The Scottish jobs market is suffering from ‘chronic inertia’, according to new research which found workers feeling unfulfilled but reluctant to move on. Lack of engagement is not only impacting on morale, but is partly blamed for low productivity. Now employers are being urged to take the problem seriously and introduce measures to stimulate their […]
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Fringe comedy awards: shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 39th Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards, will be presented this weekend and for the first time feature two double acts. The awards, directed by Nica Burns, celebrate the talent of both established and up-and-coming comedians performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe each year. Winners of the two categories will be chosen from […]
Truth gives way to Hollywood fairytale as Tarantino trips up
Film review: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (2/5) Aside from the slight dip in quality that was Death Proof in 2007 (half of the collaborative ‘Grindhouse’ feature with Robert Rodriguez) Quentin Tarantino’s career has been a series of critically acclaimed films. Dipping into various genres (crime, pulp, war, martial arts and western amongst others) […]
Anderson’s good humour lacking a vital spark
Review: Clive Anderson – Me, Macbeth and I (rating 3/5) Better known as a chat and game show host than stand-up comedian, Clive Anderson is nonetheless able to trot out enough funny stories and one-liners to keep an audience engaged, even if the material depends heavily on his own television experiences which may be unfamiliar […]
Show makes new Friends in a fast-paced retelling of a classic comedy
Friendsical: A Parody Musical About Friends (rating 5/5) US sitcom Friends, the story of six flatmates living in Manhattan, has such an enduring popularity that it has never been off television screens in the 25 years since the series began. So any spin-off is bound to draw an audience. This parody musical played to a […]