Archive: June 21, 2018

Edinburgh International Film Festival 20th June – 1st July 2018 / 72nd year

Opening Night – Movie ‘Puzzle’ Director: Marc Turtletaub Starring: Kelly Macdonald, Irrfan Khan Always exciting, always fun and delighted to say a lovely clear night as we arrive at The Festival Theatre for the European Premier of ‘Puzzle’… The theatre is buzzing and full of interesting people! (who doesn’t enjoy a spot of ‘people watching’)

Film

Film Where? The Cameo McQueen – Director Ian Bonhote Documentary about the Fashion Designer Lee Alexander McQueen I don’t know where to start with this documentary; as soon as the film came on the chatty audience sitting around me at the Cameo, Screen 3 became so quiet and fixated…. it remained this way through the

The Arts…… ‘Ballet’

Ballet Matthew Bourne’s ‘Cinderella’ Festival Theatre Don’t get me wrong I adore traditional Ballet, beautiful tutu’s, magical music, full of emotion….. I also love the British choreographer Matthew Bourne’s unique ‘take’ on the classics. Along with his knowledge of dance and choreography, he really is a wonderful story-teller. This production of Cinders is no exception

‘The Arts’

Edinburgh College of Art – Art Degree Show 2018 Every year in June I look forward to taking myself off to Edinburgh College of Art to view the works of the graduating students – along with admiring their work, it’s equally enjoyable and fascinating to be given the opportunity to wander around these fantastic buildings