Military Tattoo: The Sky’s The Limit The Royal Military Tattoo will this year celebrate the centenary of the Royal Air Force and, for the first time, introduce laser technology to the showpiece event. More than 1,200 cast and crew will take part in nightly performances on the Castle Esplanade taking the audience on a journey […]
Festival
Pick of the comedy crop in bumper Fringe year
Everyone in comedy I’ve talked to in the past month, comedians, producers, venue owners and promoters alike, say that their Fringe sales for this year are markedly up on 2017…
Festival ready for new Usher Hall spectacular
Edinburgh International Festival has announced 15,000 free tickets for the opening spectacular which this year marks marks the centenary of the end of the First World War and celebrates Scotland’s Year of Young People. It is sponsored again by Standard Life under its new Aberdeen Standard Investments branding. The company has renewed its backing for a […]
Stars old and new line-up for Fringe
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Programme will embrace a number of topical issues including the #MeToo campaign around sex and consent. Disability, faith and the anniversary of the end of World War One also feature among 3,548 shows. Cerebral palsy sufferer Lee Ridley, winner of Britain’s Got Talent, brings Lost Voice Guy: Inspiration Porn. Fringe debuts come […]
Bite-size delights and a recital to savour
Fringe review – The Big Breakfast (rating: 5/5) Piano Music of Erik Satie (rating : 5/5) A day off and an opportunity to grab a few quick shows, especially early in the day which is an added pleasure for those who may have other commitments later on. The Big Breakfast offers three “menus” of ten-minute […]