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”
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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”
Kasia Molga’s How to Find the Soul of a Sailor Comes to Edinburgh’s Inspace Gallery
Acclaimed interdisciplinary artist, designer and storyteller, Kasia Molga, invites you to explore her first iteration of How to Find the Soul of a Sailor, a deeply personal and innovative project that fuses the past, present, and future through the lens of artificial intelligence and memory. This work is the result of The New Real 2023-2024 commissionContinue reading “Kasia Molga’s How to Find the Soul of a Sailor Comes to Edinburgh’s Inspace Gallery”
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”
Film Calling for Ban on Greyhound Racing up for Top Prize at Film Festival
The 6th Big Syn International Film Festival, that is the world’s biggest sustainability film festival, had a grand opening at Europe’s biggest screen, London’s Piccadilly Lights, where it reached over 45 million in 120 countries. It is led by a Grand Jury of OSCAR, BAFTA and EMMY award-winners and leaders from the United Nations, House of Lords, as wellContinue reading “Film Calling for Ban on Greyhound Racing up for Top Prize at Film Festival”
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”
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