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However, experts had thought the deterioration was slow moving and that the east wing was affected similarly.
A spokesperson for the charity said until the storm of 23 February, there were no signs of any major structural problems.
The incident occurred just days before remedial works were due to start at the historic site
The damage occured to the east wing wall of the castle, which was built by Henry VIII
Engineers are now assessing the damage to the 573-year-old building and are planning remedial works.
Hurst Castle through the centuries
When Henry VIII built Hurst Castle it was considered one of the most advanced fortresses of its time
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FOUR productions have been selected to perform at the Garrison Theatre in April as part of Shetland Artsâ Refresh Now programme.
The performances will be staged according to Covid restrictions in place at the time, but at the moment they are planned to be filmed and screened online.
You Made Me is written by Stephenie Pagulayan, directed by Morag Mouat and presented by Islesburgh Drama Group.
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The original one act play will explore the topic of misogyny, its definition and origins inspired by witnessing perceived misogynistic behaviour in the community.
Jacqui Birnie and Kathy Hubbardâs
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LOCAL bands and musicians making contemporary, non-traditional sounds in genres like rock, metal, indie, rap and electronic music are being invited to apply for a one-off project in which artists will record and stream a live performance at Mareel.
Shetland Arts wants to work with local bands to produce a short live performance film and accompanying EP as part of its
Refresh Now project,
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The film will be broadcast on Shetland Arts social media and online platforms and both the EP and film will be owned by the band or musician for their own promotion and marketing.
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LIVE performers are set to walk the stage of the Garrison Theatre once again this spring as part of a project to bring life back to the venue during the pandemic.
Shetland Arts is looking to commission four productions with a hope they will be performed in front of a socially distanced live audience in April should restrictions allow.
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It forms part of the agency’s Refresh Now project, which has already commissioned a wide-ranging series of new work from local creatives.
Shetland Arts is looking to commission four productions for two consecutive performances each at the Garrison.
SHETLAND’s art centre Mareel is to temporarily close its doors from Saturday (Boxing Day) as the isles move into level three of Covid restrictions, which includes the suspension of cinema and live events.
All cancelled cinema bookings are being automatically refunded, the arts organisation said in a statement.
Bonhoga Gallery and the Garrison Theatre would usually be closed over this festive period and the organisation plans to re-open their venues as soon as public health guidance allows.
For queries Shetland Arts can be contacted by e-mail admin@shetlandarts.org or by phoning the Mareel box office on Wednesday and Thursday this week on