Reading Time: 3 minutesThe University of Edinburgh’s Rebellious Truth Lecture-recital series in its fifth year, in partnership with Edinburgh TradFest. The role of the lecture is to explore the role of traditional artists and the arts in addressing societal concerns, with presentation and performances.
Reading Time: 2 minutesEvocative storytelling The tale of “Bog Standard” is anything but bog standard. Written and narrated by journalist and story-teller Rachel Pugh, and directed by Marion Kenny, it is the true story of how Rachel unwittingly uncovered one…
Reading Time: 3 minutesMay 5th saw the show at Edinburgh TradFest split in two halves - a set from avant folk vocalist and composer Fiona Soe Paing, followed by this year’s special commission “For The Love of Trees” created by harpist, singer and composer Mary Macmaster.
Reading Time: 3 minutesOutstanding reflection of life meeting death “Six in total. Four for the flames, one for me, and one witness cremation…busy. Alright, let’s get started.” Thus begins “Living With The Dead”, written by Cosette Bolt, and directed by…
Reading Time: 2 minutesIsobel McArthur's Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is an inventive and modernised take on the classic novel, blending humour and a touch of musical flair to create an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Reading Time: 5 minutesBriony Martha and Zak Reay-Barry “Do Astronauts Masturbate in Space?” (aka “DAMIS?”) is their first joint writing venture, premiering at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. a dystopian dark comedy, set in a very bonkers Britain where due to overpopulation, everyone now needs a licence, or a “Stork Card” to have kids.
Reading Time: 2 minutesSarah Roberts is determined to unapologetically be her (hot, talented and baffling) self Sarah Roberts is hot and talented. Those are the two takeaways she sets out at the start of Silkworm, her now-touring 2024 Edinburgh Festival…
Reading Time: 2 minutesCharming combination of myth and musical storytelling. “Nessie” is tale of full of heart, conviction and wonderful puppetry. Produced by Capital Theatres and Pitlochry Festival Theatre, this production is the first musical taken to through to full…
Reading Time: 2 minutes‘Play On’ is a dark comedy following two siblings in the aftermath of their mother's funeral.
Reading Time: 3 minutesPriscilla: Queen of the Desert, is a jukebox musical based on the 1994 film, The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Telling the story of three performers - Adam, Tick and Bernadette, booked to perform a show in the depths of the Australian Outback.