Posts Tagged ‘edinburgh’
Edith in the Dark – Harrogate Theatre
A mixture of horror and hilarity, this deft and superbly acted piece balances humour and dark terror, with superb acting of multiple characters from all of the actors. The background to the piece surrounds children’s author E Nesbit, best known for The Railway Children, and reveals that not only does she write bleak and terrifying…
Read MoreInvisible City – Nova
When a girl’s conversation with a lemon makes you smile, you know you’re both seeing an unusual show, and one that’s performed with virtuoso skill and panache. Physical theatre is a terribly broad label, and it’s normally not a category that lights my fire. But I was surprised and delighted by this show. Invisible City…
Read MoreTiffany Stevenson: Mad Man
God help you if one day Tiffany Stevenson decides to mock you. Her voice, whether it’s making Jack Daniels disappear the less acceptable aspects of the Deep South, it’s imitating Australian hipsters, or it’s mocking Jennifer Lopez’s ass-poking video antics, she absolutely nails the intonation, timing and tone. She appears onstage in a shocking…
Read MoreViv Groskop: Say Sorry to the Lady
Aug 7-16, 18-30, 20:20 at The Stand 4 (Venue 12) Book Online: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/viv-groskop-say-sorry-to-the-lady It’s not often you start a review with a story about what happened after the show, but I will here. As I was standing in the corridor after this show, waiting for my friends to join me upstairs at the bar for…
Read MoreViv Groskop: Say Sorry to the Lady (Preview)
Preview at The Stand Comedy Club, 30-Jun-2015 Edinburgh Festival Dates: Aug 5, 7-16, 18-30, Stand 3&4 (Venue 12) Book Online: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/viv-groskop-say-sorry-to-the-lady Fringe show previews can be perilous for performer and audience alike. As an audience, we’re pleased to be getting a sneak preview, but we know that the performance might not be polished and complete. For…
Read MoreSay sorry and win tickets to Viv Groskop’s preview 30-Jun.
Add a really good apology, or demand an apology in the comments below, or Tweet an apology with hashtag #SayEFSorry to win one of three pairs of tickets to Viv Groskop’s Edinburgh Fringe Preview of “Say Sorry to the Lady” on Tuesday 30th June at The Stand, Edinburgh. Tweet: I’m sorry @vivgroskop for… #SayEFSorry Tweet: I…
Read MoreReduced accommodation rates for performers at Edinburgh Festival
Festival Accommodation in Edinburgh at reduced rates Special reductions for groups and performers We are pleased to announce that we are offering accommodation at preferential rates for Edinburgh Festival groups and performers through our partnership with Edinburgh Room Rentals. Booking through this site will automatically offer you preferential reduced rates as well as a reduced…
Read MoreEdinburgh Streets: 80% will have 20mph speed limit
The City of Edinburgh Council today passed plans for more than 80% of Edinburgh’s roads, including the whole of the city centre, to have a 20mph (32kph) speed limit. Details of the costs, sign posting, and enforcement measures that will be required for the change are due in a report in March 2015. Work on the…
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