Edinburghtheatrestudywednesday

Edinburgh closed group of 25 theatre lovers who go to plays and discuss them afterwards. We are led by our excellent tutor Liz Hare.

[Byre Theatre @ByreTheatre]

Are you interested in being part of Scotland’s award-winning theatre company for actors with a learning disability, but live too far away from Edinburgh?

Come and join @LungHasTheatre’s ensemble online, Lung Ha Across Scotland!

Have a look here: https://t.co/M7uwHBE7aV

[AllEdinburghTheatre @AllEdinTheatre]

PRODUCTION NEWS
Very exciting news from @captheatres!
Rona Munro is to return to the Kings James for her next play, James IV – Queen of the Fight, which will premiere at Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre in the autumn of 2022 before touring Scotland:
https://t.co/OQtKcRR4OU

[Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre]

📢 We said it was going to be a Big News Week, and we weren’t lying…

We are overjoyed the announce the first shows of #TravFest 21 – online, outdoors and…in-person! 🥳

Are you ready?

Here.

We.

Go!

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[Edinburghtheatrestudywednesday @Edinburghtheat2]

Our class voted on our virtual end of term awards. Best producton went to Amadeus, Best performance went to @OriginalTheatre Adrian Scarborough for his compelling performance in A True born Englishman. Several members voted the ending of the monologue as best moment in theatre.

[Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre]

📢 We have a short update on our plans for August and beyond.

Though much is still uncertain, we're considering possibilities for potential live, outdoor and physical performances, and still have lots of planning to do.

Read our update in full:
https://t.co/NOx6YbEnFV

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[Citadel Arts Group @ArtsCitadel]

Highland troops mutiny on the Shore in Jim Brown’s audio play based on Leithers One Family by William Haddow. The correct date is 💥30 May💥on https://t.co/hAdzSAgSG9. Haud on, comin soon! https://t.co/gltvG9zEGL

[Edinburghtheatrestudywednesday @Edinburghtheat2]

Last week we did some preparation for the Checkhov's Cherry Orchard. Written for Moscow Arts Theatre when he was very ill, Checkhov was disappointed in the first performance and felt he was misunderstood. Just before the Russian Revolution.

[Edinburghtheatrestudywednesday @Edinburghtheat2]

There were always questions troughout A Splinter of Ice. @OriginalTheatre Why was Greene really there? Did Philby have any regrets, even after denial? Did they betray each other? It kept us guessing and was very informative. Subtle changes in their relationship throughout,

[Edinburghtheatrestudywednesday @Edinburghtheat2]

A Splinter Of ice @OriginalTheatre was well acted and beautifully filmed. Two old friends, still unsure if the other is trustworthy. Always an undercurrent. The close ups showed the many emotions and feelings from both parties. The last look at Philby, a little smile, sadness?

[Citadel Arts Group @ArtsCitadel]

Should you suffer a witch to live? Especially if there’s a bonus for putting her out of her misery? Trouble follows Leith’s Preston family into the 17th century in this latest Citadel audio play based on William Haddow’s historical novel.

[Edinburghtheatrestudywednesday @Edinburghtheat2]

This week we discussed the background to @OriginalTheatre new play. A Splinter Of Ice. About a meeting, after 30 years between high level spy, KimPhilby and Author and fellow spy Graham Greene, who allegedly based TheThird Man on Philby.

[Edinburghtheatrestudywednesday @Edinburghtheat2]

This week we did somereadings in prepartion for John Byrne's Tennis Elbow, with @lyceumtheatre and @PITLOCHRYft This is based on his earlier play, Writer's Cramp. A play with OTT exaggerated characters, who we laugh at , not with. The master of Parody.

[Edinburghtheatrestudywednesday @Edinburghtheat2]

There was a high standard of acting from all, with excellent, passionate performances from the two protagonists, locked in to their compulsive natures.This production drew you in from the beginning. The ending was very compelling, as Salieri realised he had lost. @NTLive #Amadeus

[Edinburghtheatrestudywednesday @Edinburghtheat2]

Our class loved @NTLive Amadeus, an inspired production, with the orchestra on stage at all times and musicians doubling as actors and the scenery. The filming was excellent, very clear, with well timed close ups. Clever use of lighting prevented big scene changes.

[AllEdinburghTheatre @AllEdinTheatre]

REVIEW: Our Hugh saw @JoCliffordPlays' recent A SPACE TO BLESS, recorded at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral and available online from @jesusthequeen.

https://t.co/qmDx4tAEht

★★★★☆ Invaluable he says, with "an air of forgiveness and inclusiveness that is quite astonishing".

[Pitlochry Festival Theatre @pitlochryft]

👂HAVE YOU HEARD? @PITLOCHRYft is reopening!

🎉Adventures with the PaintedPeople @DavieGreig
🎉#WindintheWillows @markymarkpowell
🎉#JekyllandHyde @HanLavery
🎉#Requiem @JoCliffordPlays @lesleyorr14
🎉Alice in Wonderland World
& lots more!

TKTS 👇
https://t.co/u5IGtXWyBJ

[Citadel Arts Group @ArtsCitadel]

Unwelcome visitors? Foreign ships in a violent naval battle at the Shore. Your man’s ex turns up looking as stunning as ever. It’s another round of troubles in Leith in this new episode from William Haddow’s historical novel on https://t.co/hAdzSAgSG9.

[Edinburghtheatrestudywednesday @Edinburghtheat2]

Our class did some preparation for #Amadeus by Peter Shaffer. About the rivalry between Mozart and Salieri. The latter realising the younger man is a better and cleverer musician that himself. Also raging against God for giving this intruder these talents. @NTLive

[Edinburghtheatrestudywednesday @Edinburghtheat2]

Our class loved Adrian Scarborough's performance in #ATrueBornEnglishman. He gave an enjoyable, engaging, convincing portrayal, with pathos, sadness and humour. An "invisible" man trying to convince himself of his worth. @OriginalTheatre

[Capital Theatres: Festival, King’s & Studio @captheatres]

The King's Theatre will re-open with a production of A SPLINTER OF ICE this July

As the cold war begins to thaw, Britain’s greatest living novelist Graham Greene meets with his old MI6 boss, Kim Philby, Britain’s greatest spy… and traitor

🎟️ https://t.co/RkmIgiybZk
📆13-17 Jul