This summer marks the long-anticipated return of Scotland’s leading independent cinema. On 27 June 2025, Filmhouse opens its doors and looks to the future as a home for community connection and cinematic discovery. Following a £2 million refurbishment, Filmhouse returns with new leadership, a vision which builds on the venue’s legacy as a space for learning and discovery,Continue reading “SCOTLAND’S FLAGSHIP CINEMA, ‘FILMHOUSE’ IN EDINBURGH REOPENS ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC ON 27 JUNE 2025 “
Tag Archives: news
Citadel Arts Group Marks 30 Years with Celebration of Its Local Community in EH7
Citadel Arts Group was founded 30 years ago by the late Scottish novelist Millie Gray and Liz Hare with the idea of giving voice to older writers. Still meeting at the Leith Dockers Club for a weekly Playwrights Workshop, writers, aged between 60 to 90-plus, are given the chance to see their work developed andContinue reading “Citadel Arts Group Marks 30 Years with Celebration of Its Local Community in EH7”
Edinburgh International Film Festival Announces Industry Partnership with New UK Production Company UNIFIED
UNIFIED will curate a special strand of industry events as part of this year’s Festival Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) and newly formed production outfit UNIFIED have today announced they are partnering on a special strand of events as part of the industry programme at this year’s Festival. UNIFIED was founded this year by award-winning producers Amy JacksonContinue reading “Edinburgh International Film Festival Announces Industry Partnership with New UK Production Company UNIFIED”
Edinburgh International Film Festival Announces Opening Film
Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has announced that Eva Victor’s acclaimed comedy-drama SORRY, BABY will open the Festival in August. Something bad happened to Agnes (Eva Victor) but life goes on… for everyone around her, at least. When a beloved friend visits her, Agnes starts to realise just how stuck she has been and beginsContinue reading “Edinburgh International Film Festival Announces Opening Film”
Louis Stewart’s I Thought About You Reissued at Last
Dublin-based Livia Records reissues Irish guitar master Louis Stewart’s all-star 1977 recording, I Thought About You on 29th May. Long deleted and much sought after in its original vinyl form, I Thought About You features Stewart with the American rhythm section of bassist Sam Jones and drummer Billy Higgins and leading European pianist John Taylor. ItContinue reading “Louis Stewart’s I Thought About You Reissued at Last”
Brian Cox and Sandy Grierson to Star in New Satirical Play This Summer
Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre announce the dates of preview shows for Make It Happen, an epic new production that sees proud Dundonian Brian Cox make his return to the stage where he first began his iconic career. Following its preview run at Dundee Rep, Make It Happen will head to the Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) where itsContinue reading “Brian Cox and Sandy Grierson to Star in New Satirical Play This Summer”
Edinburgh to Host European Arts Festivals Summit 2025
From 27th-30th April 2025, more than 200 festival directors, pioneering artists and cultural leaders will assemble at The Hub, the iconic home of the Edinburgh International Festival, the original festival that sparked Edinburgh’s legacy as the festival city 78 years ago. Over four days the premier annual gathering of Europe’s most visionary festival makers, the Arts Festivals SummitContinue reading “Edinburgh to Host European Arts Festivals Summit 2025 “
Testimony Bears Witness to Solo Saxophone Mastery
Saxophonist Phil Bancroft releases Testimony, an improvised suite forsolo saxophone, as the 6th release on his Myriad Streams platform onFriday 25th April. Recorded during lockdown in 2021 in a barn on the smallholding he andhis wife, Jude, had recently moved into, Testimony was musicallycompletely unplanned and spontaneous. “I was exploring the amazing acoustics of theContinue reading “Testimony Bears Witness to Solo Saxophone Mastery”
Violinist Brings Saxophone and Strings to the Queen’s Hall
Violinist Seonaid Aitken returns to the Queen’s Hall on Thursday 10th April to perform her widely admired Chasing Sakura suite. Written for a string ensemble – two violins, viola, cello, and double bass – with saxophonist Harben Kay as featured soloist, Chasing Sakura was composed while Seonaid was recovering from a serious horse-riding accident andContinue reading “Violinist Brings Saxophone and Strings to the Queen’s Hall”
Summerhall Arts Raring to Go After New Lease Signing
Following the signing of a new lease, Summerhall Arts envisages becoming Edinburgh’s leading arts organisation. Its aims are to champion and cultivate creativity, encourage cultural exchange, and offer a vibrant, inclusive programme of multidisciplinary arts that deepens Scotland’s cultural fabric. In addition it looks to providing a community-focused platform with opportunities to support and develop emergingContinue reading “Summerhall Arts Raring to Go After New Lease Signing”
Radio Summerhall Arts 