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Scotsman
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The theatre companies taking their shows to Scottish care homes - including with five-year-olds
Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers 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... Gus Harrower has seen the impact of theatre performances on care home residents first hand. 'They sing along, some of them get up and dance,' he says. 'It's really interactive. There are a lot of smiles.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Mr Harrower, the creative engagement co-ordinator of the dementia friendly programme at Capital Theatres in Edinburgh, knows the positive impact the arts can have on residents facing memory loss. Jack In The Box performance at Festival Theatre for people living with dementia. | Greg Macvean Photography 'For us, the big question is how can we reach people who can't come to the theatre because they are in a care home or have dementia,' he says. 'They have got a diagnosis, but the best way to tackle it is to keep busy and keep your brain active and this helps them do that.' The theatre's Jack in the Box show, based on a train journey between Liverpool and Edinburgh, has been granted funding from the RS Macdonald charitable trust to play at care homes and day centres around the Lothians this summer. A specially crafted dementia friendly performance, it is created by and performed by singer Michelle Burke and pianist James Ross. The show is adapted to include person-centred sensory interactions, vintage puppetry and familiar music, encouraging the audience to reminisce. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The production has previously performed a limited winter run and has held dementia-friendly performances at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre, but the new funding means more residents can enjoy the show. 'Art gives people ownership,' Mr Harrower says. 'Their whole life changes [when they get a dementia diagnosis], but they can still find something that is really creative and fulfilling.' He adds: 'We've had workers at the care homes tell us that people are calmer for the rest of the day after they've seen the show and that is big.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Glow Bugs from Beacon Arts Centre, performing in a local care home. | Christopher Bowen At Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock, the Glow Bugs theatre group for five to seven-year-olds has also been touring local care homes. The project is mutually beneficial - inspiring not only the residents, but also the young performers. 'They're going on tour,' says Karen Townsend, co-director of the Beacon. 'We've got tour T shirts, we've got posters, we've got tickets, and they're all going into the care homes to perform their piece. They are so excited.' An initial run last year proved so successful they decided to expand the initiative to more care homes, as well as a dementia-friendly performance at the theatre itself. 'We want to spread joy,' Ms Townsend adds. 'We wanted something light and happy and nice to do. Obviously the important thing is the intergenerational work, everybody knows that works. You get the stories from the older residents, they have the connection with the young people. It's great.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Emma Letson, activity co-ordinator at Kincaid House in Greenock, says The Glow Bugs show engaged her residents. 'It created a lovely atmosphere within the home around the residents and had them chatting about their lives together throughout the rest of the afternoon,' she says.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
BTS' J-Hope Goes Shirtless For ‘Killin' It Girl', Joins V, Jimin, Jungkook's Chapter 2 Era
Last Updated: On May 29, J-Hope shared teaser photos for the track, and fans were left speechless as he flaunted a shirtless, gritty look oozing confidence and charisma. BTS' J-Hope is officially entering his bold new Chapter 2 era and he's making it known with jaw-dropping visuals for his upcoming single Killin' It Girl (feat. GloRilla). On May 29, J-Hope shared teaser photos for the track, and fans were left speechless as he flaunted a shirtless, gritty look oozing confidence and charisma. The teaser, blending raw black-and-white portraits with edgy, colorful shots, channels a moody, grunge-inspired aesthetic reminiscent of his Jack In The Box era, but with an even sharper and sexier edge. Just hours later, on May 30 at midnight KST, the BTS rapper dropped a fresh batch of concept photos, again baring his abs and striking powerful poses that highlight his signature intensity and artistic reinvention. j-hope 'Killin' It Girl' Concept Photo – 10 out of 10 #jhope #제이홉 #jhope_KillinItGirl — BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) May 29, 2025 With this, J-Hope joins BTS bandmates Jungkook, V, and Jimin, who each stunned fans with shirtless visuals during their solo releases. Naturally, ARMYs stormed social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), expressing their excitement and admiration for the star's daring transformation. Some even trended hashtags celebrating J-Hope's return, calling him a 'visual king" and praising his bold energy. Many fans are also speculating whether BTS members completing their military service in June – RM, V, Jungkook, Jimin, and SUGA – might reunite with J-Hope during BTS FESTA in South Korea. Jin and J-Hope, who finished their service in June and October 2024 respectively, are expected to lead the celebrations this year. The highly anticipated track Killin' It Girl is set to drop on June 13 at 0 AM EST, with more promotional content rolling out throughout the month. Featuring rapper GloRilla, the single is expected to show yet another dynamic side of J-Hope's artistry. First Published:
USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
What's in your cart? T-Pain shares his streaming and gaming must-haves
What's in your cart? T-Pain shares his streaming and gaming must-haves Plus, find out what the "Buy You A Drank" artist's late-night munchie order is. Big news: T-Pain is fresh off Coachella and Stagecoach festival performances and heading back to Wiscansin. T-Pain's iconic hits like "Buy You A Drank" and "I'm Sprung" were not only the soundtrack of the mid-2000s, but they are still on replay in my house and we're gonna pretend that it hasn't been almost 20 years since those dropped because that makes me feel old. Despite his list of bangers and being crowned the king of autotune, T-Pain's inaugural Coachella performance wasn't until 2025, when he absolutely rocked it. Sure, T-Pain's catchy club hits are classics but over the years, he's also made it clear that he is incredibly talented. Like, have you ever heard him sing sans-autotune? He won the first season of 'The Masked Singer' on NBC and he's racked up nearly four million subscribers across his Nappy Boy Entertainment, gaming and T-Pain channels on YouTube, five million on Instagram and nearly five million on TikTok. As part of USA TODAY Shopping's "What's in your cart?" franchise, we connected with T-Pain to discuss his streaming must-haves and new Munchie Meal at Jack in the Box. T-Pain's streaming and gaming must-haves 'I travel...a lot and so I'm not always streaming from one of my home set ups," T-Pain said. "The Hollyland wireless mics make it easy to still have that clean sound when I'm moving around and on the road. I won't leave home without it.' 1. Hollyland Lark M2 Duo 2-Person Wireless Combo Microphone System More: What's in your cart? Shop Blake Griffin's favorite furniture, shoes and more 2. Rode PodMic Dynamic Podcasting Microphone 3. Red Solo Party Plastic Disposable Cups In probably the most on-brand promotion I've ever seen, T-Pain said he uses at least three red solo cups stacked together. "Never know what is going to be in the solo cups, but you always need three stacked minimum," T-Pain said. "Insulation, you know? Keeps the drink inside cold." Tips from an expert. 4. Meta Quest 3 VR Headset with the Soapbox App "They are doing some really unique stuff in the VR space when it comes to artists and music - something to check out for sure! Also, you can hang out with me from your living room so there is that.' - T-Pain 5. My Jack In The Box Munchie Meal 'When I pull some long streams, I don't have time to necessarily go up to my kitchen and cook something so Jack In The Box is always my go to," T-Pain said. The fast-food chain and the artist recently paired for T-Pain's Munchie Meal. "My munchie meal is basically a gift from the food gods…or at least from Jack. Got everything you could want in just one box. Makes it easy to actually eat while I'm on stream.' What to know about T-Pain's Munchie Meal at Jack in the Box? T-Pain is gearing up for his next big stage: his very own Jack in the Box Munchie Meal. Launching on Monday, June 2, T-Pain will be the latest artist to curate Jack in the Box's Munchie Meal. T-Pain joins a lineup of beloved Munchie Meal collabs from years past, including fellow artists Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg. Here are the options for T-Pain's Munchie Meal: Get sprung with your choice of a Burg-R-Tater Melt or Chick-N-Tater Melt, taco, regular curly fries, stuffed cookie, & regular drank. Comes with a T-Pain air freshener you'll be N Luv with. 🍔 Burg-R-Tater Melt: A warm buttery croissant with 100% seasoned beef, hickory smoked bacon, a hash brown, Swiss and cheddar cheese, cheese sauce and Buttermilk Ranch. 🍗 Chick-N-Tater Melt: A buttery croissant with a chicken patty, hickory smoked bacon, hash brown, Swiss and cheddar cheese, cheese sauce and Buttermilk Ranch. That's not all! As part of their summer partnership, Jack Box, Jack in the Box's CEO, and T-Pain will land in a joint Fortnite map, live from T-Pain's home gaming studio to face off in the ultimate battle royale, with chances for fans to game alongside the two legends. More: What's in your cart? 'Real Housewives' star Bethenny Frankel's top summer beauty buys Get tickets to see T-Pain Grab your Munchie Meal, your red Solo cups and watch T-Pain's latest stream. Or you could see the legend himself perform IRL at his Back to Wiscansin Fest on Saturday, June 14 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Get 'Back to Wiscansin' tickets
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Beloved Fast Food Chain Makes Telling Move After Closing Hundreds of Locations
Last month, beloved West Coast fast food chain Jack in the Box announced that it would be closing hundreds of locations around the country, but the chain made a telling move that highlights the chain's long-term plans. Back in April, Jack in the Box announced plans to close about 150 or 200 of its "underperforming restaurants" across the country. "Jack in the Box will implement a block closure program, which is projected to result in the closure of approximately 150-200 underperforming restaurants — a majority of which have been in the system for over three decades," the company wrote in a press release on April 23, 2025. "The program will consist of approximately 80-120 restaurant closures between now and 12/31/2025, with the remaining underperforming restaurants closing thereafter based upon respective franchise agreement termination dates," the restaurant chain's press release continued. While closures of this magnitude and scale don't often paint an optimistic picture for businesses going forward, it seems like Jack in the Box is not merely closing locations, but it is also planning expansion. According to a report from Bob Vitale of The Columbus Dispatch, Jack in the Box is planning expansion throughout Ohio. "The company that owns the 74-year-old restaurant chain already has come to Powell and Whitehall with its other brand, Del Taco. A Jack in the Box representative told The Dispatch that it's seeking new locations for both, though, in the Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Dayton areas," Vitale wrote for The Columbus Dispatch this week. This is a telling move from the fast food chain as it indicates that despite the recent plans to close hundreds of locations, the chain still has expansion plans, which will be good news for its fans and customers. Beloved Fast Food Chain Makes Telling Move After Closing Hundreds of Locations first appeared on Men's Journal on May 24, 2025
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Beloved Fast Food Chain Makes Telling Move After Closing Hundreds of Locations
Last month, beloved West Coast fast food chain Jack in the Box announced that it would be closing hundreds of locations around the country, but the chain made a telling move that highlights the chain's long-term plans. Back in April, Jack in the Box announced plans to close about 150 or 200 of its "underperforming restaurants" across the country. "Jack in the Box will implement a block closure program, which is projected to result in the closure of approximately 150-200 underperforming restaurants — a majority of which have been in the system for over three decades," the company wrote in a press release on April 23, 2025. "The program will consist of approximately 80-120 restaurant closures between now and 12/31/2025, with the remaining underperforming restaurants closing thereafter based upon respective franchise agreement termination dates," the restaurant chain's press release continued. While closures of this magnitude and scale don't often paint an optimistic picture for businesses going forward, it seems like Jack in the Box is not merely closing locations, but it is also planning expansion. According to a report from Bob Vitale of The Columbus Dispatch, Jack in the Box is planning expansion throughout Ohio. "The company that owns the 74-year-old restaurant chain already has come to Powell and Whitehall with its other brand, Del Taco. A Jack in the Box representative told The Dispatch that it's seeking new locations for both, though, in the Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Dayton areas," Vitale wrote for The Columbus Dispatch this week. This is a telling move from the fast food chain as it indicates that despite the recent plans to close hundreds of locations, the chain still has expansion plans, which will be good news for its fans and customers. Beloved Fast Food Chain Makes Telling Move After Closing Hundreds of Locations first appeared on Men's Journal on May 24, 2025
