Amy’s View

Aug 19-24 – 19:30 PM

Esme Allen (played by Judi Dench in the 1979 production) is a well known British actress struggling to adapt in a changing theatrical world. A visit from her young daughter, Amy, with a new boyfriend sets in motion a series of events which only find their shape sixteen years later. Amy’s View is a play about the long-term struggle between a strong mother and her loving daughter, and their relationship with the men in their lives. It mixes love, death and the theatre in a way which is both heady and original. A full evening’s entertainment. www.edinburghmakars.com

Around the World in 80 Days

Aug 12-17 – 18:15 PM

This classic Victorian adventure sees the fabulously wealthy Phileas Fogg come across a cascade of eccentric characters and exotic places, all because of a wager. Can he make it, or will he lose everything?

Divided

Aug 13-17

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When their daughter announces that she wants to transition, a couple find themselves divided in their attitudes and judgements. The mother – who has always seen herself as inclusive – struggles with losing a daughter and gaining a son. The father is horrified by her rejection of their child’s wishes and identity. Can this tight-knit family find a way to unite and heal the divide or has too much damage been done already? Can they celebrate their child’s new identity and move forward together as a family?

How I Learned to Drive

Aug 12-17 – 20:30 PM

Surprising, funny and deeply moving, a young woman comes of age and learns to drive in 1960s America. An inspiring story of survival. A modern classic and winner of the 1998 Pulitzer Prize.

Japanese Boro Inspired Slow Stitching Workshop

Aug 5-9 – 13:00 PM

Sue will guide you to create a Boro-inspired textile art work, by slow stitching with beautifully curated blue fabrics. Fabric starter kit, thread and all equipment provided. No experience required. Suitable for all.

The Kelpie, the Loch and the Water of Life

Aug 20-24– 14:30 PM

Join us for Arkle’s second Wester Ross radio play, combining mythical creatures, illicit whisky and the 19th century scientific survey of Scotland’s lochs, with gentle humour, home truths and tatties!

Manage Your Migraine Holistically

Aug 16-17 – 14:00 PM

The needs of many people with migraines remain unmet. Dr David Kernick is a GP who has led an NHS headache clinic for over 25 years and has written widely and been involved nationally in the field. This event will help you to understand your migraines and the problems that are associated with them. We will discuss medical, lifestyle and holistic practices to enable you to take better control of your migraines and reduce their impact upon your life.

The Ruffian on the Stair

Aug 5-10 – 21:00 PM

Mike and his van work odd hours for irregular contracts; Joyce has given up her profession for a home. Enter Wilson, a cocky young man seeking help in exacting a violent and idiosyncratic revenge. Joe Orton was known for his scandalous black comedies and in this, one of his earliest plays, the themes of sex, violence and death are shown playing themselves out in the everyday lives of Mike and Joyce and in Wilson, whose love for and loss of the man he calls his brother provides the catalyst for the disruption that unfolds.

A Singular Deception

Aug 5-10 – 19:00 PM

The astonishing true story of Dr James Barry, a pioneering doctor for nearly 50 years who achieved the highest medical rank in the British Army. But what secret is the swashbuckling surgeon concealing? Edinburgh graduate, shocking flirt, skilled duellist and equestrian, social and medical reformer who transformed the treatment of sexual diseases, leprosy and mental illness, Barry was the first European to carry out a Caesarean where both mother and child survived. Barry and faithful manservant Black John bring this extraordinary tale to vivid life. Compelling new writing by Hilary Spiers about a shamefully forgotten nonpareil.

To Free a Mockingbird

Aug 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 – 16:15 PM

Written and performed by comedian Grace Aki, the award-winning solo show makes its international debut at the Edinburgh Fringe! She weaves a blend of storytelling and stand-up for a solo show packed with laughs and heart. Aki tells the story of how her family journeyed from Japan to the American South in an exploration of secrets and lessons on how stories get told. To Free a Mockingbird has been developed by Kate Robards, Michael Fling, SheNYC and Seth Barrish Instruction at The Barrow Group. Barrish directed Mike Birbiglia’s The Old Man and the Pool and more.

Tweed and Tartan Slow Stitching Workshop

Aug 5-9 – 10:30 AM

Scotland is famous for tartan, tweed, and stunning landscapes! Sue will guide you to stitch a tiny (5″ square) tweed and tartan textile landscape using remnants of fabrics, and vintage embroidery threads. All fabric and equipment supplied. No previous experience required.