WHAT ' S ON 1st- 3rd AUGUST
01-Aug-2013 HOWDEN PARK CENTRE: 7.30pm Howden LIVINGSTON 01506 433634 Project Y- Join the talented dancers of Project Y 2013 for an inspiring evening of dance. Now in its eighth year and bringing together performers from across Scotland this successful programme.- £ 6.50( Prices Vary)
01-Aug-2013 until 11-Aug-2013 ST ANDREW SQUARE: 10am – 7pm – daily. EDINBURGH CITY CENTRE Wish you were there- Following last years’ success, we’ re delighted to again be hosting our showcase event‘ Wish You Were There …’ at St Andrew Square Garden during the Edinburgh festival from the 1st to 11th August 2013. The high profile event will provide visitors to Edinburgh with an area of retreat during the busy festival period, whilst showcasing all that East Lothian has to offer.‘ Wish You Were There …’ will highlight the region’ s rich golf heritage, range of activities, local food and drink specialities and independent retailers, in the stunning natural surroundings of the region.- www. visiteastlothian. org / wish-you-were-there. asp
01-Aug-2013 until 31-Aug-2013 SCOTTISH SEABIRD CENTRE: Weekends only 2-3pm The Harbour, NORTH BERWICK 01620 890 202 Mini Makers- Fun‘ make and do’ sessions for kids age 4 to 8. Included with entry into the Discovery Centre and FREE for members. Weekends only 2-3pm- www. seabird. org
01-Aug-2013 until 25-Aug-2013 ASSEMBLY ROOMS: 11am 54 George Street EDINBURGH CITY CENTRE 0131 220 4348 Princess Pumpalot: The Farting Princess- She › s a princess and she farts. What more do you need to know? Can Princess Pumpalot protect Wiffyville Castle from the invasion of low-flying gnomes?
02-Aug-2013 until 24-Aug-2013 LAURISTON HALL: 9-11pm 28 Lauriston St EDINBURGH 0131 229 9821 Fringe ceilidhs- with caller Ken Gourlay & ceilidh band HLI / Flaming Heather / Scott Leslie / Willie Fraser. Soft drinks £ 1, alcohol £ 3. Piper. Some international folkdances. No stiletto or high heel shoes please.- www. edinburghceilidhs. co. uk
02-Aug-2013 until 25-Aug-2013 PLEASANCE: 12:30am EDINBURGH CASSETTEBOY vs DJ RUBBISH- Introducing the must see mash up at this year’ s Edinburgh Festival. This is the late night show of the festival that needs to be seen to be believed! Making their debut appearance are YouTube sensations Cassetteboy alongside idiot rapper DJ Rubbish. Expect dancing, laughing, silliness and swearing when Cassetteboy vs DJ Rubbish takes over the Ace Dome at the Pleasance for 15 nights this August.
02-Aug-2013 until 25-Aug-2013 GILDED BALLOON CAVES: 17:45 EDINBURGH DIANE SPENCER- New Current- Woman of The Year 2013 Chortle Best Newcomer- Award Winner 2011 Adelaide Fringe Awards- Best Comedy( Emerging) Nominee 2011 Hottest Comedians.
02-Aug-2013 until 25-Aug-2013 THE STAND COMEDY CLUB: 1.10pm 5 York Place EDINBURGH 0131 558 7272 Katie Mulgrew: Your Dad’ s Not Funny- One of the UK’ s circuit’ s“ bright young things”( Broadway Baby), Katie Mulgrew’ s takes to the stage for her debut Edinburgh solo show.- www. thestand. co. uk
02-Aug-2013 until 25-Aug-2013 THE STAND COMEDY CLUB: 17:40 5 York Place EDINBURGH 0131 558 7272 Mary Bourke- Muffragette- Irish born writer and comedian Mary Bourke is an understated star – however this year her star is set to shine. Mary returns to Edinburgh festival with her brand new show‘ Muffragette’ after last year’ s magnificent and critically acclaimed‘ Hail Mary’ show.- £ 7.00- www. thestand. co. uk
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02-Aug-2013 until 25-Aug-2013 THE STAND COMEDY CLUB: 17:10 5 York Place EDINBURGH 0131 558 7272 Lucy Porter- Northern Soul- Fringe favourite Lucy Porter’ s latest( and greatest) show is about never quite knowing where you belong.- www. thestand. co. uk
02-Aug-2013 BRUNTON THEATRE: 7.30pm Ladywell Way MUSSELBURGH 0131665 2240 Dunedin Consort- John Butt’ s world renowned Dunedin Consort and regular visitors to East Lothian’ s Lammermuir Festival perform a thrilling programme of baroque music at The Brunton.- Tickets £ 15(£ 13)- www. thebrunton. co. uk
02-Aug-2013 QUEEN’ S HALL: 8pm 87-89 Clerk Street EDINBURGH SOUTHSIDE 01316683456 Stanley Odd- Edinburgh hip-hop band reprise their stunning Celtic Connections show with spectacular 12-piece string section, the Electric String Orchestra.- www. thequeenshall. net
02-Aug-2013 FESTIVAL THEATRE EDINBURGH: 7.30pm 13 / 29 Nicolson Street EDINBURGH SOUTHSIDE YOUNG CHINA SHINES: SWAN LAKE- Making their Edinburgh Fringe debut, eighty 7- to 12-year old students handpicked from China’ s leading children’ s ballet school present Swan Lake, reimagined as a modern-day fable.- www. edtheatres. com
02-Aug-2013 until 17-Aug-2013 SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE: 5pm( 1hr) 43-45 High Street EDINBURGH OLD TOWN 0131 5569579 Soddin’ Flodden- Fri 2 – Sat 17 Aug( not 12) Ages 12 + 241: Mon 5 & Tue 6 IDEOMS Theatre 1513, Flodden Field: among the dead lay Scotland › s most popular Stewart King and the flower of her nobility.
02-Aug-2013 BEECRAIGS COUNTRY PARK: 10am & 11.45am LINLITHGOW 01506 844516 Archery- Every Friday from 5th July to 9th August 2013( Archery only on 5th and 12th July) Suitable for anyone 8 years old and above( under 12s must be accompanied by an adult).
03-Aug-2013 THE CARLTON HOTEL: 11.00-16.00 19 North Bridge EDINBURGH 01483 500507 Bohemia Festival Fair at the Carlton!- Arts craft vintage and design fair beautiful selection of Hand crafts, jewllery, art, prints, scarves, soaps. candles, childrens items, designer hats and gifts etc- free
03-Aug-2013 JOHN GRAY CENTRE: 1.30-3.30pm Lodge Street HADDINGTON 01620 828200 Make your own peg doll outfit!- From earliest times, parents gave their babies and toddlers wooden‘ stump dolls’ or peg dolls, to play with, make clothes for – and also to chew on when they were growing new teeth!- www. johngraycentre. org
03-Aug-2013 QUEEN’ S HALL: 8pm 87-89 Clerk Street EDINBURGH SOUTHSIDE 01316683456 King Creosote- Following their triumphant Fringe show last year, Mercury Prize nominee Kenny Anderson and full band return to The Queen › s Hall.- www. thequeenshall. net
03-Aug-2013 THE CARLTON HOTEL: 11-4 19 North Bridge EDINBURGH 01483 500507 Bohemia Festival Arts craft vintage fair- Arts craft vintage and design fair some of scotlands most talented artists jewellery designers hat makers, candlemakers, cake makers soap makers etc next to busy relaxed barcello cafe bar a great day out!- free entry
03-Aug-2013 until 04-Aug-2013 SEVEN STORIES: 10am-5pm 30 Lime St NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 0845 271 0777 Perfect Pixies and Fabulous Fairies Weekend- Flutter your wings and soar down to Seven Stories for a weekend full of perfect pixies, fabulous fairies and glitter!- www. sevenstories. org. uk
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