Here are 24 exciting events happening in Edinburgh this month…
ATTRACTION. Halloween
& Ghost Tours, various venues
Throughout October
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| Halloween activities at The Edinburgh Dungeons. Image source. |
There are some brilliant ghost tours in Edinburgh - most covering the
capital's gruesome past. Some are more light-hearted than others and their
routes vary from historic streets to ancient underground arches and infamous
graveyards.
Check out these links for some of special events this October and for
Halloween: Spooky adventures for kids,
Ghost Bus
Tours, City of the
Dead Tours, The Real Mary
King's Close, and Witchery
Tours and The
Edinburgh Dungeon.
DRINK. Oktoberfest, The
Three Sisters
Now – Sunday, October
7
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| Oktoberfest at The Three Sisters. Image source. |
To celebrate Oktoberfest, this pub has created an authentic
beer hall experience with guest German beers – Berliner Pilsner and Oktoberfest
Ale.
There are also food planks which include burgers, nachos,
chicken wings, Bratwurst German sausages, BBQ ribs and wedges. These can be
washed down with 2-pint steins of German beer.
For details see: https://www.facebook.com/events/239629626675128/.
THEATRE. Madagascar:
The Musical, Edinburgh Playhouse
Now – Saturday,
October 6
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| Madagascar The Musical. Image credit: Scott Rylander. Image Source. |
Join Alex (X-Factor 2016 winner Matt Terry), Marty, Melman and Gloria as
they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in Madagascar The Musical.
The four-legged friends escape from their home in New York’s Central
Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of
King Julien’s Madagascar.
This new musical from Dreamworks (Shrek The Musical) promises to leave
audiences with no choice but to ‘move it, move it’! *Suitable for ages 3+.
For information, go to: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/madagascar-a-musical-adventure/edinburgh-playhouse/.
THEATRE. Calendar
Girls, Festival Theatre
Now – Saturday,
October 13
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| Calendar Girls. Image source. |
Calendar Girls the Musical by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth is a production
based on the true story of a group of ordinary ladies who achieved something
extraordinary.
The musical comedy was highly praised in London’s West End. The Metro
described it as ‘a life-enhancing thrill’ in a 5-star review.
It stars Fern Britton, Anna-Jane Casey, Sara Crowe, Karen Dunbar, Ruth
Madoc, Rebecca Storm and Denise Welch.
For details go to: https://www.capitaltheatres.com/whats-on/calendargirls.
EXHIBITION. Their
Work Is Not Forgotten, Museum of Edinburgh
Now – Sunday, October
14
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| Women's franchise procession 1909. Image credit: City of Edinburgh Council. Image source. |
2018 is the centenary year of the first women receiving the
right to vote. This free exhibition celebrates that significant milestone by
looking at the women who played an important role in the suffrage movement.
Edinburgh was the site of major protest and demonstrations
in 1909 where women took to the streets to campaign for the right to vote.
These events were celebrated in 2009 by the Museums and Galleries Edinburgh
project A Gude Cause.
Their Work Is Not Forgotten explores what has changed in
that time, representing the voices of young people in Edinburgh today and how,
if at all, they engage with political and social action.
ART. Rembrandt: Britain’s Discovery of the
Master, Scottish National Gallery
This
exhibition showcases major works by the Dutch Master alongside those of the
many British artists he inspired, such as William Hogarth, Joshua Reynolds,
Henry Raeburn, David Wilkie, Jacob Epstein, John Bellany, and Frank Auerbach.
Highlights
of the show include key paintings by Rembrandt drawn from British collections, such
as Belshazzar’s Feast from the National Gallery in London and Girl at the
Window from Dulwich Picture Gallery. It includes star paintings now overseas,
such as The Mill from the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC.
EXHIBITION. Sea
Creatures: Life Beneath the Ocean, Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston
This interactive and immersive touring exhibition explores some of the
ocean’s most iconic marine species.
It is filled with 50 full specimens and 150 body parts and organs of
animals including whales and sharks. Some other features are a mini cinema,
digital experiences and interactive games for children.
Sea Creatures invites audiences to visit the exhibition and learn more
about the marine world and how to conserve ocean life. For details visit: http://www.seacreaturestour.com/
and for a further event preview see http://www.seacreaturestour.com/this-is-edinburgh-sea-creatures-life-beneath-the-ocean/.
ART EXHIBITION.
Canaletto & the Art of Venice, The Queen’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
Now – Sunday,
October 21
An exploration of the many delights of eighteenth-century Venice - from the splendours of the Grand Canal and St Mark's Square to its festivals, theatre and masked carnival - representing the irresistible allure of a beautiful city.
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| The Bacino di S. Marco on Ascension (c. 1733-4), Canaletto. Royal Collection Trust. Image source. |
An exploration of the many delights of eighteenth-century Venice - from the splendours of the Grand Canal and St Mark's Square to its festivals, theatre and masked carnival - representing the irresistible allure of a beautiful city.
The collection contains the group of paintings, drawings and prints by
Venice's famous view-painter, Canaletto (1697-1768). It also showcases a selection
of eighteenth-century Venetian art works by other artists including Marco
Ricci, Francesco Zuccarelli and Rosalba Carriera.
For information and prices, go to: https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/collection/themes/exhibitions/canaletto-and-the-art-of-venice/the-queens-gallery-palace-of.
FILM. Uncanny Valley, Edinburgh Filmhouse
Fortnightly on Fridays. Friday October 5 at
10.50pm and Friday, October 19 at 10.45pm
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| Cowboy Bebop: The Movie. Image source. |
The
Filmhouse describes their Uncanny Valley screenings as ‘a place for dreams as
well as nightmares’. Their aim is to ‘shine a lantern on the nocturnal
neo-classics lurking in the shadows.’
On Friday 5,
is the Japanese anime thriller, Cowboy Bebop: The Movie by visionary director Shinichirō
Watanabe (Samurai Champloo, Space Dandy). It is about Spike and his crew who are
bounty hunters, jumping from moon to moon in search of their quarry. Their
latest job brings them to Mars, where the latest in a series of terrorist
attacks has garnered a cash reward for those responsible.
On Friday 19,
they are showing the sci-fi film Serenity which was released in 2005. The
Filmhouse describe: “Malcolm Reynolds fought for the independence of outer
planets. Now on the losing side of history, he captains a smuggling vessel -
the Serenity. The ship’s outlaw crew find themselves caught in a game of cat
and mouse as the Alliance send their most gifted assassin to retrieve a
telepathic stowaway whose gifts could illuminate their darkest secrets.”
For details
visit: https://www.filmhousecinema.com/season/uncanny-valley.
FESTIVAL. The Edinburgh Coffee Festival,
Edinburgh Corn Exchange
The Coffee
Festival will feature a range of coffee, tea, food, and drink companies. There
will be talks, experiments, workshops and demonstrations taking place
throughout the day.
There will be
more than 40 exhibitors, including handpicked artisan coffee roasters,
specialty tea stalls, cafes and coffee equipment suppliers.
Visitors
will get the chance to experience all the products on offer and learn from
experts in interactive workshops, tastings and demonstrations.
View their event
programme at http://www.edinburghcoffeefestival.co.uk/2018-event-programme/.
ART EXHIBITION.
Pin-Ups: Toulouse-Lautrec and the Art of Celebrity, Scottish National Gallery
Paris in the 19th century was known as the 'city of pleasure’
- famed for its cabarets, dance halls and cafés. Most famous of all were the
nightspots of the bohemian district of Montmartre, including the now legendary
café-cabarets Le Moulin Rouge and Le Chat Noir. This is the area where
Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) lived, worked and socialised.
The exhibition focuses on Toulouse-Lautrec’s lithographic posters,
portfolio prints and illustrations. These made stars of Montmartre’s venues and
their entertainers - personalities such as Yvette Guilbert, Jane Avril and Aristide
Bruant.
Toulouse-Lautrec’s career coincided with a revolutionary moment in the
history of western printmaking - the development of the poster as a means of
mass-marketing. Lithography and poster-making were central to his creative
process from his first experiments in the medium in 1891 until his death in
1901.
MARKET. Markets in Leith, Stockbridge and the
Grassmarket
10am- 5pm, Saturdays, October 6, 13, 20 and 27
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| Leith Market. © Copyright Edinburgh&Us. |
A
collection of different independent small traders set up at each of the
markets.
There are
items from artwork, crafts, gifts and street food.
For details
visit: http://www.stockbridgemarket.com/.
EVENT. Dark Side of
the Moon, Dynamic Earth
Inspired by the music of Pink Floyd, this dome night
features the 1973 album 'The Dark Side of the Moon' in surround sound.
Abstract projections appear on the dome creating a unique experience
for audiences. The bar will be open throughout the night from 5:45pm.
THEATRE. Let it be,
The Playhouse
Monday, October 8 –
Saturday, October 13
The Daily Telegraph described this show as ‘A non-stop parade of hits.’
‘Let It Be’ includes more than 40 Beatles’ hits and celebrates the
legacy of one of the world’s greatest 60’s rock ‘n’ roll bands.
The show demonstrates the band’s humble beginnings through to the the
heights of ‘Beatlemania’ with live performances of early tracks including Twist
and Shout and She Loves You.
Other hits included are: Yesterday, Hey Jude, Come Together and, of
course, Let It Be. Plus, later songs including Back to the USSR, Live and Let
Die and Here Comes the Sun.
DRINK. Edinburgh
Cocktail Week, various bars
A wristband for this event allows cocktail-lovers to purchase signature
cocktails for £4 at more than 80 bars across the city and in their Cocktail
Village.
The event’s Cocktail Village is at Festival Square on Lothian Road and
has 15 pop-up bars, masterclasses, live music and DJs.
It has been decorated in the style of an Autumn Garden with a programme
of parties taking place there.
For details and to buy a wristband, visit https://www.edinburghcocktailweek.co.uk/.
THEATRE. Swan Lake,
Festival Theatre
Tuesday, October 16
– Saturday, October 20
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake returns with a fresh look for the 21st
century.
It retains the iconic elements of Tchaikovsky’s original production as
The Metro described: ‘Still original. Still unmissable’.
Matthew Bourne and award-winning designers Lez Brotherston (Set &
Costumes) and Paule Constable (Lighting) create a powerful re-imagining of the
classic production.
For details visit: https://www.capitaltheatres.com/whats-on/mbswanlake.
FESTIVAL. Scottish
International Storytelling Festival, various venues
This festival includes performances, workshops and events that celebrate
the rhythms and methods of storytelling.
It was inspired by the Scottish ceilidh tradition and so it invites
everyone in the community to gather for tales and music.
For full details visit: https://www.edinburghfestivalcity.com/festivals/scottish-international-storytelling-festival.
THEATRE. Fame,
King’s Theatre
The 30th anniversary tour of Fame stars Keith Jack (Any Dream Will Do,
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat), Mica Paris (Love Me Tender,
Chicago) and Jorgie Porter (Hollyoaks, Dancing On Ice).
Based on the 1980 pop culture film, Fame follows the lives of students
at New York’s High School for The Performing Arts as they transform from star
struck pupils to superstars.
It shows their highs and lows, and romances and heartbreaks as they
navigate their way through life. Issues that confront young people today.
Fame has had seven West End runs since opening on Broadway in 1988 and
issues that the show explores through the youngsters (such as prejudice,
identity, sexuality, substance abuse and perseverance) are still relevant
today.
FILM. Edinburgh Short Film Festival (ESFF),
Summerhall Cinema and Edinburgh Filmhouse
The ESFF’S
2018 programme will screen 28 award-winning short films with 26 UK premieres
and 7 European premiers.
Their
website describes: “The breadth of films ranges from ghost stories from
Guadeloupe to Argentinian Sci-Fi, and from Colombian animation to Peruvian black
comedy, alongside a clutch of the best UK and Scottish short films from the
last year.
“On top of
that, we’re hosting workshops on Timelapse photography, networking sessions,
film discussions with Cinetopia, awards ceremony and parties!”
For full
details and tickets go to http://www.edinburghshortfilmfestival.com/.
THEATRE. Rocky Horror Show, The
Playhouse
Richard
O’Brien’s rock ‘n’ roll musical visits Edinburgh during its return to the UK as
part of a worldwide tour.
Directed by
Christopher Luscombe, it features classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn
it Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp.
The Rocky
Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids - Brad and his
fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy
mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor. They meet
the charismatic Dr Frank’n’Furter, in an adventure they’ll never forget.
‘Fresh,
subversive, essential,’ described The Telegraph in a 5-star review. For booking visit: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-rocky-horror-show/edinburgh-playhouse/.
FESTIVAL. Samhuinn Fire Festival, Calton Hill
Samhuinn
Fire Festival is a modern interpretation of the original Celtic festivals that celebrates
the turning of the seasons through music, costume and dance.
The Beltane
Fire Society - a volunteer-run organisation - put on this festival each year which
boasts performances including wild drumming, fire-dancing, and acrobatics.
It will
take place at the top of Calton Hill and for full details visit: https://beltane.org/samhuinn-fire-festival-2018/.
Tickets are available from https://tickets-scotland.com/samhu.
ART EXHIBITION.
Victoria Crowe: Beyond Likeness
The free exhibition brings together some of the finest works by Victoria
Crowe - one of the UK’s most distinguished figurative artists.
Numerous prominent cultural figures, ranging from actors, authors,
publishers, composers and scientists, including Nobel Laureate Sir Peter Higgs,
composer Thea Musgrave and astrophysicist Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, are among
the sitters whose portraits are included in this inspiring exhibition.
EXHIBITION. Rip It Up: The Story of Scottish
Pop, National Museum of Scotland
Now – Sunday, November 25
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| Material of Scottish singer Annie Lennox at the Rip It Up exhibition. Image credit: Neil Hanna. Image source. |
A musical
journey of Scottish pop music from the 1950’s to the present day.
Artists and
bands featured include Lonnie Donegan, Gerry Rafferty, the Sensational Alex
Harvey Band, Lulu, The Rezillos, Midge Ure, Simple Minds, The Skids, Big
Country, Garbage, Franz Ferdinand, Young Fathers, and many more.
The
exhibition includes original stage outfits and instruments, many loaned by the
artists themselves, plus memorabilia, props, film and, of course, music.
A programme
of musical events has been organised in association with the event. Find out
more: https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/whats-on/rip-it-up/rip-it-up-associated-events/.
EXHIBITION. Planes, trains and automobiles,
National Portrait Gallery
The free exhibition looks at the variety of modes of transport used around the world
from the 1840's onward. It is a global look at travel, from pedal power to
commercial airliners, via cars, horse-drawn carriages, sleighs, buses, and the
occasional camel!
Through
work by the likes of Alfred G Buckham, Humphrey Spender and Alfred Stieglitz it
examines how photography has been used to chart the technological innovations
created by the desire to travel and the impact that transportation has on
society. The exhibition shows how transport is part of our everyday lives, from
the daily grind of commuting to the pleasure of holidays away.
Visit: https://www.nationalgalleries.org/exhibition/planes-trains-and-automobiles-transportation-photographs-national-galleries-scotland.
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