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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 13d

The Children’s #Book Festival is mentioned in the Gayle's Guide! Come to celebrate children’s literature with Michaela Morgan, @alastairc.com, Debi Gliori, Kasia Matyjaszek, Marie-Alice Harel, Tania Czajka & Madly Chatterjee

27 Sep at @ifecosse.bsky.social
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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 15d

🎶 The Georgian Concert Society's 2025–26 season opens on 6 Oct at Canongate Kirk with 14 performers, including Paris Conservatoire students! They will perform compositions by Purcell & Charpentier ✨

#French Baroque continues with "The Baroque Ménagerie" (Nov) & "Le Roi s’amuse" (Dec)

🎟️ gcs.org.uk

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 15d

📚 Meet #French writer Constance Trautsolt for a talk on her brilliant first novel "For the Sake of Shirley Page", which is both the account of a forgotten part of the Kodak saga and a splendid take on love, family & transmission

2 Oct at @ifecosse.bsky.social
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 19d

🗨️ Come to celebrate the European Day of Languages at @ifecosse.bsky.social! There will be a Talk with Drs Fransiska Louwagie and Clémence O’Connor about Aberlangs, a project supporting multilingualism in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire

25 Sep at @ifecosse.bsky.social
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 20d

🎬 The @edinburghfg.bsky.social returns to @ifecosse.bsky.social with a thrilling line-up of award-winning #French films and timeless classics! Grab your @edinburghfg.bsky.social Season Pass now for access to every screening!

From 24 Oct at @ifecosse.bsky.social
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/festivals-an...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 21d

✨ Come along for a stunning #concert as mezzo-soprano Brenda Poupard and pianist Anne-Louise Bourion pay tribute to a remarkable musical kinship through works by Berlioz and Bertin @scomusic.bsky.social @rsno.bsky.social

17 Oct at @ifecosse.bsky.social
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 22d

We had the pleasure of welcoming author @camillebrunel.bsky.social for a morning of reading! He shared stories from his children’s trilogy "Nos Amis animaux" and introduced his novel "Un Phare sous l'océan" 🌍🌊

Join us for our upcoming events for kids!
👉 ifecosse.extranet-aec.com/events/view/...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 27d

Come along to the Children’s #Book Festival where we’ll celebrate children’s literature with authors @alastairc.com, Michaela Morgan, Debi Gliori, Kasia Matyjaszek, Marie-Alice Harel, Tania Czajka & Madly Chatterjee!

27 Sep at @ifecosse.bsky.social
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 28d

🎭 Bravo to the amazing Stéphanie Goud for her brilliant direction of "Les Misérables" at @ifecosse.bsky.social and congratulations to all the comedians, singers and the decorator Anne Finlay!

What a triumph, thank you to our lovely audience ✨

Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · Sep 4

The Fringe may be over, but we’re already dreaming of next year’s stage lights! 🌟 We’re searching for new francophone or francophile talent to make "Vive le Fringe" 2026 unforgettable!

7-31 August 2026 at @ifecosse.bsky.social
Applications until 16 January 2026
👉 www.ifecosse.org.uk/vive-le-frin...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · Sep 2

Join us for a vibrant theatrical adaptation of Victor Hugo's masterpiece "Les Misérables", directed by the talented Stéphanie Goud! It will be brought to life by Les Pantouflards, a spirited troupe of amateur performers ✨

5 & 6 Sep at @ifecosse.bsky.social
🎟️ ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · Aug 29

“Les Misérables” adaptation, Children’s Book Festival, concert with Brenda Poupard & Anne Louise Bourion, Halloween special screening of "Les Diaboliques", discover our upcoming events at @ifecosse.bsky.social

More info: bit.ly/3URCQhb
Join our mailing list: bit.ly/408uLpD

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · Aug 28

Just 3 days left to grab our Early Bird offer for French classes! Don’t miss out on fun lessons that bring you closer to fluency. Enrol now ✨

✅ Expert, friendly teachers
✅ Engaging, interactive lessons
✅ Classes for all levels

From 22 Sep at @ifecosse.bsky.social
👉 ifecosse.org.uk/french-cours...

Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · Aug 27

✨ Bravo and thank you! ✨

The 14th edition of "Vive le Fringe!" was a success thanks to the amazing artists and our wonderful audience 🎭💃 Your talent and energy made it unforgettable! Here’s to another year of celebrating the performing arts together – Vive le Fringe! 🎉

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The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · Jul 28

His new retro-futurist musical instrument harnesses space dust to make music – ahead of MŮO's debut at @ifecosse.bsky.social, we catch up with Lomond Campbell

www.theskinny.co.uk/music/interv... #edfringe

Lomond Campbell on turning cosmic rays into music with MŮO: The Skinny

Ahead of bringing his purpose-built muonophone to the Fringe for MŮO, we catch up with Lomond Campbell to talk physics and turning space dust into music.

www.theskinny.co.uk

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Heather Clark @heatherjc.bsky.social · Aug 13

Monsieur Askoy puts in some shift as Jacques Brel.
Quite remarkable.

Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · Jul 29

“Incredible physical and vocal resemblance for a sold-out tour!” @francetelevisions.bsky.social

Arnaud Askoy brings Jacques Brel to life in a stunning musical tribute. "The Brel Promise" recreates the magic of Brel’s era! ✨

8-25 Aug at @ifecosse.bsky.social
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

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SheenaSCILT @sheenascilt.bsky.social · Aug 21

Saw this tonight - absolutely stunning!

Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · Jul 29

“Incredible physical and vocal resemblance for a sold-out tour!” @francetelevisions.bsky.social

Arnaud Askoy brings Jacques Brel to life in a stunning musical tribute. "The Brel Promise" recreates the magic of Brel’s era! ✨

8-25 Aug at @ifecosse.bsky.social
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · Aug 22

We are looking for a creative and experienced Technician to plan, design and oversee the events and activities at @ifecosse.bsky.social from a technical perspective!

25 hours p/week
Flexible work hours
Start date: 1 October 2025
Deadline: 11 September 2025

👉 bit.ly/464yfi0

Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · Aug 21

Just a few tickets remain! 🔥

Join us for a free #concert with The Stone Combo, in partnership with @livemusicnowscot.bsky.social! They will perform a vibrant mix of #jazz, swinging toe-tappers and pop hits from the ’60s and ’70s

23 Aug at @ifecosse.bsky.social
🎟️ ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · Aug 20

We had the great pleasure of hosting a talk with acclaimed French authors Laurent Binet and Jean-Baptiste Andrea! Both of them were invited at the @edbookfest.bsky.social before coming to @ifecosse.bsky.social. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this event! 📚✨ @frenchinstituteuk.bsky.social

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · Aug 19

Just one week left! Don’t miss your final opportunities to catch the brilliant shows of "Vive le Fringe!" at @ifecosse.bsky.social ✨ Check out the full programme below and book your ticket(s)!

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · Aug 18

Join us for a vibrant theatrical reading directed by the talented Stéphanie Goud and inspired by Victor Hugo's masterpiece "Les Misérables"! It will be brought to life by Les Pantouflards, a spirited troupe of amateur performers

5 & 6 Sep @ifecosse.bsky.social
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · Aug 15

🎨🍭 Ready for an afternoon of creativity and fun? Join us at @ifecosse.bsky.social for a #Family Afternoon, featuring a colour-mixing workshop, hands-on crafts, engaging storytelling and board games!

22 Aug at @ifecosse.bsky.social
For 3 to 10 y/o children
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · Aug 15

🎷✨ Join us for a #jazz filled evening with "The Stone Combo"! Enjoy a vibrant mix of swinging toe-tappers, timeless ballads from the Great American Songbook and pop hits from the ’60s and ’70s

23 Aug at @ifecosse.bsky.social with @livemusicnowscot.bsky.social

🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · Aug 6

While “Vive le Fringe!” Festival is well underway at @ifecosse.bsky.social, our programmed artists are not the only francophone voices animating Edinburgh this August. Discover our recommendations at Edinburgh International Festival and @edfringe.bsky.social! ✨

👉 www.ifecosse.org.uk/francophone-...