This Autumn sees a uniquely Scottish adaptation retelling by Ross MacKay, formerly of the wonderful Tortoise in a Nutshell, of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. The family adventure show, that’s suitable for ages 5+ will tour Scotland to enchant wee ones and their companions. This version, that introduces young audiences to a world full ofContinue reading “Ship Ahoy! New Production of Treasure Island Set to Voyage Round Scotland”
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Dublin Record Label Releases a Piece of Jazz Guitar History
Dublin-based Livia Records has announced the September release of a previously unissued recording by two of the world’s leading jazz guitarists, Jim Hall and Louis Stewart. The recording took place in Dublin at Christmas 1982 after Hall contacted Stewart to say he was in Ireland on holiday and asked if they could play a gig.Continue reading “Dublin Record Label Releases a Piece of Jazz Guitar History”
A Giant on the Bridge Assembly Roxy
Those of us who can remember the days when the Fringe was a hotbed of ideas where the talents of a wide variety of playwrights, actors, dancers and musicians were not outnumbered by the seething mass of performers who have turned it into a comedy festival, may long for those times. These various talents are,Continue reading “A Giant on the Bridge Assembly Roxy”
Glasgow’s Tramway to Host of Sixth Edition of Art Car Boot Sale This Autumn
Scotland’s biggest contemporary art market, Art Car Boot Sale, returns this October, with over one hundred of Scotland-based contemporary artists featured as a curated showcase by the Patricia Fleming Gallery. The Gallery, based in Glasgow’s East End, advocates for the representation of emerging artists, and is delighted to include Leah Moodie, a recent Edinburgh College ofContinue reading “Glasgow’s Tramway to Host of Sixth Edition of Art Car Boot Sale This Autumn”
New Song Collection by David Paul Jones from Work of Makar Kathleen Jamie
Ayrshire born but Edinburgh based composer, pianist and vocalist David Paul Jones, known to his pals as DPJ, has announced a new song collection, entitled Lone Tree. The new work comes from selected poems from the extensive back catalogue of Scotland’s current Makar, Kathleen Jamie, along with material from her new book, Cairn, to which KathleenContinue reading “New Song Collection by David Paul Jones from Work of Makar Kathleen Jamie”
Rollercoaster Assembly Roxy Fringe
If there’s such a thing as a love letter to the Rollercoaster in juggling form, this show is undoubtedly it. Wes Peden, who is an Associate Artist with the astonishing troupe Gandini Juggling, has been juggling since he was five years old and has since performed around the world garnering awards, is the hand behindContinue reading “Rollercoaster Assembly Roxy Fringe”
Cosmos Summerhall Fringe
Entering the Main Hall at Summerhall feels like you’re part of an elaborate Yoga class as Ashtar Muallem sits on the floor doing a live warm up while chanting in Arabic to the sounds of circling a metal bowl before her show Cosmosofficially kicks off. Already mesmerised by this slight woman, whose limbs are as Continue reading “Cosmos Summerhall Fringe”
Summerhall Arts Launches Fundraising Campaign for Its Artistic Output
Summerhall Arts, an independently registered charity launched in October 2023 to support, develop and enrich the artistic community and cultural fabric of Edinburgh, is close to signing a new lease to secure the future of consistent arts provision within Summerhall. In order to preserve the year round programme of events, Summerhall Arts is also launchingContinue reading “Summerhall Arts Launches Fundraising Campaign for Its Artistic Output”
Michael Maloney to Star as Hercule Poirot in UK Tour of Murder On The Orient Express
Michael Maloney to Star as Hercule Poirot in UK Tour of Murder On The Orient Express Agatha Christie Ltd and Fiery Angel bring Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic Murder On The Orient Express to the stage with a UK tour that includes two Scottish dates (details below) opening on 6th September atContinue reading “Michael Maloney to Star as Hercule Poirot in UK Tour of Murder On The Orient Express”
Festivals Edinburgh Appoints New Director
After a worldwide search, Festivals Edinburgh has appointed Lori (Lorraine) Anderson as its new Director, succeeding Julia Amour who is stepping down from the role in October 2024. Lori is currently Director of Culture Counts a network of Scotland’s arts, heritage and creative industries organisations which provides a collective voice for Scotland’s culture sector through advocacy andContinue reading “Festivals Edinburgh Appoints New Director”
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