DYSNEY DISFUNCTION To Debut At Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2018
Malcolm Bradbury Award winner Michelle Sewell 's new show Dysney Disfunction premieres at this years Years Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It runs at Assembly Rooms, Front Room, George St (Venue 20) from 2-25 August (not 14).
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2018
Malcolm Bradbury Award winner Michelle Sewell 's new show Dysney Disfunction premieres at this years Years Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It runs at Assembly Rooms, Front Room, George St (Venue 20) from 2-25 August (not 14).
Comedian Matthew Highton Presents Insufficient Memory
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2018
After his gran got dementia (funny start) Matthew Highton sought to make sense of the news, to figure out what makes us US and if it even matters in the end? Using his own life to chart how his rougher edges in formative years, growing up in Oldham, led to a life performing, he explores the notion whether we would be an entirely different person if we grew up even half a mile away?
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2018
After his gran got dementia (funny start) Matthew Highton sought to make sense of the news, to figure out what makes us US and if it even matters in the end? Using his own life to chart how his rougher edges in formative years, growing up in Oldham, led to a life performing, he explores the notion whether we would be an entirely different person if we grew up even half a mile away?
Edinburgh International Culture Summit Comes To A Close
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2018
The value of culture and cultural exchange was writ large in the biggest Summit of its kind, which brought together 45 cultural delegations with over 80 speakers including Cultural Ministers, artists and practitioners from around the world to explore issues which effect every person in every nation of the world today in Scotland's stunning Parliament building.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2018
The value of culture and cultural exchange was writ large in the biggest Summit of its kind, which brought together 45 cultural delegations with over 80 speakers including Cultural Ministers, artists and practitioners from around the world to explore issues which effect every person in every nation of the world today in Scotland's stunning Parliament building.
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: BRIEFS: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS, Assembly
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 23, 2018
Briefs are back with a brand-new show. They've come from the future to test the limits of masculinity and decency with their iconic brand of circus, drag, burlesque and comedy. Expect interstellar aerials, incredible artistry, sharp social commentary and warp-speed strippers from outer space. Prepare yourselves for a close encounter.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 23, 2018
Briefs are back with a brand-new show. They've come from the future to test the limits of masculinity and decency with their iconic brand of circus, drag, burlesque and comedy. Expect interstellar aerials, incredible artistry, sharp social commentary and warp-speed strippers from outer space. Prepare yourselves for a close encounter.
The Pleasance Receives Eight Nominations For The Edinburgh Comedy Awards
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2018
This afternoon The Edinburgh Comedy Awards announced their thirteen nominees for Best Newcomer and Best Comedy Show including eight of the Pleasance's performers. Among those nominated for Best Newcomer are Ciaran Dowd, Olga Koch, Sarah Keyworth and Sindhu Vee. Best Comedy Show nominees include Alex Edelman, Kieran Hodgson, Rose Matafeo and Felicity Ward.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2018
This afternoon The Edinburgh Comedy Awards announced their thirteen nominees for Best Newcomer and Best Comedy Show including eight of the Pleasance's performers. Among those nominated for Best Newcomer are Ciaran Dowd, Olga Koch, Sarah Keyworth and Sindhu Vee. Best Comedy Show nominees include Alex Edelman, Kieran Hodgson, Rose Matafeo and Felicity Ward.
UK Prime Minister And Scotland's First Minister Open Edinburgh International Culture Summit
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2018
The Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh this week hosts world leaders from the cultural sector at the fourth Edinburgh International Culture Summit, from Wednesday 22 to Friday 24 August 2018, during one of the world's greatest cultural events, Edinburgh's Festivals.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2018
The Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh this week hosts world leaders from the cultural sector at the fourth Edinburgh International Culture Summit, from Wednesday 22 to Friday 24 August 2018, during one of the world's greatest cultural events, Edinburgh's Festivals.
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Q&A- Yianni Agisilaou
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 22, 2018
BWW catches up with Yianni Agisilaou to chat about bringing I, Human to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 22, 2018
BWW catches up with Yianni Agisilaou to chat about bringing I, Human to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Citizens Theatre Will Hold 50p Ticket Sale For CYRANO DE BERGERAC
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2018
The Citizens Theatre will host their first ever 50p ticket sale at Tramway, offering bargain hunting fans cut price tickets for Cyrano de Bergerac, a co-production with the National Theatre of Scotland and Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2018
The Citizens Theatre will host their first ever 50p ticket sale at Tramway, offering bargain hunting fans cut price tickets for Cyrano de Bergerac, a co-production with the National Theatre of Scotland and Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh.
Sven Ratzke Talks HOMME FATALE at Assembly Hall, Edinburgh
by Callum Stott - August 22, 2018
Sven Ratze returns to Edinburgh with his new work Homme Fatale after huge success with his show Starman, which has gone on to tour around the world. Sven chats to BroadwayWorld about the legendary homme fatales who influenced him, including Lou Reed, David Bowie, Iggy Pop and Joy Division.
by Callum Stott - August 22, 2018
Sven Ratze returns to Edinburgh with his new work Homme Fatale after huge success with his show Starman, which has gone on to tour around the world. Sven chats to BroadwayWorld about the legendary homme fatales who influenced him, including Lou Reed, David Bowie, Iggy Pop and Joy Division.
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: DON'T TELL ME NOT TO FLY, Underbelly
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 22, 2018
This summer, four of West End's leading ladies take residence in McEwan Hall - Janie Dee, Danielle Hope, Ria Jones and Claire Sweeney. Each night a different star will take centre stage to perform songs from smash-hit West End and Broadway musicals and iconic movies. Share in the highs and lows of their lives on and off stage, hear how they took the spotlight and let their voices soar! Our leading lady will entertain and delight, with renditions of her favourite numbers and anecdotes from the wings.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 22, 2018
This summer, four of West End's leading ladies take residence in McEwan Hall - Janie Dee, Danielle Hope, Ria Jones and Claire Sweeney. Each night a different star will take centre stage to perform songs from smash-hit West End and Broadway musicals and iconic movies. Share in the highs and lows of their lives on and off stage, hear how they took the spotlight and let their voices soar! Our leading lady will entertain and delight, with renditions of her favourite numbers and anecdotes from the wings.
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: YANA ALANA- BETWEEN THE CRACKS, Assembly
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 21, 2018
Australia's favourite feather-ruffling, rabble-rousing, cabaret anarchist and neo-punk diva, Yana Alana bares all in this bent night of blues, boobs and blame. Exposing mental health, sexual politics, feminism and identity. Queer as hell, demonically talented, rudely brilliant.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 21, 2018
Australia's favourite feather-ruffling, rabble-rousing, cabaret anarchist and neo-punk diva, Yana Alana bares all in this bent night of blues, boobs and blame. Exposing mental health, sexual politics, feminism and identity. Queer as hell, demonically talented, rudely brilliant.
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: KILLYMUCK, Underbelly
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 21, 2018
Inspired by real events, Killymuck is a housing estate built on a paupers graveyard in 1970s Ireland. Niamh navigates life through the parameters of growing up, with the trials and tribulations of being a kid from the benefit class system. Lack of opportunity, educational barriers, impoverishment, addiction and depression are the norms as the struggle to escape the underclass stereotype becomes a priority. From school trips organised as cross-community excursions to unite a fractured post troubles town, to finding the humour within an estate crippled with misfortune.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 21, 2018
Inspired by real events, Killymuck is a housing estate built on a paupers graveyard in 1970s Ireland. Niamh navigates life through the parameters of growing up, with the trials and tribulations of being a kid from the benefit class system. Lack of opportunity, educational barriers, impoverishment, addiction and depression are the norms as the struggle to escape the underclass stereotype becomes a priority. From school trips organised as cross-community excursions to unite a fractured post troubles town, to finding the humour within an estate crippled with misfortune.
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: SKIN A CAT, Assembly
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 21, 2018
Every teenager thinks they're the only one not having sex. For Alana, it might be true. Every time she gets close something gets in the way... Follow Alana on a wickedly funny sexual odyssey: from getting her first period, to watching bad porn, to painful examinations by cheery gynaecologists - all in the pursuit of losing her virginity and finally becoming a woman. Whatever that means...
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 21, 2018
Every teenager thinks they're the only one not having sex. For Alana, it might be true. Every time she gets close something gets in the way... Follow Alana on a wickedly funny sexual odyssey: from getting her first period, to watching bad porn, to painful examinations by cheery gynaecologists - all in the pursuit of losing her virginity and finally becoming a woman. Whatever that means...
EDINBURGH 2018 - BWW Review: PIFF THE MAGIC DRAGON AND THE DOG WHO KNOWS, The Stand's New Town Theatre
by Amy Hanson - August 20, 2018
After television appearances on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and America's Got Talent, plus a Las Vegas residency, Piff the Magic Dragon returns to the Fringe in style.
by Amy Hanson - August 20, 2018
After television appearances on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and America's Got Talent, plus a Las Vegas residency, Piff the Magic Dragon returns to the Fringe in style.
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: GRAINNE MAGUIRE: I FORGIVE YOU; PLEASE LIKE ME, Gilded Balloon
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 20, 2018
What do I need to do to make you like me? Just tell me so we can all just relax. I promise by August the show will be great, so let's all just have a lovely time and forget that the Great Barrier Reef is completely gone.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 20, 2018
What do I need to do to make you like me? Just tell me so we can all just relax. I promise by August the show will be great, so let's all just have a lovely time and forget that the Great Barrier Reef is completely gone.
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: THE TAPE FACE SHOW, Pleasance
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 20, 2018
Tape Face returns to Edinburgh with a brand-new show! New jokes, new props, same tape. After storming into America and being seen by 51 million people online, Tape Face returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with this UK premier of The Tape Face Show. Grab a ticket and prepare for another storm. Putting your shoes on will never be the same after seeing this show.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 20, 2018
Tape Face returns to Edinburgh with a brand-new show! New jokes, new props, same tape. After storming into America and being seen by 51 million people online, Tape Face returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with this UK premier of The Tape Face Show. Grab a ticket and prepare for another storm. Putting your shoes on will never be the same after seeing this show.
Photo Flash: Amazing Bubbleologist Louis Pearl Delights Guests at Brehemia Bar To Celebrate Edinburgh Fringe Run
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2018
Fringe Favourite 'The Amazing Bubble Man' bubbleologist Louis Pearl delighted guests at Brehemia Bar, Edinburgh by capturing a cocktail in a smoke filled bubble, to celebrate the launch of his adult's only cabaret show, Bubble and Squeeze.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2018
Fringe Favourite 'The Amazing Bubble Man' bubbleologist Louis Pearl delighted guests at Brehemia Bar, Edinburgh by capturing a cocktail in a smoke filled bubble, to celebrate the launch of his adult's only cabaret show, Bubble and Squeeze.
Kate Parr, Owen Broughton, Michael Cortez, Raphael Pace, and Jared Thompson Join the Cast of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER At Edinburgh Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2018
Full casting for Bill Kenwright's highly anticipated new production of Saturday Night Fever has been announced. Joining acclaimed dancer and actor Richard Winsor as Tony Manero, in his first leading role in a major musical, is: Kate Parr (Follies) in the role of Stephanie, Owen Broughton (Gus), Michael Cortez (Joey), Raphael Pace (Bobbie C) and Jared Thompson (Double Jay).
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2018
Full casting for Bill Kenwright's highly anticipated new production of Saturday Night Fever has been announced. Joining acclaimed dancer and actor Richard Winsor as Tony Manero, in his first leading role in a major musical, is: Kate Parr (Follies) in the role of Stephanie, Owen Broughton (Gus), Michael Cortez (Joey), Raphael Pace (Bobbie C) and Jared Thompson (Double Jay).
EDINBURGH 2018 - BWW Review: TIMPSON: THE MUSICAL, C
by Amy Hanson - August 19, 2018
Gigglemug Theatre have created a musical about the origins of the nationwide chain, with sponsorship from Timpson Ltd even adding a stamp of authenticity. In this new musical, two warring families of would-be inventors, the Montashoes and the Keypulets, compete for business and fame at the annual Invention Convention.
by Amy Hanson - August 19, 2018
Gigglemug Theatre have created a musical about the origins of the nationwide chain, with sponsorship from Timpson Ltd even adding a stamp of authenticity. In this new musical, two warring families of would-be inventors, the Montashoes and the Keypulets, compete for business and fame at the annual Invention Convention.
EDINBURGH 2018 - BWW Review: PLAYLIGHT ROBBERY, Just The Tonic at The Caves
by Amy Hanson - August 19, 2018
Thanks to Playlight Robbery, by Hivemind Productions, we have finally found a better use for all of those flyers than papier-mache craft projects or lining a budgie cage. In an admirable bit of recycling, the cast of this improv show will take a flyer that you bring along, and with only the information on it, recreate the show live on stage.
by Amy Hanson - August 19, 2018
Thanks to Playlight Robbery, by Hivemind Productions, we have finally found a better use for all of those flyers than papier-mache craft projects or lining a budgie cage. In an admirable bit of recycling, the cast of this improv show will take a flyer that you bring along, and with only the information on it, recreate the show live on stage.
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: LAUREN PATTISON: PEACHY, Pleasance
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 19, 2018
Following a whirlwind year of awards, nominations and sold-out shows on top of a run at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Lastminute.com Best Newcomer nominee 2017 Lauren Pattison is back in Edinburgh. Come see her deliver some new home truths with her wicked, warm and authentic brand of humour.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 19, 2018
Following a whirlwind year of awards, nominations and sold-out shows on top of a run at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Lastminute.com Best Newcomer nominee 2017 Lauren Pattison is back in Edinburgh. Come see her deliver some new home truths with her wicked, warm and authentic brand of humour.
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: MICHAEL GRIFFITHS: SONGS BY KYLIE, Assembly
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 19, 2018
He's been Annie Lennox, Madonna and Cole Porter to great acclaim. Now Helpmann Award winner Michael Griffiths explores the songs, stories and locomotion of pop princess, Kylie Minogue. Put your hand on your heart and step back in time, Kylie wouldn't change a thing!
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 19, 2018
He's been Annie Lennox, Madonna and Cole Porter to great acclaim. Now Helpmann Award winner Michael Griffiths explores the songs, stories and locomotion of pop princess, Kylie Minogue. Put your hand on your heart and step back in time, Kylie wouldn't change a thing!
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: OLD BOY, Scottish Storytelling Centre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 19, 2018
OLD BOY is a show about the bond between grandfathers and grandsons. It features the real relationships of men and boys from Glasgow in an attempt to explore the love that is shared between men in families and the legacy passed down through generations in Scotland.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 19, 2018
OLD BOY is a show about the bond between grandfathers and grandsons. It features the real relationships of men and boys from Glasgow in an attempt to explore the love that is shared between men in families and the legacy passed down through generations in Scotland.
Flyering Fringe Performer Encounters Abuse On The Streets But Support From Claire Sweeney And Mark Thomas
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2018
Fringe performer Nick Cassenbaum has encountered some extreme reactions on the Edinburgh streets when promoting his show.
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2018
Fringe performer Nick Cassenbaum has encountered some extreme reactions on the Edinburgh streets when promoting his show.
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