YOUNG performers can grow their drama, musical and dance talents at The Brunton in Musselburgh, which is also offering a variety of live events and films in 2023.
The Brunton Trust organises performing arts network sessions for young people aged five to 18 and says that joining a group can have “a positive impact on health and wellbeing” by building self-confidence, developing new skills, reducing isolation and having fun.
Weekly drama, musical theatre and dance classes have resumed across East Lothian, as a trust spokesperson explained: “The network of classes are designed to nurture creativity and provide a safe space for all, to explore their talents and learn the skills required to grow into a confident young performer.”
The classes can be booked on The Brunton’s website at thebrunton.co.uk
Meanwhile, various entertainment is coming up at the Musselburgh venue.
Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship in dark comedy The Banshees of Inisherin (15) on Wednesday.
Written and directed by In Bruges and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri author Martin McDonagh, and starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, this period piece is set in rural Ireland.
Then, the National Theatre Live brings Arthur Miller’s The Crucible to Venue 1’s big screen next Thursday (January 26), at 7pm.
Raised to be seen but not heard, a group of young women in Salem suddenly find that their words have an almighty power.
As a climate of fear, vendetta and accusation spreads through the community, no one is safe from trial.
Lyndsey Turner (Hamlet) directs this contemporary new staging, designed by Tony Award-winner Es Devlin (The Lehman Trilogy).
The production is filmed and transmitted live to The Brunton’s cinema screen from the Olivier stage at the National Theatre.
Pianist Alistair Hogarth opens the new classical lunch season with an hour of classical music, including Grieg’s Holberg Suite, which is full of Scandinavian sparkle and dance, next Tuesday (January 31).
There is the chance for people to catch up with friends over soup and a sandwich in the upstairs bar from noon before attending the 1pm concert.
Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult star in Venue 1 movie The Menu (15) next Wednesday (February 1).
A young couple travel to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.
Tickets for all events are available online at thebrunton.co.uk or by calling 0131 653 5245
The Steamie, which runs this month, is sold out.
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