In this week's Long Read, we highlight our critics' top picks of shows heading to Scotland in a few weeks for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Edinburgh Festival Fringe) and Edinburgh International Festival (Edinburgh International Festival)👇 thestage.co.uk/long-reads/edi…

🔥 CoisCéim Dance Theatre returns with the award-nominated DANCEHALL BLUES by David Bolger! A surreal duet where dreams clash with reality. Thu 31 Jul - Sat 2 Aug | Book now: buff.ly/VJq1Slz #DancehallBlues #CoisCéim #PavilionTheatre

★★★★"Bolger's dark odyssey packs a punch"–Irish Times CoisCéim returns with DANCEHALL BLUES, the award-nominated triumph from Dublin Fringe 24! ⚡ Best Production & Best Design Nominee, Dublin Fringe Festival 24 31 Jul 2 Aug | 🎟️ buff.ly/UuGMw9G

HAVE A READ | Brilliant to see DANCEHALL BLUES in the mix of The Stage’s top shows to catch at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year! Dublin audiences can catch the show Pavilion Theatre from 31 July - 02 Aug! thestage.co.uk/long-reads/lon… The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Culture_Ireland

✨ RTÉ Supporting the Arts ✨ 🌟CoisCéim Dance Theatre are back this summer with David Bolger’s latest hit, DANCEHALL BLUES. 📍 Pavilion Theatre Dun Laoghaire 📅 31st July - 2nd August 👉 Book now: paviliontheatre.ie/events/view/da… #RTESupportingtheArts

✨ RTÉ Supporting the Arts ✨ 🌟CoisCéim Dance Theatre are back this summer with David Bolger’s latest hit, DANCEHALL BLUES. 📍 Pavilion Theatre Dun Laoghaire 📅 31st July - 2nd August 👉 Book now: paviliontheatre.ie/events/view/da… #RTESupportingtheArts

🚨 Don't miss this chance to experience CoisCéim's DANCEHALL BLUES in Dún Laoghaire before it goes to Edinburgh Festival Fringe! This bold, award-nominated piece begins tomorrow and is here for a limited time. 🗓️ Thu 31 Jul – Sat 2 Aug 🎟️ Book now: buff.ly/InLRmOl

Irish among artists taking part in Edinburgh festivals rte.ie/news/2025/0730… via RTÉ News

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Dancehall Blues: Dark odyssey oscillates between 20th-century Europe and the post-Covid era" - The Irish Times 📅 12 - 24 August 🌍Assembly at Dancebase assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/950-d… Kindly supported by @Culture_Ireland

The cast and crew of DANCEHALL BLUES have made it to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe! Shows kick off tomorrow at Dance Base, get your tickets here: coisceim.com/productions/da… Thanks to Culture_Ireland for supporting international touring.

What a team! Opening tomorrow @ Dance Base #DanceHallBlues

Toi! Toi! Toi! Wishing all the best to the stellar DANCEHALL BLUES team on their sold-out UK Premiere Edinburgh Festival Fringe today! Check out these beautiful shots from #DanceBase by Maria Falconer. The show runs to 24 Aug. Tickets: coisceim.com/productions/da…

"..DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW.." Our first review from Edinburgh is in! Congratulations Team! Snap up your ticket for DANCEHALL BLUES now: coisceim.com/productions/da… disruptingstages.com/post/dancehall… Culture_Ireland | The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon | Dublin City Arts Office

Have your say on the future of the Basic Income for the Arts scheme! We welcome the news that Minister Patrick O'Donovan Department of Culture, Communications and Sport has announced a public consultation on the BIA scheme. Read more and access the consultation: artscouncil.ie/news/have-your… 📷: CoisCéim by Ros Kavanagh

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "DANCEHALL BLUES is an engaging, thought-provoking watch that’s bold yet also modest – quite a feat" Theatre Weekly Read the full review here: theatreweekly.com/edinburgh-frin… David Bolger, Artistic Director @CoisCéim Culture_Ireland CultureHead Dance Base Scotland Assembly Festival Edinburgh Festival Fringe

ONLY 5 SHOWS remaining! Limited tickets through Edinburgh Festival Fringe | Culture_Ireland | The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

See what reviewers are saying about DANCEHALL BLUES 👀 We’re delighted that audiences are raving about DANCEHALL BLUES by David Bolger! With sold-out performances every day and only 4 shows left make sure you secure your ticket now: coisceim.com/productions/da…

How will you spend #OneNightForAll? 💫 From music to movement, art to acting and much more, there is something for everyone on 19th September 📆 Bí linn! Find a Culture Night event near you at culturenight.ie #OneNightForAll #OícheDárSaol

A wonderful Edinburgh Festival Fringe afternoon with CoisCéim 's Dancehall Blues today in Dance Base Scotland A powerful exploration of human connection, dreams and nightmares, this production is proudly supported by Culture_Ireland Book now before the run ends! ↘️edfringe.com/tickets/whats-…

Thank you for coming, great to have you with us today. We are very grateful for the support Culture_Ireland CoisCéim