Edinburgh News
This House, Festival Theatre Edinburgh, Review
This House, set in the Parliamentary Whips’ offices during the turbulent five years of 1974-79, opens an astonishing window onto how a Labour party, with a tiny majority over the Tory party,
The Case of the Frightened Lady, King’s Theatre, Review
If the walls of the stately Marks Priory, seat of the Lebanon family, could talk they would speak of history, heritage and bloodlines; but perhaps they would also spill a few dark secrets.
Rhinocreos, Royal Lyceum Theatre, Review
Ionesco’s Rhinoceros, in a new version by Zinnie Harris, is served as a timely warning of the threat mass conformity poses to the values of freedom and democracy.
The Little Mermaid, Festival Theatre, Review
Third in the Northern Ballet’s run of premieres, The Little Mermaid is a production saturated with talent and grace, from conception to execution.
Dvorak New World Symphony, Usher Hall, Review
Last night’s concert at the Usher Hall was Robin Ticciati’s final concert as Principal Conductor of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.
Winter Solstice, Traverse Theatre, Review
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Four trestle tables; some office chairs; scripts, highlighters, food and other debris scattered nonchalantly about. One might be forgiven for imagining they'd walked in on a readthrough.
Luminate, Scotland’s creative ageing organisation, takes a new turn
Now in its 6th successful , Scotland’s creative ageing festival, Luminate, has decided to move forward with a new approach.
Edinburgh International Children’s Festival 2018 programme unveiled
Today at the National Museum of Scotland (NMS), the 29th Edinburgh International Children’s Festival (EICF) launched its exciting 2018 programme to the public, and it’s one that holds the promise of
Full Traverse 1 Programme for Festival 2018 Announced
The Traverse Theatre announces a full programme of five works for Traverse 1 for Festival 2018 including three world premieres, one UK and one Scottish premiere.
Edinburgh Passion Play Returns With a New Version for 2018
This Easter weekend sees the return of the Edinburgh Passion Play that was first performed in Princes Street Gardens in 2005 and has become a regular event in the city.
Edinburgh International Festival 2018 Classical Music Preview
There's an exciting programme of classical music for us in August. Here are my 2018 Edinburgh International Festival highlights.