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Scottish Opera Young Company to stage The Frogs
The Scottish Opera Young Company is bringing Stephen Sondheim’s zany and rambunctious musical comedy The Frogs to Glasgow for two performances this spring. Taking place at the Royal Concert Hall’s New Auditorium, on 8 and 9 April, this is the first time the company has taken on a piece from the world of music theatre.…
Read MoreScots train nameplate goes into Glasgow Museums
Glasgow Museums has acquired a railway nameplate of outstanding historic merit, named after John Smith, the late Labour leader and former Member of Parliament for Monklands East. The plate, ‘The Rt. Hon John Smith, QC, MP’, which has been mounted on a wooden backing board, was presented by the Railway Heritage Designation Advisory Board (RHDAB)…
Read MoreNew exhibition celebrates Scotland’s marine life
To celebrate Visit Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters, a new display will highlight the unique beauty and significance of Scotland’s marine life. Open now, and running until Friday 28 June, Scotland’s Precious Seas reflects the diversity of National Museums Scotland’s research collections. From flame shells to whale skulls, the range of preserved specimens on…
Read MorePlay that funky music – in a classic vehicle
A DJ booth with a difference, the FunkWagen camper is certainly going places. From scale models on key rings to popping up on coffee mugs and wallpaper, retro VW camper vans have been enjoying a comeback. And one resurgent vehicle has become the life and soul of the party. Brainchild of Edinburgh entrepreneur Jane James,…
Read MoreArtists and makers invited to sign up for event
Applications are being invited from artists and makers to take part in Perthshire Open Studios (POS) 2020. The organisers say it’s important to sign up early as a maximum of 140 studios are able to take part. This year’s event will take place across beautiful Perthshire and Kinross-shire between 5-13 September and is expected to…
Read MoreA Monster Calls ready for its Scottish debut
The stage adaptation of A Monster Calls is making its Scottish debut next week in Aberdeen. Patrick Ness’s piercing novel is brought vividly to life in the Olivier Award-winning production by visionary director Sally Cookson, at His Majesty’s Theatre from 17-21 March. The production will also play at the Edinburgh Playhouse from 7 April-11 April.…
Read MoreCity centre spot for new military tattoo display
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is set to showcase its remarkable 70-year history through magnificent images and fascinating tales, as it unveils a new, free outdoor photography exhibition in the capital’s city centre. The impressive display will run until 29 March and is located on the Mound Precinct next to the Scottish National Gallery. The…
Read MoreBig stage setting for Scots fiddler’s Highland Symphony
Scots fiddle supremo Paul Anderson will bring the spirit and atmosphere of the UK’s last natural wilderness to the heart of Scotland’s third largest city. Paul’s Heilan Symphony, inspired by the Cairngorm region of Scotland, is being brought to a big stage setting and will be performed by a 48 piece orchestra at Aberdeen’s Music…
Read MoreStAnza 2020 hailed a huge success by organisers
StAnza, Scotland’s International Poetry Festival, has ended on a high with organisers hailing the 23rd festival a huge success. StAnza 2020 launched with a opening night gala extravaganza which featured a selection of headline poets, including Jen Hadfield, Anthony Anaxagorou and Anna Crowe, reading and performing, intertwined with film and art as well as music…
Read MoreBorders Art Fair to highlight value of visual arts
The Borders Art Fair is taking place this weekend in Kelso. The importance of the visual arts in encouraging curiosity, debate, creative thinking and innovation across all sectors of Scottish society will be highlighted by artist and Visual Arts Scotland president, Andrew Mackenzie at a talk during the Borders Art Fair in Kelso on 14…
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