Bust is a comic book that was successfully Kickstarted by Edinburgh author Dave Cook and illustrated by Chris O’Toole. The 32-page comic jumps straight into the action with a grizzled veteran getting ready for a gladiatorial match. From the outset it is clear this isn’t a comic book for young readers as language used fits […]
A guide to entertainment in Edinburgh
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The secret war that rages across Edinburgh
When it launched a little over two years ago a few friends jumped on Google’s alternative reality game (ARG) and started to play Ingress. I ignored it on purpose; I was just too busy. I’m still busy all this time later but at the start of the month I started seeing people discussing Ingress again. […]
A review of Des O’Gorman’s Still Ready to Believe You: Celebrating 30 years of Ghostbusters
The Ghostbusters turned 30 this week. I mean that classic 1980s film from Ivan Retiman and Slimer the ghost. To mark the occasion we turned up at the Counting Host, just above The Pear Tree, on West Nicholson Street for a stand-up routine from Des O’Gorman. O’Gorman looks like Dr. Egon Spengler. Not the blonde […]
Edinburgh open top bus tour review
Visiting friends frequently ask, “Are the bus tours any good?”, “There are loads of different Edinburgh bus tours – which is best?” and often, more directly, “Do you recommend the bus tours?” I don’t think I’ve ever been asked, “Have you ever been on an Edinburgh bus tour?” I wonder how many locals go on […]
Review of Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler at the Festival Theatre
Bill Bailey is an intelligent and talented man. Combine his ability to play almost any instrument known to man, a keen insight on the world with his style of comedy and a healthy dose of whimsy and you have a show worth fighting to get tickets for. The Festival Theatre is a great venue. Easy […]
Review of Derren Brown: Infamous at the Edinburgh Playhouse
There are neither spoilers in this review nor photographs. Brown asks the audience again and again not to tweet or spoil the show. This is understandable as even a little knowledge, I think, would ruin the carefully blended mix of surprise, suspense and impressive skills. As advertised the show is suitable for years 12 and […]
Review of The Edinburgh Dungeon, City Centre
Last week I went on a late night tour of The Edinburgh Dungeon. It’s spooky but also fun. There’s a bit of humour injected into the experience and that helps the whole tour come together. While The Edinburgh Dungeon is spooky it is far less gory than you might expect. This is not about people […]
A Review of The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Radio Show Live
A live radio show might sound like a strange concept but thanks to the efforts of the most Hitchhikers team and the other Playhouse staff – it works. This was a one off show in Edinburgh, recorded live and available for download later. That said, the it seems possible that the show may return later. […]