Pianodrome Halloween - Pianists, Spooky Stories & Games!

Doors open at 5pm (Detailed timings below)

This is your invitation to enter our debut Pianodrome Halloween! Come and haunt our 130 year-old home St. Oswald's Church in Bruntsfield, dress up in your best spooky outfit, play some classic Halloween games and listen to some spooky music followed by spookier stories.

We welcome all ages of ghouls, spirits, scamps and monsters!

Timings:
5pm (Guising practice on entry)
5.30pm - 6pm Dhiran Sodha (Pianist)
15min break (games + refreshments)
6.15pm - 7pm Yes It’s Ananias (Pianist)
15-20min break for refreshments / more games
7.20 - 8.20pm (approx) Spooky storytelling by Strawmoddie Theatre.
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Dhiran Sodha is a fantastic musician specialising in drums and Piano. After volunteering at Pianodrome for many months, Dhiran's exceptional creativity and prowess on the Piano came to light through his ability to spontaneously play along to a random Ravel piece on the radio, to bewitching a crowd of visitors through his impromptu improvisations. Declaring his love for playing spooky music, we welcome him warmly to possess our piano on Halloween!

YES IT’S ANANIAS (CH) Brings us his "Psychoautomatic Solo Piano"
Until recently, Finland was still uncharted territory for the Swiss artist and piano improviser. After a very cold winter recording journey to Lammaskallion Studio on the shores of Lake Tuusula—where Jean Sibelius also had his home—YES IT’S ANANIAS channels the Nordic spirits through the piano. Shaped by progressive classical, modern classical, and the influence of the Finnish Kalevala, these spontaneous improvisations capture the raw, mystical atmosphere of the Nordic landscape.

YOUTUBE link on venuepageshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZbxchGR3HwSPOTIFY

https://music.imusician.pro/a/MsKFBJw_

Strawmoddie Theatre Company

Strawmoddie Theatre is a grassroots company based in Edinburgh, founded in 2015. They began with site-specific and horror theatre, and have since grown into a company known for bold adaptations, inventive staging, and a balance of wit and seriousness. Their work often brings literature to life on stage, with a special love for Terry Pratchett’s Discworld, adapted by Stephen Briggs, alongside original and historically inspired productions. They have performed twice a special piano adaptation of Peter Shaffer's Amadeus for Pianodrome and we welcome warmly this continued special collaboration!

Discover more on their website: https://www.strawmoddietheatre.company

Pianodrome Bruntsfield is at The St.Oswald's Center at 41 Montpelier Park, Bruntsfield, Edinburgh EH10 4NB, just parallel to the main street and next to the primary school. It has an accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. Please get in touch if there is anything else you'd like to ask or tell us prior to your visit.

The Pianodrome is based in a 130 year old ex church building, and currently the space is unheated, so please remember to wrap up warm.

Concessions

We do not check your right to a concession or name your price ticket. If you feel you can afford the full price please select this ticket. However, concessions prices are there to help anybody attend the show - if you need a lower cost ticket you are in the best position to determine that. No questions asked.

Accessibility:

There is ramped access to the main hall of the Pianodrome. We have an accessible toilet and space for wheelchairs. Most of our performances are relaxed performances. If you have any access requirements please feel free to email us at boxoffice@pianodrome.org.

Babes in arms

You do not need a ticket for babies, but if your child is likely to take space in a seat then please book them a ticket.

Non-human visitors

Pets are welcome if they are well behaved.