What's on: Sunday May 8

Published on Monday 14 January 2008 18:22

&#149 EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS DAILY LISTINGS

The Great Lafayette Festival

A weekend of events celebrating perhaps the greatest magician who ever lived, 100 years after his death. Check venue for full programme detials.

Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Nicolson Street, various times and prices, 0131-529 6000

WHOSE LUNCH IS IT ANYWAY?

Two hours of improvised comedy with Stuart Murphy and Gary Dobson.

The Stand, York Place, 1pm, free, 0131-558 7272

The Sunday Night Laugh-In

Round off the weekend with our comedy cocktail which has the emphasis on the chilled and the laid back. At least five acts on each bill ensure variety and its great value at just a fiver. With Sanderson Jones, Rick Molland, Martin McAllister and Richard Gadd. Hosted by Billy Kirkwood.

The Stand, York Place, 8.30pm, 6 (5), 0131-558 7272

St Giles' at Six

George Heriot's School provide the music.

St Giles' Cathedral, Royal Mile, 6pm, free, 0131-226 0673

The Sunday Sinners

Classic Tamla Motown Funk/Soul sounds from infectiously groovy five-piece fronted by dynamic singer Fiona Lynch.

The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 11pm, 2 (1), 0131-220 4298

PS I Love You and Miaoux Miaoux

Ontario duo headline.

Sneaky Pete's, Cowgate, 7pm, 7, 0131-225 1757

The Alarm

The Alarm celebrate their 30th anniversary.

Liquid Room, Victoria Street, 7pm, 15, 0131-225 2564

Renee Stefanie

Nikki Marshall and Suzie Young: Three jazz vocalists share the bill.

The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 8pm, 4 (3), 0131-220 4298

Dan Clark

Star of BBC3's How Not To Live Your Life performs comedy songs with a live band.

Queen's Hall, Clerk Street, 8pm, 15, 0131-668 2019

CILLA SLACK

Pop and chart.

GHQ, Picardy Place, free before 11pm, 4 after, 0845-166 6024

COALITION

Drum & bass, breaks, dubstep, techno and electro.

Sneaky Pete's, Cowgate, 10pm, free, 0131-225 1757

RISE

DJ John Hutchison presents a fun and original mash up of funky house, electro disco, club classics and R&B vocals.

Opal Lounge, George Street, 10pm, 4, 0131-226 2275

ROCK SHOW

Rock, punk and alternative.

The Hive, Niddry Street, 10pm, free, 0131-556 0444

SUNDAY ROAST

New mix of indie, pop and electro.

Liquid Room, Victoria Street, 10.30pm, free, 0131-225 2564

KILLER KITSCH

Electronic music of all ages for all ages.

Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 10.30pm, 0131-220 6176

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