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Last South Click for full size imageTHE LAST SOUTH: PURSUIT OF THE POLE (OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 7 May 2008)

JOHN BURNS enjoys a gripping tale of naked ambition despite reservations over its genuine dramatic impact.
14 May 2008


Katie MacKenzie Click for full size imageDINGWALL CHORAL SOCIETY (Strathpeffer Pavilion, 10 May 2008)

ARTHUR BROCKLEBANK finds Dingwall Choral in fine voice, while guest Katie Mackenzie impressed on the clarsach
13 May 2008


Chris Young Click for full size imageAN SGÀILEAN ÙR (Sabhal Mòr Ostaig , Sleat, Isle of Skye, 10 May 2008)

TERRY WILLIAMS finds plenty of promise in the work of some very young Gaelic film-makers, encouraged by the success of Chris Young’s Seachd – The Inaccessible Pinnacle.
13 May 2008


From 7 minutes of Explosion. © Jeanette Sendler Click for full size image7 MINUTES OF EXPLOSION (Da Gadderie, Shetland Museum & Archives, Lerwick, until 19 May)

KAREN EMSLIE finds deep resonances in the knitted work of artists Barbara Ridland and Jeanette Sendler.
13 May 2008


Session A9 Click for full size imageSESSION A9 / BREABACH (Nevis Centre, Fort William, 9 May 2008)

CATRIONA ROSS finds Session A9 in top form on the opening night of their tour, with strong support from Braebach
13 May 2008


Mogwai Click for full size imageMOGWAI (Ironworks, Inverness 9 May 2008)

AMY MACBEATH checks out the new set (and some old favourites) from alt-rockers Mogwai
13 May 2008


Hanngai © Lieve Boussauw (www.b-lieve.be/) Click for full size image28th SHETLAND FOLK FESTIVAL (Various venues, Shetland, 1-4 May 2008)

SUE WILSON finds the fun and frolics as lively as ever at a particularly eclectic edition of this (in)famous festival.
09 May 2008


Seth Lakeman (www.sethlakeman.com) Click for full size imageSETH LAKEMAN (Ironworks, Inverness, 29 April 2008)

ELIZABETH SINCLAIR discovers that this folk business isn’t so bad after all ….
08 May 2008


New Graduates at Eden Court Click for full size imageNEW GRADUATES – GEORGINA PORTEOUS AND MARK CREANEY (Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, until 8 June 2008)

GEORGINA COBURN considers the latest exhibition in Eden Court’s gallery spaces.
07 May 2008


Nova Scotia Click for full size imageNOVA SCOTIA (Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, 29 April 2008)

MARK FISHER evaluates John Byrne’s latest extension of the Slab Boys series.
07 May 2008


Paul Rattray and Jack Fortune Click for full size imageBLACK WATCH (Warwick Arts Centre, 29 April 2008)

JENNIE MACFIE caught up with the latest incarnation of the big success story of Scottish theatre in the current decade.
05 May 2008


The Curve Foundation at Eden Court Click for full size imageCURVE FOUNDATION: THE FOUR SEASONS (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, 24 April 2008)

JENNIE MACFIE is profoundly disappointed by the Musselburgh-based Curve Dance Foundation’s 10th Anniversary show.
29 April 2008


Picasso and Me (www.mikemaran.com) Click for full size imagePICASSO AND ME (OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, 27 April 2008)

GEORGINA COBURN finds Mike Maran’s take on Picasso failing to connect.
29 April 2008


The Wasp Factory - Nicola Jo Cully, Ian Sexon and Robbie Jack. (Linda Graham) Click for full size imageTHE WASP FACTORY (Tron Theatre, Glasgow, 22 April 2008, and touring)

MARK FISHER welcomes a strong new production of Iain Banks’ chilling novel, even if they do give away a major plot twist from the outset.
25 April 2008


Cardigan Bay Click for full size imageLEAD ASTRAY: BILL WOODROW / RICHARD DEACON (Pier Arts Centre, Stromness, until 7 June)

MORAG MACINNES enjoys the physicality of these sculptural collaborations, but is dubious about the implied profundity.
25 April 2008


Gordon Tocher Click for full size imageINVERNESS CHORAL SOCIETY (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 19 April 2008)

JAMES MUNRO welcomes a rare chance to hear fine performances of an esoteric slice of Beethoven alongside Mozart’s famous Requiem.
22 April 2008


Fatboy Slim at the Ironworks Click for full size imageFATBOY SLIM (Ironworks, Inverness, 17 April 2008)

FIONA CARR enjoys an intimate taste of things to come at this summer’s Rockness.
21 April 2008


The Emperor's New Kilt (Kevin Low) Click for full size imageTHE EMPEROR'S NEW KILT (King's Theatre, Edinburgh, 17 April 2008, and touring)

MARK FISHER finds good humour and genuine family appeal in Wee Stories inventive new version of their popular show
18 April 2008



 

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