Summerhall Arts announces an open call for a site-specific public artwork to activate the foyer of the key performance space within the Summerhall venue that is the Anatomy Lecture Theatre. Artists are invited to propose ambitious, thought-provoking work that engages diverse audiences and responds to the dynamic, high-footfall environment of Summerhall. Proposals may be inContinue reading “New Open Call for Public Space Artwork Commission Announced by Summerhall Arts “
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Brian Molley Quartet Tùs/Origin
Brian Molley (Saxophones) Tom Gibbs (Piano) David Bowden (Double Bass); Stephen Henderson (Drums) Internationally acclaimed Scottish group Brian Molley Quartet release their latest album, Tùs/Origin on 20th March 2026. From the folk traditions of the Outer Hebrides to a Louisiana gospel stomp via fugue, jig and hoedown in a through-composed suite, Tùs/Origin follows a journey exploringContinue reading “Brian Molley Quartet Tùs/Origin “
Scottish International Storytelling Festival Announces New Festival Director
Chiming with World Storytelling Day on Friday 20th March, Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland (TRACS) announced the appointment of Daniel Abercrombie as the new Director of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF). Daniel, who is a creative arts producer with experience deeply embedded within the storytelling community in Scotland, will take up his appointment from April 2026. DanielContinue reading “Scottish International Storytelling Festival Announces New Festival Director”
Casting Announced for Black Diamonds and The Blue Brazil at Lyceum
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh announces the cast of Gary McNair’s brand-new stage play inspired by Ron Ferguson’s beloved book, Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil, directed by the Lyceum’s Artistic Director James Brining. Featuring original, live music performed on stage by Deacon Blue frontman and BBC Radio Scotland broadcaster Ricky Ross, who crafts aContinue reading “Casting Announced for Black Diamonds and The Blue Brazil at Lyceum”
Work in Progress Performance Announced of New Musical on The Great Lafayette
This May, at Capital Theatres’ Studio venue, Helen Milne Productions, known for challenging and boundary pushing work, present a work in progress of Lafayette: A New Musical. Written and directed by Scottish playwright John Binnie, with music, lyrics and co-writing by Richard Ferguson, and illusion and puppetry design by Fergus Dunnet, who was behind theContinue reading “Work in Progress Performance Announced of New Musical on The Great Lafayette”
Curious Seed and Lung Ha Theatre Company Bring The Table to Traverse This June
Curious Seed and Lung Ha Theatre Company, Scotland’s leading theatre company for actors and theatre makers with a learning disability and autism (in association with Lyra) join forces again this year to present a devised physical theatre performance with The Table, that builds on their 2019 collaboration with the acclaimed We Are All Just Little Creatures. TheContinue reading “Curious Seed and Lung Ha Theatre Company Bring The Table to Traverse This June”
One Day The Musical
The Lyceum’s familiar auditorium has been transformed beyond recognition to create a new space for the staging of an adaptation of the now iconic romantic 2009 novel from English writer David Nicholls by former Artistic Director David Greig. With a view to creating a sense of involvement with the unfolding performance, the stage is in theContinue reading “One Day The Musical”
Legendary A Play A Pie and A Pint Set to be Performed at Assembly Roxy
The much-loved Scottish theatrical experience that showcases new work, A Play, A Pie and A Pint (PPP), will head to Assembly Roxy in Edinburgh’s Auld Toun for the first time this year. From April – June 2026, four shows will go to Assembly Roxy for the traditional afternoon show that does what it says on the tin, serving fresh meatContinue reading “Legendary A Play A Pie and A Pint Set to be Performed at Assembly Roxy “
National Theatre of Scotland Celebrates 20 Years with TRUE STORY Project
Over the last twenty years, the National Theatre of Scotland (NTS) has gained a world-wide reputation for turning compelling real life Scottish stories into unique new plays that have been shared with audiences, earning plaudits on stages in Scotland and beyond. From shows like Black Watchabout soldiers serving in Iraq; Glasgow Girls about a groupContinue reading “National Theatre of Scotland Celebrates 20 Years with TRUE STORY Project”
Summerhall Arts Announces First Shows of Fringe 2026 Programme
Arts charity and year-round cultural hub, Summerhall Arts, announces the first seven shows of its 2026 festival programme. The first batch of shows in Summerhall Arts 2026 programme spans theatre, dance, circus, music and storytelling from artists and companies hailing from Scotland, Afghanistan, Denmark, England, Italy and the United States. Acclaimed Glasgow-based theatre company Wonder Fools premieres Tether 인연 – a new collaborationContinue reading “Summerhall Arts Announces First Shows of Fringe 2026 Programme”
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