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”
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No Dogs No Italians French Film Festival 2024
Alain Ughetto is a French born animator and filmmaker who, in this his second feature film, Interdit aux Chiens et aux Italiens (No Dogs No Italians), has created a deeply personal homage to his Italian predecessors. The beautifully constructed stop motion film, that was 9 years in the making, charts the economic migration and eventualContinue reading “No Dogs No Italians French Film Festival 2024 “
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”
Saxophonist Bancroft Launches New, Personally Groundbreaking Album
Scottish saxophonist Phil Bancroft releases Finding Hope (When All Seems Lost), the debut album by his new trio, The Beautiful Storm, on his Myriad Streams platform on Monday 16th December. Featuring Bancroft’s long-time colleague, the consistently inventive guitarist Graeme Stephen and the Delhi-based tabla master Gyan Singh, the new group explores a range of musicalContinue reading “Saxophonist Bancroft Launches New, Personally Groundbreaking Album”
Actor Dougray Scott Announced as New Into Film Ambassador for Scotland
On Wednesday 4th December, Into Film Scotland’s festive breakfast event was held at Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh to not only celebrate their 10th anniversary, but to announce that award-winning actor, Dougray Scott is to be its new Industry Ambassador for Scotland. Scott, who appeared at the industry event via video link, says “I am incredibly honouredContinue reading “Actor Dougray Scott Announced as New Into Film Ambassador for Scotland”
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”
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”
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”
Scotland’s National Dance Organisation for Young People Appoints New Co-CEOs
YDance (Scottish Youth Dance), Scotland’s national dance organisation for children and young people, announces the appointment with immediate effect of Kelly Shearer and Anna Kenrick as Co-Chief Executive Officers. This leadership team brings a combined wealth of experience and a shared commitment to expanding YDance’s impact across Scotland and beyond, advancing a mission of inclusiveContinue reading “Scotland’s National Dance Organisation for Young People Appoints New Co-CEOs”
French Film Festival UK 2024 Unveils Latest Programme
French Film Festival UK 2024, the only francophone film event in the UK, is ready to return to screens for its 32nd edition, maintaining its commitment to offering a broad selection of exciting and challenging films. This year it partners with MUBI giving an opportunity to view films from several festival icons including several ScottishContinue reading “French Film Festival UK 2024 Unveils Latest Programme”
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