Category Archives: Theatre

Scottish theatre company SUPERFAN, that was the 2021 Company-in-residence at the National Theatre of Scotland, is touring Scotland this Autumn with their new production of Stuntman, a physical performance by two men exploring the relationships between violence and masculinity through stunts and satire. Taking inspiration from classic and contemporary action movies such as Die HardandJohnContinue reading ”  Scottish Theatre Company SUPERFAN Tours Scotland with Stuntman this Autumn”

Wonder Fools is a Glasgow based theatre company established in 2014 who specialise in presenting work that sheds theatrical light on forgotten stories of British history with needle sharp political antennae. One of these, 549: Scots of the Spanish Civil War, told the story of the 549 Scots of contrasting backgrounds, ideologies and religions whoContinue reading “New Version of 549: Scots of the Spanish Civil War Set to Tour Scotland”

MaMa is a new dance/multi-media production exploring the journey of pregnancy, birth and early motherhood, through Bharatanatyam dance, immersive visuals, and a blend of Celtic-Carnatic music. Developed by directors/choreographers, Kirsten Newell and Oxana Banshikova, MaMa was inspired by their own experiences of motherhood as well as conversations with women from local community groups and health professionals. Kirsten says ”As mothersContinue reading “Dance Production MaMa Exploring Motherhood Tours Across Scotland This Summer”

There’s an air of ghostly dust across the stage that is set to host this revival of Tom McGrath’s beautiful homage to the legendary comedy duo that was Laurel and Hardy. The eponymous play first took to the Lyceum stage in 2005 and 17 years later  the same  actors, Steven McNicoll who plays Oliver Hardy andContinue reading “Laurel and Hardy     Royal Lyceum ”

In a first time collaboration with Edinburgh based playwright Steve McMahon, site specific Brite Theater presents his Assembly Festival ART Award winner, Sandcastles. McMahon’s play moves back and forth in time and memory to depict the tumultuous lifelong friendship of millennials Hannah and Beth. Beth is moving to New York. Hannah should be happy forContinue reading “Assembly Festival ART Award Winner Sandcastles Comes to This Year’s Fringe “

Leith-based Citadel Arts Group announce a new play for Leith this June when the historic Custom House will act as its backdrop. The performances will allow a rare behind the scenes look at the Georgian building that dates back to 1812 and is currently awaiting redevelopment. The new work, based on the novel Leithers OneContinue reading “Leith’s Custom House Set to Be Backdrop for History Play – Leithers Live”

In autumn 2022, the duo that brought the James Plays to the stage, writer Rona Munro and director Laurie Sansom, returns to Scottish stages with a new collaboration,   James IV – Queen of the Fight. ‘Scotland, 1504, seen fresh through the eyes of new arrivals Ellen and Anne, two Moorish ​ women who were expected to take their place at aContinue reading “Cast Announced for Latest Part of Rona Munro’s James Plays Cycle”

Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre has been accredited as a Living Wage employer that will see everyone working at Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.90 per hour. This Living Wage rate, announced on Monday 15th November 2021 as part of Living Wage, is higher than the government minimum forContinue reading “Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre Accredited as a Living Wage Employer”

Scenes for Survival, the innovative digital series created by National Theatre of Scotland (NTS) in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, will draw to a close over the next six months. Each film will be taken down two years after it was premiered, with audiences being offered the last chance to view. The projectserved as an inventive online season of short works, following theContinue reading “National Theatre of Scotland Celebrates Scenes for Survival as Series Comes to End ”

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has for the fifth year launched its flagship community engagement programme, Fringe Days Out that has seen nearly 10,000 people participate since starting as a pilot programme in 2017 to mark the Festival’s 70th anniversary. Fringe Days Out involves partnerships with 33 schools, community groups, charities and organisations around Edinburgh, and provides FringeContinue reading “Fringe Society Launches Fringe Days Out for Its Fifth Year”