The adage that truth is stranger than fiction could not apply more aptly to the story of Hercules the Bear. Who after all would believe that anyone would choose to raise a wild animal as a pet? But that is exactly what Andy and Maggie Robin of Sheriffmuir did when they bought a bear cubContinue reading “Hercules the Bear The Festival Theatre Studio”
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I SWEAR (15) Cameo
I SWEAR is a no holds barred account of how a teenage boy goes from being a talented goalie for his local football team in Galashiels to being socially crippled by the symptoms of Tourette Syndrome. Before the preview screening at Edinburgh’s Cameo, writer and director Kirk Jones spoke briefly to the packed audience, mentioningContinue reading “I SWEAR (15) Cameo”
Pianist Launches Celebration of Brazilian Genius Egberto Gismonti’s Music
Pianist Paul Harrison launches Encontros, a personal celebration of the music of Brazilian composer Egberto Gismonti’s music, at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh on Friday 5th September. One of the leading players on the currently vibrant Scottish jazz scene, Harrison was first attracted to Gismonti’s work after hearing Choro, Gismonti’s homage to the popular, intricate musicalContinue reading “Pianist Launches Celebration of Brazilian Genius Egberto Gismonti’s Music”
KAREN MARSHALSAY: Eadarainn a’ Chruit (Between Us the Harp)
Cramasie Records CRCD 002 / Out 5th September 2025 Second album makes connections between people and traditions with guest appearances from Irish music legend Cathal McConnell, Scottish harp doyenne Alison Kinnaird and Gaelic music master Allan MacDonald Leading Scottish harper Karen Marshalsay celebrates connections between the Scots, Scottish Gaelic and Irish musical traditions in solo, duoContinue reading “KAREN MARSHALSAY: Eadarainn a’ Chruit (Between Us the Harp)”
Out of the Blueprint Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Young Artists
This August sees Out of the Blueprint celebrating its 10th anniversary with Print Expo 2525 taking over Leith’s historic Out of the Blue Drill Hall in Dalmeny Street where Scotland’s young talent will be showcased to an international audience. Out of the Blueprint is a social enterprise print studio providing eco-friendly print services for their local community using sustainable Japanese print processes. ProfitsContinue reading “Out of the Blueprint Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Young Artists”
Capital Theatres Launches The People’s Archive Celebrating King’s Theatre’s Legacy
Offering free online access to a wide selection of archival materials from the King’s Theatre spanning more than a century of history, The People’s Archive is now available on Capital Theatres’ website where users can immerse themselves in the history of the King’s Theatre through programmes, photo galleries, playbills, newspaper clippings and oral histories. Supported by theContinue reading “Capital Theatres Launches The People’s Archive Celebrating King’s Theatre’s Legacy “
Summerhall Arts Announces Artist Call Out and New Festival Awards
In an initiative that invites proposals for the design and creation of a physical object to be awarded to recipients of an inaugural award, Summerhall Arts announces an open call to all artists and makers across Scotland. The award in question is the Bragi Award- The Shepherd and Wedderburn and Summerhall Arts Festival Awards for excellence and creativityContinue reading “Summerhall Arts Announces Artist Call Out and New Festival Awards”
John Sampson and Carol Ann Duffy Return to Fringe with Four Concerts This August
The annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe may be known as starting point for young hopefuls with burgeoning careers, but among them are veterans of the August bonanza. Not least is local legendary musician John Sampson who marks 50 years of performing in the Festival with his extraordinary skills with wind instruments of all shapes and sizes.Continue reading “John Sampson and Carol Ann Duffy Return to Fringe with Four Concerts This August”
Edinburgh Fringe 2025 The Famous Spiegeltent presents: Sounds of Scotland (28 Jul – 27 Aug)
(in association with Scary Biscuits Promotions) Showcase season of some of the very best music talent in Scotland The Famous Spiegeltent and Scary Biscuits Promotions are delighted to announce some wonderful new additions to its music programme for its beautiful St Andrew Square Gardens hub for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Sounds Of Scotland is aContinue reading “Edinburgh Fringe 2025 The Famous Spiegeltent presents: Sounds of Scotland (28 Jul – 27 Aug)”
Edinburgh International Film Festival Announces 2025 Programme
43 new feature films, 18 feature film World Premieres including 10 World Premieres competing for The Sean Connery Prize for Feature Filmmaking Excellence, 6 special retrospective screenings, James Bond on the big screen and a celebration of the work of filmmaker Budd Boetticher; 6 short film programmes including The Thelma Schoonmaker Prize for Short Filmmaking Excellence competition, the presentation of new short form workContinue reading “Edinburgh International Film Festival Announces 2025 Programme”
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