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The Scottish Gallery Opens Online Exhibition CLOSER TO HOME
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2021
2021 at The Scottish Gallery opens with an online exhibition of new work by renowned Scottish artist Philip Braham. 
Online@theSpaceUK Season 2 Launches Friday
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2021
Whether you're looking for exciting new theatre from up-and-coming playwrights, soaring melodies from virtuoso musicians or stand-up comedy direct from NYC to your living room - with the launch of Season 2 just days away, check out all the things that make Online@theSpaceUK that little bit special this January.
HERA Presents WE ASK THESE QUESTIONS OF EVERYBODY
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2021
As a decade of austerity policies continue to bite, HERA's online opera created remotely will share the real-life experiences of disabled people in the UK. Performed by a cross-genre, all-disabled ensemble, We Ask These Questions of Everybody draws on transcripts from an assessment for the Department of Work and Pensions to expose the emotional challenges faced by disabled human beings dealing with state power.
First Details and Creatives Announced For Ambitious Paisley Theatre Project in 2021 to 2022
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2021
Details have been announced for the National Theatre of Scotland, Slung Low, and Renfrewshire Leisure, collaborative theatre project in Paisley; a community engagement programme embracing the radical spirit of Paisley’s people.
BWW Review: RAPUNZEL, National Theatre of Scotland
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 22, 2020
“You all know the story of Rapunzel, right? That lassie with the long hair who’s been trapped in her lockdown tower for what feels like forever. The lassie who’s sitting there like a loon waiting for some Prince will come along and save her. Well, think again.
'Hanging by a Million Threads' - New Artwork by Sophie Fields Transforms Edinburgh's Festival Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2020
Edinburgh based emerging artist Sophie Fields has created a statement of thanks to all who have supported Capital Theatres over the past few months, in her textile-based installation Hanging by a million threads.
BWW Review: A GAMBLERS GUIDE TO DYING, Traverse Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 21, 2020
Having played to sell-out audiences when it premiered at the Traverse Festival – winning a Fringe First and the Holden Street Theatre Award – A Gambler’s Guide to Dying has since been performed around the world.
Go Inside King's Theatre With a Virtual Theatre Tour
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2020
Finding a brand-new way to open the doors of the King’s Theatre, despite the pandemic, Edinburgh’s favourite panto venue has teamed up with professional photographer Tom Duffin to create a virtual theatre tour. 
BWW Review: ALI THE MAGIC ELF, Tron Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 17, 2020
This Christmas, Tron Theatre Company is delighted to bring back the much loved, Ali the Magic Elf – as a live show captured on film for viewing at home. Ideal for little ones aged 3-8 years and their adults, the show is written and directed by Tron Theatre’s Artistic Director Andy Arnold and is a wonderfully gentle tale about working together to magic-up order out of chaos.
New CEO Appointed to Lead the Federation of Scottish Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2020
The Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST) has announced the appointment of Fiona Sturgeon Shea as the organisation's new Chief Executive Officer.
BWW Review: HIGH MAN PEN MEANDER, Tron Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 10, 2020
High Man Pen Meander is a thrilling virtual promenade show around and about the Tron Theatre, where the walls will echo with the voices and sounds of Glasgow’s most famous bard, Edwin Morgan.
Edinburgh's City Art Centre Reveals Exhibition Highlights For 2021
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2020
The City Art Centre, Edinburgh's own public venue dedicated to championing historic and contemporary Scottish visual arts and crafts, announces exhibition highlights for 2021.
Edinburgh International Festival Appoints Three New Trustees To Serve On Its Board
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
Edinburgh International Festival today reveals three new appointments to its Board of Trustees, bolstering the organisation's international experience and expertise.
Staff Of King's Theatre Edinburgh Return To Celebrate The Anniversary Of Its Opening
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
The King's Theatre Edinburgh opened for the first time on 8 December 1906 with a performance of Cinderella, and today members of the staff gathered (safely!/at a distance) to celebrate its 114th Anniversary in the empty auditorium and to carry wonderful memories and hope into the theatre's 115th year.
Out Of Joint Appoints Chair And Four New Board Members
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2020
Today, Out of Joint announces a new Chair appointment and four new board members following a recruitment process that took place over the Summer and Autumn.   Together they will join the board of trustees to help take the company into the post Covid 19 World under the continued Artistic Directorship of Kate Wasserberg and the Executive Directorship of Martin Derbyshire.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Head is Hoping to See the Fringe Return to the Streets in 2021
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2020
Edinburgh Festival Fringe chief executive Shona McCarthy is hoping to see live performances return to the streets of Edinburgh by next summer. However, she also believes that an online, or otherwise scaled-down production could be beneficial in other ways.
Scottish National Jazz Orchestra Presents Livestreamed Concert 'SNJO 25 Jazz: Past, Present, Future'
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2020
Scottish National Jazz Orchestra will present a special livestreamed concert in honor of its 25th anniversary, titled SNJO 25 Jazz: Past, Present, Future.
Edinburgh's Christmas Lights Up The Capital To Thank Key Workers
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2020
Edinburgh looks very different this Christmas to any other year in recent memory. However, despite the lack of any live activity, City of Edinburgh Council and its Edinburgh's Christmas producer, Underbelly, wanted to mark Light Night, the traditional switch-on, which is usually seen by thousands of locals every year, with something different to mark 2020 – the Christmas Rainbow.
Glasgow International Announces Dates Of 2021 Festival
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2020
Glasgow International, one of the UK's largest and most influential visual art festivals, will take place across the city from 11 – 27 June 2021.
Media Traverse Theatre Delivers A Festive Feast To Round Off 2020
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2020
The Traverse Theatre are delivering a Festive Feast of shows, films and events to round off 2020 in their all year-round digital festival venue, Traverse 3, throughout December.
SCOTS IN THE CITY Concert to Feature Kieran Brown, Shona White, Steven Cree, Danielle Fiamanya and More
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2020
An all-Scottish line-up of stars of stage and screen will perform in Scots in the City on Sunday 29 November. The concert, held in early celebration of St Andrew's Day (30 November), will be livestreamed from the Phoenix Arts Club in the heart of London's West End.
Luca Silvestrini's Protein Announce Next Double Bill Of Streamed Performances 
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2020
Following a double bill of Silvestrini's work for HeadSpaceDance streamed at the start of the month, Luca Silvestrini's Protein continue their Protein 21 Remix digital series with Ride and Stairworks featuring Luca himself. The provocative duet Ride oscillates between aspiration and desire, unbridled passion and respectability, and is accompanied by Stairworks, a piece performed on outdoor staircases by men wearing only white bath towels.  
2020 Year In Review: Natalie O'Donoghue's Best of Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - November 12, 2020
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue highlights her favourite theatre productions and performances of 2020.
Edinburgh's Christmas 2020 Lineup Announced
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2020
Edinburgh's Christmas is set to help the city celebrate Christmas safely and differently this year, with the announcement of a new digital programme by Underbelly, Producers of Edinburgh's Christmas.
BWW Review: PETRICHOR, Tron Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - November 05, 2020
A world where every single day is exactly the same. PETRICHOR is a dystopian reality, where every moment is muted, managed and monochrome. Nothing bad ever happens. Nothing good does either.

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