A day of performances at various stages of development, from some of the most exciting emerging artists across Aberdeen and Scotland.

Be the first to see innovative new writing, dance and devised work before it reaches the big stages, and meet the creators behind it. They have a programme of six works split into three double bills: young companies, rehearsed readings and solo shows. Throughout the day, they’re delighted to also be presenting A Dispute with a Butterfly by Glasgow-based emerging artist and puppeteer Fibi Cowley.

Join in supporting and celebrating the next generation of performance makers as they share their latest ideas.

They don’t want finance to be a barrier to access and have a small number of free day tickets available to emerging creatives aged 18 – 30 based in the North East of Scotland who would otherwise be unable to attend. To enquire about this, please contact lightthebluefestival@aberdeenperformingarts.com.

Tickets are available at £20 for a full price day ticket or £15 for an Under 30 day ticket through their Industry Route. Tickets for individual performances will be available soon.

Industry Route

Alongside the core performance route, they’re delighted to be offering social sessions for emerging artists and industry professionals between shows.

They have a Meet the Artists coffee morning before the events kick off to give those performing and working in the industry a chance to connect and socialise, free tea and coffee provided. They then have a Pizza Social towards the end of the day to mingle with fellow creatives and reflect on the work you’ve seen with free pizza provided.

Emerge Day Schedule

11.30am – 12.30pm Coffee Social & Meet the Artists (Industry route only)

12.30pm – 2pm Young Companies: A Wee Dance With Us! by Fusion Youth Dance Company & Open Hoose by The Bold Yins – Toonspeak Young Company

2pm – 3pm Break

3pm – 4.30pm Rehearsed Readings: Pigeon Wings by Raymond Wilson & Standing Free! by Ciaran Drysder

4.30pm – 5.30pm Pizza Social (Industry route only)

5.30pm – 7pm Solo Shows: Hammered by Alexander Tait & My Name is Isabelle by Lucy Beth

7pm – End Bar open for post event drinks

Throughout the day A Dispute with a Butterfly by Fibi Cowley