What's on in Edinburgh: 10 live shows you can see in January after Covid restrictions are lifted
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced earlier this week that, as of Monday, January 24, Covid restrictions on indoor gatherings would be lifted.
It was great news for the entertainment industry, who have effectively been forced to close their doors for the last month.
Many of us will be keen to get back to live entertainment and support the bealeagued businesses and individuals who have taken a major financial hit over the last two years – from actors and comedians to front of house staff and lighting assistants.
Anxious venues have cancelled a huge number of shows and events for the majority of January, but some still remain on the calendar.
So, here are 10 live shows you can see next week.
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Many of us will be keen to get back to live entertainment and support the bealeagued businesses and individuals who have taken a major financial hit over the last two years – from actors and comedians to front of house staff and lighting assistants.
5. Suggs - What A King Cnut
Madness frontman Suggs will be appearing at the Queen's Hall on Friday, January 28, with his second spoken word show - 'What A King Cnut'. Following the first show, which was about how he found fame, this show tells what happened next - from suffering vertigo on the roof of Buckingham Palace and nearly blowing the closing ceremony of the Olympics, to the embarrassing stuff that happened at Glastonbury. Photo: Ian Gavan
6. Mariachi Death Squad
For those of us who have missed intimate gigs and rowdy mosh pits, Mariachi Death Squad play Sneaky Pete's on Thursday, January 27. The Edinburgh group are described as being a "reverb crashin’, point breakin’ instrumental power surf rock band". Photo: Mariachi Death Squad
7. The Johnny Cash Roadshow
Another great night out for music fans wanting to hear some classic songs, The Johnny Cash Roadshow will arrive at the Usher Hall on Saturday, January 29. Endorsed by the Cash Family, the show features award-winning Clive John as the Man In Black, alongside his iconic wife June Carter, played by Meghan Thomas. Photo: The Johnny Cash Roadshow
8. MANIPULATE: Eat Me
Part of the MANIPULATE theatre festival running at The Studio on Potterrow, there will be two performances of 'Eat Me' on Sunday, January 30, and Monday, January 31. Strictly for adults, it's billed as "a luscious, incendiary theatre show about unconventional love, chaos, control and the shifting complexities of power", performed by cutting-edge theatre collective Snap. Photo: MANIPULATE