CAMEO
From the ‘top deck’ of the No 16 bus from Colinton, heading towards the Usher Hall [for a postponed concert by Belle & Sebastian] our bus stopped by the CAMEO … Continue reading CAMEO
Tag: Theatre
Theatricals at Blairgowrie House
I came across this delightful photograph in the CANMORE archive. It was taken in 1885. Wouldn’t it have been wonderful to have been at this performance!
CAMEO
From the ‘top deck’ of the No 16 bus from Colinton, heading towards the Usher Hall [for a postponed concert by Belle & Sebastian] our bus stopped by the CAMEO … Continue reading CAMEO
Theatrical Excitement in Edinburgh
The above is from the Book of Scottish Anecdote. I made this film about Edinburgh’s first theatre: Scenery in a small place [Playhouse Close, Canongate: a ‘cradle of the legitimate … Continue reading Theatrical Excitement in Edinburgh
Shakespeare Square
Between 1769 and 1860 Edinburgh’s Theatre Royal was the focus of Shakespeare Square [a Square that was removed long ago to make way for the North Bridge and the Victorian … Continue reading Shakespeare Square
Edinburgh’s first Theatre
A short film that shares some of the history of Edinburgh’s first theatre. Scenery in a small place [Playhouse Close, Canongate: a ‘cradle of the legitimate drama’] To play this … Continue reading Edinburgh’s first Theatre
BACKSTAGE
This is a sign from Cumbernauld Theatre. With the Covid-19 pandemic we are all kind of living BACKSTAGE, but one day we will be back in the light!