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Edinburgh Live
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
The Chase star unveils exciting career news away from quiz show
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp Jenny Ryan, a household name and star of The Chase, is showcasing her talents at the Edinburgh Fringe. With a long history of competing on shows like University Challenge, Mastermind, Only Connect, and Weakest Link, Jenny has solidified her reputation as a quiz whiz. However, she's now stepping into the spotlight with a brand-new project. On Instagram, she announced: "MAMMA MIA I'm hitting the Edinburgh Fringe again with a BRAND NEW SHOW for 2025!" "Do I believe ABBA exist? Do you think I was Björn Yesterday? Find out 30 July-17 August at @thepleasance." The Edinburgh Fringe has teased her show, hinting: "Imagine a world where Swedish pop sensations ABBA never really existed... What if we're living in it?" (Image: ITV) Jenny Ryan's show promises to be a thought-provoking and hilarious exploration of her theory of the Mamma Mia multiverse. Edinburgh Fringe teased: "She's given this concept considerable thought, possibly too much. Who really penned Waterloo? Was Andy Garcia a child soldier? "Is ABBA Voyage a collective hallucination? How did that horse get into Meryl Streep's basement? And, crucially, what's Gillian McKeith's role in all of this? A singalong comedy investigation/cry for help." This hour-long performance will take place at the Cabaret Bar at Pleasance Courtyard. Fans flooded Jenny's Instagram comments section with well-wishes. (Image: BBC) Mariacummings72 posted: "Awww that's sounds really exciting Jenny." Shannonsaysnope exclaimed: "I'm in Edinburgh for the first weekend and booked tickets for the Saturday so I am b***** excited! !". Vixleyton couldn't hide their excitement, saying: "YES! Cannot wait! ! !". Her sing-along comedy show was initially teased following Eurovision's final in May with a sneak peek in London. While Jenny's comedy skills are well-known, fans might be surprised to learn that she has also showcased her musical talent on Let's Sing and Dance for Comic Relief, featuring alongside fellow chasers Anne Hegerty, Shaun Wallace, and Mark Labbet. In 2019, Jenny competed in The X Factor Celebrity and charmed the entire country, finishing in third place in the grand finale. The Chase airs on ITV on weekdays at 5pm
Scotsman
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Hal Cruttenden explores life after divorce in new Edinburgh Fringe show
British comedian Hal Cruttenden is making a welcome return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer with a brand-new solo show, 'Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It', which runs at the Pleasance Courtyard's Cabaret Bar from the 30th of July to the 24th of August. 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 this latest outing, Cruttenden brings his trademark blend of sharply observed stand-up and personal confession to the stage, diving deep into the chaos of midlife reinvention. Three years after a very public divorce—his wife of 20 years left him for a firearms officer—Hal finds himself swapping marriage milestones for dating apps and relationship advice from his own grown-up children. Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It explores the absurdity and vulnerability of starting over in your 50s. Far from settling quietly into middle age, Cruttenden is now navigating the modern dating scene with all the neuroses and emotional confusion of a man half his age. And while the passion might still be there, he concedes some things are now done with the lights off. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Despite the upheaval, Hal insists life has taken an unexpectedly fun turn. The show finds him confronting big questions—Is it possible to enjoy yourself more in your 50s than in your 20s? And will he end up happily re-settled or just be that sad older guy who never quite got it together? (c) Steve Ullathorne While he's still figuring it all out, Cruttenden's reflections on social media, modern politics and fatherhood give this show a punchy edge. His audience interactions remain a crowd favourite, though he's often the butt of the joke himself. In addition to his Fringe run, Hal will appear for one night only with Ronni Ancona on 22 August at Gilded Balloon, part of their new podcast project Hal and Ronni in Pieces, which launches with guests including Sally Phillips, Jo Brand and Sadie Frost. He also makes his big screen debut as Winston Churchill in the upcoming film The Man With A Plan, due out this autumn. Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It runs at Pleasance Courtyard – Cabaret Bar from 30 July to 24 August (not 12 August), at 9.30pm. Tickets are available at
