Monthly Archives: August 2014

A Load of Old Maloney

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Tiemo Talk

Kelly Maloney, the boxing promoter formerly known as Frank, has recently undergone gender reassignment. What do readers think? Good on him or is it a load of old Maloney so to speak, an abomination, to genetically transform the way nature … Continue reading →

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Stop in the name of the law

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Tiemo Talk

New Stop & Search guidelines have been adopted by 24 police forces across England and Wales. “Tougher thresholds will mean officers in England and Wales are able to use the most controversial form of stop and search powers much less … Continue reading →

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Notting Hill Carnival

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Tiemo Talk

Well rain might have dampened down Day 2 of the Notting Hill Carnival 2014, but overall from what we’ve seen and read it didn’t deter revellers from making the best of the two day street carnival. This is August in London after all. … Continue reading →

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The Love Punch

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Tiemo Talk

Star rating: ***** Written and Directed by Joel Hopkins. 95 minutes. Reviewed: Monday 21 April 2014 Starring Pierce Brosnan, Emma Thompson, Timothy Spall, Celia Imrie, Louise Bourgoin and Laurent Lafitte, The Love Punch, follows a divorced couple who scheme to … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Best Shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2014

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Tiemo Talk

Approximately 1,000 Comedians are busy performing during the Edinburgh Fringe.  Allied to the fact there are over 3,000 shows to select from in the bumper 407 pages ‘Edinburgh Festival Fringe – Unboring’ 2014 guide, it’s quite a task to decide … Continue reading →

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Tiff Stevenson – Optimist

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Tiemo Talk

Star rating: ***** Gilded Ballon – Teviot Edinburgh Fringe Date of show reviewed – Thursday 7th August 2014 30th July – 23 August 2014 21:15pm. £7-10. Book tickets On cloud nine one minute and battling your inner critic the next? … Continue reading →

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Linlithgow Palace

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Tiemo Talk

Linlithgow Palace Visitor rating: ***** Thursday 7th August 2014 Linlithgow EH49 7AL Scotland Admission prices:  Adult £5.50, Child £3.30, Concession £4.40 Further information and book tickets In a break from visiting comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe I took the … Continue reading →

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Shappi Khorsandi: Because I’m Shappi..

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Tiemo Talk

Star rating: ***** Date of Reviewed show: Wednesday 6th August 2014 King Dome – Pleasance Dome Edinburgh 30th July 2014 – 24 August 2014. 8.30pm. £8.50-13 Book here After being knocked up like a 1950s teenager, she missed the festival … Continue reading →

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Race by David Mamet

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Tiemo Talk

Race by David Mamet South African Season | The Playhouse Company and Assembly Tiemo review rating: ***** Date of reviewed show: Tuesday 5th August 2014 30 July – 25 August 2014 Performance time 15:20. Price £11-13. Book here Assembly George … Continue reading →

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I am Not Malala

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Tiemo Talk

Sadia Azmat Star rating: *** The Space Space Cabaret @ Venue 54 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1SD Where Royal Mile meets North Bridge 0131-510 2387. FREE (Donations welcome) 2-23 August 2014 @11.15a.m. Under pressure. What is it like being a … Continue reading →

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