Three of Scotland’s largest cultural organisations are joining forces to offer multi-year commissions aimed at productions for early years audiences. The three are Edinburgh’s Capital Theatres, a registered charity that presents world-class shows to entertain and inspire audiences of all ages; Aberdeen Performing Arts, the North-East of Scotland arts charity and in Inverness, Eden Court,Continue reading “Commissioning Opportunity for Three Festive Early Years Productions Announced”
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Roseanne Reid Music in the Gardens
Things being what they are, all those little cramped venues that used to cram an audience in during the Fringe are silent and empty this year. Which means as much use as possible is being made of socially distanced open air spaces. Which leads us to Assembly’s series of concerts in a southern corner ofContinue reading “Roseanne Reid Music in the Gardens”
Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre Announce September Opening for Audiences
After a long 18 month closure, Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre (SDT) can confirm that their doors will again open to audiences on 7th September 2021. The opening show will be the world premiere of double Fringe First Award-winner John McCann’s play Wings Around Dundee. This will be the highlight of their autumn seasonContinue reading “Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre Announce September Opening for Audiences”
Emerging Artists Announced for Scottish Opera’s New Season
In anticipation of Scottish Opera’s 2021/22 season, a four strong group of Emerging Artists is being welcomed on board. The group has two new singers, mezzo-soprano Lea Shaw and tenor Glen Cunningham. Lea, an award-winning Black/BIPOC mezzo-soprano from Colorado who studied at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, is among the youngest to have graduated fromContinue reading “Emerging Artists Announced for Scottish Opera’s New Season”
Wakey Wakey! King’s Theatre Pantomime 2021 Sleeping Beauty Announced
In a combination of a comeback and a brief farewell, the King’s Theatre announces the return of its much loved pantomime that holds such a special place in the hearts of Edinburgh audiences. This year’s show will be Sleeping Beauty that will be the last pantomime at the King’s Theatre before it closes for aContinue reading “Wakey Wakey! King’s Theatre Pantomime 2021 Sleeping Beauty Announced”
EIF, Imaginate and Starcatchers Partner Up with New Show for Local Schools
As part of a partnership between Edinburgh International Festival (EIF); Scotland’s national organisation that celebrates theatre for children and young people, Imaginate and Scotland’s Early Years arts organisation, Starcatchers, a show entitled Mixed Up, that was first shown at the Children’s Festival in May 2021 as a digital project, can now be presented live into schools The performanceContinue reading “EIF, Imaginate and Starcatchers Partner Up with New Show for Local Schools”
Simon Thacker Presents the World Premiere of Pashyanti on Guitar
SUMMERHALL, Courtyard Pavilion (venue 26) 11 and 25 August at 20.00, 15, 20, 22, 29 August at 15:00 (1 hour) and digital on demand on Fringe Player platform 6-29 August Part of the 2021 Made in Scotland Showcase. Pashyanti [Sanskrit]: the junction point between the ordinary waking state and pure consciousness. Simon Thacker premieres aContinue reading “Simon Thacker Presents the World Premiere of Pashyanti on Guitar”
Scottish Dance Company Curious Seed Plants Itself on Arthur’s Seat This Festival
Innovative Scottish dance company Curious Seed is living up to its reputation by adapting to the current Covid restrictions with its creation Field – Something For the Future. The durational outdoor dance happening, that was conceived in a physically distant world, will take place on the lower braes of Arthur’s Seat that is Holyrood Park. Continue reading “Scottish Dance Company Curious Seed Plants Itself on Arthur’s Seat This Festival”
Wellington Comes to Europe
Braxton disciple’s latest album among new releases from New Zealand Three musicians whose new albums were launched at the recent Wellington Jazz Festival have combined to promote their own music in Europe while championing the current strengths of the New Zealand jazz scene. Pianist Ben Wilcock, who releases The River Tethys on August 13th, andContinue reading “Wellington Comes to Europe”
Award Winning Comic Bridget Christie to Tour New Show Who Am I?
The name Bridget Christie is one well known in the UK comedy circuit, as well as being heard regularly on the airwaves of BBC radio 4. This winner of multiple awards, not least being the Edinburgh Comedy Award, Rose D’Or and South Bank Sky Arts Award, brings a straight out the oven show on tourContinue reading “Award Winning Comic Bridget Christie to Tour New Show Who Am I?”
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