Jun 2025
Met Opera: Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Russian mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlines a winning ensemble as the feisty heroine, Rosina, alongside American tenor Jack Swanson, in his Met debut, as her secret beloved, Count Almaviva. Moldovan baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky stars as Figaro, the ingenious barber of Seville, with Hungarian bass-baritone Peter Kálmán as Dr. Bartolo and Russian bass Alexander Vinogradov as Don Basilio rounding out the principal cast. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts Bartlett Sher’s madcap production.
The Penguin Lessons
Inspired by the heartwarming true story, The Penguin Lessons follows an unlikely friendship between a British schoolteacher and a wounded Magellanic penguin he rescues while teaching in Argentina.
Shakespeare at Traquair - Macbeth
Shakespeare at Traquair enter their 30th year with the magnificent production of Macbeth. A tale of love, moral dilemmas and vaulting ambition. The play follows Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, who receives a prophecy that he will become the King of Scotland.
The Penguin Lessons
Inspired by the heartwarming true story, The Penguin Lessons follows an unlikely friendship between a British schoolteacher and a wounded Magellanic penguin he rescues while teaching in Argentina.
OCEAN with David Attenborough
OCEAN with David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.
Brodsky Quartet / Shostakovich Cycle 1
Begin the journey through Shostakovich’s string quartets with the youthful charm of his First Quartet, a piece brimming with simplicity and childlike wonder. The bold Second Quartet is a virtuosic display of invention, full of dramatic contrasts and emotional depth. Closing the evening, the lively Third Quartet balances humor, explosive energy, and haunting introspection, showcasing Shostakovich’s emerging confidence and unmistakable voice.
Brodsky Quartet / Shostakovich Cycle 2
This concert offers a glimpse into Shostakovich’s ability to blend personal and universal themes. The Fourth Quartet, suffused with Jewish folk influences, shifts between pastoral beauty and unsettling darkness. The lyrical Sixth Quartet reflects a period of personal loss, yet remains warm and melodic. The monumental Fifth Quartet unfolds like a symphony, its emotional intensity and innovative structure reflecting a deeply personal connection to the composer’s life.
Brodsky Quartet / Shostakovich Cycle 3
Explore the deeply personal side of Shostakovich’s art. The Seventh Quartet is a brief yet poignant tribute to his first wife, its sparse textures and haunting motifs making a profound impact. The iconic Eighth Quartet, often seen as the composer’s self-penned epitaph, is intensely intimate and emotionally overwhelming. The Ninth Quartet, dedicated to his third wife, contrasts moments of whimsy and darkness, culminating in a triumphant and exhilarating finale.
Brodsky Quartet / Shostakovich Cycle 4
This programme delves into themes of legacy, friendship, and innovation. The Eleventh Quartet is a poignant tribute to a friend, filled with sparse textures and understated humour. The Beethoven-inspired Twelfth Quartet boldly explores twelve-tone techniques, blending innovation with lush lyricism. The Thirteenth Quartet channels raw emotion through its haunting viola-led textures, while the Fourteenth Quartet, with its romantic ‘Italian’ moments, celebrates love and friendship with a sense of warmth and nostalgia.
Brodsky Quartet / Shostakovich Cycle 5
This programme delves into themes of legacy, friendship, and innovation. The Eleventh Quartet is a poignant tribute to a friend, filled with sparse textures and understated humour. The Beethoven-inspired Twelfth Quartet boldly explores twelve-tone techniques, blending innovation with lush lyricism. The Thirteenth Quartet channels raw emotion through its haunting viola-led textures, while the Fourteenth Quartet, with its romantic ‘Italian’ moments, celebrates love and friendship with a sense of warmth and nostalgia.
Tim Stead: Magician With Wood
Tim Stead was one of Scotland’s most innovative wood sculptors and furniture designers. The film follows his widow Maggy’s rollercoaster journey to protect the future of The Steading - the extraordinary home Tim sculpted from wood which is now Category A listed in the Scottish Borders – and his extensive furniture and sculpture collection.
Havisham
Havisham offers a fresh perspective of Dickens’ greatest work of Gothic characterisation and invites the audience to share poignant moments from her childhood in rural Kent and as a naive young woman who arrives in London unprepared for the events which gradually consume her.
Free Again
Free Again, a five-piece ensemble of musicians, will perform their spectacular show that gives you a concert experience of 100 minutes of pure Bad Company and Free nostalgia.
Michelangelo: Love & Death
The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, still leave us breathless today.
Through expert commentary, stunning visuals and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at a master artist whose life and genius are celebrated in every mark he made.
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
An imaginative tale of two strangers and the extraordinary emotional journey that connects them.
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
An imaginative tale of two strangers and the extraordinary emotional journey that connects them.
InChorus
Join us for a vibrant summer concert packed with uplifting songs and beautiful melodies. This delightful performance promises to be the perfect soundtrack for a relaxing evening out, as the choir brings a lively and heartfelt atmosphere to the stage.
Spiders on Mars: The Music of David Bowie
Formed in 2004 in Glasgow, Spiders On Mars is a six-piece band of musicians who are bonded by a love for the music of the 20th Century’s greatest musical icon. They play music from every era of David Bowie’s career.
Lilo & Stitch
The wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.
Jul 2025
Lilo & Stitch
The wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.
