Tag: What’s On
Christmas tree goes up at The Mound
It took six workers, a crane and the co-operation of the citizens of Bergen and Edinburgh to once again raise a Norwegian Christmas Tree on Edinburgh's Mound today.
Carefully preparation of the tree, donated by Bergens's Hordaland Community Council, allowed...
The Edinburgh Reporter Guide to what’s on in September 2011
Archaeology Scotland Month 2011
Throughout September Archaeology Scotland will be hosting free events for all at archaeological attractions across Edinburgh and Lothians. Scottish Archaeology Month presents a host of fun days, re-enactments, exhibitions and open...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe review: Fe Fi Fo Fun, Go and see this ‘Canadiun’! (*****)
Sticks, Stones, Broken Bones.
Underbelly Pasture
August 15 @ 2.20pm/August 16 @ 6.30pm
All ages.
Wowing delighted audiences young and old with his esoteric shadow-puppet paraphernalia, the Canadian-born, goggle-eyed potty Professor maestro of imaginary manipulation, Jeff Achtem, is...
The Edinburgh Reporter guide to what’s on in August 2011
This month it is really hard to pick and choose. As anyone in Edinburgh knows there are far more things on in Edinburgh this month than a sane person could go to. If we...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe preview – The W.R.E.N.S Need You: An Edinburgh Rendezvous.
At Venue 18, Sweet Grassmarket, City 1, August 4/28th, the engagingly alliterative Tiny Teapot Theatre ensemble premier Edinburgh born playwright, Anne McGravie’s, compelling drama ‘Wrens’ (Women’s Royal Navy Service). The production, drawing on McGravie's personal...
The Queen: Art and Image
Whatever your feelings towards the monarchy are, one thing can be agreed on, the presence of Queen Elizabeth II has remained strong since her reign began in 1952.
In 2012, the Queen will celebrate her...
Looking back on the Edinburgh International Magic Festival 2011
It is hard to believe that the Edinburgh International Magic Festival, which came to an end last weekend, was only the second event of its kind – and, as artistic director Kevin McMahon (himself...
The Edinburgh Reporter guide to what’s on in July 2011
1st July 2011
The taste of Edinburgh Festival returns to the Meadows Park after two years at Inverleith. Celebrity chefs Gary Rhodes, Martin Blunos and Jean-Christophe Novelli will take to the stage in this years culinary celebration.
2nd...
EIFF Review – Between 2 Fires
By David Kettle
Agniezska Lukasiak’s harrowing and angry film follows young mother Marta and her daughter as they escape child prostitution in their home country of Belarus and flee to a refugee camp in the...
The Edinburgh Reporter guide to what’s on in June 2011
Wednesday 1 June 2011
There may be opera at the Big Screen on Lothian Road tonight. It is certainly listed on the BBC website - but we are not sure about the sound. The last...
What’s on in Edinburgh this week? 30th May 2011
Monday 30th May 2011
Evita at The Playhouse Edinburgh tonight at 7:30pm
Featuring some of the most famous and inspiring stage music ever written, including the classic songs Don't Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night of a...
What’s on in Edinburgh this weekend? 27th May 2011
Friday 27th May 2011
Hopetoun Farm Shop opens today. More details on the Hopetoun House website.
Tonight's The Night at The Queen's Hall. Tickets and more information here.
Back by very popular demand, Tonight's the Night: Take...
RashDash at The Fringe – Not For People Who Don’t Like Loud Noise
In March we reported that independent arts charity IdeasTap had announced the winners of their competition to win £10,000 to help bring a show to this years Fringe Festival. Back then we chatted to...
What’s on in Edinburgh this week? 23rd May 2011
Monday 23rd May 2011
At The Scottish Storytelling Centre at 8pm. For Adults 16+
Sorry is the Hardest Word
Jess Smith - author, storyteller and Traveller - will perform a challenging monologue about the treatment...
What’s on in Edinburgh this weekend? 20th May 2011
20th May 2011
From this evening you can join in the 48 hour Film Project in Edinburgh. It sounds great fun and there are more details here. Are you taking part? Will you tell us...
What’s on in Edinburgh this week? 16th May 2011
16th May 2011
Walk to School Week starts today.
This is the first full week of the Shadows of the Divine art exhibition which runs until Saturday 11th June at New College, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH1...
What’s on in Edinburgh this weekend? 13th May 2011
Friday 13th May 2011
Leitheatre presents 'I Am A Camera' at the Church Hill theatre at 7:30pm tonight. In the words of the The Herald Tribune, the play “looks at life in a tawdry Berlin rooming...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week? 9th May 2011
Monday 9th May 2011
The Causey is holding its AGM this evening at 7.00pm to 8.30pm. All welcome. Southside Community Centre 17 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9ER
Tuesday 10th May 2011
At The Filmhouse they are showing...
What’s on in Edinburgh this weekend? 6th May 2011
Friday 6th May 2011
Alan Spence will be reading from 'Morning Glory' - his new collection of haiku poetry - at Newington Library today.
Dame Elizabeth Blackadder - who provided illustrations for the book - will also...
What’s on in Edinburgh this week? 2nd May 2011
2nd May 2011
FOR CRYING OUT LOUD
Screenings for carers and their babies.
Pina (2D) Mon 2 May at 11.00am at The Filmhouse
Baby changing, bottle warming and buggy parking facilities are...
What’s on in Edinburgh this weekend? 29th April 2011
29th April 2011
Today at The Filmhouse from 1300 they are showing L'Affaire Farewell directed by Christian Carion (France 2009) Certificate 12A Cast: Guillaume Canet, Emir Kusturica, Willem Dafoe, Diane Kruger, Alexandra Maria Lara. French,...
What’s on in Edinburgh this week? 25th April 2011
Monday 25th April 2011
ChildLine in Scotland Silent Auction
Take home a work of art and help the ChildLine service in Scotland be there for more children.
The artists involved in this special event...
What’s on in Edinburgh this weekend? 22nd April 2011
22nd April 2011
Edinburgh Rugby wind up the Magners League season with their final home game of the season at Murrayfield tonight. Ticket prices are £20 for adults, £10 for OAP's and students and £5...
What’s on in Edinburgh this weekend? 15th April 2011
Friday 15th April 2011
Edinburgh Rugby host Italian side Aironi at Murrayfield tonight. Tickets are priced £20 for adults, £10 for students and OAP's and £5 for under 18s. Kick off is at 19:30.
The Edinburgh International...
What’s on in Edinburgh this week? – 11 April 2011
Monday 11 April 2011
Ceilidh Culture event at Merchiston Castle School at 11.15 a.m. Secrets of Performance. Like an actor in a play, performing music in front of a live audience is ‘an act’...
What’s on in Edinburgh this weekend? 8th April 2011
8th April 2011
At Ratho Library they’re eagerly looking forward to the visit of the fantastic Travelling Gallery today.
Scotland's fastest moving exhibition space will be showcasing the Drawn In exhibition which includes work by Sachiko...
What’s on in Edinburgh this week? 4th April 2011
4th April 2011
Cumulus exhibition launch, Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh, EH6 8RG. 7pm - 9pm
This exhibition is a selection of work by Säde Foley, now in her final year of...
What’s on in Edinburgh this weekend? 1 April 2011
Friday 1 April 2011
Nicola Benedetti plays Korngold at The Usher Hall
Programme:
Zemlinsky: Sinfonietta
Korngold: Violin Concerto
Beethoven: Symphony No. 4
Walter Weller: Conductor
Nicola Benedetti: Violin
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Viennese legends: it goes without saying that RSNO Conductor Emeritus Walter...
What’s on in Edinburgh this weekend? 25th March 2011
25th March 2011
The traditional arts festival that takes place in Edinburgh each spring, Ceilidh Culture, gets going this weekend at The Usher Hall and a variety of other venues across the city. Too many...
What’s on this week in Edinburgh? – 21st March 2011
Monday 21st March 2011
At The Filmhouse tonight a one night only showing of The Kite Runner at 18.00. A lovely film from a lovely book, although the story is a very emotional one.
Tuesday 22nd...
