Comedian Robin Ince returns to The Stand with “My most celebratory show yet”
Lately I’ve felt that discourse of world and domestic politics is being scripted by a demented sit-com writer, and cynicism and disenchantment are all too […]
Articles by Elaine Downs
Hipsters and Hip Replacements – Accessibility in our Festival City
I love Edinburgh. I love the International festival. I love the Science Festival. And most of all I love the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. For more […]
Isla Fisher brings Hollywood to Edinburgh International Book Festival
Organisers of the Edinburgh International Book Festival today announced that Hollywood actor Isla Fisher will be appearing in Charlotte Square Gardens in August, to launch […]
Free Tickets available for EIF opening event: Bloom
The Edinburgh International Festival has released free tickets for the Standard Life Opening Event: Bloom, the epic digital artwork which will mark the opening of […]
2017 Man Booker International Prize Winner David Grossman to join Edinburgh International Book Festival Line-up
Organisers of the Edinburgh International Book Festival today announced that David Grossman, the winner of the 2017 Man Booker International Prize will be appearing in […]
Ian Rankin joins giants of Scottish literature at Writers’ Museum
Joining the ranks of Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns and Robert Louis Stevenson; author Ian Rankin is celebrated in a new exhibition at Edinburgh’s Writers’ […]
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2017 – the 70th anniversary of the world’s leading festival city
Initial reports confirm that Edinburgh’s Hogmanay has been a major success and the event has retained its prestigious, world-wide reputation as the ‘Home of Hogmanay’. […]
“Utterly Joyful” Brian and Robin’s Christmas Compendium of Reason spreads seasonal cheer
Its dark and dull outside, the Christmas tree has expired and festive cheer is but a memory as the nation drags its bloated self back […]
James Grant and the Hallelujah Strings at Glasgow City Halls: Review
“This venue has a special resonance for me.“ explains James Grant as he takes to the stage in the historic Glasgow City Halls for the […]
Susan Calman Cheers Up at Edinburgh International Book Festival
Scottish comic Susan Calman has a wit that could cut glass, but her appearance at Edinburgh International Book Festival covers much more than her comedy. […]