Treasure Island

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With the success of the Pirates of the Caribbean films, a production of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic adventure is timely. In this stripped down adaptation by Dominic Allen in a confined space and with minimal props, five actors play … Read More

Stephen Carlin: Pandas vs Penguins

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There are several strands which are linked together in Stephen Carlin’s brand of dry, observational humour. His starting point is the different behavioural characteristics of pandas and penguins sparked off by the arrival of the two pandas to Edinburgh … Read More

James Acaster – Prompt

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This is the first time I have taken in a James Acaster show and I was mightily impressed by his complete stage presence, comic timing and the effortless ease of his storytelling approach to comedy. His style is best … Read More

Collision

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The Lite Fantastic Dance Company features a team of talented young dancers who stage a beautifully choreographed collection of dance routines. Hip-hop and street dance form the basis of their movement which is fluid, fast moving and polished.

The … Read More

This Is Soap C Theatre

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It has been a few years since I have been at this show so I thought it was about time I returned to see what was happening in the world of bubbly stuff.

The show runs everyday of the … Read More

DBBC Comedy Night 28 July 2012

It was just over three years ago that I was first moved to stage a comedy night in the Dalgety Bay Bowling Club, my time does fly, so when I was approached to repeat the experience I was only too … Read More

Ken Mathieson Classic Jazz Orchestra

EDINBURGH JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL

Ken Mathieson Classic Jazz Orchestra Salutes the Kings of Jazz

(Salon Elegance – Tuesday 24th July)

Jazz is at an interesting time in its evolution over the past 100 years. Hugely talented and influential musicians … Read More

Pushcart Derby Dalgety Bay –The Concert- 21 July 2012

In what has become an institution in the Fife town of Dalgety Bay and as usual with Cancer Research UK being the beneficiary, local lads Mark Bennett and Stuart Prentice, ably supported by an army of volunteers, put together a … Read More

Who’s Lunch is it Anyway – Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh – 15 July

Someone once said that nothing in this world was for free. Well I have news for them. Each Sunday lunchtime The Stand Comedy Club proves that wrong by offering a free show provided by the doyens of Scottish Improv Comedy, … Read More

Pushkart Derby Dalgety Bay 2012

Its back, and its bigger and before than before. Free entry again (although a donation on the gate would be appreciated to raise money for Cancer Research UK).

The race starts at 10:30 with the first band taking to the … Read More