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Top 10... Asian Eateries
Karen Wong’s Chinese Restaurant 107-109 St Leonards Street 0131 662 0777 The Karen Wong's Chinese Restaurant experience often ends up being more ... Read more »| 14 Jul 2010 -
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'Gleeks' anonymous
That fabulous and divisive cultural phenomenon can be found at this year's Festival. Now, Iman Quereshi takes a closer look at the 'Glee Effect' Read more »| 13 Jul 2010 -
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The Patter of Southern Accents
I long to hear Tennessee in other accents. Like nudity in Live Art, the southern drawl has become a badge of authenticity for Williams' plays, but frequently... Read more »| 29 Mar 2010 -
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Random Acts: Smashing the fourth wall
Playback Theatre, as befits its origins in therapeutic processes, sits at the midpoint between improvisational comedy, drama and psychoanalysis. By inviting ... Read more »| 30 Sep 2009 -
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A Hug and a Nap
There's a guy with dreadlocks and drums leaving the cafe, and as he waves goodbye before he heads off to whereever it is these people all come from, it reall... Read more »| 31 Aug 2009 -
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The Wee Small Hours
That look of surprise I've mentioned before? It seems to have matured into the next logical emotions – disgust and hate. Instead of 'I don't want your ... Read more »| 28 Aug 2009
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The Penny Drops
I finally made it to the Penny Back. After a rather long night in Brookes Bar we were thrown onto the filthy streets at 5 in the morning and it was sug... Read more »| 27 Aug 2009 -
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Busy bees and Fingers
Relaxing baths aside, we have been busy bees at Domestic Goddi HQ. Last week saw us entertaining the troops at the Guardian Podcast. As various male comics a... Read more »| 26 Aug 2009 -
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Rainbows and Turkish Baths
It's nice to do a thing or two which has nothing to do with any of the festivals. This is why last Tuesday found me standing at the wrong bus stop on Princes... Read more »| 26 Aug 2009 -
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Piff the Magic Dragon
Piff the Magic Dragon has been described variously as “Jack Dee as a stage magician” and “gloriously grumpy”. Early on in tonight&rsq... Read more »| 26 Aug 2009 -
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Superclump
Sketch shows are all about having fun – and there is no doubt that this is what the Superclump team are doing with theirs. The performance may not be a... Read more »| 26 Aug 2009 -
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Z - The Silence of the Trams
A short video clip notwithstanding, this four-man stand-up show is in fact devoid of references to Edinburgh's interminable tram works. Sadly, it seems almos... Read more »| 26 Aug 2009 -
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The Oxford Revue: Etch A Sketch
So, will the Oxford Revue of 2009 go on to match the success of previous alumni such as Al Murray and Michael Palin? The short answer is no. The performers ... Read more »| 26 Aug 2009 -
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Phil Nichol: A Deadpan Poet Sings Quiet Songs Quietly
Phil Nichol’s latest Fringe offering is anything but quiet, his deranged mixture of quickfire puns and soft songs leaving some members of the audience ... Read more »| 26 Aug 2009 -
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The End is Nigh...
Just seven days left until it’s all over – What a shame that will be. No more going into venues in daylight and leaving 8 hours later ... Read more »| 25 Aug 2009