Posts Tagged ‘theatre’
World’s only psychic duck plays its part in Fringe
A show about wonderful women, strange encounters and a fairground mystery that occurred on the Welsh coast many moons ago… all told with the aid of the world’s only psychic duck! Ada Campe has been performing her unique and exciting blend of comedy, variety, magic and shouting at various comedy and cabaret nights across the…
Read MoreEurovision Young Musicians coming to Scotland
When you think of the word ‘Eurovision’, the high camp and drama of the song contest springs to mind, but there is a more refined side to the organisation as well. This year’s Eurovision Young Musicians 2018 will see young artists from 18 countries taking part, as the competition comes to Scotland for the first…
Read MoreScottish Opera ready to make its festival debut
Scottish Opera is performing at the award-winning Lammermuir Festival in East Lothian for the first time this September, with a new semi-staged performance of Benjamin Britten’s The Burning Fiery Furnace. Soloists, chorus and instrumentalists perform Britten’s colourful and exotic Church Parable in Haddington’s mediaeval St Mary’s Parish Church, telling the tale of Nebuchadnezzar and the…
Read MoreArts festival needs to raise £80,000 for it to continue
A leading Scottish independent arts festival is appealing to raise £80,000 in funding so it can continue. Hidden Door is appealing for help to secure its future, as Edinburgh’s alternative arts festival has grown fast over the last five years. It began as an experimental project launched by a group of volunteers in 2014, and…
Read MoreEdinburgh Fringe Review: Gusset Grippers
An absolute must for women who have experienced childbirth and/or are ‘ of a certain age’. This slick, incredibly funny show is written and presented by Elaine Miller, physiotherapist, mother and recovered incontinent who enjoys revealing the wonders of the pelvic floor and how to get yours in tip-top shape (men and women) which will…
Read MoreEdinburgh Fringe review: Jimeoin: Result!
This well-kent Irish comedian has had a loyal Fringe following for 25 years. He is a familiar face on ‘Live at the Apollo’, the Royal Variety performance, and he had his own smash-hit show in NYC off-Broadway. Observational comedy touching on everything from Trump to Jesus and some fresh new material involving the cost of…
Read MoreYou’re invited to a wedding at this year’s Fringe
A frenzied bride on a rollercoaster journey of debauched self-discovery and empowerment is entertaining at the Fringe. Laura is an immersive debut solo tragicomedy by Elina Alminas, set at a wedding party, where the audience play the guests. It has been created as a response and rejection of the stereotypical roles women are most likely…
Read MoreCreative work will take centre stage at event
A showcase featuring the works of 140 artists and makers is coming to Perthshire. This year’s Perthshire Open Studios offers the chance to enjoy the work of a fabulous array of 140 artists and makers in studios across one of Scotland’s most beautiful regions. The nine-day event, from 1-9 September, is an opportunity to meet…
Read MoreThe puppet masters will premier new production
Multi-award winning puppetry innovators Blind Summit are premiering their new show, Henry, at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. It follows the huge Edinburgh Fringe successes of Citizen Puppet (2015) and The Table (2011), both Scotsman Fringe First Award winners, amongst many other awards when touring internationally, with really strong reviews and audience reaction. Set within a…
Read MoreLots to do in the great outdoors at Drumlanrig
Families are being encouraged to make the most of the last few weeks of the summer holidays and get into the great outdoors. Hands on Ranger activities at Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate, situated on the Queensberry Estate in Dumfries and Galloway, have proven popular this summer. Junior Ranger workshops, heritage tours, nature walks, outdoor…
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