A musical with historical bite and a modern revival
A father and son have launched a vending-machine venture at a Wellington community centre, sharing profits with the venue. The operation began after the son, Landon, proposed the idea and sourced a spot; initial costs included machine purchase, credit reader, and starter stock. The venture aims to teach entrepreneurship while profits are currently reinvested.
Maureen Beattie has been cast as Lear in a new Pitlochry Festival Theatre production adapted and directed by Finn den Hertog. The show, staged by artistic director Alan Cumming, has opened a run from 4 July to 1 August 2026 and reframes King Lear as a matriarchal tragedy performed by a largely Scottish company.