Birdy was afraid the rain may put a dampener on her experience of Christmas at the Botanics, but luckily the weather gods smiled upon her and it proved to be a very enjoyable time!
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.
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Review: Just the Tonic comedy night – Milton Jones
A set of three funny comedians in a warm and comfortable venue. Just the Tonic comedy club night with Milton Jones is worth grabbing tickets for should it return to Edinburgh. Let’s hope it does!
Spotlight: Interview with Hel Cabaret
Next month brings a promising new burlesque event to the ‘Burgh, by way of the inaugural show of Hel Cabaret – and our own little Birdy (AKA Bronwen Winter Phoenix) has interviewed those responsible below! Taking place at La Belle Angele, the Hel Cabaret team promise to take you through the doors into their dark […]
Girdy & Birdy Review: Lindsey Mendick’s Sh*tfaced
A fantastic solo Scottish debut for Lindsey Mendick, it’s fabulously fun and will tickle areas you maybe weren’t expecting. This is an art exhibition not to be missed!
Review: Girdy & Birdy Lose Badly at Fayre Play, Picardy Place
Fayre play is a really fun way to spend an evening with friends or family – as long as you remember not to bring any kids along, you’ll have a fab time!
Review: Postmodern Jukebox at the Usher Hall
Birdy once again made her way to the Usher Hall, this time to partake in a wonderful night of modern songs played in the styles of various eras – it’s Postmodern Jukebox time! Not going to lie, this was a night I’d really been looking forward to, and having seen Postmodern Jukebox live once already […]
Review: An (Eye-Opening) Evening with Bob Odenkirk
Our very own Bronwen Winter Phoenix, AKA ‘Birdy’, had an extremely memorable night with Bob Odenkirk at the Usher Hall recently. Here’s how it went: Bob Odenkirk recently released an autobiographical book called Comedy, Comedy, Comedy, Drama. I’ll preface this review by saying I’m a huge fan of Bob’s drama (Better call Saul, Breaking Bad, […]
Interview with New Author Kate Foster on Debut Novel ‘The Maiden’
We love new books here at Edinburgh reviews! And with new historical novel The Maiden – set around Corstorphine and due for an April 27th release. The Maiden is historical crime fiction with a feminist twist, based on the true story of Christian Nimmo – AKA The White Lady of Corstorphine. Bronwen Winter Phoenix recently […]