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10 December 2019
Top five ways to shop local this Christmas
Instead of buying your Christmas shopping from the retail giants, see what your local artists, makers and small independent business have to offer, and make an artist do a little happy dance when you purchase their products.
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20 November 2019
Furnace And The Fundamentals Get The Festive Times Rolling With ‘YMCA’
Australia’s fun-loving band Furnace And The Fundamentals are getting their Christmas groove on for a festive filled version of the hit disco smash ‘YMCA’ by the Village People.
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18 November 2019
Interview with Marie McCarthy, Artistic Director at Omnibus Theatre
"The Little Prince is such a popular and widely read story with enduring appeal. The beauty of it is that it’s relatable on many different levels in ways that speak to both adults and children."
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30 November 2019 – 5 January 2020
Cinderella: The Rockin' Panto
Get ready for an action-packed pantomime full of laughter, hijinks, and chart-topping music as artsdepot presents Cinderella – The Rockin’ Panto!
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24 December 2017
Christmas Travels
Whether you are driving, flying or taking public transport, travelling is a huge part of the Christmas Season.
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24 December 2017
'Tis the season to watch films!
This year alone I have watched SO MANY films, I have seen some amazing films and some not so amazing films, but the ones I have been most excited to watch are obviously Christmas films!
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21 December 2017
It's (almost) Christmasssss!!
Christmas is my favourite time of year. However, I personally prefer the run up to Christmas than the actual day because once the day is here everything seems to be over and done with so quickly.
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18 December 2016
Art history's alternative Christmas styles
Since the Enlightenment, Christmas as a religious celebration has all but disappeared from the art world. But even pre Enlightenment, the Nativity was shown in a wide variety of ways across the world.
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16 December 2016 – 7 January 2017
Things to do: A Very Edinburgh Christmas
A backdrop of Edinburgh Castle; willkommen in Schottland!
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15 December 2016
Christmas and art: what's the story?
When we think of Christmas and art, we immediately think back to pre-enlightenment art, picturing religious scenes depicting the original meaning of Christmas. But how have these ideas been translated into modern art?
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13 December 2016
What goes on at...the Geffrye Museum over Christmas?
As an aspiring (read: struggling) actor, I have felt like a castaway trapped on the big mystical island that is London on many more than a few occasions when getting to or from auditions.
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13 December 2016
What's it all about? Christmas in Film
As the evenings draw in, frost sneakily creeps over the ground and the weather outside gets frightful, it is time to get comfy on the sofa with friends and family and put on the inevitable Christmas films!
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12 December 2016
How to make your own Christmas bunting
A short guide on how to create bunting, ideal for Christmas presents or decorations.
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8 December 2016
How to... make Christmas accessories
In this quick and easy guide, Sally shows you how to make Christmas cards and wrapping paper.
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8 December 2016
How is Christmas portrayed in theatre?
Why wouldn't you love Christmas? Time united as a family, a chance to find romance under the mistletoe, snow falling outside as you wrap yourself up with a hot chocolate and Miracle on 34th Street.
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22 December 2015
Your Christmas reading list, sorted!
When the weather is cold, the fire is burning and you've had too many mince pies, what better winter activity than to curl up with a festive read? Turn off the TV and pick up on of these Christmassy books, all you need to do is make the hot chocolate!
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21 December 2015
How to...make DIY Christmas gifts
Tis the week of Christmas, which is so often filled with last minute panic. Maybe you don't have the money, haven't had time for shopping or are just out of ideas…whatever the reason, instead of panicking and battling through the crowds to find something, why not try some cheap and easy DIY Christmas gift ideas? After all nothing says Christmas better than homemade presents with a personal touch!