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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.

Review: Vive La Variete is a smorgasbord of sizzlingly sublime delights

August 6, 2023 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

Birdy decided to mix it up a bit with some indulgent variety cabaret; Vive La Variete was a great deal of fun, with a few laugh-out-loud moments, and some fabulous performances.

Review: Blues and Burlesque is the perfect combination – Fringe 2023

August 5, 2023 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

Burlesque fan Birdy took herself to the dependable Voodoo Rooms for some sure-to-be red hot shows – the first of which being ‘Blues and Burlesque’, which was absolutely wondrous.

‘Eleanor Conway: Talk Dirty to Me’ is relatable, feminist comedy gold – Fringe 2023

August 5, 2023 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

Birdy took herself back to the Three Sisters for this Eleanor Conway show that promised to be just the ticket for women who want more from their straight partners – and unlike some heterosexual encounters of the past, she wasn’t left disappointed.

Review of Cheekykita: An Octopus, The Universe ‘n’ Stuff – Fringe 2023

August 5, 2023 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

Birdy didn’t know what to expect from this surreal comedy show from multi-award winning comedian Cheekykita – apart from the fact it involved an octopus! An absolute delight.

Review: Cloud 9 takes us on a high (PREVIEW) – Fringe 2023

August 4, 2023 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

Birdy made her way to Hootenannies at the Apex Hotel, Grassmarket, to see her second drag show of the Fringe; Cloud 9! And it was a heavenly performance from all involved.

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