In a new partnership between St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral and the Traverse Theatre, and following an outdoor premiere in 2021 at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, The Covid Requiem, from playwright Jo Clifford and historian and activist Lesley Orr, that is a tribute to lives lost to the pandemic, has evolved for a fresh presentation. Inspired byContinue reading “Traverse Theatre and St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral Connect for Covid Requiem“
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Art and Saxophone Music Collaborate at St Giles’ Cathedral
Edinburgh-based Russian artist Maria Rud and leading saxophonist Tommy Smith unite to present Luminescence in St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on Friday 18th November. A new project bringing together aural and visual improvisation, Luminescence will be created spontaneously in front of the audience as the artist and musician respond to each other’s ideas and interactContinue reading “Art and Saxophone Music Collaborate at St Giles’ Cathedral“
Edinburgh Science Teams Up with Hibernian FC with Beating the Energy Crisis
This October at Hibernian Football Club, Edinburgh Science charity presents Beating the Energy Crisis, an event aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and third sector organisations concerned about the increasing energy cost. This free and practical event held on Wednesday 26th October will help attendees to: Gain a greater knowledge of practical tools whichContinue reading “Edinburgh Science Teams Up with Hibernian FC with Beating the Energy Crisis“
National Museum of Scotland Hosts Careers Hive with Focus on Future STEM Jobs
Edinburgh Science has announced details of its annual Careers Hive, a week-long free event held at the National Museum of Scotland (NMS) and run by Edinburgh Science Learning, the education arm of Edinburgh Science Foundation and one of the UK’s leaders in science education. Initially developed in 2016, Careers Hive aims to inspire S1-S3 pupilsContinue reading “National Museum of Scotland Hosts Careers Hive with Focus on Future STEM Jobs“
Pride and Prejudice (sort of) Royal Lyceum
A welcome return to the Lyceum for this incredibly witty whirlwind of a play. Written by “Isobel McArthur after Jane Austin” it says in the programme. And it must be said that even if it might, in some of it’s more bizarre moments, leave the Austin purists in a state of alarm, it stays trueContinue reading “Pride and Prejudice (sort of) Royal Lyceum“
Real Life Inspired Story Premieres at Scottish Storytelling Centre This November
Caring, by Rhona McAdam from Edinburgh, is a play based on a mother’s experience of caring for her severely disabled son and will be performed this November at the Scottish Storytelling Centre by Leith based Citadel Arts Group. . According to charity Care for Carers there are now more than 800,000 adult carers in ScotlandContinue reading “Real Life Inspired Story Premieres at Scottish Storytelling Centre This November“
New Communities Programme Writer in Residence Announced by EIBF
Edinburgh International Book Festival (EIBF) has announced the appointment of award-winning short story writer and poet Chris Barkley as writer in residence for its Communities Programme at The Alternative School, that is part of the Spartans Community Football Academy. The Alternative School supports young people who find it challenging to cope with attending school and may be at risk of exclusion.Continue reading “New Communities Programme Writer in Residence Announced by EIBF“
Scottish Drummer Is Behind Major New Zealand Jazz Release
Drummer John Rae, a former leading light on the Scottish jazz scene, is the force behind New Zealand’s most keenly awaited new jazz album this autumn. Questions in Red is the latest recording by saxophonist Oscar Lavën, one of New Zealand’s most widely respected musicians, and Rae is both the drummer on the album andContinue reading “Scottish Drummer Is Behind Major New Zealand Jazz Release“
Scottish Ensemble to Tour Scotland with New Musical Experience in Breathe
This October, Scottish Ensemble (SE) presents Breathe, a guided, deep listening event that provides audiences with a new and unusual classical music experience. Putting audiences up close with SE musicians, both groups can explore how they feel when in a live concert. This focused, intimate, and mindful listening experience comes off the back of SE’sContinue reading “Scottish Ensemble to Tour Scotland with New Musical Experience in Breathe“
Edinburgh’s Fruitmarket Gallery Presents Exhibition from Artist Hayley Tompkins
This autumn, the Fruitmarket will present an exhibition of new and existing work by Glasgow based artist Hayley Tompkins that examines the metamorphic materiality of paint and colour. Tompkins, who was born in Leighton Buzzard, England, studied at The Glasgow School of Art and is now based in Glasgow. Her career spans over 25 years so now isContinue reading “Edinburgh’s Fruitmarket Gallery Presents Exhibition from Artist Hayley Tompkins“
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