Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has announced that Edinburgh-born filmmaker Louis Paxton’s debut film, The Incomer will open its 79th edition starring Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin and Grant O’Rourke with ensemble cast including John Hannah, Michelle Gomez and Emun Elliott. The Incomer is set on a remote Scottish island and follows siblings Isla (Gayle Rankin) and Sandy (GrantContinue reading “Film from Edinburgh Director to Open Edinburgh International Film Festival 2026”
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Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil Lyceum
The rather esoteric title of this new musical version of the book of the same name by Cowdenbeath man Ron Ferguson, belies the humanity that lies at the story’s heart. Black Diamonds refers to Fife coal mining and Blue Brazil is the nickname of Cowdenbeath Football Club because of its perceived style of play –Continue reading “Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil Lyceum”
Ken Cockburn Returns to This Year’s Fringe with His Summer Poetry Walks
This August, Edinburgh poet Ken Cockburn returns to some of his favourite haunts in the Auld Toun to lead his well-loved poetry walks that are now an established part of the Edinburgh Fringe programme. The walks have again been called Embro, a word for Edinburgh used by, among others, Robert Louis Stevenson and Robert Garioch.Continue reading “Ken Cockburn Returns to This Year’s Fringe with His Summer Poetry Walks”
Lafayette: A New Musical
9th May 2026 saw a performance at Capital Theatre’s Studio venue of a musical commemorating an event that took place 115 years ago to the day at the Empire Palace Theatre, now better known as Festival Theatre Edinburgh. Currently a work in progress, Lafayette: A New Musical is inspired by the celebrated illusionist Sigmund Neuberger,Continue reading “Lafayette: A New Musical”
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold Festival Theatre
It has taken a surprisingly long time for an adaptation of John Le Carre’s work to reach the stage. There have been numerous film and tv versions, including the 1965 film of this particular book, with Richard Burton in fine form as Alec Leamas. And now we have Ralph Little donning the grubby mackintosh ofContinue reading “The Spy Who Came in from the Cold Festival Theatre”
Out of the Blue Drill Hall Celebrates the Work of Resident Artists and Makers
In its 6th showcase exhibition, Leith’s Out of the Blue Drill Hall is hosting a new exhibition entitled Cellular showcasing the work of over 20 of its resident artists and makers. With diverse artistic skills ranging from painters and illustrators to jewellery makers and printmakers, there is something for everyone. The exhibition is being co-curated by painter Aoife O’Callaghan and textile artist Monika Fejes of Remode CollectiveContinue reading “Out of the Blue Drill Hall Celebrates the Work of Resident Artists and Makers”
The High Life: The Musical Still Living It!
There may only have been one series of the ’90s TV comedy show The High Life, set in the fictitious Scottish airline Air Scotia, but it nevertheless managed to achieve serious cult status. At the Edinburgh performance of the show’s musical revival from the National Theatre of Scotland, that enduring love and enthusiasm was palpable.Continue reading “The High Life: The Musical Still Living It!”
Bassist Flies Solo on Unsung Songs Album
David Bowden, Unsung Songs (David Bowden Music) Award-winning double bassist David Bowden releases a solo bass album, Unsung Songs, on Friday 10th April. Best known as a crucial member of pianist Fergus McCreadie’s internationally acclaimed, Mercury Prize-nominated trio, Glasgow-based Bowden is a former Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year and an in-demand bass playerContinue reading “Bassist Flies Solo on Unsung Songs Album”
Summerhall Arts Announces 3 Recipients of Inaugural In Vitro Residency for Artists
Summerhall Arts, in partnership with the Hugo Burge Foundation, announce the three recipients of the inaugural In Vitro Residency – a new artist development programme created in direct response to widespread barriers preventing artists from accessing traditional residency opportunities. This new residency model reflects the realities of contemporary artistic life offering flexibility, access and sustained support to thoseContinue reading “Summerhall Arts Announces 3 Recipients of Inaugural In Vitro Residency for Artists”
16th Edition of Hippfest Chalked Up As Another Festival Success
HippFest, Scotland’s annual festival of silent film, has marked another successful year with its 16th edition welcoming audiences to the Hippodrome Cinema for five days of silent film with live music. Audiences flocked from across the UK and beyond to enjoy the programme, with more expected to tune in online when HippFest at Home 2026Continue reading “16th Edition of Hippfest Chalked Up As Another Festival Success”
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