Posts Tagged ‘ballet’
Let there be light at Kirkcudbright festival
International soprano Emma Morwood yesterday sang in what could be the world’s smallest opera house for the programme launch of next month’s Kirkcudbright Festival of Light. The 10-day event, from 5-14 October, is a celebration of the remarkable quality of light in the southern Scottish town which has attracted and inspired generations of artists. The…
Read MoreOlivier Award winner is new arts academy patron
An Olivier Award-winner has become the first patron of a Scottish academy of performing arts. The Edinburgh-based MGA Academy of Performing Arts has announced world-famous performer Peter Schaufuss has taken on the role, with the goal of continuing the trend of having coached some of the UK’s prominent young performers. The Olivier Award-winning ballet dancer,…
Read MoreDolina ready to mark 80th birthday at Blas Festival
A Gaelic writer, actress and singer is set to celebrate her 80th birthday in style with musical friends. Broadcaster and political campaigner, Dolina Maclennan will celebrate her 80th birthday at a concert during Blas Festival on 15 September. Brought up in Marvig, Lewis, Dolina was introduced to drama and the great Gaelic bards at Nicolson…
Read MoreThis property has some of Scotland’s most beautiful views
Tigh Na Muic is located within a beautiful setting surrounded by some of Scotland’s most magnificent and inspiring scenery. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Tigh Na Muic is a detached house built in 2012 by AKG Homes, a local well established builder and benefits from NHBC cover until 2022. With a modern open plan internal layout…
Read MoreScottish park will host live screening of La bohème
One of the world’s most popular operas and unforgettable stories is set to enchant audiences when it comes to a Scottish park. Duthie Park in Aberdeen will host a screening of La bohème on Tuesday, 26 June. The opera is part of the free, outdoor BP Big Screens programme streamed live from the Royal Opera…
Read MoreTurn back the clock to May 1984 with Scottish Field
Scottish Field was celebrating the rise of young ballet star Christine Camillo in the May 1984 edition. The French 18-year-old was our cover star and featured in an indepth interview, having swapped her hometown of Toulouse for a performance with Scottish Ballet. Our other star interview of the month featured Scottish comedy legend Ronnie Corbett,…
Read MoreGene Kelly’s widow: ‘He used song to reveal intimate parts of his life’
Patricia Kelly, the wife and biographer of legendary dancer, choreographer and director, Gene Kelly, is surrounded by tourists at Edinburgh Castle as she poses in a stunning violet ball gown. It has been specially crafted by her personal designer Ali Rahimi from Mon Atelier for her new symphonic cinema production honouring the work of her…
Read MoreGlasgow and Edinburgh are UK’s top travel choices
Scotland’s big two cities have dominated a British poll on 2018 city destinations. Using booking data from its collection of over 250 independent properties across Great Britain, combined with YouGov and Google search data, Best Western has created a list of the top 10 UK tourism hotspots for this year. Scotland reigned supreme overall, with…
Read MoreSomething for everyone in Edinburgh
Ballet, fun for the girls, a farce and an exhibition are taking place in Edinburgh this week. Here’s our guide to what’s on in the capital this week. Russian State Ballet of Siberia’s Swan Lake, 23-24 March, Edinburgh Playhouse. The greatest ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s iconic score in this…
Read MoreBlack Bottle whisky presents The Eclectica Experiement at The Caves, Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s creative music, arts and cocktail scene will be celebrated at The Eclectica Experiment, an experimental night mixing up music, spoken word, contemporary dance, comedy, short film, DJs, whisky and food, at The Caves on Thursday 20th April. Hosted by unconventional blended Scotch whisky Black Bottle, and with a line-up curated by the arts…
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