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The Wallace Theater has announced the cast of Ken Ludwig's 'Shakespeare in Hollywood', coming April 6 -10 at the LHUCA Firehouse Theater.

The legendary Joanna Lumley will embark on her first ever live tour, IT'S ALL ABOUT ME, in autumn 2018. Joanna will take to the road for the 30-date tour on 6 October at Belfast's Waterfront Hall and then perform at major theatres in Ireland and across the UK.

A newly acquired portrait of Baroness Joan Bakewell, the broadcaster, journalist and writer, has been unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery it was announced today, Thursday 31 March.

National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF Game Masters 5 December 2014-20 April 2015 Exhibition Gallery 1, Level 3 Cost: Adults £10/£8; Child £6.50; Under 5s free; Family of 3 £23; Family of 4 £28; National Museums Scotland Members free; National Art Pass holders 50% discount; Students £5 (Tuesdays only) Featuring over 100 playable games, Game Masters showcases the work of more than 30 leading videogame designers. The exhibition explores the development of videogames through interviews with game designers and rare original game artwork, as well as looking forward to how independently produced games are leading the way in design, aesthetics and game play. Exhibition created by the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Melbourne, and supported by the Victorian Government.

Game Masters 5 December 2014-20 April 2015 Exhibition Gallery 1, Level 3 Cost: Adults £10/£8; Child £6.50; Under 5s free; Family of 3 £23; Family of 4 £28; National Museums Scotland Members free; National Art Pass holders 50% discount; Students £5 (Tuesdays only) Featuring over 100 playable games, Game Masters showcases the work of more than 30 leading videogame designers. The exhibition explores the development of videogames through interviews with game designers and rare original game artwork, as well as looking forward to how independently produced games are leading the way in design, aesthetics and game play. Exhibition created by the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Melbourne, and supported by the Victorian Government.

The National Museums Scotland's listings until April 11th are below. They include exhibits such as Indian Encounters, Game Masters and much more. There are also many activities and events for families and for adults.

Exhibitions & Displays National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF New to the National Collection 19 September 2014-22 February 2015 Grand Gallery, Level 1 Free From a rare beluga whale skull to a ground-breaking Electraglide guitar, a selection of exciting recent additions to the National Museums Scotland's collections will be on display for the first time in New to the National Collection. The display will give visitors an insight into National Museums' extensive and varied collections, showcasing material being collected now for future generations, including objects that will feature in ten forthcoming new galleries which on decorative art, design, fashion, science and technology.

Exhibitions & Displays National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF New to the National Collection 19 September 2014 – 22 February 2015 Grand Gallery, Level 1 Free From a rare beluga whale skull to a ground-breaking Electraglide guitar, a selection of exciting recent additions to the National Museums Scotland's collections will be on display for the first time in New to the National Collection. The display will give visitors an insight into National Museums' extensive and varied collections, showcasing material being collected now for future generations, including objects that will feature in ten forthcoming new galleries which on decorative art, design, fashion, science and technology.

Exhibitions & Displays National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF Danie Mellor's Primordial: SuperNaturalBayiMinyjirral 1 August – 23 November 2014 Grand Gallery, Level 1 Free Inspired by objects from National Museums Scotland's World Cultures Collection, acclaimed contemporary Australian artist Danie Mellor presents sculpture and work on paper that explores his own indigenous and European heritage. With works focusing on fauna, Aboriginal life and landscape, and science and exploration, alongside technical references to European art, Mellor's work is uniquely relevant to the breadth of National Museums Scotland's collections. Presented by National Museums Scotland and the Edinburgh International Festival. With the support of Michael Reid, Sydney, Australia.

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National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF Ming: The Golden Empire 27 June – 19 October 2014 Exhibition Gallery 1, Level 3 Cost: Adults £10/£8; Child (age 12-15) £6.50; Under 12s free; National Museums Scotland Members free; National Art Pass holders 50% discount A collection of original artefacts from the Nanjing Museum, including Chinese National Treasures, introduce key aspects of the Ming dynasty, focusing on the remarkable cultural, technological and economic achievements of the period. Exquisite luxury items and rare objects reveal the wealth and opulence of the Ming imperial court, including the iconic blue and white porcelain with which the period is synonymous, sumptuous silk textiles, gold and jades, and rare examples of elaborately enamelled cloisonné. This will be the only UK showing of this internationally significant exhibition, which has been produced by Nomad Exhibitions in association with Nanjing Museum. Sponsored by Baillie Gifford Investment Managers.