Exhibition - The Making of Us
Saturday 4th April 2026 - Saturday 30th May 2026
An exhibition of paintings, drawings and constructions by Alastair Strachan, Carolyn Mason, Paul Eames and Nicola Carberry
Overview
Paintings, drawings, collages and constructions by Alastair Strachan, Carolyn Mason, Paul Eames and Nicola Carberry, exploring their visual understanding of the spaces, objects and experiences of the everyday. The artists are connected by commonalities in approach; each preoccupied with the making of the painted or sculpted image; each reconstructing their visual experience to create works that speak about their own making alongside their subject.
Working directly from the motif, sketches and his visual memory – the buildings and liminal spaces of his surroundings; the life room model; and portraiture populate Alastair Strachan’s drawings, painted collages and constructions.
Carolyn Mason creates new forms using found materials which are intrinsic to their making. The themes that inhabit her constructions are drawn from myths and stories. They challenge us to re-think the what and why of the stereotypes that inform so much of the everyday.
Paul Eames’ work explores the objects or ‘things’ and spaces that we make and the stories they tell about our actions, relations and interactions, intended or otherwise. His current focus is the things that are perhaps least functional – ornaments, souvenirs, decorations, found images cuttings.
Working from the life model online during Covid opened new explorations of the spaces we inhabit as ‘stage sets’ for Nicola Carberry; a theme she has continued as she expands small studies of interiors, made whilst travelling, into scenes of connectivity – a shared meal or living space, a view from a window.
Tolbooth Gallery – Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm
Exhibition runs 4 April – 30 May 2026
Tolbooth
Jail Wynd
Stirling
FK8 1DE
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Accessibility
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Frequently Asked Questions
Booking Terms and Conditions
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When can we pick up tickets/what are box office opening hours?
Albert Halls
Box Office Opening Hours Wk Beginning 19th January:
Tuesday 20th 10-4pm
Wednesday 21st 10-5pm
Thursday 22nd 10-8pm
Friday 23rd 10-8pm
Tolbooth
We now use e-tickets; allowing ease/speed and customer flexibility when attending our events. Please note screengrabs of e-tickets will not be accepted.
Tickets can also be printed out at home or for a small £1 fee be printed out at Box Office.
Box office will remain open until 30 mins after the show begins.
For standing gigs, is there an accessible area?
We will have an accessible area, the location and capacity varies per event, please contact box office to book your tickets.
Please note – Accessible areas in our events are subject to demand and capacity, and should be booked in advance by contacting box office.
What time does the show start?
Usually approx. 30 mins after doors time but it can vary depending on the show.
What time does the show finish?
We don’t always have this info ahead of time, if you contact box office on the day we will advise on individual shows.
Is there a lift/disabled access?
There is a lift and an accessible entrance at both venues.
Accessible areas in our events are subject to demand and capacity, and should be booked in advance by contacting box office.
Can tickets be posted out?
We no longer post tickets and now use e-tickets; allowing ease/speed and customer flexibility when attending our events. These can be shown on your device. Please note screen shots of e-tickets will not be accepted.
Tickets do not need to be printed but can be done at box office for £1 or printed at home if you do not have a suitable device.
Where can we pick up tickets?
We now use e-tickets; allowing ease/speed and customer flexibility when attending our events. These can be shown on your device. Please note screen shots of e-tickets will not be accepted.
Tickets do not need to be printed but can be done at box office for £1 or printed at home if you do not have a suitable device.
How do I reach the venue via public transport?
Both Venues are a short walk from Stirling Bus Station, and Stirling Train Station.
Is there parking at the venue?
There is no general parking at The Albert Halls, on street parking is available nearby. At the Tolbooth you can use the Old Town Jail Car Park free of charge when attending an event.
Is there accessible parking at the venue?
There is limited accessible parking at the Albert halls, if you require assistance contact box office and we can try to help. At the Tolbooth there is a public disabled parking space outside the venue, but it is out with our control.
Accessible areas in our events are subject to demand and capacity, and should be booked in advance by contacting box office.
Can we get a refund?
Tickets are non-refundable but if the show sells out we can attempt to resell them on your behalf.
Please read the full details on our Booking Terms and Conditions.
Is there a bar/can drinks be enjoyed at a show?
There is a bar at both venues and drinks can be taken in to shows.
Is there food available in the venue?
There is the Café Bar in the Tolbooth and The Albert Halls, for opening hours please check at Box Office.
Can children attend/age restrictions?
This varies per show and will be detailed on the event webpage. Box office can advise on individual shows
Can we come in late?
This depends on the show, usually latecomers can be admitted at a suitable point in the show but this is not always the case
Who qualifies for a concession ticket price?
Concession’s are:-
*Over 60’s
*Disabled
*Unemployed
*Students / Children
Are there any restrictions on dancing or standing for shows on at the Albert Halls?
For shows in the Albert Halls dancing is not allowed at the front or in the centre aisle and must only be at the side or at the back of the hall.
There is no standing in the front row of the balcony.
