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The Mother Superior

Good food and good tunes galore in this colourful Leith local.

What's On @ The Mother Superior

Whisky and Witches
Music

Whisky and Witches

1 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

An immersive, magical and musical whisky experience. After 25 sold-out shows, the award-nominated, 5-star immersive, theatrical whisky tasting is back for their third Fringe! Immerse yourself in a captivating journey as the essence and spirit of whisky unfolds through enchanting music and storytelling. We will also unveil women's role in shaping the history of alcohol, including sharing how some were framed as witches. Join us for this 2-hour experience while enjoying five drams from our sponsor The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. The experience also includes a day pass to visit a SMWS site! Read more at www.smws.com. None
Crying at the Meat Raffle
Comedy
Stand-up

Crying at the Meat Raffle

4 Aug 2025 - 12 Aug 2025

Hannah Ireland and Rosie Hess New-ish comedians Hannah and Rosie bring you a chaotic and heartfelt hour of stand-up comedy. Inviting a different friend each night to explore themes of love, loss and existential dread – Crying At the Meat Raffle promises to be hilarious, unhinged, and oddly moving. And yeah, so what? There might be meat. Cry about it. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Venue is downstairs so is not fully accessible / is not accessible for wheelchair users.
Jotunger: a Viking Feast and Musical Experience
Music
Jotunger Experience the immersive Viking journey! Travel to the Viking Age as the renowned Scandinavian band Jotunger takes the stage, clad in full Viking gear. With their ancient instruments, they open a door to the past through original compositions, familiar Viking songs and tales from the Sagas. You won’t go hungry or thirsty on this journey either, as the experience includes three small courses and two drinks – including a selection of mead from the Danish company Mjødgård! From the Viking Age, Scotland and Scandinavia have been connected and we will demonstrate how. None
Whisky 101
Days out

Whisky 101

6 Aug 2025 - 20 Aug 2025

The Mother Superior Have you ever wanted to learn the basics of whisky in a fun, relaxed environment? Look no further than The Mother Superior, Leith's premier whisky hot spot. Join the management team for a boozy introduction to the world of Scottish whisky, where you'll discover the rich history, diverse flavours and cultural significance of this iconic spirit. Included: 4 x whiskies selected by your host, guided tasting, knowledge on the basics of whisky and some fun facts. Audience participation

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