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Review - Splitsville ⭐️⭐️
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (533+ words) Very few breakups are easy, but the breakdown of the relationships between the residents of'Splitsville'really take the cake. Writer/director Michael Angelo Covino's sex comedy follows Carey (Kyle Marvin) and Ashley (Andor's Adria Arjona) as they work through a sudden…...
Comedy business lands serious returns
1+ week, 5+ day ago (453+ words) Katie Palmer, founder of'Brass Tacks Comedy, signed up for'the'course after spotting it in Martin Lewis's Money Saving Expert newsletter. What began as a low-commitment way of boost ingher marketing skills has since unlocked'entrepreneurial support and'funding,'helping to attract'major clients and…...
Strange Town presents Aphrodite Rogue - tickets on sale now
2+ week, 4+ day ago (219+ words) In times of crisis, access to the arts is not a luxury " it is essential. It gives young people a voice, builds resilience and offers joy and connection when the future feels uncertain." This March, the charity shines a spotlight…...
Call to address Edinburgh Fringe antisemitism
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (311+ words) During this year's Fringe, comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon said that their shows had been cancelled on the basis of being Jewish. In response, Conservative councillor Neil Cuthbert has asked that the council officers'review with Fringe venues what anti-discrimination…...
Neil Hannon to return to Edinburgh with The Divine Comedy
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (913+ words) Neil Hannon is returning to Edinburgh with The Divine Comedy and has just released a new album Rainy Sunday Afternoons" Neil Hannon returns with The Divine Comedy and his first new album since the top five record Office Politics back…...
Under a Moonlit Sky: Gordon Wilson returns to Edinburgh for second solo exhibition
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (287+ words) Under a Moonlit Sky opens in Morningside Gallery on Saturday 11th October, and includes 40 new paintings, bringing together Gordon's most iconic subjects. His poppies, boats, beloved "biddies' and Belted Galloway cattle are all there, as well as instantly-recognisable landmarks like Ailsa…...
War Horse - on now at Edinburgh Festival Theatre
6+ mon, 2+ hour ago (287+ words) Pic Greg Macvean 03/10/2025 Capital Theatres " War Horse photocall on stage. Show runs Thurs 2nd " Sat 11th Oct Pictured are " Joey puppeteers: Matthew Lawrence, Alex Cartuson, Gun Suenm Albert: Tom Sturgess Jimmy Beacham " Head of Ticketing and Revenue at Capital Theatres " data-medium-file="https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CapitalTheatresWarHorseWire-4-300x200.jpg…...
Review - Man's Best Friend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (289+ words) Jordan Young in Man's Best Friend, Tron Theatre credit Mihaela Bodlovic " data-medium-file="https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Jordan-Young-in-Mans-Best-Friend-Tron-Theatre-credit-Mihaela-Bodlovic-5-300x200.jpeg" data-large-file="https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Jordan-Young-in-Mans-Best-Friend-Tron-Theatre-credit-Mihaela-Bodlovic-5-1024x683.jpeg" />Theatre should never be fluffy, light and funny. Theatre doesn't have to be all woe and wrath. Getting the mix bang on is the skill,…...
Strange Town presents Her
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (401+ words) Photo Andy Catlin " data-medium-file="https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Her-Fri-3-February-2022-Scottish-Storytelling-Centre-Edinburgh--photographer-Andy-Catlin-www.andycatlin.com-3658-300x200.jpg" data-large-file="https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Her-Fri-3-February-2022-Scottish-Storytelling-Centre-Edinburgh--photographer-Andy-Catlin-www.andycatlin.com-3658.jpg" />Leith-based charity Strange Town returns this October with their acclaimed play "HER" a bold and urgent performance about consent, gender inequality, and the pressures young people face today. Established in 2008 by Steve Small…...
Jack Brookmyre - forging his own path in comedy
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (541+ words) Copyright Pic: Saltire News and Sport Ltd 2025 "-JackBrookmyre_0001.JPG"- RISING STAND UP COMEDIAN JACK BROOKMYRE AND HIS PARENTS, PRIZE-WINNING CRIME WRITERS CHRIS BROOKMYRE AND MARISA HAETZMAN. SEE STORY FROM GEORGE MAIR, SALTIRE NEWS (MOB: 07703 172263) E-mail: [email protected] " data-medium-file="https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/JackBrookmyre_0001-300x193.jpg" data-large-file="https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/JackBrookmyre_0001-1024x660.jpg" />Jack…...