Iain Dale & Jacqui Smith For the Many with Kaye Adams
Scottish television presenter, journalist and soon-to-be Strictly Come Dancing contestant Kaye Adams is interviewed by LBC’s Iain Dale and former Labour Home Secretary Jacqui Smith at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part of the For The Many series of interviews. During the conversation, she revealed that she would like her first dance on Strictly to be the Charleston.
Iain Dale & Jacqui Smith For the Many with Douglas Ross & Anas Sarwar
Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar are interviewed by LBC’s Iain Dale and former Labour Home Secretary Jacqui Smith at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part of the For The Many series of interviews. During the interview, Anas Sarwar said that all politicians were attention seekers.
Iain Dale All Talk with Sir Tim Rice
Lyricist and author Sir Tim Rice, is interviewed by LBC’s Iain Dale at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part of the All Talk series of interviews by the broadcaster.
Iain Dale All Talk with Jeremy Corbyn
Former Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, is interviewed by LBC’s Iain Dale at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part of the All Talk series of interviews by the broadcaster. Corbyn told the audience that he feels vindicated by the Forde Report in how he dealt with anti-semitism while leader.
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith For the Many with Fi Glover & Jane Garvey
Broadcasters Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are interviewed by LBC’s Iain Dale and former Labour Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part of the For The Many series of interviews.
Iain Dale All Talk with Dame Mary Beard
Professor Dame Mary Beard, one of Britain’s best-known Classicists, is interviewed by LBC’s Iain Dale at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part of the All Talk series of interviews by the broadcaster. During the interview, she admitted that the politicians of the Ancient World would look at their modern-day counterparts and recognise many of the same tactics at play.
Iain Dale All Talk with Angela Rayner
Deputy Leader of the Labour Party and MP for Ashton-Under-Lyne, Angela Rayner is interviewed by LBC’s Iain Dale at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part of the All Talk series of interviews by the broadcaster.
Iain Dale All Talk with Rory Stewart
Former Conservative MP, Rory Stewart is interviewed by LBC’s Iain Dale at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part of the All Talk series of interviews.
Pleasance Launch
With over 250 shows making up this years’ programme, The Pleasance launches its 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival programme.
Burn
Burn is a new creation from the Scottish actor and author Alan Cumming and the choreographer Steven Hoggett, featuring the music of Anna Meredith. The show challenges the ‘biscuit tin’ image of Robert Burns and goes beyond the poetry to focus on the man himself – his poverty, personal tragedy, mental health struggles and spectacular success.
Freedom Ballet of Ukraine
The spectacular, world-renowned Ukrainian ballet company, Freedom Ballet, are making the journey from Kyiv to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary at the Edinburgh Fringe. This adaptation of their hit show Boudoir is about the moment of life when knowing yourself, your love and your loss, you can truly see yourself in the mirror. Credits include performing with Franco Dragone, legendary director of Cirque de Soleil, and sharing the stage with Dita Von Teese, Queen of Burlesque Cabaret.
Leon Morrocco -Long Road Home
Coinciding with Leon Morocco’s 80th birthday, the Royal Scottish Academy mounts a significant homecoming exhibition of the artists work, Long Road Home. Encompassing 65 years of practice, the exhibition includes early drawings, previously unseen paintings and a selection of Morrocco’s most recent work.
EIFF 75th Anniversary Programme Launch
The Edinburgh International Film Festival 75th anniversary programme launch photo-call takes place at the roof garden of the St James Quarter
RAPHAEL: Magister Raffaell
World-renowned tapestry studio Dovecot presents the life and work of Renaissance Master Raphael (1483–1520) in a landmark digital exhibition and tapestry marking his 500th anniversary. In partnership with the Italian Cultural Institute and Magister Art.
Alan Davie: : Beginning of a Far-off World
Dovecot Studios launches Alan Davie: Beginning of a Far-off World, a centenary exhibition celebrating the work of Scottish artist Alan Davie (1920-2014). Featuring rarely seen works from each decade of his career, this exhibition is a tribute to one of the great figures of 20th Century Scottish Art. The exhibition runs from 24 June to 24 September 2022.
Van Gogh Lights Up Edinburgh
A large-scale projection of a series of Van Gogh’s most timeless works on the Melville Monument, against the iconic backdrop of St Andrew Square. To coincide with the anniversary of Van Gogh’s Birthday, The multi-sensory exhibition created and produced by Grande Experiences, Van Gogh Alive, is celebrating by lighting up some of Edinburgh’s most iconic locales over the next 5 nights.
Scottish Lib Dems Leader campaigns
Scottish Lib Dems leader, Alex Cole-Hamilton campaigns against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine outside the Russian Consulate General in Edinburgh.
Stand with Ukraine
Protestors gather outside the Consulate General of Russia in Edinburgh to demonstrate against the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
Greyfriars Bobby Anniversary
14 January marks the 150th anniversary of the death of the Skye Terrier known as Greyfriars Bobby. The legend is that the dog spent 14 years guarding the grave of his owner, John Gray, an Edinburgh Police Man and Nightwatchman
Carmen the Ballet - World Premiere
A spectacular dance interpretation of George Bizet’s classic opera, Carmen is premiered in Edinburgh on 17 & 18 December. Royal Ballet prima Natalia Osipova and choreographer Didy Veldman present a new adaptation of Bizet’s opera combining elements of immersive theatre.