Monthly Archives: October 2015
Rebecca – Kings Theatre (Review)
‘Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again…’ Â So starts Daphne du Maurier’s classic novel of jealousy, intrigue and suspense, and so begins (and ends) Kneehigh Theatre Company’s production of Rebecca, currently touring at the Kings Theatre, Edinburgh.
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Silver Linings – Millie Gray
Millie Gray is something of an Edinburgh Treasure. She specialises in writing about what she knows. You get the feeling that she must never have to do any research, because the writing just tumbles out as if she were telling … Continue reading
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Words With Neil
Neil Mathers is currently on his way to Amman, Jordan. As Save the Children’s Head of Scotland, he’ll be looking at the organisation’s work with children fleeing the Syrian crisis. Lothian Life caught up with him first, at home in Edinburgh.
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Foodies Festival Meets Masterchef – Free Tickets
Edinburgh’s International Conference Centre will be transformed into a culinary wonderland, 13-15th November, as Foodies Festival Christmas presents Scotland’s top chefs, award-winning artisan producers and international street food for a festive feast.
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Pilgrim of Slaughter – Douglas Watt
‘The people despise the appointment of Papists to the army and government. They scream of arbitrary rule by indulgence rather than parliament. They fear a standing army with Papist officers, while the Navy is neglected. Trouble is brewing across these … Continue reading
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Tipping The Velvet
Presented by The Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh: 28 October – 14 November 2015 “I used to think that whenever I thought of you I was all lit up, like a candle. I was afraid people would notice.”
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