The 1985 Scottish film, Restless Natives, that made the masked motorbike riding characters of two Edinburgh teenagers, The Clown and the Wolfman local heroes, is getting a new lease of life later this year in the form of a stage musical. Fittingly, the new version will be staged at Leith Theatre where it will kickContinue reading “Restless Natives: The Musical Zooms up to Leith Theatre “
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Don’t Cry for Me Kenny Dalglish Returns to Stage in Dumfries
Andrew Macmillen’s one-man show about Scottish football and the Falklands War had its debut at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2017 to some critical acclaim. In 2025, the play returns for a single performance at Scotland’s oldest theatre, the Theatre Royal, Dumfries, as part of the annual Big Burns Supper held in the town. In anContinue reading “Don’t Cry for Me Kenny Dalglish Returns to Stage in Dumfries”
Edinburgh’s Magnetic North Celebrates Anniversary with We Will Hear the Angels
After holding work-in-progress previews for the production at Fruitmarket Gallery in early 2023, award-winning theatre company Edinburgh based Magnetic North return with the premiere and short run of We Will Hear The Angels is the culmination of a season of events to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary. The performance uses music, words and movement toContinue reading “Edinburgh’s Magnetic North Celebrates Anniversary with We Will Hear the Angels”
Dublin Theatre Company Fishamble Returns to Traverse Theatre with HEAVEN
HEAVEN, from award winning Irish writer, Eugene O’Brien, premiered at the Dublin Theatre Festival in October 2022, and toured Ireland prior to transferring Off-Broadway to 59E59 Theaters, New York, in January 2023. This upcoming run marks the first return to the stage for HEAVEN following its critically acclaimed, sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival FringeContinue reading “Dublin Theatre Company Fishamble Returns to Traverse Theatre with HEAVEN”
Young Writers Unlock Creativity Through Traverse Class Act Showcase
Scotland’s youth take centre stage as the Traverse Class Act transforms arts education and accessibility through new story telling. The programme takes the Traverse’s flagship engagement programme on tour, across Aberdeenshire, Ayrshire, Edinburgh, Inverness, Mull and Dumfries & Galloway. engaging over 400 young people from diverse backgrounds. Collaborations with local venues such as Aberdeen Arts Centre, Ayr Gaiety Theatre andContinue reading “Young Writers Unlock Creativity Through Traverse Class Act Showcase”
A Noble Clown Scottish Storytelling Centre
Duncan Macrae, born in 1905, was a weel kent name in Scotland during his time as an actor of stage and screens large and small for over 40 years. Despite his past fame and the respect for his craft, his name is now largely only known to folk of an older generation who recall hisContinue reading “A Noble Clown Scottish Storytelling Centre”
Cinderella Festival Theatre Pantomime
It’s very easy to become cynical when Edinburgh dons her gaudy festive gear earlier and earlier in the year, but one step into the warm welcoming atmosphere of the Festival Theatre at panto time, full of swirling lights and music, scatters that feeling like a handful of fairy dust. This year’s production is Cinderella starringContinue reading “Cinderella Festival Theatre Pantomime”
National Theatre of Scotland and Lepus Productions Presents World Premiere of Keli
Award winning composer Martin Green, best known as the accordionist in folk trio Lau, makes his playwriting debut with KELI that will be staged to chime with 40 years anniversary of the miners’ strikes. Based on personal stories from the critically acclaimed BBC Radio 4 series ‘Love, Spit and Valve Oil’, the play celebrates community,Continue reading “National Theatre of Scotland and Lepus Productions Presents World Premiere of Keli”
Edinburgh’s Scottish Storytelling Centre Celebrates Scotland’s Rich Theatre History
As part of Edinburgh’s 900 celebrations, the Scottish Storytelling Centre is holding a selection of free talks and performances exploring Edinburgh’s rich theatre history on the weekend of St Andrew’s Day, 30th November and 1st December 2024. Highlights include A Noble Clown, a new solo play written and performed by Edinburgh born actor Michael Daviot, that tells theContinue reading “Edinburgh’s Scottish Storytelling Centre Celebrates Scotland’s Rich Theatre History”
Traverse Theatre Brings Stories from Edinburgh’s Writing Talent This December
Bold stories that question the world and give voice to fear and hope are set to fill the Traverse stages and bar this December. Curated by the theatre’s team of new writing specialists, creative voices belonging to people of all ages and experiences are set to entertain and challenge audiences who come together over theContinue reading “Traverse Theatre Brings Stories from Edinburgh’s Writing Talent This December”
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