The Scottish jobs market is suffering from ‘chronic inertia’, according to new research which found workers feeling unfulfilled but reluctant to move on. Lack of engagement is not only impacting on morale, but is partly blamed for low productivity. Now employers are being urged to take the problem seriously and introduce measures to stimulate their […]
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Fringe comedy awards: shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 39th Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards, will be presented this weekend and for the first time feature two double acts. The awards, directed by Nica Burns, celebrate the talent of both established and up-and-coming comedians performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe each year. Winners of the two categories will be chosen from […]
Notebook: Corporate women ready to kick off first football tournament
Ready for action: Carol Campbell, Liz Dee, Rebecca Hook Caroline McLean, Katie Kerr and Laura Cooper gather Women’s football has taken on a much higher profile thanks to the World Cup and now females in the business world want a piece of the action. Street Soccer Scotland, the social enterprise, will be host its first […]
Gregory’s Girl retains its charm; Monica suffers from scene shifts
Review: Gregory’s Girl (Rating 4/5) Following the stage revival of Local Hero, Bill Forsyth’s other classic 80’s movie has been brought to the stage here in a lower budget version. However, this does not lessen the entertainment value as Captivate Theatre’s production captures the magic of the movie with excellent performances from an ensemble cast […]
Musik embodies the Fringe at its finest; Before 30: stand-up or play?
Review: Musik (Rating 5/5) An avant-garde, slick piece of cabaret with a script by Jonathan Harvey that is shot through with a dark humour, new music written by the Pet Shop Boys, and a fantastic performance from Frances Barber in the role of Billie Trix, a musician, artist, heroine, victim and icon in her own […]