Wonder Fools is a Glasgow based theatre company established in 2014 who specialise in presenting work that sheds theatrical light on forgotten stories of British history with needle sharp political antennae. One of these, 549: Scots of the Spanish Civil War, told the story of the 549 Scots of contrasting backgrounds, ideologies and religions whoContinue reading “New Version of 549: Scots of the Spanish Civil War Set to Tour Scotland”
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Announces Communities Programme
As part of its longstanding Communities Programme, Edinburgh International Book Festival (EIBF), announces a selection of events that will take place during August at locations across the country, both live in-person and online. Underlining this year’s theme of All Together Now, a series of in-person author visits will take place in hospitals, libraries, schools, andContinue reading “Edinburgh International Book Festival Announces Communities Programme”
Bollywood Percussionist Adds Beats to Scottish Jazz
Internationally acclaimed Scottish group the Brian Molley Quartet will be joined by a special guest from India when they appear at the Jazz Bar in Edinburgh on August 19th and 20th as part of Made in Scotland at the Fringe. Percussionist and film soundtrack composer-musician Krishna Kishor will be flying in from Chennai to continue a relationshipContinue reading “Bollywood Percussionist Adds Beats to Scottish Jazz”
Free Tickets for Concert to Celebrate America’s Day of Independence
Celebrating both America’s Independence Day and the 75th anniversary year of the Edinburgh International Festival, EIF is thrilled to release over 3,000 tickets to a special free concert featuring The Philadelphia Orchestra, one of the USA’s leading orchestras. The concert, named Thank You, Edinburgh, does what it says on the tin by thanking the people ofContinue reading “Free Tickets for Concert to Celebrate America’s Day of Independence”
Edinburgh Festivals Launch Ambitious Vision for Future
For the first time in their long history, Edinburgh Festivals have come together with their stakeholders on the Edinburgh Festivals Forum to launch a joint Vision for the future. Launched in the festivals’ 75th anniversary year,Edinburgh: City of Imagination is a vision for a resilient and ambitious Festival City by 2030. The idea is basedContinue reading “Edinburgh Festivals Launch Ambitious Vision for Future”
Edinburgh International Culture Summit Focus On Culture and Education
Following last week’s announcement of the Sixth edition of the Edinburgh International Culture Summit (EICS), the organisation can announce more details of the programme for the first full day of the event that will be dedicated to the exploration of Culture & Education. Culture & Education will examine the unique role the arts and the concept ofContinue reading “Edinburgh International Culture Summit Focus On Culture and Education”
Scottish Opera’s BambinO Aimed at Tiny Tots Tours Scotland Early Autumn 
BambinO, the critically acclaimed ‘opera for babies,’from Scottish Opera (SO) will be touring to East Kilbride, Perth, Inverness, Banchory, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Motherwell and Renfrew between 13th August and 11th September 2022. Written by the Company’s former Composer in Residence Liam Paterson, BambinO was originally directed by Phelim McDermott, and is revived by Lissa Lorenzo. TheContinue reading “Scottish Opera’s BambinO Aimed at Tiny Tots Tours Scotland Early Autumn ”
Calton Hill Collective’s Summer Programme 2022
This summer, Collective Edinburgh presents three new, distinct artist commissions across the City Observatory site and online. Using the City Observatory site as a springboard, Collective’s programme considers the hidden histories and untold stories relating to our site and wider cultural history. Bringing together new work by three artists, the summer programme of solo exhibitionsContinue reading “Calton Hill Collective’s Summer Programme 2022”
Dance Production MaMa Exploring Motherhood Tours Across Scotland This Summer
MaMa is a new dance/multi-media production exploring the journey of pregnancy, birth and early motherhood, through Bharatanatyam dance, immersive visuals, and a blend of Celtic-Carnatic music. Developed by directors/choreographers, Kirsten Newell and Oxana Banshikova, MaMa was inspired by their own experiences of motherhood as well as conversations with women from local community groups and health professionals. Kirsten says ”As mothersContinue reading “Dance Production MaMa Exploring Motherhood Tours Across Scotland This Summer”
Scottish Ensemble Announces Concerts for a Summer’s Night
Scottish Ensemble (SE) announces its new summer, Concerts for a Summer’s Night, that mirrors its winter Concerts by Candlelight series, to be held in the National Museum of Scotland whose natural light means audiences can bask in summer light and music on the longest day of the year. The 12-piece ensemble will perform an eclecticContinue reading “Scottish Ensemble Announces Concerts for a Summer’s Night”
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