International Festival Review: Trojan Women

 Megan Amato reviews Trojan Women at the Edinburgh International Festival. As someone who usually keeps the media consumed to happy – or at least bittersweet – endings,  a retelling of Euripides’ epic tragedy may seem like an odd choice. However, I was immediately drawn to this women-forward production combining Korean pansori with a famous Greek…

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Il Wol Dang on traditional Korean music at the Fringe

Megan Amato talks to band Il Wol Dang about traditional Korean music, jazz and the message they hope to spread. ‘Do you know BTS?’ asked Lee Ju-hang, her question followed by the immediate laughter of her three band members, manager and myself.  Indeed, it would be more of a challenge to find someone who hasn’t…

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The Art of Beasts: Life Drawing Class at the Cauldron Edinburgh

Megan Amato checks out a life drawing class at the Cauldron, Edinburgh. Edinburgh’s festivals may bring a host of exciting and novel acts, and while the Cauldron Pub has never needed an excuse to introduce intriguing and magical entertainment, they have upped the ante with enough month-long worth to fill your wizard boots. One alluring…

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Snap up 2 FREE tickets to The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show

Looking to improve your home in 2023? Keen to improve the energy efficiency of your home? Or maybe you’re dreaming of building a secure, sustainable home from scratch? Whether you’re an experience renovator or self-builder, or planning your first ever project, you will find out everything you need to make your ideas a reality at…

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