Matt Forde: striking the right balance ANDY MOSELEY enjoys two of this year’s top acts while expecting a little more Matt Forde: Project Holy Moly✭✭✭✭ Matt Forde’s skill as a seasoned political satirist is on display right from the start of his new show. The sudden departure of Keir Starmer left Forde, along with many […]
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Fringe reviews: Steinbeck, Beckett, Mark Steel, 11½ Angry Men
Michael Roy Andrew as George in Of Mice and Men Arts Correspondent ANDY MOSELEY sees new versions of classic tales and comic turns Of Mice and Men✭✭✭✭ This adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic, strips back the original leaving only the two main characters – George and Lenny –on stage. Beginning as they camp down on their way […]
High streets failing to keep up appearances
Dereliction in Musselburgh High Street (pic: DB Media Services) Tidying up shops and streets is as important as cutting the cost of doing business, argues TERRY MURDEN At one end of Musselburgh High Street the Kaffeine cafe was crammed with customers enjoying brunch and taking advantage of the Sunday morning sunshine, though they may not […]
Meta critics finding their voice
The owner of Facebook is facing an increasingly hostile audience willing to fight its corner says IAN RITCHIE Sarah Wynn-Williams, author of a best-selling book on the inner workings of Meta, the giant owner of Facebook, Instagram and a host of other social networks, is likely to be a big attraction at the Edinburgh International […]
Whisky Week: ‘a shared experience’
Charlie Bain and Gregor Sey, organisers of Whisky Week Venues in three cities are taking part in this year’s event, writes JULENA DRUMI Whisky Week returns later this month with a rolling programme of tastings, tours and exclusive experiences held in three cities and in a range of venues, and with the underlying ambition to […]