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New dance show captures 1980s New York

Scottish Dance Theatre present Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith-inspired Velvet Petal, the newest work choreographed by artistic director Fleur Darkin. The latest dance production from Scottish...

Book review: Rousay Remembered by Tom Lennie

What’s the story? Tom Lennie shares the stories his mother, Phebe Marwick once told him of her childhood, growing up in the Wasbister district of...
Scottish Heritage Angel Awards 2017 winners

Honouring those who preserve Scottish heritage

People and groups who do their bit to protect Scottish heritage are being urged to enter the Scottish Heritage Angel Awards. Nominations opened to find...

London theatre coming straight to Scotland

An acclaimed London theatrical production is to be broadcast into Scottish cinemas next month. Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband, s the third play in the...
The Citizens Theatre in Glasgow

Tickets now available for first shows at new home

Tickets are now on sale for the first two productions to be staged during the Citizens Theatre’s first season away from home. While temporarily presenting...
Inside the State Cinema, before the work begins (Photo: Chris Scott)

Breathing new life into abandoned old buildings

Disused venues in Edinburgh are being given an incredible new lease of life for the Hidden Door festival. Hidden Door is a not-for-profit volunteer run...


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