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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: Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns (with early bird deal)
I fondly remember the ‘Chinese lanterns’ at Edinburgh Zoo, and this year, for the first time in years, giant lanterns are returning.
Giveaway: Adventuring Family – A Family Therapy Role Playing Game
Released this year, Adventuring Family offers a no-prep adventure system designed for parents and children to enjoy together, welcoming players as young as four.
Radar: Mercat Tours turns 40 and celebrates with 1985 tickets
Edinburgh’s award-winning Mercat Tours is turning 40, and they’re running special tours for £19.85 to celebrate.
Review: Terry Pratchett’s Feet of Clay at Cymera
Featuring stellar acting, clever staging, and delightful musical numbers, this amateur production of Feet of Clay brilliantly captures the comedic fantasy charm of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld.
Review of Fear Street: Prom Queen @ The Cameo
Birdy and her fiancé leapt at the chance to get tickets for the one-off screening of Matt Palmer’s Fear Street: Prom Queen at the Cameo. It didn’t disappoint!
Review: Radiohead Reimagined by Candlelight
A performance of “Radiohead Reimagined by Candlelight” at St Giles’ Cathedral offered a unique experience where London Concertante presented instrumental, symphonic interpretations of Radiohead’s music.
Audiobook Review: Aren’t We Lucky
At Edinburgh Uni, Sarah encountered class-related prejudice. Our author was at Uni on a full grant scholarship and came from a state school in Aberdeen.