Catching the latest BLEACH on the big screen in Edinburgh proves how mainstream anime has become. The Calamity offers zero onboarding for newcomers, but the tactical combat sequences and spot-on characterisation feel exactly like a welcome homecoming for lapsed fans.
A guide to entertainment in Edinburgh
When it comes to entertainment in Edinburgh, we're very lucky to be spoilt for choice! Whether it's comedy, cinema, theatre, cabaret, shows, spoken word, special events, launches and book readings, there's always something going on.
Here at Edinburgh Reviews, we can never cover everything happening around us in-depth - that's too much for us to handle - but we do cover select entertainment that catches our eye. You can also find plenty of other goings on via our social media!
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Radar: Ace of Wands collective exhibition brings independent art to London Road
Experience the Ace of Wands collective art exhibition at Scot-ART Edinburgh from 26 June. Free entry to a showcase of local painting, sculpture, and performance.
A Play, a Pie, and a Pint: The Hen Night @ Assembly Roxy (Review)
Birdy went along with a friend to another showing as part of a Play, a Pie, and a Pint – this time for The Hen Night! It was a really fun show.
Review: The Corinthian at A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Assembly Roxy
Packing out the Assembly Roxy, the latest A Play, A Pie and A Pint production offers a timely, powerful exploration of racism and footballing history. Dayton Mungai is exceptional, anchoring a fast-paced biography that earns its standing ovation.
A Play, a Pie, and a Pint: Off The Rails @ Assembly Roxy (Review)
I’m new to this, and today I enjoyed my first ever play, pie and pint (actually a Fanta) combo – and what better way to try out this charming, tantalising format than with this powerhouse of a one-woman show!
Review: A Game of Crones
Braving Storm Dave for Game of Crones at the Traverse was well worth the effort. A&E Comedy offers a madcap, surreal defiance of ageing that is as visually striking as it is ferociously funny. A chaotic but charismatic 3.5 star odyssey.
A Celestial Carnival: Basement Jaxx ignite the Usher Hall
Forget the polished CDs; Basement Jaxx live is a raw, primal communion. From 90s anthems like Red Alert to alien-themed stagecraft, the Usher Hall was stomping from start to finish.
Review: Ocean in Concert
From the beauty of the deep to the bleak reality of dredging, Ocean in Concert is a symphonic triumph. It is a rare, emotional look at our marine world that proves we have not yet passed the point of no return. Essential viewing.