In a recent article, Radio Summerhall Arts revealed that Edinburgh-based theatre company Grid Iron was planning an outdoor show this August. That news has now changed with Grid Iron’s announcement that the latest production in question, Doppler, will be shared with audiences digitally rather than as the live, outdoor show that was planned. Chief ExecutiveContinue reading “Grid Iron’s Doppler Shifts to Digital”
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Capital Theatre’s Sterling Work in Field of Dementia Affirmed in Report
Capital Theatres, Scotland’s largest independent theatre charity, runs over 700 shows at the Festival and Kings Theatre, and The Studio throughout the year. Alongside this programme of national and international artistic work, Capital Theatres also runs an extensive learning and participation programme. In 2015, Capital Theatres began working to improve the provision of meaningful artisticContinue reading “Capital Theatre’s Sterling Work in Field of Dementia Affirmed in Report”
Singer’s Usher Hall Highlight Captured on New Scottish National Jazz Orchestra Video
Texan rising star singer Jazzmeia Horn made a big impression on Scottish audiences when she appeared with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra on tour last November. And now one of the highlights of her concert at the Usher Hall, her own song Free Your Mind, is set to feature in the orchestra’s latest video. ArrangedContinue reading “Singer’s Usher Hall Highlight Captured on New Scottish National Jazz Orchestra Video”
Digital Edition of Edinburgh International Culture Summit Announced
The future survival and sustainability of the arts and cultural sector will be the key areas to be urgently addressed at the Edinburgh International Culture Summit to be held on August 22, 2020. Featuring key names from across the arts, culture and political spheres, the Summit will consider ideas and perspectives embedded in our culturesContinue reading “Digital Edition of Edinburgh International Culture Summit Announced”
Back to School Videos from Puppet Animation Scotland
When the shops put Back to School signs in their windows, at a date that can seem way too early, it has always been a reminder that the long summer days of the holidays really did have an end in sight. After an imposed period away from school for reasons that few of us couldContinue reading “Back to School Videos from Puppet Animation Scotland”
Summerhall’s Royal Dick Bar Now Open 7 Days a Week
Last month, Summerhall’s courtyard, that features the popular The Royal Dick bar, opened in line with Scotland’s phase three of lockdown. The advance booking system is in full swing and dealing with high demand by extending the opening hours to now make them open every day, Monday to Sunday from 2pm till 10pm. This wouldContinue reading “Summerhall’s Royal Dick Bar Now Open 7 Days a Week”
Edinburgh Youth Theatre gets Support from Glasgow Film Star James McAvoy
Edinburgh Youth Theatre (EYT), under the artistic directorship of Shauna Macdonald, has built a thriving community of young people gaining confidence and learning life skills through drama classes and training in all aspects of performance from acting to design to film production. Like so many parts of the arts, the EYT weekly classes, held atContinue reading “Edinburgh Youth Theatre gets Support from Glasgow Film Star James McAvoy”
Musselburgh’s Brunton Theatre Joins Ranks of Pantomime Postponement
Like every arts venue in the land, the Honest Toun’s wee gem of a venue, The Brunton, has had to cancel its annual pantomime. This year, it was to have been a production of panto favourite, Aladdin. The temporary cancellation will be a great disappointment to the folks in East Lothian to miss the YuletideContinue reading “Musselburgh’s Brunton Theatre Joins Ranks of Pantomime Postponement”
Traverse Theatre Iconic Breakfast Plays to be Spread Across the Globe
One of the favourite parts of the normal Traverse Festival programme is the feature of their Breakfast Plays. Traditionally taking place at 9am, with breakfast roll included, it is a part of the Traverse’s talent development programme that showcases new short plays by early career writers who are often alumni of the theatre’s Young WritersContinue reading “Traverse Theatre Iconic Breakfast Plays to be Spread Across the Globe”
Scottish Ensemble Launches Its New Solo Collaborations in New Digital Programme
Glasgow based Scottish Ensemble (SE) is the UK’s leading string orchestra that perform together under the artistic direction of Jonathan Morton where they offer fresh perspectives on classical music through crossing of genres and artistic forms. While the industry cannot fully re-open, SE will bring online audio-visual works entitled Solo Collaborationsthatcapture SE’s approach to imaginativeContinue reading “Scottish Ensemble Launches Its New Solo Collaborations in New Digital Programme”