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City Space

Join us at the Institut français d'Ecosse on 25th & 26th January for this video installation by Donald Sinclair, featuring two films focussing on creative life in contemporary cities!

City Space

About City Space

City Space is a video installation by Donald Sinclair featuring two films focussing on creative life in contemporary cities shot in Paris and Berlin with soundtracks by Sonia Killmann and Yoichi Kamimura.

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Historical Georgian Dance Classes

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Coffee & French Conversation

Selected dates between 2nd October 2025 - 4th December 2025

Want to practice your French in an informal setting? Join us at the Institut français d’Écosse for a relaxed morning chat – over a cup of coffee or tea and a croissant or pain au chocolat!

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Paris qui dort + Live musical accompaniment from Aurora Engine

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Les Misérables: A theatrical adaptation by Stéphanie Goud

11th December 2025

Join us at the Institut français d'Écosse for a vibrant and heartfelt theatrical adaptation, directed by Stéphanie Goud and inspired by Victor Hugo’s timeless masterpiece “Les Misérables”!

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Ukranian Cinema: The Editorial Office

18th December 2025

The Institut français d'Écosse is screening 'The Editorial Office', a darkly witty new film about truth, corruption, and identity in modern Ukraine.

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The Gemstone Arias in Concert

13th January 2026

Join us for the World Premiere performance of The Gemstone Arias composed by Jay Capperauld with text by Niall Campbell, performed by Rosie Lavery (soprano) and Anna Michels (piano).

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Screening of L’Atalante

23rd January 2026

L’Atalante was the only full-length film made by Jean Vigo before his tragic early death. The film is now considered to be one of cinema’s very greatest works.

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Family Afternoon: Let’s play with colours

19th February 2026

Looking for an afternoon of imagination and joy? Don’t miss our Family Afternoon at the Institut français d’Écosse on Thursday 19th February, suitable for ages 3 to 10!

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Screening of Holy Cow (Vingt Dieux)

20th February 2026

Holy Cow is an enchanting first film by Louise Courvoisier that was awarded the 2024 Youth Prize at Cannes’ Un Certain regard competition, as well as the Best First Feature film.

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Concert with the Jen Ewan Band

27th February 2026

Fresh from supporting the legendary Bill Bailey on tour, the Jennifer Ewan Band bring their stirring and richly layered mix of compelling original songs, Swamp Blues and old-time Cajun dance music!

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SPIRITUEUSES – Women and Whisky

6th March 2026

SPIRITUEUSES, a performance by the Âtre Collective, celebrates the often-overlooked role of women in the history of spirit production.

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Screening of Monsieur Lazhar

20th March 2026

An Algerian professor is hired at a Montreal public school to take the place of a professor who died tragically in her own classroom and helps his students overcome their grief.

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Children Show: Paws Up!

21st March 2026

This English adaptation of the famous children’s book by Catharina Valckx ‘PAWS UP!’ is a poetic, interactive and funny show, performed in French and English

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