Posts Tagged ‘theatre’
These coffee cocktails will keep you awake
A Scots restaurant is preparing for National Coffee Day with a new menu of limited edition coffee cocktails. In September, Edinburgh’s Dine will be serving some delicious caffeine-injected cocktails. From the classic Vodka Espresso to a milky Flat White Martini or a strong and short Espresso Ristretto, the multi-award winning luxury brasserie and cocktail lounge…
Read MoreScottish castle takes spot in UK Hidden Gems survey
An Argyll castle is on the wish-lists for many travellers, with the open-air theatre securing top spot in a new Hidden Gems survey. McCarthy & Stone’s Hidden Gems survey had over 1400 participants and a selection of Hidden Gems to choose from, took place earlier this year and garnered exciting results. With an aim to…
Read MoreFirst Minister is booked to appear at festival
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is being welcomed as a special guest at the 20th Wigtown Book Festival to talk about the literature that has inspired her. This year’s 20th annual festival, from 21 to 30 September, is a landmark for an event that has grown from small beginnings to be one of Scotland’s best-loved…
Read MoreThis Pelican brief is an uplifting experience
Prepare yourself for an hour of the most surreal and physical style of comedy as critically acclaimed Pelican bring a brand new, mad cap, uplifting and hugely entertaining show to this year’s Fringe. Formed by ex-Cambridge Footlights Sam Grabiner, Jordan Mitchell and Guy Emanuel, Pelican blend sketch, improvisation and physical theatre to create the finest comedy…
Read MoreTheatre company veterans visit PoppyScotland
Sick and injured veterans from Bravo 22 Company, one of the most remarkable theatre groups at the Fringe, today visited Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory in Edinburgh to highlight the work of Poppyscotland. All are taking part in Unspoken a premiere inspired by the stories of 100 ex-service men and women which runs from 21-27 August.…
Read MoreScotland’s second veterinary nursing course to begin
Scotland is known for its love of animals, and Scotland’s Rural College has just become one of only two higher education institutions in Scotland to offer a degree in Veterinary Nursing. Welcoming its first intake next month, the course will allow students to graduate as a Registered Veterinary Nurse with the Royal College of Veterinary…
Read MoreEdinburgh Gin have been getting into the festival spirit
With the world’s largest arts festival in town, Edinburgh Gin has been welcoming international visitors and locals alike to enjoy the festivities in style. Taking over the city with a range of bespoke pop up bars and activities, Edinburgh Gin has presence throughout the Festival with sites at some of the festival’s main venues. Appearing…
Read MoreFestival fringe review – Elise
If this is the standard of production from a young troupe of actors, writers and directors, the future of British theatre is in safe hands. Elise tells the story of the troubled life of Elise Cowen, a member of the Beat generation of the 1950s. Whilst alive she was troubled by mental health issues and…
Read MoreArmy veterans bring experiences to the Fringe
A cast of injured and sick former service men and women are on their way to the Edinburgh Fringe to premiere Unspoken, a play based on the stories of 100 veterans. These are people who have experienced life in the extreme. The play, written by Gary Kitching and presented by the Bravo 22 Company military…
Read MoreJust William appears at this year’s Fringe
Just William is one of the enduring fictional characters of the 20th century, and he’s appearing at the Fringe this year. Shedload Theatre is currently bringing Richmal Crompton’s Just William’s Luck to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, running until 26 August, at Underbelly. Crompton’s beloved stories of the invincible William Brown burst to life in an…
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