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Arts Workers' eBulletin October 2010 Dear omss,  Autumn is upon us and with it comes a host of events designed to get you in the mood for crisp Edinburgh nights out. From leaf-crunchingly good drop-in events at the Royal Botanic Gardens, to Hallowe'en favourites at the King's Theatre, there's something for everyone this October. New Season of Events at Dance Base Leith Dance Base have officially launched their beautiful new studio at Thomas Morton Hall. This means they are expanding their services of dance classes not only to folks living near the city centre in the Grassmarket, but also in Leith. The opening night at Thomas Morton Hall was a great success, and pictures from the night can be seen at the Dance Base Flickr page here. Classes at the Grassmarket AND Thomas Morton Hall have now begun. It's not too late to get on a course (enrolment closes this Friday), so get on your dancing shoes and call 0131 225 5525, book online at the Dance Base website or head along for a drop-in class at either venue. www.dancebase.co.uk/ Dance Base, 14 - 16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH12 JU Dance Base @ Thomas Morton Hall: 28 -30 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4AE October at the Royal Botanic Gardens Enjoy autumn with a visit to the Botanics. There's a lot to see and do this month - here's a taster: The Woodlanders Until 31 October The Woodlanders exhibition tells the individual stories of inspirational people doing inspirational things in British woods or with woodland products. For more information, click here. From Another Kingdom Until 21 November Delve into the amazing world of fungi at the From Another Kingdom exhibition at the new John Hope Gateway. Check out the exhibition here, or get up close and personal with mushrooms at one of many drop-in events on offer.For more information, click here.  Apple Day Saturday 9 - Sunday 10 October, All Day Go see Scottish apples on display and taste heritage varieties that are still available to the gardener, but not seen in the shops. For more information, click here. Garden Music and Stories Saturday 23 October, 7.30pm  Broadcaster and singer-songwriter Frieda Morrison joins RBGE horticulturist David Mitchell to explore the plants in the gardens through song and adventure stories. For more information, click here.  Scrolls and Stories Sunday 24 October, 2pm Join storyteller Gurupada in the Palm House as he unrolls his painted scrolls and sings stories.  For more information, click here.   www.rbge.org.uk Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, 20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5LR October at the Festival Theatre A jam-packed month of musicals, comedy, dance, drama and some special deals! The Adventures of Pinocchio Opera North Wednesday 27 -  Friday 30 October Wed - Fri 6.30pm/ Sat 2pm & 7pm Enter a fairytale world of colourful characters, and join Pinocchio on his quest to become a real boy. He's tricked by the sly Fox and clever Cat, his lying nose is pecked by woodpeckers, and is even turned into a performing donkey! Visit the Opera North website for  videos, music clips, and a kids storybook, plus cast interviews, reviews and a gallery on the Pinocchio page full of initial designs and production shots. To book and for more information, click here.  "Beautiful stuff and enchanting from start to finish"  ***** The Guardian    ***** The Times  Tickets for ages 16 and under just £5!   Sunshine on Leith Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 October Evenings: 7.30pm, Matinees: Thu/Sat 2.30pm Scotland's very own musical is back for one week only.  The show, which features all The Proclaimers best-loved songs, celebrates the stories, songs and streets of Leith.  Starring Billy Boyd, of Lord of the Rings fame, it's the musical for people who don't like musicals and, according to The List, is "capable of wrenching a tear from the bronze statue atop Leith Walk"! To book and for more information, click here. Tickets £13.00 - £27.50. TAB Offer - get £4 off stalls or dress circle tickets. Just quote "Sunshine TAB offer" when you visit the box office, call 0131 529 6000 or click here to purchase online with discount code SUNTAB. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Tuesday 19 & Wednesday 20 October, 7.30pm The world-famous Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is back! Thirty dancers breathe life into the most beautiful and uplifting choreographies. If you love dance you'll love Ailey - the dancers' precision and discipline is remarkable but it's the Ailey spirit that leaves you uplifted, exhilarated and filled with joy. To book and for more information, click here. TAB Offer- Get best available stalls tickets for just £15.00. Just quote "Ailey TAB offer" when you visit the box office, call 0131 529 6000 or book online using discount code ALVTAB. Blaze Thursday 21 - Saturday 23 October, Thu 7.30pm, Fri 6.00pm & 8.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Don't miss the latest streetdance craze, Blaze. High-energy, non-stop dance live on stage featuring some of the World's hottest DJs, B Boys and Street Dancers - including 'So You Think You can Dance' finalists Tommy Franzen and Lizzie Gough - experience the thrill of streetdance like you've never seen it before!  Opening Night will kick off with pre-show entertainment from 6.45pm including a streetdance competition. Plus there's a post-show chance to meet and greet the stars on Thu and Sat evenings - and get an exclusive poster signed by the Blaze crew! To book and for more information, click here. TAB Offer- Get best available stalls tickets for just £10.00. Just quote "Blaze TAB offer" when you visit the box office or call 0131 529 6000 or book online using discount code BLAZTAB. www.festivaltheatre.org.uk Festival Theatre 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT October at the King's Theatre The King's Theatre This month the King's Theatre is brimming with things to do and see. There's plenty to entertain the kids with family shows, sensational street-dance and life-affirming drama at the King's.   Room on the Broom Thursday 7 - Saturday 9 October Thu - Sat 10.30am, Fri & Sat 12.30pm Join us on a spellbinding new adventure from the creators of The Gruffalo. This magical, musical delight flies into town for just three days. For more information and to book tickets, click here. Tickets only £10 - Family Saver £34   Carrie's War Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 October Evenings: 7.30pm, Matinees: Wed & Sat 2.30pm There's nostalgia in the air at the King's, starting with this stage adaptation of Nina Bawden's best-loved novel. Brigit Forsyth and Hannah Waterman star in the heartwarming drama about two children who were evacuated to Wales at the start of World War II. Funny and moving, this beautifully staged production charms with period costumes, stunning sets and welsh choral song. For more information and to book tickets, click here. Bedroom Farce Monday 11 - Saturday 16 October Evenings: 7.30pm, Matinees: Wed & Sat 2.30pm If farcical comedy is your thing, be sure not to miss Bedroom Farce. Juliet Mills and her Hollywood husband Maxwell Caulfield lead an all-star cast in this critically acclaimed production. Four couples, three bedrooms, two celebrations, one blazing row and an illicit kiss (or two). Alan Ayckbourn's ingenious comedy shines a brilliant spotlight on the trials and tribulations of suburban marriage. For more information and to book tickets, click here. Lark Rise to Candleford Monday 18 - Saturday 23 October Evenings: 7.30pm, Matinees: Wed & Sat 2.30pm The feel-good glow of forgotten times is kept alight with this moving and evocative portrayal of 19th century life. The acclaimed National Theatre adaptation of Flora Thomson's much-loved novel, starring Sara Crowe, Jonathan Ansell and Eric Richard, will delight readers and fans of the BBC series alike.  ( Please note: Jonathan Ansell is not performing in Lark Rise on Wed 20 & Sat 23 October, but will appear in all other perfs). For more information and to book tickets, click here.   2 Pianos 4 Hands Thursday 28 October - Saturday 6 November Evenings: 7.30pm, Matinees: Wed & Sat 2.30pm Don't miss this touching and funny story of two young prodigies who share one goal: concert pianist stardom. Over 15 years and meeting dozens of characters, we witness their journey from childhood to adulthood. This award-winning show has played in over 150 productions to over 2 million people worldwide since its premiere in 1996. A joyful blend of theatre, comedy and virtuoso piano playing by the internationally popular musical comedy duo Katzenjammer, Kevin Farrell and Steven Worbey. For more information and to book tickets, click here.   King's Drama Offer- Save up to £10 Get the best available stalls tickets for only £12.50 tickets for any of the four drama shows listed above. Simply book at the box office or call 0131 529 6000 and quote "TAB King's drama offer".  Tickets can also be booked online using discount code TABDRAM10.   www.kingstheatre.org.uk King's Theatre 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh EH3 9LQ New Events at the Brunton Theatre Declarations Phoenix Dance Theatre Company Saturday 9 October, 7.30pm Internationally renowned contemporary dance company Phoenix Dance Theatre visit Brunton Theatre for the first time with Declarations. With a live microphone at its heart, Aletta Collins' Maybe Yes Maybe, Maybe No Maybe blends movement and voices to create a fresh and witty piece, whilst Isira Makuloluwe's Locked in Vertical sees dancers coil and turn their way through a breathtakingly fluid new work. Inspired by the words of Barack Obama, Warren Adams' The Audacious One is packed with tense, political intrigue. Much-loved former Scottish Ballet dancer Paul Liburd MBE, winner of the National Dance Awards Critics' Circle Award for Best Male Dancer 2009, returns to Scotland as a guest artist for this piece. The bill is completed by a welcome return to the stage for the critically acclaimed Haunted Passages, Philip Taylor's poignant and atmospheric look into a world between asleep and awake. Tickets £10.50 (£8.50) £6 under 18s. 2 for 1 offer on all remaining full price tickets. Romeo and Juliet Pilot Theatre and York Theatre Royal Thursday 28 October, 1.30pm & 7.30pm Friday 29 October, 10.30am & 7.30pm A love story for the 21st Century Award winning company Pilot Theatre (Lord of the Flies, Looking for JJ), present their new vibrant production of Shakespeare's timeless tale of star crossed lovers. This story of dangerous rivalries and secret loves is brought vividly to life in a fast moving and contemporary telling of this celebrated story. With stunning visuals and a cutting edge soundtrack by renowned composer SandyNuttgens, this production is directed by Marcus Romer and Kate Posner. Recommended for ages 11+ www.youkissbythebook.com All remaining tickets £6 (were £11 (£9)/ £6 under 18s.) Contemporary Scottish pre-theatre supper: show and supper package 1 course £21 (£19), 2 courses £25 (£23), 3 courses £27 (£25) Classical Music in the Supper Room Morgan Szymanski and Adam Walker, Music for Guitar and Flute Thursday 28 October, 7.30pm A concert of music for guitar and flute including tango music by the Argentinian composer Piazzolla, the Mexican composer Manuel Ponce's classic song Estrellita, beautifully evocative music by the Brazilian composer Villa-Lobos, the Italian composer Iannarelli's Homage to Fellini and music by Bartók and Debussy. Morgan also performs music by popular Spanish composer Tarrega and by Alec Roth written especially for him. Born in Mexico City, and of Scottish and Mexican descent, over the last year Morgan Szymanski has been selected as 'one to watch' by Gramophone Magazine and BBC Music Magazine and was the featured artist on the cover of Classical Guitar Magazine. Described by Classic FM as "one of the top 5 international flautists", in 2009, at the age of 21, Adam Walker was appointed principal flute of the London Symphony Orchestra and received the Outstanding Young Artist Award at the MIDEM Classique Awards in Cannes, in partnership with the International Artist Managers' Association. In February 2010 he won a prestigious Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship Award. Tickets £13.50 (£11.50) Traditional pre-theatre supper package: show and 1 course £23.50 (£21.50), show and 2 courses £27.50 (£25.50), show and 3 courses £29.50 (£27.50)    To book for any of these shows, contact Brunton Theatre box office on 0131 665 2240 www.bruntontheatre.co.uk Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh EH21 6AA Coming Up with Scottish Opera Scottish Opera Art Fair 2010 Thursday 7 October to Saturday 9 October 2010 Open 10.30am to 5.30pm daily Dovecot Studios, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh Exclusive Opening Event - Wednesday 6 October 2010 An evening of Art and Opera, with food, wine, music and grand auction. Go to www.scottishopera.org.uk for details. Free Entry The Marriage of Figaro 19, 23, 25, 27 November, 7.15pm 21 November, 4pm Festival Theatre Don't miss Mozart's unstoppable masterpiece. Set in the late 18th century, this new production brings to life a lively, stylish world where position is everything and the upstairs/downstairs divide is absolute. Blending breathtaking arias and ensembles with irrepressible characters and chaotic humour, this is Mozart at his theatrical best. Internationally renowned baritone Sir Thomas Allen directs, and Thomas Oliemans, Figaro in 2007's The Barber of Seville, returns to the title role. Acclaimed Mozartian baritone Roderick Williams sings Almaviva and Scottish soprano Kate Valentine sings the role of the Countess. Sung in Italian with English supertitles www.festivaltheatre.org.uk Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT The Big Draw Royal Scottish Academy Saturday 9 October, 1pm - 4pm RSA Library, The Mound Free drop-in drawing session based on Richard Demarco's linear drawings, led by the RSA's Education Co-ordinator, artist Gemma Coyle. Come along and use your imagination to help create a unique Edinburgh Landscape! Free Entry. No booking necessary. Materials provided. Open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For further information please contact the Friends of the RSA on 0131 624 6118 or friends@royalscottishacademy.org www.royalscottishacademy.org The Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL Genticorum The Queen's Hall Saturday 9 October, 8pm   The Queen's Hall first met Genticorum when they opened up for the Michael McGoldrick Band in May 2009. They were blown away by them and have been trying to get them back for a headline show ever since. Firmly rooted in the soil of their native land of Québéc, the energetic and original traditional 'power trio' - Yann Falquet, Alexandre de Grosbois-Garand and Pascal Gemme - also incorporates the dynamism of today's North American and European folk cultures in their music. They weave precise and intricate fiddle and flute work, gorgeous vocal harmonies, energetic foot percussion and guitar and bass accompaniment into a big and jubilant musical feast.   "Another rattling good group from Québéc. They've produced a recording of foot-tapping tunes & evocative songs which can hold its head up anywhere good music is played" (Living Tradition)   "This is bracing stuff, replete with gorgeous three-part harmony singing and powerful instrumental work on flute, violin, guitar and fretless bass - not to mention the high-energy tapping feet of Pascal Gemme." (Hot Press)   www.genticorum.com   Money Back Guarantee We're so convinced you'll love Genticorum, we'll give you a money back guarantee.  Buy a ticket for the show and if you hate it in the first 15 minutes, just go to our Box Office and ask for a refund, no questions asked.£12 (£10) Box Office - 0131 668 2019   www.thequeenshall.net   The Queens Hall, 85-89 Clerk St, Edinburgh, EH8 9JG  The Meadows Chamber Orchestra The Queen's Hall Sunday 10 October, 3pm Queen's Hall The Meadows Chamber Orchestra open their season with Nordic music at the Queen's Hall. Robin Page will conduct the MCO for the first time, bringing with him a wealth of high-level professional experience and special interest in Scandinavian music. With the brilliant young soloist, Alexandra Wood ('.....highly charged yet imaginatively refined'  -  The Times) in the Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor, Peter Maxwell Davis' Ojai Festival Overture, and Cark Nielsen's lovely 1st Symphony demonstrating the composer's gifts for melody and orchestral colour, this programme will be an exciting start to the season. And especially for young people interested in meeting the soloist, Alexandra Wood is looking forward to talking to everybody about violin playing and, in particular, her preparation of the Sibelius Concerto in the Hope Scott Room during the second half. Queen's Hall Box Office:  0131 668 2019 or click here to book online. www.thequeenshall.net www.meadowsorchestra.org.uk Queen's Hall, Clerk Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9JG Light up your life with Scotland's Lighthouses National Museum of Scotland Shining Lights: The Story of Scotland's Lighthouses Friday 15 October 2010 - Sunday 3 April 2011 More than 6,200 miles long and including more than 760 islands, the jagged Scottish coastline is one of the most dangerous in the world.  Shining Lights: The Story of Scotland's Lighthouses tells the story of the people who designed, built and operated Scotland's lighthouses, lighting a safe passage for mariners for more than 250 years.  The exhibition will mark next year's 200th anniversary of the lighting of the world's oldest rock lighthouse, the Bell Rock near Arbroath. Spectacular giant optics, lighthouse models and interactive exhibits will be amongst the objects used within Shining Lights to explore the development of lighthouse technology. This ranges from the Egyptian Pharos lighthouse of Alexandria over 2000 years ago and the towers topped with bonfires that formed the first 17th century Scottish lighthouses, to the fully automated systems that mark the Scotland's coastline today and are now controlled from a single room in Edinburgh. Part of Bell Rock 200 Sponsored by Pagan Osborne www.nms.ac.uk National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF New Work at the Collective Gallery Shelly Nadashi Credit: Shelly Nadashi Saturday 16 October, 5pm & 6.30pm (30 mins) Thomas Morton Hall, 28-30 Ferry Road, Leith, EH6 4AE Part of the New Work Scotland Programme 2010, Shelly Nadashi's performance investigates the link between object and narrative. An imposing object among the audience questions their role and that of the stage. Puppets take the role of the agent or translator of Shelly's intimate voice. Free but booking required. Email book@collectivegallery.net for for more information. Artist's Talk by Lucy Clout Sunday 17 October, 4pm Collective Gallery London based artist Lucy Clout discusses her practice and the development of projects since graduating. Admission free. Jacob Kerray | Shelly Nadashi - New Work Scotland Programme 2010 Saturday 16 October - Sunday 28 November Preview Saturday 16 October 7-9pm Collective Gallery Launched in 2000, New Work Scotland Programme supports some of the most promising new creative practitioners working in the visual arts in Scotland.  Jacob Kerray and Shelly Nadashi are in the main gallery spaces with London based artist Lucy Clout in the Contemporaries Guest Room. A new edition of the New Work Scotland Programme newspaper with listings of all exhibitions and events and  is out now and available from Collective. Admission free. Gallery opening times are Tuesday - Sunday, 11-5pm www.collectivegallery.net Collective, 22-28 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1NY A Haaanddbaaaag?!?!?! Royal Lyceum Theatre The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde Friday 22 October - Saturday 20 November Coming soon at the Lyceum is Oscar Wilde's delightfully fun and pacy romp through posh society, The Importance of Being Earnest. Gwendolen loves Ernest, Jack loves Gwendolen, Algy loves Cecily and Cecily loves Ernest. But not the same Ernest. Though she doesn't know that. And neither do the others. Oh, and Jack IS Ernest. And so is Algy. It's silly, it's clever, it's funny, and it's not to be missed. Find out more at www.lyceum.org.uk/earnest And while you're there, take a look at the Lyceum's "Handbag" videos. Inspired by Lady Bracknell's legendary cry, "A handbag?!?," the Lyceum Theatre are running a competition to win dinner for 2 at The Witchery (plus show tickets and a signed programme). All you have to do is video yourself saying the immortal line, post it online and send over the link (or even just the video itself). The best videos will be posted  on the Lyceum website and Facebook page and then Alexandra Mathie (Lady B) will pick the best one to win the prize. Entries close on Thursday 21 October, so get practising! www.lyceum.org.uk Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX. Edinburgh International Festival Chorus Open Rehearsal Festival Chorus Open Rehearsal Tuesday 2 November, 7pm The Hub, Edinburgh Is singing your passion? Then take your place on stage... Come and sing with the Edinburgh International Festival at their Open Rehearsal, and if you think it's for you, then sign up for an audition. The highly acclaimed Edinburgh Festival Chorus is looking for enthusiastic and talented amateur singers to perform with internationally renowned conductors, orchestras and soloists during the Edinburgh International Festival and for other singing engagements throughout the year. The Chorus rehearses on Tuesday evenings from November to May and from July throughout the Festival period with Christopher Bell in The Hub. The Festival Chorus is are also auditioning for extra singers who can be called upon when additional voices are required. Please RSVP by emailing or calling Helen MacLeod, Chorus administrator on 0131 473 2027, or at chorus@eif.co.uk   www.eif.co.uk The Hub, Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NE The Golden Age of Dutch Landscape Painting A Joint Event from the National Galleries and the Queen's Gallery Joint Study Afternoon - The Golden Age of Dutch Landscape Painting National Galleries of Scotland & The Queen's Gallery Joint Event Thursday 18 November, 1.30 - 7.30pm This study afternoon explores Dutch landscapes in the Royal Collection and the National Galleries of Scotland.  Highlights include work by Ruisdael, Cuyp and Hobbema. An afternoon of talks (2 - 5pm) at the National Gallery is followed by a private view of Dutch Landscapes at The Queen's Gallery. Speakers: Tico Seifert (Senior Curator, NGS), Desmond Shawe-Taylor (Surveyor of The Queen's Pictures) and Peter Black (Curator, Hunterian Museum). Tickets: £20 (£15) includes refreshments on the day Booking required, please telephone 0131 557 2500 www.royalcollection.org.uk The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, The Royal Mile, EH8 8DX www.nationalgalleries.org/ National Galleries of Scotland, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL Jock and the Beanstalk Get cracking on Christmas at Carnegie Hall Jock and the Beanstalk Arts and Theatres Trust Fife Tuesday 7- Friday 31 December A funny, clarty Christmas show for everyone aged 5+ and their families. This year, why not take the kids to Carnegie Hall for Jock and the Beanstalk by award winning Wee Stories. Come and enjoy "a stoatir of a family treat" (The Herald) at incredible value for money with tickets starting from as little as £5. Carnegie Hall is only 18 miles from Edinburgh, with adjacent parking and family friendly café/bar to make a family visit all the more pleasurable.  Jock and the Beanstalk is the tale of one big numpty, his highland cow Morag, and piles upon piles of dung. Jock is not your traditional hero, but an overgrown, lazy lump of a 'man-boy' still living at home with his long suffering mother who has finally reached the end of her tether and shown him the door. Cue a hilarious journey involving a wizard troll, a bad tempered giant and one big dafty's battle with his own digestive system. Part fairy tale, part panto and part dungfest, Jock and the Beanstalk promises to be the muckiest Christmas show of them all. Book your tickets now by calling the box office on 01383 602302 or online at www.attfife.org.uk Arts and Theatres Trust Fife Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline, Fife. In This Issue New Season at Dance Base Leith October at the Royal Botanic Gardens October at the Festival Theatre October at the King's Theatre New events at the Brunton Theatre Coming up with Scottish Opera The Big Draw - Royal Scottish Academy Genticorum - The Queen's Hall The Meadows Chamber Orchestra - The Queen's Hall Scotland's Lighthouses - National Museum of Scotland New Work at the Collective Gallery The Importance of Being Earnest - Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh International Festival Chorus - Open Rehearsal The Golden age of Dutch Lanscape Painting Jock and the Beanstalk at Carnegie Hall Job Opportunities Christmas Quick Links BBC Scottish Sympthony Orchestra Click here to find out what's coming up Brunton Theatre Click here to find out what's coming up   CEC Musuems and Galleries Click here to find out what's coming up   Collective Gallery Click here to find out what's coming up   Dance Base Click here to find out what's coming up    Edinburgh Playhouse Click here to find out what's coming up   Festival Theatre Click here to find out what's coming up Filmhouse Click here to find out what's coming up   Inverleith House Click here to find out what's coming up   King's Theatre Click here to find out what's coming up   National Museums Scotland Click here to find out what's coming up   National Theatre of Scotland Click here to find out what's coming up   Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Click here to find out what's coming up   Royal Lyceum Theatre Click here to find out what's coming up   Royal Scottish Academy Click here to find out what's coming up   Royal Scottish National Orchestra Click here to find out what's coming up   Scottish Ballet Click here to find out what's coming up   Scottish Chamber Orchestra Click here to find out what's coming up   Scottish Opera Click here to find out what's coming up   The Queen's Gallery Click here to find out what's coming up   The Queen's Hall Click here to find out what's coming up   Traverse Theatre Click here to find out what's coming up   UNESCO City of Literature Click here to find out what's coming up   Usher Hall Click here to find out what's coming up JOB OPPORTUNITES Sponsorship and Development Manager Edinburgh International Book Festival Closing date: 5pm Thursday 7 October Salary circa £32,000 per annum This role is a full time position. This position involves playing a pivotal role in developing the world's largest and most successful Book Festival. The role is ideal for a creative, ambitious and flexible fundraiser seeking to make a major contribution, and to develop their career, in the arts and cultural sector. Leading a team of two Development Officers, you will be tasked with bringing in an overall target of £700k pa. If you have what it takes to enhance this thriving team, the Edinburgh International Book Festival wants to hear from you. Interviews will be held at the Book Festival offices on Friday 15 October 2010 Please download and read the job description on the Book Festival website. If the job description doesn't answer your questions, or you wish to discuss this position further, please contact andrew@edbookfest.co.uk or call Andrew Coulton at the Book Festival office on 0131 718 5666 www.edbookfest.co.uk Edinburgh International Book Festival, 5a Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4DR Opportunities at the  National Museums Scotland Learning Manager (Informal & Events) Closing date: Friday 8 October £30,629 - £34,305 per annum plus membership of Civil Service pension scheme. The National Museum of Scotland is currently advertising for a Learning Manager (Imformal & Events). This role will include developing and managing the implementation of a strategy to attract families and informal learners to participate in a diverse, ambitious and engaging programme of large scale events, activities and informal programmes across all National Museums sites, with a focus on increasing access to, engagement with and learning from the collections. Educated to degree level or equivalent, the candidate will have proven project and resource management skills in the development and delivery of complex, large scale events. An effective communicator with a creative and innovative approach, the candidate will have demonstrable experience in a relevant environment of developing and planning a diverse programme of large scale events for a wide range of audiences, working with partner organisations and third parties, as well as experience of managing staff and volunteers to develop and deliver learning programmes and events. It is likely you will be required to work regularly at weekends to attend programmed events/activities, and to attend occasional evening meetings. A driving licence is essential for regular travel between all National Museums sites. For further information and an application pack, please visit www.nms.ac.uk, telephone 0131 247 4094 (answerphone) or email applications@nms.ac.uk, stating reference NMS10/95. Exhibitions and Displays Assistant Closing date: Friday 15 October Salary £17,875 - £20,377 per annum pro rata, plus membership of Civil Service pension scheme. This is a temporary, part time appointment (4 day week of 30 hours) for a period of 9 months, to support the Exhibitions and Displays team in the planning and delivery of a wide range of special exhibition and permanent display projects to identified audiences, across all National Museums' sites. It is essential that the candidate is qualified to Higher level (or equivalent), and has knowledge of successful exhibitions in museums in the UK, together with experience of working in a multidisciplinary team. You must be able to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team, and possess good communication, administrative and problem solving skills, as well as Microsoft Office skills. You will occasionally be required to work at weekends and evenings, during exhibition installation. A driving licence is essential for regular travel between sites. For further information and an application pack, please visit www.nms.ac.uk, telephone 0131 247 4094 (answerphone) or email applications@nms.ac.uk, stating reference NMS10/99.   National Museums Scotland is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. www.nms.ac.uk National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF Opportunities at the National Galleries of Scotland Migration Stories Curator Closing date: Friday 15 October Salary £25,200 - £27,868 per annum pro rata. The National Galleries of Scotland is offering a two year Fellowship for a Curator to lead the delivery of the Migration Stories gallery and research aspects of the history of migration in Scotland.  The gallery aims to display the visual histories of Scottish migrant communities, both within and outwith Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to forge a new area of research and display. The successful candidate must: ·    Be educated to degree level in art history or equivalent subject ·    Have specialist knowledge of the history of migration and Empire ·    Have evidence of scholarship and/or publication in the relevant area The Fellowship is part-funded by Creative Scotland's National Lottery (Equalities Career Development) Fund.  The purpose of the fund is to address the poor visibility of people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds and disabled practitioners in the mainstream arts in Scotland. The establishment of this fund is consistent with the provision of Section 37(1) of the Race Relations Act 1976 (amended) and also indicates Creative Scotland's commitment to promote equality of opportunity for disabled people as envisaged under the Disability Discrimination Act (2005). Hence, applications are encouraged from candidates of African, African-Caribbean, Asian or Chinese descent and individuals with a disability. Note, however, that applications received will be considered upon merit in accordance with the person specification for the role irrespective of racial or disability considerations. Further information and application forms are downloadable from our website, www.nationalgalleries.org/jobs. Alternatively, if you are unable to download the form, please email pgrecruitment@nationalgalleries.org for assistance. Digital Content Manager Closing date: Monday 18 October 2010 Salary £15,324 - £18,826 per annum pro rata. (Fixed Term 14 month contract. Part time: 3 days, 22.5 hours excluding breaks) (Full-Time Equivalent: £25,200 - £30,959) An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Digital Content Manager to produce the digital content required for the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, both onsite and online.  The post-holder will project manage all aspects of content development for nationalgalleries.org and our onsite digital system, Faces & Places and required to write, edit and commission pioneering content, ensuring excellent standards and consistent style across all platforms. Educated to degree level in Arts, Communications or related discipline or equivalent, you will possess experience of managing comparable-scale digital projects, with the timely and effective delivery of desired outcomes.  You will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, technical aptitude and proven experience in content development for a new media context. Further information and application forms are downloadable from our website www.nationalgalleries.org/jobs.  Alternatively, if you are unable the form to download please email newmediarecruitment@nationalgalleries.org for assistance. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER National Galleries of Scotland is a charity registered in Scotland (No. SC003728) www.nationalgalleries.org National Galleries of Scotland, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL Opportunities at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Equalities Officer Closing Date: Friday 15 October, 12pm Salary £25,000 per annum (12 month fixed term contract) The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society is looking to appoint a dynamic Equalities Officer to undertake the strategic role of improving access for all.  The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering an equalities agenda and have an appreciation and thorough understanding of open access practice within a festival environment.  The successful candidate's workload will involve delivering across the largest arts festival in the world, interacting with a number of key stakeholders including audiences, artists and venue managers.  In 2010 21,000 participants staged over 40,000 performances of 2,400 shows to an estimated audience of 1.9 million. Almost 1m people are in attendance during the three-week festival, which brings an estimated £75m into the Edinburgh's economy.  The Festival Fringe Society is committed to maintaining the open-access policy of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.  We strive to be an equal-opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community. For further information including how to apply please go to: www.edfringe.com/about-us/jobs/equalities-officer-12-month-contract Advertising and Sponsorship Officer Closing date: Friday 22 October, 12pm Salary circa £25,000 per annum (Permanent) The Festival Fringe Society is the company that organises the structure that underpins the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.  The Society exists to advise, support and encourage all participants at the Festival Fringe; to provide comprehensive information services, including ticketing, to its participants and the public; and to promote the entire Fringe as a festival in the context of Edinburgh and other festivals. The advertising and sponsorship officer will be a member of a year-round team of core Fringe staff and will assist the head of marketing and sponsorship in achieving key commercial objectives and revenue targets in the areas of advertising and sponsorship.  This will include maintaining ongoing corporate partnerships, raising the Fringe's profile with potential new sponsors and developing new approaches to income generation.  The successful candidate will also be responsible for managing advertising sales in the Society's publications including the Fringe programme and online at edfringe.com. For further information including how to apply, please go to: www.edfringe.com/about-us/jobs/advertising-and-sponsorship-officer www.edfringe.com Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 180 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QS Thinking of going to a show over Christmas? Here's what's on... Brunton Theatre - Mother Goose - Tuesday 23 November - Friday 31 December Click here for more information Edinburgh Playhouse - Hairspray The Musical - Tuesday 14 December - Sunday 9 January Click here for more information Festival Theatre - The Secret Garden - Thursday 9 December - Saturday 8 January Click here for more information King's Theatre - Jack and the Beanstalk - Saturday 4 December - Sunday 23 January Click here for more information Royal Lyceum Theatre - The Snow Queen - Thursday 2 December - Friday 31 December Click here for more information Traverse Theatre - The Three Musketeers - Thursday 2 December - Friday 24 December Click here for more information There's also some great music on over the Festive Season, check out... The Queen's Hall Click here for more information The Usher Hall Click here for more information Best wishes The image at the top of this email is courtesy of Edinburgh Inspiring Capital www.edinburgh-inspiringcapital.com

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