Posts Tagged ‘theatre’
Fringe: A timely reminder of historical horrors
A young woman rescues a drowning man on a beach in South America and the ensuing conversation between the two reveals the true nature of the man – and why he is what he is. This is not a play about the well documented mass murder and experimental atrocities committed by Josef Mengele, it is…
Read MoreWhen DNA, Brexit, history and diversity collide
Debuting at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe is TERRAtory, a dual timeline modern play with a tribal twist. Essex girls with DNA tests results, tribal chiefs and conquistadors coming ashore at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Writer Elissa Nicholson’s TERRAtory is set in a 21st century Essex laden with political bias, campaign trail ethnic and cultural…
Read MoreCurtain ready to rise on Guys and Dolls JR
Budding young Scots performers are set to take centre stage this weekend. Stage Experience returns to the Theatre Royal in Glasgow for the fifth consecutive year with a production of Guys and Dolls JR. Run by the Theatre Royal’s Creative Learning team the Stage Experience programme launched in 2015 to give young budding performers the…
Read MoreThe Shark is Broken tells the untold story of Jaws
The world premier of a play based on the diaries of film star Robert Shaw about the making of Jaws is to take palce at the Fringe. The late movie star’s son Ian and Joseph Nixon have written The Shark Is Broken, a hilarious snapshot in a behind the scene look at Steven Spielberg’s career…
Read MoreGrime, hip hop and theatre in Canary and the Crow
What’s it like to be a working class black kid at a prestigious grammar school? It’s the subject of a new grime and hip hop-inspired show from the award-winning Middle Child, heading to the Paines Plough Roundabout at Summerhall this August. The Canary and the Crow is lyrical, semi-autobiographical gig theatre from performer and debut…
Read MoreRuby Wax returns to the Fringe with new show
The much-loved comedian, author and campaigner Ruby Wax is bringing her new hit show How To Be Human to Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Running from 18-24 August, this show is the follow-up to Ruby’s sell out shows Sane New World and Frazzled and incorporates what she discovered whilst writing her latest book, How to Be Human:…
Read MoreBaby Wants Candy will improvise some festival fun
After years of sell-out runs and critical acclaim anon, Fringe institution smash-hit wonder Baby Wants Candy has become one of the most celebrated improv shows in the world. It returns this August with more brand new, ad-libbed, exhilarating 55-minute musicals, all taken from audience suggestions. With a full band in action, the company create the…
Read MoreHighfield offers some incredible views of a valley
Highpoint is a substantial detached house, which offers the perfect balance of modern and traditional living. Highpoint, presented for sale by Galbraith, sits in an elevated position with the design encapsulating the outstanding views over the golf course and Tay Valley beyond. The house provides generous and flexible accommodation, ideally set up for family living…
Read MoreExcellent family home in picturesque location
A beautifully extended farmhouse which sits in a private location amongst the rolling hills is now for sale. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Old Harestanes, near Blyth Bridge, West Linton, in the Scottish Borders, is a detached family house originally built in 1880 and extended extensively since. The traditional house is built of stone…
Read MoreCity prepares for Inverness Highland Games and gala
This weekend will see the Inverness Highland Games & Gala festivities take place at Bught Park. Building work is now well underway on the giant arena, will be the hub of this weekend’s event Traditionally staged on one of the busiest weekends of the year in the Highland Capital; this year’s programme sees the addition…
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