Festivals

Perhaps too much to do and see? Want to see something at the Book Festival, but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve broken it all down into event types to make it easier to digest. That’s the theory, anyway Read more »

Dundee Live Festival took place over nine days in July and was the brainchild of the artist and facilitator Jonathan Baxter. During the festival, a poetic and liberating response to the city emerged through a variety of artworks, performances, exhibitions and events. We caught up with Jonathan after the festival to discuss its impact and potential effect on Dundee’s art scene Read more »

Since winning the big comedy award in 2008, he has established himself as one of the must-see acts of every Fringe. But the road to Edinburgh success was a long and hard one for David O'Doherty Read more »

Ever since Edinburgh International Film Festival moved to its June slot, cinema has been at the fringes of Edinburgh's August festivities. We preview three events that are bringing film back Read more »

A touring freak show has fallen on hard times. The public no longer seek the thrills they offer. Encamped outside town, resources stretched to breaking poi... Read more »

When is a festival not a festival? When it takes place in the non-existent state of KaZantip that's when, and therefore only exists in a parallel reality. Th... Read more »