Artforms

After 10 years of publication, 'Northings' (the monthly arts e-magazine for the Highlands & Islands) closed down in 2013 and is archived here. High Life Highland is pleased to enable this extensive body of work to remain accessible to the public. Please note, though, that material will not be updated or added.

Feature by Northings

Pierre Bensusan

23 Aug 2004 in Features, Music

Inspiration from a Master BEN EDOM received a grant from HI~Arts’ Musicians’ Professional Development Scheme to attend a seminar in France with the great guitarist Pierre Bensusan. Ben reports on a memorable experience. PIERRE BENSUSAN has consistently proved himself to the leading exponent of fingerstyle on acoustic guitar in Europe – and arguably worldwide – […]

Review by Ian Stephen

METAGAMA (Studio Alba, Stornoway, 18-21 August 2004 then touring)

20 Aug 2004 in Dance & Drama, Outer Hebrides, Reviews

IAN STEPHEN finds actions speaking as loudly as words in Dermot Healy’s new play for Theatre Hebrides.

Review by Northings

Alasdair Fraser and Nathalie Haas

19 Aug 2004 in Highland, Music, Reviews

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, Tuesday 17 August 2004

Review by Northings

Stage Beauty (Certificate TBC)

17 Aug 2004 in Film, Reviews

CATRIONA PAUL at the movies. Stage Beauty is an absorbing drama set in Restoration London from director Richard Eyre, (of Iris fame), and writer Jeffrey Hatcher. Inspired by two famous actors from the 17th century, much of the action in this film centres on the theatre. No surprise then to find it compared to Shakespeare […]