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Edinburgh Reporter
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Fringe 2025 – read three of our ⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews from the first week here
All of our festival and Fringe coverage can be found at this link here – but here are just three of our four star reviews to whet your appetite. If you see something that you would like to recommend then do get in touch! Click here to send us a message. Lily Blumkin:Nice Try! Could we be seeing the birth of a new comic star? That's the conceit behind Lily Blumkin's Edinburgh debut character comedy show in which, as the narrator, she has a heightened sense of her comedic potential but comes to terms with her insecurities as she sets out on the path to being discovered. Blumkin, 28, starts the show in her New Jersey childhood bedroom, which she recalls smelled 'like beef stew' as she never washed the sheets. An unpeopled photo of it, with its ample well-made double bed, is relayed on an overhead screen, suggesting a lack of action. Read more here Del Valle: A true tale of sex, drugs, rock n roll… and redemption A journey of acting and addiction from Texas to Hollywood, to the Chelsea Hotel and back to a Texas prison cell This show is written and performed by Ned Van Zandt. It is a darkly comic memoir that charts Van Zandt's extraordinary life from teenage acting star to the drug-fuelled chaos of 1970s New York, and eventually the harsh realities of incarceration. This isn't typical Fringe fare – it's a masterpiece that pulls no punches and could be expected to be performed at the International Festival. Van Zandt has worked with Jane Fonda in Coming Home as 'a soldier boy'. He nearly became Luke Skywalker – 'but didn't'. Van Zandt name drops his way through his career, and tells us how he arrived in New York to escape from the West Coast. He was in The Marvellous Mrs Maisel.. Read more here PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement Amy Veltman's Edinburgh Fringe debut tackles a subject most people would rather not discuss over dinner, transforming pelvic floor health into an unexpectedly entertaining hour of theatre. PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement proves that even the most uncomfortable topics can become compelling viewing when approached with wit, warmth, and unflinching honesty. This multimedia solo show breaks taboos with infectious enthusiasm, as Veltman guides audiences through what she calls a 'raw and ridiculous extravaganza.' Her arsenal includes memorable characters, catchy songs, and a gloriously unmedical chart that somehow makes anatomical education genuinely funny. The New York performer demonstrates impressive range, seamlessly shifting between comedic personas while maintaining the show's educational core. Read more here © 2025 Martin McAdam Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Reporter
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Fringe 2025 – Del Valle – A True Tale of Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll…and Redemption ⭐⭐⭐⭐
A journey of acting and addiction from Texas to Hollywood, to the Chelsea Hotel and back to a Texas prison cell This show is written and performed by Ned Van Zandt. It is a darkly comic memoir that charts Van Zandt's extraordinary life from teenage acting star to the drug-fuelled chaos of 1970s New York, and eventually the harsh realities of incarceration. This isn't typical Fringe fare – it's a masterpiece that pulls no punches and could be expected to be performed at the International Festival. Van Zandt has worked with Jane Fonda in Coming Home as 'a soldier boy'. He nearly became Luke Skywalker – 'but didn't'. Van Zandt name drops his way through his career, and tells us how he arrived in New York to escape from the West Coast. He was in The Marvellous Mrs Maisel.. Once in the Big Apple he lived on the ninth floor of the Chelsea Hotel. There he became friends and a supplier of drugs to Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen. He visited them on the fateful night that Nancy was stabbed to death. Did Sid kill her? You will find out that Van Zandt knows more. The performance follows Van Zandt's descent through Hollywood addiction to his unlikely imprisonment in Del Valle, a Texas state prison, where he finds himself giving acting lessons (and sexual favours) to the Junior Grand Dragon of the Texas Aryan Brotherhood in exchange for protection. Ned Van Zandt has mastered the delivery of a solo performance, and this show will take your through all the emotions – it's entertaining, it's funny, its sad, its frightening – but most of all it is great entertainment. Venue: 302 Dairy Room at Underbelly, Bristo Square Time: 14.55 Tickets here Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Produced by Tony Award-winner Craig Balsam, Del Valle comes to the UK: A True First-Hand Account Sid & Nancy, The Chelsea Hotel and life in a Texas Prison
Ned Van Zandt's first-hand true stories of living in the guts of New York City's 1970s music scene, where he shared a wall with Sid Vicious and Nancy Spurgen in the infamous Chelsea Hotel. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... In Del Valle: A True Tale of Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll... and Redemption, Ned Van Zandt tells his own first-hand true stories of living in the guts of New York City's 1970s music scene, where he shared a wall with Sid Vicious and Nancy Spurgen in the infamous Chelsea Hotel. During his time there he frequented their room 100, as well as the iconic Studio 54 and CBGB clubs. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad From after-parties with The Clash to working on a film with Jane Fonda to contemplating asking Chaka Khan if he could borrow $30,000 for rehab - Ned hasseen (and done) it all. New York City InDel Valle, Nedearnestly takes the audience through his debaucherous days in NYC, his Hollywood acting career and his time in a Texas prison - where the almost-famous actor was recognised by a high-ranking inmate who offered "protection" in exchange for acting lessons. Tony Award-winner Craig Balsam is the producer of Del Valle, a play that follows themes of addiction, queerness, celebrity, survival and ultimately, redemption. Ned has already featured in the documentaries Who Killed Nancy? and Sad Vacation, which explore the many theories behind the tragic deaths of Sid and Nancy, but now Ned is telling the story on his own terms. Developed at The Orchard Project and based entirely on Van Zandt's real life, Del Valle doesn't flinch. Expect a punchy, provocative meditation on queerness, celebrity, drugs, and survival – all told with the wry humour and soul-baring honesty of a man who's seen it all. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ned will be bringing his unforgettable show to the Edinburgh Fringe this year at Dairy Room at Underbelly, Bristo Square from August 6th. Tickets can be found here:
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Susanne Bartsch Brings new Exhibition 'Transformation!' to Switzerland
A tribute to creativity, fashion, queerness and self-expression opens in Zurich during Pride Month Susanne Bartsch at the Chelsea Hotel. She is wearing a look by The Blonds. Susanne Bartsch at the launch of Bartschland, 2024. She is wearing a look by Mathu & Zaldy from the early 1990s. New York, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International style icon and legendary nightlife figure Susanne Bartsch returns to her roots this summer with 'Susanne Bartsch – Transformation!', a vibrant exhibition opening June 20, 2025, at the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, the leading Swiss design museum. Launching during Zurich Pride Festival, the exhibition spotlights Bartsch's trailblazing influence on fashion, performance, and LGBTQ+ culture. About the exhibition: a night out in six actsThe exhibition 'Transformation!' at the leading Swiss design museum offers an immersive celebration of Susanne Bartsch's life, artistry, and influence, structured like a night out in six evocative chapters: 'Welcome!', 'Hair and Make-up', 'Getting Ready', 'Queuing', 'The Club' and 'Lounge'. Unveiling a full-scale 'club' and showcasing over 35 of Bartsch's most iconic outfits, each section captures the creative chaos and vibrant community of Bartschland. 'This exhibition is not just about clothes—it's about celebrating individuality, creativity, and community. It's such an honor and I'm thrilled to bring my world back to Switzerland, where my journey began' says Susanne Bartsch. Visitors are greeted by Bartsch herself in a life-sized welcome video, then guided through curated installations that highlight her collaborators, from makeup artists and costume designers to underground style icons. Archival videos, fashion ephemera, and rare photography reflect her enduring role as a cultural connector and LGBTQ+ advocate. The exhibition concludes with a reflective lounge showcasing footage of Susanne Bartsch's most iconic moments, including the Love Ball, her tributes to drag and ballroom culture, a catalog of around 120 signature looks presented by the Museum at FIT, and more Susanne Bartsch: Swiss beginnings to global fameBorn in Switzerland, Bartsch left at 17 for London's punk and New Romantic scenes, later rising to prominence in 1980s New York. Her parties became epicenters of creativity and community, especially for queer artists and performers. With her legendary Love Ball in 1989, Bartsch mobilized the fashion world to support HIV/AIDS awareness, a cause she continues to champion today. Swiss Textile Heritage: St. Gallen, from embroidery to the red carpetSusanne Bartsch's avant-garde fashion celebrates Switzerland's legacy of textile innovation, especially the craftsmanship of St. Gallen, a city renowned for its exquisite embroidery since the 19th century. Bartsch has influenced generations of trailblazing artists and fashion legends, including Thierry Mugler or Lady Gaga, who wore a gown made with St. Gallen embroidery by Nicolas Jebran at the 2019 Met Gala. The city's artisans have long dressed royalty and celebrities alike, most notably, Michelle Obama wore a custom Isabel Toledo ensemble featuring St. Gallen lace at her husband's 2009 presidential inauguration. Zürich Pride FestivalThe exhibition opens on the same day as the Zurich Pride Festival (June 20–21, 2025) the biggest pride celebration in Switzerland. Instagram Live with Susanne Bartsch - win a trip to Switzerland!On June 5 at 12 PM EST, Susanne Bartsch and Out Magazine Editor-in-Chief Daniel Reynolds discuss the exhibition Transformation! and raffle a trip to Switzerland on Out's Instagram live. Susanne Bartsch – Transformation!June 20 – December 7, 2025Opening hours: Tue–Sun 10 am–5 pm, Thu until 8 pmMuseum für Gestaltung Zürich, Ausstellungsstrasse 60Media & partner preview: June 19, 2025, 11 amExclusive Opening: Thursday, June 19, 2025, 7 pmCurated by Meret Ernst with co-curators Susanne Bartsch and Waleed KhairzadaMore Info: Press Materials & ImagesDownload images hereAccess press material here About Museum für Gestaltung Zürich The Museum für Gestaltung Zürich is the leading Swiss museum for design and visual communication. Its internationally significant collection comprises over half a million objects. Through its three Zurich locations, traveling exhibitions, and extensive digital offerings including with over 125,000 works, the museum makes design accessible to a global audience and pioneers digital curation. Press Contact:Divine Bonga, Head of Communications North AmericaSwitzerland TourismPhone: +1 212 757 5944Email: materials available at: About Switzerland TourismSwitzerland Tourism (ST) is the national marketing and promotion organization for Switzerland as a holiday, travel, and convention destination. With a presence in 23 global markets and headquartered in Zurich, ST collaborates closely with the Swiss tourism industry to implement demand-driven campaigns that showcase the country's rich diversity from majestic mountains and pristine nature to vibrant cities and cultural experiences. Funded through a combination of public and private resources, ST promotes sustainable tourism development and aims to inspire travelers year-round with authentic and memorable Swiss experiences. Attachments Susanne Bartsch at the Chelsea Hotel. She is wearing a look by The Blonds. Susanne Bartsch at the launch of Bartschland, 2024. She is wearing a look by Mathu & Zaldy from the early 1990s. CONTACT: Divine Bonga Switzerland Tourism 212-757-5944
CBC
27-04-2025
- CBC
2 men guilty in murder of Toronto youth worker Thane Murray
Two men have been found guilty of murdering a Regent Park youth worker and attempting to murder two of his friends in a 2021 shooting, following a decision in a Toronto court Saturday night. Noah Anderson, 23, and Junior Jahmal Harvey, 23, were among four masked men who opened fire downtown in a parking lot in Regent Park on Sept. 18, 2021, killing 27-year-old Thane Murray and injuring two of his friends, a jury found. The group fired 59 bullets from their handguns that night. Murray was hit 14 times, including in the head, and died at the scene. His two childhood friends both survived the shooting, but one was in a coma for weeks. On Saturday, after a day and a half of deliberation, the jury found both Anderson and Harvey guilty of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. They will receive automatic life sentences with no chance of parole for 25 years. Determining the identity of the shooters was key during the trial. The crown had built a circumstantial case based on surveillance video tracking Anderson, Harvey and the two others shooters driving to and from Regent Park in a Nissan Altima rented under Anderson's name. Video shown to the jury captured the men walking to the car parked on nearby McGill Street after leaving the Chelsea Hotel, where Anderson had rented a room, shortly before the shooting. Footage also captured the men returning in the same car and parking on the same street 30 minutes after the shooting and reentering the hotel. Footage also showed that the men changed clothes and shoes before and after the murder. The Crown argued the motive for the attack was a neighbourhood rivalry. The Crown had played a rap song for the jury, found on Anderson's phone and recorded 10 days after the shooting, in which they argued lyrics credited to Anderson and Harvey described the murder. In the song, titled "Peppered," the rappers call themselves the "RP killas" — RP referring to Regent Park — and rap about a head shot that "sent that boy straight to Jesus." Anderson and Harvey were both 20 at the time of the shooting.
