The name Jean Brodie has become embedded in common parlance thanks to the iconic film from 1969 where Maggie Smith made the role of the charismatic teacher of young girls her own. That adaptation of Muriel Spark’s 1961 novel The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, which is part of the canon of Scottish literature, hasContinue reading “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie Lyceum”
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BBC Announces Broadcast Date for Louise Lockwood’s Documentary Bel
Louise Lockwood is a multi-award-winning television documentary maker of over 20 years, whose first feature documentary for cinematic release is Bel. The film chronicles the legacy and talent of late Kenyan-Scottish musician Beldina Odenyo aka Heir of the Cursed who also worked across Scotland’s theatre and poetry communities. After her acclaimed performance at the Scottish Album of theContinue reading “BBC Announces Broadcast Date for Louise Lockwood’s Documentary Bel “
World Premiere and Tour Announced for Co-Production of New Scottish Play
Dundee Rep Theatre, Tron Theatre and Traverse Theatre have announced the world premiere of The Ferry, a new play by acclaimed Scottish playwright Linda McLean inspired by an original idea by Paul Rattray and directed by Tron Theatre Artistic Director Jemima Levick . The Ferry explores what happens when opportunity comes with a price, andContinue reading “World Premiere and Tour Announced for Co-Production of New Scottish Play”
Edinburgh Based Tortoise in a Nutshell Returns for New Scottish Tour
Tortoise in a Nutshell is an Edinburgh based charity formed in 2010 that creates world class visual theatre for audiences around the globe. Using their unique blend of puppetry, performance and innovation, Tortoise in a Nutshell is at the forefront of visual theatre, delivering poignant and thought-provoking experiences for audiences of all ages. From October,Continue reading “Edinburgh Based Tortoise in a Nutshell Returns for New Scottish Tour”
Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival Returns for 13th Edition
This Autumn, the Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival (ESFF) returns to venues across Scotland where film fans can relish this anticipated 13th edition. With the majority of films being Scottish premieres, ESFF offers a packed programme of cinema screenings, guest appearances and cultural events, featuring a total of 16 films from Spain and Latin America givingContinue reading “Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival Returns for 13th Edition”
Common Tongue Scottish Storytelling Centre (Fringe)
“A language is a dialect with an army and a navy” is a saying attributed to a Yiddish linguist and its sentiment lies behind this Fringe debut of Common Tongue from writer and director Fraser Scott. On a simple set made up of multi tartan covered boxes, actor Olivia Caw gives an impassioned, authentic performance asContinue reading “Common Tongue Scottish Storytelling Centre (Fringe)”
Mayflies Brown’s of Leith (Fringe)
If a childhood friendship lasts into adulthood, it can be one of the strongest bonds experienced. It is such a bond that lies at the heart of Andrew O’Hagan’s 2020 novel Mayflies that was subsequently dramatised for tv in 2022 and has been expertly adapted for Grid Iron by director Ben Harrison. Using Grid Iron’sContinue reading “Mayflies Brown’s of Leith (Fringe)”
After Party Traverse (Fringe)
Vivienne Blackwood (Alison Peebles), known to her grandchildren as Glamma for reasons that are abundant across the play, is an actress about to have her 80th birthday with a surprise party. Her dysfunctional family comprising exes, adult children and grandchildren are all invited to what they think will be one of her legendary parties withContinue reading “After Party Traverse (Fringe)”
For Dolores Traverse Theatre (Fringe)
Is love, or what passes as love, a choice? That thorny question is posed directly and indirectly within a series of dialogues and monologues delivered with raw passion and conviction by Catriona Faint as Scottish Mo and Lara McDonnell as Irish Réaltín across this gem from the wonderful Fishamble. Having met as students at Edinburgh,Continue reading “For Dolores Traverse Theatre (Fringe)”
Brian Molley Announces Six Dates at Edinburgh Fringe
Saxophonist Brian Molley leads his quartet in two separate runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Promising to bring the heat of Rio’s carnival to the Jazz Bar, from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th August Molley’s group will reimagine Brazilian classics including Corcovado, Desafinado and The Girl from Ipanema. One of the Scottish jazz scene’s most travelled outfits,Continue reading “Brian Molley Announces Six Dates at Edinburgh Fringe”
