Day: August 13, 2018

Surgeons Quarter forecasts record-breaking Festival

A historic city institution is set to host its biggest ever Edinburgh Festival Fringe as it celebrates a decade-long partnership with one of the festival’s leading production companies. Breaking its own record this year, Surgeons Quarter expects to see an estimated 80,000 visitors walk through its doors by the end of the month. Continue reading Surgeons Quarter forecasts record-breaking Festival

Smash hit comedy 51 Shades of Maggie comes to Edinburgh Playhouse next month

After three sell-out Scottish tours and 10 separate sell-out runs in England, Ireland, and Australia, smash hit comedy 51 Shades of Maggie is coming to the Edinburgh  Playhouse on Thursday 13 September. Continue reading Smash hit comedy 51 Shades of Maggie comes to Edinburgh Playhouse next month

Sport can transform the lives of young offenders, says review

“sport can help to reduce violence, improve wellbeing and have a positive impact on rehabilitation”

  • leading academic highlights the power of sport in transforming lives of young offenders
  • community partnerships to support the development of sport and physical activity in custody
  • offenders engaging in structured programmes learn self-discipline, team work and leadership and communication skills – all crucial for a successful life on the outside

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