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Multi-sensory Exhibition Human Threads Opens at Glasgow’s Tramway

Presented in partnership with Tramway and now open, Human Threads is a large-scale, multi-sensory exhibition curated by Edinburgh-based organisation Artlink. Conceived as an accessible, creative experience informed by individuals with profound and multiple learning disabilities, the exhibition takes the form of an interactive landscape which invites audiences on a journey of light, sound, touch andContinue reading “Multi-sensory Exhibition Human Threads Opens at Glasgow’s Tramway ”

Scottish Opera Young Company Presents World Premiere of Rubble

The world premiere of Rubble, a new piece of work and a third collaboration between acclaimed composer Gareth Williams and director and pantomime legend Johnny McKnight, takes place this summer in Glasgow. Written in the Scots dialect, and originally commissioned as part of the Scottish Opera Outreach and Education Programme’s 50th anniversary celebrations in 2021,Continue reading “Scottish Opera Young Company Presents World Premiere of Rubble ”

Laurel and Hardy Royal Lyceum

There’s an air of ghostly dust across the stage that is set to host this revival of Tom McGrath’s beautiful homage to the legendary comedy duo that was Laurel and Hardy. The eponymous play first took to the Lyceum stage in 2005 and 17 years later the same actors, Steven McNicoll who plays Oliver Hardy andContinue reading “Laurel and Hardy Royal Lyceum ”

Assembly Festival ART Award Winner Sandcastles Comes to This Year’s Fringe

In a first time collaboration with Edinburgh based playwright Steve McMahon, site specific Brite Theater presents his Assembly Festival ART Award winner, Sandcastles. McMahon’s play moves back and forth in time and memory to depict the tumultuous lifelong friendship of millennials Hannah and Beth. Beth is moving to New York. Hannah should be happy forContinue reading “Assembly Festival ART Award Winner Sandcastles Comes to This Year’s Fringe “

George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain at the Queen’s Hall

For the past 37 years, George Hinchliffe and six fellow musicians have been producing independent music played on the happiest instrument on the planet – the ukulele. In that time, they have entertained millions across the world with their unique take on songs, resulting in a massively loyal fanbase that is tuned in to theContinue reading “George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain at the Queen’s Hall”

FND Stories Captures Lived Experience of Functional Neurological Disorder in Art

This June, East Lothian based artist, Andrew Brooks, will be exhibiting art focussing on telling the stories of those diagnosed with the neurological condition Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) regarded as the most common condition never heard of. FND is a common and disabling cause of neurological symptoms. The symptoms are not caused by a structural diseaseContinue reading “FND Stories Captures Lived Experience of Functional Neurological Disorder in Art”

Leith’s Custom House Set to Be Backdrop for History Play – Leithers Live

Leith-based Citadel Arts Group announce a new play for Leith this June when the historic Custom House will act as its backdrop. The performances will allow a rare behind the scenes look at the Georgian building that dates back to 1812 and is currently awaiting redevelopment. The new work, based on the novel Leithers OneContinue reading “Leith’s Custom House Set to Be Backdrop for History Play – Leithers Live”

Cast Announced for Latest Part of Rona Munro’s James Plays Cycle

In autumn 2022, the duo that brought the James Plays to the stage, writer Rona Munro and director Laurie Sansom, returns to Scottish stages with a new collaboration, James IV – Queen of the Fight. ‘Scotland, 1504, seen fresh through the eyes of new arrivals Ellen and Anne, two Moorish women who were expected to take their place at aContinue reading “Cast Announced for Latest Part of Rona Munro’s James Plays Cycle”

Edinburgh Art Festival Returns This Summer for its 18th Edition

Edinburgh Art Festival (EAF) announces the programme for its 18th edition that includes three major commissions: the Associate Artist programme; Platform: 2022; the festival’s annual showcase of early career visual artists and thirty-five exhibitions across its partner galleries. In a city-wide celebration of visual art, EAF brings together the Capital’s leading galleries, museums and established spaces toContinue reading “Edinburgh Art Festival Returns This Summer for its 18th Edition ”

Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre Accredited as a Living Wage Employer

Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre has been accredited as a Living Wage employer that will see everyone working at Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.90 per hour. This Living Wage rate, announced on Monday 15th November 2021 as part of Living Wage, is higher than the government minimum forContinue reading “Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre Accredited as a Living Wage Employer”