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REVIEW: Beltane Fire Festival 2023 | Calton Hill, Edinburgh
"Otherworldly, beguiling, immersive." As a presence of the big bright ball in the sky becomes ever present and we bask in the warmth of...

Jenna Cockburn
May 1, 2023


REVIEW: Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap | Edinburgh Playhouse
"A murder? Oh, I like murder!" The most famous ‘Whodunnit’ in theatre history has come to town. Celebrating 70 years and holding the...

Jenna Cockburn
Apr 27, 2023


REVIEW: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory The Musical | Edinburgh Playhouse
“Come with me and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination!” The West End adaptation of Roald Dahl’s 1964 book, and the 1971 film,...

Jenna Cockburn
Apr 11, 2023


REVIEW: Annie The Musical |Edinburgh Playhouse
"Leapin' Lizards, Edinburgh!" Annie the musical has arrived at Edinburgh Playhouse for limited run. Without fully retelling Annie’s...

Jenna Cockburn
Apr 6, 2023


REVIEW: Scottish Tattoo Convention 2023 | O2 Academy, Edinburgh
Celebrating their 10th year, the Scottish Tattoo Convention was back at Edinburgh's O2 Academy this weekend for a gathering of the...

Jenna Cockburn
Mar 27, 2023


REVIEW: The Rocky Horror Show | Edinburgh Playhouse
"It's astounding. Time is fleeting. Madness takes its toll..." The longest continuous run of a contemporary musical anywhere in the...

Jenna Cockburn
Mar 15, 2023


REVIEW: Salt & Chilli Oriental | Bonnie & Wild Marketplace, St James Quarter, Edinburgh
"Sweet, sticky, and a little bit spicy!" Finally made it to Bonnie & Wild at St James Quarter and got me some Honey Chilli Chicken from...

Jenna Cockburn
Feb 27, 2023


REVIEW: The Bodyguard Musical | Edinburgh Playhouse
'One Moment in Time' at Edinburgh Playhouse. The Bodyguard Musical follows the same story as the 1992 film - you know the script - One...

Jenna Cockburn
Feb 21, 2023


REVIEW: Jersey Boys | Edinburgh Playhouse
“Oh What A Night...at Edinburgh Playhouse!” The multi-award winning and internationally acclaimed jukebox musical Jersey Boys follows the...

Jenna Cockburn
Jan 26, 2023


REVIEW: Cosmo Authentic World Kitchen - All You Can Eat Buffet | Omni Centre, Edinburgh
"The buffet game is a dangerous one!"
It’s been a long time since I’ve been here and...

Jenna Cockburn
Jan 7, 2023


REVIEW: My Fair Lady | Edinburgh Playhouse
“Really, it was loverly!” The Lincoln Center Theater’s multi award-winning production of My Fair Lady has arrived at Edinburgh Playhouse....

Jenna Cockburn
Dec 16, 2022


REVIEW: Castle Of Light - A Kingdom Of Colours | Christmas at Edinburgh Castle
"Fun illuminations... full wall projections, there's a kaleidoscope of colours on show." The folks at Edinburgh Castle invited me along...

Jenna Cockburn
Nov 28, 2022


REVIEW: Girl From The North Country Musical | Edinburgh Playhouse
"A heart-warming and life changing show." Girl of the North Country is not your typical jukebox musical. It’s a powerful, and...

Jenna Cockburn
Oct 19, 2022


REVIEW: Portal Golf | Crazy Golf in Edinburgh
Retro is making a comeback and it's hit up Portal Golf. With 18 holes designed to take you back to the 1980s, wrap you in proper pop...

Jenna Cockburn
Oct 9, 2022


REVIEW: Bubba Q | Authentic Barbecue Restaurant in Edinburgh
“Whoever said smoking kills has never been to Bubba Q!” Located on the High Street of Edinburgh is the BBQ haven that you never knew you...

Jenna Cockburn
Sep 24, 2022


REVIEW: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2022 | Edinburgh Castle Esplanade
"A celebration of connection and expression!" The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo was back with a bang for the first time in three years...

Jenna Cockburn
Sep 1, 2022


REVIEW: The Choir Of Man | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022
"Welcome To The Jungle" Debuting at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2017, The Choir of Man has been riding the wave of success...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 30, 2022


REVIEW: Unfortunate - The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022
“We Didn’t Make It To Disney” Unfortunate: The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch takes us below the sea and into the dark depths of...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 21, 2022


REVIEW: Raymond Mearns Has No Filter | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022
"Unbelievable Ad-libber. Unreal Observationist. Uncanny Comedic Genius. Oh my!" Raymond will have you laughing from the moment he enters...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 14, 2022


REVIEW: Foodies Festival 2022 | Inverleith Park, Edinburgh
"Buzzed and blazed with the warmth of a fun family and dog friendly atmosphere." This weekend saw the return of the UK’s largest touring...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 8, 2022


REVIEW: Press Launches | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022
The Fringe is back with a bang! I attended the press launches for Underbelly , The Stand Comedy Club , The Free Festival , Greenside ,...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 5, 2022


REVIEW: Disney's The Lion King Musical | Edinburgh Playhouse
"A world of fantasy and beauty... pure theatrical magic!" I was back in my happy place last night for the highly anticipated, Disney’s...

Jenna Cockburn
Jun 8, 2022


REVIEW: An Evening Of Queen | Tribute Concert at Easter Road Stadium, Hibernian FC, Edinburgh
"A must-see for fans of the classic rock gods but is also a guaranteed night of entertainment for rockers of all ages!" On Thursday (19th...

Jenna Cockburn
May 23, 2022


REVIEW: Rock Of Ages | Musical at Edinburgh Playhouse
"An exhilarating, foot-stomping, air-punching extravaganza!" Last night (Tuesday), I was invited along to the Edinburgh Playhouse to the...

Jenna Cockburn
May 11, 2022
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