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 “
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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”
Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil Lyceum
The rather esoteric title of this new musical version of the book of the same name by Cowdenbeath man Ron Ferguson, belies the humanity that lies at the story’s heart. Black Diamonds refers to Fife coal mining and Blue Brazil is the nickname of Cowdenbeath Football Club because of its perceived style of play –Continue reading “Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil Lyceum”
Ken Cockburn Returns to This Year’s Fringe with His Summer Poetry Walks
This August, Edinburgh poet Ken Cockburn returns to some of his favourite haunts in the Auld Toun to lead his well-loved poetry walks that are now an established part of the Edinburgh Fringe programme. The walks have again been called Embro, a word for Edinburgh used by, among others, Robert Louis Stevenson and Robert Garioch.Continue reading “Ken Cockburn Returns to This Year’s Fringe with His Summer Poetry Walks”
Lafayette: A New Musical
9th May 2026 saw a performance at Capital Theatre’s Studio venue of a musical commemorating an event that took place 115 years ago to the day at the Empire Palace Theatre, now better known as Festival Theatre Edinburgh. Currently a work in progress, Lafayette: A New Musical is inspired by the celebrated illusionist Sigmund Neuberger,Continue reading “Lafayette: A New Musical”
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold Festival Theatre
It has taken a surprisingly long time for an adaptation of John Le Carre’s work to reach the stage. There have been numerous film and tv versions, including the 1965 film of this particular book, with Richard Burton in fine form as Alec Leamas. And now we have Ralph Little donning the grubby mackintosh ofContinue reading “The Spy Who Came in from the Cold Festival Theatre”
