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You can book tickets in person at:An Tobar, Argyll Terrace, Tobermory Druimfin, Tobermory (30 mins prior to performance only) Explore Mull, Ledaig car park, Tobermory Visitor Information Centres in Craignure, Strontian & Oban

Please book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. Concessions apply to Comar members and under 18s.

Please write to us at:Comar DruimfinTobermoryIsle of MullArgyll & ButePA75 6QB

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Comar Welcomes Winter

What a brilliant year it has been! We’ve welcomed so many incredibly talented artists and musicians to the island and our own Mull Theatre have taken shows to packed venues across Scotland, picking up fantastic reviews along the way.

We are delighted to have secured regular funding from Creative Scotland over the next three years. This security is great news for Mull, Argyll and the communities we visit across Scotland and we can’t wait to share our future plans with you.

We’re as busy as ever behind the scenes over winter. Both Druimfin and An Tobar remain open for events and classes and An Tobar café is the perfect place to warm up.

Happy festive season to you all and all the best for 2015.

Caroline WinnChief Executive

Artist Ilana Halperin’s spoken-word performance on Sta!a earlier this year.

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Winter Fair

Sat 13 Dec An Tobar 11am–7pm Free

Fed up of shu"ing over to Oban, getting cold, wet and miserable trying to find that special gift? Online shopping giving you eye strain? Get yourself along to our winter arts and crafts market!

We’ve pulled together local artists and makers from across the island to o!er a one-stop Christmas shop, full of wonderful, unique, quality gifts. We hope you can join us for mulled wine, cakes, music and fun, festive times!

If you’re interested in selling your work at our Winter Fair call us on 01688 302211 or email info@comar.co.uk to book a table.

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Home Alone (PG)

Mon 22 Dec An Tobar 4pm £7/£5

8-year-old Kevin McCallister is accidentally left behind when his family departs frantically for their Christmas vacation. Realising they've left him home alone, Kevin delights in having his own space and learns to fend for himself, with ice-cream for dinner and bad movies for dessert! Eventually he must find a way to protect the house against bumbling burglars Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern). Now it’s up to Kevin to save the family home, alone. A modern festive classic, this movie from 1990 shot Macaulay Culkin to fame and is loved by all generations.

Join us for festive mulled wine, juice & nibbles from 3pm.

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Scot.lands

Thu 1 Jan Venue tba Edinburgh Free

We’re excited to be taking over a venue as part of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations!

Scot.lands is a cosmic journey across Edinburgh’s Old Town, o!ering the very best in music, art and theatre, curated by Scotland’s most innovative artists and musicians. Our venue (announced on arrival) will feature Kenny Anderson (aka King Creosote), Captain Geeko the Dead Aviator, Des Lawson, Gogs, The Hannah Fisher Trio, our own Siôn Parkinson, plus a special screening of The Weepers by visual artist Rachel Maclean.

Check out edinburghshogmanay.org for more information.

Romeo & Juliet

By William ShakespeareDirected by Gordon Barr

Tue 17 Feb Druimfin 8pm £10/£8

An ancient feud between the Capulets and Montagues rips apart the city of Verona. When Romeo and Juliet meet and fall in love, they set in motion a chain of events that will ultimately destroy them. Bard in the Botanics retell Shakespeare’s enduring story through the eyes of a young generation struggling to make sense of their emotions in a world they haven’t created.

“ …has a violently youthful relevance for a new generation of 16 year-olds”

The Herald “ full of wit and understanding… this is a tale that never seems out of date”

The Scotsman

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The fire is on and our winter menu is waiting for you in An Tobar Café! Relax in our bright and cosy space, and enjoy Suki leaf teas and Fairtrade co!ee, juices, snacks and baking throughout the day.

Lunch is available from noon to 3pm, with a choice of home made soups, toasties and salads. Our specials board always o!ers fresh, seasonal ingredients and locally sourced produce where possible. There’s lots of choice for vegetarians and those on a gluten-free diet and we o!er a toddler’s menu too.

An Tobar Shop has a unique selection of design, jewellery, prints and craft sourced both locally here on Mull and from across the UK. We also sell a wide range of books, music (including work recorded in our studio), games and gifts for children.

Join us on Fri 5 and Sat 6 December for our Christmas shopping weekend – there’s 10% o! for two days only!

Opening Hours (Dec–Feb)Thu–Sat, 11am–4pm Closed Sun 21 Dec–Wed 7 Jan

Winter WarmersDec Mulled cider served

every Saturday £2 Gingerbread latte &

gingerbread £3.50Jan Any soup & toastie combo £5Feb Hot chocolate & slice of

chocolate banana cake £3.50

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“ It gives me a chance to have fun, increase my confidence and learn…”

“ Mull Youth Theatre allows me to be expressive and escape from every day life”

“ It has changed my life and shaped my future”

If you’re interested in taking part please email info@comar.co.uk or call 01688 302211 for more information.

For five years Mull Youth Theatre has o!ered children the opportunity to learn and grow in a fun environment.

The company currently has 42 members – 8–18 years old – and under the direction of Andi Stevens has performed a variety of productions, including A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Pan. They’ve performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and in bi-lingual co-productions with a French youth theatre company.

The young actors value the chance to work in a professional environment, to meet visiting artists and play small parts in professional productions. They gain a great insight into the range of roles in the theatre.

But most of all Mull Youth Theatre is about the buzz, the feeling and the fun. Here’s what some of its participants have to say:

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Boys Urban DanceMondays, 5pm–5.45pm Druimfin £3 Ages 6–10

Contemporary Dance/Jazz for Beginners, with Andi StevensMondays, 6pm–7pm Druimfin £4 Open to all aged 15+

Mull Youth TheatreTuesdays, 4pm–5pm & 5pm-6.30pmDruimfin, £3, suitable for ages 8–18. Please book in advance.

Storytelling and MovementWednesdays, 1.30pm–2.15pm Druimfin £2 For pre-5s (children must be accompanied by an adult)

Woolly WednesdaysWednesdays, 7pm–9pm An Tobar £2 All welcome

BalletThursdays, 3.45pm–4.30pm (ages 4–6)4.30pm–5.15pm (ages 7–9)5.15pm–6pm (ages 10–15)Druimfin £3 Places must be booked in advance

Book GroupFirst Thursday of every month, 8pmAn Tobar £1 All welcome

For further details please call01688 302211 for details of classes.

All Druimfin classes end for the holidays on Thu 11 Dec and resume on Mon 12 Jan 2015.

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Comar is a charity and we rely on the support of organisations and individuals to devise our varied programme of theatre, music, visual arts and events at An Tobar, Druimfin and o!-site across Scotland, throughout the year.

There are various ways for you to get involved and support the arts on Mull.

DonateGive a one-o! gift or make a regular donation via our donations box at An Tobar or by cheque to Comar, Druimfin, Tobermory PA75 6QB. If you’d like to support a certain area of our work just let us know. Online and SMS giving will be available in early 2015.

It is now also possible to add a £2 donation on to any ticket purchases made through the Comar website. Make sure to click the donation box as you make your purchase.

Become a MemberWe are currently in the process of revising our membership scheme. Please visit comar.co.uk for news and updates or email info@comar.co.uk to request a pack when they are available.

VolunteerWe are always on the look out for enthusiastic volunteers who can help out with a wide range of duties across the organisation. If you would like to be part of a fun and creative team please email calum@comar.co.uk. We’ll cover your expenses and you will also receive discounted tickets and invites to special events.

Venue hireBoth An Tobar and Druimfin are available to hire for meetings and events. In addition, if you’d like to host a community event we can provide a box o#ce for ticket sales. For futher information email sheena@comar.co.uk or call us on 01688 302211

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Argyll Terrace, Tobermory,Isle of Mull, Argyll and Bute PA75 6PB

An Tobar is on the hill above Tobermory Bay, just a five-minute walk from the Main Street and easy to reach on foot. Look for signs pointing up the hill. The Café serves lunch noon–3pm, and teas, co!ees and home baking all day.

Druimfin, Tobermory,Isle of Mull, Argyll and Bute PA75 6QB

Druimfin, the home of Mull Theatre, is a mile or so outside Tobermory on the Salen road – a five-minute drive from Tobermory, or a 40-minute walk through Aros Park. Please call 01688 302828 for directions.

Druimfin is on the bus route between Craignure and Tobermory, see westcoastmotors.co.uk for details. There is a car park beside the venue.

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“ The creative heart of Tobermory - a very special place…blown away by the quality” Audience member at Rose Room gig

“ A haunting and beautiful show that represents Scottish touring theatre at its best”

The Scotsman on The Drawer Boy

“ One of the finest venues in Scotland” BBC Radio Scotland

“ Loved it – the highlight of our fab holiday on Mull” Gallery visitor on Rachel Maclean’s exhibition

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