Posts Tagged ‘theatre’
Sweet dreams with Adam’s fantastic fiddling skills
Scottish Composer of the Year Adam Sutherland’s new album does indeed come from Some Other Land. As one of Scotland’s foremost fiddlers, having cut his teeth with such luminaries as the Peatbog Faeries, Croft No. 5 and Treacherous Orchestra and not forgetting the immense talents of Session A9, it is perhaps not by accident that…
Read MoreThe Greatest Show on Earth will be in Glasgow
The Easter holidays are just round the corner and a trip to the cinema has inspired Scottish Youth Theatre’s latest holiday programme. If you’ve been inspired by Hugh Jackman’s latest movie outing – The Greatest Showman then your next trip should be to Scottish Youth Theatre this Easter. During the school holidays they present The…
Read MoreA double boost to restore Aberdeen Music Hall
An £8.7million campaign to revamp Aberdeen Music Hall has been given a huge boost. Aberdeen Performing Arts (APA) has announce the launch of a new corporate sponsorship campaign in support of the Music Hall Transformation. The scheme has been kicked off with donations totalling £10,000 from Aberdeen Standard Investments and BP. APA, the charitable trust…
Read MoreThe Royal National Mòd is heading for Perth
Perth has been announced as the host for the Royal National Mòd in 2021. Perth and Kinross Council, the Gaelic Society of Perth and Horsecross Arts prepared a bid in partnership, with the aim of introducing new audiences to the Mòd and showcasing Perth’s cultural assets. Since Perth last welcomed Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail in…
Read MoreMemories and info wanted on Raemoir House
Scottish Field readers’ knowledge of a prestigious Aberdeenshire house is being sought. Raemoir House, in Banchory, is magnificent in stature yet so welcoming in atmosphere, and first opened its doors to guests in 1943. Initially it was a place of sanctuary for Londoners during the final years of the war, becoming known as the Cartridges…
Read MoreTickets are now on sale for two outstanding musicals
Two new spectacular star-studded shows to hit His Majesty’s Theatre in Aberdeen for first time. Aberdeen Performing Arts (APA) will welcome both the fashionable, Olivier Award-winning Kinky Boots and Cilla – The Musical to His Majesty’s Theatre for their inaugural runs on the stage, further adding to APA’s strong events calendar for the next two…
Read MoreScots actor Mark Bonnar lifts critics’ prize
Scots actor Mark Bonnar has been awarded Best Actor in the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards 2018. The Edinburgh man was given the prestigious honour for his roles in programmes including Eric, Ernie and Me, which was screened at Christmas on the BBC. Mark scooped the award for four outstanding performances; Eric, Ernie and Me (BBC…
Read MoreSomething for everyone in Edinburgh
Ballet, fun for the girls, a farce and an exhibition are taking place in Edinburgh this week. Here’s our guide to what’s on in the capital this week. Russian State Ballet of Siberia’s Swan Lake, 23-24 March, Edinburgh Playhouse. The greatest ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s iconic score in this…
Read MoreMatilda musical will cast its spell in Edinburgh
The musical version of Roald Dahl’s much-loved Matilda is coming to Edinburgh – and tickets go on sale next week. The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that the UK and Ireland tour of Matilda The Musical will extend into 2019, including Edinburgh, accompanied by a specially devised education programme, Change My Story, for schools. Winner…
Read MoreThe curtain is rising across the Scottish capital
Adaptations of 80s musical movies, hits from the 50s and 60s and classical music are just some of the events happening in Edinburgh this week. The Play that Goes Wrong, until March 17, Festival Theatre. The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can…
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