After a pandemic-induced cancellation and a significantly scaled back return, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe returned last month. The Fringe programme was back to around 90% of it’s pre-pandemic levels. But has the Fringe itself gone …
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Opinion: Ticket price debate needs to hear from regional audiences
Recent weeks have seen the restart of a conversation about the affordability of the culture sector while household budgets are tightened. The debate came to a head last month when tickets for hit West End …
Column: Braw Panto tour kicks off after a tribute to one of Scotland’s greats
I was fortunate enough to attend a remembrance event for Sydney Devine at Glasgow’s Pavilion Theatre last week. Dubbed “Scotland’s Rhinestone Cowboy”, Sydney was undoubtedly one of Scotland’s biggest stars of the late 20th Century. …
Opinion: Did this year’s Edinburgh Festival lose its bite?
With the Edinburgh Festivals now wound up for another year, the performing arts in Scotland finally feel on a meaningful road to recovery from COVID. This year’s affair was altogether more subdued – a much …
Opinion: Creatives have been let down by post-Brexit visa arrangements
Leaving the EU will rob us all of innumerable significant opportunities but, for me, this is one of the most saddening. While the campaign for a U-turn on this ridiculous decision continues, we must hold out hope for the future.
Opinion: Celebrate the little wins on the road to recovery
I miss going to the theatre or a concert with every fibre of my being. The months of anticipation looking forward to a favourite show or artist, or even taking a last-minute gamble on something …
Opinion: Industry can listen to audiences and reform for the better
The public health measures introduced to deal with the coronavirus pandemic have effectively ended the day-to-day working of the creative sector. Social distancing and a ban on gatherings greater than a handful of people have …
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: 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 …