Richard Beck

2 days ago | thebanner.org | Richard Beck |Sam Gutierrez

Five hundred years ago, Richard Beck argues, the world was enchanted. He writes in the opening chapter of his book, Hunting Magic Eels, that before the Protestant Reformation and the beginning of the Enlightenment, “God existed, and the devil was real. The world teemed with angels and demons. There were magical creatures and dark, occult forces. It was a world of holy wells and magic eels.” Slowly, in the centuries since, the world has become secular, skeptical, and scientific.

3 days ago | broadwaybaby.com | Richard Beck

By Richard Beck | 26th Jun 2025 | Edinburgh Festival Fringe While the Edinburgh Festival Fringe welcomes artists from all over the world, it’s appropriate that the host nation should contribute its own showcase. There are many companies from within its borders that are performing, but Made in Scotland makes a very special contribution.

3 days ago | broadwaybaby.com | Richard Beck

Image Credit: Rebecca Need-Menear By Richard Beck | 26th Jun 2025 | Edinburgh Festival Fringe We talked to Jessie Nixon about making her Edinburgh Fringe debut with Don’t Make Me Regret This. I’m going to enjoy this Fringe out of spiteJessie, let’s start with your childhood, which I understand was less than straightforward, even though you ultimately succeeded academically. I was the ultimate latchkey kid.

3 days ago | broadwaybaby.com | Richard Beck

Image Credit: Kyle Sinclair By Richard Beck | 26th Jun 2025 | Glasgow An innovative cultural collective is making a dramatic bid to create, entertain and inspire at a new affordable theatre for all in the heart of Glasgow.

6 days ago | broadwaybaby.com | Richard Beck

By Richard Beck | 23rd Jun 2025 | Edinburgh Festival Fringe The Edinburgh Deaf Festival is back for 2025, with a vibrant programme of shows and events embracing everything from new drama to comedy, drag, music and magic. After a tough but ultimately successful campaign, this unique annual celebration of deaf culture, is laying the foundations for future expansion after securing three-year funding from Creative Scotland.