The Scottish Ballet’s A Streetcar Named Desire is a magnificent, heart-wrenching depiction of loss and abuse. The dancers are charismatic forces of nature on the stage of the Festival Theatre, pouring their hearts and souls into portraying the complicated and tragic lives of their characters. This mesmerising production will leave you melancholy, yet A Streetcar […]
The Shawshank Redemption is nothing short of extraordinary. A study of humanity, the play begs questions of the possibilities of redemption and the capacity of the human spirit for resilience. At points humorous, and at other points devastatingly tragic, the production is undoubtedly a modern-day masterpiece. Based on the novella by Stephen King and the […]
It was a Friday night and the streets were alive with the sounds of students celebrating the start of the weekend. However, instead of joining my friends for a typical night out, I was slipping into a black cocktail dress and sparkly heels. I headed out to the King’s Theatre alone, enjoying the music blaring […]
The Edinburgh Collective’s ‘Come n’ Dance’ was a sensational night out. Taking place at 8 pm in Teviot Underground and concluding in the wee hours of the morning at 1 am, the event delivered a selection of stellar artists and bands from start to finish. The venue was packed with students enjoying the tunes, the […]
The Scottish Opera’s The Verdi Collection is a veritable triumph. On the stage of Usher Hall, heartbreak, danger, love, passion, jealousy, and valor come alive through the form of beautiful music. The collection is meticulously selected, presenting the audience with a wonderful array of the Italian composer’s works — my eyes hardly ever left the […]
Hello to all artists, musicians, dancers, performers, artists, and advocates of the Edinburgh art scene. There is an organisation here in Edinburgh which endeavours to support and improve this city and its creatives. Welcome to the Edinburgh Collective. One afternoon, in a classic Edinburgh cafe, two university students sat enjoying coffee. Unbeknownst to Fraser and […]
Winter has come to Edinburgh. Streets are packed with pedestrians bundled in cozy coats and scarves, icy cold air turns cheeks rosy, and, most importantly, the Scottish Ballet’s The Snow Queen is playing at the Festival Theatre. There is no better way to celebrate the start of the festive season than to book tickets to […]
The Scottish Opera’s Ainadamar is a fountain of cascading memories, effortlessly transporting its audience through time. Journeying from Mariana Pineda’s act of liberalist rebellion in 1830, to Lorca’s execution in the Spanish Civil War, to the 1969 death of his muse Xirgu, Ainadamar presents a multitude of tragic images. The opera, sung entirely in Spanish, […]