>>FORWARDTHINKING is a group show featuring 16 young London based artists. Curated by former Glenfiddich Artist in Residence, Tim Ellis, the show also includes new works by Blue Firth (AiR 2009) as well as one of this summer residents, Jack Newling. In a unique move the private view will be held in a London public house ‘The Indian Queen, Islington’ Next Friday 25th May 2012 6 – 10 pm

Glenfiddich has announced details of the artists who will take part in the eleventh year of the Glenfiddich Artists in Residence programme.

Right Lines Productions presents their new Scottish alien abduction comedy that explores the changing population in the Highlands – and what it means to be local in a cosmic context. From These Parts will tour to venues across the Highlands & Islands and North-East of Scotland in June 2012.

Stacey Earle (with Mark Stuart) and Sara Petite are both on tour.

Giant robot birds in Shetland, huge toppling towers in Ayr, a festival of fire in Fraserburgh, local myths turned into dance extravaganzas in Dumfries and Galloway, and a theatre takeover of Falkirk’s new central park space – UZ Arts is delighted to announce the launch of Roofless, Scotland’s biggest, most ambitious outdoor arts programme.

The internationally celebrated production of Tosca was first seen in 1980 and has since been enjoyed by audiences around the world.

Stéphane Denève will conclude his tenure as Music Director of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra with two final programmes in May.

During May 2012 Dogstar Theatre Company will tour the revived production of The Captain’s Collection.

Leading Scottish jazz musician Phil Bancroft will tour Scotland with his multi-media show exploring the meaning of ‘Home’.

Theatre Royal, Glasgow, 11 April 2012, and touring.