Posts by Peter Ranscombe
Bloody Scotland shines spotlight on new authors
THE Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival has chosen 22 new writers for its “Crime in the Spotlight” feature. Each author will appear alongside more famous writers, either on stage or online. The idea was inspired by the support acts at music festivals. More than 100 new writers have been supported by the project in…
Read MoreHostelling Scotland sites all open again
ALL of the sites operated by Hostelling Scotland are now up and running again following the lockdowns. It marks the first time in more than two years that the charity’s 29 youth hostels are all open again. Margo Paterson, the boss at Hostelling Scotland, said: “The [past] couple of years will long be remembered as…
Read MoreTweed Valley Trail launches day and night runs
DAY and night runs are being organised on the Tweed Valley Trail. Off-road five-kilometre, 10-kilometre, and 20-kilometre routes will be offered during the day on 1 October, followed by a 10-kilometre “nightfall” run at 6.30pm with head torches. The routes will include a “100-metre arboreal avenue of light and sound effects”. Neil Dalgleish, event director…
Read MoreRoyal National Mòd to begin by torchlight
A TORCHLIGHT procession through the streets of Perth will kick off the Royal National Mòd on 14 October. Organisers expect hundreds of visitors to attend the event, which will feature around 60 torches. The Vale of Atholl Pipe Band and District Pipe Band will lead the procession, which is due to begin at 6.30pm. James…
Read MoreFRINGE REVIEW: “A Something! No Dragon No Lion!”
A Something! No Dragon No Lion! – Venue 22: Dance Base – Studio 2 – 8pm HONG Kong-based TS Crew has brought an exhilarating and well-choregraphed show to the Fringe this year. You may have seen the traditional Lion Dance during Lunar New Year, but artistic director Hugh Cho has broken it down and transformed…
Read MoreFRINGE REVIEW: “Atsuko Okatsuka: The Intruder”
Atsuko Okatsuka: The Intruder – Venue 33: Pleasance Courtyard – Bunker Three – 6pm I DON’T know if it’s the American-style confidence or experience (or maybe accent), but Atsuko Okatsuka’s stand-up just felt more professional than other acts – but maybe that’s what the American media has brainwashed me to think. Atsuko draws her audience…
Read MoreFRINGE REVIEW: “Are You Guilty?”
Are you Guilty? – Venue 22: Dance Base – Studio 3 – 4.50pm THE fringe this year has featured some creative and experimental physical theatre from talented troupes, and TOB Group’s Are You Guilty? and Barcode were no exception. Expertly choregraphed by Min Kim and skilfully performed by Kim along with Byeonguk Cho, Yunjin Jang,…
Read MoreFRINGE REVIEW: “Lew Fitz: Soft Lad”
Lew Fitz: Soft Lad – Venue 14: Gilded Balloon Teviot – Turret – 7pm USUALLY, the term “soft lad” is derogatory. But, in relation to Lew Fitz with his Edinburgh Festival Fringe show Soft Lad at the Gilded Balloon Turret, it is most definitely complimentary. He has a friendly and endearing manner that makes a…
Read MoreIndependent school pupils celebrate GCSE success
PUPILS at St Leonards School in St Andrews and Strathallan School in Perthshire are among those celebrating after receiving their General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) results. The independent schools are among several in Scotland where pupils sit the English qualifications, which are the broad equivalent of the National 5 examinations in Scotland. National 5s,…
Read MoreFRINGE REVIEW: “Isabelle Farah: Irresponsabelle”
Isabelle Farah: Irresponsabelle – Venue 8: Assembly George Square – The Box – 3.45pm I DON’T normally review comedy, but felt the need to support comedy acts after some oaf decided that adults were unable to decide for themselves what they wished to hear and see at the Fringe by banning comedian Jerry Sadowitz’s show.…
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