The Famous Spiegeltent

31/10/2025

It's got a circus, a spooky clown, mysterious fortune teller, lions, a motorbike (with a solo Thelma & Louise inspired moment), and the black dog! Plus a great tune with amazing band, including special guest musician John Convertino (Calexico) on drums.

It's the new video by Dean Owens (who was one of the stars of the Sounds of Scotland music gig series during the Ed Fringe) - Wall of Death is out today. Ah g'wan, give it a click! :-)

Featuring 's John Convertino as second drummer.From Spirit Ridge album (recorded at Crinale Studio, Italy), released on Continental Record Ser...

31/08/2025

It's our very last day at St Andrew Sq, Edinburgh, and the very last La Clique of this, its 21st season is at 6.30pm tonight. There may be a very small no of tickets left if you're quick!
https://thefamousspiegeltent.online.red61.co.uk/event/90:1/
Big thanks to The Scotsman and Scotland on Sunday for running these stunning pictures from the show this weekend. And again THANK YOU EDINBURGH for all your support. We've had a ball :-) Hope to see you again next year.

29/08/2025

Congratulations to the wonderful Christine Bovill.
"a transporting, emotionally charged journey... Bovill doesn't merely sing Piaf, she resurrects her spirit while simultaneously making the music deeply personal" (5 STARS)
And the packed audiences for her 3 Famous Spiegeltent shows (all with standing ovations) would agree.
Hopefully see you again next year, Christine

In a festival teeming with noise and novelty, Piaf Revisited is a quiet triumph. A transporting, emotionally charged journey through chanson.

29/08/2025

Over your head, under your skin, below the belt – hang onto your hat and strap yourself in for... La Clique. Just 3 more chances to see our very special 21st anniversary edition of La Clique!
Sat 30 Aug - 6.30pm, 9pm
Sun 31 Aug - 6.30pm
And a massive THANK YOU Edinburgh for turning up and making this a thrilling anniversary year.
Tickets here - https://thefamousspiegeltent.online.red61.co.uk/event/90:1/

27/08/2025

La Clique is featured in Edinburgh Reporter's list of "5 Things You Need to Know Today" :-D (Scroll down for some stats and a "thank you" message from Spiegelmaestro David Bates).

Edinburgh joins Eurocities call to action Edinburgh joins more than 40 other cities in Europe to reaffirm their commitment to cultural development which is inclusive and environmentally responsible. The pledge reinforces the Council’s commitment to sustainability and equity in culture, already emb...

26/08/2025

The Fringe is over, but the Spiegel Garden is still open, and La Clique rolls on till Sun 31st Aug, with 5 EXTRA SHOWS!

And 4 more Sounds of Scotland shows to go too. Come and join us for the last days of August.
Tickets and info here:

Leave your troubles at the door, you're with us now. Welcome to The Famous Spiegeltent.

17/08/2025

This time round we’ll be in the cover of darkness and have a few cheeky surprises in store for all in attendance.

Come revel in the bone as we are set up to take over the stunning Famous Spiegeltent in just over a weeks time as part of Sounds of Scotland Showcase.

We’ll be joined by very special guests on stage!

9:30pm

Adv Tickets - —— https://www.thestand.co.uk/performance/20493/black-cat-bone-special-guests/20250826/the%20famous%20spiegeltent