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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”

Brass Entertainment at the Fringe

Brass Tracks was formed in 2013 by Edinburgh trumpet players Finlay Hetherington and John Sampson and their quintet are no strangers to the Edinburgh Fringe scene. Below are details of their 2026 shows that are all being performed at Venue 125. Brass Tracks Quintet Brass Tracks Quintet is made up of Finlay Hetherington, John Sampson –Continue reading “Brass Entertainment at the Fringe”

Leith Shortlisted to Become UK Town of Culture 2028

In a milestone to celebrate the historic town of Leith’s 900th anniversary, the community learns that it has been shortlisted to become UK Town of Culture 2028, making it to the final 15 places from almost 400 applications submitted from across the UK. Developed over recent months by a team of volunteers and through conversations withContinue reading “Leith Shortlisted to Become UK Town of Culture 2028”

Gaggle

In a show designed specifically for teenagers with complex ASN, but also suitable for children aged five and over with ASN, Dunoon and Glasgow based theatre company Tenterhooks bring the delightful Gaggle to Scottish stages. An instantaneous rapport is created with the small assembling audience at North Edinburgh Arts’ theatre space with musician Kerry ClelandContinue reading “Gaggle”

The Burns Project Royal Lyceum

Based on private letters of Robert Burns along with recently digitised historic archival material, The Burns Project returns to Edinburgh for a short run this summer. Written by Scottish actor James Clements, the intimate interactive performance takes place around a long white themed dinner table where 20 audience members are seated with another 20 seatedContinue reading “The Burns Project Royal Lyceum”

Theatre Company Tenterhooks Brings to Tour Show for Young ASN Audiences

Dunoon and Glasgow based theatre company Tenterhooks creates participatory experiences that celebrate curiosity, play and connection. In their latest show, Gaggle,audiences are invited to spend three days and three nights with three lighthouse keepers who work, watch and wait through every kind of weather in a non-verbal, highly sensory, stimulating experience. Combining slapstick comedy, circusContinue reading “Theatre Company Tenterhooks Brings to Tour Show for Young ASN Audiences “

Six Edinburgh Young Filmmakers Win at 2026 Into Film Awards

A group of young filmmakers from Screen Education Edinburgh and BFI Academy have won Best Film 16–19 at the prestigious Into Film Awards 2026, the UK’s leading celebration of young filmmaking talent organised by education charity Into Film. Award-winning broadcaster and best-selling children’s author Konnie Huq hosted the awards that honoured the most inspiring andContinue reading “Six Edinburgh Young Filmmakers Win at 2026 Into Film Awards”

The Table Traverse 1

Collaboration may be the current buzz word on the Scottish theatre scene due to financial constraints, but this World Premiere from three Edinburgh-based companies – Lung Ha Theatre Company that works with actors with learning disabilities; dance company Curious Seed and Lyra that works with young people – is testament to its worth beyond money matters. Building on theContinue reading “The Table Traverse 1”