DESPITE a ban on her travel, Masha Alyokhina, of Pussy Riot, is due to arrive in time in Edinburgh for the performance of Riot Days, a theatrical piece being staged at Summerhall.
A Pussy Riot statement said: "In defiance of yesterday’s Russian authorities ban on her travelling, Pussy Riot founder Maria refused to be captive and silenced and instead has driven over 1000km from Moscow, through the night and boarded a flight.
"She was absolutely determined to perform the show at Summerhall and will be there in person to join her band mates to share her story."
The residency with Riot Days Show at the Edinburgh Fringe runs until 19 August, and will be followed by shows in Liverpool, Newcastle, Exeter, and Cardiff.
www.summerhall.co.uk
SIX short films have been commissioned for the New Talent Scottish Shorts programme.
Funded by Creative Scotland and the BFI, the Scottish Shorts targets Scotland-based writers, directors and producers.
The six shorts will receive £15,000 for their production budgets and start filming later this year.
They are Dark Road by Rory Gibson, Duck Daze by Julia Taudevin, directed by Alison Piper, Expensive Shit by Adura Onashile, Once Upon a Time in North Glasgow by James Price, Lucky Star by Russell Davidson, and The Fabic of You by Josephine Self.
The six shorts were selected from 13 filmmaking teams who took part in a development workshops and master classes throughout June and July focussing on story, script and production, led by producer Paul Welsh, DigiCult, and producer Carolynne Sinclair, Hopscotch Films.
Holly Daniel, Executive at Scottish Film Talent Network, said: “This is the fourth edition of the SFTN Scottish Shorts programme and we continue to be amazed and excited by the high level of talent that submit to take part.
"As always it was a difficult decision but we feel the range and mix of voices being supported this year are outstanding and will produce a fantastic selection of short films."
www.creativescotland.com
THE programme for the True North festival, and its accompanying Fringe, in Aberdeen has been revealed.
It will run from September 20 to 23.
Headline acts Mogwai, Glasvegas, Traceyanne and Danny, The Magic Numbers and Mull Historical Society have been announced, as well as a tribute evening as Irish vocalist Camille O’Sullivan, which brings together a line-up of artists to perform the work of David Bowie.
The Lemon Tree will host an opening party with a celebration of Scottish music featuring Zoe Graham, Solareye and Man of Moon.
There will be free performances at a pop-up stage in Marischal Square.
Belmont Filmhouse will also be part of the weekend, showing films that complement the festival line-up, including Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait, a film scored by Mogwai, and David Bowie’s film The Man Who Fell to Earth as a nod to Camille O’Sullivan’s ‘Lady Stardust’ tribute.
Ben Torrie, Aberdeen Performing Arts’ director of programming, said: "The fringe programme is a hugely important part of what makes True North what it is with free performances across the city from both festival artists and the wealth of amazing local talent this city boasts.
"The festival will also inspire the next generation of music fans and musicians with workshop, panel discussions and the incomparable My First Gig."
My First Gig takes place on Sunday, September 23 in The Lemon Tree Studio.
It offers an opportunity for 9-12 year olds to experience their first live gig in a safe environment within The Lemon Tree.
www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
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