Scotland
StAnza, Scotland’s Poetry Festival
Everything from stand-up to a poetry apothecary workshop: StAnza’s got it all!
Preview: EIF Classical Music Programme
Incoming director Fergus Linehan announces a full-blooded, though less than exploratory, programme of classical music for this year’s Edinburgh International Festival
The Rocky Road of Mental Health
Ahead of the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival, Julie Dawson writes frankly of her own experiences of depression.
Interview: Nicola Jo Cully
Emma Hay talks to the actress about Nutshell Theatre’s site-specific piece Thread, dealing with dementia, sexuality and the long-gone 50s.
We Are Northern Lights
A new documentary comprising of footage sent in by the Scottish public directed by Nick Higgins.
Interview: Rona Munro
Rona Munro on how far female playwriting has come over the last 30 years ahead of a new adaptation of Iron at the Traverse.
Streetcar: Stage and Screen
A look back over Elia Kazan’s classic 1951 film version at the Filmhouse as Scottish Ballet prepare a dance adaptation of Streetcar.
Interview: Orla O’Loughlin
Recently appointed Traverse AD, Orla O’Loughlin, tells us what her outlook is for the Traverse’s programmes and directives.
Preview: For Once
Newly appointed AD Orla O’Loughlin tackles Tim Price’s text on loss and giref at the Traverse this April.
Interview: Simon Hart
This year’s Manipulate Festival boosts its cinematic programme; artistic director Simon Hart spoke to us about the schedule.
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: Jo Clifford
Exhilarating interview with Jo Clifford on the free-market and capitalism ahead of her newly commissioned work for the Traverse.
Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival
EMFF is back, giving outdoor enthusiasts of all ages, backgrounds and disciplines the chance to enjoy Scotland’s beautiful scenery, without having to leave the city.
Your Problem, Not Mine – is studying abroad the only option left?
We should look towards solving our own problems as opposed to running away from them.
Scottish Orchestra Seasons
A round-up of the winter season’s three main orchestras from Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
