Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Sorcerer is something of an underdog. Despite success when it first appeared on the scene, it has been largely overshadowed by the enduring popularity of productions like The Mikado or HMS Pinafore. EUSOG’s decision to stage The Sorcerer is therefore an unusual one, especially as it has not retained a space […]
Going on holiday to Copenhagen offers you access to a world of much-coveted Scandi cool, as well as excellent art, night life and, of course, coffee. The city is compact, airy and leafy, crammed with independent eateries, green spaces and art galleries. Furthermore, it is friendly, accessible and easy to navigate – as long as […]
Ten years since their last album, indie-rockers Grandaddy release the two-song single ‘Way We Won’t’.‘Clear Your History’ is perhaps the most exciting of the two songs, with singer Jason Lytle’s reedy voice layered over clunky electronic textures to make this otherworldly ballad, reminiscent of the eerie oeuvre of bands like Beach House. ‘Way We Won’t’ […]
The Fruitmarket Gallery, Until 23rd October Damián Ortega works on a truly international scale. The Mexican sculptor has represented his country at the Venice Biennale and has had solo exhibitions at the Tate Modern, the Los Angeles Museum of Modern Art and other iconic museums and galleries. However, his current exhibition at the Fruitmarket […]
LGBT+ cinema throughout the ages has served as a mirror to reflect societal attitudes at different points in history regarding sexuality and gender identity. Looking back at early, silent cinema, transvestitism was used as a mere comic device and any portrayals of supposedly gay characters relied heavily on offensive stereotypes. More recently however, we have […]
Dovecot Studios: Until January 30th The W Gordon Smith Award is a Scottish painting award beginning its inaugural year. The competition was established to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the death of the influential art critic, playwright and filmmaker whose name it bears. W Gordon Smith was a champion of the arts in Scotland, helping to encourage […]
The Doormats have performed as part of exciting showcases like the Liquid Rooms’ ‘In Limbo’ and Summerhall’s ‘Neu Reekie.’ On the 25th, they played Henry’s Cellar Bar, promoting $CR*P, a zine cu- rated by students at the Edinburgh College of Art. I caught up with them after the gig, by which point any chance of a normal […]
Imagine this: it’s a misty evening, it’s dark, it’s cold and you’re worrying about your midterms. It doesn’t sound too great, does it? Imagine how your mood would change if you were to sit down in a cosy, brightly lit room where the scent of books hangs in the air. Even better, a soft, lilting […]