Tag: dance
Friday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Edinburgh Zoo is open today! Please note: entrance charges apply, some animal houses close 30 minutes before the Zoo closes, Zoo opening may be affected by severe weather (see website for updates), and you...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 22ND DECEMBER 2014
Dog Tales: The Dogs Trust will host this storytelling and crafts session about safety around dogs and responsible dog ownership. For ages 5-10. 2-3pm, Gilmerton Library, 13 Newtoft Street.
Messy Nativity! 4-5.30pm,...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Filmhouse Junior: Antboy (Denmark 2013 - English language version) Cert PG. Re-energising the superhero genre for a younger audience - who needs Spiderman when Antboy is in town? 'a rollicking good fun caper movie'. 11am, Filmhouse, Lothian...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Edinburgh Steiner School Christmas Market: handmade gifts and crafts, puppet shows and fairground games, raffle, tombola, complementary therapies, live music, King Winter's Grotto, Viennese Cafe, world food market, craft workshops, star hunt and more. 11am-4pm, Edinburgh...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2014
Delighters: Hula Hooping - taster session. For ages 14+, beginners or beginners + - session will be tailored to the abilities of the participants. 6.30-7.30pm, Forest Centre +, 38 Castle Terrace....
Monday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Before The Diving: little is known about ancient Penguin civilisation, but the recent discovery of early Penguin eggshell drawings provides a fascinating though slightly disconcerting insight into their previously unknown empire. Haika Maeda, a Chinese/Japanese artist...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
Plenty happening again this week - from fundraisers for Palestine, Water for Life and the Scouts, to films from Poland, Africa and Italy. Books will be launched, exhibitions will be opened, French and Russian...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Wunderfuk 2! Delighted Peoples (vocals, guitar - hip hop, punk), Small Feet Little Toes (vocals - folk) and Felt Tip Pen ('electro-coloured twisted folk'). Hosted by Chris Willatt. 7pm, Forest Cafe, Lauriston Place. Free entry, BYOB (corkage charge.)
Lunchtime Concert: Canadian National Arts...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2014
Metals and Marble: an exhibition of contemporary metal and marble sculpture by Chris Muirhead and Simon Burns-Cox, displayed in the gallery with its 17th century Renaissance hand-painted ceiling. 9am-6pm today and everyday until 25th October 2014, Gladstone's...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Fresh Start Sale: cake stands, china, glass, bric a brac, coffees, teas and home baking. Fresh Start is an Edinburgh-based charity helping those who have been homeless to get established in their new homes: it...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2014
Dance and Cafe Culture: a new exhibition of work by Andrew Fitzpatrick, Norma Maclean, Peter Nardini, Chris Taylor, Nichola Martin and Maggie Vance. 11am-5pm Monday to Friday, 10am-1pm Saturdays, closed Sundays, The...
just Festival review: Simply Soweto Encha *****
'Nine years ago we began a journey full of hope, love and laughter' says Morgan, charismatic lead singer of a band oozing charm. As the five members of Simply Soweto Encha filter onto the...
Let’s Face the Music and Dance at the Church Hill Theatre this spring
Janice Bruce's wish has come true. She is producing and choreographing a show in aid of charity, Leukaemia CARE.
"It is mainly a dance show with dancing and singing from over fifty musicals," said Janice....
Gig review: Mr McFall’s Chamber, Viva Tango, Jam House (****)
It might have been baltic and monsoon-like outside, but inside Edinburgh’s Jam House, Mr McFall’s Chamber had created a sultry, convincingly South American atmosphere for their Viva Tango night of music and dance, their...
Fitsteps Takes off in Muirhouse Community Centre
David Lowe’s Fitsteps
An easy to learn, fun to do dance/fitness class with a combination of the best known and most popular Latin and Ballroom dances taught in a line dance style so no partners...
Edinburgh International Festival 2013 revealed
Philip Glass meeting Patti Smith; heavy-metal Shakespeare from China; Beethoven’s Fidelio set in outer space; The Festival Theatre’s nooks and crannies taken over in four days of dance. Yes, the Edinburgh International Festival’s 2013...
The Chinaski Sessions at Brunton Theatre
David Hughes Dance To Premiere The Chinaski Sessions At The Brunton Theatre
Edinburgh based David Hughes Dance Scotland will premiere their new show, THE CHINASKI SESSIONS, at The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, on 13 October 2012....
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Review : Nobody’s Child
Formally excellent and intellectually and emotionally challenging, I Am Son is another stunning example of contemporary Italian dance at the Fringe.
Lara Guidetti has choreographed this exploration of the European sense of identity, but the...
Assembly Rooms unveiled
The grand old dame of George Street, The Assembly Rooms, was unveiled to her waiting press this morning in all her newly renovated beauty.
The work has cost the council £9.3m, took 18 months and...
The Mela Festival is launched in Edinburgh
The Mela Festival launch earlier today introduced new director, Chris Purnell, who was previously in charge of the London Mela. The Mela showcases talent from all cultures, and it will be situated on Leith...
Hot Tickets for Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2012
by Julie Dawson
Hot off the press, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2012 programme is bigger and better than ever. Among its (nearly) 400 pages there is bound to be a show to suit every taste,...
Dancing for cancer charity
EDINBURGH YOUNGSTERS DANCE TO THE BEAT OF DNA COMPOSER FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK
A group of talented young ballet dancers is set to take to the stage for a performance to a score by a...
Traverse Theatre Autumn Festival 18-27 November
Now in its third year, the Traverse Theatre’s Autumn Festival is a celebration of the best work from the worlds of Dance, Visual Theatre, Contemporary Music, and Puppetry. This year, there is a strong...
Audio – Interview with Peggy Hughes of West Port Book Festival
The West Port Book Festival is running for the fourth year this weekend until Sunday 16 October 2011. The programme runs all afternoon and into the evening. Tickets can be obtained from Peter Bell...
Last Orders in Musselburgh this weekend
Following their successful run at the Traverse Theatre for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe David Hughes Dance Productions, in association with National Theatre of Scotland, will perform their latest work LAST ORDERS at venues throughout...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Review: Leo (*****)
Leo is a superb physical one-man dance show show that is highly likely to have you on your feet by the end, giving a standing ovation. The show is mind-bending, illusionistic and spellbinding.
Leo, Tobias...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe preview – Company Chameleon
Company Chameleon will be returning to Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year to perform an extract from their show Rites at Dance Base and an outdoor performance of Search and Find.
Company Chameleon have been busy...
Lung Ha’s Theatre Company – An Introduction
Edinburgh has been a hub of all things theatrical for decades, and 2011 looks set to be another exciting year. One organisation offering something a little bit different is Lung Ha’s Theatre Company, who...
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