Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh Fringe’
Jody is whisky brand ambassador for Scotland
The co-owner of a Scots cocktail bar has taken on the role of first ever Monkey Shoulder whisky brand ambassador to Scotland and the North. Independent family distillers William Grant & Sons UK has confirmed the appointment of Jody Buchan, co-owner of Kin Edinburgh. With a wealth of industry experience and knowledge, not only has Jody…
Read MoreComedian Ed’s new show takes an honest approach
Irish comic Ed Byrne is back at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. Following his biggest ever tour last year in which Ed sold out his entire Edinburgh Fringe run and many of his nationwide dates, it culminated in extra dates added along the way. Regarded as one of the finest observational comics in the industry, in…
Read MoreHampton by Hilton brings Christmas cheer
The Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport has been spreading festive joy before opening this month, and creating nearly 50 new jobs in the city. As the final touches are being made, the hotel’s Heart of House team have been busy bringing the ‘Hamptonality’ personality to life, helping tired travellers and stressed shoppers. From the hotel’s…
Read MorePerformances will put some fire in the belly
La Clique Noël returns home to Edinburgh for Christmas with a new seasonal spectacular, La Clique Noël – Part Deux. Born at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2004, the multi-award winning La Clique has since toured the globe to international acclaim and after wowing audiences in Edinburgh last Christmas the show returns with an all new…
Read MoreBake Off Extra Slice’s Tom Allen back in Scotland
He’s known for his sharp dress sense and acerbic wit, and now Great British Bake Off – The Professionals host and stand-up comedian Tom Allen is coming to Scotland. Tom will be gracing the stage in Arbroath next month, following his sell-out run at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, as well as his highly-acclaimed UK Tour in…
Read MoreYou won’t want to miss Missy’s new single
A Scots singer is on the road to release her second single of the year. Missy Mcanulty, from Edinburgh, has performed at 11 shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and a successful show at Sneaky Pete’s, the singer and songwriter Missy Mcanulty is back with her second single release of the year Yellow Brick Road,…
Read MoreEdinburgh Fringe review: Frazzled – Ruby Wax
Join Ruby Wax on her personal journey through her world of being frazzled. With one in four people suffering mental health issues you’ll be in good company. Why are we stressed about stress? We may be top of the food chain but don’t know how to manage ourselves and just how do you get a…
Read MoreEdinburgh Fringe Review: Gusset Grippers
An absolute must for women who have experienced childbirth and/or are ‘ of a certain age’. This slick, incredibly funny show is written and presented by Elaine Miller, physiotherapist, mother and recovered incontinent who enjoys revealing the wonders of the pelvic floor and how to get yours in tip-top shape (men and women) which will…
Read MoreEdinburgh Fringe review: Jimeoin: Result!
This well-kent Irish comedian has had a loyal Fringe following for 25 years. He is a familiar face on ‘Live at the Apollo’, the Royal Variety performance, and he had his own smash-hit show in NYC off-Broadway. Observational comedy touching on everything from Trump to Jesus and some fresh new material involving the cost of…
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…
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