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Karen Koren: Balloon’s Festival line-up takes shape

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:41:06 GMT

THIS week I am writing my column between airports, on my way back to Edinburgh from Norway.

Small-venue Fringe comic books 1200 seater EICC

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:11:32 GMT

Yianni Agisilaou has spent years playing to audiences of just 80 people on the notoriously tough comedy circuit.

Comedy review: Bill Bailey, Glasgow

Sat, 11 May 2013 01:09:08 GMT

There are some brilliant set-pieces in this latest show from stand-up musician Bill Bailey, so much so that reprises are demanded in the encore.

Bill Bailey on cockatoos and his new stand-up tour

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:21:58 GMT

Ask bill bailey about his stand-up tour and somehow you end up with a lesson on the behaviour of cockatoos. What to do? Throw away the script and enjoy the surreal ride

Karen Koren: New ice rink plans will get a frosty reception

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:11:35 GMT

THE headlines in the Evening News last week announced that the ice rink will be moving to George Street for the Christmas period.

10 things to do in Scotland this week

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:37:33 GMT

THIS WEEK’S arts, entertainment and lifestyle highlights from around Scotland, including music from Malcolm Middleton and Seasick Steve, fiery festivities in Edinburgh and Speyside, and comedian Eddie Izzard kicking off his UK tour in Aberdeen.

Lorna Watson and Ingrid Oliver on the art of the double act

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:57:52 GMT

OH, DOUBLE acts and their conversational helices! Sentences beginning in one mouth finish in another, or return to their starting place for a final flourish.