Comedian Scott is on the ‘one to watch’ list

This year’s Chortle’s One To Watch at the Fringe is Scott Bennett, with his show Leap Year. What does it mean to follow your dreams when you feel like you have so much to lose? Scott  will tell you as he has finally made a decision that has changed his life and the lives of his family.…

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An exploration of being human in a Fringe first

Introducing the first ever human/robot double act at the Fringe! This is ETHOS. An Artificial Intelligence pursuing its program directive to determine what it is to be human – by watching a comedy show. Award-winning writer, broadcaster and comedy performer (as well as an ex-corporate lawyer), Alice Fraser, explains art, sex, money, nuclear brinksmanship, the…

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The best of times, the worst of times for Chris

Comedian Chris Turner’s new show We’re Where We Were reckons the world is getting better. And the world is getting worse. 2018 has been Chris’ best year ever (marriage, pilates three times a week, he saw an old woman throw something into a bin from far away) and he’d like to tell you about it,…

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Felicity goes nuts in her new Fringe show

The Fringe was a sadder place last year with the Felicity Ward shaped hole that was so glaringly obvious in it. But this year, after a two year hiatus, she’s hyped up, jumped up, and ready to Bust a Nut. In fact, she’s been busting a nut since her last Fringe appearance. She got married,…

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Scots comedian swaps Love Island for the Festival

An Edinburgh comedian whose voice is entertaining the nation each night is set to return home for the Festival. Iain Stirling is currently narrating the fourth series of ITV2’s smash-hit BAFTA-winning Love Island each night at 9pm, alongside hosting a second series of physical comedy entertainment show CelebAbility this summer. Following recording in Mallorca, Iain…

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Visit to Outlander’s Scotland was just fan-tastic

A large group of international Outlander fans descended on Scotland during a 10-day tour of filming locations used in the hit TV show. Their visit co-incided with VisitScotland relaunching its biggest-ever set-jetting Outlander map. The Signet Library in Edinburgh, which was visited by the travelling fans, is one of seven new locations that feature in…

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Seven ways to create your own sleep sanctuary

We spend a third of our lives in bed, so it makes sense to do it well. Sleep affects our health, productivity and happiness, so making sure you have a comfortable and cosy sleep sanctuary that encourages a restful sleep really can change your life. The experts over at Bedfolk who specialise in ultra-comfortable bedding…

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