For the past few years, the Army has had a presence at the Fringe under the name of Army@The Fringe when they have gained a reputation for bold, independently produced performance art. This time round, like everyone else, they have adapted to circumstances with Army@TheVirtualFringewhere soldiers and veterans of recent conflicts, who are involved inContinue reading “Veterans and Serving Soldiers bring Experiences to the Arts”
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Electric Voice Theatre Announces Free Zoom Event
Electric Voice Theatre (EVT) is an English music theatre ensemble that is committed to promoting the work of women composers as well as that of the women scientists their music portrays. On Saturday 25th July 2020, EVT invites you to join them in an online celebration of pioneering British crystallographer, Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958) whose photoContinue reading “Electric Voice Theatre Announces Free Zoom Event”
Edinburgh’s First Drive-in Movies announced for August Opening
On Thursday, 27 August, the ambitious new project from the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) and Unique Events, Drive-in Movies, will arrive at Edinburgh Airport and the first titles are now available to the public. The August line-up includes 13 films and every month from August 2020 until January 2021, Drive-in Movies will welcome up to 250 cars at theContinue reading “Edinburgh’s First Drive-in Movies announced for August Opening”
Online Campaign Launched to Celebrate Theatre and Dance in Scotland
During the Corona crisis, live theatre in Scotland has been put on hold but the sector nevertheless continues to unite with its audiences to celebrate the value of live theatre, the world class talent in Scotland and the creativity, resilience and economic value of the industry. Throughout lockdown, theatre has continued to work for theContinue reading “Online Campaign Launched to Celebrate Theatre and Dance in Scotland”
Edinburgh Art Festival Takes New Approach for 2020
Like other art organisations, the Edinburgh Art Festival (EAF) had to cancel their 2020 plans. As the Capital begins to emerge from lockdown, EAF has invited ten artists from previous festival editions to mark the dates of what would have been their 2020 festival (30 July – 30 August). These artists are Ruth Ewan; EllieContinue reading “Edinburgh Art Festival Takes New Approach for 2020”
New Series of Digital Residencies to Support Emerging Artists Announced
Look Again, a creative unit based at Gray’s School of Art, Robert Gordon University (RGU), Aberdeen, hosts a range of events and exhibitions throughout the year all designed to connect, highlight and strengthen the creative sector in North East Scotland. In response to Covid-19, the unit’s annual Seed Fund Awards that has been a centralContinue reading “New Series of Digital Residencies to Support Emerging Artists Announced”
Iconic Scottish Locations to be Part of New Music Stream Series
FLY, the operator behind one of Scotland’s largest music festivals, has partnered with award-winning film production company Ground Level Up, and world touring audio suppliers FELive to deliver a series of recorded online streams with world renowned artists. These will take place from breath-taking locations around the UK and be broadcast on their new YouTubeContinue reading “Iconic Scottish Locations to be Part of New Music Stream Series”
Summerhall Courtyard Opens Again!
Many of you will know that Summerhall’s Courtyard is a year round hub for patrons of The Royal Dick bar and the centre point of the theatre communities during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe so it is truly good news to know that Monday 13 July 2020 sees it’s re-opening. As Scotland moves into phase threeContinue reading “Summerhall Courtyard Opens Again!”
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Announces 2020 Digital Programme
In April 2020, it was announced that this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe would not be going ahead as planned. However, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society (EFFS) has now unveiled alternative digital plans to take place this summer, complementing a variety of activities planned by Fringe artists and venues. Under the current challenging circumstances, creativesContinue reading “Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Announces 2020 Digital Programme”
Leith Theatre Announces Partnership with Food Charity
The Covid crisis has impacted on everyone but it is society’s most vulnerable that suffers most. With this in mind, Leith Theatre, which has recently closed the doors in a bid to protect itself against the financial impact of Covid-19, has set up a partnership with new community interest company, Empty Kitchens Full Hearts, allowingContinue reading “Leith Theatre Announces Partnership with Food Charity”
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