Posts Tagged ‘theatre’
Ignite Fellowship winners revealed by book trust
Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading and writing, has today announced the inaugural Ignite Fellowship awardees. Theatre-maker Annie George and poet Marjorie Lotfi Gill were selected by a panel including representatives from Scottish Book Trust and a professional writer. Annie George is based in Portobello, and her recent plays include Edinburgh…
Read MoreAladdin is a night packed with laughs – oh yes it is
Pantomime isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but I’ve never understood why anyone would to knock it. It’s an art form in its own right – everyone knows what to expect from watching one, with audience interaction, a few topical gags, at least one silly character, songs, dancing, a twist on a well-known story, men dressed…
Read MoreHigh street museum just misses out on award
Industry leaders have praised Paisley: The Secret Collection after it just missed out on the Cultural Project of the Year Award at the 2018 Architects’ Journal Architecture Awards. The project was ‘Highly Commended’ by the judges for the inventive nature of its aim to revitalise the high street by bringing the area’s historic collections to…
Read MoreRisque jokes and laughs with Beauty and the Beast
You know the feeling you get the day after you’ve put in a solid workout at the gym? That welcome burn that reminds you of your efforts and eases your conscience as you reach for yet another office mince pie. I felt a similar pain this morning in my face after going to see this…
Read MoreThe Bodyguard offers one moment in time to remember
Turning hit films into musicals seems to be de rigeur at present. The Lion King, Shrek, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Dirty Dancing, to name just a few, have found their way from the silver screen to the stage. Another adaptation being brought to life before our eyes is The Bodyguard – based on the…
Read MoreCelebrate a rural Christmas this weekend
Stargazing, carol-singing, a pantomime and a festive craft fair are part of an action-packed programme planned for the National Museum of Rural Life’s Christmas Fair at the Farm event. It will take place at the East Kilbride attraction on Sunday, 9 December. This special festive countryside celebration includes the chance to see donkeys in a…
Read MoreStep into Christmas with New Lanark’s olde world charm
New Lanark looks wonderful and historic – and even moreso in the festive season. There’s a lot going on at New Lanark World Heritage Site this festive season, from festive lunches and dinners, to disco party nights, Christmas Carols by Candlelight, Pantomime and special visits from Santa Claus to help light up the eyes of…
Read MoreWhat could be more Scottish than whisky-infused salmon?
Chef Ed Barnard of Right to Roam today brings us another delicious recipe, in partnership with BenRiach Whisky. Right to Roam is an event caterer based in both Speyside and London. Food is made from scratch, using the best of local produce, with an emphasis on theatre and playfulness and the freedom to be inspired…
Read MoreScottish Ballet to present Cinderella this festive season
Scottish Ballet is travelling across Scotland and the north of England, as it returns with Christopher Hampson’s highly-acclaimed classic, Cinderella. Immerse yourself in the ultimate spectacle of light, love and transformation, as Scottish Ballet close their 2018/2019 Season with the magical and much-loved Cinderella. Cinderella opens from 8 December 2018 – 2 February 2019, touring…
Read MoreImaginative dance production in Edinburgh
One of Britain’s leading contemporary dance company is currently presenting its first full length narrative dance work in almost 40 years in Edinburgh. Choreographed by two-time Olivier Award-winner Kim Brandstrup in collaboration with filmmakers the Quay Brothers, Life is a Dream is a two-act, modern reimagining of the 17th-century play by Pedro Calderón de la…
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