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Review: Future Acts | NTS National Theatre of Scotland with Shakehaus and BBC Scotland
A programme of six short films, imagining what the future may look like In Scotland, premieres in cinemas this month, ahead of launching on BBC online platforms in 2027. Future Acts, from the National Theatre of Scotland and BBC Scotland, brings together celebrated Scottish theatre-makers and filmmakers to tell the stories. Read my review below. Future Acts ★★★★☆ Review: 1 October 2026 | Glasgow Film Theatre As part of the National Theatre of Scotland's 20th anniversary year,

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Oct 34 min read


Future Acts: Six short films by Scottish theatre creatives
Future Acts Six new digital short films featuring stories set in a future Scotland are to premiere in Scottish cinemas in October 2026 ahead of distribution on BBC platforms in 2027. Created by a team of celebrated and award-winning Scottish theatrical and film talent, Future Acts is produced by the National Theatre of Scotland, in association with Shakehaus Productions, in partnership with BBC Scotland. Six future-facing shorts will be launched onto BBC digital platforms in

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Sep 14 min read


2025 Popcorn Award: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, new writing award goes to climate crisis musical Hot Mess
Hot Mess announced as winner of the Popcorn Writing Award 2025, celebrating new voices at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, presented by...

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Aug 19, 20254 min read


Review: V.L. Edinburgh Fringe 2024 | VL
Gavin Jon Wright in VL. Photo credit: Mihaela Bodlovic V.L. by Kieran Hurley and Gary McNair review ★★★★★ Review: Summerhall | Edinburgh...

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Aug 19, 20243 min read


New play V.L. from Kieran Hurley and Gary McNair announced for Edinburgh Fringe 2024
New play V.L. from award-winning writers Kieran Hurley and Gary McNair announced for Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 at Summerhall.

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May 9, 20244 min read


Review: Adults by Kieran Hurley
Adults by Kieran Hurley review, Conleth Hill, Dani Heron, Anders Hayward. Traverse Theatre, Travfest23, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023.

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Aug 21, 20232 min read
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