Triona Scully, Author at North West End UK

All Eyes and Ears – The French Institute of Scotland

23Aug

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Scotland

All Eyes and Ears – The French Institute of Scotland

Discover the powerful relationship between music and cinema with All Eyes and Ears. In this playful, live performance, two actor-musicians use a variety of traditional and unusual instruments to show how music shapes mood, tension, and atmosphere in custom-made films. Through different musical arrangements, they transform perceptions of romantic scenes, pursuits, and more. Audiences will leave amused, entertained, and with a fresh appreciation for the power of music in storytelling. There’s a saying among Edinburgh locals, "Only in the Fringe," that speaks to the eccentric, spectacular, mind-bending, and "What the heck did I just watch?" factor that accompanies some of the shows that visit our city once a year. All Eyes and Ears fits perfectly into that genre. It is a glorious multi...

Juggle (An Aussie Guide to Keeping a Toddler Alive) – The Three Sisters

20Aug

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Scotland

Juggle (An Aussie Guide to Keeping a Toddler Alive) – The Three Sisters

Fresh off her win for Best Comedy at Fringe World Australia, Amy Hetherington brings her high-energy, joyful standup to Edinburgh. Get ready for a side-splitting hour that dives into the chaotic joy, challenges, and hilarity of raising a toddler in Australia’s rugged Northern Territory. From sleepless nights to bizarre parenting tips from strangers, and rediscovering her post-baby sexiness, Hetherington’s stories are both relatable and outrageous. It’s been a while since my boy was a toddler, and I was keen to see a comedic description of this time period. Hetherington’s account is perfect and took me right back to the absolute joy and total bedlam of those preschool years. Raising kids is a universal experience, but doing it Down Under is distinctly unique, and Hetherington dives r...

Ada Campe: Big Duck Energy – The Stand Comedy Club

17Aug

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Scotland

Ada Campe: Big Duck Energy – The Stand Comedy Club

Award-winning cabaret star Ada Campe performs a few flights of fancy and a deep dive into some serious silliness in a show about hope, heartbreak, and finding your happy place.Described by the Scotsman as having a "magnetic presence and a ticklish way with words," and by Sandi Toksvig as "genius," I had high hopes for Ada Campe’s one-woman show, and I wasn’t disappointed. From her opening story about living in a "not yet up-and-coming area of London" to her final show tune, Campe takes us on a glorious trip through her early days on the cabaret circuit that is equal parts poignant and hysterically funny. Beginning with her first gig as one part of a Strawberries and Cream double act, hired by a funfair to open their evening show, Campe paints a picture of a budding performer with bi...

Bronwyn Kuss: Sounds Good – Assembly George Square Studios

15Aug

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Scotland

Bronwyn Kuss: Sounds Good – Assembly George Square Studios

Bronwyn Kuss makes her highly anticipated solo debut at Edinburgh, bringing her signature dry charm and sharp wit to the stage. Known for transforming everyday misadventures and questionable life choices into comedic gold, she captivates audiences with her deadpan delivery and wry observations. A writer and comedian celebrated for her masterful storytelling, Kuss has already earned accolades like the Director's Choice Award and Pinder Prize at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. With her sharp and perceptive observational comedy, Kuss is sure to leave you laughing long after the show ends. The X-rated music playing before she takes the stage gives Kuss her opening gag, setting the tone for a deep dive into her past traumas. She scrutinises memories of her younger self, including her enco...

Darren McGarvey: Trauma Industrial Complex – Trauma and Oversharing in the Age of Lived Experience – Stand Comedy Club

10Aug

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Scotland

Darren McGarvey: Trauma Industrial Complex – Trauma and Oversharing in the Age of Lived Experience – Stand Comedy Club

With a different guest each day, award-winning author and journalist Darren McGarvey explores trauma, and the risks associated with sharing personal stories. Friday’s guest, Jenny Lindsay, is all too familiar with the subject, having faced the full force of cancel culture after tweeting a political opinion rooted in personal experience in 2019. Lindsay’s detractors label her a TERF (trans-exclusionary radical feminist) because she advocates for single-sex spaces, believing them to be vital resources for women, particularly those who have experienced sexual violence. 'Having been raped as a teenager, Lindsay reflected, years later, that should she have sought support services, they would have had to have been single sex. Her introduction to feminist teachings cemented this opinion. H...