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ELC tests the market on Brunton replacement

ELC tests the market on Brunton replacement

Preliminary Market Consultation issued for Brunton Hall

The East Lothian Council has issued a Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) for Musselburgh’s Brunton Hall, in an attempt to find suppliers, funders, or developers who are capable of delivering a new theatre.

Oct 29 2025 | By More
Brunton survey to close Sunday

Brunton survey to close Sunday

Opinions of Brunton users sought by East Lothian Council

Users of the Brunton Theatre in Musselburgh are being urged to take part in a survey on the RAAC-hit venue before a consultation on its future comes to a close this Sunday 29 June 2025.

Jun 25 2025 | By More
Brunton panto up for a CATS

Brunton panto up for a CATS

Traverse, Lyceum & Grid Iron shows also nominated

The Brunton and Wonder Fools co-production of A Christmas Carol is one of four productions nominated in the new Outstanding Pantomime category in this year’s Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland.

May 16 2025 | By | Reply More
Brunton remembers Rikki Fulton

Brunton remembers Rikki Fulton

Rikki & Me gets community revival

The Brunton Theatre is staging a rare revival of Rikki & Me, which takes a lingering look at the life, comedy and death of legendary Scottish comic, Rikki Fulton, based on the book of the same name by his wife, Kate Matheson.

Jan 19 2025 | By | Reply More
MAMA hits 75 with Shrek

MAMA hits 75 with Shrek

Musselburgh company celebrate 75 years

MAMA, the Musselburgh Amateur Musical Association, will celebrate its 75th year with a production of Shrek the Musical at the Loretto School Theatre, from 12 to 15 February 2025.

Jan 17 2025 | By | Reply More
Brunton Bistro closes

Brunton Bistro closes

RAAC closure does for The Bistro at The Brunton

The popular Bistro at the Brunton, has closed – having initially survived the theatre going dark just over a year ago on March 15 2023, following the discovery of crumbling concrete above the performance spaces.

Mar 28 2024 | By | 1 Reply More
Cinderella

Cinderella

★★★★☆ A ball

Pared-down panto doesn’t mean squeezed entertainment as the Brunton Theatre’s annual family fun fest is staged at Loretto School this month.

Dec 28 2023 | By | Reply More
Brunton RAAC Update

Brunton RAAC Update

Haddington venue secured but no timeframe for Brunton’s future

The Brunton Theatre Trust has confirmed that it has taken on a short term lease on the Haddington Corn Exchange as the timeframe for addressing the “crumbling concrete” that has closed the Brunton Theatre has slipped.

Sep 8 2023 | By | Reply More
The Steamie

The Steamie

★★★★☆ No minced opportunities

First staged in January, The Brunton’s production of The Steamie comes to Loretto School Theatre for a Fringe encore.

Aug 24 2023 | By | Reply More
Brunton bouncing back

Brunton bouncing back

Venue trust “upbeat about sourcing alternative venues”.

The Brunton Theatre Trust says its programme of work will go on, even though The Brunton venue is temporarily dark due to the emergency structural surveys taking place in its performance spaces.

Mar 26 2023 | By | Reply More
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