See the Rolling Stones Havana Moon concert … at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall

 

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Fringe Programme launched: #MakeYourFringe

The Fringe sparked into life despite yesterday’s rain with the launch of the official 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Programme, featuring a diverse selection of work from the worlds of theatre, dance, circus, physical theatre, comedy, music, musicals and opera, cabaret and variety, children’s shows, spoken word, free shows, exhibitions and events. Continue reading Fringe Programme launched: #MakeYourFringe

World Fair Trade Day preparations underway

Local Leith-based musicians, Pulse of the Place were showcasing their drumming skills alongside piping legend Lou Marshall this weekend, in the run up to the World Fair Trade Gathering on 11 May, co-hosted by TV presenter Gail Porter and supermodel and broadcaster Eunice Olumide. Continue reading World Fair Trade Day preparations underway

A Night at the Theatre will launch new BBC Scotland channel

Scottish comedian Iain Stirling will kick off the new BBC Scotland channel on 24 February with A Night at the Theatre, a one-off show to feature Scottish performing talent with comedy, music and plenty of audience surprises.

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Alan Turing is voted Greatest Figure of the Twentieth Century

BBC Two viewers have voted Alan Turing as their ultimate icon of the 20th century. Alan Turing was in contention with finalists Nelson Mandela (Leaders), Ernest Shackleton (Explorers), David Bowie (Entertainers), Dr Martin Luther King Jr. (Activists), Muhammad Ali (Sports Stars) and Pablo Picasso (Artists & Writers) for the honour.

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