Posts Tagged ‘edinburgh festival fringe’
Just William appears at this year’s Fringe
Just William is one of the enduring fictional characters of the 20th century, and he’s appearing at the Fringe this year. Shedload Theatre is currently bringing Richmal Crompton’s Just William’s Luck to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, running until 26 August, at Underbelly. Crompton’s beloved stories of the invincible William Brown burst to life in an…
Read MoreFelicity goes nuts in her new Fringe show
The Fringe was a sadder place last year with the Felicity Ward shaped hole that was so glaringly obvious in it. But this year, after a two year hiatus, she’s hyped up, jumped up, and ready to Bust a Nut. In fact, she’s been busting a nut since her last Fringe appearance. She got married,…
Read MoreTori is Thirsty for Fringe Festival success
Direct from sell-out shows in New York, LA, London, Mexico and Provincetown, newcomer Tori Scott celebrates poor life choices and an unconditional love of vodka in her riotous Edinburgh Fringe debut. Join Tori and her band The Shame Spirals on an audacious musical journey of slurred autobiographical stories and songs she stole from other people.…
Read MoreFestival fringe comedy review: Jason Byrne
A Fringe stalwart and deservedly sold out many nights, Jason Byrne is the archetypal Irish stand up. He berates life, his idiosyncratic working class childhood and then picks on a few brave souls in the audience to tease, mock and generally make them the butt of a stream of jokes. His quick wit and the…
Read MoreFringe review: Paul Merton’s Impro Chums
Paul Merton may be best known as a team captain on Have I Got News For You, but he’s also one of the country’s best improvisational comedians. He and his highly professional Impro Chums take genuine audience suggestions (unlike some impro shows) and create hilarious scenarios of random nonsense that are guaranteed to have you…
Read MoreMovie star’s brother opens the Military Tattoo
Ex-RAF pilot Colin McGregor was the special guest who opened this year’s show at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. He performed the moving poem ‘High Flight’ – a special tribute to the late servicemen and women of the RAF. Colin was joined in the Royal Gallery at Edinburgh Castle by his brother, actor Ewan McGregor,…
Read MoreFringe recognition for a neglected Scots poet
A family story taking the audience back through time will reveal The Secret of the Scottish Songstress this Fringe Festival. The story begins at Gask, transporting the audience back to the drawing room at Gask, on the banks of the Earn, Perthshire. The year is 1847. Baroness Caroline Nairne’s niece, Margaret Stewart, and Edinburgh music…
Read MoreEdinburgh Fringe: Baby Wants Candy review
Sold out for the past three years, Baby Wants Candy’s improvised show is a Fringe classic. Performed by six energetic Americans, the show I saw was Papa Peea – a play on the new Mamma Mia movie, with roles reversed so the debate is who is the mother of the young lady in question. As…
Read MoreYou’re invited to a wedding at this year’s Fringe
A frenzied bride on a rollercoaster journey of debauched self-discovery and empowerment is entertaining at the Fringe. Laura is an immersive debut solo tragicomedy by Elina Alminas, set at a wedding party, where the audience play the guests. It has been created as a response and rejection of the stereotypical roles women are most likely…
Read MoreEdinburgh Festival Fringe: Newsrevue is still one of the best
Newsrevue is an annual fixture which deserves its plaudits and awards, and this year’s offering is flawlessly delivered by four professionals who are as comfortable singing as acting. Piano is a tad too loud on occasions, but I’m being picky. There’s no shortage of material this year so the political satire and wry view at…
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