One of the hottest tickets at the Fringe in 2025, Howling At The Moon is Christopher MacArthur-Boyd's new show of nocturnal stand-up about neurodivergence, sexuality and lunacy. Host of the Here Comes The Guillotine podcast alongside Frankie Boyle and Susie McCabe, star of the comedy specials Oh No and Scary Times, and host of the BBC New Comedy Award and star of Scotland Stands Up, with appearances on Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, Christopher has previously opened for comedians such as Kevin Bridges, Shane Gillis, Kerry Godliman, Jason Manford and David Cross.

Scotland's best and much-loved stand-up comedian, Fred MacAulay is getting ready to hit the road again with a 2025 tour around Scotland. Now in the fourth decade of his comedy career, Fred MacAulay still loves being on stage doing what he does best.......quite simply it's STAND-UP ! "At my age it's sometimes an achievement to be actually standING up" jokes Fred, but his appetite for performing is as strong as it was all those years ago when he took a massive side-ways step from a career as an accountant and company secretary into the world of entertainment. A career which has taken him all over the world (apart from South America) (and some other continents) where he has worked in television and radio. But it's always been and always will be as a stand-up that Fred wants to be remembered. It's because of Stand-Up that I've been asked to do all the 'celebrity' things that I've done. (See below). He might talk about some of them, but he's more likely to talk about what is current - having been a guest on the famous Radio 4 News Quiz show for almost 18 years he has some previous in this respect. And as a family man he'll no doubt be talking about the latest stage of that aspect of life.....Grandchildren. " I can remember the joy of having our kids just after I'd embarked on my career in comedy......what a great source of material they were! I mean, that wasn't the main reason for having kids ...... but I hope the same applies to the grandkids!"

Now in its 16th year, this distinctive festival of experimental film takes place in venues around Hawick, with an international programme of cinema screenings, moving-image exhibitions, live performances and a ceilidh.

This incredible story celebrates thirteen ‘genteel housewives’ of New South Wales who, together with the Builders Labourer's Federation campaigned to save their last remaining local park from being developed into Luxury Housing and in doing so started a nationwide movement of Green Bans protecting community land and environments across Australia. This is a show for activists and would-be activists. It’s a show to change people’s minds about who can be an activist and how. It is a show to inspire people and not be discouraged by their actions not seeming big enough or making enough of a difference. This work is about the butterfly effect of our actions. In this play we witness how thirteen women, wishing to save a small piece of land from development, played a pivotal role in ushering in Australia’s environmental and conservation movement. It’s a show to remind people that what is local matters. It is a show that celebrates thinking outside the box and coming together with unlikely allies for the greater good.

Samira, a Scottish Aid Worker, goes through a ‘baptism of fire’ during the revolutions in the Middle East. Certain she can make a difference, she takes on mission after mission, but is quickly confronted by the reality of war, aid work and her own disillusionment. Based on real-life experiences, this story explores how global events shape personal identity, belonging and resilience. Fifteen years after the Arab Revolutions, it asks: how and what do we chose to see? _Compelling and often heartbreaking account of the humanitarian crisis that lay behind the Arab Spring _ ★★★★ The Stage _‘__an intensely visceral piece of theatre’_ SNACK MAGAZINE _‘a powerful and heartbreaking monologue’_ ★★★★_ _THE SCOTSMAN Age recommendation: 14+ Content warning: Contains references to violence and descriptions of bodily harm

Join us for 'ALRIGHT! Living Well Through the Arts' at Heart of Hawick, an informal sharing event celebrating creative wellbeing from across the Borders. We'll hear from projects highlighted in a new research report from NHS Borders on how they use the arts and culture for better health and wellbeing. The event will include performances from people and groups who use the arts for creative expression, for improving health and wellbeing, who are better connected by participating in the arts or who get creative as a well of unwinding after a stressful day. If you face any barriers that may stop you from attending this event, please contact us at [email protected] and we will do our best to help. 

‘heART nights’ will be a time to relax, drink, paint and create on these regular monthly art sessions led by professional artist and creative facilitator Tina Foran. Each month will be a different topic, ranging from creating expressive portraits to unique prints, with full guidance throughout the evening. All materials will be provided, just bring yourself and an open mind! One alcoholic/non-alcoholic drink on arrival is included in your ticket cost. All sessions will be based in the mezzanine area above the cafe. 

We heart Lizzie Magie! Feminist, economist, disruptor, and games designer who wanted to show the world there was an alternative to capitalist greed. But her beautiful brainchild was stolen, repurposed, and made a man a millionaire. Discover the hidden truth behind one of the worlds most popular board games, as we search for justice for Lizzie and for all who find the game is rigged against them. Award-winning theatre company Jordan & Skinner bring their original and irreverent style of physical theatre and comedy to this epic story of women, games and money. All performances include integrated BSL performed by a member of the cast.