Brian Ferguson

Tilda Swinton will return to the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh to reprise her role in Man to Man, nearly four decades after originating it there. The revival, scheduled for late October to early November, marks her first stage appearance in ten years. The play, written by Manfred Karge, follows a woman in 1930s Germany who adopts her deceased husband's identity to survive political turmoil. Traverse Theatre leaders emphasise the work’s lasting relevance and view Swinton’s return as a meaningful moment in the venue’s history.

Escalating construction costs and contractor shortages in Scotland have stalled AEG Europe’s proposed 8,500‑seat concert arena at Edinburgh Park, leaving the project without a confirmed timeline more than two years after planning approval. The company remains committed but has yet to secure a main contractor, supply chain or commercial partners. Rising costs in other major cultural developments across Scotland underscore the wider industry pressures. AEG continues to review timelines and funding arrangements as it seeks to advance the project.