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Edinburgh Reporter
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Review – Quadrophenia, A Mod Ballet ⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️
'We are the Mods, we are the Mods, we are, we are, we are the Mods!' At the Festival Theatre this week, Sadler's Wells transport audiences back to an infamous Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend in May 1964 that became known as the Battle of Brighton, when Mods and Rockers clashed along the beach of the East Sussex seaside resort. At Festival Theatre until Saturday Continue reading here. Capital Theatres – the cast of Quadrophenia – A Mod Ballet on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh ahead of the show opening tonight and running until Saturday 14th June Pic Greg Macvean 10/06/2025 Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Reporter
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Quadrophenia on The Royal Mile
The cast of Quadrophenia took to the Royal Mile on Tuesday to promote the show which runs at the Festival Theatre until Saturday. Liam Rudden writes in his Must See Theatre for June about the show: 'In 1973, Townshend wrote Quadrophenia. Recorded by The Who, proved an iconic and multi-million selling album, defining a generation and inspiring the 1979 cult film of the same name starring everyone from Phil Daniels to Lesley Ash, Ray Winstone to Trevor Laird, Sting to Adam Ant and not forgetting Toyah and Gary Shail. If that cast seemed like an incendiary mix at the time, now Sadler's Wells, with Townshend, have reimagined it as an explosive dance production. 'A large cast of exceptional dancers will introduce new audiences to troubled mod Jimmy's story, while remaining true in spirit to the much-loved original. Steeped in the mythology of the 1960s – sharp suits, soul music, vespas and parkas – Quadrophenia's themes of lost youth, rebellion, search for belonging and hunger for social change are just as urgent today. 'Scored with an orchestral version of the album by Rachel Fuller, choreographed by Paul Roberts and directed by Rob Ashford, Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet promises to bring a whole new dimension to one of the UK's most iconic rock albums. 'Running time 2 hours including interval. Tickets £26.50-£59.50' Tickets here Capital Theatres – the cast of Quadrophenia – A Mod Ballet on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh ahead of the show opening tonight and running until Saturday 14th June Capital Theatres – the cast of Quadrophenia – A Mod Ballet on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh ahead of the show opening tonight and running until Saturday 14th June Pic Greg Macvean 10/06/2025 Capital Theatres – the cast of Quadrophenia – A Mod Ballet on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh ahead of the show opening tonight and running until Saturday 14th June Pic Greg Macvean 10/06/2025 Capital Theatres – the cast of Quadrophenia – A Mod Ballet on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh ahead of the show opening tonight and running until Saturday 14th June Pic Greg Macvean 10/06/2025 Capital Theatres – the cast of Quadrophenia – A Mod Ballet on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh ahead of the show opening tonight and running until Saturday 14th June Pic Greg Macvean 10/06/2025 Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
02-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
We've had a welcome cut to interest rates - but what next?
Greg Macvean Photography There was some welcome news for homeowners earlier this month when the Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.25 per cent from 4.5 per cent. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... This was the second rate cut since the start of the year and takes it to the lowest level since May 2023. With many people struggling with household bills, this could bring some relief, particularly if the downward trajectory continues. But while a lower rate should make borrowing, including mortgages, more affordable, savers will not be feeling quite as cheery. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad On the borrowing side, many lenders have responded to the Bank of England's announcement by offering cheaper mortgage deals, which will be good for those coming to the end of current arrangements. Although those locked into longer-term deals will obviously see no change, and, of course, lenders aren't forced to pass any or all of the rate cut to borrowers. The next announcement on rates will come on19 June and the Bank is making no promises. It has said: 'We must continue to monitor the economy and global events carefully when making rate decisions'. And it added that, if inflationary pressures continue to ease, 'we should be able to reduce interest rates further over time. But we can't say precisely when or by how much. That depends on how the situation evolves.' Factors it considers when making its decision include how fast prices are rising, how the UK's economy is growing, and how many people are in work. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In terms of inflation, the Consumer Prices Index increased to 3.5 per cent last month from 2.6 per cent – well above the Bank's target of 2 per cent – which may create further uncertainty over interest rate cuts. In this edition of Scotsman Money, we analyse the findings of the wide-reaching Financial Lives Survey 2024 published by the Financial Conduct Authority in May. While some statistics show an improvement from its 2022 study - such as the number of 'unbanked' people in Scotland falling from 3 per cent to 2 per cent - there is still room for improvement and financial exclusion remains an issue. I therefore applaud any moves to educate young people on how to manage their finances from as early a stage as possible. So, it's good to hear that Financial Inclusion for Scotland is planning a School Banking Pilot Project. We also hear from Tom Ham of Calton, who is looking forward to a Big Sky Country this summer, from Waverton Wealth on how best to save for a comfortable retirement; and from Acumen Employee Benefits on navigating rising employer NIC costs.
Scotsman
22-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Edinburgh electric cycle hire scheme gets go-ahead
A new electric cycle hire scheme for Edinburgh has been given the go-ahead. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Councillors unanimously supported the scheme which is set to have hire bikes on city streets by August. The city's last cycle hire scheme collapsed almost four years ago due to vandalism, with private operator Serco being unwilling to continue running it. The Just East-sponored hire scheme in Edinburgh closed in 2021. (Photo by Greg Macvean) Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad And the new plans will allow the city to hold misplaced hire bikes for 'ransom' until the private operator pays up. Labour councillor Stephen Jenkinson, convener of the city's Transport and Environment Committee, said he would 'not apologise' for putting officers under pressure to set up the scheme quickly. After an addendum by the Conservative group, the scheme will gain an element where the city can collect misplaced hire bikes, and hold on to them until the private scheme operator pays a fine. The policy is modelled off one used in the City of London, where misplaced hire bikes are kept by the council for 24 hours and then released to operators after payment of a £235 fine. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The change is aimed at addressing concerns raised by councillors about the risk of bikes being dumped on city pavements causing inconvenience or injury. Unlike the previous Just Eat bikeshare system, Edinburgh's new scheme will use a 'dockless' model, where bikes are not left at dedicated base stations. Instead, riders will be instructed to drop them off and return them at various designated places on either city pavements or carriageways, depending on the area. Conservative councillor Iain Whyte said: 'I'm glad that we had [a hire scheme]. It was just a great pity that those in charge at the time couldn't find a way to keep it going. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'My only concern is that we're now moving to a dockless scheme. I've seen the problems myself, and they're quite widely reported, where geofencing doesn't work and bikes can become obstacles in many places. 'The City of London seems to have been the most proactive in this. They go around and collect misplaced bikes, and they charge the scheme operator to get them back. 'What I'm asking is that officers, if we do go ahead with a scheme that doesn't have docks, we make sure we are ready to do that if we find they're not parked in the right places and end up blocking pavements.' In another departure from the Just Eat bikes, the new scheme will not be funded by the council, with services instead being supported through the fees riders pay to use the bikes. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The next step for the scheme is the selection of an operator, which will be carried out by council officers. Two firms, Lime and Dott, are in the running. Both operate cycle hire schemes both in the UK and in the rest of Europe. The scheme will initially run as a two year trial, but councillors hope it will become permanent by the trial's end. Cllr Jenkinson said: 'I'm not going to apologise for putting officers under a bit of pressure with regards to this scheme, and the timeframes attached to it. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We have moved at a significant pace throughout the development of this project. It's pleasing to get to this stage armed with information about what the future of this scheme looks like. 'Like others on the committee, I want to ensure that the trial moves into something that is accepted as something that is a normal mode of transport for people to choose to move about the city. 'I understand the concerns about the scheme being focused on the city centre. 'It needs to be delivered within the timeframe that we've previously discussed. But I do think the points brought forward in the Conservative addendum are particularly helpful. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Efforts to reintroduce a cycle hire scheme have been underway since the previous scheme failed, but for several years there were concerns that it would not be feasible to reintroduce one in the city. Among the concerns was the cost that running a scheme could have involved, with the Just Eat bikes scheme costing the city £1.8 million. Liberal Democrat councillor Kevin Lang said: 'Firstly, I think it's great the work that officers have done with this, I'm really pleased on how this has moved on. 'I remember the debates about if this was feasible, if this was going to require a significant injection of council money on an ongoing basis. 'I think officers are to be commended for the work that has been done.'
Edinburgh Reporter
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe now on at The Festival Theatre
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of C.S. Lewis' classic novel, the magic of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe comes to life in this West End smash-hit production. Step through the wardrobe into the enchanted kingdom of Narnia. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they wave goodbye to wartime Britain and embark on the most magical of adventures in a frozen, faraway land where they meet Mr Tumnus the faun, talking beavers, Aslan (the noble king of Narnia) and the coldest, most evil White Witch. The show runs 13th – 17th May at the Festival Theatre. Kerry Black and Duncan Henley-Washford are pictured with Aslan and the puppeteers are Rhodri Watkins, Andrew Davison and Molly Francis. Tickets here. Capital Theatres – The majestic Aslan prowls at the Festival Theatre ahead of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opening night tonight. The show runs at the Festival Theatre 13th – 17th May Pic Greg Macvean 13/05/2025 Capital Theatres – The majestic Aslan prowls around the Festival Theatre ahead of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opening night tonight. The show runs at the Festival Theatre 13th – 17th May Pic Greg Macvean 13/05/2025 Capital Theatres – The majestic Aslan prowls outside the Festival Theatre ahead of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opening night tonight. The show runs at the Festival Theatre 13th – 17th May Pic Greg Macvean 13/05/2025 Capital Theatres – The majestic Aslan prowls outside the Festival Theatre ahead of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opening night tonight. The show runs at the Festival Theatre 13th – 17th May Pic Greg Macvean 13/05/2025 Capital Theatres – The majestic Aslan prowls outside the Festival Theatre ahead of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opening night tonight. The show runs at the Festival Theatre 13th – 17th May Pic Greg Macvean 13/05/2025 Like this: Like Related
