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A review of David O’Doherty: Tiny Piano Man, Fringe 2023

August 4, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Fantastic, sell-out comedy and song reflecting the twists and turns of a relatable and yet very different life to our own. Get a ticket if you can.

A review of David O’Doherty: You Have to Laugh, Fringe 2018

August 14, 2018 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Riotous. I rate David O’Doherty high in my list of favourite comedians and “You Have to Laugh” is my favourite encounter with him and his crappy keyboard yet. If you don’t know this Irish entertainer yet, then you’re missing out. He mixes music with jokes and storytelling. As with the best comedians, O’Doherty’s skill is […]

Review of A Midsummer’s Nights Dream, Festival 2012

August 5, 2012 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

A young cast giving it their all in one of the most popular and Shakespeare classics. Notice not only the speed of the costume swaps, fast enough to pay homage to the magical art of the quick change, but the slight of hand involved in the administration of fairy potions. The wrapper for this play […]

What are the opening times of the George Square Info Desk?

August 2, 2012 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The Assembly Rooms run a total of 13 theatres and 8 bars during the festival. There is a good info desk in George Square, by the Box Office, that festival goers often need to visit. The question is; when does that George Square Info Desk close? I emailed Assembly with that question. The 2012 Edinburgh […]

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