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Experience the magic of Mary Poppins on stage, where enchanting performances and timeless songs create a practically perfect theatrical experience when it hits the stage in Scotland.
Author Hattie Crisell discusses the challenges of writing, self-doubt, and how connecting with others' journeys refined her own process.
Looking for your next binge-worthy drama? After the Party delivers searing performances, gripping twists, and haunting moral complexities.
Discover the Waterstones Book of the Year 2024 winners and shortlist—perfect books for Christmas gifting, featuring captivating fiction and inspiring non-fiction.
Grace on ITVX is an intense British crime thriller perfect for dark winter nights, featuring John Simm as a detective confronting Brighton’s toughest cases and his own haunting past.
Discover Ludwig, our new fave TV series. What starts as a charming crime series quickly unfolds into a layered mystery, with David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin leading a heartfelt exploration of family, love, and unexpected twists.
Discover your next audio obsession with our November podcast picks! From career advice to modern romance, we’ve gathered inspiring, funny, and thought-provoking shows perfect for cosy autumn listening.
Just as I was ready to cancel Netflix, Nobody Wants This saved the day. This autumn rom-com starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody is a heartwarming, feel-good must-watch for cosy nights in.
Best summer reads? Whether you like a little light reading or more of a tome, what are the best books to be packing for your summer escapism? Who better to ask than the experts at Scotland’s best bookshop - Mainstreet Trading. Described by author Maggie O’Farrell as ‘a bookshop so perfect you might have dreamt it’, Mainstreet’s team know their stuff when it comes to page-turners. Owner Rosamund de la Hey and her team have booked their best summer reads for holidays. Enjoy.
Are you experiencing a Brat Summer? It's the cultural phenomenon sweeping through 2024. But what exactly is this trend, and why should it matter to everyone, not just the younger crowd? Let’s explore.
As the Edinburgh Fringe Festival returns, 21Common, the trailblazing arts collective, is set to captivate audiences with their latest dance spectacular, Common Is As Common Does: A Memoir.
Experience the world premiere of "My English Persian Kitchen" at Edinburgh Fringe! Brought to life by Soho Theatre and Traverse Theatre, this life-affirming play combines the rich flavors of Iran with live on-stage cooking.
From Friday 16th August until Sunday 25th, an impressive line-up including Shambolics, NATI, Logan’s Close, Katie Gregson-Macleod, Fergus McCreadie and Hayley Zalassi plus many more are signed up to perform live during the second edition of the St James Quarter Sessions.
After a month of eager anticipation, the world-renowned Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh is poised to reopen its doors with an exhibition that promises to ignite the senses and stir the soul. From 28th June to 5th October, "The Caged Bird’s Song," Dovecot’s major tapestry with Chris Ofili, will return to Scotland this summer as part of the Edinburgh Festival.
Directed by Caroline Jay Ranger (known for Fawlty Towers – The Play), this home-grown musical spectacular is based on John Sullivan’s iconic television series. The critically acclaimed show features a script and original score by John’s son, Jim Sullivan, and Paul Whitehouse, bringing Britain’s most loveable rogues to life on stage with 20 hilarious songs.
This summer, the National Trust for Scotland's Georgian House in Edinburgh is set to captivate visitors with its latest exhibition, "Ramsay and Edinburgh Fashion," is now open (June 7th). This innovative showcase unites the Trust’s collection of Allan Ramsay’s portraits for the first time, offering a unique glimpse into the world of 18th-century fashion and society.
Primavera Sound has rightly earned its reputation for showcasing cutting-edge talent from around the globe, making it a must-attend event for music aficionados. With over 200 performers taking to the stage over the three-day festival, it's truly a music lover's dream getaway
Expect the unexpected as Fleurs de Villes, the world-renowned floral show behind international blockbuster exhibitions in cities including Sydney, New York, Chicago, Miami and Toronto, is set to return to Edinburgh this month with its major new exhibition; ARTISTE.
This groundbreaking V&A Dundee exhibition, Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk, is curated by Anna Jackson and Josephine Rout, and it promises to unravel the intricate story of the kimono's style, appeal, and enduring influence on the world of fashion.
Glasgow-born TV producer Claire Mundell tells Hood how she fell in love with the best-selling book The Tattooist of Auschwitz and spent six years bringing it to our screens with an impressive cast including Harvey Keitel.