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On 26th June, Radio Summerhall Arts article, Leith’s Citadel Arts Group goes Virtual (not a typo!) announced news of the plans of a series of audio plays from the Leith based arts group.   Citadel Arts works with people of all ages to create theatre, with particular attention to older writers. The audio plays are aContinue reading “Citadel Arts Audio Plays”

Since 28th May 2020, National Theatre of Scotland (NTS), in association with leading children’s arts organisations Starcatchers and Imaginate has been running a programme of digital arts workshops and activities for children called Play Dates.  From Tuesday 28 July, as the summer holidays get closer to an end,theybring a new series of interactive workshops.   TheseContinue reading “National Theatre of Scotland Announces New Play Dates Episodes”

As part of Ayr Gaiety Lockdown season, a film, created online under lockdown, and with the rather wonderful and intriguing title of The Rise and Fall of the Miraculous Vespas will be available to view. Written by Glasgow born David F Ross, and based on his internationally successful novel The Last Days of Disco, theContinue reading “Ayr Gaiety Theatre Lockdown Film”

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”

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”

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”