Posts Tagged ‘fringe’
Doctor Who star enjoys A Joke at the Fringe
Humour is a very subjective thing in the 21st century, with so many people taking offence when something is meant to be fun. As newspapers, websites, tweets, blogs and vlogs discuss whether something is offensive or not, that’s at the very core of A Joke, currently being performed at the Assembly Rooms, as part of…
Read MoreMonkey business at the Fringe with Nina Conti
The daughter of Scots movie star Tom Conti is appearing at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Nina Conti is a British Comedy Award winning ventriloquist and daughter of the Paisley-born actor. She is currently appearing in the Festival Fringe at Underbelly Bristo Square, in Nina Conti is Monkey, and she tells Scottish Field about her…
Read MoreFringe review – Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience
Faulty Towers: the Dining Experience offers two hours of capers and a three course dinner served by the irrepressible Basil, Sybil and Manuel. The chaos starts from the outset and all the usual jokes are thrown into the mix, from the rat to the jokes about Barcelona. Only grump is the lack of bar staff at the…
Read MoreFestival fringe review – Games
Games is described in the publicity as a play set against the background of “Europe is fractured; economies faltering. Anti-Semitism and right-wing populism are surging.” Recognise any of that today? With unintentional timing, Games tells the true story of the talented female Jewish fencer, Helene Mayer, struggling with herself as a Jewish sportswoman representing Germany…
Read MoreFestival fringe review – Elise
If this is the standard of production from a young troupe of actors, writers and directors, the future of British theatre is in safe hands. Elise tells the story of the troubled life of Elise Cowen, a member of the Beat generation of the 1950s. Whilst alive she was troubled by mental health issues and…
Read MoreFlavours of the season are ideal for this year’s festival
Edinburgh dining hot spot BABA has launched a brand new menu for summer, inspired by seasonal flavours and produce. The popular Levantine-inspired restaurant BABA has unveiled its menu for locals and visitors of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to indulge in this August. BABA, situated at the west end of Edinburgh’s George Street, boasts mezze style…
Read MoreArmy veterans bring experiences to the Fringe
A cast of injured and sick former service men and women are on their way to the Edinburgh Fringe to premiere Unspoken, a play based on the stories of 100 veterans. These are people who have experienced life in the extreme. The play, written by Gary Kitching and presented by the Bravo 22 Company military…
Read MoreJust 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 MoreWorld’s only psychic duck plays its part in Fringe
A show about wonderful women, strange encounters and a fairground mystery that occurred on the Welsh coast many moons ago… all told with the aid of the world’s only psychic duck! Ada Campe has been performing her unique and exciting blend of comedy, variety, magic and shouting at various comedy and cabaret nights across the…
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.…
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