Posts Tagged ‘theatre’
Aquarium to mark its first 25 years of conservation
One of the North East’s most beloved visitor attractions is celebrating 25 years of success this Easter. Macduff Marine Aquarium has been entertaining and educating people about the local marine environment since opening in 1997. The aquarium will mark the occasion with a Silver Splash gala event on the weekend of 9 and 10 April,…
Read MoreA little blast of Hairspray will have you smiling all day
If you’ve been to see a musical on stage, and you’re still singing its final number most than 12 hours later, the chances are, you’ve had a damned good night out. So, the tune in my head? It’s You Can’t Stop The Beat, the closing number from the entirely fabulous Hairspray – The Musical. Based…
Read MorePaul McGann and the April issue in the Scottish Field podcast
Former Doctor Who star Paul McGann is the special guest in the 40th Scottish Field podcast. The Withnail and I, Monocled Mutineer and Hornblower actor was in Scotland on Sunday, and he took time out to chat to Scottish Field about his love of silent film, as well as some of his work in Scotland.…
Read MoreA unique Gaelic Festival coming to Tighnabruaich
Tighnabruaich is hosting a unique Gaelic Festival as part of International Gaelic Week and the Year of Storytelling. Taking place on March 26, this will be a fun-packed family introduction to Scotland’s Gaelic language and heritage. Special guest presenters and performers include: Gillebride MacMillan of Outlander fame, Ă€dhamh Ă“ Broin film and media consultant and…
Read MoreSee James McAvoy on stage in Glasgow – for ÂŁ15
Tickets to see Scottish Hollywood star James McAvoy on his return to the Glasgow stage are being released on Monday – for ÂŁ15. Theatre Royal, Glasgow is has announced that under-30s, key workers and those receiving government benefits will be eligible to book ÂŁ15 tickets for Cyrano de Bergerac starring James McAvoy, thanks to The…
Read MoreViews over Loch Ness from a luxurious home
A stunning home with amazing views over Loch Ness has been brought to the market. Presented by Strutt and Park, Fern View House is a stunning, luxurious home with a fantastic contemporary feel, commanding an elevated position on a wooded hillside with magnificent views over the loch. Its interior takes inspiration from its natural surroundings…
Read MoreAn emotional and hopeful portrait of depression
In April 2021, with Glasgow’s Tron Theatre unable to programme live theatre, it embarked upon a short, development season where they offered up time and space to creatives to workshop potential future projects. As KolbrĂşn Björt SigfĂşsdĂłttir had been engaged in 2020 as Mayfesto resident director but was unable to deliver this project due to…
Read MoreThe moving story of political cartoonist and exile Josep BartolĂ
Aurel’s multi-award-winning animated debut film Josep featured at Summerhall on January 30 and February 6 as part of the French Film Festival UK. Introduced by the director of CinemaAttic and Catalan Film Festival Rafael Cueto in the small theatre of no more than 30 people, it made for an intimate viewing befitting to the emotional…
Read More2-for-1 ticket offer at leading Scottish theatres
Scottish theatres have joined more than 100 theatres UK wide for the new campaign, for which The National Lottery is providing up to ÂŁ2 million to subsidise over 150,000 tickets across the UK. Throughout March, National Lottery players can get 2-for-1 theatre tickets for performances, including Hairspray, which is coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse from…
Read MoreMòd 2021’s ÂŁ1.2m boost to Inverness and the Highlands
The Royal National Mòd 2021 generated ÂŁ1.2m for the economy in Inverness and the Highland Council area, as well as providing a huge social and cultural boost. The 129-year-old event, which took place at Eden Court Theatre from October 8 to 16, celebrated Gaelic language and culture, featuring a variety of incredible competitions, performances and…
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