StagEHd

@brianjaffa Hi! 👋

Was thinking this the other day, but I see no good reason why busking musicians & performers shouldn’t fill the gardens with entertainment all summer while the Ross Bandstand is locked up by the authorities. Let the people play! #Edinburgh900

StagEHd compere @paulconnollyact, Momentum Performing Arts, @SaughtonD, @EPeoplesTheatre, Shifting Sands, @The_Frighthouse, @Singinthecity, Mr Blue Productions, @KSDanceAcademy, The Meadows Mummers, Resilience Theatre Movement, Kate Macsween, and The Mirror of Stage / LustroSCENY

A huge thank you to @TNLComFundScot for supporting us and allowing it to happen, to @Edinburgh_CC for hosting us at the Bandstand, to the wonderful audiences who joined us across the weekend, and of course the artists and performers who entertained us all.

And with that #StagEHd2023 comes to a close.

The sun has just started peeking out from behind the clouds. 🌞 The second day of #StagEHd2023 kicks off at 12pm with Our ABC Story, an interactive puppet show for children 2+

A couple of highlights from today's #StagEhd2023 We're back again tomorrow from 12pm - see you there!

A BEAUTY DAY to head to Princes Street Gardens if you are in Edinburgh to catch @StagEHd_Edi a two day festival of theatre, celebrating the performing arts in Edinburgh. AND... IT'S COMPLETLEY FREE💛 10th-11th June MORE INFO>stagehdfestival.com

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StagEHd Festival 2023 opens tomorrow!! 🎪 A weekend of free entertainment at the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens, 12:00 - 19:30 Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 June. Explore the full programme and join us for some fun. linktr.ee/stagehdfestival

Moliere’s Garden Party gently satirizes the pretensions of Monsieur Jourdain – a social climber whose affectations are absurd to everyone but himself. ⌚ 18:00 🗓️ Sunday 11 June 🎫 linktr.ee/stagehdfestival

Edinburgh's English and Polish bi-lingual performance troupe The Mirror of Stage / Lustro SCENY close #StagEHd2023 with Molière's Garden Party 🎉 Shame, financial ruin, and a scandalous love affair!

Jen is swept off her feet by a handsome stranger but is soon trapped in to a toxic relationship. Jen tries hard to escape his controlling behaviour and takes drastic measures to free herself. Will her justice prevail? ⌚ 17:00 🗓️ Sunday 11 June 🎫 linktr.ee/stagehdfestival

This weekend, playwright and performer Kate Macsween presents Letters from Holloway ✉️ The power of words.

Former friends and roommates, Annie and Frances haven’t spoken to each other in more than a year. But sparks fly when Frances shows up at Annie’s door drunk and demanding to talk. ⌚ 15:30 🗓️ Sunday 11 June 🎫 linktr.ee/stagehdfestival

Emerging theatre company Resilience Theatre Movement bring us Waiting for Champagne 🥂 An LGBTQ+ drama for ages 12+

This year's StagEHd will be hosted by Scottish actor and improvisor @paulconnollyact 🎙️ Paul will be entertaining audiences between performances as well as introducing all our incredible acts. Join us from 12pm Sat 10 and Sun 11 June for #StagEHd2023 linktr.ee/stagehdfestival

🎪 Enjoy the show! With six shows each day, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out our full programme and spend the day with StagEHd! stagehdfestival.com

🤹 Tip the artists Like all street theatre, there will be a bucket collection after each performance to tip the artists. Donations will be split between everyone performing, so you need only tip once if watching multiple shows.

To help you make the most of #StagEHd23 next week we’ve put together a checklist of top tips: 🌤️ Dress for the weather StagEHd is an outdoor event and while we can plan for nearly everything, we can’t predict the weather. We recommend bringing a coat and sun cream just in case!