Tag Archives: Edinburgh Fringe

Ed Fringe 2015 – a first review

Posted on Aug 27, 2015 by TanGental

I’m back in Edinburgh for a few days at the Fringe. So the headlines on days one and two: our crack review team bring you their thoughts. Matthew Forde ‘Lets Get The Political Party Started‘ He is a political satirist … Continue reading →

Posted in edinburgh, Edinburgh Fringe, miscellany | Tagged Bedsocks and Secrets, Edfringe 2015, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Fringe, fully committed, let's get the political party started, Marcus Brigstock, Matthew Forde, The Big Bite sized Breakfast, The Pajama men | 16 Comments

Managing Life’s Marmite Moments

Posted on Aug 15, 2015 by TanGental

The Lawyer and the Beautician are in Edinburgh for the Fringe. The Textiliste, the Vet and I go in a week so we are keen to receive recommendations. Last night we were told ‘Go to Colin Cloud Kills – he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh Fringe, miscellany | Tagged Edinburgh Fringe, musing | 31 Comments

E is for Edinburgh

Posted on Apr 5, 2015 by TanGental

As you will realise this is due on Monday! Thank you Willow for putting me right. Put its early publication down to youthful enthusiasm!! Most years recently we’ve visited the Fringe festival, an extravaganza of art and culture (and often … Continue reading →

Posted in A to Z blogging challenge, edinburgh, miscellany | Tagged A to Z blogging challenge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Fringe | 24 Comments

Fringe benefits No. 5

Posted on Aug 25, 2014 by TanGental

That’s it, our time in Edinburgh is over. I’m writing this at 00.45am (well that’s when I’m starting) sitting on a stationary train at Potter’s Bar while the unfortunate aftermath of a person hit by a train ahead is dealt … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh Fringe, miscellany | Tagged Edinburgh Fringe, Hillsborough Tragedy, Morpurgo, Private Peaceful, The Assmebly Room, The Pleasance, The Underbelly | 6 Comments

Fringe Benefits No. 4

Posted on Aug 24, 2014 by TanGental

I do hope you aren’t tiring of these posts. Only two more. Today it started wet, dribbled a little, broke out into dazzling sun and then started the process again. The buildings in the old parts of Edinburgh are a … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh Fringe, miscellany | Tagged Couples who changed the world, Dyad Productions, Edinburgh Fringe, Keeping Abreast, Rebecca Vaughan, wireless theatre | 18 Comments

Fringe Benefits No 3

Posted on Aug 23, 2014 by TanGental

I realise these posts seem like a love affair with Edinburgh and I’m not really ashamed of it. I do love this place. Today it dawned clear and crisp – the lady had taken off her grey cloak and sparkled … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh Fringe, miscellany | Tagged Andrew Lawrence, animal farm, Bite sized breakfast, Carlton hill, David Hume, Edinburgh Fringe, Richard marsh, the trial of Jane Fonda, wingman | 21 Comments

Fringe Benefits No. 2

Posted on Aug 22, 2014 by TanGental

Day two and it had to be too good to be true. We had the usual four seasons in a day (mostly autumn). Not that spirits were to be dampened. Culturally we had a bit of everything. The Textiliste did … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh Fringe, miscellany | Tagged Baked Potato Shop Edinburgh, Bite sized breakfast, Black Medicine Edinburgh, Couples who changed the world, Earthys Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Fringe, fascinating aida, Grainstore Edinburgh, Oink Edinburgh, Steve Richards | 8 Comments

Fringe Benefits No.1

Posted on Aug 21, 2014 by TanGental

The Edinburgh Fringe is HUGE. 3193 show at 299 venues. One man to ensemble piece. Music through theatre cabaret to radio plays being recorded and performance art up to dance and burlesque. As you can imagine it is easy to … Continue reading →

Posted in buildings, Edinburgh Fringe, miscellany, politics | Tagged Axis of Awesome, Bosco, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Fringe, Holyrood, Jeremy Paxman | 6 Comments

On the Fringe of things

Posted on Aug 21, 2014 by TanGental

I’m on my way to Edinburgh for the Fringe. Apparently it is the biggest cultural festival in the world – everything has to be some sort of -est for it to be worthwhile, doesn’t it? Really it is just great … Continue reading →