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Call out for Research/Consultant
The Young Audiences Group are looking for a Researcher/Consultant with expertise in Equalities, Diversity, and Inclusion to lead a review of the Scottish Young Audiences sector to identify the barriers that artists experience when working or aiming to work in the sector.
Find out more and how to apply ➡️
https://starcatchers.org.uk/.../call-out-for-edi-consultant/
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» Call out for EDI Researcher/Consultant - Starcatchers The Young Audiences Group are seeking to engage a researcher/consultant with expertise in Equalities, Diversity, and Inclusion to lead a review of the Scottish Young Audiences sector to identify the barriers that artists experience when working or aiming to work in the sector.

Come celebrate the summer and join Lyra’s team for a fun, friendly garden party with:

- live music from kid's band Sprog Rock
- fire performance from Delighters
- creative activities from Lovebomb
- juice and cake (bring a picnic too if you like)

Join us either 12:00-13:30 or 15:00-16:30. In case of bad weather, the party will still happen inside.

All tickets are free for local families: https://www.lyra.co.uk/what-s-on

Venchie Children & Young People's Project Craigmillar/ Niddrie Take the Stage open mics What’s On In Niddrie & Craigmillar Craigmillar Books for Babies Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival Craigmillar Now Craigmillar Hearts Craigmillar Sco Craigmillar Stories for Sharing Connecting Craigmillar Sandys Community Centre Jack Kane Bridgend Farmhouse Starpic Project Places for People Scotland

Supported by The City of Edinburgh Council Community Grants Fund and Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Today we've headed into week two of Bright & Wild feeling full of good vibes after a brilliant opening weekend!!

Congrats to the Wednesday and Thursday Performing Arts groups and their Lead Artists Katy Wilson, Kerry Cleland, Geraldine Heaney and Adam Rosa.

Tenzin and Niamh... we're buzzing to see your shows with Youth Music and Dance this weekend!

Book FREE tickets on www.lyra.co.uk/shows

Bright & Wild 2024 is Just 10 days away… how did that happen?

Make sure you get yourself a ticket to come and see our amazing Young Artists performing new shows inspired by our festival theme, ‘face the dragon’

The festival features new work by , .kerry and Geraldine Heaney, , Niamh O’Loughlin and .

TICKETS ARE FREE and available to book at www.lyra.co.uk/shows

Make sure you don’t miss out… Thanks for the reminder, Wesley!!

Last but never least is Learning to Dance in the Rain by Niamh O'Loughlin and Youth Dance

Learning to Dance in the Rain is an exploration of confidence, resilience, overcoming challenges and of course, the Scottish weather! The weather can be unique, epic, surprising and dynamic, just as dance can be. We dance in the ever-changing climate. We dance in the present.

We dance with the wind in our face and the clouds overhead.

DATES/TIMES:
Friday 24 May, 7pm
Saturday 25 May, 3pm & 7pm
Venue: Lyra (Artspace)

BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET at lyra.co.uk/shows 🦖


📷 by Andrew Perry

The next Bright & Wild show we're shouting about is Warm, Cold and In-Between by Tenzin Stephen and Youth Music

The infinite cycle of the seasons brings constant change throughout our lives, and is the framework within which we all live. 'Warm, Cold and In-between' features original music inspired by the changes that come with each season, and how this affects our young musicians.

Will they remain in this cycle, like a dragon chasing its own tail, or will they break free?

DATES/TIMES:
Friday 24 May, 7pm
Saturday 25 May, 3pm & 7pm
Venue: Lyra (Artspace)

BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET at lyra.co.uk/shows 🦖


📷 by Andrew Perry

Next up, we're introducing A.I + U by Adam Rosa and Dragon Tech (formerly known as the Thursday Young Artists)

Dragon Tech, in association with Lyra and the Bright & Wild festival, invites you to experience A.I + U!

​A.I. + U is an interactive peek into the innovative world of artificial intelligence. What is A.I.? How will A.I. change your life? Will you make a new robot friend? Could A.I. do you job one day?

​The friendly folk at Dragon Tech have the answers. Come face to face with your future at AI + U - your tomorrow, today!

DATES/TIMES:
Friday 17 May, 6pm
Saturday 18 May, 2pm & 6pm
Venue: Lyra (Artspace)

BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET at lyra.co.uk/shows 🦖


📷 by Andrew Perry

Have you got your tickets for Bright & Wild yet?!

Over the next few days we'll be introducing the four shows that will be presented at the festival...

First up is How to Find a Dragon by Katy Wilson, Kerry Cleland and Geraldine Heaney with the Wednesday Young Artists in association with Sprog Rock.

"It's hard to hide a dragon, it's not hard to find a dragon!" Wednesday Young Artists invite you to join them on an adventure to go looking for a dragon. Audiences can expect live performance, the world premiere of a new music video by Sprog Rock and maybe a dragon sighting... watch out for its fire breath!! 🦖🔥

DATES/TIMES
Friday 17 May, 6pm
Saturday 18 May, 2pm & 6pm
Venue: Lyra (Artspace)

BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET at lyra.co.uk/shows 🦖


📷 by Geraldine Heaney

Free show for ages 7+ and their families this Friday at 2pm. Storytelling, shadow puppetry, singing and live music - a perfect Friday treat! Last few seats remaining:

In Praise of Shadows | Lyra Ages 7+ and their families. Storytelling, shadow puppetry, singing and live music. By Julia Darrouy.

We're buzzing that BOOKING LIVE for Bright & Wild 2024!!

Get your FREE tickets at lyra.co.uk/shows and come and see what the Young Artists have got in store for you...

Get ready to FACE THE DRAGON with us and explore the many facets of change.

Tickets will book up fast, so don't miss out 👀

It's announcement time at Lyra!! We are so delighted to share this year's Bright & Wild festival programme ❤

www.lyra.co.uk/bright-wild-2024

The festival will take place over two weekends in May and features four new shows created in collaboration with Lyra's Young Artists. The productions were commissioned by the children themselves, and they've been collaborating with their adult Artists Adam Rosa, Katy Wilson, Kerry Cleland, Geraldine Heaney, Niamh O'loughlin and Tenzin Stephen over the past nine months.

This year's programming theme, 'Face the Dragon', responds to the monumental changes that children and teens have faced in recent years. From dancing in torrential rain to grappling with A.I. technology, come and join the Young Artists as the explore the many facets of change with fire in their hearts!

BOOKING WILL BE LIVE on FRIDAY 12 APRIL
(Priority Booking for Young Artists and their families is live now)

📷 by Andrew Perry

Last chance to apply: Venue Host (administrator/receptionist) at Lyra. Deadline, next Monday 8 April at 10am. Details: https://www.lyra.co.uk/workwithus
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Work With Us | Lyra Lyra is looking for a Venue Host to be the welcoming face of Artspace, Lyra’s professional arts venue in Craigmillar. We want our building to feel like a home to everyone who uses it and you’ll be a welcoming host to everyone who comes inside. This is a busy role, welcoming and helping visitors ...

Two weeks left to apply to be Lyra's new Venue Host. This is a part-time, permanent role. Usual hours: Tue-Sat, average 25 hours per week during school term-times. Salary: £24,925 pro-rata (£12.78 per hour). For more info and to apply:

Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival Craigmillar Now Craigmillar Literacy Trust Sandys Community Centre Venchie Children & Young People's Project Jack Kane

Work With Us | Lyra Lyra is looking for a Venue Host to be the welcoming face of Artspace, Lyra’s professional arts venue in Craigmillar. We want our building to feel like a home to everyone who uses it and you’ll be a welcoming host to everyone who comes inside. This is a busy role, welcoming and helping visitors ...

The final show of our Culture Crew season: In Praise of Shadows by Julia Darrouy: Storytelling, shadow puppetry, singing and live music on Fri 19 April at 2pm - for ages 7+ and their families. Check out the trailer and book your free tickets now
https://youtu.be/r2nkFxVFxhI https://www.lyra.co.uk/shows

'In Praise of Shadows' Trailer 'In Praise of Shadows' is a shadow puppetry and storytelling performance that explores the importance of stories in our lives through the journey of a main c...

✨ Introducing STRUT Greater Craigmillar Dancer – Bianka ✨

Bianka (13) will perform contemporary dance as part of STRUT and has created her very own choreography for the performance. She recently joined Lyra’s Young Company and has just started to take aerial dance classes with All or Nothing Aerial Dance Theatre.

Bianka says: “I am excited to do STRUT because I love to perform and show my dance skills. This is my first ever solo performance so it’s a big opportunity for me! I’ve lived in Craigmillar for almost 6 years, and I know the area really well.”

Join us for MHz ’s FREE outdoor performance of STRUT in partnership with Lyra taking place in Craigmillar (Wed 20th March) and Niddrie (Thurs 21st March) between 7pm and 8pm.

🚦 Performance will visit these streets:

Wed 20th March: 7pm to 8pm: Craigmillar
🏁Start Point: The Space Car Park, Harewood Road (EH16 4NT)
🗺️Route: A loop around Harewood Road, Rachstraw Place, Harewood Crescent, Harewood Drive.

Thurs 21st March: 7pm to 8pm - Niddrie
🏁Start Point: Where Niddrie Mill Crescent meets Niddrie Mill Avenue. (EH15 3ES)
🗺️Route: A loop around Niddrie Mill Crescent, Niddrie Mill Drive, Niddrie Mill Avenue.

Come along to STRUT your stuff with us!
For more information visit: https://www.m-hz.co.uk/strut-craigmillar

Delivered in association with Lyra and Produced by Feral. Funded by Creative Scotland's Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance.

Image credits: Featuring STRUT Dancer: Bianka Photographer: Brian Hartley/ Stillmotionarts

✨ Introducing STRUT Greater Craigmillar Dancer – Kieren ✨

Kieren (11) dances hip hop. He is a member of Lyra Dance Troupe and part of their Young Company’s next show. He is originally from the Philippines and a proud Filipino. His family have recently moved from London to Edinburgh and have enjoyed settling in to life in Greater Craigmillar.

Kieran says: “I love dancing because I get to express myself and my feelings in many different ways. I like to look for inspiration from YouTube for my moves and also freestyle.

I’m so excited to be taking part because STRUT it is my first ever show. I am also excited to be involved because I love meeting people, connecting with them and making people joyful and happy through dance.”

Join us for MHz’s FREE outdoor performance of STRUT in partnership with Lyra taking place in Craigmillar (Wed 20th March) and Niddrie (Thurs 21st March) between 7pm and 8pm.

🚦 Performance will visit these streets:

Wed 20th March: 7pm to 8pm: Craigmillar
🏁Start Point: The Space Car Park, Harewood Road (EH16 4NT)
🗺️Route: A loop around Harewood Road, Rachstraw Place, Harewood Crescent, Harewood Drive.

Thurs 21st March: 7pm to 8pm - Niddrie
🏁Start Point: Where Niddrie Mill Crescent meets Niddrie Mill Avenue. (EH15 3ES)
🗺️Route: A loop around Niddrie Mill Crescent, Niddrie Mill Drive, Niddrie Mill Avenue.

Come along to STRUT your stuff with us!

For more information visit: https://www.m-hz.co.uk/strut-craigmillar
Delivered in association with Lyra and Produced by Feral. Funded by Creative Scotland’s Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance.

Image credits: Featuring STRUT Dancer: Kieran Photographer: Brian Hartley / Stillmotionarts

✨ Introducing STRUT Greater Craigmillar Dancer – Emiegh ✨

Emiegh (17) has lived in Craigmillar for the past 8 years and although still in school dance is a big part of her life. She performs many different styles of dance including jazz, commercial, contemporary and highland. Emiegh’s dancing has taken her all over the world including Portugal to dance in the Dance World Cup, dancing in parades in Spain, as well as competing at Disneyland Paris in a Highland Dance competition.

Emiegh says: “I am very excited to be a part of STRUT as the opportunity to do something in my community is very special to me. Soon I will be going to university to be a nurse and I hope to become a dance teacher alongside my nursing and studies.”

Join us for MHz’s FREE outdoor performance of STRUT in partnership with Lyra taking place in Craigmillar (Wed 20th March) and Niddrie (Thurs 21st March) between 7pm and 8pm.

🚦 Performance will visit these streets:

Wed 20th March: 7pm to 8pm: Craigmillar
🏁Start Point: The Space Car Park, Harewood Road (EH16 4NT)
🗺️Route: A loop around Harewood Road, Rachstraw Place, Harewood Crescent, Harewood Drive.

Thurs 21st March: 7pm to 8pm - Niddrie
🏁Start Point: Where Niddrie Mill Crescent meets Niddrie Mill Avenue. (EH15 3ES)
🗺️Route: A loop around Niddrie Mill Crescent, Niddrie Mill Drive, Niddrie Mill Avenue.

Come along to STRUT your stuff with us!

For more information visit: https://www.m-hz.co.uk/strut-craigmillar

Delivered in association with Lyra and Produced by Feral Arts. Funded by Creative Scotland’s Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance.
Image credits: Featuring STRUT Dancer: Emiegh Photographer: Brian Hartley/ Stillmotionarts

💃STRUT – OUTDOOR DANCE PARADE COMES TO THE STREETS OF GREATER CRAIGMILLAR 🕺🏽

Join us for MHz’s FREE outdoor performance of STRUT in partnership with Lyra on Wed 20th March (Craigmillar) and Thurs 21st March (Niddrie)

🕺STRUT is a night time performance and projection parade shining the light on 5 talented dancers with a connection to Greater Craigmillar featuring Highland, Contemporary, Pop, Hip hop and Waacking dance styles in the mix.

🏘️ These talented movers and shakers were selected from a wide-ranging Open Call, with the help of a community panel. The rotating one-performer parade weave its way around locations in Criagmillar and Niddrie – spectators are invited to follow the parade/watch from the pavement.

🚦 Performance will visit these streets:

Wed 20th March: 7pm to 8pm: Craigmillar
🏁Start Point: The Space Car Park, Harewood Road (EH16 4NT)
🗺️Route: A loop around Harewood Road, Rachstraw Place, Harewood Crescent, Harewood Drive.

Thurs 21st March: 7pm to 8pm - Niddrie
🏁Start Point: Where Niddrie Mill Crescent meets Niddrie Mill Avenue. (EH15 3ES)
🗺️Route: A loop around Niddrie Mill Crescent, Niddrie Mill Drive, Niddrie Mill Avenue.

STRUT harnesses the power of freestyle dance as a universal expression of freedom, joy and sense of belonging.

Come along to STRUT your stuff with us!

For more information visit: https://www.m-hz.co.uk/strut-craigmillar

Delivered in association with Lyra. Funded by Creative Scotland’s Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance.

Image credits: Brian Hartley

STRUT Craigmillar — MHz STRUT is a night time performance and projection parade shining the light on 5 talented dancers with a connection to Greater Craigmillar whose personal choreographies reflect the celebratory energy of the town with Highland, Freestyle, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Irish dance styles in the mix.

On Friday we hosted our annual Community Gathering and welcomed makars and doers who work with young people and/or facilitate art with young people in the community. It was wonderful to welcome so many people for both an afternoon tea and an evening ceilidh. Cakes were consumed, connections were made and dances were danced - the sun even shone for us!
Supported by Creative Community Hubs funding from The City of Edinburgh Council

This International Women's Day we're celebrating Vickie Beesley and her solo show about one girl’s journey to Olympic success - the last few free tickets remain for Monday's 7pm show at Lyra

Going for Gold: Me & Linford Christie | Lyra Ages 8+ and their families. A solo show about one girl’s journey to Olympic success. By Catherine Wheels Theatre Company & Vickie Beesley.

Why was the dragon such a good music teacher? They really knew their scales 🐉🎹

Introducing .... Tenzin!

For their Bright and Wild commission, the Youth Music group have chosen to work with Tenzin Stephen to create music inspired by the changes that occur as the seasons cycle over and over.

Tenzin is a musician and composer interested in how changes both big and small affect how we feel, and how we can find ways to use music to express these feelings. The infinite cycle of the seasons brings constant change throughout our lives, and is the framework within which we all live. The group are exploring how the changes that come with each season affect them, and are using their ideas to compose brand new pieces of music.

Will they remain in this cycle, like a dragon chasing its own tail, or will they break free?

Could you be Lyra's new Venue Host (Administrator Receptionist)
to be the welcoming face of Scotland's only performing arts venue exclusively for children and teenagers?
Part-time, permanent. £24,925 pro-rata (£12.78 per hour. Usual hours: Tue-Sat, average 25 hours per week during school term-times.
Application deadline: Mon 8 April 2024. For more information and to apply: https://www.lyra.co.uk/workwithus
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On your marks! Check out the trailer for 'Going for Gold: Me & Linford Christie' for ages 8+ and their families. At Lyra on Mon 11 March at 7pm - tickets are free for local families: https://www.lyra.co.uk/event-details/going-for-gold-me-linford-christie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A1T27w4aW4

Going for Gold trailer Trailer for Going for Gold by Victoria Beesley. Film by Sandy Butler. For more information on Going for Gold, visit www.catherinewheels.co.uk

Could you be Lyra's new Venue Host (Administrator Receptionist)
to be the welcoming face of Scotland's only performing arts venue exclusively for children and teenagers?
Part-time, permanent. £24,925 pro-rata (£12.78 per hour. Usual hours: Tue-Sat, average 25 hours per week during school term-times.
Application deadline: Mon 8 April 2024. For more information and to apply: https://www.lyra.co.uk/workwithus
Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival Craigmillar Now Craigmillar Literacy Trust Craigmillar Library Connecting Craigmillar Sandys Community Centre Venchie Children & Young People's Project Jack Kane

New group starting soon: Mindful Mothers Circle - for all mothers
6 weeks starting from Monday 4th March, 1pm-2pm
at Greendykes, 205 Craigmillar Castle Avenue, EH16 4DZ

Tonight we're welcoming the newly auditioned recruits for our Young Company!! We can't wait to get started with our talented newbies, as well as our equally talented oldies/not really oldies at all ; - )

Here's a lovely review of the Young Company's latest production, That Feeling When: https://theqr.co.uk/2023/10/30/review-that-feeling-when-lyra-artspace/

Thank you The Quinntessential Review

📷 by Jassy Earl of That Feeling When, a Lyra Young Company production by Natalia Barua with Caitlin Mulgrew and Jo Timmins.

https://vimeo.com/902262631

Still time to apply to part of the cast of STRUT!
Are you a dancer with a connection to Greater Craigmillar? Watch this video from Bex to find out how to apply for a role in a new show called STRUT. Dancers will be paid £750 each for their contribution to the show. Get dancin! We can't wait to see your moves...

STRUT Greater Craigmillar callout WANTED: 5 LOCAL DANCERS TO PERFORM THEIR OWN 2 MIN ROUTINE ALONG THE STREETS OF CRAIGMILLAR AND NIDDRIE **ANY AGE - ANY STYLE - £750 FEE** Do you live in…