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A Review of ‘FOOD’ – Edinburgh International Festival 2023

August 7, 2023 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

My first awareness of Geoff Sobelle’s FOOD was when the image of him at a dinner table covered in spaghetti showed up on my Facebook feed. I thought ‘that looks interesting’. Then, I read it was a ‘dinner party’ with piqued my interest even more.

A review of The Witching Hour, Fringe 2023

August 7, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The Witching Hour is a funny and female-led compilation stand-up show of comedians with a diverse range, tucked away in the heart of the city centre and appropriately late at night. I found at least two acts I’d go see separately.

A review of Amy Webber: No Previous Experience, Fringe 2023

August 7, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Fun, musical and surprisingly heartfelt. No Previous Experience at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023 feels like a chance to catch a rising star.

A Review of Chris Grace: as Scarlett Johansson, Fringe 2023

August 7, 2023 by Guest Reviewer Leave a Comment

So, with the inventive and genuinely funny use of some wigs and faithful-to-the-original costumes, it’s Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson as Chris Grace. No, wait, it’s Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson as Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson.

A review of Aaaaargh! It’s the One-Liner Show, Fringe 2023

August 6, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Aaaaargh! It’s the One-Liner Show is a cosmopolitan blend of comedians and quick-fire gags. It’s worth seeing if you want to boost your chances of hearing, live and in person, some of the top ten jokes of the Fringe.

Review: 99 Red Hot Kitties and a Cockatoo, Fringe 2023

August 6, 2023 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

It was yet another night at the Edinburgh Fringe, and Birdy was booked in to see yet more burlesque – with ’99 Red Hot Kitties and a Cockatoo’!

Review: Illicit Thrill – Licensed to Strip Dominates Fringe 2023’s Burlesque Scene

August 6, 2023 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

Birdy’s evening at the Voodoo Rooms was drawing to a close, but not before the most raucous show of the night! ‘Illicit Thrill’ – Licensed to Strip promised to be a real burlesque filthy Fringe feast.

A review of Mark Thomas: England & Son (Fringe 2023)

August 6, 2023 by Guest Reviewer Leave a Comment

It’s almost nine years to the day since this reviewer saw the brilliant Cuckooed at the Traverse Theatre, and England & Son proves that Mark Thomas has lost none of his rage, or his range, for that matter.

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