Lewis-born writer IAIN F. MACLEOD will see his new play open the brand new theatre space at An Lanntair in Stornoway.

GEORGE GUNN is a Caithness man born and bred, and the county is never far from the heart of his writing, whether in his poetry or in his theatre work. He began writing as a child, completed his first play for the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh, and launched Grey Coast Theatre Company in Thurso in 1992

JOHN BURNS reflects on HI~Arts Showcase and the Edinburgh Fringe

JOHN BURNS sets the scene as Highland-based Cartoon Theatre set up their show The Perfect Spot at the Edinburgh Fringe

The acclaimed Nairn-based actress TILDA SWINTON talks to the Arts Journal about her unconventional film career, from her early ground-breaking association with Derek Jarman through to her role in the the forthcoming adaptation of C. S. Lewis’s ‘Chronicles of Narnia’

MICHAEL EMANS, the Artistic Director of Rapture Theatre, tells the Arts Journal about the company as they prepare to embark on their first Highlands and Islands tour

MICHAEL DUKE is a successful writer and director for the theatre, but his work for the Edinburgh-based benchtours over the years has opened up a different methodology, as he explains ahead of the tour of his newest piece for the company, The Emperor’s Opera.

EILEEN BELL investigates Mull Theatre Company’s search for a new home, and looks ahead to their 2005 season

The Curve Foundation Dance Company was founded in 1998 by Scottish dancer and choreographer ROSS COOPER, and is dedicated to presenting exciting modern dance by a variety of choreographers. Ross tells the Arts Journal about their latest venture ahead of their Highlands and Islands tour.

LEAH SEATOR reports on the first-ever Orkney Dance Festival