With the ink on this year’s Festival and Fringe programmes barely dry on the page, Edinburgh’s Lyceum is keeping us all on our toes with this June announcement of an ambitious and highly varied programme for its coming season. Enthusiastically introduced by the theatre’s latest Artistic Director James Brining, the season’s mix of major classics,Continue reading “The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh Announces Ambitious New Season for2026/27”
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Andy Hunter Storytelling Bursaries Now Open for Applications
Andy Hunter, who died in 2015, was passionate about the Earth, its people and live oral storytelling. He was an avid cyclist and through his project Storybikes, he combined storytelling, sustainable travel and deep attention to place, encouraging people to slow down, listen and connect more meaningfully with landscapes, communities and one another. To commemorate Andy’s lifeContinue reading “Andy Hunter Storytelling Bursaries Now Open for Applications”
Out of the Blue Announces Open Studios Weekend for This June
This June sees another exciting open weekend at the Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studios. Over 2 days, the public can go along and browse a wide range of original artworks and gifts and at the same time meet the local designers and makers in their studios. With over 30 artists and creatives taking part,Continue reading “Out of the Blue Announces Open Studios Weekend for This June”
Scotland’s Oldest Music Manuscript Given New Slant for Album and Concert
Multi-instrumentalist Fraser Fifield completes his stint as the University of Edinburgh’s Traditional Artist in Residence with a concert at the Reid Hall, Edinburgh on Thursday 18th June. The concert will feature the music he has recorded for his latest album, The Inchcolm Antiphoner. The Inchcolm Antiphoner is Scotland’s oldest known musical manuscript. It is thoughtContinue reading “Scotland’s Oldest Music Manuscript Given New Slant for Album and Concert”
Newly Refurbished King’s Theatre Makes Welcome Return This August
On 1stAugust, the King’s Theatre officially reopens as a world-class venue at the centre of Edinburgh’s cultural life and will be one of the most accessible heritage buildings in the UK. The building has been transformed by dramatic structural improvements, including a raised fly tower and raked stage with a new level stage allowing a wider range of performances. Accessibility is at the heart of the redevelopment and improvements include:Continue reading “Newly Refurbished King’s Theatre Makes Welcome Return This August “
Singer Kai Fitzharris Wins Scottish Young Musicians Solo Performer of the Year
On Sunday 24th May, Glasgow’s Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) saw Scotland’s finest young musical talent, that comprised 33 top musicians from each of Scotland’s 32 local authorities and the independent school sector, come together to compete in the fifth Solo Performer of the Year Final. Hosted by Ian Mills, whose lifelong commitment to education andContinue reading “Singer Kai Fitzharris Wins Scottish Young Musicians Solo Performer of the Year”
Zinnie Harris to Step Down as Associate Artistic Director of Edinburgh’s Lyceum
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and Zinnie Harris have announced her stepping down as the Associate Artistic Director at the theatre, a role she first took in 2022. Having joined the Lyceum as Associate Director in 2020, she has since acted as Interim Director of Creative Learning since 2024. Artistic Director and CEO James BriningContinue reading “Zinnie Harris to Step Down as Associate Artistic Director of Edinburgh’s Lyceum”
Stand and Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-In
As part of a Scotland wide tour, the National Theatre of Scotland and Tron Theatre Company bring the world premiere of a major new play based on an idea conceived by journalist and broadcaster Paul English and acclaimed writer Frances Poet. The play dramatizes a significant piece of Scottish working-class history. Over a 7-month period in 1981, the majority ofContinue reading “Stand and Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-In “
Edinburgh-based Union Theatre present Shall Roger Casement Hang?
Union Theatre is an Edinburgh-based independent theatre company founded in the wake of Edinburgh’s Arkle Theatre Company with the mission statement of the power of grassroots and the aim of fostering a spirit of collaboration. This June, Union Theatre presents a new production of the Peter Arnott play Shall Roger Casement Hang? Based on realContinue reading “Edinburgh-based Union Theatre present Shall Roger Casement Hang?”
Film from Edinburgh Director to Open Edinburgh International Film Festival 2026
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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