As we make our way through the COVID-19  UK lockdown, we’re taking the opportunity to shout about work, news and more from our friends and residents. See below for a sampling of what’s still going on right now…

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  • Barney's Beer

    Barney's Beer

    Nationwide Deliveries

    Barney's Beer (our resident brewery) are offering deliveries straight to your door.

    Now available across the UK!

  • Edinburgh Ice Company

    Edinburgh Ice Company

    Fruit, Veg, and Cocktail Boxes

    Edinburgh Ice Company are now delivering fresh fruit and vegetables across Edinburgh, with the option to donate a box to NHS workers.

  • Edinburgh Shield Force

    Edinburgh Shield Force

    Face shield production

    Edinburgh Shield Force have taken over some of Summerhall's spaces to produce 3D-printed face shields for frontline services.

  • Pickering's Gin

    Pickering's Gin

    Hand Sanitiser production

    Pickering's (our onsite gin distillery) are producing hand sanitising spray for frontline services.

  • Jesus Queen of Heaven

    Jesus Queen of Heaven

    A Space to Bless

    This Edinburgh Fringe
    We can't perform
    But we can still bless.

    During this time of change, join Queen Jesus every week for a much needed blessing. Duck into a quiet place. Headphones in. A space to bless.

  • Army @ The Virtual Fringe

    Army @ The Virtual Fringe

    Free online programme for 2020

    Produced in collaboration with Summerhall, Army at the Fringe is a highlight of our annual Edinburgh Fringe programme.

    They're heading online from 10th-27th August.

  • Taiwan Season

    Taiwan Season

    Taking Edinburgh Fringe online

    Our friends at Edinburgh Fringe's Taiwan Season have announced the programme for their online symposium, taking place 4th-28th August.

  • Screen Dance

    Screen Dance

    Celebration of dance on screen

    We're very excited to be working with Screen.dance to present an online celebration of dance on screen!

    Join us on 19th-20th June for special screenings, awards, and artist presentations!

  • Scenes for Survival

    Scenes for Survival

    National Theatre Digital Shorts

    National Theatre Scotland, BBC, and some of Scotland's favourite arts organisations present a new season of digital short works in response to lockdown.

    Including our writer-in-residence Jenni Fagan's newest piece, 'Isolation'.

  • Makar to Makar

    Makar to Makar

    Poetry from Scottish talent

    We're excited to say that our friend Michael Pedersen has been selected to be a part of Makar to Makar, a celebration of emerging poets and writers in Scotland, presented in collaboration with National Theatre of Scotland!

  • A Journey of Home (online)

    A Journey of Home (online)

    Audio Art Piece

    Our friends at Two Destination Language have released 'A Journey of Home (online)', a 20 minute audio piece exploring home, migration, and the nature of travel.

    Available until 21st June, it's a perfect addition to your daily walk!

  • Kieran Hurley

    Kieran Hurley

    Heads Up streaming online

    Kieran Hurley's multi award-winning 'Heads Up' is now available to rent online.

    The Guardian called it "superb storytelling theatre" at Summerhall during Fringe '16.

  • Anatomy Arts

    Anatomy Arts

    Cabaret Livestream

    On Friday 22nd May, Anatomy Arts present a collection of chaotic vaudeville cabaret.

    Join them for an evening of eclectic entertainment, with live hosts and artist Q&As.

  • French Film Festival UK

    French Film Festival UK

    WORLD CINEMA TITLES AVAILABLE ONLINE

    Resident, French Film Festival UK are bringing you the best Francophone titles to watch from the comfort of your own home.

    Find out more on their blog.

  • Cinefile

    Cinefile

    Films on Demand

    Cinefile were due to host several screenings at Summerhall during the Spring.

    Instead, they have made a number of their titles available on Vimeo on Demand.

  • Super Awesome World

    Super Awesome World

    Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

    The winner of our Fringe 2017 Autopsy Award, Amy Conway's 'Super Awesome World' is now available to stream online!

    Part of Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, the show explores the positive effects of videogames on mental health.

  • Magnetic North

    Magnetic North

    Nightly short stories

    Between Mon 4th & Fri 8th May, Magnetic North present a collection of genuine memories from individuals near and far retold as true short stories.

  • Rosie Kay: Fantasia

    Rosie Kay: Fantasia

    Cancelled Edinburgh Fringe show

    Due to be part of our Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2020 programme, Rosie Kay's 'Fantasia' will be available to stream online from Fri 8th May.

    ‘Unleashes joy’ ★★★★ Top 10 Dance 2019, (The Guardian)

  • Forced Entertainment

    Forced Entertainment

    Zoom-inspired online theatre

    Forced Entertainment present 'End Meeting For All', a brand new online work inspired by video calling.

    Forced Entertainment brought 'Tomorrow's Parties' and 'To Move in Time' to our Fringe programmes in 2015 & 2019 respectively.

  • Unicorns, Almost

    Unicorns, Almost

    Fringe show adapted for BBC

    Owen Sheers' one man WWII show 'Unicorns, Almost' was performed as part of our 2019 Fringe programme.

    Now it's been adapted for radio, and will be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on Sunday 10th May.

  • Palmyra

    Palmyra

    Available to stream online

    Filmed at Summerhall during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017, Bertrand Lesca & Nasi Voutsas' critically-acclaimed 'Palmyra' is now available to watch online.

  • Pass the Spoon

    Pass the Spoon

    Online theatre recording

    Magnetic North, Red Note Ensemble and Southbank Centre have teamed up to make their 'sort-of-opera' freely available to watch online.

  • Edinburgh Ice Company

    Edinburgh Ice Company

    Van Donation for NHS

    Resident Edinburgh Ice Company have donated a van to the NHS to help with transport.

  • 5 Soldiers & Key Change

    5 Soldiers & Key Change

    Streamed Theatre

    2 previous shows from past Festivals, amongst others, featured in this Guardian article.

  • The Wax Jungle

    The Wax Jungle

    Contact-Free deliveries

    Zero-waste candle company The Wax Jungle are providing contact free deliveries in Edinburgh.

    They're also providing an extra delivery outlet for Leith-based coffee roasters Williams and Johnson.

  • EH-FM

    EH-FM

    Community radio station

    Despite the lockdown, independent community radio station EH-FM are continuing to provide a unique mix of musical genres to keep your spirits up.

  • Edinburgh Science Festival

    Edinburgh Science Festival

    Elements of #EdSciFest

    The Edinburgh Science Festival was due to take place this April. Instead, they've published a huge collection of online resources including live streams, videos, and online workshops.

  • Red Note Ensemble

    Red Note Ensemble

    Online Scratch Nights

    Resident Red Note Ensemble present online scratch nights and concerts.

  • Nourish Scotland

    Nourish Scotland

    Blog posts

    Resident Nourish Scotland provide blog posts to educate and inform, on topics including food banks and food waste.

  • Extinction Rebellion

    Extinction Rebellion

    Online Introduction

    Join reps from Extinction Rebellion for an introduction via Zoom this April.

  • My Left Nut

    My Left Nut

    BBC Series

    Fringe 2018 hit My Left Nut has been adapted into a series for BBC.

  • Summerhall Drinks Lab

    Summerhall Drinks Lab

    Virtual Gin Tasting

    Resident Summerhall Drinks Lab, 56 North and the Juniper Festival are hoping to make their world's largest gin tasting a regular online event.

  • Daniel Bye

    Daniel Bye

    Streamed theatre

    See Daniel Bye's Going Viral - featured in our Festival 2015 programme - on YouTube.

  • The Skinny Magazine

    The Skinny Magazine

    Online articles and activities

    The Skinny Magazine have announced a print hiatus, but they're continuing to publish lockdown-themed features online alongside a weekly email newsletter.

  • Magnetic North

    Magnetic North

    Workshopping

    Resident Magnetic North are busy workshopping and developing their next project remotely.

  • Goose's Quizzes

    Goose's Quizzes

    Nightly streams

    Resident Goose's Quizzes are running nightly Pub Quiz livestreams - get your team together!

  • Edinburgh Ceilidh Club

    Edinburgh Ceilidh Club

    Stuck-at-home Ceilidhs

    Organisers of our regular ceilidh night have been running streamed ceilidhs so you can take part in your own living room.

  • Youth Theatre Arts Scotland

    Youth Theatre Arts Scotland

    professional/freelancer chats

    Resident YTAS are running video conferences for youth theatre professionals and freelancers.