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Fringe appoints Riverside’s Lankester

Fringe appoints Riverside’s Lankester

Riverside Studios’ CEO Tony Lankester next head of EdFringe Tony Lankester has been named to take over from Shona McCarthy as Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, the charity which oversees the running of the Edinburgh Fringe. McCarthy announced in October 2024 that she would be stepping down from the role in March, […]

Jan 30 2025 | By | Reply More
Creative Scotland doubles multi-year funded organisations

Creative Scotland doubles multi-year funded organisations

Stability assured and extra funds awarded for many companies

Summerhall Arts, Pianodrome and Tortoise in a Nutshell are among 43 Edinburgh-based companies to join those receiving three-year funding awards from Creative Scotland to cover core costs and programmes of work.

Jan 30 2025 | By | Reply More
Lyceum: Coraline cancelled

Lyceum: Coraline cancelled

Neil Gaiman adaptation cancelled after allegations of misconduct

The musical adaptation of Coraline, due to tour to the Lyceum from 26 June to 19 July has been cancelled following allegations of sexual miss-conduct against the original author Neil Gaiman.

Jan 29 2025 | By | Reply More
Leith Theatre’s future consolidated

Leith Theatre’s future consolidated

Leith Theatre Trust secure 50 year lease on building

Leith Theatre Trust has announced a significant milestone in securing a viable future for the venue as it signs a 50-year lease with Edinburgh City Council to run the building.

Jan 29 2025 | By | Reply More
Storm Éowyn

Storm Éowyn

Shows effected by big wind on Friday 24 Jan

Update: All productions for tonight have either been cancelled or postponed

Jan 24 2025 | By | Reply More
Brunton remembers Rikki Fulton

Brunton remembers Rikki Fulton

Rikki & Me gets community revival

The Brunton Theatre is staging a rare revival of Rikki & Me, which takes a lingering look at the life, comedy and death of legendary Scottish comic, Rikki Fulton, based on the book of the same name by his wife, Kate Matheson.

Jan 19 2025 | By | Reply More
MAMA hits 75 with Shrek

MAMA hits 75 with Shrek

Musselburgh company celebrate 75 years

MAMA, the Musselburgh Amateur Musical Association, will celebrate its 75th year with a production of Shrek the Musical at the Loretto School Theatre, from 12 to 15 February 2025.

Jan 17 2025 | By | Reply More
Summerhall confirms EdFringe 2025

Summerhall confirms EdFringe 2025

Summerhall Arts charity announces future plans

Summerhall will be a venue at EdFringe 2025 according to Summerhall Arts, the independent charity set up in 2023 to take over the running of Summerhall’s arts and performance programme.

Jan 10 2025 | By | Reply More
Summerhall pays acts

Summerhall pays acts

All EdFringe 2024 acts now paid, says M’ment

All Summerhall’s EdFringe 2024 box office money has been paid out to performers, according to Robert McDowell, the director of Summerhall Management Ltd which runs the arts venue on behalf of owners Oesselmann Estate Limited.

Jan 8 2025 | By | Reply More
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