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Lung Ha at 40: Spotlight on… Gavin Yule

Lung Ha at 40: Spotlight on… Gavin Yule

Spotlight on Lung Ha Actor Gavin Yule

To mark its 40th anniversary, Lung Ha theatre commissioned a  series of portraits of the 25-strong company from Edinburgh-based photographer Peter Dibdin.

May 21 2024 | By | Reply More
Lung Ha at 40 Spotlight Series

Lung Ha at 40 Spotlight Series

Portrait collaboration for Lung Ha’s 40th anniversary

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Lung Ha Theatre Company, All Edinburgh Theatre is delighted to collaborate with the award-winning professional company for actors and theatre makers who are autistic or learning-disabled.

May 21 2024 | By | Reply More
King’s hits bedrock

King’s hits bedrock

Delays and cost escalation revealed for King’s

The King’s theatre refurbishment has been delayed and it will not now be ready in time to host events during EIF 2025 but instead is now expected to open for the 2025 pantomime.

May 16 2024 | By | Reply More
Edinburgh companies up for the CATS

Edinburgh companies up for the CATS

Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland shortlist announced

Edinburgh-based companies and venues have been nominated in every category of this year’s CATS, the Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland. A total of 10 productions from six different producers have secured a total of 20 nominations between them.

May 16 2024 | By | Reply More
Summerhall management riposte to venue sale

Summerhall management riposte to venue sale

Sale “against wishes” of Summerhall director Robert McDowell.

The announcement by the owners of Summerhall that they have put the building on the market has been met with strong concern across Edinburgh and around the arts world.

May 15 2024 | By | Reply More
Listings & preview: Mon 13 – Sun 19 May 2024

Listings & preview: Mon 13 – Sun 19 May 2024

What’s on Edinburgh stages this week?

It’s back to the business this week after last week’s lull, with the return of a hit to the Lyceum, Leitheatre up at the Church Hill, Jack Docherty at the Traverse and some ghostly goings on at the Banshee Labyrinth

May 15 2024 | By | Reply More
More concerns for Brunton

More concerns for Brunton

RAAC Survey uncovers new issues for Brunton Hall

The invasive survey work to assess the condition of the RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) within Brunton Hall, home to the Brunton Theatre, has revealed new issues, according to the East Lothian Council.

May 14 2024 | By | Reply More
Summerhall for sale

Summerhall for sale

Multi-arts venue and tech-hub on the market

The owners of award-winning arts venue Summerhall have put the building, in prime location at the east end of the Meadows, on the open market, “with all the current licences included”.

May 14 2024 | By | Reply More
Preview and listings: Mon 6 – Sun 12 May 2024

Preview and listings: Mon 6 – Sun 12 May 2024

What’s on Edinburgh’s pages this week?

Not a lot, it would seem. EdGAS is celebrating is centenary with a production of The Gondoliers at the Festival Theatre, while the BA students from PASS at Edinburgh College have showcase productions around town as part of GLOW Festival.

May 6 2024 | By | Reply More
Preview & listings: Mon 30 April – Sun 5 May 2024

Preview & listings: Mon 30 April – Sun 5 May 2024

What’s on Edinburgh’s stages this week?

This week’s must see’s are a last chance for those Girls of Slender Means at the Lyceum and the few seats left for Scottish Ballet’s Swan Lake revival at the Festival – snap the latter up quick if you can!

May 1 2024 | By | Reply More