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”
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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”
Multiple Treats Courtesy of Multi-Instrumentalist John Sampson This August
John Sampson is a weel-kent man aboot the toon as well as being a multi-talented musician about whom it a pleasure to say that once heard he is not forgotten! No stranger to the stage, and certainly no stranger to Edinburgh’s annual festival period, John is again taking part in several shows across the CapitalContinue reading “Multiple Treats Courtesy of Multi-Instrumentalist John Sampson This August”
Citadel Arts Announce This Year’s Fringe Productions
Citadel Arts are returning to their Leith roots this August with Leith Customs, a new play based on memories and stories of retired officials who worked in Leith Custom House when it still functioned for the busy port of Leith. Custom House was used by a range of workers from sailors, betting shop managers, watchmen fromContinue reading “Citadel Arts Announce This Year’s Fringe Productions”
British Artist Tania Kovats’ Seamark Tapestry Unveiled at Dovecot Studios
Tania Kovats is a UK artist with a strong connection to Scotland, having her works permanently installed at the Fruitmarket Gallery and Jupiter Artland. She was the Guest Curator at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in 2018 and is currently Professor of Drawing and Making at DJCAD, University of Dundee. SEAMARK, that will be unveiledContinue reading “British Artist Tania Kovats’ Seamark Tapestry Unveiled at Dovecot Studios”
Analogue Gaming Festival Tabletop Scotland Comes to Royal Highland Centre
Best known for large, long running events such as the Royal Highland Show, the Royal Highland Centre is turning to a new tradition this September with Tabletop Scotland, one of the UK’s premier festivals of analogue gaming. With over 120 different exhibitors, gamers will be spoilt for choice as they unplug from technology and enjoyContinue reading “Analogue Gaming Festival Tabletop Scotland Comes to Royal Highland Centre”
New Funding Partnership Marks New Era in Participatory Arts at Citizens Theatre
Glasgow’s Citizens Theatre is celebrating a significant new funding partnership with The William Syson Foundation that is donating £45,000 per year over three years to the pioneering Participate programme. The Foundation has introduced a new strategic programme of Core Support Grants for selected Scottish arts and cultural organisations and this award to the Citizens TheatreContinue reading “New Funding Partnership Marks New Era in Participatory Arts at Citizens Theatre”
Ian Rankin’s New Rebus Story, A Game Called Malice, Brought to the Stage
Award winning writer Ian Rankin, creator of maverick Edinburgh polisman, John Rebus, who was recently been brought to life by Richard Madden in the recent BBC television adaptation, will see his beloved character on stage this autumn. Rankin’s thirty plus novels have been translated into thirty-six languages and adapted for radio, the stage and theContinue reading “Ian Rankin’s New Rebus Story, A Game Called Malice, Brought to the Stage”
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