Assisted Drama Places

Thursdays 4.00 – 5.30pm: First Bite Junior Youth Theatre (7 – 11 year olds)

Southside Community Centre, Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9ER

September 22nd – December 8th (no class on October 20th)

The Youth Theatre is going into its 29th year and is all about having fun, building confidence, making new friends and learning about performance. Participants work together over the course of the year to create their own show which is generally performed to the public in May each year. Along the way, they learn about improvisation, movement, voice technique and much more. 

“A fantastic adventure to be part of for 11 years of my life. Along the way I have made life long friends, gained skills and confidence and formed great memories that will stay with me forever.” – Junior and Senior Youth Theatre Participant / 2014

Saturdays 10.15 – 11.45am: Saturday Drama Class (9 – 12 year olds)

Southbridge Resource Centre, Infirmary Street EH1 1LT

September 24th – December 10th (no classes on October 15th and 22nd)

The Saturday classes have been running since 2007 for 3 – 12 year olds. The classes focus on different themes and skills each term and build towards a short performance which is shared with parents and friends on the last day of the term The emphasis is on having fun, building confidence and learning new skills

“Lovely to see children being encouraged to think their own thoughts and build their self confidence as well as enjoy being a part of the group.” – Parent Feedback / 2018

The next Youth Theatre term costs £60.50 (££5.50 x 11 week term). There is also a £15 annual membership fee. 

The Saturday Drama Class fee is £55.00 (£5.50 x 10 week term)

A 10% sibling discount applies across all of the Live Drama groups. We also have an Assisted Places scheme for those who are prevented from taking part because of the cost. This scheme generally reduces participation fees by around 40% – so the Youth Theatre term would be £36.30, and the Saturday Class term would come to £33.00. 

Further information can be found on the Live Drama website – www.livedrama.co.uk

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Northfield and Willowbrae Community Environment Fair

Northfield Community Centre, 10 Northfield Road, Edinburgh, EH8 7PP
Saturday 24th September, 12 – 3.30pm

– Tool sharpening – Bring your secateurs, loppers, shears, hoes, lawn edgers,  etc to be sharpened and adjusted (no knives or saws). Run by Edinburgh Tool Library

– Repair Cafe – Our volunteers offer you free help with repairing items such as toys, small electricals, laptops, lamps, toasters… so if you’ve got something that you want to fix, you can email us at repaircafeedinburgh@gmail.com to confirm suitability and to reserve your place. Or just turn up on the day and we’ll take a look.

– Cargo bikes and trikes, electric bikes and even cycle trishaws. Courtesy of Cycling Without Age Scotland, Duddingston Community EBikes, Porty Community Energy

– Puppet shows and art fun

– Talks and workshops:
– Saving on heating – home insulation
– Planning for a Net 0 Community in Willowbrae
– Our local greenspaces
– Growing more food
– Information stalls about environmental issues and projects and local issues.

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1 Waterfront Avenue

1 Waterfront Avenue provides flexible, open-plan office accommodation in the heart of North Edinburgh’s evolving Waterfront area. The building is located adjacent to the iconic Granton Gasworks, which is due to undergo renovation to be transformed into a tree-lined amphitheatre for cultural events.

Currently occupying floors two and three. Opening hours for the building are between 8:30am and 6pm Monday to Friday and closed on Saturday and Sunday. The building will also be closed on all public holidays.

Facilities include:

  • Security access, in addition to security desk, and full intruder alarm
  • Climate controlled heating and cooling
  • Good quality toilet facilities
  • Fully accessible with two passenger lifts and accessible toilets
  • Access to One Waterfront Café on the ground floor, serving a selection of hot and cold food and drinks
  • Numerous breakout areas, strategically located within the spacious open plan space
  • Secure cycle parking
  • On major bus routes: 24, 38, 47, 113, X37 & X47.
  • Buses 8, 14, 16, X29, N16 & Skylink 200 all stop on West Granton Road which is a short 6-minute walk

Contact: spaces@peopleknowhow.org

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Community Yoga Classes

Hello lovely people,

On Saturday August 6th we started the  Yoga Community class at 6.02 Yoga Collective. Class last 1:15 minutes at 10, and you are welcome to stop for a cup of tea and a chat after for around half an hour.  The class operates a sliding scale, it is taught by four of us in turns.  To book see below.

https://bookwhen.com/yoga-collective

You need to click onto the date you wish to come, then the rest is detailed on the booking system. Cash is also fine on the day, but please book so we know numbers :-). thank you.

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Arion Art Group Exhibition

The Arion Art Group is composed of artists who work at Edinburgh Palette with Paul Mowat. A summer exhibition of eleven members is taking place at the Life Room Gallery, 23b Dundas Street EH26QQ. The preview is on 19 August 5-8pm. All welcome.

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Paper

“Paper” is an exhibition by the Scottish women’s art collective, the Abstractionistas, featuring works by artists Megan Chapman, Judith Shaylor, and
Susan E. Wilson. The Pop-Up show is open to the public from 11-4 pm on the
12th, 13th and 14th of August at the Granton Hub, Madelvic House, Granton Park
Avenue, Edinburgh, EH5 1HS. The artists will have a public reception on Saturday the 13th from 2-4 pm.

Chapman, Shaylor, and Wilson bring a depth of experience in the arts and a firm
dedication to the abstract. Since forming in 2019, the collective has had dynamic
exhibitions at the Edinburgh Palette, Bannockburn House, Detour Espresso at
Marchmont, and the Dalkeith Palace. The group is delighted to bring their abstract
visions on paper to the Granton Hub during the Edinburgh festival.

https://www.facebook.com/Abstractionistas

https://www.instagram.com/abstractionistas

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Adult Drama Classes

Tragic Carpet Visual Theatre Company are hosting ‘Adult Drama Classes’ every Tuesday 10am to 12 noon at 525 Ferry Road. This is a fun relaxed class – no need to sign up for a run of classes, drop in for the session on the day. No experience required but this is also suitable for experienced performers who would like a relaxed performance gym! These classes are free to attend with a small charge for the refreshments kitty. Everyone welcome!

Enquiries to Freda O’Byrne: 07562 618529

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Drawn to Paper by Nicky Beckett & Jacki Higgs

Whitespace Gallery
76E Crosscauseway
Edinburgh
EH8 9HQ

Private view Friday 15th July.
Music by Lime & Coconut.

Available to view: 15th – 21st July from 11am – 4pm

As our lives are interconnected, so are the faces in this series of woodcuts.

Some are of people I know and some are based on faces in Classical Art.

We are all rooted in our backgrounds and therefore in our memories. The past few years have been a time of introspection and also a time of looking out at the changing world. We look out at the world and the world is literally within the mind of our complex identity.

Using mixed media, oil paint and collage, I have added layers to the woodcuts, that tell a story.

The words and letters are symbolic.
Nicky Beckett

Paintings Watercolour, oils, wax, salt and collage on Japanese papers, inspired by a trip to the Faroes and Iceland in 2020. These works shall include on site drawings of the coastal paths of Cockenzie and the former saltpans of Prestonpans for a larger collaborative project at the end of the year.

Jacki Higgs is a professional member of the Scottish Society of Artists and has exhibited frequently with them and with exhibitions throughout the UK.

 

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