Scotland

Titanic: The Last Hero and The Last Coward – Church Sanctuary at Palmerston Place Church

The titular “Last Hero” and “Last Coward” are Scottish pastor John Harper and White Star Line director Joseph Bruce Ismay.…

2 months ago

An Immigrant’s Comedy Show – Hoots @ Nicolson Square

Like the demographic of Edinburgh itself, An Immigrant’s Comedy Show brings together a colourful mix of comedians from across the…

2 months ago

Absolutely! One-Liner Jokes! – Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge

Slow and relaxed aptly describes this hour of comedy from Kevin O’Brian. Absolutely! One-Liner Jokes! explores some of the most…

2 months ago

Pervert Werewolf – Banshee Labyrinth

There comes a point late enough at the Edinburgh Fringe when the normal rules of theatre begin to loosen. At…

2 months ago

A Better Memory – Pleasance Courtyard

There can hardly be two more different approaches to AI and bereavement at this year's Fringe than An Echo in the…

2 months ago

An Echo In the Void – Assembly Roxy

An Echo in the Void takes a little working out. Unless you have read the programme blurb beforehand, but even then,…

2 months ago

corto.alto – The Hub

corto.alto was easily one of my top acts at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival. I’ve listened to Liam Shortall’s work…

2 months ago

Tap Out! (Or I’ll Hit You Again) – Gilded Balloon Patter House

The stage is adorned with a punchbag which gives you a clue as soon as you enter.  Now, just to…

2 months ago

Witches Corner – The Space @ Surgeon’s Hall

Walking into the space to see Witches Corner, the audience is welcomed with a soft song being performed as they…

2 months ago

Love’s Labour’s Found – Greenside Riddles Court

To avoid being fired, modern poetry lecturers Jackie and Kate tell their employers they discovered a long-lost play by William…

2 months ago