Performer

Elizabeth Charters was the very first performer on stage at the inaugural Edinburgh International Festival performance in 1947.

Meet the first ever performer to step foot on the festival stage

The Banshee Labyrinth on Niddry Street.

Fringe venue admits unlawfully pulling Jewish comedian’s show

Sachie Mikawa had her trumpet stolen from the Rotunda Theatre overnight on Monday

Performer 'heartbroken' after stolen trumpet was final link to dad

Violinist Jordan Sapphire has been performing to hundreds for free on Calton Hill with his viral sunset performances.

Meet the Edinburgh violinist delighting Calton Hill crowds for free

Bucks Fizz took home the Eurovision title in 1981 after an iconic performance in the contest held in Dublin.

The best British Eurovision entry of all time is 'Making Your Mind Up'

Winner 2025 Red Carpet Awards Europe

European Country Awards Win For West Lothian Performer

The multi-award-winning star of the country music scene is set for two dates only in the UK in 2026.

How to get tickets to Luke Combs two UK area shows in 2026

George Grant

When Tech Fails Drama Begins! New play to be debuted by Scottish writer at Edinb...

Culture and tickets writer Benjamin Jackson shared his experiences, both seeing Slipknot for the first time and interviewing the late bass player Paul Gray.

Remembering Paul Gray, the late Slipknot bassist 15 years on

2,000 Brits took the survey

Revealed: Best British Eurovision entries of all time ranked

Sam Ryder pictured at AIR Studios in Hampstead, London, during musical rehearsals

Critically ill children live their dreams and perform at Disneyland

Chappell Roan will appear at the Royal Highland Showgrounds this August

Pop star Chappell Roan to play biggest ever Scottish date in capital

Morrissey has announced a three-date tour of the UK later this year.

Morrissey announces three-date UK tour in June 2025

Little Picardy is set to open later this summer and will be integrated with the Edinburgh Playhouse

Strictly star announced for Playhouse musical days after exiting show

My Mother Had Two Faces - Karin Trachtenberg

US Performer Karin Trachtenberg Explores the Mother / Daughter Relationship in N...

Sticky Vicky (left) with her daughter - the X-rated Benidorm entertainer has died aged 80 (Credit: Real Sticky Vicky)

Breaking Legendary Benidorm entertainer Sticky Vicky dies aged 80
The beloved, not-safe-for-work Benidorm entertainer “Sticky Vicky,” has died aged 80 her daughter announced on Facebook.
Holly Allton

Craig Revel Horwood . (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)

Breaking Craig Revel Horwood replaces Paul O’Grady in Annie musical

God of War Ragnarök was a big winner at BAFTA Games awards (Photo: BAFTA Games)

BAFTA Games Awards winners 2023 - including God of War Ragnarök

BAFTAs 2023: nominations, hosts, what time it starts and how to watch the BAFTA Film awards?

The BAFTAs 2023: nominations, hosts & how to watch film awards

Jodie Comer is a scouse actress who has a net worth of $6 million. She is best known for playing Oksana Astankova in the spy series, Killing Eve. Due to her performances in this series, Jodie was given a number of awards and accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and a British Academy Television Award for Best Actress.

WhatsOnStage Awards 2023: Full list of winners including Jodie Comer

Pro-wrestler blasts Rishi Sunak over nurses strike at Tokyo Dome

Bruce Willis to make comeback after selling rights for ‘digital twin’

BBC EastEnders: Janine Butcher actor Charlie Brooks exiting soap AGAIN

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Snapshot: Amy Drummond, performer

Interview: Alex Kemp, Livingston Players
Date of birth: 13 November.
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