The Scottish International Storytelling Festival returns for its 37th edition this autumn, running from 21 October to 31 October 2026. Centred at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Edinburgh’s High ...

Steven Milne on why Aberdeen Comedy Festival 2026 wagers on Scottish talent, close quarters, and communal laughter over the ...

In red Y-fronts and a string vest, a mesmerising Tilda Swinton commands Man to Man, turning Manfred Karge’s survival tale ...

Simon Reade’s solo adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s Private Peaceful arrives at Edinburgh's Royal Lyceum, featuring a compelling debut from Benjamin Cain.

Two veteran dancers meet stiff joints, stray memories, and rebellious heels with wry elegance in Revel. Cath Coutts reviews Company Chordelia for theQR.

From Craig Hill’s razor-edged crowd work to a superb revival of The Steamie, here are theQR’s essential critical picks for ...

Luis Schmidt arrived from Bavaria to give Edinburgh a civic orchestra. Between score hires and dukes, he is learning how arts ...

The Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival marks its 13th edition with 16 titles across Scotland and Manchester from 1 October, opening with a focus on communal ties.

Glasgow Cathedral Festival marks its tenth anniversary this autumn, taking over the city’s oldest standing structure from tomorrow, 17 to 20 September. Run by the Society of Friends of Glasgow ...

In Harriet Richardson’s hilarious ‘Creep,’ an unhinged slide-deck investigation turns everyday cyber-espionage into an artful, five-star communal confession.

Anthony Alderson has led the Pleasance Theatre Trust, since 2005, taking over from founder Christopher Richardson. Leading one of ‘The Big Four’, Anthony has overseen the expansion of The Pleasance ...

Questions answered by Tess O’Shea. Q1: Aside from this Quickie, what is the most desperate marketing tactic you plan on using to get bums in seats this August? 280 chars A toss between dressing my Dad ...