“It looks like time has finally run out for Edinburgh’s Grand Old Dame”
R.I.P. Edinburgh’s own The Famous Spiegeltent – evicted from her latest home, St Andrew Square, after 33 years at Edinburgh Festivals! Continue reading Spiegeltent no more?
Tag: Entertainment
Blockbuster year for Britain’s creative industries
2016 has proven a bumper year for the UK’s Creative Industries, with record-smashing results cementing our reputation as a hub for attracting, producing and retaining creative talent.
Continue reading Blockbuster year for Britain’s creative industries
STV city channels broadcast Polish costume drama, Bodo
STV’s city channels will broadcast Polish costume drama Bodo as part of the channel’s continued commitment to foreign content. The subtitled 13-episode series starts tonight at 9pm on STV Glasgow and STV Edinburgh. Continue reading STV city channels broadcast Polish costume drama, Bodo
Shoogalie Roadies hit Muirhouse Millennium Centre!
Muirhouse Millennium Centre’s Loose women booked a Harry Lauder night from their favourites the Shoogalie Roadies (writes JAMES McGINTY).
Continue reading Shoogalie Roadies hit Muirhouse Millennium Centre!
Get your tickets for Community Ceilidh
Royston Wardieburn Community Centre
Saturday 28 January 5 – 9pm
Polar Bears at Potterrow!
Fiona Manson (left) and Eilidh MacAskill (right), are performing in the relaxed performances of The Polar Bears Go Up at The Studio, 22 Potterrow this week for pupils of Edinburgh’s special schools. The show about two intrepid polar bears and their journey into space is touring to Cumnock, Stirling and Greenock in February.
Picture: Phil Wilkinson
Taps aff! Full Monty guys strut their stuff ahead of opening night
The cast of the UK Tour of Simon Beaufoy’s THE FULL MONTY caused a stir in strait-laced Edinburgh yesterday as they strutted their stuff outside the King’s Theatre. Continue reading Taps aff! Full Monty guys strut their stuff ahead of opening night
AfriFest: next weekend at Summerhall
AfriFest – a vibrant celebration of Africa Arts and Culture, and the unique input black performers have made to the artistic and cultural landscape of Scotland. 2 day festival will include live music, dance, workshops, film and food, as well as the culture of people of African descent, supporting artistic expression and the pursuit of excellence and innovation. Performers include the award winning Senegalese kora maestro Seckou Keita.
Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 October
Summerhall, Edinburgh
All events, and food, are free.
Free Fringe with North Edinburgh Arts
Free visit to the Edinburgh Fringe!
North Edinburgh Arts has partnered up with the Fringe Society to offer 20 free places on a trip to the Edinburgh Fringe. This is a fantastic opportunity, so book now before places fill up.
The trip will be on Wednesday 17th August and will leave NEA between 6-7pm, depending on which show is chosen. The choice of shows all have a political theme.
The choice of shows to vote for are:
Mark Thomas: The Red Shed
The Inspectors Call
Faslane
Discretion Guaranteed
TO BOOK:
Telephone 0131 315 2151
Email admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk
or in person at North Edinburgh Arts.
When you book, please state which show you would prefer to see. The show with the most votes is the show that everyone will go to see.
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. The trip is free, including the cost of your return bus fare.
Please note: This trip is only suitable for adults
Wunderbar: Octoberfest’s back!
Oktoberfest is coming back to Edinburgh for a ‘wunderbar’ long weekend at Princes Street Gardens West.
The organizers of World Wide Oktoberfest tour have announced the official dates for Edinburgh Oktoberfest 2016. Princes Street Gardens West will be hosting the event from 5th -9th October. Continue reading Wunderbar: Octoberfest’s back!