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Brand New Festival PUSH THE BOAT OUT Launches Poetry Mile As Part Of Hybrid Program
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2021
Push The Boat Out (PTBO) Scotland's newest and most boundary-bending poetry festival, launches its online and hybrid offer today, October 1st in Edinburgh.
New Vic Announces Artists to Join Their Kiln Associates Programme
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2021
The New Vic Theatre will work with three Associate Artists – Khaos Theatre, Quick Duck, and playwright James Morton – across the next year, as part of the theatre-in-the-round's relaunched Kiln Associates programme.
Sage Gateshead Announces Four New Artists in Residence For 2021-22
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2021
Sage Gateshead has announced four new Artists In Residence; Martha Hill, Beccy Owen, Hannabiell Sanders and Sågaboi who started their residencies this September will work on ambitious projects that will culminate in new recordings and productions in 2022.
Russell Kane, Nish Kumar & Rosie Jones Announced for Big Burns Supper 2022
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2021
The first set of acts for 11th Big Burns Supper have been announced as festival organisers promise a return ‘as close to normal as possible’ for the 2022 festival which runs from 14th – 30th January across Dumfries.
Independent Arts Projects to Present WAVES
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2021
Independent Arts Projects will be producing the tour of Alice Mary Cooper’s solo theatre work, WAVES. Having wowed audiences, both young and old since 2014, the performance is touring across Scotland this autumn to theatres, care homes, and schools. 
Premiere Of Timberlake's Wertenbaker's New Play WHO ARE YOU? To Close The Sound Stage Opening Season
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2021
Pitlochry Festival Theatre and The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, in association with Naked Productions, are delighted to announce the Sound Stage premiere of Timberlake Wertenbaker's new environmentally themed play Who Are You? 
Scottish International Storytelling Festival Prepares To Welcome Back In-person Audiences
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2021
The programme for the 2021 Scottish International Storytelling Festival is revealed today as the festival theme Imagine promises an eclectic mix of online events spanning across the globe and small-scale face-to-face events.
Perth Theatre's DON JUAN Will Deliver A Dose of Much-Needed Laughter
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2021
Perth Theatre's reopening season continues in a lighthearted vein with Grant O'Rourke's playful take on Molière's society-bashing satire Don Juan.
Glasgow Choir Offers Musicians New Opportunity To Get Back To Playing After Covid
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2021
Popular Glasgow vocal ensemble Acquire is launching a new venture perfect for local musicians who can't get enough of musical theatre! The choir, which has just returned to rehearsals following an 18 month break due to Covid, has announced the introduction of The Acquire Orchestra to fill a gap in the Glasgow musical theatre scene.
Candoco Dance Company Return To Sadler's Wells With Double Bill
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2021
This Autumn, Candoco Dance Company presents a thrilling double bill with the world premiere of Jeanine Durning's perpetually unique Last Shelter alongside a reprisal of their recreation of renowned choreographer Trisha Anderson's seminal Set and Reset/Reset.
Gulbenkian Arts Centre Announces Launch of 2021/22 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2021
David Sefton, Director of Culture and Creative Projects at Gulbenkian Arts Centre said, “I'm proud and excited to bring you my first year's programme at the Gulbenkian. There are lots of changes and lots to get excited about.
Guildhall School Of Music & Drama Partners With School Of Sexuality Education About Consent, Sexual Violence And Bystander Intervention
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2021
Today, Guildhall School announces students and staff within the Acting programme will embark on a bespoke programme of workshops and conversations about consent, sexual violence and bystander intervention as part of its commitment to creating a more equitable and inclusive environment for everyone.
BWW Review: 9 to 5, Edinburgh Playhouse
by Natalie O'Donoghue - September 15, 2021
9 to 5 the Musical tells the story of three workmates pushed to boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss. Concocting a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supervisor, will the women manage to reform their office - or will events unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit?
BWW Review: CHICAGO, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - September 14, 2021
Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today's tabloids.
Dance International Festival Returns To Glasgow
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2021
From the visual art spaces of Tramway and the Gallery of Modern Art to the outdoor stage at Queens Park Arena, the festival's fourth edition will travel beyond its Tramway home, to Glasgow's streets, parks and cultural venues as well as online this October. 
Soho Theatre Presents STRING V SPITTA Starring Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Ed MacArthur
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2021
String Vs SPITTA is a musical comedy about two rival children's entertainers, but for adults. When it comes to children's entertainment, nobody does it better than Sylvester 'Silly' String – a charming classical virtuoso and top dog in the lucrative West London kids' parties' market, every kid within a 5-mile radius of the Kings Road wants Silly String and his Silly Songs...until SPITTA comes along.
Lung Ha Theatre Company and Plutot La Vie Present The World Premiere Of AN UNEXPECTED HICCUP
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2021
Edinburgh-based Lung Ha Theatre Company and touring theatre company Plutôt La Vie have announced their collaboration on An Unexpected Hiccup, a new play directed by Ian Cameron and Maria Oller and written by Michael Duke, based on a story by Ian Cameron and developed by the acting ensemble.
PUSH THE BOAT OUT, Scotland's Brand New Poetry Festival, Launches Inaugural Programme
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2021
Push The Boat Out, Scotland's newest and most boundary-bending poetry festival, launches its inaugural programme today, Wednesday 8 September in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Festivals Sell More Than 520,000 Tickets
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2021
520,000 tickets were sold across Edinburgh’s festivals after COVID restrictions were lessened, allowing higher-than-expected audience attendance. 
Scottish Dance Theatre Presents a Unique Collaboration With Yabin Studio In Beijing
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2021
Beautifully shot by the dancers themselves, the film weaves a visual tapestry capturing the dancers from Scottish Theatre Dance performing in Dundee and Yabin Studio in Beijing.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust Announce Winners Of The TAYken By Me Photography Competition
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2021
Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust are delighted to announce the winners of the TAYken By Me photography competition which celebrates the picturesque Tayside landscape and encourages local communities and visitors to capture what they love about Highland Perthshire.
Big Telly Theatre Company To Premiere Department Story At Belfast International Arts Festival 2021
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2021
Pioneers of immersive, site-specific theatre production, Big Telly Theatre Company are set to present the world premiere of Department Story as part of this year's Belfast International Arts Festival
Park Theatre Announces Autumn 2021 - Spring 2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2021
The Autumn – Spring season at Park Theatre includes the London premiere of new musical Little Women, a work in progress showing of Tony! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera] by Harry Hill and Steve Brown, and a host of Christmas delights for every age and taste.
Big Telly Theatre Company Will Premiere DEPARTMENT STORY At Belfast International Arts Festival 2021
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2021
Pioneers of immersive, site-specific theatre production, Big Telly Theatre Company are set to present the world premiere of Department Story as part of this year's Belfast International Arts Festival.
National Youth Choir Of Scotland Finds Ways To Keep Singing In Person Up And Down The Country
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2021
Over the coming days NYCOS Regional Choirs roll into action across Scotland. 15 choirs in all with a total membership of 1500 before Covid will return to in person rehearsals and concerts.

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