Paisley Opera’s brand new translation of Cavalleria Rustica

Professional soloists and the Amicus orchestra will join Paisley Opera’s full community chorus in a new production of Mascagni’s romantic masterpiece Cavalleria Rusticana, with a new, specially commissioned ‘Paisley’ translation. There will be four performances running from Friday 29 April to Monday 2 May, at a new outdoor covered venue in Paisley. Conducted by Alistair…

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The Curious Incident is far more than a shaggy dog story

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a play many of my friends have talked about, but I’d never actually seen. I’d seen it advertised on visits to London, and knew actress Pearl Mackie had appeared in it before joining Peter Capaldi in his final season in Doctor Who. Aside from the…

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Aquarium to mark its first 25 years of conservation

One of the North East’s most beloved visitor attractions is celebrating 25 years of success this Easter. Macduff Marine Aquarium has been entertaining and educating people about the local marine environment since opening in 1997. The aquarium will mark the occasion with a Silver Splash gala event on the weekend of 9 and 10 April,…

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A little blast of Hairspray will have you smiling all day

If you’ve been to see a musical on stage, and you’re still singing its final number most than 12 hours later, the chances are, you’ve had a damned good night out. So, the tune in my head? It’s You Can’t Stop The Beat, the closing number from the entirely fabulous Hairspray – The Musical. Based…

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Paul McGann and the April issue in the Scottish Field podcast

Former Doctor Who star Paul McGann is the special guest in the 40th Scottish Field podcast. The Withnail and I, Monocled Mutineer and Hornblower actor was in Scotland on Sunday, and he took time out to chat to Scottish Field about his love of silent film, as well as some of his work in Scotland.…

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A unique Gaelic Festival coming to Tighnabruaich

Tighnabruaich is hosting a unique Gaelic Festival as part of International Gaelic Week and the Year of Storytelling. Taking place on March 26, this will be a fun-packed family introduction to Scotland’s Gaelic language and heritage. Special guest presenters and performers include: Gillebride MacMillan of Outlander fame, Àdhamh Ó Broin film and media consultant and…

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See James McAvoy on stage in Glasgow – for £15

Tickets to see Scottish Hollywood star James McAvoy on his return to the Glasgow stage are being released on Monday – for £15. Theatre Royal, Glasgow is has announced that under-30s, key workers and those receiving government benefits will be eligible to book £15 tickets for Cyrano de Bergerac starring James McAvoy, thanks to The…

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Views over Loch Ness from a luxurious home

A stunning home with amazing views over Loch Ness has been brought to the market. Presented by Strutt and Park, Fern View House is a stunning, luxurious home with a fantastic contemporary feel, commanding an elevated position on a wooded hillside with magnificent views over the loch. Its interior takes inspiration from its natural surroundings…

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An emotional and hopeful portrait of depression

In April 2021, with Glasgow’s Tron Theatre unable to programme live theatre, it embarked upon a short, development season where they offered up time and space to creatives to workshop potential future projects. As Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir had been engaged in 2020 as Mayfesto resident director but was unable to deliver this project due to…

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The moving story of political cartoonist and exile Josep Bartolí

Aurel’s multi-award-winning animated debut film Josep featured at Summerhall on January 30 and February 6 as part of the French Film Festival UK. Introduced by the director of CinemaAttic and Catalan Film Festival Rafael Cueto in the small theatre of no more than 30 people, it made for an intimate viewing befitting to the emotional…

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