I’d actually seen a little of Ivy Paige before tonight, at Vive la Variete, and it was off the strength of her performance that I decided to go and see her perform at her own show, Burlesque Bombshell.
A review of Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
Tragedy Plus Time takes place in the Assembly Rooms and the anticipation was palpable. Not only were people coming to see their favourite comedian, but it was in proper fancy surroundings.
Review: The George Lucas Talk Show
The George Lucas Talk Show has a reputation that precedes it; and therefore, it also has some hardcore fans. Previous guests have included the likes of Seth Meyers, Weird Al, Whoopi Goldberg, Jon Hamm, Kevin Smith, Peter Serafinowicz, Ahmed Best, Tony Hale, Aimee Mann and writers of Star Wars.
Review: ‘The Retreat’ will make you moist in your men-ses
Birdy headed to one of her favourite venues, The Underbelly at Cowgate, to watch The Retreat – a fabulous variety comedy show themed around a corporate retreat for a company that makes period pants. As everyone filed into the Underbelly’s Big Belly, there was an air of anticipation as we awaited the acts to appear. […]
Review: The Baron and the Junk Dealer, Fringe 2023
The story starts in a time that’s not now, and somewhere really far from here. In the time of something that could only be described as space battles. There’s been a crash, and the only remaining survivors are Watto (Newman) – a junk dealer, and the mysterious Baron (Ratliff).
A review of Nabil Abdulrashid: The Purple Pill, Fringe 2023
Nabil Abdulrashid: The Purple Pill will make you acknowledge that we’ve screwed up but can still turn things around. This comedian has a powerful message and isn’t shy about sharing it. There’s laughter and tears.
A review of Paul Merton’s Impro Chums, Fringe 2023
Paul Merton’s Impro Chums is a welcome return to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and Paul Merton, Suki Webster, Richard Vranch, Mike McShane and Kirsty Newton are in fine comedic form.
A review of Amelia Bayler: I Work in Customer Service But I’m Actually a Pop Star, Fringe 2023
It was Birdy’s first time in the BlundaBus, and she got a warm welcome from Amelia Bayler as she made her way through the curtain, up the stairs and plonked down on the nearest bench ready for a fun show. I’d never seen Amelia Bayler perform before, but apparently she had this very same venue […]