Opinion
Niall Campbell & Roseanne Watt: Rising Stars of Scottish Poetry
Readings from two new collections open an intriguing conversation about writing and language
Feast your eyes on these food and drink shows
Kerry Teakle talks us through the foodie delights to be found at the Fringe and beyond
Heroines, High Notes, Queens and Comedy: Opera at the Fringe
Opera is more commonly associated with the International Festival, but a growing number of artists are bringing it to the Fringe. Daniel Somerville, opera expert and performance maker explores some of the issues around staging it at that scale.
Edinburgh Art Festival Launch
This week sees the launch of Edinburgh Art Festival showcasing a host of commissions by Scottish and international artists.
“Don’t ruin my night out by being deep and meaningful”
Comedian Jo Caulfield dishes out some home truths about performing at the Fringe. Just don’t give her a bucket speech…
Banjoko is no joke-o
As E4 announce a familiar-sounding TV show, we ask: has President Obonjo had his identity stolen?
A New Roaring Twenties for Scotland
Things can seem grim in cultural circles, but Scotland has the potential for a bright new decade, argues Editor Robert Peacock. And as The Wee Review relaunches, we want to be part of it.
Fringe? Big deal… Pass me the mop
Musical comedian Harriet Braine tells us how early years in menial jobs have given her a different appreciation of the Fringe
Ashley Smith and the Apocalypse of Prison
Actor Kathryn Haggis tells the tragic story that inspired Watching Glory Die, the Fringe play in which she stars
Extreme Pay-to-Play
Gavin Robertson ponders why producers do the Fringe when the costs are so high
Edinburgh International Film Festival Round Up 3
Our final roundup from some of the other films at EIFF 2019.
Edinburgh International Film Festival Round Up 2
Part two of our round up of some of the other delights at EIFF 2019
Edinburgh International Film Festival Round Up 1
A selection of the some of the other films we’ve caught at EIFF so far.
Pre-Theatre Drinkies
Somewhat out of character, the Social Bitches confess they’re in love with mocktails
Ullapool Book Festival
Eclectic array of writers descend on the Highlands for the Ullapool Book Festival.
Bring on the Music Man!
After an inspirational Royal Albert Hall concert by a group of musicians with learning disabilities, Mary-Ann Connolly asks why the same can’t happen here.
Dial Medicine for Murder
Two serial killing doctors – Shipman and Adams – come under the microscope in the RCPE’s latest lecture
Syphilis: Then and Now
Syphilis – not everyone’s idea for a great night out, but Ryan Latto finds the RCPE lecture on it fascinating
Travellers Tales – Audacious Women
Tamsin Grainger introduces her session at the upcoming Audacious Women festival