Category Archives: Theatre

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”

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”

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”

In 2014, as part of the Umeå European Capital of Culture in Sweden, Inverness theatre company Dogstar performed Hamish MacDonald’s play about the infected blood scandal,Factor 9. The ongoing UK Government’s Infected Blood Inquiry began public hearings in April 2019 so the play is as relevant now as it was in 2014, with some ofContinue reading “Dogstar Announces Online Release of Factor 9 by Hamish MacDonald”

Following the success of the 20 short digital artworks, released across and National Theatre of Scotland (NTS) and BBC online platforms, NTS announces more dramatic digital treats for the month of July.  Since the first of the Scenes for Survivalwere released on 27 May 2020, the freely available series has garnered over 6 million viewsContinue reading “National Theatre of Scotland Releases more Scenes for Survival”

The Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST), the development body for professional dance, opera and theatre in Scotland, today warmly welcomed the announcement from Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture, of a £10 million fund from the Scottish Government to help secure the future of live theatre and dance in Scotland. LikeContinue reading “Scottish Government Investment Welcomed by Federation of Scottish Theatre”

Since the start of lockdown, Glasgow based theatre company Rapture has been broadcasting a variety of short pieces entitled Rapture Mini Bites from actors who have been involved with the Company. Fridays during the month of June continued to give the pleasant surprise of these brief wee gems introduced by artistic director Michael Emans. OnContinue reading “Rapture Theatre in Quarantine”