REBEL - SPIRIT OF BOWIE Returns to Edinburgh Haunts This Month
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2022
The spirit of David Bowie has returned to his old haunts in the city where he once lived and gigged and which helped shape his road to stardom.
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2022
The spirit of David Bowie has returned to his old haunts in the city where he once lived and gigged and which helped shape his road to stardom.
Edinburgh 2022: Review: REBEL, Underbelly Circus Hub
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 15, 2022
A live circus rock tribute to the original rebel, David Bowie. Stage dive into the mosh pit for a night of live music, glittering glam rock, phenomenal acrobatics, breath-taking aerials and spectacular heart-stopping sideshow. Combining music and circus, bringing to life an incredible body of work that spanned over 50 years, with an aesthetic that inspired generations.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 15, 2022
A live circus rock tribute to the original rebel, David Bowie. Stage dive into the mosh pit for a night of live music, glittering glam rock, phenomenal acrobatics, breath-taking aerials and spectacular heart-stopping sideshow. Combining music and circus, bringing to life an incredible body of work that spanned over 50 years, with an aesthetic that inspired generations.
Review: ABIGAIL'S 3RD BIRTHDAY PARTY, Greenside @Infirmary Street
by Mark Carnochan - August 15, 2022
Abigail's 3rd Birthday Party may not have the best sets, costumes, lighting or music, but it has a lot of heart and a lot of laughs.
by Mark Carnochan - August 15, 2022
Abigail's 3rd Birthday Party may not have the best sets, costumes, lighting or music, but it has a lot of heart and a lot of laughs.
Review: CHLOE PETTS: TRANSIENCE, Pleasance Courtyard
by Bryony Rae Taylor - August 14, 2022
What did our critic think of CHLOE PETTS: TRANSIENCE at Pleasance Courtyard?
by Bryony Rae Taylor - August 14, 2022
What did our critic think of CHLOE PETTS: TRANSIENCE at Pleasance Courtyard?
Review: AN EVENING WITHOUT KATE BUSH, Assembly George Square Gardens
by Bryony Rae Taylor - August 14, 2022
What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITHOUT KATE BUSH at Assembly George Square Gardens?
by Bryony Rae Taylor - August 14, 2022
What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITHOUT KATE BUSH at Assembly George Square Gardens?
Review: SAP, Summerhall
by Bryony Rae Taylor - August 14, 2022
What did our critic think of SAP at Summerhall?
by Bryony Rae Taylor - August 14, 2022
What did our critic think of SAP at Summerhall?
Review: KAI SAMRA: NATIVE, Pleasance Dome
by Bryony Rae Taylor - August 13, 2022
What did our critic think of KAI SAMRA: NATIVE at Pleasance Dome?
by Bryony Rae Taylor - August 13, 2022
What did our critic think of KAI SAMRA: NATIVE at Pleasance Dome?
Review: HELEN BAUER: MADAM GOOD TIT, Pleasance Courtyard
by Bryony Rae Taylor - August 13, 2022
What did our critic think of HELEN BAUER: MADAM GOOD TIT at Pleasance Courtyard?
by Bryony Rae Taylor - August 13, 2022
What did our critic think of HELEN BAUER: MADAM GOOD TIT at Pleasance Courtyard?
Edinburgh 2022: Review: JOSIE LONG: RE-ENCHANTMENT, Monkey Barrel
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 13, 2022
‘After defeat, re-enchantment is necessary’, said Lola Olufemi. This thought inspires Josie Long’s brand-new hour of stand-up infused with humanity, compassion and probably some brief political rants. The triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, underdog Fringe hero and delirious new mother (the first person to have two babies) returns with a show about the changes wrought by time, passion, moving to Scotland, and loving the world under – let’s face it – difficult circumstances.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 13, 2022
‘After defeat, re-enchantment is necessary’, said Lola Olufemi. This thought inspires Josie Long’s brand-new hour of stand-up infused with humanity, compassion and probably some brief political rants. The triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, underdog Fringe hero and delirious new mother (the first person to have two babies) returns with a show about the changes wrought by time, passion, moving to Scotland, and loving the world under – let’s face it – difficult circumstances.
Edinburgh 2022: Review: RAY BRADSHAW: BALD GINGER, Waverley Bar
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 13, 2022
Fresh from doing tour support for John Bishop on his 2022 arena tour, multi-international award-winning stand-up comedian Ray Bradshaw is bringing a new show to the Edinburgh Fringe. His previous shows have won Best Show and Outstanding Contribution to Comedy at the Scottish Comedy Awards and Ray was also the first comedian ever to win a Scottish Culture Award.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 13, 2022
Fresh from doing tour support for John Bishop on his 2022 arena tour, multi-international award-winning stand-up comedian Ray Bradshaw is bringing a new show to the Edinburgh Fringe. His previous shows have won Best Show and Outstanding Contribution to Comedy at the Scottish Comedy Awards and Ray was also the first comedian ever to win a Scottish Culture Award.
Edinburgh 2022: Myra Dubois Guest Blog
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 13, 2022
With her unique brand of kindness and a wit sharper than a scalpel, Myra Dubois offers to heal the wounds of the world weary. Here she discusses how she’s made therapy into a artform for other to watch and why she’s uniquely qualified to offer advice.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 13, 2022
With her unique brand of kindness and a wit sharper than a scalpel, Myra Dubois offers to heal the wounds of the world weary. Here she discusses how she’s made therapy into a artform for other to watch and why she’s uniquely qualified to offer advice.
Edinburgh 2022: Review: CASSIE AND THE LIGHTS, Underbelly
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 12, 2022
When Cassie's mother disappears, the teenager wants to care for her sisters on her own. Is she the right person to be a parent now, or should she let foster parents adopt her sisters and create a new family? Based on real-life events and interviews with children in care and with live music, Cassie and the Lights examines our ideas of what makes a family.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 12, 2022
When Cassie's mother disappears, the teenager wants to care for her sisters on her own. Is she the right person to be a parent now, or should she let foster parents adopt her sisters and create a new family? Based on real-life events and interviews with children in care and with live music, Cassie and the Lights examines our ideas of what makes a family.
The Pleasance Receives Two Scotsman Fringe First Awards
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2022
Currently running at the Pleasance, Breathless and MASTERCLASS have both won prestigious Scotsman Fringe First Awards. The Scotsman's world-famous Fringe First awards have been recognising outstanding new writing premiered at the festival since 1973.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2022
Currently running at the Pleasance, Breathless and MASTERCLASS have both won prestigious Scotsman Fringe First Awards. The Scotsman's world-famous Fringe First awards have been recognising outstanding new writing premiered at the festival since 1973.
Edinburgh 2022: Review: HOW TO LIVE A JELLICLE LIFE, Greenside
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 12, 2022
A show that provides a jellicle discussion about the jellicle aspects of the jellicle cats in CATS and how you can apply them to your life in order to make it truly jellicle. No previous knowledge about CATS required.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 12, 2022
A show that provides a jellicle discussion about the jellicle aspects of the jellicle cats in CATS and how you can apply them to your life in order to make it truly jellicle. No previous knowledge about CATS required.
Mime Artist, Comedian and Children's Performer Launch First Edinburgh Deaf Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2022
The first ever Edinburgh Deaf Festival has launched, with a programme of more than 100 performances over eight days.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2022
The first ever Edinburgh Deaf Festival has launched, with a programme of more than 100 performances over eight days.
Edinburgh 2022: Review: SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL, Pleasance Courtyard
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 12, 2022
The must-see, Olivier Award-winning West End hit returns for its 13th year! Watch the masters of musical improv create a brand-new musical comedy from scratch at every performance of this multi award-winning show. Audience suggestions are transformed into an all-singing, all-dancing show with hilarious results.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 12, 2022
The must-see, Olivier Award-winning West End hit returns for its 13th year! Watch the masters of musical improv create a brand-new musical comedy from scratch at every performance of this multi award-winning show. Audience suggestions are transformed into an all-singing, all-dancing show with hilarious results.
ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING is Now Playing at Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2022
When her Medicare card arrived with a special old age pensioner “invisibility cloak,” one woman fought back. This is US actress Joanna Lipari's rage against old age - not just her own but that inescapable destination for those of us lucky enough to get there.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2022
When her Medicare card arrived with a special old age pensioner “invisibility cloak,” one woman fought back. This is US actress Joanna Lipari's rage against old age - not just her own but that inescapable destination for those of us lucky enough to get there.
Edinburgh 2022: Review: WILF, Traverse Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 12, 2022
Calvin is going to completely revolutionise his life. Escape his abusive boyfriend, detonate his inner sex bomb, see (and shag) the world. Yes, he’s going to change things, and everything will be wonderful, and he’s going to be so happy. Definitely. Finally. Right?
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 12, 2022
Calvin is going to completely revolutionise his life. Escape his abusive boyfriend, detonate his inner sex bomb, see (and shag) the world. Yes, he’s going to change things, and everything will be wonderful, and he’s going to be so happy. Definitely. Finally. Right?
Review: BANANA SPLIT: A STAND-UP COMEDY SHOW, Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters
by Mark Carnochan - August 12, 2022
Louisa Keight and Niamh Curran both have room to grow as comedians, but together they have created a pleasant show.
by Mark Carnochan - August 12, 2022
Louisa Keight and Niamh Curran both have room to grow as comedians, but together they have created a pleasant show.
Review: HANNAH PILKES: A WOMAN ON THE VERGE, The Underbelly's Bristo Square
by Christiana Rose - August 12, 2022
Pilkes makes her solo Edinburgh Fringe debut with a focus on reflection, resilience, 80's film, music nostalgia and the merits of being brave.
by Christiana Rose - August 12, 2022
Pilkes makes her solo Edinburgh Fringe debut with a focus on reflection, resilience, 80's film, music nostalgia and the merits of being brave.
Review: THE TRIAL, The Pleasance Courtyard
by Christiana Rose - August 12, 2022
The Young Pleasance celebrate their 25th anniversary with a large ensemble aged 16-21, performing a re-imagined version of Kafka's disorientating and unfinished novel, The Trial.
by Christiana Rose - August 12, 2022
The Young Pleasance celebrate their 25th anniversary with a large ensemble aged 16-21, performing a re-imagined version of Kafka's disorientating and unfinished novel, The Trial.
Edinburgh 2022: Review: BLOODY ELLE, Traverse Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 11, 2022
This loud, proud love story is heart-warmingly honest and belly achingly funny. Stuffed full of those stomach-flipping-time-stopping moments that everyone will recognise.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 11, 2022
This loud, proud love story is heart-warmingly honest and belly achingly funny. Stuffed full of those stomach-flipping-time-stopping moments that everyone will recognise.
Edinburgh 2022: Review: JENNY BEDE: THE FIRST PREGNANT WOMAN IN THE WORLD, Underbelly
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 11, 2022
You won't have had children yet, as Jenny is the first person to ever go through this particular ordeal, but you might be keen to learn a little something about this incredible new process called pregnancy from award-winning musical comedian and future nation's sweetheart, Jenny Bede. Jenny will navigate the entire gamut of human emotions, from despair all the way through to despair, as she jokes, sings and (at last, justifiably) Mum-dances her experience to life in this new hour.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 11, 2022
You won't have had children yet, as Jenny is the first person to ever go through this particular ordeal, but you might be keen to learn a little something about this incredible new process called pregnancy from award-winning musical comedian and future nation's sweetheart, Jenny Bede. Jenny will navigate the entire gamut of human emotions, from despair all the way through to despair, as she jokes, sings and (at last, justifiably) Mum-dances her experience to life in this new hour.
Review: 1972: THE FUTURE OF SEX, TheSpace On North Bridge
by Mark Carnochan - August 11, 2022
Christine thinks tonight is the night with Rich, Penny hopes to bed her teacher, Anna wishes to unleash her repressed sexuallity with Tessa and Anthony is grappling with their gender.
by Mark Carnochan - August 11, 2022
Christine thinks tonight is the night with Rich, Penny hopes to bed her teacher, Anna wishes to unleash her repressed sexuallity with Tessa and Anthony is grappling with their gender.
Equity's Disabled Dancers Guide Launches at Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2022
Equity, the performing arts and entertainment trade union, has launched its Casting Guide for Deaf, Disabled & Neurodiverse Dancers at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival today.
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2022
Equity, the performing arts and entertainment trade union, has launched its Casting Guide for Deaf, Disabled & Neurodiverse Dancers at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival today.
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