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Macrae Celebrated
Edinburgh 900 goes to the theatre
As part of the Edinburgh 900 celebrations, there are a series of events at the Scottish Storytelling Centre this weekend examining the history of theatre in Edinburgh.
Lung Ha at 40: Spotlight on… Amy McCombes
Lung Ha at 40
To mark its 40th anniversary, Lung Ha theatre commissioned a series of portraits of the 25-strong company from Edinburgh-based photographer Peter Dibdin. We are publishing a new portrait every fortnight. Today our spotlight is on Lung Ha actor Amy McCombes.
Mary QoS Ballet for EIF
Scottish Ballet to premiere Mary, Queen of Scots ballet at EIF 2025
Scottish Ballet is adding a new full-length narrative ballet about Mary, Queen of Scots to its repertoire, with a premiere at next summer’s Edinburgh International Festival, followed by a Scottish tour.
Lung Ha at 40: Spotlight on… Jodie Lavin
Lung Ha at 40
To mark its 40th anniversary, Lung Ha theatre commissioned a series of portraits of the 25-strong company from Edinburgh-based photographer Peter Dibdin. We are publishing a new portrait every fortnight. Today our spotlight is on Lung Ha actor Jodie Lavin.
Penguin time at Gang Show 2024
Early Gang Show at Festival Theatre for third year
The Edinburgh Gang Show returns to the Festival Theatre tonight, Tuesday 29 October 2024, for its third outing at the venue while the Kings remains dark for refurbishment, with all the usual fare including a tribute to the Edinburgh Zoo penguins.
Summerhall: AMA are preferred
Preferred bidder for Summerhall confirmed as local house builder
Edinburgh based AMA Homes has been confirmed as the preferred bidder for the Summerhall arts complex, indicating it will become “mixed use”, while still “allocating a substantial proportion of the space for art, conference, entertainment and public space.”
New Theatre podcast launched
A history of Scottish Drama in six plays
Fergus Morgan, the Stage’s Scotland correspondent and theatre critic, is launching new podcast, A history of Scottish Drama in six plays, with a recording of the seventh and final episode tonight, Monday 28 October 2024, at the Traverse.
Lung Ha at 40: Spotlight on… Naomi Dickie
Lung Ha at 40
To mark its 40th anniversary, Lung Ha theatre commissioned a series of portraits of the 25-strong company from Edinburgh-based photographer Peter Dibdin. We are publishing a new portrait every fortnight. Today our spotlight is on Lung Ha actor Naomi Dickie.
Brining gets Lyceum AD post
James Brining takes over from David Greig
James Brining, who is currently Artistic Director at the Leeds Playhouse, has been appointed as the successor to David Greig at the Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh. He will take up the role of Artistic Director and co-CEO in April 2025.
Scotsman curbs arts coverage
Previews and Scotsman Sessions dropped
We understand that a story we ran yesterday about The Scotsman’s arts coverage is “both inaccurate and damaging”.
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