The rather esoteric title of this new musical version of the book of the same name by Cowdenbeath man Ron Ferguson, belies the humanity that lies at the story’s heart. Black Diamonds refers to Fife coal mining and Blue Brazil is the nickname of Cowdenbeath Football Club because of its perceived style of play –Continue reading “Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil Lyceum”
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Lafayette: A New Musical
9th May 2026 saw a performance at Capital Theatre’s Studio venue of a musical commemorating an event that took place 115 years ago to the day at the Empire Palace Theatre, now better known as Festival Theatre Edinburgh. Currently a work in progress, Lafayette: A New Musical is inspired by the celebrated illusionist Sigmund Neuberger,Continue reading “Lafayette: A New Musical”
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold Festival Theatre
It has taken a surprisingly long time for an adaptation of John Le Carre’s work to reach the stage. There have been numerous film and tv versions, including the 1965 film of this particular book, with Richard Burton in fine form as Alec Leamas. And now we have Ralph Little donning the grubby mackintosh ofContinue reading “The Spy Who Came in from the Cold Festival Theatre”
The High Life: The Musical Still Living It!
There may only have been one series of the ’90s TV comedy show The High Life, set in the fictitious Scottish airline Air Scotia, but it nevertheless managed to achieve serious cult status. At the Edinburgh performance of the show’s musical revival from the National Theatre of Scotland, that enduring love and enthusiasm was palpable.Continue reading “The High Life: The Musical Still Living It!”
Casting Announced for Black Diamonds and The Blue Brazil at Lyceum
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh announces the cast of Gary McNair’s brand-new stage play inspired by Ron Ferguson’s beloved book, Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil, directed by the Lyceum’s Artistic Director James Brining. Featuring original, live music performed on stage by Deacon Blue frontman and BBC Radio Scotland broadcaster Ricky Ross, who crafts aContinue reading “Casting Announced for Black Diamonds and The Blue Brazil at Lyceum”
Work in Progress Performance Announced of New Musical on The Great Lafayette
This May, at Capital Theatres’ Studio venue, Helen Milne Productions, known for challenging and boundary pushing work, present a work in progress of Lafayette: A New Musical. Written and directed by Scottish playwright John Binnie, with music, lyrics and co-writing by Richard Ferguson, and illusion and puppetry design by Fergus Dunnet, who was behind theContinue reading “Work in Progress Performance Announced of New Musical on The Great Lafayette”
Curious Seed and Lung Ha Theatre Company Bring The Table to Traverse This June
Curious Seed and Lung Ha Theatre Company, Scotland’s leading theatre company for actors and theatre makers with a learning disability and autism (in association with Lyra) join forces again this year to present a devised physical theatre performance with The Table, that builds on their 2019 collaboration with the acclaimed We Are All Just Little Creatures. TheContinue reading “Curious Seed and Lung Ha Theatre Company Bring The Table to Traverse This June”
One Day The Musical
The Lyceum’s familiar auditorium has been transformed beyond recognition to create a new space for the staging of an adaptation of the now iconic romantic 2009 novel from English writer David Nicholls by former Artistic Director David Greig. With a view to creating a sense of involvement with the unfolding performance, the stage is in theContinue reading “One Day The Musical”
Legendary A Play A Pie and A Pint Set to be Performed at Assembly Roxy
The much-loved Scottish theatrical experience that showcases new work, A Play, A Pie and A Pint (PPP), will head to Assembly Roxy in Edinburgh’s Auld Toun for the first time this year. From April – June 2026, four shows will go to Assembly Roxy for the traditional afternoon show that does what it says on the tin, serving fresh meatContinue reading “Legendary A Play A Pie and A Pint Set to be Performed at Assembly Roxy “
National Theatre of Scotland Celebrates 20 Years with TRUE STORY Project
Over the last twenty years, the National Theatre of Scotland (NTS) has gained a world-wide reputation for turning compelling real life Scottish stories into unique new plays that have been shared with audiences, earning plaudits on stages in Scotland and beyond. From shows like Black Watchabout soldiers serving in Iraq; Glasgow Girls about a groupContinue reading “National Theatre of Scotland Celebrates 20 Years with TRUE STORY Project”
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