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Edinburgh Reporter
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Outwith Festival announce sponsorship deal
Fife couple David and Cathryn Archer are sponsoring this year's Outwith Festival in Dunfermline through their company, Sephra. The Archers are business owners and also performers, as well as long-time supporters of the arts scene in their local area. They are now backing the creative community by helping to fuel the festival with popcorn Sephra's story began in David's garden shed back in 2003, when chocolate fountains were the height of party glamour. Fast forward to today, and Sephra is a global player in the dessert and bakery equipment world, with a US branch, more than 30 staff, and a popcorn business supplying stadiums and theatres across the UK. From Manchester City's Etihad Stadium to Dundee United's ground, and from London's West End to the Edinburgh Playhouse, Sephra popcorn is making fans cheer and audiences crunch. 'One of my proudest moments was getting our popcorn into Asda,' said David Archer, Sephra's founder. 'That opened the door to other big retailers – and now we're thrilled to be part of Outwith Festival. It's a brilliant celebration of creativity, and we're proud to support it.' The five-day event runs from 3–7 September and features a packed programme of music, art, film, literature, and theatre. This year's headliners include Arab Strap and The Twilight Sad and will benefit from the £2,500 sponsorship deal. Louise Reid, Trustee and Sponsorship Manager for Outwith Festival, said: 'We're absolutely delighted to have Sephra on board, an international company that started in Fife. As musicians themselves, David and Cathryn Archer have a real understanding of how important the arts are to this area, not only for supporting local talent but also for building a sense of community.' David Archer, SEPHRA Europe Managing Director said: 'It is our pleasure at Sephra to get on board with the fantastic Outwith Festival, which each year goes from strength to strength. My wife Cathryn and I have been involved with performing live music for over 30 years, as such it is something close to our hearts. We are confident that the Festival will be very well received once again, it has another incredible line up of talent. We also hope that all festival goers who pick up a tub of our popcorn very much enjoy it.' 'We have been delighted to have it stocked in a number of theatres, venues and stadia throughout the country, but to have this brilliant collaboration on our own doorstep is the best yet!' Tickets and full programme available at Like this: Like Related
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Bill Bailey learning the bagpipes ahead of Scotland shows in tribute to Sean Lock
'I'm learning the bagpipes. I have a wonderful set of bagpipes that I own and I've had the bag changed into the Bailey tartan." Bill Bailey has revealed he is learning the bagpipes as he heads to Scotland for a string of shows. The stand-up comic and Strictly Come Dancing winner, 60, is perfecting his pipe playing in time for shows at Glasgow's Armadillo on August 22, and Edinburgh Playhouse on August 23 and 24. He said: 'I'm learning the bagpipes. I've got the basics. I wouldn't say I'm an expert. I have a wonderful set of bagpipes that I own and I've had the bag changed into the Bailey tartan. It's just a fantastic and such a powerful instrument.' He plans to play the pipes on his latest Thoughtifier tour dates in a tribute to fellow comedian Sean Lock, who died of cancer, aged 58, as he says 'they have that commemorative, haunting quality'. He added: 'There's something quite primal about it, especially in a small theatre. There'll be some classic stirring Scottish tunes. 'A drummer comes on and starts beating out the rhythm to a variety of different songs and it gets the hairs standing on the back of the neck every time.' Bill will also be in conversation with former SNP MP Mhairi Black at Edinburgh's Gilded Balloon on August 25. He said: 'The first time we drove to Edinburgh, we got lost. We were in a little Ford Fiesta. The car wasn't absolutely in mint condition so we had to avoid motorways. 'We got to our digs in Leith at six in the morning and next door there was a pub open. 'I came back many years after that and I love the whole experience.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Scotsman
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Dear Evan Hansen, a musical with a message
The multi-award-winning stage musical Dear Evan Hansen, which plays the Edinburgh Playhouse this week demonstrates the struggles of mental illness. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... With music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and book by Steven Levenson, the premiere was at the Arena Stage Washington DC in June 2016 before a short off-Broadway run a year later then Music Box Theatre Broadway in December 2016 running until September 2022 when it closed. Nominated for nine Tony Awards it won six prompting a film version directed by Stephen Chbosky which had poor returns when it opened in September though, the stage musical won two Olivier Awards and a Grammy for Best Musical theatre Album. The West End production opened at the Noel Coward Theatre in November 2019, closed for over a year due to Covid in 2020 and closed for good in October 2022. This touring production opened at the home of the co-producers Nottingham Playhouse in September 2024 and concludes in Edinburgh this week. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The title refers to the start of a letter, but one you would write to yourself as part of your therapy to get a better understanding of yourself. Evan is a loner, a nervous nerd with no friends really, but we see how that all changes. Kirriemuir born Ryan Kopel plays Evan and is the central character getting the first big song Waving Through A Window, not only did he perform wellbut he knocked it out of the park. At college we met Connor (played by understudy Will Forgrave). He is a bully, a drug user and doesn't get along with his sister Zoe or his parents played by Richard Hurst and Helen Anker. Lauren Conroy from Fife as Zoe It is a very modern script, ahead of its time with texts, social media and crowd funding while tackling issues of metal health, youth relationships and drug misuse, a challenge managed effectively by director Adam Penford. We see how a lie could expand like a snowball down a hill and all with great songs like (what has become a strapline and a hashtag) You Will Be Found sung by Evan, Zoe, Alana (Vivian Panka) and Jared (Tom Dickerson), Evan's pal who fakes some emails for cash. LaurenConroy from Glenrothes, a former KAOS (Kirkcaldy Amateur Operatic Society) member as sister Zoe gets her big number Requiem and rightfully gets wild applause. There are melodies here that hint on the writers' future triumphs like The Greatest Showman or LA LA Land and all beautifully orchestrated by Michael Bradley and his 9-piece orchestra. I am avoiding going over the full plot as it twists cleverly so much you need to see it and explains the reason for the growing cult following and reasons for the queues for the array of merchandise. This musical works on so many levels. Dear Evan Hansen at Edinburgh Playhouse until July 5, tickets:
Scotsman
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Succession star Brian Cox announces tour of one-man show, including Edinburgh
Succession star Brian Cox has announced his first ever one-man show, which he will tour around the UK and Ireland this autumn, including a stop in Edinburgh. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The show, It's All About Me!, will tell the story of the multi-award winning actor's life and career - from the back streets of Dundee to the glittering lights of Hollywood. He will launch the 18-date tour on October 1 in Northampton and is due to appear at the Edinburgh Playhouse on October 5, then visiting venues across the country before finishing in London's Adelphi Theatre on November 4. Brian Cox will bring his one-man show to the Playhouse on October 5 | supplied Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday 25 June, at 10am from Brian Cox has won numerous prestigious awards for both stage and screen. And he is now a household name, thanks to his role as the infamous character Logan Roy in the acclaimed TV show Succession, for which he won a Golden Globe. Over his 65 years in the acting business, Brian Cox has also been the recipient of a Primetime Emmy Award, Screen Actors Guild Award and two Olivier Awards. The publicity for his one-man show describes it as 'a journey that is full of laughter and pathos' and adds: 'Expect candour, searing honesty, and hilarious stories.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Brian will be joined on stage by producer Clive Tulloh, who will put questions from the audience to him. Brian Cox said: "I am looking forward to this tour as it marks something a little different for me - sharing the stage with myself. As the title indicates, the show will focus more than ever on my life and career. In the second half, the tables are turned and the audience will have the chance to put their questions to me. It should be a lot of fun."
Scotsman
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Dita Von Teese announces Edinburgh show
Dita Von Teese has announced a 2026 UK and Ireland tour. | Getty Images Having previously called Edinburgh her "favourite stop on tour", Dita Von Teese will perform at Edinburgh Playhouse in 2026. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Dita Von Teese has announced a Scottish show as part of her 2026 UK and Ireland tour. Titled Nocturnelle, the burlesque performer will take to the stage at Edinburgh Playhouse in February next year. It is her first shows in the country since 2022. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad During a 2020 interview, Von Teese told The Scotsman that Edinburgh was 'her favourite stop on tour', sharing that she had Scottish heritage on her mother's side of the family. With shows also lined up for cities including Manchester, Birmingham, and London, here is what you need to know about Dita Von Teese tickets. When is Dita Von Teese performing in Edinburgh? The 'Queen of Burlesque' will perform in Edinburgh on Friday, February 13, 2026. It is her final UK and Ireland Nocturnelle show, following stops in Manchester, London, Birmingham, Dublin and Stockton. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Here is the full list of Dita Von Teese's UK and Ireland tour: Monday, January 26 2026 - Manchester O2 Apollo Tuesday, January 27 2026 - Manchester O2 Apollo Thursday, January 29 2026 - London Palladium Friday, January 30 2026 - London Palladium Wednesday, February 04 2026 - Birmingham Alexandra Thursday, February 05 2026 - Birmingham Alexandra Sunday, February 08 2026 - Dublin Bord Gais Energy Theatre Wednesday, February 11 2026 - Stockton Globe Friday, February 13 2026 - Edinburgh Playhouse When do Dita Von Teese tickets go on sale? Tickets for Dita Von Teese's Edinburgh Nocturnelle show go on sale from 10am on Friday, June 6. They can be purchased from Ticketmaster, and ATG Tickets. Is there Dita Von Teese presale? If you are keen to see the performer's show in Edinburgh, there are limited presale options available. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The first is through Ticketmaster, which will see eligible fans receive an email with an exclusive access link for the sale which begins at 10am on Thursday, June 5. However, if you are a regular theatregoer who is registered for ATG + you will be able to access presale tickets from 10am on Thursday, June 5. How much are Dita Von Teese tickets? Currently there are no prices available for Dita Von Teese's Edinburgh show.
