Susan Morrison is historically funny
Susan Morrison, host of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Time Travels', will take you through some of Scotland's seediest, skankiest and scandalous history. And the funniest.
About Susan Morrison is historically funny
| 29th December 2024 | |
| Starts 5pm | |
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The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh 5 York Place, Edinburgh New Town EH1 3EB |
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| £8 - £10 | |
| Visit the event website here | |
Walking tours are great, but sometimes the weather isn't.
So come and join us in our cozy club on a comfy seat with a drink in your hand to take a sit-down no-walking tour.
Susan Morrison, host of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Time Travels', will take you through some of Scotland's seediest, skankiest and scandalous history. And the funniest.
Who was Benjamin Franklin's pirate? Is an umbrella a good cure for the clap? Do you know how to find a sassy lassie up the High Street? Who’s hiding in the cupboards when you’re having a bit of nookie in 1790?
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