Edinburgh
Allo’ Darlin’ – Gig O’T’Week
The indie-pop upstarts make a rare Scottish appearance early this week!
Interview: Martin O’Neill: Bated Breath
Romantic settings and unromantic characters form Martin O’Neill’s production for Bated Breath at the Traverse. He speaks to us about the ideas behind it.
Interview: Susan Robertson: Bated Breath
Susan Robertson speaks to us about the influences of nostalgia and technology ahead of her play When The Clock Strikes at the Traverse.
Interview: Sarah Rogers: Bated Breath
Sarah Rogers’ new play Crush discusses the aftermath of the Hillsborough Disaster ahead of further documents to be published this summer.
Interview: Ishy Din
Playwright Ishy Din chats culture and cabs ahead of his new play Snookered, appearing at the Traverse 16 – 18 Feb.
Preview: Passing Through
This looks to be an unpretentiously high quality production – and well worth checking out.
Interview: Mark Eischeid
Artist Mark Eischeid speaks to us about the new exhibition by ASCUS (Art Science Collaboration) at The St James’ Centre, Edinburgh
Interview: Simon Hart
This year’s Manipulate Festival boosts its cinematic programme; artistic director Simon Hart spoke to us about the schedule.
Burns Night, live poetry and writing festivals kickstart 2012
January is the month of Burns Night, with a whole load of literary happenings in honour of this, the bard’s 253rd birthday.
Interview: Peter Arnott
Writer Peter Arnott talks to us on the misinterpretation of the spiritual industry ahead of Vox Motus’ The Infamous Brothers Davenport at the Lyceum.
Interview: Alison Peebles
Alison Peebles chats to us on the oral culture of music ahead of Dogstar’s production of The Captain’s Collection, one of the company’s earliest creations.
Interview: Ramon Tikaram
Ramon Tikaram, who plays the King in Paul Kerryson’s The King and I adaptation, speaks to us about the Orient, the Occident and everything in between.
It’s a Wonderful Life
As the 65th anniversary of Frank Capra’s classic approaches, Neil McEwan looks into the film’s subtle Conservative underpinning.
Interview: Allan Stewart
Dame Allan Stewart chats to us about this year’s King’s Panto with 2 pairs of tickets to give away for the festive showcase.
The King and I
With promise of giant gold Buddhas, acrobatic dancers and a ten-piece orchestra, Leicester Curve’s lavish spectacle opens in Edinburgh this Christmas.
Interview: Jo Clifford
Exhilarating interview with Jo Clifford on the free-market and capitalism ahead of her newly commissioned work for the Traverse.
Edinburgh Christmas Round-up
Get the wellies out, layer up and brave the outdoors; panto season is upon us!
Interview: Stuart Paterson
Stuart Paterson talks panto, politics and parties ahead of his Christmas show Beauty and the Beast at The Lyceum.
Brighten up your weekend! Mariachi El Bronx @ Edinburgh Electric Circus
Brighten up your Sunday with the Mariachi sounds from Mexico brought to by…a bunch of punk rockers from Southern California.
Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker
A splendid wintery treat with a chance to see Matthew Bourne’s acclaimed production of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker.