Writer Ian Rankin at the Storytelling Centre’s Speakeasy in June talks about his days in Punk and his continuing eclectic musical interest. Jo Caulfield Presents The Speakeasy : Ian Rankin
Comedian Richard Herring talks to Summerhall TV about his early influences and how he handles hecklers. Jo Caulfield Presents The Speakeasy : Richard Herring
An interview with comedian and storyteller Janey Godley at the June 11th Speakeasy held at the Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh. Jo Caulfield Presents The Speakeasy : Janey Godley
Filmed at Speakeasy on June 11th, Ian Rankin pays tribute to his friend the novelist Iain Banks. Ian Rankin’s tribute to Iain Banks
Performance Summerhall TV caught up with Clout Theatre in April this year to film their play, ‘How a man crumbled’. The film will be premiered in July while our trailer also provides a taster for Clout’s 2013 Festival appearance, featuring their … Clout Theatre : ‘How A Man Crumbled’ Trailer
Comedian Nathan Caton talks to Summerhall TV about his first comedy gig at his local church, and how his family are his greatest influence. Jo Caulfield Presents The Speakeasy : Nathan Caton
Summerhall TV catches up with comedian Phil Jupitus at Jo Caulfield’s Speakeasy night. Jo Caulfield Presents The Speakeasy : Phil Jupitus
Comedian and writer Keir McAllister talks to us about his influences, his first gig and being a teenage Coltrane fan…. Jo Caulfield Presents The Speakeasy : Keir McAllister
“Humourist for hire” Dominic Holland, talks to Summerhall TV about his early interest in stand up comedy, and what influences his writing. Jo Caulfield Presents The Speakeasy : Dominic Holland
Bass player and comedian, Guy Pratt, talks to Summerhall TV about the highlights of his musical career, including playing for Brian Ferry, Robert Palmer and Pink Floyd. Jo Caulfield Presents The Speakeasy : Guy Pratt
Writer and comedian, Lucy Porter, tells Summerhall TV all about the beginnings of her career and why she got into comedy. Jo Caulfield Presents The Speakeasy : Lucy Porter
Performance Trish O’Grady’s film of John Durnin explaining the rationale of repertoire as distinct from repertory theatre at Pitlochry Festival Theatre. John Durnin : Assembling Pitlochry’s Summer Season
Self professed “poet and tragedian” Jock Scot takes to the stage for Neu! Reekie! 31 at Summerhall in April. Neu! Reekie! #31 : Jock Scot
Scottish poet McGuire performed his new poem called Reverence for the Almighty at the Poetry Club Glasgow as part of Neu! Reekie!’s “The Holy Show” special. Performed again in Edinburgh as part of Neu! Reekie!’s monthly show at Summerhall. A … McGuire : Reverence for the Almighty
Performance Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s Tricia O’Grady’s film of Giles Conisbee. Giles Conisbee has worked in the commercial side of theatre for many years and recently won a year long attachment being mentored and developed as a writer by the theatre in … Giles Conisbee : Traverse at 50
Performance Sarah Masson, Susan Kelly and Jack Gemmell introduce the work of Cobweb Theatre, QMU’s principal theatre society, and their performance of The Hardman at Summerhall. Based on the life of Jimmy Boyle, Sarah and Susan explain the rationale for this … Queen Margaret University : The Hardman
Performance A compilation of performance and interview from the March edition of Neu! Reekie! #30 held at Summerhall. Neu! Reekie! #30 : March Edition
The Scottish Book Trust New Writers Award celebrates the best of new writing in Scotland by offering new writers the chance to develop their writing with the help of funds and a mentor. Summerhall TV caught up with recipients of … Scottish Book Trust : New Writers Awards Showcase
Books Jack Smith was an American filmmaker, photographer and actor. His work influenced that of Andy Warhol and John Waters. Paul Robertson introduces the exhibition in which a first edition of ‘The Beautiful Book’, a very rare photography book created by … Paul Robertson : Jack Smith’s The Beautiful Book
Jo Caulfield introduces contributors Ariadne Cass-Maran, Keir McAllister, Jojo Sutherland, Jen McGregor, Geoffrey Stevenson and James Spence appearing at The Speakeasy in March. Jo Caulfield Presents The Speakeasy : March Edition
Books Photographer Graham Miller captures rare and intimate moments in this series of photographs of families with a person with Down’s Syndrome. Each photograph is accompanied with quotes and audio recordings of the interviews with the families. Miller also produced a … Graham Miller : 6% Down’s Syndrome – My photographs, their stories
Niel Gow (1727- 1807) is one of Scotland’s most celebrated fiddle players. He was essentially a self taught musician until the age of 13 where he received formal lessons. As he got older, he was often called upon to perform … Peter Fullarton : Niel Gow’s New Bench
Performance Trish O’Grady’s film. John Durnin, Chief Executive and Artistic Director at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, talks about the six plays in the 2013 Summer Season. John Durnin : Summer Season at Pitlochry
Edinburgh Makar Ron Butlin talks to Summerhall at the most recent Neu! Reekie! #29 about how the prestigious title has changed his life. Neu! Reekie! #29 : Ron Butlin
Second of the animations aired by Summerhall TV as a tribute to animator and cartoonist Bob Godfrey who died in February aged 91. The Journalist’s Tale was produced for the National Union of Journalists with financial support from Channel 4 … Bob Godfrey & Steve Bell : The Journalist’s Tale
Performance Following the V&A exhibition on design for theatre and performance at Summerhall we’re pleased to showcase the contribution of designers working for local theatres. In this film by Trish O’Grady for Highland Perthshire News Frances Collier outlines work on ‘Present … Frances Collier : Designs for Present Laughter
Bob Godfrey’s wonderful animation ‘factory’ was home to the much celebrated Roobarb and Henry’s Cat cartoon characters. Beaks to the Grindstone was a lesser known collaboration made for Channel 4 by trades unions in 1985 with Guardian cartoonist Steve Bell. … Bob Godfrey & Steve Bell : Beaks to the Grindstone
Jo Caulfield introduces mime artist Geoffrey Stevenson presenting his Elixir of Youth. Jo Caulfield Presents The Speakeasy : Geoffrey Stevenson
Jo Caulfield presents the February edition of her storytelling night, The Speakeasy. Featuring a mixture of story tellers and singers, this months edition includes the talents of Eleanor Morton, Dave Hook from alternative Scottish hip hop band Stanley Odd, Gerry … Jo Caulfield Presents The Speakeasy : February Edition
Performance Gwen Dupré introduces the work of Ashley Shairp’s design for ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore’ at the V&A exhibition Transformation and Revelation at Summerhall. Gwen Dupré : V&A at Summerhall
