THEATRE HEBRIDES aim to create unique theatre inspired by the contemporary and traditional cultures of the Western Isles.

KATHY HUBBARD is steeling herself to help spend £7 million of public money.

Aberdeen, 10-11 May 2006

Spa Pavilion, Strathpeffer, 6 May 2006

GEORGINA COBURN finds collaboration adds up to more than the sum of the parts.

STEVE ROBERTSON hit the road with the Elgin-based band Small Enclosed Area for the opening leg of their UK tour

Dogstar Theatre, Spectrum Centre, Inverness, 4 May 2006, and touring

KEVIN MACNEIL comes over all gushy when faced with the debut CD from Lewis band Teine.

Various venues, Shetland, 27-30 April 2006

AS Mull Theatre prepares for its final season in Dervaig before a move to a new home next year, theatre critic NEIL COOPER looks at the theatrical developments in Mull and Pitlochry