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Scottish Theatre History Weekend - Talks

Enjoy a weekend of talks and performance exploring Edinburgh’s rich theatre history, presented as part of the Edinburgh 900 celebrations at The Scottish Storytelling Centre!

Scottish Theatre History Weekend - Talks

About Scottish Theatre History Weekend - Talks

30th Nov 2024 to 1st Dec 2024
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Scottish Storytelling Centre
43 - 45 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR
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On Sat 30 Nov (7pm) and Sun 1 Dec (3:30pm) enjoy Michael Daviot’s performance as Duncan Macrae in A Noble Clown, his solo play which tells the gripping public and private story of the man considered Scotland’s greatest actor.

Before that on Sat 30 Nov (2pm) we present a series of free talks with input on the Theatre Royal and Walter Scott’s dramas by Helen Graham, how the Edinburgh Festivals began by David Pollock, the Pleasance and Gateway Theatres by Donald Smith, and the restoration of the Kings Theatre.

On Sun 1 Dec (1:30pm) we are pleased to welcome biographer Priscilla Barlow to give a pre-curtain talk on her research into Scotland’s vibrant theatre scene in Macrae’s lifetime.
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This event is also part of Fair Saturday, a global mobilisation that aims to create a positive social impact every last Saturday of November, the day following Black Friday, the greatest expression of consumerism. Artists and cultural organisations from all over the world get together in a global festival of arts for change.

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