Edinburgh Playhouse Fringe Brochure

VENUES 59 & 59A

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Bienvenue, Willkommen, Accoglienza, Bienvenida, Fáilte and Welcome to the Playhouse on the Fringe 2015.

We are extremely proud to be part of the world’s largest arts festival and excited to share with you our eclectic programme of events. You’ll find something funny, something musical, something feathery, something tasty and maybe something crazy. Whether you choose to join us in our main theatre, the largest in the UK, or in our cosy Cabaret Bar, The Boards, we are sure you will find something to whet your appetite.

As a key Edinburgh International Festival venue and as Scotland’s home to Broadway and the West End, you can see us beyond the Fringe Festival, we’re here all year! Check out atgtickets.com/edinburgh for our full diary listings.

Have a wonderful Fringe Festival.

Adam Knight General Manager

EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE STAGE EXPERIENCE PRESENTS

EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE VENUE 59 If Carlsberg made theatres...

With a capacity of over 3000 seats and the ‘favourite stage in Scotland’ of Billy Connolly, the Playhouse boasts a back catalogue of some of the biggest names in comedy, music and theatre including the aforementioned Big Yin, Kevin Bridges, Nick Cave, Paul Weller, Disney’s The Lion King and Wicked. Come and see some of the Fringe greats doing what they do best in the UK’s largest and most intimate of theatres.

• Forth on The Fringe • I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue • Oriental Fairytales – Wild Zebra • Jim Davidson • Gilded Balloon 30th Anniversary • Waverley Care Comedy Gala

THE BOARDS VENUE 59A Lights, Cabaret, Action! It can all be found in The Boards.

• Desperately Young at Heart

Nestled above the main foyer of the Playhouse is our glossy piano bar showcasing cocktails, food and entertainment all in one space! Our diverse programme of international and local talent promises to bring laughs, music and calamity for a classic Fringe experience.

• May I Have the Bill Please?

• Edinburgh Gin O’Clock • WinstonsWow • A Feathery Cabaret Riot – The Flaming Galahs

AT THE EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE 31 JULY & 1 AUG 02

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EDINBURGH GIN O’CLOCK A must-see cabaret show starring burly baritone turned delicious diva Robert Hofmann, who is classically trained and now outrageously unchained. Hofmann takes adult audiences on a wild ride with his unique brand of unorthodox comedy. Award-winning Hofmann presents a whirlwind of characters clad in sequins and leather in an energetic blend of visual humour, spicy stand-up, poignant performances of operatic perfection and pleasurable pop. Hofmann’s high-energy act with pianist Tommaso Pollio is hilarious – catch this compulsory cabaret. 5, 6, 10, 17-21 @ 7pm; 7, 8, 11-13 @ 3.30pm; 22, 24 –29 @ 6.30pm (60m)

The Edinburgh Gin Distillery is a local wonderland for Gin Lovers, a bastion of distillation and historical research. We’ve ventured out from our den of delights to bring you the story behind Edinburgh’s unique alcohol and gin heritage, whilst lavishing you with some EG based beverages in the plush surroundings of The Boards. Starts 5pm (60m)

PRICES: £10 (£11 online/phone) Concessions available

PRICES: £25 (£27.90 online/phone)

May I have the Bill Please?

We’ve all been there. The meal is over. It’s time to settle up. But who had what? In this hilarious new comedy from Robin Mitchell, two couples agree to split the bill, leading to confusion and laughs galore as their true personalities are revealed; in future you’ll agree to go Dutch. Starts 2pm (50m)

Winner of the Canadian Comedy Award for best stand-up, the deeply deadpan and utterly unique King of Obscure, Winston Spear makes his Fringe debut with a comedy and dance routine that will knock your socks off. Starts 8.30pm (60m) ‘The Winston comedy experience...is surreal and weird in the best way’ Tom Stade

This new comedy is from the creator of the acclaimed Princess Pumpalot - ★★★★★ Edinburgh Evening News.

PRICES: £10 (£11 online/phone)

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A FEATHERY CABARET RIOT - THE FLAMING GALAHS Now in its eighth year, Forth on the Fringe is the largest showcase event of Fringe entertainment. This year’s fantastic line-up includes: Stephen K Amos, Jason Byrne, Milton Jones, Reginald D Hunter, Jim Davidson, Limbo, Ali Cook, Katherine Ryan, Justin Moorhouse, Beardy Man, Andrew Maxwell, Patrick Monahan and many more! Forth One’s breakfast show hosts, Boogie and Arlene will be there to host both nights... so what are you waiting for? Come along and join them for what promises to be the ‘must see’ show of this year’s Edinburgh Festival! 7 @ 8pm; 8 @ 1.30pm & 8pm (2hr30min)

The galah is a bird found in large numbers across Australia. It is highly intelligent, sociable, playful and often quite ... loud. The Flaming Galahs are Krysia Mansfield on vocals, Lesley Anne Sammons on piano and Lucy Mulgan on double bass. They peck on percussion, sashay in sequins, they squawk and they coo! These Flaming Galahs will preen your auditory feathers with their eclectic mix of opera, musical theatre, jazz, pop, quirky originals and anecdotes. 11-13 @ 6.30pm; 14&15 @ 3.30pm (60min)

PRICES: £19.50 (£22.40 online/phone)

PRICES: £10 (£11 online/phone) Concessions available

BBC radio’s multi award-winning antidote to panel games returns to the stage in 2015 for a one-off Edinburgh Festival performance of its highly acclaimed touring show. Join Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and host Jack Dee for an unmissable evening of inspired nonsense. Colin Sell provides piano accompaniment. Starts 7.30pm (2hr 30m) ‘Whether the teams are singing the words of one song to the tune of another, making up serial rhymes or entering the mythic maze of Mornington Crescent, they have now become the national theatre of fun’ Gillian Reynolds, Daily Telegraph

For children and adults - a ballet with full symphony orchestra. WILD ZEBRA - a spectacular fantasy created by Zhang Jigang, co-producer and choreographer of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies - danced and played by 150 children from Zhonguancun No. 2 Primary School, Beijing, China. To obtain immortality, Black Bear Sorceress needs one more wild zebra skin to complete a cloak of 100 zebra hides. Zebra Girl must first rescue Wild Zebra from his dungeon and help him escape before facing the wrath of Black Bear Sorceress, her demonic aide Fire Fox, and the rest of her animal court. Starts 7pm (1hr30min)

PRICES: £25 (£27.90 online/phone)

PRICES: £14 & £18 (£16.90 & £21.90 online/phone)

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JIM DAVIDSON NO FURTHER ACTION

Very few comedians could turn the worst year of their life into a resounding success. Fresh from winning the most successful ever series of Celebrity Big Brother by a landslide, comedy king Jim Davidson has done exactly that. No Further Action will see Jim tell the story of his arrest and the nightmare 12 months that followed, the clearing of his name and winning the hearts of the nation all over again.

It promises to be the most outrageous, hilarious and insightful show Jim has ever performed, but most of all it will be the truth.

Starts 7.30pm (2hr30min)

Edinburgh’s biggest comedy event returns with an all-star cast, with special guest hosts Adam Hills & Marcus Brigstocke. Other featured acts include TV favourites Rob Beckett, Phill Jupitus, Nathan Caton, Angela Barnes, Charlie Baker, Andrew Ryan, Joel Dommett, Ivo Graham, Phil Jerrod plus more to be confirmed! Last year’s event was a complete sell out so book early to avoid disappointment!

PRICES: £16 & £21 (£18.90 & £23.90 online/phone)

PRICES: £25 (£27.90 online/phone)

Starts 7.30pm (2hr30min)

BACKSTAGE PASS The Gilded Balloon has been bringing entertainment to Edinburgh for 30 years and we are celebrating with a Comedy Gala with performers from the venue’s past and present. Hosted by Fred MacAulay (BBC Radio Scotland), this all-star evening boasts the best of UK and International talent. Artists confirmed include Alan Davies, Johnny Vegas, Jason Byrne, Stephen K Amos, the Boy with Tape on his Face joining us for his one and only Fringe appearance, everybody’s favourite grumpy old man Barry Cryer, Irish comedy legends Ed Byrne, Sean Hughes and Tommy Tiernan, winner of the British Comedy Award for Best Female TV Comic 2014 Aisling Bea and in a rare special appearance Scotland’s Greg McHugh as Gary Tank Commander is back on duty for one night only. Starts 8pm (2hr30min)

Brace yourself for an adventure appropriate for all ages featuring the sights, smells and sounds of Edinburgh’s best loved working theatre. With over half a million visitors to entertain throughout the year, learn how the Playhouse has adapted throughout the years to remain Scotland’s premier theatre destination. Led by the custodians (past and present) prepare yourself for lots of steps and a good blend of gossip, comedy and ghost stories! Those with low mobility and access requirements are recommended to contact the venue directly to book on 0131 524 3301. Audience members should come to the main foyer doors of the Playhouse to greet tour guide.

Starts 10.30am (90min)

PRICES: £20 (£22.90 online/phone)

PRICES: £12.50 (£13.75 online/phone)

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‘THE BEST MUSICAL THEATRE NIGHT OF THE YEAR’ WHATSONSTAGE

michael praed

THEATRE MARKETING WORKSHOP We’re hosting a unique insight into how we successfully market shows at the UK’s largest working theatre with this special workshop.

Join our expert panel as they share their knowledge on how to market shows for maximum impact. There’s also a drinks reception and networking event to follow. This is a free ticketed event. To book please call 0131 226 0000 or online at fringe.com Starts 4.00pm (1hr30min)

noel sullivan

‘A LAUGH-OUT-LOUD DELIGHT OF A SHOW; in the mode of THE BOOK OF MORMON or MATILDA THE MUSICAL.

NEW, JOYFUL and REFRESHING’

TUE 15 - SAT 19 SEPT

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PRICES: FREE, Places must be booked in advance

carley stenson

MID NDS NEWSQUEST

THE SMASH HIT DIRECT FROM THE WEST END

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