An independent study reveals critical challenges to the Scottish producing theatre sector. Titled ‘Disappearing Act?’, the report, conducted by independent analysts Data Culture Change, sheds light on the alarming state of the sector and calls for immediate and sustained action to protect this important element of Scotland’s rich cultural heritage. Commissioned in 2022 by sixContinue reading “Independent Study Reveals Scotland’s Six Producing Theatres to be at Immediate Risk”
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Weekend of Outdoor Screenings Announced for This Year’s Film Festival
Across the weekend of 19th and 20th August, Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) presents a weekend of outdoor screenings known as Cinema Under the Stars in the scenic surroundings of the Old College Quad at the University of Edinburgh. This year the film festival brings family-friendly titles with artists’ film; a live soundtrack to aContinue reading “Weekend of Outdoor Screenings Announced for This Year’s Film Festival”
Come Down the Mile: Poetry Walks in Edinburgh’s Old Town
For several years, Edinburgh based poet Ken Cockburn, who established Edinburgh Poetry Tours, has been leading poetry walks in the Auld Toun during the Edinburgh Festival and this year sees him continuing that tradition. Ken is a well-respected writer and translator who has read his work at venues and events both across the UK andContinue reading “Come Down the Mile: Poetry Walks in Edinburgh’s Old Town”
Drumming Legend Steve Gadd Heads for Glasgow
Steve Gadd, the drummer who contributed the instantly recognisable intro to Paul Simon’s Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover and the iconic drum break on Steely Dan’s Aja, returns to Glasgow on Friday 1st September. It’s less than a year since the American, whose resume also includes countless other examples of recorded brilliance in sessionsContinue reading “Drumming Legend Steve Gadd Heads for Glasgow”
The Traverse Announces New Director of Producing and Programming
The Traverse Theatre has appointed former Oldham Coliseum Artistic Director and Trustee of ThickSkin Theatre, Chris Lawson as their new Director of Programming and Producing. Chris joins the Programming and Producing team of Artistic Director Gareth Nicholls, Creative Engagement Director Robbie Gordon, Creative Engagement Producing Assistant Jennifer Galt and Executive Producer/CEO Linda Crooks. This teamContinue reading “The Traverse Announces New Director of Producing and Programming”
RUSH – A Joyous Jamaican Journey
Birmingham based theatre company, Rush, that promotes the positive aspects of a multi-cultural society through a mix of education and music, blasted their way in to Edinburgh on Saturday night. As part of its UK tour, their latest show, RUSH – A Joyous Jamaican Journey, lived up to its alliterative title with jingling bells on! DJContinue reading “RUSH – A Joyous Jamaican Journey”
Summerhall Launches New Summerhall Surgeries for Early Career Artists
Edinburgh’s independent arts venue, Summerhall, that has set up home in the former Royal Dick Veterinary College building on the Capital’s Southside, is a vibrant arts venue and a cultural hub, home to a diverse community of over a hundred artists and creative businesses, including a pub, radio station, record label, brewery, escape room, distilleryContinue reading “Summerhall Launches New Summerhall Surgeries for Early Career Artists”
Film about Afghan Immigrant Set to Close Edinburgh International Film Festival 2023
Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF), which this year is hosted by Edinburgh International Festival, announces that the Closing Night film for this year’s Festival will be the UK Premiere ofFremontfrom BAFTA nominated filmmaker Babak Jalali. The film centres on a troubled young woman called Donya. Donya is an Afghan translator whose work for the U.S.Continue reading “Film about Afghan Immigrant Set to Close Edinburgh International Film Festival 2023 “
Livia Records Live Again for the Love of Louis
The recently reactivated Dublin-based Livia Records is looking forward to issuing further albums featuring the late, great Irish guitarist, Louis Stewart, following an enthusiastic response internationally to its first two releases. Dermot Rogers, a music enthusiast who hosts a stylistically wide-ranging weekly programme on Dublin City FM, hit upon the idea of relaunching the labelContinue reading “Livia Records Live Again for the Love of Louis”
National Youth Choir of Scotland Performs Duruflé in Paris This Summer
Tickets are now on sale for the National Youth Choir of Scotland (NYCOS) tour of Europe in late July. Widely acclaimed as one of the best choirs in the world, regardless of age, they are set to bring performances of Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem, Benjamin Britten’s Rejoice in the Lamb and American composer Stacy Garrop’s Sonnets of Desire, Longing, and Whimsy. Between 25thContinue reading “National Youth Choir of Scotland Performs Duruflé in Paris This Summer”
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