Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Entertainment
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Bongo Club
The weird and wonderful Bongo Club boasts a long history of hosting everything from
wild club nights to performance art to kids' comedy shows, and is open as a cafe and ex-
hibition space during the day. Now settling into a new venue beneath the Central Library.
(
www.thebongoclub.co.uk
;
66 Cowgate;
CLUB
2)
32
Cabaret Voltaire
CLUB
An atmospheric warren of stone-lined vaults houses Edinburgh's most 'alternative' club,
which eschews huge dance floors and egotistical DJ worship in favour of a 'creative cru-
cible' hosting an eclectic mix of DJs, live acts, comedy, theatre, visual arts and spoken
word. Well worth a look.
(
www.thecabaretvoltaire.com
;
36-38 Blair St;
all South Bridge buses)
33
The Caves
CLUB
A subterranean club venue set in the ancient stone vaults beneath the South Bridge, The
Caves stages a series of infrequent but spectacular one-off club nights - check the What's
On link on the website for upcoming events
( 557 8989;
www.thecavesedinburgh.com
;
8-12
Niddry St South;
35)
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Bedlam Theatre
COMEDY
The Bedlam hosts a long-established (more than 10 years) weekly improvisation slot, the
Improverts, which is hugely popular with local students. Shows kick off at 10.30pm every
Friday, and you're guaranteed a robust and entertaining evening.
( 225 9893;
www.bedlamtheatre.co.uk
;
11b Bristo Pl; admission £5;
2, 23, 27, 41, 42)
