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Scotland's Workshops Week Launches at Nine Venues Across Scotland This Easter
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2022
This Easter workshops, studios, and galleries from across Scotland will be opening their doors to the public for an exciting range of events, exhibitions and workshops for the first ever Workshops Week.
New Treasures Exhibition Opens at The National Library Of Scotland
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2022
Treasures of the National Library of Scotland is a new permanent thematic display, featuring objects from the extensive collection at the Library. From early printed books to video installations, maps and medieval manuscripts to passports and letters, this changing display provides a unique insight into Scotland's history, culture and people, and its place in the world. 
Daniel Nicholas' EUGENE Returns For Spring Tour
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2022
Ingenious Fools presents the national tour of Eugene. A TED talk meets The Terminator in a dystopian sci-fi comedy show about humanity vs machine, written and performed by Daniel Nicholas and directed by Emily Howlett, 7th April – 21st May.
Monkey Barrel Comedy is delighted to announce its Fringe 2022 programme
by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 18, 2022
Monkey Barrel Comedy is delighted to announce its Fringe 2022 programme.
LIGHTHOUSE: AN IMMERSIVE DRINKING MUSICAL To Debut At Edinburgh Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2022
The world debut of Emmy award winner Jacki Thrapp's new Irish-American musical 'Lighthouse' will take place at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Scottish Dance Theatre Unveils Its Spring '22 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2022
Scottish Dance Theatre has unveiled the details of its spring '22 season, which will feature three different works (including a World Premiere) presented in its home theatre at Dundee Rep and across Scotland.
VAN GOGH ALIVE Launches At Edinburgh's Festival Square
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2022
Tonight's Edinburgh launch event for Van Gogh Alive, the multi-sensory experience created and produced by Grande Experiences, attracted a host of celebrities, influencers, dignitaries, attendees from local companies and institutions.
Dumfries And Galloway Arts Festival Unveil 2022 Programme
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2022
Scotland's largest rural performing arts festival returns in 2022 with a world class programme combining theatre, music, dance, comedy and spoken word. The Festival will bring artists and audiences alike together again, in and around venues across the region and online from the 20 - 29 May 2022.
BWW Review: MILKSHAKE, Oran Mor, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 14, 2022
A right-wing politician and a left-wing activist meet in a court mandated restorative justice session after an unfortunate incident involving a strawberry milkshake. When the moderator doesn’t show they take it upon themselves to conduct the session without supervision. How difficult can it be? After all, it was only a milkshake. It’s not like anyone died.
BWW Review: DERREN BROWN: SHOWMAN, King's Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 09, 2022
The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, is at his very best on stage. His one-man shows have received wide critical acclaim and more Olivier wins and nominations than any other in history!
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Announces Ensemble For 2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2022
Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced its Ensemble for its 2022 season which takes place this summer between May and October.
BWW Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 08, 2022
School of Rock is the global hit musical based on the iconic movie starring Jack Black. Wannabe rock star Dewey Finn is cast out by his dive‐bar bandmates and finds himself in desperate need of cash. Posing as a substitute music teacher at an elite prep school, he exposes his students to the rock gods he idolises, transforming them into a mind‐blowing rock band.
Over 140 Edinburgh Fringe Shows Go On Sale at TheSpaceUK
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2022
It's time to bring a little cheer into your life as theSpaceUK announces the first shows on sale for the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. With over 140 shows are going on sale, here's a quick peak at some you should definitely book early for. 
Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal Today Confirmed Funding For New Music Venue, Dunard Centre
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
At a meeting today of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal Joint Committee, Dunard Centre supported by Royal Bank of Scotland was confirmed as receiving support of £10 million each from the UK and Scottish governments, and a further £5 million from the City of Edinburgh Council.
VAN GOGH ALIVE Announces Fundraising Partnership With SAMH
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
Van Gogh Alive, the multi-sensory smash-hit exhibition created and produced by Grande Experiences, is proud to announce a new fundraising partnership with Scotland's leading mental health charity, the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH). 
£15 Rush Tickets Announced For CYRANO DE BERGERAC at Theatre Royal, Glasgow
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
Theatre Royal, Glasgow has announced that under 30s, key workers and those receiving government benefits will be eligible to book £15 tickets for Cyrano de Bergerac starring James McAvoy, thanks to The Jamie Lloyd Company's 'Rush' ticket initiative. 
The Bath Festival Announces 2022 Line-up
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
The Bath Festival today announces its 2022 line-up which is full of innovation and 'you saw it here first' moments. This world-renowned festival celebrating books and music in a beautiful city will run from Friday 13 May to Saturday 21 May 2022.
Traverse Theatre's Leading Class Act Programme Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Performances Of Short Scripts By Young Edinburgh Residents
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2022
This year's stories have been created by students from five local secondary schools - Craigroyston Community High School, Craigmount High School, Forrester High School, Broughton High School and Royal High School – who have participated in the Traverse's flagship education project, Class Act, since October 2021. 
BWW Review: THE STRANGE CASE OF DR JEKYLL AND MR HYDE, National Theatre of Scotland
by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 03, 2022
Concerned by his good friend Dr Henry Jekyll’s recent behaviour, Gabriel Utterson is driven to uncover the identity of the mysterious and dangerous Mr. Hyde, to whom Jekyll is enthralled. Whilst on this search for the truth, Utterson finds himself seduced by the society of Edinburgh’s rich and powerful, but beneath the glossy façade lies a grim and brutal reality.
Scottish Opera's New Production of THE GONDOLIERS Comes to Hackney Empire
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2022
A new Scottish Opera production of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Gondoliers opens at London’s Hackney Empire on Wednesday 30 March, following a successful run in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness in 2021. This co-production with D'Oyly Carte Opera and State Opera South Australia also includes the chance to catch G&S’s rarely seen Utopia, Limited in a semi-staged concert performance on Friday 1 April.
Celebrate emerging writers this International Women's Day
by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 02, 2022
Women's theatre company F-Bomb Theatre is handing over their platform to emerging writers for International Women's Day (March 8).
BWW Review: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 02, 2022
Direct from London, the acclaimed production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is coming to Glasgow. Step through the wardrobe this winter into the magical kingdom of Narnia for the most mystical of adventures in a faraway land. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they wave goodbye to wartime Britain and say hello to a talking Faun, an unforgettable Lion and the coldest, cruellest White Witch. The nations favourite novel, now on the stage.
Highland Cinema Launches the 'Red Roofs Of Scotland' Photography Competition 2022
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2022
Highland Cinema, Fort William is launching an international photography competition today, in celebration of Scotland’s traditional unique red roofed buildings.
Assembly Festival Announces First Shows For 2022
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2022
Today (Tuesday 1 March) Assembly Festival announces some of the first shows in its 2022 programme which is shaping up to be a return to its full Fringe offering, and will include big names in comedy, international circus, award-winning theatre, plenty of interactive shows for younger audiences, and late-night burlesque. 
Nicola Benedetti Will Become Next Festival Director Of Edinburgh International Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2022
Today the world-renowned violinist, educator and arts and culture advocate, Nicola Benedetti CBE becomes the Director Designate of the Edinburgh International Festival, and will become Festival Director on 1 October 2022. In taking the role she will be both the first Scottish and the first female Festival Director since the Festival began in 1947.

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