The Caribbean’s smoothest saxophonist comes to Edinburgh this summer bringing a taste of carnival across the pond from Barbados. Tappin will once again take guests on a musical journey of the Caribbean islands, playing the smoothest in Jazz and reggae, thrilling the crowds at multiple venues across the country. Continue reading Barbados’ star saxophonist Arturo Tappin brings carnival fever to Fringe
Tag: Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Celebrating ten years of Fair & Ethical Trade on the Fringe
Ten year anniversary for the Fair & Ethical Trade on the Fringe
On Castle Street, Edinburgh until 19th August 2018 Continue reading Celebrating ten years of Fair & Ethical Trade on the Fringe
Surgeons Quarter forecasts record-breaking Festival
A historic city institution is set to host its biggest ever Edinburgh Festival Fringe as it celebrates a decade-long partnership with one of the festival’s leading production companies. Breaking its own record this year, Surgeons Quarter expects to see an estimated 80,000 visitors walk through its doors by the end of the month. Continue reading Surgeons Quarter forecasts record-breaking Festival
Andrew Maxwell puts on hilarious Edinburgh Fringe gig … in the back of a car!
- Uber teams up with top comedian Andrew Maxwell to offer 12 free intimate gigs in a car during Fringe
- Users can book a private gig for up to four people via the Uber app on the 8th, 9th and 10th of August
From today, comedy lovers at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe are able to book a free intimate gig with Live at the Apollo and Have I got News for you star, Andrew Maxwell …in the back of a car! Continue reading Andrew Maxwell puts on hilarious Edinburgh Fringe gig … in the back of a car!
Scottish Courier delivers story of life-saving dog
A PROGRESSIVE Lothians courier firm is helping to raise awareness of one of the country’s lesser known chronic conditions. Bathgate-based Eagle Couriers has teamed up with Fringe act Katie & Pip to help spread the word about type 1 diabetes and the effect it can have on the lives of young people in the UK. Continue reading Scottish Courier delivers story of life-saving dog
Barnardo’s Big Comedy Benefit: One show, eight acts, raise thousands for children’s charity
The 2018 fringe is underway and less than a week until Barnardo’s Scotland’s bumper two-hour Big Comedy Benefit taking place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Venue 150 on Wednesday 8th August at 8.30pm. Continue reading Barnardo’s Big Comedy Benefit: One show, eight acts, raise thousands for children’s charity
Edinburgh Festival Fringe: here we go …
NEW STREETS AHEAD
Today (Friday 3 August) Edinburgh Festival Fringe will officially unveil a completely new look to the Virgin Money Street Events. Continue reading Edinburgh Festival Fringe: here we go …
Uber launches Comedy Car with top comedian for Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Comedy lovers at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe will be able to book a free intimate gig with Live at the Apollo and Have I got News for you star, Andrew Maxwell… in the back of a car! Continue reading Uber launches Comedy Car with top comedian for Edinburgh Festival Fringe
FREE theatre tickets offer for serving and ex-serving military personnel
Q productions are offering FREE theatre tickets to serving and ex-serving military personnel for Jonathan Lewis’s critically-acclaimed hilarious and heart-breaking military play Our Boys at Edinburgh Festival Fringe from 3 – 6 August at 20:30, at PQA Venues @Riddle’s Court (venue 277), just off the Royal Mile. Continue reading FREE theatre tickets offer for serving and ex-serving military personnel
Fringe organisers reflect on ‘very special year’
After 53,232 performances of 3,398 shows in 300 venues across Edinburgh, the curtain falls and the house lights go up on the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It’s been a record-breaking year, with almost 2.7 million tickets sold for the annual arts extravaganza.
Continue reading Fringe organisers reflect on ‘very special year’







