Five-star Fringe hit with ex-politician and opera singer

A British-American opera singer and an award-winning Edinburgh-based former politician will perform a festive adaptation of a five-star Fringe hit show in the capital next month. Andrea Baker, the internationally-renowned mezzo soprano, and former SNP councillor Richard Lewis will present a tinsel-tinged edition of Sing Sistah Sing! The Christmas Celebration, a celebration of Christmas and…

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Performances 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…

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Farmers can benefit from three key areas

Many Scottish farmers could benefit from commercial opportunities in three key sectors which offer the potential to transform their businesses. That’s the view of leading independent rural property consultants Galbraith, the renewable energy, forestry and tourism sectors are still offering attractive returns. Speaking at the firm’s farming seminar for 160 industry figures today (Friday), Ian…

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Early bird tickets for Argyll’s biggest party

Early bird tickets for Argyll’s biggest outdoor music concert, are to go on sale on Saturday November 10. Oban Live, started in 2016 by one of Scotland’s finest musical exports Skerryvore, takes place on June 7 and 8 next year at Mossfield Stadium in Oban, Argyll, on the west coast of Scotland. The highly anticipated…

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Four different glasses to collect in whisky giveaway

A Scotch whisky is giving away 120,000 limited edition glasses. Whyte & Mackay is distributing the receptacles with their 70cl of Whyte & Mackay Triple Matured Blended Scotch Whisky throughout the UK, as part of their Funny as Folk campaign. The on-pack promotion gives consumers the chance to collect one of four bespoke whisky glasses,…

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Felicity goes nuts after success at the Fringe

One of the Fringe’s favourite comedians, Felicity Ward, is hyped up, jumped up and ready to Bust a Nut on her second ever nationwide tour. Fresh from great reviews and an Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination at this year’s festival, she will be coming to Glasgow and Edinburgh later this month. Since her last tour, Felicity…

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Bake 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…

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International ceramic artist to talk in Edinburgh

A leading international ceramic artist is to give a talk about the craft in Edinburgh this week. Artist Talk: The Art of Ceramics with Stephen Bowers will take place at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh, on Thursday, 30 August, from 6-7pm. This talk is presented with Edinburgh Festival Fringe, on the eve of Stephen Bowers’ first…

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It was a very pleasant Fringe for the Pleasance

With its biggest and boldest ever programme, it has been a successful Fringe for the Pleasance. With 5537 performances of 270 productions, record ticket sales and a trophy cabinet of awards that include Fringe Firsts and both annual Edinburgh Comedy Awards, the eclectic programme celebrated brilliant newcomers alongside acclaimed international artists. In only its second…

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Underbelly celebrates its Fringe success

A Fringe venue which spent over £500,000 on 2018 shows this year has been delighted with its best year of awards, critical reception and ticket sales. Over 200 shows, 17 awards and nominations, over £40,000 raised for charities, over 500 four and five star reviews made 2018 a terrific Fringe for Underbelly and its companies…

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