Tag: Edinburgh Festival

Eddie Izzard arrives in Edinburgh – after running 1600 miles

By Rory Reynolds TRANSVESTITE comic legend Eddie Izzard arrived in Edinburgh yesterday after a gruelling 26 marathons in a row – the equivalent of London...

Politicians slammed by leading childcare expert

By Cara Sulieman CHILD CARE expert Dr Penelope Leach has slammed politicians for making decisions about family issues they don’t fully understand. Speaking to a packed...

‘Scotland’s Oldest Man’ goes to the Edinburgh Festival

By Alexander Lawrie THE MAN dubbed ‘Scotland’s Oldest Man’ claims climbing Munros and contentment with his lot have prolonged his life. Sprightly Edward Robertson, 102, became...

Under-threat Ladyboys of Bangkok protest Edinburgh City Council

By Rory Reynolds THE WORLD famous Lady Boys of Bangkok yesterday protested against controversial plans that could force them to quit the Edinburgh Festival after...

Corbett meets the new Morecambe – 40 years on

By Rory Reynolds PINT-SIZED comedy legend Ronnie Corbett met actor Bob Golding – who plays Eric Morecambe in a play about his life – yesterday...

Lady Boys paint the town red at Festival

By Rory Reynolds IT HAS to be one of the strangest sights yet at this year’s Edinburgh festival – the Lady Boys of Bangkok armed...

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