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The Demarco archive leaves Scotland
After years of trying, Richard Demarco CBE has finally secured a permanent, safe home for his vast, unique archive.
This sprawling collection of artworks,...
Richard Demarco on culture, conflict, and the legacy of the Edinburgh Festival
In his latest set of cultural reflections, Richard Demarco, CBE, connects the immediate geopolitical anxieties of the Ukraine conflict with the enduring, healing power...
Fringe 2025 – Niusia ⭐⭐⭐⭐
"My nana was an iridescent entertainer. And I remember her as a bitch... She was a very savvy businesswoman and she played hardball... she...
Fringe 2025 – Julia. 1984 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The continuing relevance of George Orwell's work is well represented at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year.
This includes an excellent theatrical production of...
Richard Demarco’s final cultural journey
Now aged 95, Richard Demarco, CBE, is very aware he is on the final leg of his life of cultural exploration.
He is hoping...
Summerhall – winding up withdrawn before Christmas
After months of legal process and uncertainty the court action against Summerhall Management Ltd has been brought to a close.
On Wednesday Robert McDowell...
Summerhall administration case continued to the New Year
Summerhall Management Limited continues to be in administration following a hearing in Edinburgh Sheriff Court earlier today.
The company is being pursued by HMRC who...
Saving Demarco’s archive will take funding and commitment
The possible closures of the People's Story Museum and Summerhall Arts Centre have attracted plenty of discussion.
The future of these two arts venues...
Alternative proposal for Summerhall tendered at closing date
An alternative proposal has been made to develop the arts venue at Summerhall in a sustainable way. The proposal was lodged at the closing...
Fringe 2024: Precious Cargo⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Barton Williams stands on stage in front of a wall of cardboard boxes. Footage of Vietnam plays against a soundtrack of war.
‘Everything in life...
Edinburgh Fringe 2024 – Lessons on Revolution ⭐⭐⭐⭐
In March 1967 London School of Economics students occupy the college’s Old Theatre. In response, the college turns off the lights; the theatre is...
Green candidate highlights Summerhall campaign
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh candidate in the General Election, Amanda Grimm, has backed the cultural venue Summerhall, which she says is at risk of...
Calls for council to preserve Summerhall as arts venue
After the news of the impending sale of Summerhall, politicians are gathering behind calls to save the arts centre which has become so important...
Summerhall is up for sale
The owners of Summerhall have put the building up for sale with all current licences included in the deal.
Summerhall has a programme of...
Gravity beer festival offer very early bird tickets
The craft beer festival launched by Barney’s Beer earlier this year has released its first batch of very early bird tickets for next year...
Filmhouse fundraiser with S!nk to Open the Doors
The Edinburgh improvisation group S!nk will perform their live soundtrack to the documentary film Nanook of the North at a fundraiser for Filmhouse on...
FLIP! – powerful new satire is coming to Summerhall
After its world premiere at the Alphabetti Theatre in Newcastle, FLIP! a powerful new satire is heading to Edinburgh's Summerhall.
Written by critically acclaimed writer...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe – Summerhall launch their huge programme
The acts being promoted at Summerhall on Thursday create a packed Fringe programme which the venue will host from 3 to 27 August.
There...
Review – Shonen Knife, Summerhall
Currently, on a 40th-anniversary tour the all-female Japanese punk-pop rockers Shonen Knife get straight to it with Konnichiwa.
The sold-out Summerhall audience is loving...
Bridget Ievers Cox – Exhibition at Summerhall
A major retrospective exhibition has opened at Summerhall and will run until 5 March.
Charles MacLean, the whisky expert, explained the background of this exhibition...
‘Undertow Overflow’, a new collaboration from Amy Duncan and Ben Harrison
'Undertow Overflow' is a brand-new collaboration between multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Amy Duncan and writer/director Ben Harrison. It combines their love of simple narratives with...
Summerhall will be open for business at this year’s festival fringe
The Fringe will be back at Summerhall this august with international acts from Switzerland, Taiwan, Finland, Korea, Ireland and Belgium. A programme of local...
Ooh la la! The French Film Festival UK comes to Edinburgh
This spring the French Film Festival UK comes to Edinburgh's Summerhall with Screen Horizons running from 30 January to 17 April 2022.
French and Francophone...
This weekend – The National Whisky Festival comes to Summerhall
The National Whisky Festival of Scotland returns to Summerhall on Sunday with tasting events spread out over two three and a half hour long...
Push the Boat Out at Edinburgh’s new poetry festival this weekend
Get in the boat, compañeros.
A poetry festival such as Edinburgh has never seen before will take place at Summerhall this weekend (15-17 October) Push...
Scotland’s second ever poetry festival launches hybrid program
Scotland’s newest and most boundary-bending poetry festival, Push The Boat Out (PTBO), launched its online and hybrid offer today, October 1st in Edinburgh.
Taking place...
Scotland’s second poetry festival, ‘Push The Boat Out’, launches its inaugural programme
Launching its inaugural programme today (Wed. 8 Sept) in Edinburgh, 'Push The Boat Out' (PTBO) is Scotland’s newest and most boundary-bending poetry festival, .
Taking...
Simon Thacker presents the World Premiere of ‘Pashyanti on Guitar’
Musician Simon Thacker premieres a live music experience for the 2021 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Thacker is a Scottish composer, classical guitarist, improviser and ensemble...
Royal Dick Courtyard Bar to reopen from 26th April
The Royal Dick Courtyard Bar at Summerhall will reopen seven days a week from Monday 26 April. Extended opening hours will operate to welcome...
’10 Years at Summerhall’ celebrates the venue’s decade as a multi-arts establishment
In celebration of Summerhall’s 10th year as a vibrant multi-arts venue and cultural hub, ten Summerhall regulars: artists, residents and visitors - have contributed...
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