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Talk Porty ~ Portobello Forum for Portobello in Edinburgh, Scotland 2017-07-31T12:00:16+01:00 http://forum.talkporty.org/feed.php?f=23 2017-07-31T12:00:16+01:00 2017-07-31T12:00:16+01:00 http://forum.talkporty.org/viewtopic.php?t=6185&p=98332#p98332 <![CDATA[Announcements • Porty Comedy Night - Fringe Special Sat 5th August]]>
Starring PATRICK MONAHAN

Winner of ITV1s Show Me the Funny
Best Newcomer at the Loaded LAFTA Awards
Radio Forth Best Stand-Up Peoples Choice Award

A star-in-the-making
Daily Telegraph

Twinkle-toed, mischievousMonahan raised the roof.
The Sun

Bright young talent, high energy and conviction, his material is great; hes going to go far.
Sunday Times

This gifted livewire commands the stage with a mix of wit and force of personality. Evening Standard Bruce Dessau

Lovable stuff The Independent
A definite must see EDINBURGH FESTIVALS MAGAZINE

Monahan possesses the rare ability to be hilarious without being outrageous.
THREE WEEKS

Main Support...
STEPHEN CARLIN
“Droll and furrowed and gorgeous. Awesome joke writer." Time Out

“His brand of deadpan wit is well overdue widespread recognition.” Broadway Baby

"One of the most inventive stand-ups on the Fringe. Knowingly cynical and hilarious delightfully deadpan Scot." Chortle ★★★★


"Unsettlingly funny with flashes of greatness." The List

Featuring our very special guest star BILLY KIRKWOOD!

With your regular MC, the legendary Joppa Superstar...
STEVEN DAVIDSON
Incredibly funny Gulf Weekly
Excellent The Scotsman
A great style of boy-next-door mixed with utter absurdity which provokes many genuine laughs Edinburghguide.com

Tickets available from Dalriada. Edinburgh's Bar on the Beach or at the link below
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3017003

Statistics: Posted by StevenDavidson — 31 Jul 2017, 12:00

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Starring...
SCOTT AGNEW

Scottish Comedian of the Year Winner 2008
a bold, brash, barnstorming performancea powerhouse set Chortle

a comedy performance peppered with killer gags delivered with deadly accuracy. Evening Times

"electrifying" - The Guardian

With amazing support from WILL NAAMEH

Glasgow State Bar Gong Show winner
2016 Edinburgh Revue Stand Up Champion.

"An exceptionally dazzling performance" - The Skinny

"Floored the audience" - Broadway Baby

Featuring 3 special guests - LIAM CUMBERS, ROSS THOMSON & SCOTTISH COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR FINALIST STEPHEN BUCHANAN

With your amazing regular compere STEVEN DAVIDSON
"Uproarious laughter and applause...nearly lifted the roof off...excellent" - Edinburgh Evening News
"A great style of boy-next-door mixed with utter absurdity provokes many genuine laughs" - EdinburghGuide.com
"Incredibly funny" - GULF WEEKLY

Tickets from Dalriada and online at http://portycomedymay.bpt.me/

Statistics: Posted by StevenDavidson — 03 May 2017, 21:09

]]> 2017-03-14T14:52:58+01:00 2017-03-14T14:52:58+01:00 http://forum.talkporty.org/viewtopic.php?t=6183&p=98330#p98330 <![CDATA[Announcements • The Porty Comedy Night Friday March 17th 830pm at Dalriada]]>
The world's greatest night of comedy with a free sea swimming option before the show returns with a magnificent lineup! Tickets from Dalriada or online at http://portycomedymarch17.bpt.me/

Starring...

STUART MITCHELL
"Scotland's brightest comedy talent!" The Sun

"Comparisons will inevitably be drawn between Mitchell and Kevin Bridges" ThreeWeeks

"Huge talent" Broadway Baby

'Remarkable' Daily Record

With great support from...

ALLAN LINDSAY
Scottish Comedian of the Year Finalist

Featuring Scotland's new stand up star MEGAN SHANDLEY

Very special guest PAUL SAVAGE
A wonderful way with words BBC

Genuinely brilliant. Writes a good joke, draws a good cartoon: an all round hoot The Guardian

Paul Savage was fantastic Portsmouth News

An engaging and affable labour of love from a man determined to find comedy in the unlikeliest of places Broadway Baby

And your regular host...

STEVEN DAVIDSON
Uproarious laughter and applauseexcellent Edinburgh Evening News
A great style of boy-next-door mixed with utter absurdity provokes many genuine laughs EdinburghGuide.com
Incredibly funny GULF WEEKLY

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Fantastic support from...

JOHN GAVIN
Another former Scottish Comedian of the Year!

WILL NAAMEH

Glasgow State Bar Gong Show winner
2016 Edinburgh Revue Stand Up Champion.

"An exceptionally dazzling performance" - The Skinny

"Floored the audience" - Broadway Baby

With special guest Lady Shona Lawson

And your regular MC, STEVEN DAVIDSON

"Uproarious laughter and applause...excellent" - Edinburgh Evening News
"A great style of boy-next-door mixed with utter absurdity provokes many genuine laughs" - EdinburghGuide.com
"Incredibly funny" - GULF WEEKLY

Tickets from Dalriada on the Promenade or online at http://portycomedyjanuary.bpt.me/

Statistics: Posted by StevenDavidson — 20 Jan 2017, 13:57

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With fantastic support from the Towerbank Primary School Choir, Lothian Dance Academy, Creative Dance and loads of other local heroes!

25% of all profits go to Towerbank School.

Performance Times and Dates are as follows...
Friday 9th - Matinee 2pm
Friday 9th - 7pm
Saturday 10th - Matinee 2pm
Sunday 11th - 7pm
Sunday 12th - Matinee 230pm

Tickets available from COVE, 250 Porty High Street or online at http://beanstalk.bpt.me/

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]]> 2016-10-26T14:24:21+01:00 2016-10-26T14:24:21+01:00 http://forum.talkporty.org/viewtopic.php?t=6179&p=98325#p98325 <![CDATA[Announcements • The Portobello Comedy Night - Friday 4th November]]>
Headliner VIV GEE

Simply a genius Scotland on Sunday
So sharp she could cut herself Edinburgh Evening News

With amazing support from...

ROSS LESLIE

2014 finalist Scottish Comedian Of The Year
2014 finalist Nandos UK New Act Competition


STUART MCPHERSON

Scottish Comedy Awards 'Best Newcomer' nominee 2016

So you Think You're Funny Finalist 2016

Chortle Student Comedy Award Finalist 2015


LARAH BROSS

"Very funny" - The Scotsman

With a bonus guest and your magnificent regular MC...
STEVEN DAVIDSON
"Incredibly funny" Gulf Weekly
"Uproarious laughter and applause" Edinburgh Evening News
"Has a great style of boy-next-door mixed with utter absurdity which provokes many genuine laughs" Edinburghguide.com

Tickets from dalriada or online at...

http://portycomedynov.bpt.me/

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]]> 2016-02-10T16:59:53+01:00 2016-02-10T16:59:53+01:00 http://forum.talkporty.org/viewtopic.php?t=6173&p=98316#p98316 <![CDATA[Announcements • The Portobello Comedy Night - Festival of Ireland Special]]>
Tickets available behind the bar at Dalriada, or online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2501686


Press reviews for Stu Who?...

"Stu has a fine turn of phrase, a taste for the unexpected, a relaxed approach, a totally professional sense of timing, but his humour always packs a punch." Festival Times

"Highly entertaining" The Herald

"Inspired gags...an absolute delight" Chortle


Press reviews for Steven Davidson...

"Incredibly funny" Gulf Weekly
"Uproarious laughter and applause" Edinburgh Evening News
"Has a great style of boy-next-door mixed with utter absurdity which provokes many genuine laughs" Edinburghguide.com

Statistics: Posted by StevenDavidson — 10 Feb 2016, 16:59

]]> 2015-12-01T22:12:10+01:00 2015-12-01T22:12:10+01:00 http://forum.talkporty.org/viewtopic.php?t=6171&p=98312#p98312 <![CDATA[Announcements • Forgotten Carols concert]]> 3pm at St Mark's church, EH15 2AR

Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations, and join us for this beautiful and atmospheric concert of songs woven together with readings of contemporary poetry and prose. The concert features “forgotten” carols originating from Britain’s rich folk traditions and is researched and put together by Ali Burns. It is performed by Ali's new choir SongTribe, with readings by Dave Francis.

In aid of the Refugee Survival Trust

Tickets £8 (£6 concession) from or on the door.

Statistics: Posted by Ros — 01 Dec 2015, 22:12

]]> 2015-11-16T12:10:12+01:00 2015-11-16T12:10:12+01:00 http://forum.talkporty.org/viewtopic.php?t=6170&p=98311#p98311 <![CDATA[Announcements • Cinderella - The Portobello Pantomime]]>
This year's extravaganza will be CINDERELLA, starring Billy Kirkwood("Undeniably funny...unspeakably juvenile!" - The Scotsman) Steven Davidson ("Uproarious laughter and applause" - Edinburgh Evening News), Paul Lyall, The Towerbank Choir, Lothian Dance Academy, Tribe Porty Youth Theatre and directed by Shauna Macdonald and Larah Bross.

25% of all profits made will go to Towerbank School.

OH YES YOU WILL!

Tickets available from Cove, 250 Portobello High Street, and online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2252551

Performance times are as follows...

Friday Night 11th December 1900
Saturday Matinee 12th December 1400
Saturday Night 12th December 1900
Sunday Morning 13th December 1030
Sunday Matinee 13th December 1500

Statistics: Posted by StevenDavidson — 16 Nov 2015, 12:10

]]> 2015-09-08T12:29:38+01:00 2015-09-08T12:29:38+01:00 http://forum.talkporty.org/viewtopic.php?t=6168&p=98308#p98308 <![CDATA[Announcements • The Church of Scotland in Portobello is no more]]> Statistics: Posted by Sceptic — 08 Sep 2015, 12:29

]]> 2015-08-19T09:07:11+01:00 2015-08-19T09:07:11+01:00 http://forum.talkporty.org/viewtopic.php?t=6166&p=98302#p98302 <![CDATA[Announcements • Can you lend us a helping hand?]]>
Volunteers are central to Helping Hands, and we want to involve around 90 volunteers to deliver cooking classes, gardening sessions at our Community Growing Space, and be part of our Hit Squads who provide a decorating service for our Clients.

We want to get local people involved in the Project, so if you live in the area and would like to gain new skills and qualifications, get active, and meet new people, we want to hear from you. To become a volunteer, you don’t need experience, just a lot of enthusiasm to help someone feel part of their community again. Please get in touch for more information via phone on 0131 4767741 or email admin@freshstartweb.org.uk

Statistics: Posted by HelpingHands — 19 Aug 2015, 09:07

]]> 2015-07-21T17:24:22+01:00 2015-07-21T17:24:22+01:00 http://forum.talkporty.org/viewtopic.php?t=6163&p=98298#p98298 <![CDATA[Announcements • Porty Comedy Night Fringe Special Sat 8th August]]>
PATRICK MONAHAN

Winner of ITV1's 'Show Me The Funny'
Best Newcomer, Loaded LAFTA Awards 2012
2011 Forth Radio Best Stand-Up People's Choice Award
"A star in the making" Daily Telegraph
"Instantly loveable, wonderfully unique" Metro

JOHN SCOTT

"Confidently told hilarious tales of class-based woe, nothing missed the mark in a superb set where every story was expertly crafted before being subverted with a killer punch line. After practicing comedy for five arduous years, expect to see his name somewhere big very soon." The List

"John Scott is an excellent comic and this is without doubt the first step on the road to a long and successful career in comedy." The Sun

" Always plays a blinder. Never hits a dry patch. People were literally in tears of laughter." Edinburgh Evening News

"Among the top 5 comics emerging from Scotland." The Observer

"A genuinely gifted comedian." The Skinny

IVO GRAHAM
Winner of 'So You Think You're Funny'
"One of the best young comedians around" Time Out
"Wonderful, beautifully constructed comedy" The Scotsman

With special guest NI TV Star MICKEY BARTLETT!

STEVEN DAVIDSON (MC)

'Incredibly Funny' Gulf Weekly
'Uproarious laughter and applause...excellent...nearly lifted the roof off' Edinburgh Evening News
'Boyish charm and utter absurdity provokes many laughs' EdinburghGuide.Com

Tickets £10 available from behind the bar at Dalriada, 77 Promenade,or online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1850319

Statistics: Posted by StevenDavidson — 21 Jul 2015, 17:24

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Live music from Lorraine and the Borderlands, Various Moons and Fish to Fry. Hosted by performance poet Rachel Amey.

Raising funds for Indreni Children's Home, Kathmandu - showing solidarity for Nepali people following the recent earthquake.

Homemade samosas and cake, Nepali chai, and a raffle. Family friendly - children go free. BYOB if you like - corkage by donation.

Tickets at www.portyshindig.eventbrite.co.uk or on the door. £6 / £4 concession. Children free.

WHERE? Tribe Porty (above Earthy Foods), 19 Windsor Place, Portobello, EH15 2BG

WHEN? This weekend...27th June, 3pm-7pm.

Statistics: Posted by Portynick3 — 23 Jun 2015, 22:03

]]> 2015-05-26T10:08:14+01:00 2015-05-26T10:08:14+01:00 http://forum.talkporty.org/viewtopic.php?t=6158&p=98292#p98292 <![CDATA[Announcements • The Porty Comedy Night - Friday June 19th 830pm]]>
Usually we have a summer break, but in its place is a hilarious PCN summmer special, packed with acts of the highest quality!

Starring yet another Scottish Comedy Legend on a trip to the Costa del Porty...

BRUCE MORTON
'Devastatingly funny - wry and poignant' (The Scotsman)
'Gesture and commentary of the highest class'(The Observer)
'Supremely talented and imaginative' (Time Out)
'Mirth-God' (The Herald)

So You Think You're Funny Winner
Sunday Times Comedy Award
Spirit of Mayfest Award
Perrier Nominee
Scotland on Sunday Critics Award

With superstrong support from...

DAISY EARL
Best New Comedian Scottish Variety Awards 2015
Best Newcomer Nominee Scottish Comedy Awards 2015
Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year Finalist 2014

CHRISTOPHER MACARTHUR-BOYD
So You Think You're Funny? finalist (2014)
Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist (2014)
Best New Comedian 2015 Scottish Variety Awards (nominee)
Best Newcomer at the 2015 Scottish Comedy Awards (nominee)

With your regular MC...

STEVEN DAVIDSON
"Incredibly funny" (Gulf Weekly)
"Uproarious Laughter and applause...excellent" (Edinburgh Evening News)
"Boyish charm and utter absurdity makes for many genuine laughs" (EdinburghGuide.com)

And a VERY SPECIAL MYSTERY GUEST!

Come along and see why we have been nominated Best Small Comedy club twice in the Scottish Comedy Awards. Or live forever in a world of regret!

Tickets £10 from behind the bar at Dalriada, or online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1573020

Statistics: Posted by StevenDavidson — 26 May 2015, 10:08

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ADVENTURE. ACTION. OCEAN LIFE.

Come along, ocean lovers!

For more tour dates, trailers and tickets go to http://www.oceanfilmtour.com!

Swim along on
TWITTER | http://www.twitter.com/oceanfilmtour
INSTAGRAM | http://www.instagram.com/oceanfilmtour
PINTEREST | http://www.pinterest.com/oceanfilmtour

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