Happy New Year! 2020 is set to be a huge year for the arts in Scotland, with a whole range of events across the country. At a time when the political sphere is becoming bleaker, …
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Opinion: Don’t knock a panto!
It’s panto time again… oh, yes it is! But while this is firmly my most favourite time of the year, the festive Grinches are never far away – those who turn their nose up at …
Opinion: The Brexit threat to the arts is real and present
Make no mistake – Brexit is a real and present threat to the cultural fabric of Scotland.
Opinion: Raise a glass to a Play, a Pie and a Pint
It’s one of Scotland’s greatest cultural institutions – with a ridiculously simple principle. Combining cutting-edge theatre, a particularly delectable Scotch pie and a pint of something strong – or soft – is sure to satisfy …
Opinion: Highlights from the Edinburgh Fringe 2019
Edinburgh’s Festival Fringe has come to an end after another hugely successful year – packed to the brim with music, culture and the arts programming. I’ve picked out a tiny handful from this year’s catalogue, …
Opinion: What to see at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019
As ever, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe comes around quicker every year. I’ve sifted through the 4,208 shows outlined in the programme and have settled on a few recommendations that sum up how I’ll be spending …
Opinion: Are theatre-goers in Scotland being short-changed?
Theatre in Scotland is booming. We have an incredible array of home-grown talent, and our cultural scene is bringing people from across the world to our nation for a slice of the action. I could …
Opinion: Rolling our the red carpet for Trump is no laughing matter
This month, US President Donald Trump is to visit the UK on a State Visit. His itinerary sadly doesn’t include a visit to Scotland, where there appears to be plenty public appetite to have him …
Opinion: Success of Wild Rose proves that Scotland is made for the screen
It’s been another packed month for the arts in Scotland. With another hugely successful reception to Scottish-based film and TV shows, it’s safe to say that our wee nation is well and truly open to …
Book Review: Company: The Complete Revised Book and Lyrics
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stephen Sondheim’s Company is almost 50 years old and has been reborn in an astounding production in London’s West End. Soon to close at the Gielgud Theatre, though with a likely Broadway transfer on …