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”
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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”
Wonder Fools Bring Season Four of Youth Project Positive Stories for Negative Times
Robbie Gordon – Co-founder Robbie is a theatre-maker born in Prestonpans specialising in making work with and for communities. He trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland graduating in 2016 with the Drama in Education Award. He is the joint Artistic Director of Wonder Fools alongside Jack Nurse. And formerly the Creative Engagement Director atContinue reading “Wonder Fools Bring Season Four of Youth Project Positive Stories for Negative Times”
Craigmillar-Based Young Company Has First Tour with Dance and Live Music Production
Starting this October, a company of teenage performers from Craigmillar and Niddrie will go on their first ever tour with the production That Feeling When, a dance theatre production with live music, looking at how the seasons can be a guide to what feels good in the cycle of teenage years. Based since 2012 in Greater Craigmillar, Edinburgh,Continue reading “Craigmillar-Based Young Company Has First Tour with Dance and Live Music Production”
SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL 2024
PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED 18 – 31 October 2024 Today (Wed 11 Sep) with support from the Scottish Government’s Festivals EXPO Fund and Creative Scotland, the Scottish International Storytelling Festival launched its 35th festival programme. The Scottish International Storytelling Festival (18 to 31 October 2024) is organised by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) and is the world’sContinue reading “SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL 2024”
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