“There are no such things as the Elgin Marbles” – Melina Mercouri In the early years of the 19th century Lord Elgin, while Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, had a number of sculptures and other artifacts from the Parthenon shipped home. The majority reside in the British Museum, although many suspect that there are someContinue reading “The Marbles”
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Capital Theatres Launches The People’s Archive Celebrating King’s Theatre’s Legacy
Offering free online access to a wide selection of archival materials from the King’s Theatre spanning more than a century of history, The People’s Archive is now available on Capital Theatres’ website where users can immerse themselves in the history of the King’s Theatre through programmes, photo galleries, playbills, newspaper clippings and oral histories. Supported by theContinue reading “Capital Theatres Launches The People’s Archive Celebrating King’s Theatre’s Legacy “
Exhibition from Iranian Photographer Set to Open in Craigmillar
Laleh Sherkat is an Iranian photographer currently living in Craigmillar in Edinburgh. Born in 1963, she graduated with a BA in photography from Tehran University in 1989 and has won various awards for her work, including the Golden Medal for the International Asahi Shinbone Competition in 1988. She is a member of the Press Photographers SocietyContinue reading “Exhibition from Iranian Photographer Set to Open in Craigmillar”
Liberation Scotland Has Begun Decolonization Process with Submission to UN
On 7th March, on behalf of more than 17,000 members of Liberation Scotland, Justice pour Tous Internationale notified the Secretary-General of the United Nations in New York and the Chair and Bureau of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) of the establishment of Scotland’s peaceful liberation movement. It also submitted an advance noticeContinue reading “Liberation Scotland Has Begun Decolonization Process with Submission to UN”
Time Capsule Contents Discovered at The King’s Theatre Have Been Revealed
In December 2024, a glass bottle was discovered at the King’s Theatre during the ongoing redevelopment project, by theatre photographer and historian Mike Hume. At last, the contents of the 119-year-old hidden message, that had been hidden inside the plaster crown at the centre of the King’s Theatre proscenium arch right above the stage. haveContinue reading “Time Capsule Contents Discovered at The King’s Theatre Have Been Revealed”
Debut Play Keli from Award-winning Composer Martin Green Has Cast Announced
Marking their first time collaboration, National Theatre of Scotland (NTS) have joined with Artistic Director of Lepus Productions Martin Green to co-produce a new play, KELI. Best known as the virtuoso accordionist in the folk trio Lau, Martin Green has spent the past two years on a journey into the world of brass bands, culminating in this staging of KELI.Continue reading “Debut Play Keli from Award-winning Composer Martin Green Has Cast Announced”
Conservation Work Begins on John Byrne’s Iconic King’s Theatre Dome Painting
The late John Byrne’s iconic dome design, that stands as an important piece of Edinburgh’s theatrical heritage, is being protected and restored thanks to expert conservation work that is part of the King’s Theatre redevelopment project. John Byrne played an important role in the history of the King’s Theatre through his All the World’s a Stage muralContinue reading “Conservation Work Begins on John Byrne’s Iconic King’s Theatre Dome Painting”
The Famous Spiegeltent Returns to Edinburgh to Celebrate 105 Years of Spangle
This year marks the 105th birthday of The Famous Spiegeltent, the original travelling venue and oldest peripatetic spiegeltent in circulation, that reflects its name as it offers delights and intrigues in its fantastical portable space. As a bonus, the 21st birthday of the notorious, multi-award-winning house show, La Clique, is part of the centenary plus celebrations. BuiltContinue reading “The Famous Spiegeltent Returns to Edinburgh to Celebrate 105 Years of Spangle”
Leith Theatre’s Campaign Boost with Support from National Lottery Heritage Fund
Leith Theatre is well imbedded in the local community, and is an important local asset celebrating the heritage and civic pride of Leith. With this in mind, it is especially good news that, just days after being included on the Theatres Trust ‘Theatres at Risk’ Register for the ninth year, and shortly after securing aContinue reading “Leith Theatre’s Campaign Boost with Support from National Lottery Heritage Fund”
Springburn Cowlairs Cooperative Society Monument Repaired
Artist Mandy McIntosh was born and brought up in the North East of Glasgow and lived through the ‘80s demolitions and reconfiguration of Springburn. Her work in the last decade is informed by spatial injustice and often involves the recuperation of neglected sculptures in working class space. Among other things, Mandy works long term andContinue reading “Springburn Cowlairs Cooperative Society Monument Repaired”
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