Andrew Macmillen’s one-man show about Scottish football and the Falklands War had its debut at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2017 to some critical acclaim. In 2025, the play returns for a single performance at Scotland’s oldest theatre, the Theatre Royal, Dumfries, as part of the annual Big Burns Supper held in the town. In anContinue reading “Don’t Cry for Me Kenny Dalglish Returns to Stage in Dumfries”
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Fruitmarket Hosts Zimbabwean Artist Portia Zvavahera’s First Scottish Exhibition
Born in Harare, Zimbabwe in 1985, Portia Zvavahera is emerging as one of the outstanding artists of her generation. She has developed a painting practice that combines a mix of techniques to construct a visually beguiling personal cosmology featuring figures, creatures, shapes and shadows. Working in a studio in her home in Harare, she weavesContinue reading “Fruitmarket Hosts Zimbabwean Artist Portia Zvavahera’s First Scottish Exhibition”
Brian Molley Quartet and the Asin Langa Ensemble – JOURNEYS
Brian Molley/Saxophone – Asin Khan Langa/Voice and Sarangi – Tom Gibbs/Piano – Bhungar Khan/Khartal – James Lindsay/Double Bass – Sadik Khan/Dholak – Stuart Brown/Drums – Latif Khan/Bhapang and Morchang Internationally acclaimed Scottish group Brian Molley Quartet release their latest album, JOURNEYS, in collaboration with the Asin Langa Ensemble from Northern India on Friday 7th FebruaryContinue reading “Brian Molley Quartet and the Asin Langa Ensemble – JOURNEYS”
Iris et les Hommes (It’s Raining Men) (15) French Film Festival
The Iris of the title (Laure Calamy) in Director Caroline Vignal’s latest comedy-drama is married to an attractive man (Vincent Elbaz), has two wonderful daughters, a very successful dental practice, a nice apartment and has a supportive circle of friends. A good life, yes? But she’s about to turn 50 and she has an itchContinue reading “Iris et les Hommes (It’s Raining Men) (15) French Film Festival”
Edinburgh’s Magnetic North Celebrates Anniversary with We Will Hear the Angels
After holding work-in-progress previews for the production at Fruitmarket Gallery in early 2023, award-winning theatre company Edinburgh based Magnetic North return with the premiere and short run of We Will Hear The Angels is the culmination of a season of events to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary. The performance uses music, words and movement toContinue reading “Edinburgh’s Magnetic North Celebrates Anniversary with We Will Hear the Angels”
No Dogs No Italians French Film Festival 2024
Alain Ughetto is a French born animator and filmmaker who, in this his second feature film, Interdit aux Chiens et aux Italiens (No Dogs No Italians), has created a deeply personal homage to his Italian predecessors. The beautifully constructed stop motion film, that was 9 years in the making, charts the economic migration and eventualContinue reading “No Dogs No Italians French Film Festival 2024 “
Dublin Theatre Company Fishamble Returns to Traverse Theatre with HEAVEN
HEAVEN, from award winning Irish writer, Eugene O’Brien, premiered at the Dublin Theatre Festival in October 2022, and toured Ireland prior to transferring Off-Broadway to 59E59 Theaters, New York, in January 2023. This upcoming run marks the first return to the stage for HEAVEN following its critically acclaimed, sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival FringeContinue reading “Dublin Theatre Company Fishamble Returns to Traverse Theatre with HEAVEN”
Saxophonist Bancroft Launches New, Personally Groundbreaking Album
Scottish saxophonist Phil Bancroft releases Finding Hope (When All Seems Lost), the debut album by his new trio, The Beautiful Storm, on his Myriad Streams platform on Monday 16th December. Featuring Bancroft’s long-time colleague, the consistently inventive guitarist Graeme Stephen and the Delhi-based tabla master Gyan Singh, the new group explores a range of musicalContinue reading “Saxophonist Bancroft Launches New, Personally Groundbreaking Album”
Actor Dougray Scott Announced as New Into Film Ambassador for Scotland
On Wednesday 4th December, Into Film Scotland’s festive breakfast event was held at Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh to not only celebrate their 10th anniversary, but to announce that award-winning actor, Dougray Scott is to be its new Industry Ambassador for Scotland. Scott, who appeared at the industry event via video link, says “I am incredibly honouredContinue reading “Actor Dougray Scott Announced as New Into Film Ambassador for Scotland”
Springburn Cowlairs Cooperative Society Monument Repaired
Artist Mandy McIntosh was born and brought up in the North East of Glasgow and lived through the ‘80s demolitions and reconfiguration of Springburn. Her work in the last decade is informed by spatial injustice and often involves the recuperation of neglected sculptures in working class space. Among other things, Mandy works long term andContinue reading “Springburn Cowlairs Cooperative Society Monument Repaired”
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