Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme 2003 by Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society

Edinburgh Festival 2003

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24 hour Box Office at; www.edfringe.com The 57“ Edinburgh Festival Fringe 3-25 Aug 2003

Contents Introduction The low-down on getting round this Programme and our website

Rough Guide A Rough Guide to prevent your Fringe experience from becoming a drama

Booking Tickets Where, when and how to buy Fringe tickets

The Shows Vital info on every Fringe event, divided into the e following followingc categories: ■ Children's Shows ■ Comedy ■ Dance & Physical Theatre ■ Events ■ Exhibitions ■ Music ■ Musicals & Opera

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■ Theatre

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The Venues Opening times, bar and restaurant info and access information

Index

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Booking Form

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Useful Contacts

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Fringe Staflj Paul Gudgin: Rachel Athey: Anne Borthwick: Tricia Clinton: Charlotte di Corpo: Emma Merrigan:

Director Venues & Performers Development Manager Publications Manager Office Manager Sponsorship Manager Acting Sponsorship Manager

Gillian O'Connor: Owen O'Leary: Angela Pfenninger: Martin Reynolds: Michelle Ronald: Lynn Taylor CA:

Acting Box Office Manager Press & Marketing Officer Assistant Administrator Press & Marketing Manager Box Office & Systems Manager Accountant

Contact us: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 180 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 IQS t. 0131 226 0026 f. 0131 226 0016 e. admin@edfringe.com Textphone: 0131 220 5594 The Festival Fringe Society Ltd is a company limited by guarantee and recognised as a charity. Its policy is determined by a board of Directors elected at the AGM in August and is the continual improvement of the world's largest open arts festival, where any person can participate without constraints by the Fringe Society. The Festival Fringe Society Ltd accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the contents or details in this Programme.

Front Cover Photographer: Euan Myles Stylist: Angela Moffat Hair & make-up: Rhona Stewart Models: (l-r) Leigh Fergus, Paul Denver-Cassidy, William Buckley, Catherine Macdonald Leigh wears DKNY dress and Kurt Geiger shoes at Jenners, hat at Top Shop Paul wears coat and trousers at Armstrongs, scarf and Camper shoes at Jenners, top at Top Shop, Police dark glasses at Dolland & Aitchison

William wears suit, tie, shirt and shoes at Armstrongs, spectacles photographer's own, cigar supplied by The Cigar Box Catherine wears Van Dal shoes, Jane Shilton bag, Peter Bettley hat, Becky wig, Pucci scarf, Windsmoor top and suit, ail at Jenners, jewellery stylist's own Champagne & glasses: supplied by The Wine Basket Paintings: by Peter Mann Location: Talbot Rice Gallery

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All Programme entries have been written by the performing companies themselves. They have been standardised for ease of reading and a variety of abbreviations and symbols are used throughout.

BE MY BABY 0—• Bobo Theatre Company ©—• Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket • Tickets 225 8961 • See p:l 78

Family matters.Written and performed by father and daughter Ronnie Smith and Laura Deacon. Aug 3-18 (not 12): 15.00 (I hr) £6.50 (£5.50)

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£) Venue information Find out more about each venue by using the page reference to the Venue Guide at the back of the Programme.

Q Dates & times The 24 hour clock is used. Shows starting in the early hours eg 1.15 are listed on the previous day's date. Shows starting from 7.00 are shown on the current date. Approximate show duration is given in brackets.

0 Date line Dates in bold indicate that the show takes place on that date. The smaller dates are days when Fringe shows may take place (such as previews) but which are not within the core dates of the Fringe (3 - 25 August). The red dates indicate when a show is part of the 2 for 1 ticket offer on 3 and 4 August.

0 Price For unreserved seats in nearly all cases. Concession prices, where available, are given in brackets and are offered to:

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The adverts ^ throughout the Programme include handy page references so you can find the actual listing for that show. Just look for the icon above.

Students U Unemployed Disabled O OAPs Children under 16

Identification will be requested at the venue.

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■ Venue Guide & Index

0 Premieres Specifies World, European or UK premieres.

0 Age suitability In the Children's section

of the Programme, age suitability information is given. These are only guidelines and have been recommended by the performing companies themselves and not the Fringe Society.

0 2 for 1 offer Indicates that a two for one discount is available on tickets for this show on 3 and 4 August. For more details see p7. This offer is supported by Metro.

For details on any Fringe venue, see our Venue Guide on pi76. There's everything you need to know, from contact details and locations to disabled access info and a complete list of events at each venue. And if you know what show you want but don't know the category, or want to see what your favourite performers are doing this year, you'll find it all in the Index.

■ Map Use the huge pullout section at the back of the Programme to find your way around the city and its venues.

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How edtjnnge.com The only official website of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, www.edfringe.com is updated daily in-house by a dedicated team of researchers bringing you the latest news from the Fringe. Latest news Who has won a Fringe First award this week? Which celebs are in town? What's the latest Fringe gossip? www.edfringe.com is constantly updated with the latest news, so don't miss out.

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fringe' section. Your shows can then be booked together or in batches depending on your requirements. Once booked, the diary will hold details of all your booked shows so you can keep track of your festival. Registration is quick and free.

Details on every show

Reviews

How do you choose yours? You can type in the name of the show or performer you want, or do more general searches by date, venue and category. Each show has its own page on the site, with performance times, new and sold out performances, pictures, links and a round-up of reviews.

Go to www.edfringe.com/reviews and check out Strathmore Select to find out which shows are getting the thumbs up from critics and audiences alike. You can also add your own star ratings for shows that you've seen, or post a review.

Online diary As a registered user of edfringe.com, shows can be added to your diary in your 'my

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Booking tickets on www.edfringe.com is simple, speedy and secure. Here's how: Q Search the online Programme and click BUY to add the show to your shopping basket 0 Continue shopping for more shows or simply enter the number of tickets you require and proceed to the CHECKOUT 0 Fill out the secure payment and delivery details page (if you are logged in as an edfringe.com user these details are automatically displayed), or tell us if you want to collect your tickets at the Metro Fringe Box Office (180 High St). Then, submit your details and CONFIRM the order 0 Once it's all done and the tickets are booked and paid for, you'll be given a REFERENCE NUMBER along with a confirmation email ÂŠ ENJOY the show and don't forget to come back and post your online review!

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If a show gets a five star review or wins an award, tickets are snapped up quickly as the good news spreads through the city. Announcements of awards are made on the Fringe website. Perrier Comedy Award nominees are listed in the Edinburgh Festivals Guide on Thursday 21 August, Fringe First winners (awarded to outstanding new plays) are published in The Scotsman every Friday, and The Flerald also gives out Angel Awards for great performances or shows every Saturday.

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The Fringe Office works on behalf of all performers in the Programme, so its staff will not recommend individual shows to you. However, great tips and recommendations abound from critics, reviewers or the person standing next to you in a queue. Look out for...

On www.edfringe.com you'll find Strathmore Select, an online digest of critics' star ratings for shows. Members of the public can also read and write their own reviews and star ratings for shows that they have seen.

■ Posters, leaflets and flyers They're everywhere. Head for the Royal Mile where performers will tell you about their show and hand out leaflets.

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■ The Edinburgh Festivals Guide Daily Produced every day during the Festival, in association with The Guardian, with a chronological listing of every show scheduled for that day across all of the festivals. It's available free from the Fringe Office, as well as many other spots around Edinburgh.

' On the first two days of the Fringe, Sunday 3 and Monday 4 August and brought to you by Metro, virtually " every show on at that time is selling tickets on a 2 for 1 basis. Look out for the 2 for symbol in the main listings.

■ Reviews Of the local newspapers, The Scotsman prints the most reviews (although not as many as a few years ago) in a daily Festival supplement, while The Fierald, Edinburgh Evening News, Metro, Three Weeks, Fest and The List (a weekly local arts and entertainment guide) also offer extensive coverage. Most Londonbased newspapers print Festival news and reviews, with The Guardian and The Times leading the way, with the local Sundays such as Scotland on Sunday and the Sunday Herald providing a useful round-up.

Royal Bank on the Royal Mile Right through August, the central section of the Royal Mile around the Fringe Office and Parliament Square becomes a huge street theatre, with buskers, acrobats, fire-eaters and other entertainers performing to crowds of passers-by. You'll also see actors from Fringe shows dressed up in costume to hand out leaflets or performing short extracts from their plays as 'trailers' to help you decide what to see.

Royal Bank Fringe Sunday Royal Bank Fringe Sunday takes place on the Meadows, just south of the city centre, on 10 August from 11am to 5pm. A huge garden party for the Fringe, attracting crowds of 150,000, it includes free performances and extracts from Fringe shows, art displays, crafts stalls, music and children's activities.

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Be adventurous Don't just stick to the familiar names and venues - doing the Fringe means going to see something bizarre or outrageous, like Macbeth in Japanese or the Burmese Banjo Orchestra. Even if they're awful you'll have something to tell the grandchildren!

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There's no getting past the fact that accommodation isn't easy to find in Edinburgh during the Festival.

Before August the tourist office telephone and online booking service can be helpful (0131/473 3800, www.edinburgh.org/accommodation) but by the time the Festival has started these tend to get swamped. Remember too that the later you leave it, the less chance you have of staying right in the city centre. It is worth remembering, however, that Edinburgh is a compact city with good public transport, so you can still stay a few miles out and make the most of the Festival, whatever time of day or night you choose to experience it. Worth trying are: ■ the accommodation bulletin board on the Fringe website (www.edfringe.com/forums) ■ the well-known website www.lastminute.com ■ a list of accommodation agencies on www.edfringe.com

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Putting on a show

Anyone can perform at the Fringe: if you're inspired (or appalled) by what you see, get in touch with the Fringe Office to find out about putting on a show next year. The Fringe Office will help you find venues, offer PR, marketing and technical advice, organise ticketing, and make sure your show is promoted through the Fringe Programme and website. On 9 August (3 - 4pm) and 19 August (3 - 4pm) at Dance Base, there's a presentation on 'Flow to do a show at the Fringe' further details on 0131 226 0026 or at www.edfringe.com

What is the Edinburgh Festival? The Edinburgh Festival is actually an umbrella term for a group of independently organised festivals, which together bring you a spectacular variety of events from which to choose. The website www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk, in association with scotsman.com, acts as a gateway to the home pages of all the different parts of the Edinburgh Festival. In date order, the main component parts are as follows: ■ Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival 25 July - 3 August 2003 www.jazzmusic.co.uk 0131 467 5200

■ Edinburgh International Book Festival ■ Edinburgh International Film Festival 925 August 2003 13-24 August 2003 www.edbookfest.co.uk www.edfilmfest.org.uk 0131 228 5444 0131 229 2550

■ Edinburgh Military Tattoo 1 - 23 August 2003 www.edintattoo.co.uk 08707 555 1188 ■ Edinburgh Festival Fringe 3-25 August 2003 www.edfringe.com 0131 226 0026

■ Edinburgh International Festival 10www.eif.co.uk 0131 473 2000

■ Edinburgh Mela 30 August 2003 30-31 August 2003 www.edinburgh-mela.co.uk 0131 557 1400

© Rough Guides. The name Rough Guide is a registered trademark of the publishers ROUGFI GUIDES LTD, 62 - 70 Shorts Gardens, London WC2FI 9AH, used here with their consent. Several short extracts from The Rough Guide to Edinburgh by Donald Reid (July 2002, £6.99) have been used in this publication. Rough Guide travel guides, music guides, phrasebooks and reference books are available at bookstores or at www.roughguides.com

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The Metro Fringe Box Office sells tickets for every Fringe show. You can book online, on the phone, by post or over the counter. Booking opens Monday 16 June.

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General information ■ Free shows There are around 100 free events at Fringe 2003, the biggest of which is Royal Bank Fringe Sunday on 10 August. Most other free shows are unticketed events, so just turn up on the day. However, a few free events are ticketed, with a limited number of seats available. Instructions on how to get hold of these free tickets appear next to the show's listing.

■ Concession tickets We endeavour to make the Fringe accessible to all, whatever your budget. From the moment the box office opens, concession prices (in brackets next to the show's full price in the Programme listings) are available on virtually every seat at the Fringe.

■ Disabled customers Each venue will do its best to welcome disabled visitors, but given the temporary nature of some Fringe venues, facilities vary. For further details on the facilities available at an individual venue, or for contact details so you can speak to the venue direct, check out the Fringe Venue Guide on pi 76.

■ Signed & audiodescribed performances During the Fringe, a number of shows provide these facilities but information was not available for all these shows at time of going to print. For a full list, contact 0131 226 0026 or go to www.edfringe.com

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advice No booking fee applies to tickets purchased by post or in person. A booking fee of £1.50 per transaction applies to telephone bookings; £1 for web bookings. Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded except in the event of a show cancellation. Latecomers may not be admitted. If you have asked to collect your tickets, you must do so from the Metro Fringe Box Office, 180 High Street, during the opening hours listed. Concession prices are applicable to students, the unemployed, disabled visitors (and one helper), senior citizens and children under the age of 16. You will need to be able to present proof of your status at the venue. For most performances, a 10% discount for groups of 10 or more is available.

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The Fringe is giving away tickets on a 2 for 1 basis for virtually every performance on 3 - 4 August 2003. You can book for the offer from 16 June* Participating shows are marked with this symbol 2 for I in the Programme. 'You must book a minimum of two tickets. The offer only applies to full price seats. Concession prices are not available on these dates. Participating shows are correct at time of going to print.

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booking m Counter Order tickets over the counter at 180 High Street. • 16 June - 19 July: Mon - Sat, 12pm - 3pm • 21 July - 27 July: Mon - Sat, 10am - 7pm • 28 July - 25 August: daily, 10am - 9pm

■ Online Book online at www.edfringe.com from 16 June.

■ Telephone Call us on 0131 226 0000. • 16 June - 19 July: Mon - Sat, 10am - 6pm • 21 Jul - 25 August: daily, 9am - 9pm

■ Post Use the booking form on p205.

■ Venue Nearer the Fringe, many venues run their own box offices. Check out the Venue Guide on pi 76 for more details.

■ Around town You can purchase Fringe tickets at other outlets across the city: • Waterstone's, the Booksellers 83 George Street, Edinburgh Fri 25 July - Mon 25 Aug Mon - Sat: 10am - 6pm Sun: 11am-6pm • HMV 129 Princes Street, Edinburgh Wed 30 July - Mon 25 Aug Mon - Sat: 10am - 6pm Sun: 11am-7pm • The HUB Castlehill, Edinburgh Tue 5 Aug - Mon 25 Aug Daily: 10am - 6pm

THE ADVENTURES OF BARON VON MUNCHAUSEN

THE BIG TIME!

Squirrel Snatchers Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge • 0131 225 6575 • See p:!76

Left Coast Theatre Greyfriars Kirk House, 86 Candlemaker Row - 0131 225 6575 • See p:l82

A manic whirlwind of romance and adventure - the gallant Baron invites you to accompany him as he battles wild creatures, saves beautiful ladies and journeys to the moon in this fun-filled family extravaganza. Aug 4-9: 11.10 (SOmins) £7,00 (£5.50) Suitable for ages ail • EI~U

During the day, the household gadgets come out to play. Lamp, Sock and Vacuum are best friends who love making music together... until they hit the big time! Delightful fairytale/mockumentary for all children and adults. www.leftcoasttheatre.com Aug4-9,12-16,19-23,25: I l.00(45mins) £6.00(£4.00) World Premiere • Suitable for ages 3+ • EEH

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THE ADVENTURES OF IVAN THE SLUG Richard Medrington’s Puppets NetherbowTheatre, 43 High Street» 0131 556 9579 • See p: 185 Watch in horror as the infamous Ivan (possibly the most bone-idle, self-seeking person in the world) squanders L120,000 in a fortnight Includes a depressed magician, a dodgy gameshow and some haunted treasure. Aug 4-16: 1115 (SOmins) £5.00 (£3.50) Suitable for ages 5-11 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

AESOP’S OH SO SLIGHTLY UPDATED FABLES American High School Theatre Festival Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street • 0131 226 0000 ■ See p: 191 A fast-paced, award-winning, child-pleasing production. This delightful show for all ages presents Aesop's favourite fables in a comic and contemporary light that will leave you wanting more! Aug4: 13.50 (Ihr lOmins) £6.00(£4.00) Aug5: 9.50 (Ihr lOmins) Aug 7-8: 11.50 (I hr I Omins) Suitable for ages 5+ Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

ALBERT AND THE GHOST - ALBERT THE IDIOT Albert «fi Friends Instant Circus Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 20a Inverleith Row ♦0131 226 0000 » See p: 188 Albert the Idiot Clown extraordinaire is trying to perform his brand new show, but someone or something keeps interfering. Is it a ghost or what? Spooky!! Entertainment for all the family. Aug 16-26: 14.30 (45mins) (Free Non-ticketed) UK Premiere • Suitable for ages 2+ Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 M 27 28 29

AND NOW!THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH Albert <& Friends Instant Circus Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 20a Inverleith Row •0131 226 0000 » See p: 188 London's Premier Children's Circus presents a Grand Spectacular! But chaos reigns. Just who is the Phantom Raspberry Blower? Five star family programme. Can you catch the giant Butterflies? Circus Workshop (10.30-noon). Aug 16-26: 13.15 (45mins) (Free Non-ticketed) Suitable for ages 2+ 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST The Rose Theatre Company Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Renowned internationally for their magical children's theatre, the Rose brings us song, mask, mythic imagination and stunning ensemble theatre. 'Five actors became everything for us... and held the audience captive. A great night.' Stroud News. Aug 1-3,8-10,15-17: 11.00(Ihr) £8.00(£5.00) Aug 4-7,12-14: 11,00 (I hr) £7.50 (£4,50) Suitable for ages 5+ • fcIZU Dates: 27 28 2930 31 123456789 10

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A FANTASTICAL RUMBUSTDICATION . ; OF FAIRY TALE FUN! A NEW PIECE OF DEVISED THEATRE ^reviews Aug 1-2 12.05 (£3.00) i Aug 4-9 12.05 £8.00 (£5.00) Fje, 18-23 17 05 £8.00 (£5 00) 1 WWW.WHITESLIPPEK .COM

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BUTTERFLIES AND DRAGONS Aurora IWCSU Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace • 0131 226 7207* Seep: 184 A colourful collection of interactive stories set to music. Inspired by the writings of children. Take this fantastic journey of imagination around the world and beyond. For all ages. Aurora Company previously Scotsman Pick of the Week! Aug 4-10,12-17,19-24; 10.30 (SOmins) £4,00 (£3,50) Suitable for ages 4-10 years • EEJ Dates: 27 28 29 30 3

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CEREAL CLOWNS The Clown Conspiracy Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket • 0131 225 8961 • Seep: 180 The ultimate clown adventure - breakfast time! Red loves sausages and Parsley loves toast, but Guitar Man wants cornflakes! Join three Scottish and Australian clowns in an engaging, physical, magical and hilarious quest - to finish breakfast! Perfect for everyone! Aug 11 -16: 11.45 (SOmins) £4.00 (£150) World Premiere • Suitable for ages 6+ Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

CHARLIE ANDTHE GREAT GLASS ELEVATOR Leicestershire Youth Arts St Ann's Community Centre, South Gray's Close, Cowgate • 0131 557 0469* Seep:l89 Hop on board as Charlie, his family and the wonderfully wild Wonka take a journey through space! Evil Aliens, blundering astronauts and whining grandparents. The president can sort it out! Can't he? Aug 12-23: 10.00 (I hr) £6.00 (£4.00) Suitable for ages 5+ Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 il 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

THE CHIPOLATAS - S-STYLE ... A FAMILY SHOW The Famous Spiegeltent The Famous Spiegeltent, George Square Gardens *0131 662 8740 • See p: 191 The Chipolatas have established a worldwide reputation as adrenaline-infused exponents of live entertainment Multi-talented, musical clowns feature a sensory overload of vibrant colourful and dazzling routines, sparkling circus skills, music and comedy... Aiming straight for the jugular, www.chipolatas.com Aug 18-24: 17.30 (Ihr) £6.00(£4.00) Aug 23-24: 13.00 (Ihr) Suitable for ages all Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

DEAN'S SILLY SONG, SING-ALONG Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street *0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 Best known for his classic hit 'Lucky Stars', Dean Friedman - also an acclaimed children's performer - brings his delightful kids’ show to Scotland for the first time an hilariously entertaining hour of sing-alongs and fun for under-10s. Aug I -7,12-14,18-21,25: 11.00 (I hr) £9.00 (£7.00) (£6.00 C) Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 11,00 (I hr) £ 10.00 (£8.00) (£7.00 C) Suitable for ages I -1 Oyrs * ECU Dates.. . .

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DR BUNHEAD'S BANANAS OF DOOM DrBunhead George Square Theatre, George Square *0131 662 8740 • See p:l8l Stunt bananas head-butt six-inch nails! Dr Bunhead returns to torment a laboratory full of untamed fruit and veg - all in the name of science! No vegetables were harmed in the making of this show. Aug 1-10: 10,30 (I hr) £7.00 (£5.00) World Premiere • Suitable for ages 5+• BEH 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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DUDE! WHERE'S MY TEDDY BEAR?

THE EVER AFTER CARTOON SHOW

Modify the Van C, Chambers Street » 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177

Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street *0131 226 0000 • See p: 191

More rock 'n' roll than theTeletubbies, yet even more playschool than the original! Will Teddy be found before bedtime? Catchy tunes (market-tested on the nursery school crowd) and cool Teddy antics. Dude! Where's my ticket? Jul 30-Aug 24: 10.20 (SOmins) £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C) World Premiere • Suitable for ages 3-7 H.’T3I

Catch up with your favourite fairy tale friends as they are thrust into a modern-day world of magic, mayhem and murderous mishaps. A one-man comedy show of silly voices and over 100 cartoons. Previews Aug 16-17: 14.10 (Ihr) £4.00 (£3.00) Aug 18-25: 14.10 (I hr) £5.00 (£3.50) World Premiere • Suitable for ages all

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THE ECHO CHAMBER

FIVE GOTO EDINBURGH AGAIN!

en masse theatre Smirnoff Underbelly, Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 3083 • See p:l92

Gordonstoun Stage by Stage Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row *0131 557 I 155 • See p: 191

Gloomy corridors... abandoned vaults... and chilling voices in the dark... Experience the true story of an ill-fated Victorian family, deep inside Edinburgh's spookiest venue. For brave children and braver adults. Previews Jul 31-Aug I: 10.45 (SOmins) £3.00 Aug 2-7,11,13-14,18,20-21: 10.45 (SOmins) £6.00 (£3.00) Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 10.45 (SOmins) £7.00 (£4.00) World Premiere • Suitable for ages 8+ • EIZU Dates: 27 28 29 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

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Julian, Dick, Ann, George and Timmy are back! Secret passages, a missing scientist, the Loch Ness Monster, tomato and lettuce sandwiches and lashings of ginger beer. And it's all free! Hurrah and double hurrah! Aug 12-16: II .30 (30mins) (Free Non-ticketed) Suitable for ages all Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16

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FOUR MUSICIANS

EDINBURGH ROCKS!

Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge • 0131 225 6575 • See p: 176

Splash! The Clown The Garage, Grindlay Street Court *0131 221 9009 • See p: 181

Traditional favourites - Benson (donkey), Bella (dog), Jasmine (cat) and Chester (cockerel) have been faithful workers. Now they're older nobody wants them what? Life is just beginning. PLUS, on alternating days, last year's favourites Gruff and Goldilocks. Aug 4-9,12-16: 10.15 (SOmins) £5.00 Suitable for ages 3-7 • HSU

Splash! feels licked. Someone has stolen her box of Edinburgh rock sweeties. Circus, slapstick, silly, family fun. Award-winning Splash! is joined by Karen Hannah on Celtic fiddle to find out who's the big sook. www.splashtheclown.com Aug 10-16: II .20 (55mins) £5.00 (£3.50) World Premiere • Suitable for ages 4+

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A FOX'S TALE ENCHANTED SPACES Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge * 0131 225 6575 • See p: 176 Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace •0131 220 6109 • See p: 187 A vibrant, visual piece of theatre which offers a fairysize helping of captivating adventure, where your imagination will be stirred by tales of the untold. Aug 11-16: 10.45 (45mins) £5.00 (£3.50) World Premiere • Suitable for ages 8+

Laugh and learn with this delightful musical tale. Inspired by Aesop's Fables. The animals are getting along very nicely until... HELP! There's a LION in the woods!... Or is it the fox cub just crying wolf? Aug 4-9: 11.35 (SOmins) £5.00 (£3.50) World Premiere • Suitable for ages 6+ • HSU

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FROG IN LOVE

Theatre Alba mpr Duddingston Kirk Manse Garden, Old Church Lane, Duddingston Village 0131 556 9579 • Seep:l80

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Another magical journey of discovery by Theatre Alba written in simple Scots. Children young and old are amazed, trekking the secluded gardens of the historic Duddingston Kirk for a fun-filled hour of mystery, music and laughter. Aug 6-9,13-16: 11.00 (I hr I Smins) £5.00 (£3.00) Aug 10,17: 14.30 (I hr I Smins) Suitable for ages 5-11

A funny and delightful musical world where Frog and friends learn about life, love and things that go bump in the night! Award-winning stories given the respect they deserve in this cracking little piece' Time Out. Jul 31-Aug 2,4-9,11-16,18-23: 11.30 (SSmins) £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 Q Suitable for ages 5-8 • U£2J

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HAMLET...TRAGEDY IN ATRUNK

Handiworks Puppet Theatre NetherbowTheatre, 43 High Street • 0131 556 9579 » See p: 185

Gordonstoun Stage by Stage Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row • 0131 5S7 I 155 • See p: 191

It's all about little, middle and large. It's about hot, warm and cold, comfort and trespass. It's life story for the littles. Ian Turbitt works his special early years magic with lots of joining in. Aug 4-16: 10.30 (SOmins) £5.00 (£3.50) Suitable for ages 3-6

Kings, queens, poison, death, sword fights and ghosts! A breathtaking forty-minute journey in a version created for children and families and those coming reluctantly to Shakespeare for the first time... all performed from a trunk! Aug I 1-16: 13.45 (40mins) £3.00 (£2.00) UK Premiere • Suitable for ages 5+

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'... keeps us all laughing... adults are interested... kids become absorbed' Critics' Choice Scotsman. A funny, touching tale of a loyal little dog faithful to his master until death and beyond. An outdoor walking adventure for all ages. Aug 2,4-9: 10.00 (SOmins) £5.00 (£2.00) Aug 2,4-9: 11.00 (SOmins) Suitable for ages 4+ Dates: 27 28 29 30

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Dark woods, lost children, a wicked stepmother, an old lady with a taste for children, the witching hour... Stuart Patterson's Hansel and Gretel, full of magic and mystery, will captivate children and adults alike. Aug 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16: 10.45 (I hr I Smins) £7.00 (£5.00) Suitable for ages 6+ Dates:27 28 29 30 3l 113 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

THE HAPPY GANG

Netherbow Theatre, 43 High Street *0131 556 9579 • See p: 185 The best wee dog in the world faces violence, death, loneliness and danger. But Bobby is never daunted. There is also a woofy tour of Old Edinburgh and some very catchy songs. Aug 4-16: 14.00 (I hr) £5.00 (£3.50) Suitable for ages 4+ Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance ♦ 0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 'Party In The Sun!' with BBC presenters The Happy Gang. Brilliant songs, fun and games! Frolic on the beach, swim in the surf and trek through tropical jungle with Scotland's own Fringe sell-out stars. Ages 2-8. www.happygang.co.uk. Aug 4-9,11 -16,18,20,22-23,25: 14.40 (I hr) £6.00 World Premiere • Suitable for ages 2-8 Dates: 27 28 29 30 3

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Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace » 0131 226 7207 » See p: 184 Spellbinding, vibrant and at times gruesome storytelling from Carol Ann Duffy and Tim Supple's acclaimed adaptation of the classic Grimm tales. Will delight and enchant children and adults alike. For more information see www.grimmtales.com Aug 1-2: 13.40 (I hr I Smins) £4.00 Aug 3-8,11-15,18-22: 13.40 (I hr I Smins) £5.50 (£450) Aug 9-10,16-17,23-24: 13.40 (I hr I Smins) £6.50 (£5.50) Suitable for ages 6+ yrs»HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 I 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 I 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 2829

EVA Management Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street •0131 226 2428 » See p: 176 Perfect alternative comedy for kids from the surreal world of James Campbell. Total sell out in 2002. 'Should have won the Perrier' Sunday Herald ***** 'If you tend to switch off at kids' shows, see this' Stage. Aug 1-7,11-14,18-21,25: 13.45 (55mins) £7.00 (£5.50) Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 13.45 (55mins) £8.00 (£6.50) Suitable for ages 5-10 • Dates 2728 22X

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JO JINGLES GOESTOTHE FARM Jo Jingles Stage by Stage Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row • 0131 557 1155* See p: 191 Jo Jingles, the leading pre-school music and movement experience, comes to the Fringe. Come and join Jo down on the farm - singing songs and playing instruments. Audience participation required! www.jojingles.co.uk Aug 12-16: 10.00 (45mins) £7.00 (£3.50) Aug 12-16: 11.00 (45mins) Suitable for ages I -5

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THE JUNGLE BOOK Stage by Stage Stage by Stage Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row » 0131 557 I 155 • See p: 191 Following last year's sell-out 'Noddy', the magical adventure of Mowgli, the man-cub, as told by his friends... and enemies! An enchanting, hypnotic tale from the company that 'really cares about its young audience' Western Morning News. Aug 9-23: 1130 (Ihr) £6.00(£5.00) Signed performance 12 Aug World Premiere • Suitable for ages 4-11

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THE KINGDOM CURSE

MUM AND THE MONSTER

Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace • 0131 220 6109 • See p:!87

C too, St Columba's by the Castle, Johnston Terrace • 0870 701 5105 • See p:l77

Everyone's having problems... Jack and Jill have a dragon on their hands, the Old Lady can't stop munching animals, and Bo-Peep's sheep may be next... and all because King Cole locked his wife in the pigsty. Aug 4-9: 10.45 (SOmins) £4.00 (£3.00) World Premiere • Suitable for ages 3-8 • HSU

Following 'The Gruffalo' (***** Scotsman) in London's West End and 'Snow White' on Broadway,Tall Stories presents a mythical tale of a small boy and a mysterious monster... live music,adventure and lots of laughs... www.tallstories.co.uk Jul3l-Aug9,l 1-24: 16.20 (Ihr) £6.50(£5.50) (£4.50C) World Premiere • Suitable for ages 6+ • HZU

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THE KOSMIC KREW NOT ANOTHER KIDS SHOW? Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh *0131 665 2240 ♦ See p: 177 Space Age musical adventure for humanoid children aged 4-14 earth years. This intergalactic smash show features pop hits plus original songs from Planet Kosmic. Guaranteed to get the whole family laughing, singing and stamping their feet Aug 18: 14.00 (2hrs) £5.00 (£18.00 Family ticket) Aug 18: I9.00(2hrs) Suitable for ages 4-14 Dates: 27 28 ? 30 31 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 M 12 13 14 15 16 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2

The Pod, Festival Square, Lothian Road *0131 228 9950 • See p: 186 Magic Circle champion Keith Fields' unmissable comedy magic show for the whole family. At last, a show you can take the children to that you will ALL enjoy. 'Different, dramatic and very funny' Magic Circle Magazine. Previews Jul30-Aug 2: 13.45 (SSmins) £5.00 Aug 3-7,11,13-14,18,20: 13.45 (SSmins) £7.00 (£5.00) Aug 8-10,15-17,21-24: 13.45 (SSmins) £8.00 (£6.00) Suitable for ages 5+ • HSU

THE LIFE OF A STORYTELLER

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Rocket @ Demarco Roxy Art House, Roxburgh Place ♦0131 556 3102 • See p: 187

NOT NOW, BERNARD AND OTHER MONSTER STORIES

Once upon a time... Enter the magical world of the Storyteller as he weaves a series of fantastic tales from Scottish and world folklore. An enthralling family show of magic, mystery and makebelieve. Aug 11-15: 10.30 (45mins) £5.00 (£3.00) World Premiere • Suitable for ages 7+ Dates .

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Not Now, Bernard is joined by two other classic stories.Two Monsters and The Monster and the Teddy Bear, in this hilariously funny and delightfully scary show. 'David McKee delivers another winner' Independent. Jul 30-Aug 9,11-24: 12,30 (SSmins) £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C) Suitable for ages 3+ • Hg21 Dates 27 28 : 30 3III3 45 6789

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LITTLE BOTTOM'S EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUS Venue 13, Lochend Close, Canongate » 07074 201313 ♦ See p: 193 Roll up, roll up and watch the chaos of this crazy puppet circus. Love and laughter in Little Bottom's Big Top. The animals run amok and the acrobats flip and flop into the most unusual places. Aug 13-23: 11.00 (I hr) £3.00 (£2.00) World Premiere • Suitable for ages 2+ Dates: 2728 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

THE LOST PUPPY Pleasance Courtyard, 60The Pleasance * 0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 Toffee's off to buy a bone but can't find his way home. Poor lost puppy! Share his adventure, bring him back home. Super story with serious message about road safety, getting lost and stranger danger. 3+ yrs. Aug 4-8,11 -15:11.00 (45mins) £5.00(£4.00) Aug 9,10,16,17:11.00 (45mins) £5.50(£4.50) Suitable for ages 3-7 • U£ZI Dates: 27 28 29 30 3

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THE MAGIC MONKEEY Venue 45, Old St Paul's Church Hall, Jeffrey Street» 0131 556 0476 » See p: 193 Bringing to life classical Chinese fable 'Journey West', a story familiar to many of us from cult 70'sTV epic 'Monkey!' Blending original text and 'groovy' spectacles of mischievous 'funky' Monkeey! Created for children, enjoyed by all. Aug 4-9: 10.45 (SOmins) £5.00 (£3.00) World Premiere • Suitable for ages 5+ • H.T?I 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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MR BOOM The Famous Spiegeltent, George Square Gardens » 0131 662 8740 • See p: 191 'Truly unique children’s entertainment, at times educational, always entertaining and a delight for youngsters. Meshing song, dance and a high level of audience participation, Mr Boom's experience shines through' Adelaide Advertiser. Scotland's much-loved children's one-man band.(Grannies free with three. Under 2s free on a knee!) Aug 4-10,18-25: 10.00 (Ihr) £5.00 Suitable for ages all Dates: 27 28 29 30 3

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Pop-up poetry, a dramatic rendition, it's a stand-up comic, a cartoon adventure of the Ramsbottom family trip to seaside and zoo... All quite a to-do! Fresh air and fun for everyone! Free 'Lion' bar with every ticket (alternative for nut allergy sufferers!). Aug 4-9,12-16: noon(35mins) £4.00 (£3.00) Suitable for ages 5+ • HSB

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Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street *0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 'Wind in theWillows','Pinocchio’,'The Hare and the Tortoise'. Three enchanting fairytales, loved by both young and old, brought to life with humour and magic. Sofa Productions returns to the festival after three successful years. Aug 16-25: 11,00 (I hr) £5.00 (£3.50) World Premiere • Suitable for ages 3+ Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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PINOCCHIO Indefinite Articles C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177

Stone Crabs C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177

A workshop can be transformed into the belly of a whale, a peg can be a cricket But can a puppet become a real boy? And can Gepetto turn into a real father? 'Truly magical' Scotsman. Aug 17-24: 10.15 (I hr) £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C) Suitable for ages 4-11

This thoroughly modern princess is not ready to settle down and marry. And so, she travels the world in search of adventure. On her return, the Princess dreams up impossible challenges for her suitors... song, dance, theatre and acrobatics! jul 30-Aug 9,11-24: 11.40 (SOmins) £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C) World Premiere • Suitable for ages 3+ • MHII

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THE RAILWAY CHILDREN Image Musical Theatre St Cut’s, 5 Lothian Road • 0845 345 3531 ’ See p:IB9 This heart-warming story provides opportunities for some children to participate as actors with the audience singing the choruses. Dramatised by this highly acclaimed musical theatre company, this is family theatre at its very best. Aug 2: I6.00(lhr50mins) £4.00 (£3.00) Aug 4-10,12-14,16,18-29: 16.00 (I hr SOmins) £8.00 (£6.00) Aug IS: 18.00 (I hr SOmins) Suitable for ages 5 + • IJL531 Dates: 27 28 29 X1 j I I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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RAMEOAND EWELIET Unknown Theatre/Ripley Theatre Venue 13, Lochend Close, Canongate • 07074 201313 • See p: 193 Two sheep find love denied in a world of hate, betrayal and animal politics. Featuring modern text interspersed with Shakespeare's verse and brand new songs based on Tchaikovsky! A perfect introduction to the Baaaard. Aug 17-23: 9.30 (I hr) £4.00 (£3.00) World Premiere • Suitable for ages 5+ Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

RUMPLESTILTSKIN AT THE FAIRYTALE LAUNDRY Ailie Cohen Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street *0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 Rumplestiltskin (a funny wee man) helps Ailie Cohen, the mistress of the Magic Laundry, retell his story with the aid of some clothes pegs, tiny costumes and of course the odd sock. A unique take on the Grimms' classic tale. Aug 4-10,12-17,19-24: 11.00 (45mins) £6.00 (£4.00) Suitable for ages 5+ • H.T2I

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THE SELFISH GIANT

Image Musical Theatre St Cut's, 5 Lothian Road • 0845 345 3531 ♦ See p: 189

An exquisite and moving story providing opportunities for some children to participate as actors with the audience singing the choruses. Dramatised by this highly acclaimed musical theatre company, this is family theatre at its very best. Aug 2: 10.00 (I hr 45mins) £3.50 (£3.00) Aug4-10,12-17,19-29: I0.00(lhr45mins) £7.50(£5.50) Aug 4-10,12-17,19-24,26-29: 16.00 (I hr 45mins) Suitable for ages 4+ • QEU Dates: 27 28 291:91 113456789 10

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THE REALLY DANGEROUS SAFETY SHOW Dr Palfi Consultant Laughologist Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street ‘0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Dr Palfi floods the stage with big loud verbal and visual gags. Parents have the time of their lives observing children outwit Palfi. He reminds us, it's never too late to have a happy childhood! Aug 20-24: noon (SOmins) £5.00 Suitable for ages 4-9 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29

THE SEVEN SIDED DICE - A MUSICAL FANTASY Wells Cathedral Junior School Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge * 0131 225 6575 • See p:l76 A group of children find their way magically into a land of board games where evil reigns supreme. Will their innocence overcome the darkness that threatens the world? Join us and find out! Aug 14-16: 12.40 (I hr 30mins) £6.00 (£4.00) Suitable for ages 5-13 Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

THE SNOW QUEEN

C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 * See p: 177 Hans Christian Andersen's enchanting fairytale brought magically to life in this delightful new adaptation for children and adults of all ages. 'Thrilling' TES. 'Had the audience transfixed' Scotsman. 'Go see it en masse' Daily Express. Jul 30-Aug 9,11 -24: 11,15 (55mins) £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C) Suitable for ages 4+• H3H Dates 27 28 3 0 31 i i 3 4 5 5 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

THE SNOW QUEEN Nordic Theatre Company Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street *0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Brand new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's beautiful and enchanting fairytale tells the moving story of Kai, Gerda and the Snow Queen through songs, puppetry and magic. A wonderful fairytale from the cold north about friendship and love. Preview Aug 2: 11.00 (I hr) £4.00 (£2.50) Aug 3-15: 11.00 (I hr) £5.00 (£4.00) Suitable for ages 4+ • HM4I Dates: 27 28 29 1 :

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SOMETHING ELSE Tall Stories C too, St Columba's by the Castle, Johnston Terrace • 0870 701 5105 • See p:l77

Following the smash hit 'Gruffalo' (***** Scotsman), meet Something Else! What happens when two lonely, unloved creatures become best friends? 'Kathryn Cave's wonderful story is turned into a fantastic show by the totally amazing Tall Stories' ***** Evening News, www.tallstories.org.uk Jul 31 -Aug 9,11 -24: 15.10 (SOmins) £6.50 (£5.50) (£4,50 C) Suitable for ages 3-7 • HEH Dates:27 28-? 20 31 I 13 45678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829

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THE WHITE SLIPPER

Practical Magic Crowne Plaza Hotel, 80 High Street • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 179

Bedlam Theatre, 11 b Bristo Place • 0131 225 9893 • See p: 176

The 2002 sell-out smash returns to the Fringe. Join Sparkle and friends in their new term at wizard school. A spell-binding romp guaranteeing songs and laughter. Oh, and you might have to help save the world... www.practical-magic.org Aug 11-16: 13.00 (SOmins) £4.00 Aug 12,16: 15.00 (SOmins) Suitable for ages up to 10

A fantastical rumbustification of fairy tale fun! Oxford University brings a moving, singing, dancing, thrilling spectacle of fantasy, love, carnival and cakes galore. A strange and exciting world swirls around a magical slipper. For adults and children! Previews Aug 1-2: 1205 (I hr ISmins) £3.00 Aug4-9: 1205 (Ihr ISmins) £8.00(£5.00) Aug 11 -16,18-23: 17.05 (I hr I Smins) Worid Premiere • Suitable for ages all • HEU

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WICKED DRAGONS

Cyclops Events at The Pod The Pod, Festival Square, Lothian Road *0131 228 9950 • See p: 186 An hour long workshop for children, young people and the young at heart. Try your hand at juggling, plate spinning and magic tricks. Led by professional performers Steve Rawlings and Dave Brown. Aug 2-24: I 1. 15 (I hr) £4.00 Suitable for ages 6+ Dates 27 28 29

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THE STORY OF ALL STORIES The Story-Pot Palace (Meadows), Middle Meadow Walk, Meadows *0131 225 6844 • See p:l9l Puppetry Enchantment! A sister and brother find themselves on a quest to heal The Story Tree. They encounter many amazing adventures, but will they ever succeed in their search for The Story of All Stories...? Aug4-10: 15.00(Ihr) (FreeTicketed) Signed performances on 6th, 8th, 9th and 10th Aug World Premiere • Suitable for ages 8+ Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 z

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C too, St Columba's by the Castle, Johnston Terrace • 0870 701 5105 • See p:l77 A fantastically thunderous journey into the world of wicked dragons, where nothing is what it seems. Imaginative stories, music, mask, dance and fun combine in a dragon courtroom fantasy. We decide the fate of the dragons, wicked or not! Jul 30-Aug 16: 14.10 (SOmins) £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C) World Premiere • Suitable for ages 5+ • H.Til Dates: 27 28

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THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 Mr Toad is up to his usual antics. Can his friends save him? New multimedia adaptation - eight actors bring E. H. Shepherd's drawings to life, with animations from the creators of Dangermouse and Spitting Image puppetry. Jul 30-Aug 9,11 -18,20-24: 10,30 (I hr I Smins) £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C) Suitable for ages 4+ • HSU Date^TM. 30 31113 4 5 6789 ON 12 13 14 15 16 17 I8M920 2I 22 23 24 25O»B»

WITCHES, RICHES AND WEDDING CAKE Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace *0131 226 7207 « See p: 184

Crowne Plaza Hotel, 80 High Street •0131 226 0000 • See p: 179 'The Story-teller' returns following last year's Fringe success. Join Red Riding Hood, Snow White and a host of others for fun, songs and guaranteed laughs. Written by Lanarkshire's leading playwright Elizabeth R. Davidson. vvww.practical-magic.org Aug 11-16: 11.45 (SOmins) £4.00 Suitable for ages Up to 8

Shoestring's Fringe First-winning physical storytelling style is back after 8 years! Sea wrecks, ogres, magical forests, Brave Margaret Baba Yaga, and Scottish Kate, that cleverest of bakers, are all here. A fabulous folkable feast! Previews Aug 7-8: 11.45 (Ihr) £3.00 Aug 9-10,12-17,19-24: 11.45 (I hr) £5.00 (£4.00) Worfd Premiere • Suitable for ages 5 + Dates: 27 28 29 30 3

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TALES FROM THE KALEVALA Jill Stevenson Storyteller Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace * 0131 220 6109* Seep:l87 The Witch of the North steals the sun and the moon. She steals the fire too. Who can win them back? Ancient tales from Finland for children and unaccompanied adults. Aug 4-9: 12.30 (I hr) £5.00 (£3.50) Suitable for ages 6+ • HSU Dates: 27 28 29 37: ;

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TICKLE Arkle Theatre Company Edinburgh Sheraton Hotel, Lothian Road *0131 226 0000 « See p:l80 Loads of fun for children and parents. Tickle only wants to find a friend and a home, but first find his way through an unfamiliar world - Mafia Germs, an opera diva, a laughing hyena and snot! Bring a hankie!! Aug 11 -16: 18.00 (I hr) £5.00 Suitable for ages 4-8 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

UTTER NONSENSE The Stand Comedy Club I The Stand Comedy Club,5York Place • 0131 558 7272 • See p:l9l Combining storytelling, puppets and surprise, Mark Pen?ak enacts the tale of TumTumTinker, Dougie the Danger Duck and Horace the Handsome Slug as they search upon a magic wheelbarrow for a runaway sense of humour. Seriously silly family fun. Preview Jul 27: 16.00 (45mins) £4.00 (£2.00) Aug 2-10,12-25: 10.45 (45mins) £5.00 (£3.00) World Premiere»Suitable for ages 5-10 Dates 17

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ABSOLUTE AND ALMOST BEGINNERS COMEDY COURSE AND SHOWCASE AmusedMooseComedy Productions Jurys Inn Edinburgh, 43 Jeffrey Street» 0131 226 0000 • See p: 183 Enjoy the ultimate Fringe experience. Develop stand-up skills in just five days on AmusedMooseComedy's acclaimed five day course led by comedy lecturer Logan Murray. Showcase appearances on 25 August at 3 pm. Course details: www.amusedmoose.co.uk or 07970 524 234. Aug 21 -25: 10.00 (5 x 6hrs) £250.00 (Course with showcase is for 30 hours over the five days) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 U 15

ADAM HILLS - CUT LOOSE Off the Kerb Productions Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 556 6550* See p: 186 Twice Perrier Award nominated, total sell-out '00/01/02 - Adam's back and it's time to cut I loose. Sundays with BSL interpreter. 'Effordessly brilliant' Guardian. 'Relentlessly funny j *****'. Scotsman. 'Aw hell, just go see him, alright ****** Metro, www.offthekerb.co.uk Previews Jul 30-Aug 1: 20.30 (I hr) £6.00 Aug 2-7,10-11,13-14,17-20,25: 20.30 (I hr) £ 10.50 (£9.00) Aug 8-9,15-16,21 -24: 20.30 (I hr) £ 11.50 (£ 10.00) Signed performances on Sundays European Premiere Dates 272879 30 31 123 4 5 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

AFTER HOURS AT DOME PLEASANCE Pleasance Theatre with Amused Moose Comedy Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square *0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Exciting new late night comedy shows! See the Festival's big name comedians, then dance (live music and DJ) and drink at the very late bar. Laugh and enjoy the legendary Pleasance atmosphere and mad pre-show drink prices. Aug 2-3,8-9,14-16,20-21,24: 1.00 (2hrs) £ 11.50 (£9.50) Aug 22-23: 1.00 (2his) £ 13.00 (£ 11.50) World Premiere >11211 Dates: 27 28 29 30 3

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AFTERLIFE? Rock Vanity Vehicle Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate « 0131 226 2151 » See p: 182 Mortals! Are you sad, afraid, worried your life is going nowhere? Death is your only option! For him every soul's a goal at the self-help seminar of your lifetime! He'll sing. He'll scythe, He'll show you how to survive! Aug 1-7,11,13-14,18,20-21,25: 23.15 (Ihr) £7.50(£6.50) Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 23.15 (I hr) £8.50 (£7.50) World Premiere • H221 Dates 27 28 29 37

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AISLE OF LIFE One-Handed Women Cafe Royal Fringe Theatre, 17 West Register Street *0131 5562549 * See p: 188 Ever sneak a look into someone else's basket? The one-handed women take you on a raucous journey through the aisles of life and ask who the hell do other people think you are? Previews Aug 1-2: 21.30 (SOmins) £7.00 (£4.50) Aug 3-9: 21.30 (SOmins) £7.00 (£4.50) World Premiere • FTTH Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2

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AISLE 16 - LOW BROW BEAT POETRY Aisle 16 Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square *0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 'Young blades in open revolt against consumerism and celebrity culture... I loved it' Scotsman. Hard-edged, fast-paced performance poetry, 'startlingly observant..wonderfully acerbic...hilariously funny.' 9/10 ForthOne FM 'Edgy performers with good hair.' **** Three Weeks. Previews Jul 30-Aug I: 16.50 (I hr) £4.00 Aug 2-8,11,13-15,18-20,25: 16.50 (I hr) £7.00 (£5.00) Aug 9-10,16-17,21-24: 16.50 (Ihr) £8.00(£6.00) Worid Premiere • HZ31 Dates 728 91031 123 45678 9 10 11

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ALEX HORNE - MAKING FISH LAUGH 4/ex Horne Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street * 0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 In 1976 scientists gathered in Cardiff to discover exactly what makes humans laugh. Now, for the first time, a stand-up comic recreates their experiments on stage. Warning: PARTS OF THIS SHOW HAVE BEEN TESTED ON ANIMALS. Previews Aug 1-2: 22.30 (I hr) £4.00 Aug3-7,11-14,18-20,25: 22.30 (Ihr) £8.00(£7.00) Aug 8-10,15-17,21 -24: 22,30 (I hr) £9,00 (£8.00) World Premiere • EUJ Dates:27 28 29 TO3 123 4 56789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

24 hour Box Office at: www.edfringe.com ALFIE JOEY'S MINI-CABARET Alfie Joey Alfie Joey's Red Ford Escort, Roxburgh Place • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 176 Former religious brother and Harrods toy demonstrator 'spreads joy like a virus' Time Out. Intimate tales, intimate setting; Alfie's car! 'Real tour de force, energetic & hilarious' Independent. Only four seats left, every show! www.alfiejoey.co.uk PreviewsJul30-Aug I: 15.30 (Ihr) £4.00 Aug 2,8-9,15-16,21-25: 15.30 (Ihr) £8.00(£7.00) Aug3-4: 15.30 (Ihr) £3.50 Aug 5-7,10,12-14,17-20: 15.30 (Ihr) £7,00(£6.00) World Premiere • HSU Dates

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ALL ABOARD Bertie Pearce Productions Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square « 0131 556 6550 » See p:!86 'I'm a cruise ship entertainer - get me out of here!' Bertie Pearce relives his first contract on a cruise ship. The staff are extraordinary, the passengers bizarre. Based on real events this is the comedy of cruising. Previews Jul 31 -Aug 1: 17.15 (I hr I Smins) £5.00 Aug 2-5,7-8,11 -12,14-15,18-20,25: 17.15 (I hr I Smins) £8.50 (£7.00) Aug 9-10,16-17,21 -24: 17.15 (I hr I Smins) £9.50 (£8.00) FTTH Dates: 27 28293031 123 4 5 6789 10 II 12

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THE ALL-STAR CHARITY SHOW Laurence Clark Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place • 0131 226 5425 • See p:!92 Disabled comedian Laurence Clark takes an irreverent look at the multi-million pound disability charity industry, asking who the f**k needs Esther Rantzen or Jimmy Saville anyway? You'll never put money into the rattling tins again! See www.laurenceclark.co.uk Aug 7-15: 2200(Ihr) £8.00(£5.00) Aug 16: 2l.00(lhr) Aug 18-24: 20.30 (Ihr) World Premiere Dates 272829 303 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

AMERICAN WOMAN Goddess Productions Metro Gilded Balloon Cabaret Voltaire, 36 Blair Street * 0131 226 2151* See p: 182 Karen Loftus' solo comedy show. International comedian Karen Loftus travels the world, through Europe, Asia,The Middle East, humorously exploring what it means to be an American and a Woman, at home and in the world, www.karenloftus.net Previews Aug 1-2: 17.30 (Ihr) £4.00 Aug 3-7,11 -14,18-21: 17.30 (I hr) £7.00 (£6.00) Aug 8-10,15-17,22-25: 17.30 (I hr) £9.00(£8.00) UK Premiere •HSU Dates 272829 303 123 4 5 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

STEPHEN KAMOS Stephen KAmos Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square »0I3I 226 2151 « See p: 182 Warm-up comic for Have I Got News For You andV Graham Norton. Come and see why. Sell out 97,98,99,2001. 'Give this guy a tv show' Herald. 'Exceptionally funny’ Time Out Aug 1-7,11,13-14,18-21: 2l.00(lhr) £8.50(£7.50) Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 21.00 (I hr) £9,50 (£8.50) World Premiere •HSU Dates: 27 28 » 30 3 123 456 789 10 I I

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AMUSEDMOOSECOMEDY'S HOT STARLETS AmusedMooseComedy Productions Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street *0131 226 2428 » See p: 176 Stars-in-the-making, brilliant competition winners and exciting breaking talent - they all feature in the ONLY Fringe showcases of 20+ thrusting new comedians, with revolving line-ups so each show's unique - come again and again. Sell-out shows in 2002. www.amusedmoose.co.uk Previews Aug 1-2: 23.45 (I hr) £4.50 Aug3-7,10-14,17-20: 23.45 (Ihr) £9.00(£8.00) Aug8-9,15-16,21-24: 23.45 (Ihr) £10,00(£9,00) UK Premiere • HEM Dates:27 28 29 30 3 u3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2 28 2

ANDREW CLOVER, SUPERCUB AmusedMooseComedy Productions Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 5566550* See p: 186 Perrier best newcomer nominee Clover is funnier than ever. 'Gather up all the stars and give them to Andrew Clover' Scotsman 5 stars. 'Superb' Chortle. 'Inspired stand-up' List. 'Highlight of the Fringe' Mail. Unmissable sell-out shows. Previews Jul 30-Aug I: 21.45 (I hr) £4.50 Aug 2-4,6-7,10-14,17-20,25: 21.45 (I hr) £950 (£8.00) Aug 9,15-16,21,24: 21.45 (I hr) £1050 (£9.00) Aug 22-23: 21.45 (I hr) £11.00(£9.50) UK Premiere • HSU Dates:27 28 29 j03i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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com’dv ANDTHE HORSEYOU RODE IN ON Cafe Royal Fringe Theatre Cafe Royal Fringe Theatre, 17 West Register Street • 0131 556 2549 ♦ See p: 178 Comedian/Hip-Hop poet 'ranney' (of The Bomb-itty of Errors') returns to the Fringe with his latest comedic exorcism of stand-up comedy, poetry, characters, rants - with live DJ, Kevin 'Sugar' Shand. Guaranteed to rock audiences. Aug 1-7: 19.15 (SOmins) £6.50 (£6.00) Aug8-9: 0.30 (Ihr ISmins) Aug 10-25: 17.30 (I hr I Smins) tXHU Dates: 27 a » 30 3 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

ANVIL SPRINGSTIEN - A LITTLE BIT NEARTHE KNUCKLE? Cyclops Events at The Pod The Pod, Festival Square, Lothian Road *0131 228 9950 • See p: 186 From Plato to NATO, there is nothing Anvil Springstien won't talk about. He also eats hecklers for breakfast You have been warned. 'Like getting a gobful of nitrous oxide' Scotsman. PreviewsJul 30-Aug2: 21.15 (Ihr) £5.00 Aug3-7: 21.15 (Ihr) £11,00(£8.00) mi Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

ANDY ZALTZMAN UNRAVELS THE GREAT CONSPIRACY

ARNOLD FRENZY'S 'STRANGELY COMPELLING' FLEA CIRKUS

The Stand Comedy Club I The Stand Comedy Club, 5 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • See p: 191

Arnold Frenzy Smirnoff Underbelly, Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 3083 • See p:l92

Zaltzman, 'genius in the making' Observer, 'best satire at the Fringe' Herald, 'breathlessly inventive' Metro, follows his highly-acclaimed 2001 and 2002 shows by calming the world down and solving whatever problems it has left Preview Jul 31: 20.00 (I hr) £5.00 (£4.00) Aug 1-25: 21,05 (Ihr) £7,50(£6.50) World Premiere Dates

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ANTHONY MENCHETTI - MURPHY S LAW Gilded Balloon Productions Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate *0131 226 2151 Seep: 182

Shamelessly exploiting his recent C4 mini-series, Europe's leading flea circus impresario presents a high-octane concoction of live music, rare cine film and 'trained' fleas. 'The strangest thing I've seen all festival' Glastonbury Review. Previews Jul 31-Aug I: 23.00 (45mins) £3.00 Aug 3-7,10-14,17-21,24: 23.00 (45mins) £8.00 (£7.00) Aug 8-9,15-16,22-23: 23.00 (45mins) £9.00 (£8.00) FTTJI Dates: 272829 30 31 123 4 5 6 78 9 10 I I 12 I 3 14 I 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

THE ARTS SHOW BBC Radio Scotland The Famous Spiegeltent, George Square Gardens ♦0131 662 8740 ♦ See p: 191

After breaking his ankle, crashing his car and being robbed in one afternoon,Anthony investigates Murphy's Law. 'The stand-out stand-up discovery of the comedy festival' Age, Melbourne. 'Masterfully silly' Scotsman. Aug 1-7,11-14,18-21,25: 21.45 (Ihr) £7.50(£6.50) Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: 21,45 (Ihr) £8.50(£7.50) European Premiere• HSU

Join Radio Scotland's National Arts show for a week of special events with Janice Forsyth. We're featuring some of the very best from all the festivals, mixing music and cabaret with great conversation in glorious surroundings. Aug 18-22: 16.00 (Ihr) (FreeTicketed)

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Barrie Hall Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182

WARNINGTHIS PLAY IS TERRIBLE. Don't see it 'Came with astounding word of mouth. Fully justifies and exceeds its reputation... one of the funniest and most unusual entertainments of the festival. Achingly funny' Fringe Report So bad we brought it back! jul 30-Aug 12,14-24: 1430 (SOmins) £7.50 (£6.50) World Premiere »EE3I

A spanking new comedy show from rising star Barrie Hall, from Channel 4's 'Experimental' and BBC I's 'Spy TV. 'Comic fantasy with a dark tinge' Times. 'Bladder aching hilarity' Gty Life. Sell out 2001. Book early. Aug 11 -25: 16.45 (I hr) £7.00 (£5.00) World Premiere

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BARRY CRYER AND RONNIE GOLDEN - UNPLUGGED

The Stand Comedy Club II The Stand Comedy Club II, 16 North St Andrews Street» 0131 558 7272 • See p:l9l

Turns Ltd Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182

'Master of comic characterisation' Guardian. Twenty years after first Fringe appearance, Podomovski, Frederick Benson, and Lenin's creator makes solo debut New characters, atmospheres, chaos and sound - the King of Disfunctional Doowop. 'Had us laughing till we ached' Scotsman. Preview Aug I: 19.50 (I hr) £5.00 (£4.00) Aug 2-10,12-25: 19.50 (Ihr) £6.00 World Premiere

The dynamic duo of Rock 'n' Droll returns! Owing to Barry's failed pension scheme and repossession of Ronnie's amplifier they've gone acoustic. Thrash metal meets George Formby. 'I laughed incontinently' Michael Billington Guardian. Aug 11 -24: 19.45 (I hr) £ 10.00 (£9.00) World Premiere

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BBC RADIO 4 BBC Radio 4 Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 • See p:l86

MARIA BAMFORD Velvet Laughter Master Series Edinburgh Comedy Room,The Tron, Hunter Square, Royal Mile *0131 226 0000 See p:l80 UK debut for one of America's finest comic talents. Already recognised by Comedy Central, Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien and Garrison Keillor, Maria's character-based, edgy stand-up has made her one ofVariety's Top Ten 'Comics to Watch'. Brilliantly Funny. Aug 9-16: 22,30 (Ihr) £7,50(£7.00) UK Premiere

BBC Radio 4 recordings include '4 at the Fringe', 'Comic Fringes', 'Front Row', 'Just a Minute','Loose Ends','That Reminds Me','The Consultants','Tomorrow's Hits Today', 'Quote, Unquote' and Where Did It All Go Wrong?'. Aug 4-23: Tickets available the day before the show in the Reasance Courtyard from 10 am. Dates 7 26:

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BBC STAND UP SHOW LIVE

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BBC Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 » See p: 186

Cyclops Events at The Pod The Pod, Festival Square, Lothian Road • 0131 228 9950 • See p: 186 Stockport's favourite housewife and keen Take a Break reader shares her top tips for bargain-hunting, stain removal and getting the most out of life. Starring 'Phoenix Nights' Janice Connolly. 'As hilarious as it gets' Scotsman. Aug 18-20: 12.30 (I hr) £7.00 (£5.00) Aug 21 -24: 12.30 (I hr) £9.00 (£6.00)

The BBC presents a late night cabaret show, with a different line-up every night showcasing the best performers around, including comedy circuit favourites and up and coming talent The event is supported by BBC Worldwide. Preview Jul 31: 23.00(lhr30mins) £5.00 Aug I -7,10,12-14,17,19-20,25: 23.00 (I hr 30mins) £9.50 (£8.00) Aug 8-9,15-16,21-24: 23.00(lhr30mins) £ 10.50 (£9,00) EI~H

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BBC THREE NEW COMEDY AWARDS - GRAND FINAL 2003 BBC George Square Theatre, George Square •0131 662 8740 • See p: 181 The BBC Three New Comedy Awards is a BBC Talent initiative to find tomorrow's hottest new comedy stars. Tonight's final, judged by a celebrity panel, will be filmed for BBC Three. Aug 11: 19.30 (2hrsBOmins) (FreeTicketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 M 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

BEST OF IRISH COMEDY The Stand Comedy Club I The Stand Comedy Club, 5 York Place » 0131 558 7272 • See p: 191 Great value Celtic showcase featuring three top Irish comics for the price of one. Different acts nightly with host Martin Bigpig. '... wore us out with laughter' Scotsman. Sell-out 1999-2002. '... wonderful line-up truly justifies show's title' Evening News. Aug I -25: 18.00 (I hr I Smins) £7.00 (£6.00) World Premiere Dates 72829

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BEST OF SCOTTISH COMEDY The Stand Comedy Club I The Stand Comedy Club,5York Place * 0131 558 7272 • Seep:l9l Three top Scots in a quality comedy showcase 'does the business' Stage. 'Great value in a relaxed environment' Scotsman **** Old favourites and new faces changing nightly with host Susan Morrison 'bolshy and brassy... queen of cod' List. Aug I -25: 22.30 (I hr I Smins) £8.00 (£7.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 3r 3 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25

BEST OF SO YOU THINK YOU'RE FUNNY Gilded Balloon Productions Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Don't miss the pick of the best winners and runners-up from the last 16 years. Shed tears of laughter with some of today's comedy greats who emerged hot from the Gilded Balloon. Aug 1-2,6-9,14-25: 22.15 (Ihr30mins) £8.00 (£7.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5

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BIG VALUE COMEDY - EARLY Just The Tonic Cafe Royal Fringe Theatre, 17 West Register Street •0131 556 2549 • See p: 178 Four top comedians, joke competition and a half price drink. Two intervals. Airconditioned room. 'Undoubtedly cabaret comedy at its best1 Scotsman. Back for its 9th sell out year!! All this for only £7. What a laugh. Aug I -11,13-18,20-25: 19.30 (2hrs) £7.00 ST-n Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 I

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Four different comedians to the early show with all the added extras!! 'Top comedy, top value' List. Why pay £ 10 for one comedian when you can pay £7 for four? Hurry while stocks last! Aug 1-11,13-18,20-25: 22,00 (2hrs) £7.00 ST-21 Dates 27 28 29 3

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BILL BAILEY: PARTTROLL Bill Bailey Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance •0131 556 6550 • Seep: 186 British Comedy Award winner, and star of BBC2's 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks' and C4's 'Black Books', returns to Edinburgh with a new show. 'As perfect a comedy package as you could hope to find' Times. Jul 30-Aug 2: 19.10 (Ihr) £5.00 Aug 3-4,6-11,13-20,25: 19.10 (Ihr) £1250 Aug 21-24: 19.10 (Ihr) £14.50 Worid Premiere • ECU Dates: 27 28:-30 3MI3456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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A journey into feathers and frustration starring Pigeonman Phil Zimmerman ('A genius' Omid Djalili), ITVs Stand-Up-Britain finalist and stutterer-extraordinaire Jaik Campbell ('Big star of future'Jerry Sadowitz) and Welsh surrealist Steve Williams ('Simply enjoyable' Time Out). Featuring Dolly Bird. Previews Jul 31-Aug I: 17.30 (55mins) £4.00 Aug 2,8-9,15-16,22-23: 17.30 (55mins) £8.00 (£7.00) Aug 3-7,10,12-14,17,19-21,24: 17.30 (55mins) £7.00 (£6.00) World Premiere • H-ll Dates:27 28 29 30II 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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BLACK SHEEP LUXURY ASSORTMENT The Black Sheep Metro Gilded Balloon The Venue, Calton Road •0131 226 2151* See p: 182 Blistering sketch show by the lovely people who brought you Ubersausage and FairLy Tales. 'Brilliantly funny! ****' Scotsman. 'Great comic writing' Guardian. Bloody funny! ****' List 'A must see! *****' Three Weeks. Observer Award winners. www.blacksheepcomedy.co.uk Aug I -7,11 -14,18-21: 18.30 (I hr) £7.50 (£6.50) Aug8-10,15-17,22-25: 18.30 (Ihr) £8.50(£7.50) ETTTI Dates 27 28 29 3C

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BLIND DATE Hodar Amsterdam C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 Sizzling outgoing improv comedy from Amsterdam seeks similar audience with GSOH for good times, stimulating moments and a few laughs. Six characters explore the mini-universe unleashed from a single blind date. Jul 30-Aug 24: 19.50 (SOmins) £8.50 (£7,50) UK Premiere-urn

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Drunken, foul-mouthed memories 25 years after Scotland's greatest sporting fiasco. Star of BBC's 'Live Floor Show', plus notorious brother, murderer-cum-sculptor maddog Doolally. 'A real star turn' Daily Express. 'Razor-sharp observations' Guardian. 'Respected worldwide' Sunday Post. PreviewsJul 28-29: 21.30 (Ihr) £4.00(£3.00) Aug 1-25: 19.40 (Ihr) £7.00(£6.00) World Premiere

Can it be true that the famous lesbian comedienne has a 'lookalike', performing a magical mixture of monologues, music and standup, or is it just Clare herself? 'Unorthodox and uninhibited' Independent. 'The discerning dyke's comedienne' Gingerbeer. Aug 11-16: 19.30 (Ihr lOmins) £8.00(£6.00) Aug 18-24: 22.00(Ihr IQmins)

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So here's the deal: you go to the Fringe. You pay to see comedians you don't know. This is the same without the money. 'Post-Python... buzzing with ingeniously weird ideas' List. Ticketed to discourage vagrants. Aug 3-9: 19.00 (SOmins) (Free Ticketed) World Premiere

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THE BOON SHOW LIVE Capture Entertainment Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate • 226 6550 • See p:l82 From the festival capital of the world, the Athens of the north - it's The Boon Show Live! Cult Kiwi comedian Mike Boon debuts a brand-new televisual experience. Be a part of the live studio audience. Previews Aug 1-3: 23.00 (SSmins) £4.50 Aug 4-7,11,13-14,18,20-21,25: 23.00 (SSmins) £7.50 (£6.50) Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 23.00(SSmins) £8.50(£7.50) World Premiere-Em Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 II3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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BRADLEYWALSH LIVE ATTHE QUEEN S HALL Bradley Walsh The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street • 0131 668 2019 » See p: 187 'Bradley reduced his audience to a helpless fit of laughter' Daily Telegraph. A mighty talent' Independent. BOOK EARLY! Aug 22-23: 22.30 (Ihr) £1200(£10.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

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'Britain's funniest female comedian in years' Independent Jo Brand returns to the Fringe, following a fantastically successful sell-out UK tour last year. Recently seen on 'Celebrity Fame Academy'. 'Jo is the best female comic in Britain' Mirror, www.offthekerb.co.uk Aug 1-3,5-7,12-14,19-20,25: 22.30 (Ihr) £I2.00(£I 1.00) Aug 8-10,15-17,21 -24: 22,30 (I hr) £ 13.00 (£ 1100)

Electric Forecast - 'rapid fire, quirky and seriously weird' Leicester Mercury introduce... Mils Barker - 'A cynical intelligence and keen wit' Chortle, Inder Manocha - 'A thorough delight from start to finish' Time Out, and Christian Reilly 'He's so good it's scary' sixty.nine magazine. Aug 1-7,11-14,18-21,25: 19.45 (Ihr) £8.50(£7.50) Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 19.45 (I hr) £9.50 (£8.50) FTTI

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Nokia Orange Assembly Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street *0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 Hit of Melbourne Comedy Festival! Winner - British Council Oz Export Award. The Business always dreamed of playing together in a concert conducted by world famous Marcus Schmetterl. Tonight's the night! 'Constantly surprising, brilliantly absurd' Herald. Aug 1-7,11-14,18-21,25: 22.45 (Ihr) £9.00(£8.00) Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 2245 (I hr) £ 10.00 (£9.00) FT-TH Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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JASON BYRNE Jason Byrne Pleasance Courtyard, 60The Pleasance • 0131 5S6 6550 • See p:186 Perrier Nominee and the hottest comic at the festival. 100% sell-out 1998-2002. 'A subtle combination of comic genius and raw energy... a truly unique experience and simply one of the most daring comedians around. Unmissable' Evening News. Jul 30-Aug2: 2Z00(lhr) £5.00 Aug 3-4,6-11,13-20,25: 22.00 (I hr) £ 12.50 (£ 10.00) Aug 21-24: 22.00 (I hr) £ 14.50 (£ 1100) World Premiere • EC31 Dates:2728293031 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 11 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 22 2 3 2 4 25 RHONA CAMERON RBM The Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13-29 Nicolson Street 0131 662 1112/0131 529 6000* Seep:l8l 'Her stand-up comedy is a world away from her stand-up rows on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. Rhona's humour is smart, self-deprecating and almost novelistic in its introspection.' William Cook, Guardian. Aug 18: 20.00 (I hr I Omins) £ 14.00 (£ 13.00) Upper Circle £ 12.00 (£ 11.00) World Premiere Dates:

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THE CAPE COMEDY COLLECTIVE The Cape Comedy Collective Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square •0131 5566550* See p: 186 Beyond Mandela,Table Mountain, crime and cricket - what do you really know about South Africa? Here is the young Rainbow Nation showing there's more to South African stand-up than jokes about Robert Mugabe. Previews Jul 30-Aug2: 21.45 (I hr) £5.00 Aug3-4,6-7,10-11,13-14,17-20,25: 21.45 (Ihr) £9.50(£8.00) Aug 8-9,15-16,21-24: 21.45 (Ihr) £10.50(£9.00) UK Premiere‘11511 Dates 7 28 2 3 0 31 1 33456789 10 II 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 CAPSIS The Famous Spiegeltent The Famous Spiegeltent, George Square Gardens *0131 662 8740 • See p: 191 Australia’s singing sensation, Paul Capsis, comes together with piano wunderkind.Aron Ottignon, for a night of pure cabaret magic. Channelling the spirits of Billie Holiday and deconstructing Lou Reed - Capsis is the prophet leading cabaret out of the desert Aug 2,5-7,12-14,19-21: 20.30 (I hr) £ 10.00 (£9.00) Aug8-9,15-16,22-23: 20.30 (Ihr) £12.00(£10,00) European Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 l3 '5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 242526272829 CAREY MARX - ALBINO HUNTER Carey Marx Smirnoff Underbelly, Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) •0870 745 3083 • Seep:192 Stand-up comedian Carey Marx takes a refreshingly fuzzy look at PERCEPTION and bravely takes on the Albino situation in Britain. Religion, Science, Maths, Snowboarding, Albinos. They must be stopped. 'Excellent' Guardian. 'Hilariously demented' Evening News. Previews Jul 31 -Aug 1: 21.00 (I hr) £4.00 Aug 2-3,8-10,15-17,22-24: 21.00 (I hr) £8.50 (£7.50) Aug 4-7,11 -14,18-21: 21,00 (I hr) £7,50 (£6.50) World Premiere • HSU Dates: 27 28293031 123456789 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 252627 2829

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CATHY HOLROYD:WITH CONDIMENTS Zaffy Productions C o2, Oxygen, Infirmary Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 Cooking for one is fun... on Valentine's Day. Join TV chef Cathy Holroyd as she launches her very own cable TV channel whilst struggling through an inedible divorce and a stubborn souffle. With special guests. Jul 30-Aug9,l 1-24: 16.45 (SOmins) £7,50 (£6.50) World Premiere •HBI1 Dates 272829 3031 123 4 5 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 CAUGHT IN THE ACT OF BEING MYSELF Janey Godley Smirnoff Underbelly, Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 3083 • Seep:192 Scotland's mistress of comedy returns to the Fringe: I do comedy. I talk loud... it's funny. 'Spirited raconteur' Chortle. 'Top Scottish comic' NZ Herald. 'Top act Sharp and unmissable' Scotsman (2002). Previews Jul 31-Aug I: 18.45 (55mins) £4.00 Aug 2-3,8-10,15-17,22-24: 18.45 (SSmins) £8.50 (£7.00) Aug 4-7,11-14,18-21: 18,45 (SSmins) £7.50 (£6.00) World Premiere • BEJO Dates 272829 31 123 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2? e 9

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JO CAULFIELD Jo Caulfield Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance •0131 S56 6550 • See p: 186 SELL-OUT 2001/2002. 'Feisty, filthy, invigorating comedy' Three Weeks. 'Outrageously funny'Heart FM. 'Sharp, wicked gags' Guardian. 'An inspiration to female comics' Observer. 'When it comes to delivering high class comedy, Caulfield is one sassy lady' Scotsman. Jul 30-Aug 2: 20.15 (Ihr) £5.00 Aug 3-4,6-7,10-11,13-14,17-20,25: 20.15 (I hr) £9.50 (£8.00) Aug 8-9,15-16,21-24: 20.15 (I hr) £ 10,50 (£9,00) World Premiere • ECU Dates:272829303III3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

CAVE COMEDY Hackney Empire's New Acts of the Year 2003 Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 This year’s very best new comics: Matt Kirshen (winner). 'Extremely effettive, gently funny' Time Out; Brandi Borr 'makes an instant impact' Standard and Rhod Gilbert 'Wonderously surreal' Time Out Visiting sets: Simon Amstell, Buddy, Ria Lina. Aug 1-7,12-14,19-21,25: 21.30 (Ihr) £7.50(£6.50) Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: 21.30 (Ihr) £8.50(£7.50) Han Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 113 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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THE CENTRE Sandals in the Bin Metro Gilded Balloon Cabaret Voltaire, 36 Blair Street •0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Following 2002's hilarious sell-out show the 'talented trio' described as 'one to watch out for' (Radio Forth) presents 'The Centre'. Peek into the sordid world of adult education and experience the pleasure and pain of widening your horizons. Aug 2-7,11 -14: 16.00 (I hr) £7.50 (£6.50) Aug8-10,15: 16.00(Ihr) £8.50(£7.50) UK Premiere-mi Dates: 27 28 2930 31 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 76 27 28 29

CHARLIE ROSS IN TRACKSUITS AND MUNCHKINS Charlie Ross C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 Did Dorothy know the offside rule? Top Scots comic Charlie Ross takes down his yellow brick road to discover what its like to be a butch guy in a camp world and LOVE IT! Jul 30-Aug 10: 20.10 (Ihr) £7.50(£6.50) World Premiere • HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I !2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

CHEEK Tongue In Cheek Entertainment Ltd George Square Theatre, George Square •0131 662 8740 • See p:l8l Everyone loves 'Cheek'... the six singing builders from hell. Their electrifying show is one whacky day at work, with slapstick comedy, crazy dances, ingenious 'tool' percussion, and music that'll rock you in your seat. They'll bring the house down. Aug 1-10: 16.45 (2hrs) £10.00 (£8.00) Worid Premiere •EUI Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I I 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

CHEEKUS MONKUS MAXIMUS A.R Productions Holyrood Tavern, 9a Holyrood Road *0131 556 5044 • See p: 183 Beware! Fast-paced sketch show pumping out satire from, amongst others. Bob Kazinski, Barry Jotter, Saddy and Patsy Tranter. Life coaching, movies, religion, soaps, international clowns all take direct hits. A must see!' View here! Aug 10-16: 17.00 (SOmins) £5.00 (£4.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 79

CHINESE HOROSCOPE COMPATIBILITY LOVE TEST SHOW Paul Duddridge Management Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square •0131 556 6550 • See p:!86 Bring your partner or come alone. Using the magic of Chinese horoscopes, Paul Watson advises whether you should leave that dragon or shack up with a dog. Fun for all the Chinese animal kingdom. Previews Aug 1-2: 22.55 (I hr) £5.00 Aug 3-7,10-12,14,17-20,25: 22.55 (I hr) £8.50 (£7.00) Aug8-9,15-16,21-24: 22.55 (Ihr) £9.50(£8.00) World Premiere• HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 113 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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The 'universally hilarious' cast behind 'Baby Food' is back with an all-new dose of idiot fun. If you enjoy 'funny, punny and scorchingly fast-paced' comedy from the stars of tomorrow, come and see 'Chip Monk'. Previews Jul 31 -Aug I: 19.00 (I hr) £4.00 Aug2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24: 19.00(Ihr) £8.00(£7.00) Aug 4-8,12-15,19-22: 19.00 (I hr) £7.00 (£6.00) World Premiere • 0131

Edinburgh's biggest event of the festival featuring an all-star cast in aid ofWaverley Care. Last year's comedy gala for Stonewall was a total sell-out, starring Lee Evans and Julian Clary. Different bills each night Book early, www.offthekerb.co.uk Aug 21 -22: 20,00 (2hrs 30mins) £ 18.50/£ 17,50 Signed performances both nights

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CLAWS OUT Gilded Balloon Productions and Linda Catalano Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square « 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Nice girls finish last It's time to get your 'Claws Out' and fight back. Meet superbitch. This bad-arse Australian babe will have you firing off comebacks faster than a speeding bullet 'Daring, hilarious, intelligent and sexy' /nPress, Australia. Aug 1-7,11-14,18-21,25: 14.15 (Ihr) £7.50(£6.50) Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 14.15 (I hr) £8.50 (£7.50) European Premiere • QZ3JI Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 1 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 COMEDY BUS: NO ROOM ON TOP On a Roll Entertainment Comedy Bus, Grassmarket *0131 718 4282 • See p: 179 The Fringe's freshest new venue. Outrageous comedy performed in a unique setting. A busload of comedy and music with a difference. Club class cabin crew will be on hand at all times. All aboard please! Previews Aug 1-2: 21,00 (I hr) £6.00 (£5.00) Previews Aug 1-2: 2230 (I hr) Previews Aug 1-2: midnight (I hr) Aug 3-29: 21.00(Ihr) Aug3-29: 2230 (Ihr) Aug 3-29: midnight (I hr) World Premiere * HEH Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 n3456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 25 26 27 JS 28

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'Edinburgh's favourite late-night cabaret' Guardian. Starring Russell Howard 'Addictive and very funny mania' Venue. Matthew Osborn 'A formidable newcomer' Chortle. Al Pitcher 'Gifted, upbeat and hilarious' Metro. Stan Stanley 'Shakes a crowd with his energetic pace' Telegraph. Previews Jul 30-Aug 2: 22.45 (Ihr30mins) £5.00 Aug 3-4,6-7,10-14,17-18,20,25: 2145 (Ihr30mins) £9.50 (£8.00) Aug 8-9,15-16,21 -24: 22.45 (I hr 30mins) £ 10.50 (£9.00) Worid Premiere Dates 27 28 7 3 o3i i 2 3 4 ! 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 COMIC FRINGES BBC Radio 4 Pleasance Courtyard, 60The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 Antidote to the frantic pace of the Fringe; strong coffee and a chance to chill out to a different story each day. A perfect way to start the day, getting the Fringe regulars out of bed since 1996. Aug 11-15: 10.15 (45mins) (Free Ticketed). Tickets available the day before the show in the Pleasance Courtyard from 10 am. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 COMMANDER ZEUS VS THE GIRLS' BRIGADE Baby Wants Candy C, Chambers Street * 0870 701 5105 « See p: 177 Inside every great artist there's a madman. Inside every great madman there's an artist and therefore another madman... Commander Zeus embodies both in this hip

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PERRIER BEST NEWCOMERS 2002. Fresh from their second series on Radio 4, The Consultants return to Edinburgh for the inevitable backlash. Sketches, songs, bum and poo jokes. It's all there. Wonderfully funny'- Sunday Times. Jul 30-Aug 2: 20.25 (SSmins) £5.00 Aug 3-4,6-7,10-11,13-14,17-20,25: 20.25 (SSmins) £9.50 (£8.00) Aug 8-9,15-16,21 -24: 20.25 (SSmins) £ 10.50 (£9.00) World Premiere • K.T3H

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Arthur Smith Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 ’ See p: 182

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Arthur Smith joins Dante and Virgil on their journey through hell, up the mountain of purgatory and onwards to paradise. En route, he transforms the Divine Comedy, the great masterpiece of Italian literature, into an intensely boring lecture. Aug 15-18,20-25: 14.30 (Ihr) £ 10,00 (£9,00) World Premiere

Come walk with Count Arthur Strong on his much acclaimed Biblical odyssey through the mists of time! 'You won't see many funnier sights' Guardian. 'Strong was brilliant' *****' Scotsman, www.komediaentertainment.com Aug 1-3,8-10,15-17,21-25: 18.45 (Ihr) £10.00(£9.00) Aug 4-7,12-14,19-20: 18.45 (Ihr) £9.00 (£8.00) World Premiere » HSU Dates 27282930

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CRAIG HILL - LIVE! Craig Hill Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street *0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 The baldy kilt guy from BBC's live Floor Show'! 'Riotously funny' Independent. 'Divine comic' Stage. 'Camper than a big camp of campers pitching up their pink sparkly tents, but funny as hell' Scotland on Sunday. Sell-out 2002! Aug 1-7,11-14,17,19-21,25: 21.15 (Ihr) £ 10.00 (£9.00) Aug 8-9,15-16,22-24: 21.15 (I hr) £ 11.00 (£ 10.00). Signed performance 16,23 Aug World Premiere • U£2U Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

CREAM OF IRISH COMEDY Gilded Balloon Productions and Lisa Richards present Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square ♦ 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Direct from sell-out shows at Melbourne Comedy Festival, the cream of Irish returns. Some of the best Irish names in comedy. Special guests: Jason Byrne,Tommy Tiernan, Kevin Gildea... plus many more. Aug 1-7,11-14,25: 23.30 (Ihr ISmins) £8.50(£7.50) Aug8-10,22-24: 23.30 (Ihr ISmins) £9.50(£8.50) Aug 17-20: 23.15 (I hr I Smins) £8.50 (£7.50) FT.~7I Dates 72829X

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DARKER SIDE O’THE TOON The Stand Comedy Club II The Stand Comedy Club II, 16 North St Andrews Street ■ 0131 558 7272» See p: 191 The boys are back and now it's so dark they scare themselves. James Ferguson, John McBride and Paul McNeill slash open Edinburgh's underbelly with more tales of sex, drugs, violence and Ronnie Corbett. Glaswegians welcome. Preview Jul 27: 22.00 (Ihr) £4.00 (£3.00) Preview Augl:22.l0(lhr)£5.00 (£4.00) Aug 2-10,12-24: 2120 (Ihr) £6.00 World Premiere Dates 17

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DAVE GORMAN'S GOOGLEWHACK ADVENTURE Dave Gorman George Square Theatre, George Square ♦0131 662 8740 • See p: 181 Why's Dave playing ping-pong with a 9-year-old Bostonian? Why's he wrangling snakes in LA? Why's an armed man driving him to Mexico? Because he's on a GooglewhackAdventure, that's why. 'Amazing and hilarious' Melbourne Sunday Age. Aug 1-2,8-9,15-16,22-23: 19.45 (Ihr30mins) £14.50 Aug 3-7,10,13-14,17-21,24: 19.45 (Ihr30tnins) £12.50 UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 Il3 4 5 6 78 9 10

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CREATURES IN CREAM Bee The Zoo, Kirk O' Field Parish Church, 140 The Pleasance • 0131 662 1222 See p: 193 A fun-packed comic revue, suitable for all. Over an hour of sketches, songs, music and magic. From Winchester College, via London, totally original material by the performers: three onstage, one piano and non-stop comedy. 'Staggeringly versatile' Wykehamist. Aug 17-22: 21.30 (Ihr30mins) £6.00 (£3.50) Worid Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

DAVID CROWE Velvet Laughter Master Series Edinburgh Comedy Room,The Tron, Hunter Square, Royal Mile 0131 226 0000 « See p: 180 Do they come any funnier? Probably not Topical subjects, historical events and personal experiences united by outrageous animation and hilarious intellect The result? A totally original style of brain-boning jocularity. Seattle's finest comedian returns for six nights only. Aug 3-8: 22.30 (I hr) £7.50 (£7.00) FTFIH Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 .3 4 5 6 7 8 91011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

DAILY RECORD SEARCH FOR A STAND-UP STAR The Stand Comedy Club I The Stand Comedy Club, 5 York Place • 0131 558 7272 « See p: 191 Following a nationwide talent search, Scotland's top selling daily newspaper introduces the stars of tomorrow. Catch ten of the funniest new talents in Scotland in this unique fringe showcase. Everyone a winner. Aug 11: 22.30 (2hrs) £5.00(£4.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

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DAVID HADINGHAM HAS A DARKER SIDE Cyclops Events at The Pod The Pod, Festival Square, Lothian Road *0131 228 9950 • See p: 186 David Hadingham 'Hilariously funny' Scotsman delivers the freshest and friendliest material on the Fringe, followed by some of the nastiest - with a chance to leave in between! 'A ranting and raving comic genius' Guardian. Previews Jul 30-Aug 2: midnight (I hr) £5.00 Aug 3-7,11 -14,18-20: midnight (I hr) £7.50 (£5.00) Aug 8-10,15-17: midnight (I hr) £8.50 (£6.00) Aug 21-24: midnight (I hr) £9,00 (£6.00) Worid Premiere • tUI Dates 27 28; 10 31123 4 5 6789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

DAVID KAY: FIREBALL The Stand Comedy Club II The Stand Comedy Club II, 16 North St Andrews Street • 0131 558 7272 • See p: 191 The fireball of Scottish comedy delivers a show of gentle, delightful and surreal stories. A comic who breaks the mould; 'it's impossible not to laugh' Scotsman; 'unconventional stand-up and it's all the better for it' Stage. Preview Jul 27: 20.00 (I hr) £4.00 (£3.00) Preview Aug 1: 21.05 (I hr) £5.00 (£4.00) Aug 2-10,12-25: 21.05 (I hr) £6.00 World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 '■

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DAVID O DOHERTY CREATES SOMETHING NEW UNDERTHE SUN Lisa Richards Agency - edinburghcomedyl003 Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 The most talked about comedian to have emerged from Ireland in recent years. Winner Channel 4's 'So You Think You're Funny?' award and Perrier Best Newcomer 2000. A new Irish Hero' Irish Times. Previews Aug 1-2: 20.00 (SSmins) £5.00 Aug 3-7,11-14,18-21,25: 20.00 (SSmins) £9.00 (£8.00) Aug 8-9,15-17,22-24: 20.00 (SSmins) £ 10.00 (£9.00) UK Premiere»HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

DEEPER UNDERGROUND Just Press Playleasance Theatre Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square * 0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Rush hour, rammed in a carriage somewhere under ground. Sweaty, trapped, late and maybe in need of a loo. 4 minds, 4 journeys drifting in and out of reality. A short visual comedy to round off your evening. Previews Aug 1-2: 0.05 (30mins) £3.50 Aug 5,7,10-12,14,17-19: 0.05 (30mins) £5.00 (£4.00) Aug 8-9,15-16,21 -24: 0.05 (30mins) £5.00 Dates 27 28 291

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DES BISHOP S WAGE SLAVE Lisa Richards Agency - edinburghcomedy2003 Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 The 2002Tap Water Award winner returns with a show of minimum rage. Highlighting unexpected experiences during the making of Wage Slave' for RTE television about minimum wage life in Ireland. 'Dynamic' Ust ****. Previews Aug 1-2: 22.30 (SSmins) £5.00 Aug3-7,12-14,18-21,25: 22.30 (SSmins) £9.00(£8.00) Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 22.30 (SSmins) £ 10,00 (£9.00) UK Premiere * EU1 Dates 2728293

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DES CLARKE - ONE NIGHT ONLY! Des Clarke The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street • 0131 668 2019 • See p: 187 The multi-award winning, 22 year-old star of Saturday morning's 'SM:TV Live', BBC's 'Live Floor Show' and Beat 106FM's Breakfast Show. 'Comedic Kalashnihov' Stage. Touched by genius. Astonishing and indescribably funny' Evening News. Plus special guests. Aug 16: 2130 (Ihr IQmins) £11.00(£10.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 5 16 I / 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

DIE Brand X Productions I gawkagogo.com Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square *0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 The creators of Elephant Man Elvis go to hell. 'Comedy genius... gloriously grotesque' London Evening Standard. It's Judgement Day for Deathrow Jethro. Cue a skewed-'toon sideshow inferno of swing zombies, gene-splicing Nazis, heads in jars and messages from Satan. Previews Aug 1-2: 2250 (Ihr) £5.00 Aug 3-4,6-7,10-14,17-20,25: 22.50 (Ihr) £8.50(£7.50) Aug 8-9,15-16,21-24: 22.50 (Ihr) £9.50(£8.00) Worid Premiere • HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 n34 56789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25

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THE DINKS Dan Antopolski, Craig Campbell,Tony Law Pleasance Courtyard,60The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550* Seep:l86 Hello knuckleheads. They don't want you to think they aren't nice guys. No, they want to hide that from you. Come along for a beating of minds. Not a Western. Grow up. Previews Jul 30-Aug2: 21.20 (Ihr) £5.00 Aug 3-4,6-7,10-14,17-18,20,25: 21.20 (I hr) £9.50 (£8.00) Aug 8-9,15-16,21 -24: 21.20 (I hr) £ 10.50 (£9.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

DJ MINICAB Discocars Outside The Dome, George Street • 07961 980 771 • See p:l85 Who's going to drive you home? Britain's premier in-car entertainment experience from A to B and all points in between. With comedy, music, props and more it's an unforgettable party on wheels. 'London's coolest cab' Evening Standard. www.discocars.com Aug 1-29: 20.00(Ihr) £7.00(£5.00) HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 3. I 1 345678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 i« 27 28 29

DR DEWEY DECIMAL IN THE HOUSE OF VAUDEVILLE Project Adorno Greyfriars Kirk House, 86 Candlemaker Row ♦ 0131 225 6575 • See p: 182 Enter the encyclopaedia of the absurd with Dr Dewey on a mission to make libraries fashionable. A music-hall adventure featuring comic songs and quirky verse from Project Adorno. Kraftwerk meets the Krankies. Aug 19-25: 20.55 (40mins) £5.00 (£4.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 2-> 30 3 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

DUDLEY SUTTON: KILLING KITTENS Dudley Sutton Smirnoff Underbelly, Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 3083 * Seep:192 Dudley Sutton ('Lovejoy's' 'Tinker') has played in over 40 movies and 100s of television shows and now plays with himself in his own torrid entertainment Remember children: every time you masturbate, God kills a kitten. Previews Jul 31-Aug I: 16.35 (I hr ISmins) £4.00 Aug2-3,8-10,15-17,22-24: 16.35 (Ihr ISmins) £9.50(£8.50) Aug 4-7,11 -14,18-21: 16.35 (I hr I Smins) £8.50 (£7.50) World Premiere • QEH Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 123456789 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 2829

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THE DUSTY LIMITS HOUR Smoking Quietly Holyrood Tavern, 9a Holyrood Road * 0131 556 5044 from 17.00 • See p:l83 Glamorous cabaret waif lurches drunkenly from comedy to tragedy and back again in an hour of sparkling song. Come and experience the magic of the 'Dusty Hush'. A 'voice that elevates the soul' Brisbane Courier Mail. Previews Aug 1-2: 22.00(I hr) £3.00 Aug 8-9,15-16,23: 22.00(Ihr) £6.00(£4.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

DYBALL AND KERR - WE WILL ROOF YOU Komedia Entertainment Ltd Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 After the success of the 'Fat-Len-a-Thon', Mick and Dave - roofing contractors by day, goofing contractors by night - take their place in the spotlight once again. 'Superb' Observer, www.komediaentertainment.com Previews Jul 30-Aug I: 16.35 (I hr) £5.00 Aug 2-5,7,10-12,14,17-20,25: 16.35 (Ihr) £9.50(£8.00) Aug 8-9,15-16,21-24; 16.35 (I hr) £10.50 (£9,00) World Premiere-ECU

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EDINBURGH AND BEYOND Paramount Comedy Presents the Edinburgh and Beyond Comedy Tour Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square *0131 556 6550 • See p:l86

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Prior to an Autumn tour, Paramount Comedy presents 'Edinburgh and Beyond', a I showcase of four of the Fringe's finest comedians on one stunning bill: featuring Rob j Deering.John Oliver.The Reverend Obadiah Steppenwolfe III and Andy Zaltzman. Aug 18: 20.00 (I hr 30mins) £9,50 (£8.00) World Premiere

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AN EVENING WITH MUNN AND DIAMOND Munn and Diamond C o2, Oxygen, Infirmary Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177

Comedy! Music! Cabaret! C's very own daily showcase of favourite performers from across the Fringe. Stand-up, sketches, singing, mime, magic, madness, ventriloquism, acrobats, bands, dancing, drinking and debauchery. Every night at MidnightAND IT'S FREE! www.the-establishment.net Jul 30-Aug 24: midnight (I hr 30mins) (Free Non-ticketed)

Cardiff It-girl versus Swansea hit girl. The only all-girl Welsh double act around that smashes comedy into new walls. Cabaret carnage amongst the green green grass of home truths. Expect the unexpected. Jul 30-Aug24: 19.55 (Ihr) £8.50(£7,50) WoHd Premiere• HSU Dates: 27 28 2' 30 31 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Dates: 27 2829 30 31 123450789 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 ETCHYSKETCHY Edinburgh College of Art Students Revue 2003 Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place •0131 221 6020 • See p: 180 FOR SALE: BUCKAROO! Saddlebag missing & dog chewed leg. Girlfriend forces sale. Consider swap. (Not the girlfriend). Daft sketches, 'cod' retro observations from eca's '... talented newcomers... Incredibly refreshing' 4/S - Scotsman. '... catch this show while you can' 7/10 - RadioForth. Aug 8-23: 19.00(Ihr) £5.00(£3.50) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 D3I 12345 67 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2718 29 SIMON EVANS Off the Kerb Productions Pleasance Courtyard, 60The Pleasance * 0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Sell out 2000. 'Sublime' Guardian. 'Erudite, perceptive, drier than a raw pot noodle but considerably better for you' Edinburgh Evening News. 'Observational comedy at its very best' Scotsman. 'Brilliant!'Caroline Aherne. No eyes. One vision. Book now. www.offthekerb.co.uk Previews Jul 30-Aug I: 21.30 (Ihr) £5.00 Aug 2-5,7,10-14,17-20,25: 21.30 (I hr) £9.50 (£8.00) Aug 8-9,15-16,21 -24: 21.30 (I hr) £ 10.50 (£9.00) World Premiere • 0333 Dates: 27 is 29 30 31 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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EVERYTHING ABOUT NOTHING Colin Mole St Cut's, 5 Lothian Road • 0845 345 3531 • See p:l89 Colin Mole, a man who knows nothing, is over qualified and under achieving. Here, he practises his distinctive brand of psychology, which is currendy unavailable on the NHS. Aug 3-6,10-13: 18.00 (50mins) £7.00 (£5.00) Aug 7-9: I9.00(50mins) World Premiere • HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 91 : 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 79 EXPRESS EXCESS Express Excess Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance •0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Express Excess 'the country's brightest names in performance poetry and spoken word' Time Out. Featuring Mark Gwynne Jones, Francesca Beard, Paul Lyalls,Tim Turnbull. 'Consistently exciting and diverse' Guardian Guide. 'I like this show'Will Self. Preview Aug I: 16.40 (Ihr) £4.00 Aug2-5,7-8,11-15,18-20,25: 16.40 (Ihr) £7.00(£5.00) Aug9-10,16-17,21-24: 16.40 (Ihr) £8.00(£6.00) WoHd Premiere • HEM Dates:272829303 123 4 5 678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 FASCINATING AIDA - ONE LAST FLUTTER Nokia Orange Assembly Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street ‘0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 Legendary cabaret trio Adele Anderson, Marylin Cutts and Dillie Keane hit Edinburgh with a brand new show of bitingly satirical and splendidly savage songs delivered in posh accents. See them before you die! Aug 5-7,11-14,18-21,25: 2l.00(lhr) £ 11.00 (£ 10.00) Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: 2l.00(lhr) £I2.00(£I 1.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3

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24 hour Box Office at: www.edfringe.com FETISHES WITH FISH (IN LEATHER) TWW Productions Jurys Inn Edinburgh, 43 Jeffrey Street •0131 226 0000/0131 200 3300 • See p: 183 Back once again and this time it's in leather! Comedians Fish and Little Jim return to the Fringeandforoccasionally another twisted ride through the dark and humorous world of fetishes Aug 17-24: 2130 (Ihr) £10.0fish! 0(£8.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 5065 FANCY A LIFT?' Host Universal LLP Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance «0I3I 556 6550* See p: 186 The Giant Pineapple Boys present an uplifting programme of new comedy, new writingLiftand new film. All performances s smallest, most unusual venue . Mind Fulinl Edinburgh' dailyday,listings JulThe30-Aug 25: 12.the00-22.doors. 00 £3.5Going 0 TenUp.performances/ on theathourwww.5065.co.uk. every hour (15-40 ns) WorldmiPremiere Dates 27 28 2 I0 3M 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 FLANDERS AND SWANN REFORMED Vann Dalling Regurgitations Greyfriars Kirk House, 86 Candlemaker Row • 0131 225 6575 • See p: 182 A transportation of delight through songs by the 50s and 60s comedy duo. The perfect post-prandial digestif, served with charm, wit, and structural alteration. Now designed has0quite Aug 19-25:for13.lunchtime 55 (Ihr ISmibilling, ns) £5.0it0(£4. 0) a reputation. Dates: 27 28 29 38 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 FLIGHT OFTHE CONCHORDS - HIGH ON FOLK Flight of the Conchords Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 New Zealand's bad boys of folk are back, and this time they are high. High on folk. 'Chaser, There'sMelbourne, a reason everyone'shilarious' talking about them, and it's almost certainly jealousy' Chortle. Aug 1-7,11-14,18-21,2'5:f22.olking 22.4545(Ihr)(Ihr)£8,£7.50(£7. 50(£6. Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: 50)50) European Premiere♦ HS21 Dates... 123 4 5 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

THE FLIRT LAB Faultless <£ Torrance C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 Men! Ladies! Trap your prey. HYGENIC. We tell you what we know. POTENT. Wear a kitten heel or a gentleman's slip-on. ILLUSTRATED. Individual tuition on request SCIENTIFIC. Very scientific. 'Very funny, fest-paced comedy' JulFringereportcom 30-Aug 12,14-24:'Marvellous, 18.30 (Ihr)daft, £8.5witty' 0(£7,50)Evening Standard. World Premiere • EU] Dates 27 78 793031 123 4 5678 9 10 I I 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2 FOLK AS F**K! Hugh Betcha Productions Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square * 0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 We're here. We're Folk Singers. Get used to it! A revolution with beards - and that's just the women. Socks with sandals have never looked so good. 'I laughed so hard people31-Aug lookedI:at21.me50 strangely' Previews (55mins) £4.Adam 00 Hills. Aug 2-4,16Jul5-16, -7,10-11, Aug 8-9, 21 -24:13-14,21.5107-20, (SSmi25:ns)21.£7.5050(SSmins) £6.00 World Premiere • mi Dat«:27 28 29 30ii 123456789 10 II 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 4ATTHE FRINGE BBC Radio 4 Pleasance Courtyard,60The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 '4 at the Fringe' features the cream of the national stand-up comedy circuit doing what comes naturally... making people laugh while standing up. Aug Aug 7:14:11.11.040(Ihr) 5 (45mi(FreeTicketed) ns). Tickets available the day before the show in the Reasance Courtyard from 10 am Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i 12 3 s4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 » Go on... be a STAR! Join our friends scheme and support our work from as little as £8. Contact admin@edfringe.com or 0131 226 0026 for more details

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24 hour Box Office at: www.eilfringe.com Only trust the experts? Check out show reviews and star ratings on www.edfringe.com/reviews GAVIN AND GAVIN - CRACKING UP Gavin and Gavin Ple«isance Courtyard,60The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 * Seep:l86 Total sell-out 2002! This year they play a host of hilarious characters on a positive thinking course. 'Perfect comic timing' Metro. 'Sheer inventive talent' SundayTimes. 'Previews Hilarious,Julit'30-31: s a scream!' Scotsman. 17.452(Ihr) £4.00 £8.50(£7.00) Aug I-5, 7 -8, 1 1-15, 1 8-20, 5: Aug 9-10,16-17,21 -24: 17.45 (I17.hr)45 £9.(Ihr)50 (£8. 00) World Premiere • HSU Dates: 27 28 23 30 31 itS 45 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 GLENN WOOU 'THINGSTHAT OCCURRED TO ME LASTYEAR' Glenn Wool Pleasance Courtyard,60The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 * Seep:l86 The edgy and incisive Canadian comic brings his much anticipated new show to Edinburgh. 'You have to go and see Glenn' Guardian. 'He is terrific' Scotsman. Wincingly Melbourne Jul'Aug3-4, 30-Aug6-7,2:funny' 20.2513-14, (Ihr) £5.7-20, 00 2Age. 1 0-11, 1 Aug 8-9,15-16,21 -24: 20.25 (I hr)5:£ 10.20.5205(£9.(Ihr)00)£9.50(£8.00) World Premiere • FTTH Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i 123 456789 10 11 C 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 GOD, INC. Paul Wagner Productions Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 * Seep:192 Emmy winning comedian Paul Wagner plays 41 characters in this riotous high-tech, multi-screen comedy, skewering corporate America, war and religion in one hilarious stroke. AJulcomedic tour-de-force. be bigger than Jesus! 5 stars!' List Previews 31-Aug I:20.20.3535(I (IhrhrI OmilOmin'Ws)ns)agner' £4.000(£7. 0s gonna Aug 2-7, 1 1 -14, 1 8-21: £8. 0 0) Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: 20.35 (Ihr lOmins) £9.00(£8.00) Worid Premiere»ECJ1 Dates:2728 29 3031 113 4 5 6 78 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 GONZO DOG DO' BAR BAND Gonzo 'Dog Do' Bar Band Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 * Seep:192 Deliciously catastrophic tribute to the Bonzos and cult Fringe favourites return. Again. This time there actually is a bar. 'Raucous and irreverent' Time Out 'As much funPreview as youJul can having to call a lawyer' Herald. 30: 0.have 30.030(Iwithout hr) £3.£6.0000(£5. Aug 1, 3 -7, 1 0-14: (Ihr) Aug 2,8-9,15-16: 0.30 (I hr) £7.00 (£6.000)0) BED Dates:27 28 29 30 3l 123 4 5 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 GORDON SOUTHERN: MY DRUMS HELL Gordon Southern Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Southern (BBC I's Stand Up Show, R4's Cheese Shop) reveals the effects that drink, drumming,drugs... and Ringo have had on his life. 'Razor sharp wit' Standard. 'Very funny' Out 1With musician£8.Jayson Stilwell. Aug 1-7,Time 111,5-17, 13-14, 8-21,21.25:real Aug 8-10, 22-24: 4521.(Ihr)45 (Ihr) £9,00(£8.000(£7. 0) 00) World Premiere • HE21 Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 113 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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SVBLON K PROMOTIONS LTD PRESENTS BOOTHBY GRAFFOE EVA Management Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street *0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 Award-winning comedy from the star of BBC Radio 4's 'Boothby Graffoe In No Particular Order.' 'Scotsman Graffoe plucks from confusion air... spectacular' *0>l=***(I hr)'comedy G£enius' Evening Standard.and brilliance from thin Aug I -7, 1 1, 1 3-14, 1 8-21, 2 5: 19. 3 10. 0 0 (£9. 0 0) Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 19,30 (I hr) £ 11.00 (£ 10.00) IEJI Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 ii3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 : 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE GREAT BIG COMEDY PICNIC Cyclops Events in Association with Wildcat Comedy Club The Pod, Festival Square, Lothian Road ■ 0131 228 9950 » See p: 186 Bring sarnies, flasks andhelping porkofpieshilarity for thefromfunniest date you's finest ll have comedy alyour l year.eggtalent Each nighthota healthy some ofdinner the circuit' new Previews 0 00) Aug 3-7,11jul-14,30-Aug 18-20:2:17.17.3030(I (Ihr)hr)£7.£5.000(£5. Aug Aug 8-10, 21-24:15-17: 17.30 17.(I hr)30 (I£9.hr)00£8.(£6.0000)(£6.00) Final Dates 7282 30 31 123 45 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 GREAT BRITAIN EXPLAINED The Stand Comedy Club II The Stand Comedy Club II, 16 North St Andrews Street • 0131 558 7272 • See p: 191 Celebrating our three countries, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Englandandwales, with jokes, real-life exposes, treason. Starring Royalty, Beatles, Churchill, Connery, Hugh Grant and Channel Island Nazis, hoorah! 'Bring the house down' Time Out, 'Previews see it now'Jul 28-29: SI play18.http://www.great-britons.co.uk 00 (55mins) £4.00 (£3.00) Preview Aug Aug 2-10,12-25:1: 17.17.2255 (SSmi (55minns)s) £6.00 World Premiere Dates 28 29 123 4 5 6789 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 GREAT SCOTS! 2003 YEARS OF SCOTTISH HISTORY IN... 69'/2 MINUTES Benji Ming Hill Street Theatre, 19 Hill Street ♦ 0131 226 6522 - Fringe only • See p: 183 Benefiting from new hysterical research, Professor Benji Ming updates and elongates last year's hit show. Using the Residual Memory Regressotron, he'll take a rollercoaster Aug I -12,14-25:ride16.0through 0 (I hr I OmiScottish ns) £7.00history. (£5.00) Join him. mi Dates 726 9 123 456789 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE GREG PROOPS CHAT SHOW BBC Radio Scotland The Famous Spiegeltent, George Square Gardens •0131 662 8740 • See p: 191 The cuddly adorable stand-up who won't let Scotland sit down eats his words and the odd guest. Proop Doggy Dog lounges on the sofa to bark, howl, bite and drool over Itop1-15,names the Fringe, and Film Festivals. Aug 18-22: from 13.15 (45mi ns) (FreeBook Ticketed) Dates:27 28 29 30 3l 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 75 26 27 28 29 HAL CRUTTENDEN:TO HAL AND BACK AmusedMooseComedy Productions Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 Perrier Best Newcomer nominee 2002 and exciting discovery of last year's Fringe is era mi back with his latest captivating stand-up show. Witty, charming, original and /r Canadian ian TV Star of “Ed The Sock” incredibly funny' Scotsman. ' A delightful surprise' Telegraph. 5 stars Three Weeks. Previews10-11, Jul 30-Aug 20.2205:(I 20.hr)2£4.0 (Ihr) 50 £9.00(£7.50) Aug2-7, 123-14, 1I:20.7-20, Aug 8-9, 1 5-16, 1, 2 4: 2 0 (I hr) £ 10. 0 0 (£8. 5 0) Aug 22-23: 20.20 (Ihr) £10,50(£9,00) World Premiere • Fmi Dates 7 28 2 30 31 i j3 456789 10 11 !2 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 muM HALF-LIFE?... Star of C4’s “Does Doug Know?” Demarco-Rocket Polaruspad Belarus Comedy Theatre Rocket556@3102 Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place • JULY 30-AUGUST 25 AT 9.20PM (EXCEPT 5 & 19 AUG) 0131 • Seep:l87 PLEASANCE 0131 556 6550 ^ I Will you laugh or cry? Life's meaning seen through young Belarusian eyes. Humorously visually exploring persons with everything, but everything, gone. AllBelarusian 2003 Student Comedy League Champions' third Fringe. Dignity in adversity comically Aug 4-9,11-16, 18-23: celebrated. 23.20 (SOmins) £6,00 (£4,00) World Premiere • HE11 Dates 27 28 29 ? 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 74 75 26272829 32

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HAZE Haze Productions Greyfriars Kirk House,86 Candlemaker Row « 0131 225 6575 ♦ See p:l82 In this innovative comedy, a failing writer finds re-writing his collapsing life as a heroic triumph an imaginative leap too far. Over the course of an evening, both feet and fiction disintegrate strange results. Preview 4: 22.17:55with ns) £3.n0s)0and£6.0hilarious Aug 5-7,11Aug 0,12-14, 22.(SOmi55n(SOmi Aug 8-9, 5-16: 22.55 (SOmi s) £650 (£5.50)0 (£5.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3! .3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 H-BAM...TV DINNERAND DANCING How Babies Are Made - Trinity College, Dublin Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 • Seep:192 'It's a miracle' Mo Molam. An exciting and fest-paced sketch show journeying through the bizarre world of television. Written and performed by Ireland's premier student comedy group, How Babies are Made, www.howbabiesaremade.com PreviewsJui 31-Aug Aug 2-10,13-24: 16.45I:(I16.hr)45£7.(Ihr)50 (£6.£3.000)0 World Premiere • HSU Dates: 27 28 293031 123456789 10 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 HOLLYWOOD SCOTCH Funny Bones of LA. The Seep:Dive179 @ Caledonian Hilton, West end of Princes Street •0131 226 2000 Funny Bones of L.A. bring you the truth about what it's like to live, love,work, and be anAugactor in Los Angeles.ns) £5.00 (£4.00) Aug 3-4: 5-25:22.22.0000(I(Ihrhr30mi 30mins) £6.00 (£5.00) World Premiere • HEU Dates 27 23 29 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 HOLYRUDEKNIGHTS Hotgossip from the Capital Holyrood Tavern, 9a Holyrood Road •0131 556 5044 from 17.00 • See p: 183 Did Lord Henry Darnley go into the Fickle Codpiece with a potboy under each arm singing 'Knees18.00up(SOmiGordon Aug 10-16: ns) £5.0Brown' 0 (£4.00)? All will be revealed... World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 I 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 HOWARD MARKS - MR NICE LIVE Gilded Balloon Productions - in association with Nigel McIntyre The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street • 0131 668 2019 • See p: 187 Howard's legendary one-man, cutting-edge stand-up show returns to Edinburgh for the first time in 5 years to preview new material for his Autumn tour. 'A folk legend' Daily 18-19: Mail. 22.'A 3maverick phenomenon' Aug 0 (Ihr30mins) £I2.00(£I 1.00)Sunday Times. Dates: 27 28 29 20 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 HOWARD READ AND LITTLE HOWARD -THE BIG HOWARD AND LITTLE HOWARD SHOW Cosmic Comedy Management - edinburghcomedy2003 Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance •0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Award winning stand-up animator destroyed by his own creation. A cartoon boy in a world that doesn't care. Multimedia comedy, but funny. 'Jaw dropping - a real talent’ Independent. PreviewsJul 31-Aug I: 22.245:0 (Ihr) £5.00 Aug 2-5,175-16, ,10-12, 4,17-20, Aug 8-9, 211-24; 22.40 (I hr)22.4£010.(I5hr)0 (£9.£9.050)0 (£8.00) HSU Dates:272829 }■ i 2 3 4 5 d 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 HOWTO BE A GROOM Michael Dermansky in association with Fringe Management Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Where do you learn how? On the street? A bar full of single friends? No! Right here, recent groom and acclaimed comic Michael Dermansky teaches guys how it's done.I-4,Brides be,1bring your man.5 (Ihr) £8.00(£7.00) Aug 6-7,11,to13-14, 8,17.20-21, Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: 45 (Ihr)25: £9.17.040(£8. 00) World Premiere • HSU Dates 72829303 113 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25

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I EAT PEOPLE LIKE YOU FOR BREAKFAST! High on Laughter Ltd 1 Metro Gilded Balloon The Venue. Calton Road 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 ] Steven Allen Green' s fascinatingly funny journey from a painful childhood in celebrity i infested Beverly Hills to meeting and dealing with comedy legend Jerry Lewis. Directed by John Dowie. 'anarchic' 'fearless' **** List. Aug 1-7,111-14, Aug 8-10, 5-17,128-21: 2-25:20.20.3030(Ihr) (Ihr)£8.£9.00(£7. 00(£8.00)00) World Premiere • HSU j Dates ,. 113456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 •, IF I... Demetri Martin I Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street» 0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 j Direct from a sell-out run in New York's UCB theatre, Demetri Martin's one-man J show 'If I...' is 'sublime, brilliant and thought-provoking' Time Out Winner of the Jury* Award best show this£5.year' Previewsfor1Aug 21.152at(Ihr) 00 s US Comedy Arts Festival. Aug 13-14,1-4:22-24: 18-21, Aug 6-7, 8-10,1,15-17, 21.5:1521.(I 1hr)5 (I£hr)10.5£9.0 (£9.505(£8.0) 50) European Premiere ; Dates:27 28 » 30 3 n34 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ! I LOVE ALAN CARR Alan Carr ) Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 BBC New Talent Competition Winner, City Life Best Newcomer, Carr is back after his sell-out run in 2002. 'Sharp, sassy material with pitch perfect comic timing' List. 'Bellyachingly funny!' Sunday Telegraph. JulAug30-3-4,Aug2: 19.1513-14, (Ihr) £5.00 25: 19.15 (I hr) £9.50 (£8.00) -7,10-11, Aug 8-9,165-16, 21-24: 19.1157-20, (Ihr) £ 10.50 (£9,00) World Premiere • EU1 I Dates: 27 28 2^ 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE IMPROVERTS Edinburgh University Theatre Company Bedlam Theatre, I lb Bristo Place » 0131 225 9893 • See p:!76 The Fringe's longest-running improv comedy show is back to entertain the impecunious! Hilariously surreal scenes await your pleasure; so have a drink, sit back and enjoy the fun! 'The think-on-your-feet comedy institution' Evening News. Aug 11 -16,18-23: 0.30 (I hr) £4.50 (£4.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3! 12345 67 89 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 ' 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 INFINITE FITZHIGHAM 2003: MONKEYS DO BOATS Infinite FitzHigham 2003: Monkeys Do Boats Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square *0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 Four sell-out years (Infinite Number of Monkeys), Perrier Best Newcomer nominee Tim FitzHigham is back - his new world record's the theme in this unique blend of stand-up sketches Previews Juland30-Aug 2: 14.'a3must 0 (Ihr)see'£4.00Independent. Aug3-8,11-15,18,20,25: 14. 30 (Ihr)£7,5£7.0(£6.00(£5. Aug 10,16-17,21-24: 14.30 (Ihr) 00) 50) World Premiere• HSU Dates 27 28 29 30 3i 123 4 5 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 INSERT PUNCHLINE HERE AMoC Productions Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate • 0131 226 2151 » See p: 182 A gameshow host made from spare parts of others tries to entice the audience with Manilow Merchandise if they can insert the correct punchlines into these eccentrically dark sketches. 'A satisfyingly slick laughter machine' Stage. '****' Metro. www.insertpunchlinehere.com Aug I: 18.00(Ihr)18-21,£5.205:0(£4.18.000)0 (I hr) £7.50 (£6.50) Aug Aug 2-7, 8-10,111-14, 5-17,22-24: 18.00 (I hr) £8.50 (£7.50) World Premiere • HSU Dates 27 28 2? 113 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 INSTANT SUNSHINE Instant Sunshine Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance « 0131 556 6550 • Seep: 186 Instant Sunshine is a musical comedy classic, a riot of hilarious lyrics and zany harmonies, songs full of wit and wonderful one liners; a delightful mix of self parody and acute observation, timeless, irresistible and very funny. Aug 17,21-23:16.116.0 (Ihr) 10 (Ihr) £8.0(£6.50(£7.00)00) Aug 18-20: Aug 22-23: noon (I hr) £8.£7.550(£7. 00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

24 hour Box Office at: www.edfringe.com IT'S RANNEY' ranney Metro Gilded Balloon The Venue, Calton Road •0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Hip-hop stand-up comic/slam poet 'ranney' (member of 2002 smash hit The Bombitty of Errors' ) returns to thespoken Fringeword. with anIt'sevening astute,It'insanely comedy and room shaking painfullyoffunny. s ranney.profane Aug I -7, 1 1 -14, 1 8-21, 2 5: 19. 4 5 (I hr) £8. 0 0 (£7. 0 0) Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: 19.45 (Ihr) £9.00(£8.00) European Premiere»EEM Dates 7 28 293 113 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 KATHERINE JAKEWAYS International Artistes Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance »0I3I 556 6550 • See p: 186 Edinburgh superb wasn' t in ThedebutOfficefor but she comedy does do actress the travelintroducing on GMTVbrilliant Brandnew newcharacters. comedy at She its finest and funniest Come and see£5.0her show off. PreviewsJul 30-Aug I: 19. 1 0 (Ihr) 0 Aug 2-7, 1 0-11, 1 3-14, 1 7-20, 2 5: 19. 1 0 (I hr) £9. 5 0 (£8. 0 0) Aug8-9,15-16,21-24: 19.10 (Ihr) £10,50(£9,00) World Premiere• HSU Dat=s27262 3031 113456789 10 11 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 JAMES CAMPBELL - KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN EVA Management Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street •0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 I wasofgoing to fakewithmychildren, own death, but it'smore morebesides. fun faking'Verymygood. own lVery ife. Theclever. otherVery, side working and much very funny. '13-14, Scotsman **** Aug 1-7, 1 1, 1 8-21, 2 5: 18. 3 5 (Ihr) £9. 0 0(£8. 0 0) Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: 18.35 (Ihr) £10.00(£9.00) Dates:27 28 29 30 3 n3 456789 10 M 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 JAMES DOWDESWELL EXPLORES DOWDESWORLD International Artistes Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance ♦0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Fusion of big hair, confessional up andCoogan characters from Enfield a 'Quirkywereimpressionist with brilliant material' Times. 'Ostand nly Steve or Harry this inventive so early in their careers' Venue Magazine. Previews Jul1,130-Aug I: 17.25:5517.(I5hr)5 (Ihr) £5.00£9.00(£8.00) Aug 2-8, 1 3-15, 1 8-20, Aug9-10,16-17,21-24: 17,55 (Ihr) £10.00(£9.00) World Premiere«HEM Dates: 272829 30 31 113 45678 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 JAMES GOLDSBURY - NOTHING CafeRoyal RoyalFringe Fringe Theatre Cafe Theatre, 17 West Register Street •0131 556 2549 ♦ See p: 178 The universe started from sod-all, why not2002a comedy aboutGoldsbury' nothing ands show is everything in between. After his3-point 'Gsolorious' Fringe debut, sharper than oil tankers doing turns, plus new improved bad World language!!! Aug 8-23: 19.15 (SOmins) £7.50 Premiere Dates 7282 = 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 JAPAN EXPERIENCE - 'GAY SAMURAI REVUE' /-Boys The Garage, Grindlay Street Court • 0131 221 9009 » See p: 181 They' entertainingHopefully you withtheir song,English dance,is&better. sexy scenes. Camps thebutmost serious.re back Wildagain and romantic. 'Sho-Tohno' beautiful thing out of Japan since the rising sun' Scotsman. Aug3-11,13-18,20-25: 23.15 (Ihr) £8.00(£7,00) UK Premiere•HBH Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Paul Hull, ft UE 0!®! MADE t ,0 A CELEBRATION OFer SONGS nny kaYE PLEASANCEWWW.KAYESTHEWORD.COM CABARET BAR 2.40PM

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JASON BRADBURY - BREAKDANCE THERAPY Lasso Productions 1 Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square ♦ 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 l Before 'Big Breakfast', ITV's 'Web Review'... TV presenter Jason Bradbury was an 80s j child. 'Breakdance Therapy' is his attempt to heal the world with nostalgic revelations, old skool25:tunes, street£8.filming Aug 1-7,112-14, 0(£7.00)0and 0) 'bad ass moves'.World Premiere • EEB Aug 8-10, 5-17,129-21, 2-24: 17.17.3030(I (Ihr) hr) £9.000(£8. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 n 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 JASON BYRNE... HATES! Jason Byrne Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square *0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 High-energy, brand new anarchic comedy game show pitching two different daily . subjects to vote the most hated! Expect huge laughs, sketches, props, audience interaction... and quite possibly cheating. Expect the unexpected... it's Jason Byrne. 1 Perrier20-24:Nominee Aug 18.40 (I 2001. hr) £9.50 (£7.50) UK Premiere J Dates: 2/ 23 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28» j JASON JOHN WHITEHEAD - SERIOUS DUDE Off the Kerb Productions J Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Total sell-out 2002. BBC comedy award-winner. Festival regular, Canadian Jason John j Whitehead is seriously funny. 'Tight material and acute observations' Independent i 'Blessed with a natural talent' Scotland on Sunday. Seriously recommended. Julwww.offthekerb.co.uk 30-Aug I: 2245 (Ihr) £5.00 £9.50(£8.00) Aug2-5,7,10-14,17-20,25: Aug 8-9,15-16,21-24: 22,4522.(Ihr)45 (Ihr) £10,50(£9.00) World Premiere • HBU Dat« 27 28 30 31 IJ3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ] JASON WOOD GETS HIS HITS OUT FORTHE LADS! Comedy Cafe Management Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance ♦ 0131 556 6550 » See p: 186 Jason, 'a dream' Times. 'One of the best singing impersonators in the world!' ITV, is 'uplifting, entertaining, jaw-droppingly impressive' Chortle. 'Very, very funny' Telegraph. 'Previews Leaves youJul 30-Aug screaming 2: 19.for10 more (I hr) 2£5.5:*****' 00 List, www.jasonwood.info Aug -7,10-11, Aug 3-4, 8-9,165-16, 21-24:13-14,19.1107,(I19-20, hr) £ 10,0019.(£8,105(I0)hr) £9.00 (£7.50) World Premiere-HEM Dates 272829 3031 123 4 5 6 789 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 15 26 27 28 29 JEFF MIRZA WALKING WITH MUSLIMS Jeff Mina Smirnoff 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 ♦ Seep;Cowgate, 192 (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) See Muslim stand up Jeff Mirza's Comedy Jihad exploring Islam's funny feces! Acting credits: C4's White Teeth' and hit film 'Bend it Like Beckham'. 'His warm, incisive, wit-strewnI:comedy absurd’ Guardian, www.jeffmirza.com Jul31-Aug 19.18-21: 25 (SSmicelebrates n25s) (SSmi £5.00nthe Aug 2-7, 1 1-14, 19. s) £8. Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 19,25 (SSmins) £9,5050(£7.(£8.50)50) World Premiere »HEgl Dates:2728. ■ j 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24. JEREMY LION’S HAPPY CHRISTMAS Justin Edwards Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance » 0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 It's Christmas! No, it's August, but children's entertainer Jeremy Lion reveals Yuletide secrets to grown ups. Giant snowmen! A turkey! Brandy butter! A tree! 'Particularly amusing' Chorde.co.uk. Part of 'The Consultants’ Perrier Best Newcomers JulAug 30-Aug 2:11,15.2003. 15 (SSmi ns) £5.00 3-4, 6 -8, Aug 9-10,16-17,123-15, 1-24:18,15.20,1525:(SSmi15.n1s)5 (SSmi £9,50n(£8.s) £8.00)50 (£7.00) Worid Premiere • HSU Dates:27282 303i 123 456 789 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 JERRY SADOWITZ: MIDNIGHT SHOW AmusedMooseComedy Productions George Square Theatre, George Square • 0131 662 8740 » See p: 181 Another chance to see 'the man who screams quality!' 'Britain's most offensive comedian' Chortle. 'T£12.he 5most exciting act of the Fringe' Metro. Five nights only. Aug20-21: Aug22-24: 23.23.5599 (Ihr) (Ihr) £14,500 Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 M 7 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

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JUST A MINUTE BBC Radio 4 I Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 556 6550* See p: 186 Lively and loquacious panellists, chaired by Nicholas Parsons, try to speak for 60 seconds, without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Attracting the best comedians i for over isn't it time you learned what the fuss is about? Aug 19: 10.3530years, (Ihr) (FreeTicketed) Aug (Ihr) Tickets19: noon available the day before the show in the Pleasance Courtyard from 10 am. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 JUSTTHETONIC COMEDY CLUB LATE NIGHTS Just The Tonic Cafe Royal Fringe Theatre, 17 West Register Street * 0131 556 2549 • See p: 178 The pick of the best comedians at the Fringe. 3 top acts, cheap drinks. 'A perfect : night1 Three Weeks 2002. 'Best comedy club in the country'Johnny Vegas. l2.30am-3 j am £7.50. £7,50 AugThursday-Saturday 2-3,7-9,14-16,21-24: 0.Only 30 (2hrs30mins) | Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29! PHIL KAY Gilded Balloon Productions j Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 ; Forget the reviews, which seem to miss the point Phil's show is a debt-driven, saviour-ridden, well live night where hopefully all the hilarity in story, song and joke form Teviot dates: Phil Kay Chats. Aug 1-7:is assembled. 19.19.4545(Ihr) Aug8-10: (Ihr)£9.£10.50(£8. 50(£9.50)50) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I! I 2 I 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Metro Gilded Balloon The Venue, Calton Road • 0131 226 2151 • See p:l82 Aug 1-7,111-12, Aug 8-10, 5-17,124,2:18-21, 221525:(Ihr)2215£10,(Ihr) 50(£9.£9.550)0(£8.50) mi Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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24 hour Box Office at: www.edfringe.com KEITH FIELDS' M@GIC.COMEDY Keith Fields Smirnoff Underbelly, Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 3083 ♦ Seep:192 Take a trip to the edge of reality where magic happens, minds are read and bodies mutilated... all for the sake of a good laugh. 'Different, dramatic and very funny' Mog/c Orc/e. Previews Jul 31-Aug I: 21.321.0 (55mi ns) £5.00 Aug 2-3, 15-17,18,222-24: Aug 4-7,181,-10,13-14, 0-21: 21.3030(SSmi (SSmins)ns)£9.£8.5500(£8.(£7.550)0) mi Dates: 27 28 293031 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28S SARAH KENDALL Gilded Balloon Productions and www.occesscomedy.com present Metro Gilded Balloon Cabaret Voltaire, 36 Blair Street« 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Herald Angel Award Winner 2002. Sarah's back from selling out the Sydney Opera House and Comedy Festival. timingdream is split-second perfect, and Melbourne her contentInternational the kind of intelligent humour'Hyouer only of encountering' Herald. Aug 1-7, 1 1-14, 1 8-21: 20. 3 0 (Ihr) £8. 0 0(£7. 0 0) Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: 20.30 (Ihr) £9,00(£8.00) ECU Dates: 27 28 29 3C '1 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 KEVIN TOMLINSON: ON THE EDGE Kepow Theatre Company Pleasance Courtyard, 60The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 • See p:186 Wonderful comedy, featuring the irrepressible Kevin Tomlinson. One of Britain's funniest, most engaging,demand comic performers. aboutComedy love, lifeMagazine. and the universe. 'H31-Aug ilarious... ans)ticket... seeA delightful him whenshow you can!' Previews Jul I: 11. 4 5 (50mi £5. 0 0 Aug 11-15,21 -24: 18-20,11,25:45 (SOmi 11.45 n(SOmi £8.5000)(£7.00) Aug 2-5, 9-10,71-8,6-17, s) £9,n5s)0 (£8. World Premiere • ECJI Dates 311 23 4 5 678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 KINGS OF THE ROAD BY BRIAN MCAVERA Andy Jordan Productions Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square " 0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 Top comedianof EdBelfast Byrnebusmen, stars insetthisagainst hilarious warm-hearted storyCameraderie, of three generations the and danger ofThe Troubles. bravery, duty... but mostly having a rip-roaring time! Previews 19.2205:(I hr)19.2£5.0 (I00hr) £9.50 (£8.00) Aug 2-7,1Jul0-11,31-Aug 13-14,1I:7-20, Aug8-9,15-16: Aug 21 -24: 19.2019.(I2hr)0 (Ihr)£ 11.£11. 50 (£010.0(£9.00)50) UK Premiere • ECTJI Dates: 2728 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 KIT AND THE WIDOW AT THE ACADEMY FOR BOYS Kit & the Widow Stage by Stage Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row ♦0131 557 MSS* See p: 191 Behind sheds, across theportfolio officer ofcadets' parade ***** ground,Scotsman the Fringe' s Head Prefectsthein abikepre-off-Broadway new songs. 'must-see' i. Independent. Free central parking! Aug 8:9-10,20.105-17, 0(Ihr) £8.00 18.45 (I hr) £ 10.00 Aug 9-10,15-17,22-24: 20.00 (I hr) £ 10.00 ], Aug Aug 18-21:22-24: 20.11 Aug 00(lhr) £l0.00(£8.00) Signed11-14, performance I Dates:27 28 29 30 3 M 23 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2 2 29 I KITTY FLANAGHAN -THICK | Paramount International Management - edinburghcomedy2003 (Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street *0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 At 34, she lives in a share house with five people. She can't sing, read maps or do | basic maths. She has an irrational fear of tuna and the devil. Deeply troubled? Or II just a2-7,bit11thick? -14,18-21,25:2215 2215(Ihr)(I hr)£10.£9.000(£9, 0 (£8.000)0) j Aug Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: j Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 I KVETCH | Theatre Vivant Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 I Scared of sickness, unemployment, impotence, getting fat, getting old, being foolish? Terrified by your innermost sexual desires? Shocked and in awe of your mind, your i family, your life? Share in the angst of Berkoffs hilarious, fast-paced drama. Aug 18-20,25: 11,30 (Ihr) £6.50(£5.00) Aug21-24: 11,30 (Ihr) £7,50(£6.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3ii 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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LABETE Fuller College Theatre Arts Department The Dive @ Caledonian Hilton,West end of Princes Street •0131 226 0000 • See p: 179 Politics andofartquestionable collide as thetalents. PrinceAdecrees company actors take streetin|| performer hilarioushisromp sure toof delight all whoon abelieve art for art' s sake... no matter what the cost. Aug 3-4: 16.00 (2hrs) £5.00 (£4.00) Aug 5-16: 16.00 (2hrs) £6.00 (£5.00) | ^.,■77 7^ 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728»| LA CLIQUE - A SIDESHOW BURLESQUE The Famous Spiegeltent I The Famous Spiegeltent, George Square Gardens • 0131 662 8740 • See p: 191 n Aclubsburlesque, a sideshow, a supper ' C lub Spiegel' . Unique performers discovered in and bordellos from Berlin to Brunswick. Amazing and infamous acts, stunning |J music of ecstasy! Aug 1-22:and23.mind-boggling 00 (2hrs) £ 10.00feats... (£8.00) hilarious, dangerous and sexy. HoursWorld Premiere | Dates 7282 I23 4 S6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29j LADIES' NIGHT Gilded Balloon Productions Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square •0131 226 2151* See p: 182 The biggest, all-female comedy showfrom at thetheFringe. Don'and' t2 miss this hugebestnightandwomen. ofmost laughs,glamorous packedshows with diva finest UK international only!performances Aug 6-7,13-14:funny 23.15 (I hr I Smins)5 glitzy £8.50 (£7.50) Aug 8: 23.15 (I hr I Smins) £9.50 (£8.50) Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29. LATE NIGHT DROP-INS Scrambled Venue 45, Old St Paul's Church Hall, Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • See p:!93 I AGolden soireeEgg'of surreal comedy that brought youcharacters last year's and 'Crackin' Scotsman. Relaxfromandtheenjoyteama cabaret of quirky delectable j ditties i n intimate surroundings. Aug 17-23: 0.15 (Ihr) £5.00(£3.00) ‘'] Dates: 27 28 29 »31 ■ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 LATE NIGHT LAUGHTER LOUNGE Crazy Comedy e C cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 Awithcornucopia of up and coming talent straight from London' s comedy circuit along established comics from across the Fringe. Returns to Edinburgh after sell-out 2002.24: Hosted by LindaTrayers Julrun31in-Aug 23.30 (IhrBOmi ns) £7.50 (£6.'5W0) riter HBO Channel, Los Angeles.' Dates 7 28 3ii 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 LATE N' LIVE Gilded Balloon Metro Gilded BalloonProductions Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 It'faint-hearted! s Late and it'sLaugh Live. and The dance 'hottest'all the late way nightintocomedy andsmall musichours. in town.'TheNotin-place for the the wee for the comedy crowd' Scotsman. Aug 1-7,111-14, Aug 8-10, 5-17,128-21: 2-25:l.01.0(4hrs) 00 (4hrs)£12.£15.50(£10. 00 (£12.00)50) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE LATE SHOW Smirnoff Underbelly Productions Smirnoff Underbelly, Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 3083 • Seep: 192 The best value comedy show on Fringe... the best promised that lastRingyear... we'roffice e offering it thistheoutyear. 'A coup for thecomedians... Underbelly'weforScotsman 2002. the box or check www.smirnoffunderbelly.co.uk full listings. Aug 3,7-10,14-17,21-24: 0,40 (2hrs) £11.50 (£9.50) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 .3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101 1 i 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 LAURENCE AND GUS - A HISTORY OF THE WORLD IN 51/2 SKETCHES RBM Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • See p:!86 Laurence Howarth and Gus Brown make their long-awaited Edinburgh debut with a fiercely nuanced narrative sketch show. From the writer of Dead Ringers. 'Smart, sharp and consistently Previews 30-Aug19-20, 2: 15.2hilarious' 15 (SSmi ns)Stage. £4.00 Aug 3-8,1Jul12-14, 15 (SSmi Aug 9-10, 5-16,127,1-24: 15.5:15 15.(SSmi ns) £9,ns)50£8.(£8.5000) UK Premiere • EEM Dates: 2.7 28 29 3o 31 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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LEE HURST AND SEAN MEO Gilded Balloon Productions and IMWP The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street»0131 668 2019 • See p: 187 For two nights only a show as funny as it is up to the minute. Comedy that's so razor-sharp you'll bleed laughing - ugh! We're only allowed forty words so it was silly usAugwasting... 18-19: 19,30 (Ihr30mins) £ 10.00 (£9.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 LIFE AIN'T HARD Jay Sodagar Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 • Seep:192 Challenging, very funny insight into a philosophy that has eluded governments and individuals periodically, which invariably causes more harm than good. Written and performed by Jay Sodagar, a very accomplished stand-up, whose work is defined as Social Conscience Comedy, www.jaysodagar.com Previews Jul15-16, 31 -Aug 1: 22.211010 (SSmi nns)s) £3.£9.0000 (£8.00) Aug 2, 8 -9, 2 2-23: (SSmi Aug 3-7,10,12-14,17-21,24: 22.10 (SSmi ns) £8.00 (£7,00) World Premiere • HSU Date*. 3i ii3456789 10 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 LITERARY CANON FODDER Hallmark Players Rocket Apex• City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket 0131 225@5333 Seep:l87 Will Averill's new comedy bombards 4,000 years of writing with rapid-fire, mad-cap interpretations. WWE wrestling, gangsta rap and transgender Action-Man are some of the hilariously surreal assaults on world literature from Hammurabi's code to Nick3-7,Hornby. Aug 9-10: 17.10 (I hr I Smins) £5.00 (£4.00) European Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 ! 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 LIVE! AT THE MAUSOLEUM - THE EXPERTS OF WRONG Live! At The Mausoleum Metro226Gilded 0131 2151 Balloon « See p:Teviot, 182 S/2 Bristo Square 'Funny, funny girls' Sunday Herald, return to wrong the rights. 'Delivering finely written, excellently performed material with breathtaking aplomb' Sunday Times. 'Previews Will giveAug you 1-2:severe16.30jaw(SSmiache.ns) £4.From News. 00 laughter' 5Evening Aug3-7,12-14,18,20-21,25: 30 (SSmi Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 16.30 16.(SSmi ns) £8.ns)50£7.(£7.50(£6. 50) 0) World Premiere • EIZ11 Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 LIVE GHOST HUNT It's Alright for Some Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance * 0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 The ultimate late night comedy experience. From the creators of BBC2's We Are History, R4's Paperback Hell and last year's hit show,The Museum of Everything, a paranormal experiment sil y, utterly hilarious' Guardian. Previews Jul,10-12, 30-Aug I: 23.20not 0 (I23.hr)to00£5.be(I hr)0missed. 0 £9.00 (£7.'V5astly Aug 2-5, 7 1 4, 1 7-20, 5: 0) Aug 8-9,15-16,21 -24: 23.00 (I hr) £ 10.00 (£8.50) FTEH Dates 7 28 2 30 JI 123 456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 LIVE (ORIGINAL) FLOORSHOW - LIVE! I Live (Original) Floorshow - Live! The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street • 0131 668 2019 » See p: 187 I 2 NIGHTS ONLY! Starring Frankie Boyle, Craig Hill, Miles Jupp, (AKA Rupert Donaldson), Paul Sneddon, (Bob Doolally), Reverend Obadiah Steppenwolfe III. Join your BBC's£11. Smash-hit that went National! Aug 15,favourites 17: 22.30 from (Ihr30mins) 00 (£10.00)comedy Signed performance 17 Aug Dates: 27 28 29 3o 3ii 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 5 16 1 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Give your arts a click: All the news, reviews, pictures and gossip on ^ www.edfringe.com C'*

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LOOKING FOR LOVE Cafe Royal Fringe Theatre Cafe Royal Fringe Theatre, 17 West Register Street ♦0131 556 2549 ♦ See p: 178 Discoversuburbia the newIdawaysearches to pick the up men - funerals. from themate.wreckage unloved obituaries for theEmerging unsuspecting Love andof death that will leave you tapping. Previews Aug 3-9: 20,Aug30 1-2: (40mi20.ns)30£5.(40mi 00 (£4.ns)0£3.0) 50 World Premiere •HSll Dates: 27 28 29 30 3) I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 282 LOOSE ENDS BBC Radio 4 } Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance ♦0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Ned Sherrin will be parachuting onto Arthur's Seat with his well loved, Caledonia- j friendly catchphrase: 'Hod ma boabie!'. Expect some people you might have heard of, some music you might(FreeTicketed). like and some comedy you might laugh at. TiAugcket16,s avai23:labl10.e the45 (Ihr) day before the show in the Reasance Courtyard from 10 am. | Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29| LORD OF THE RINGSrTHE FELLOWSHIP OF CELEBRITY Three Litres Theatre Company Greyfriars Kirk House, 86 Candlemaker Row» 0131 225 6575 » See p: 182 s The hourEngland. grows But late.theAll ring Waterman needsa newis theowner: ring Aof Halfwit celebrirtyof the to gain(York)Shire... control of 1] Middle has found Aug 12-17,19-25: 16.40 (Ihr) £5.00(£3.00) World Premiere : Dates:27 2829 3031 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE LOST LAUGH The Oxford Revue Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 The Revue is good again. We won't waste your time. A comedy sketch-thriller. Funny,ending. beautiful, sad. If you're not up for that, come anyway. But -! Don't reveal the 6 twist Aug 1-7,11-14,18-22,25:15,15.00(Ihr) 00(Ihr)£8.£7.50(£7. 50(£6.50)50) Aug8-10,15-17,23-24: FTH71 Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Metro Gilded Balloon - www.accesscomedy.com Hannah Chambers at Comedy Cafe Management Ltd in association with Endemol UK proudly presents

LIZA! WITH LOVE Maximum Confetti Pleasance Courtyard,60The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 In celebration of the simply marvellous Liza Minnelli, this Cabaret-style tribute fuses the music, style and humour synonymous with the star. Performed by 'the dazzling Liz Flint; the audience was hooked' whatsonstage.com. The ultimate Minnelli experience. Preview 1Aug i: 13.20(SOmi (SOminns)s) £8.£5.5000(£7.00) Aug Aug 2-7, 8-9,10-14: 5-16: 13.13.2200 (SOmi ns) £9.50 (£8.00) HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 I 2 3 4 J 6 7 8 9 10 I I I 2 I 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 LIZZIE ROPER:THROUGH MY KEYHOLE Lasso Productions Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 'Split-personality, multiple-orgasmic, she wriggles, you giggle, wild dirty funny, this crazy lady keeps you drooling for more' LBC. A hilarious journey through one woman's confusion. me' Scott Capurro. Don't Miss! www.lizzieroper.com Aug 1-2: 18.4'S5he'(Ihr)s funnier £4.5018.than Aug3-7,12-14,19-21,25: 4 5 (Ihr) 00(£7.00)00) Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 18.45 (Ihr) £9.£8.00(£8. UK Premiere • USD Dates 27282930 12 3 4 1 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 A LOAD OF BALL Nick Ball Metro Gilded Balloon The Venue, Calton Road • 226 2151 • See p:!82 Stand-up and characters from the star of his own series on Radio 4. Writer/performer on The 11 O'clock Show and One Foot in the Grave. 'Hilarious' Harpers. ick11-14,of 1the8,20-22, day' Observer. 'One£8.5to0(£7.watch' ScotlandYard. Aug 8-10, I-4,6-7,1'P5-17, Aug 23-24: 17.302(I5:hr)17.£9.30 0(Ihr) 0 (£8.00) 50) World Premiere • 0231 Dates 7 73 3° 1234 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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24 hour Box Office at: www.edfringe.com LUCY PORTER LIVE AT SMIRNOFF UNDERBELLY Lucy Porter Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 • Seep:192 Lucy has recently starred in BBC's 'Live Floor Show' and C5's 'The Comedy Store'. Her show last year was a total sell-out This year, she presents a brand new stand-up show. BOOK31-Aug EARLY!I: 22.00 (SSmins) £4.00 Previews Aug 2-7,1Jul11,5-17, 13-14,22-24: 18-21:22,2100 (SSmins)ns)£9,£8.505(£8. 0 (£7.50)50) Aug 8-10, 00 (SSmi World Premiere • HSU Da.es / e3303in3 456 789 10 II 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 242526 27 2829 FRED MACAULAY Fred MacAulay Metro 0131 226Gilded 2151 Balloon • See p:Teviot, 182 5/2 Bristo Square Fred's first Fringe run for a few years. Star of numerous BBC television series and host of Radio Scodand's lively morning show. Unique observational comedy from one of1-7,Scotland' s top stand-ups. 'Simply put Fred's as funny as hell.' Aug 111-14, Aug 8-10, 5-17,128-21, 2-24:25:19.19.3030(I hr)(Ihr)£ 11.£10.000(£0(£9.10.000)0) Dates: 27 28. • ■ 113 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 MACPHERSON'S LAMENT The Stand Comedy Club II The Comedy Club II, 16 North St Andrews Street 0131 Stand 558 7272 » Seep:l9l 'A personal Bloomsday. Beautifully observed and felling down with laconic witticisms' Irish Times. 'A mini-masterpiece' Scotland on Sunday. 'It's hard to imagine alternative comedy ever happening without pioneers like Ian Macpherson' Guardian. (Formerly The JoyJulof27:Death' Preview 18.17.03)00 (I(Ihr)hr) £4.£4.0000(£2.(£3.000)0) Preview Jul 31: Aug 2-10,12-25: 16.10 (I hr) £6.00 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

com’ dv A MADE UP STORY Daniel Kitson The Pod, Festival Square, Lothian Road *0131 228 9950 • See p: 186 A one-man thing, not really stand-up, some film, in the round. It could make your heart explode and leave you breathless with emotion. Or it could be really very bad. www.danielkitson.com Previews6-7,Jul130-Aug 21302230 (I hr ISmi s) £5.ns)00£11.00(£8.00) Aug3-4, 1,13-14,2:18-20: (IhrnISmi Aug Aug 8-10, 21 -24:15-17: 22302130 (I hr I(ISmihrnIs)Smi£ n14.s)0£0 1250 (£8.50)(£8.50) nan Dates: 27 28 /'303l I 2 3 4 5 6789 10 II 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MAGIC @ CAFE ROYAL Wing It Productions Cafe Royal Fringe Theatre, 17 West Register Street * 0131556 2549 • See p: 178 Three top magicians entertain with amazing close up miracles as magic returns to the Cafe Royal. Week I Tim SaieqWeek 2: Rob Cox;Week 3: Steven Dick. www.virtualmagicshow.com Aug 3-23: I7.00(50mins) £5.00 for details. Dates 27 28 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728; MARK FELGATE - FREELANCE FOOL Off the Kerb Productions Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square * 0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Comic and ventriloquist Mark Felgate returns to Edinburgh with his first solo show. A journey of him trying to become cool and hip, ultimately realising he is best being anPreviews idiot Jul'Right on theI: 20.funny-bone' www.offthekerb.co.uk 30-Aug 320.5 (I35hr)(Ihr)£5.0£9.0Guardian, Aug 2-5, 7 , 1 0-14, 1 7-20, 2 5: 0 0(£7. 5 0) Aug 8-9,15-16,21-24: 20.35 (I hr) £ 10.00 (£8.50) World Premiere»BE31 Dates:272829303i 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Lost in the city? Go to the Fringe map at the back of the Programme

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MARK WALKER - ONE MAN AND HIS GOB Mark Walker 1 Jongleurs Comedy Club, Leith Street • 08707 87 07 07 • Seep: 183 Following his sell-out show, 'The Man Who Fell to Mirth' (Edinburgh 2001), rising star f Mark Walker returns with a show to: enamour, enlighten, enrage, encroach, enchant, | entice, enrich,25: endeavour, encore!00) Aug 1-7,enrapture, 111,5-17, 13-14,22-24: 18-21, Aug 8-10, 22.3022.(I 3hr)0 (Ihr) £9.00£8.(£8.00(£7. 00) World Premiere • FTBT1 Da:« 123 456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 MAYBE WE COULD...? Double Barrel Productions Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 From the team that brought you the sell out show 'Fanny And Madge' in 2002 comes a new comedy with the comic timing and character observation that is making them cult figures! *****Scotsman. PreviewsJul30-Aug £5.000(£6.50) Aug 2-8,111-15, 0,2I:5:14.14.14.0000(Ihr) 0(I0(Ihr) Aug 9-10, 6-17,128,12-24: hr) £9.£8.000(£7. 50) Worid Premiere • HEM Dates: 27 2830 31 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 MCCLOUD AND BLACK - THE HOOK McCloud and Black 1 Pleasance Courtyard,60The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Seep:l86 Hailed last year as the new 'French and Saunders'. This year the duo returns to j Edinburgh. With a new show and a bevvy of new characters about life in the slow ■' lane. 'Ingenious' Scotsman. PreviewsJul 30-31: 17.45 (Ihr)17.£4.45 0(Ihr) 0 £8.50(£7.00) Aug I-5, 7 -8, 1 1-15, 1 Aug9-10,16-17,21-24:8-20,17,25:45 (Ihr) £9.50(£8. 00) World Premiere •HSU | Dates: 27 28 2 * 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 MICHAEL MCINTYRE Paul Duddridge Management Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Since leaving the space programme, McIntyre has scratched a living as one of the best new comics in1-2:the21.UK.30 (I'hr)The£5.future up comedy' Sun. Previews Aug 0(Ihr) 0 £8.of 5stand BOUND AND GAggED COMEDY present in association with RDF Management and Tony dayman Promotions Ltd Aug 3-7, 1 0-12, 1 4, 1 7-20, 2 5: 21. 3 0 0(£7. 0 0) Aug 8-9,15-16,21 -24: 21.30 (I hr) £9,50 (£8.00) World Premiere ■ HSU Dates 7 28 29 30 3 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 BRADLEY WALSH MELAND SUE ^FRpWl THE BEGINNING TO THE END... RBM Pleasance Courtyard,60The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550* Seep:l86 Expect more free-form banter, character comedy and out-of-tune singing from the I duo who brought you Channel 4's acclaimed 'Light Lunch'. '... images of Morecambe 1 and Wise... sheer£8.brilliance... of genius' Evening Standard (2003). Aug 0 00(£10,pockets Aug 11:12-17:17.417.5 (Ihr) 45 (Ihr) 0£12. 50) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 | MEN IN COATS Men in Coats George Square Theatre, George Square *0131 662 8740 • See p: 181 Stars of The Royal Variety Show and BBC's Live Floor Show, the boys who put the Shut Up into Stand Up are back with their critically acclaimed show. 'Mesmeric' Guardian, Aug 12-21:'Intoxicating' 2200 (Ihr) £12.Herald, 50(£11.'N00)igh on perfect' Independent. Dates: 27 28293031 123 4 5 67 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ^ MERVYN STUTTER S PICK OF THE FRINGE Mervyn Stutter Metro Gilded BalloonTeviot,5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p:l82 Just arrived? Then see this show! 'A vibrant and stimulating showcase of Fringe talent - long may it flourish' Scotsman. Every day 8 different acts in 90 minutes. 'Simply superb!' Comedy,1theatre, dance - the lot! 12th glorious year! The Mirror ' ' ■ lll[||| Aug 5-17,18-21: 22-25:music, EXTRA thequeenshall 1 0:30PM UallllPM Aug 8-10, 11,13-14, 13.130000(I hr(I hr30mi30mins)ns)£7,£8.000(£6.0 (£7.00)00) SHOWS 0131 668 2019 AUG22-23r V Ml SSI VS | Dates: 2728291)31 12345678 9 10 11 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 boundandgaggedcomedy.com 0131 226 2428 BOUND&GAggED COMEDY pres

24 hour Box Office at: www.edfringe.com MICKEY DWAS A PUB KID Mickey D Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate •0131 226 21SI • See p: 182 Behind the bar at age seven; the moral clash of Catholic schooling. Detention rhymes with attention and seeking it was this kid's disorder. Don't miss Australia's velocity his third season. Aug 1-7,1boy1-14,in18-21, 25:20.20.3Edinburgh 00(£7.00)00)'Masterful' Scotsman.World Premiere• ECU Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: 030(Ihr)(Ihr)£9.£8.00(£8. Dates : i 1234 5678 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE MIDNIGHT SHOW Cilded Balloon Productions Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Join regular hosts including Electric Forecast, Steve Williams and Geoff Whiting in the atmospheric Caves venue, as they present a blend of the top established and best emerging stand-up actsniatghtthe(I hrFringe in 2003. Aug Aug 1-7, 10,117:1-14, mid1ni8-21: ght (I hrmid30mi ns) £8.30mi 50 (£7.ns)50)£7.50 (£6.50) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 79 MIDNIGHT VELVET COMEDY CLUB Edinburgh Comedy Room Edinburgh ComedySeeRoom.TheTron, Hunter Square, Royal Mile 0131 226 0000* p: 180 'The most popular comedy club in town'. Herald 2003:Angel award winner 2003. The very best of stand-up at the very heart of Edinburgh. A changing selection of wonderful Aug 3-25: micomedians dnight (2hrs) dedicated £7.50 to your late night amusement. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 MIKE GUNN - UNCUT Paramount International Management - edinburghcomedy2003 Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square •0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 'Uncut' is a funny and moving story of addiction. Told by Mike Gunn, ex-heroin addict and top comedian. But be warned, once you have seen the show you might just want to see it again. PreviewsJul30-Aug I: 21.17-20, 35And(Ihr)25:again... £5.00 Aug 2-4, 6 -7, 1 0-11, 1 3-14, Aug 8-9,15-16,21-24; 21.35 (I hr) £ 10.21.5305(£9.(I hr)00)£9.50 (£8.00) Dates: 27 28 2 30 31 ii3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 MILES JUPP - GENTLEMEN PREFER BROGUES RBM Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Star of BBC's Live Floor Show and So You Think You're Funny winner seeks to entertain and, more importantly, educate you filthy people. 'LANDED GENTRYTO THE COGNOSCENTI' News. Labradors get in free. Aug 1-2:COMEDY 21.12-14, 15 (SOmi ns) £5.21.0015 (SOmins)Evening Aug 3-10, 1 7, 1 9-21: £7. 5 0 (£6. Aug 15-16,22-25: 21.15 (SOmins) £8.50 (£7.50) 50) UK Premiere • HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 i23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 A MILLENNIUM PRAYER Dominic Coleman (Leslie's Little Productions) Pleasance Courtyard,60The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550* Seep:l86 A hardhitting portrayal of life in modern Britain. Gritty urban realism, poetry and contemporary dance. Real lives,real people... A1 shocking ’cri du coeur'. *With Slides. (*Show is in English). 'Coleman is terrific... Independent. '****' Scotsman. Previews Aug 3-8,1Jul1,1313-15,-Aug18,22:17. 0,17.25:550017.(I(Ihr)hr)50 (I£5.£8.hr)0500(£7. £7.5000)(£6.00) Aug9-10,16-17,21-24: World Premiere •HSU Dates 31123 4 56789 10 II 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 MIRANDA HART - IT S ALL ABOUT ME!' Miranda Hart and Gaffa Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 556 6550* See p: 186 Unique character comedy from a delightful, talented and very funny performer. Come and see why this comedy actress is raved about 'Bright future' Evening Standard. 'G31-Aug enuinely2: funny' Dailyns)Mail. fun'***** Three Weeks. Previews1Jul1-12, 17.55 (SSmi £5.00s)'D£8.elirious Aug Aug 3-8, 9-10,16-17,124-15, 1-24:18-20, 17.5525:(SSmi17.5n5s) (SSmi £9,00n(£7. 50)00 (£6.50) World Premiere • Ftran Dates 2728 31123 4 56789 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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For all your Fringe tickets call: 0131226 0000 MITCH BENN ANDTHE DISTRACTIONS Gilded Balloon Productions and IMWP Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square * 0131 226 2151* See p: 182 BBC radio's 'Now Show' and 'Bad Week' have established Mitch as one of the UK's leading comic songwriters. Don't miss him and his new band. 'Song after song of exquisitely crafted satire' Scotsman. Aug 1-7,111-14, Aug 8-10, 5-17,128-20: 2-24:22.22.3030(Ihr) (I hr)£9.£ 10.00(£8. 00 (£9.00)00) HSU Dates 27 28 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20: 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MOLOTOV CRIPTAIL Nasty Girls Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place » 0131 226 5425 • See p:l92 Experience the unique brand of Nasty Girls humour in the UK Premiere of their latest production. 'Vicious, cynical, irreverent... These girls are nasty' Disability Arts in London I loved it, I loved it!' Coalition Magazine. 11 -15:'I loved 20.4si5it,g(45mi AlAugl performances ned ns) £8.00 (£5.00) UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 MONGREL NATION Capture Entertainment Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate •0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Finally Scotland unites. East meets West Cult comics John Scott and SAS Chauldry bring the national to the international. Salt 'n' Sauce with your chips on your shoulders? of our glorious mongrel nation. Aug 1-7,111,5-17, 1Join 3,18,22-24: 2the0-21,celebration 15 (SOmi Aug 8-10, 19.25:1519.(SOmi ns) £8,ns)50£7.(£7.5050)(£6.50) World Premiere • HSU Dates 7 28 29 3 ii3 456789 10 II 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 MONTY PYTHON S FLYING CIRCUS Les Spectacles Remy Renoux Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance * 0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 'Fantastic,' said Terry Gilliam, seeing this first-ever staged version of the famous sketches, performed in French (with subtitles of the original dialogue). Do they do the Dead The Lumberjack Song? Unmissable and seriously cool. Aug 2-7: 17.Parrot? Aug 8-10: 17.4545(I(Ihr)hr)££10.11,5050(£8.(£9,00)00) UK Premiere » WWH Dates: 27 28 29 30 3! 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MORNIN'AFTER FLICKS Smirnoff Underbelly Productions Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 * Seep:192 Indulge those hangovers with some morning after flicks in the Underbelly's little cinema. Different genres every day. Ring the box office or check out www.smirnoffunderbelly.co.uk for full listings. All free! Aug 2-24: 12.40 (2hrs) (Free Non-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 20 2 1 22 23 24 25 26272329 MOVING CONVERSATIONS The Futurist Cinema Company Warner 0131 557Village 3964*Cinemas,The Seep:l93 Omni Leisure Building, Greenside Place. Three stand-up comedians dissect the films that turned them on to comedy in this hilarious exploration of movies and humour. Question the performers before settling down to SOmi an all-time classic comedy. Which film would you choose? Aug £7.5030mi (£5.n5s)0) movie Aug 4:7,118.1,134,0 1(2hrs 8,21: 18.3n0s)(2hrs £7.50 (£5.50) STm Dates: 27 28»30 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MR KAKUSHOW -JAPANESE CRAZY SIT-DOWN COMEDY! Show-kobo Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Following 'Just for Laughs', Japanese comedy award-winner Mr Kakushow finally comes to Edinburgh with his all new eco-comedy 'Alice in Wonderplanet'. Kakushow Aug 12-15: =18.slapstick 10 (40mins)+ £5.Rakugo 00 + puppetry. UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 46

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THE MUSICAL Baby Wants Candy C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 Chicago's hottest improv group return to Edinburgh with their smash-hit alwaysdifferent ever-hilarious fully-improvised musical laugh riot 'Makes you wonder why Hollywood ever bothered with a screenplay!' List. 'An entertainment phenomenon' Scotsman. idamhills jul*****31 -Aug 24: 20.3Book 0 (SSmiearly ns) £9.-5these 0 (£7.50)guys sell out FTHTI cut loose Dates: 27 28 29 31 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 34 25 2627 28 29 ‘Relentlessly funny ★★★★★’ THE NAKED VENTRILOQUIST Out of Bounds Theatre Company 8.30PM USANCE) C o2, Oxygen, Infirmary Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 30 JULY-25 AUG See renowned ventriloquist AN Barking attempt amazing feats with his little Willy. Discover how AN encouraged naked ventriloquism in the Middle East. Meet the Juloutrageous 30-Aug 24:talking 17.45 felafel. (SSmins)'F£7,ringe 50 (£6.at50)its best' Time Out. Fringe First winning company. ».T Date, 27 28 ; 3031 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 11 12 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 20 2 1 22 23 24 25 26272829 NATALIE HAYNES -TROUBLED ENOUGH Natalie Haynes Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance * 0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Perrier Best Newcomer nominee (2002) returns to Edinburgh with her brand, shiny, new show. A star in the making' Telegraph. 'The country's leading young female stand-up' lady' List. ***** Metro. Previews Jul-7,TimeOut. 30-Aug 2:'F20.eisty, 15 (Ifast-talking hr)5: £5.20.0105 (I funny Aug 3-4, 6 1 0-11, 1 3-14, 1 7-20, 2 hr) £9. 0 9.40PM [ESS] ^ Aug 8-9,15-16,21-24: 20.15 (Ihr) £9,50(£8.00)) 0 (£7.50) World Premiere • H3P 30 JULY-25 AUG (excluding g auG) » rreviews 30 july, i & 2 aug Date, 728/ 3031 12 3 45 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 NEWSREVUE 2003 Cafe Theatre MARK FELGAIE C,Canal Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 Perrier finalist Fringe First winner. The squad of satirical terrorists returns to freelance Foal pillory and pulverise the people in the public eye. 'Very sharp writers' Times. ‘A mix of stand-up, silly voices, noises 'parody, Shocking bad taste' Evening Standard. 'Satirically brilliant' Guardian. Sell-out 2002. and verbal acrobaticsV out Book early. World Premiere • ECU ‘Right on the funny boneV guardian Jul 30-Aug 11,13-24: 21.40 (Ihr) £9,50(£7.50) 8QRPM (PLEASANCEl U OI AUG ITI 013155665504 30 .JULY-25 NICE MUM ARE CHOCOLATE BENDERS Nice Mum Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate *0131 226 2151 « See p: 182 ‘Supremely composed... Double-act Nice Mum seek the world's bendiest, stretchiest chocolate bar in this intelligent... observational daft scientific quest Dave Gorman meets the Goodies (figuratively, not really). 'Deliciously silly boys. News. comedy at its very best’ Aug I -7,11,13-14, 18-21,18.****' 25:00(Ihr) 18.Paramount 00 (I£8.hr)00(£7. £7.0Comedy. 00)(£6.00) 'Brilliantly stupid. ****' Evening HSU Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: 0 ‘His sardonic Date, 27 28 29 X i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 material is sublime’ PHILNICHOL Phil Nichol 9.30PM 30 JULY-25 AUG PREVIEWS(30EXCLUDI JULY, N1 G&62AUG) AUG Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 Perrier nominee 2002. Critics'Award (Capetown) 2002. Time Out Award 1998. 'Springing like a squirrel from the woods of his ridiculous imagination, Nichol's an allsinging,19-20:all-bouncing, Aug 23.20 (Ihr all-paper ISmins) £11.folding 50 (£10.ode 00) to the joys of being sil y’ Metro ***** Date,: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 mmn u? mjzinz'i we NICHOLAS PARSONS' HAPPY HOUR Pleasance Theatre funniest show at the fringe! Pleasance Courtyard, 60The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 He's back for a fourth fantastic year. More flamboyant more outrageous, more engaging. A truly interactive comedy chat-show with high profile guests from all areas ofThe Fringe.30'C(Ihoose this one sheer smoothness' Daily Express. Aug hr I Omi 10.500for(£9. Aug 16-17, 18-20,2215:-24:17.317.0 (Ihr IQmi ns) n£9.s) 5£0(£8. 0) 00) iDINBUREH FESTIVAL THEATRE Date,:27 28 29 30 3! 1/3 4 5 67 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 TKKETS ALSO AVAILABLE0131529 VIA THE FRINGE6000 OFFICE 21 & 22 AUG www.offthekerb.co.uk 47

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comHdv NICK REVELL: BARE BONES The Stand Comedy Club II The Stand Comedy Club II, 16 North St Andrews Street»0131 558 7272 • See p: 191 The 'scalpel-sharp satirist' Evening Standard returns to delicately dissect and furiously slash at the state we're in. Respects nothing, not even the rule against split infinitives. 'Preview BrilliantlyJulfunny' 'S(£3. atirically 31:I: 19.18.0Time 05(I(Ihr) hr)Out.£400 00) brilliant' Guardian. Preview Aug 3 £5. 0 0 (£400) Aug 2-10,12-25: 18.35 (Ihr) £6.50(£5.00) World Premiere Dates 272U930 3I 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 NICE - CIGS, DRUGS, ROCK 'N' ROLL Keith Carter Jongleurs Comedy Club, Leith Street • 08707 87 07 07 • See p: 183 Get out of your head and into Nige's. Pharmaceutical philosophy, Rizla-wrapped rhetoric and reality. Confronting the Scouse social stereotype. Life and loves of a wasted Unpredictable, unethical, unemployed. Aug 1-3,mind. 15-17, 0) 00) Aug 5-7, 181,-10,13-14, 18,222-24: 0-21,218.5:00(Ihr) 18.00 (I£9.hr)00(£8. £8.000(£7. fcIZU Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 i 2 3 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 NINA CONTI AND MICKY FLANAGAN Nina Conti and Micky Flanagan Pleasance Courtyard,60The Pleasance * 0131 556 6550 * Seep:l86 Two headline acts performing half hour each. BBC New Comedy Award winner Nina and the Monkey, 'Stunningly sassy' Scotsman. 'Micky's rambunctious set is sometimes rude, sometimes thoughtful, Previews Jul-7,130-Aug I: 19.00 (Ibut hr) £5.rarely 00 short of hilarious. Recommended' Chortle.co.uk Aug 0,2112-14, Aug 2-4, 8-9,165-16, -24: 119.7-20,00 (I25:hr) 19.£ 10,00(Ihr) 50 (£9,£9.00)50(£8.00) World Premiere • EEH Dates 36 73031 123 456 78 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 NOKIA ORANGE BEST OF THE FEST 2003 Nokia Orange Assembly Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 Adam Hills is your host for Edinburgh's legendary comedy extravaganza. Four different acts every show. Come laugh long and loud at the brightest comedy talent onAugthe1-2:Fringe. (I hr 30mi 0 (£9.ns)00)£ 11,00 (£ 10,00) Aug 7-9,1mi4-16,dnig2ht1 -24: midnings)ht£10. (I hr030mi Dates: 27 282930 31 123456789 10 II 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 NON-SEXUAL KISSING Cambridge Footlights 2003 Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square *0131 556 6550 ♦ See p:!86 2002 Daily Telegraph Open-Mic Champion Mark Watson and Tim Key, Perriernominated in 2001, direct the cream of Cambridge's comedy talent A storm brews...we shelter inside some flats with the residents as seven stories intertwine in one electrifying hour.I: 18.50 (I hr) £5.00 Previews Jul-7,131-Aug Aug 0-14, 25: 18.£10.50 0(I0(£8. hr) £9.50)00 (£7.50) Aug 2-4, 8-9,165-16, 21-24:17-18,18.2500,(Ihr) World Premiere ♦ ETTTl Dates 27282930 31 123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 25 DARA O BRIAIN Off the Kerb Productions Pleasance Courtyard,60The Pleasance *0131 5566550* Seep:l86 Host of BBC2's 'The Live Floor Show' - total sell-out 2002. Brand new show. 'If you don't laugh at O Briain, check your pulse, you must be dead' Evening Standard. 'Ridiculously Independent, JulAug 30-Aug I:10-14, 21.funny' 301(Ihr) £6.5:021.0 30 (I hr)www.offthekerb.co.uk 2-3, 5 -7, 7-20, 2 £ 10.5000)(£9.00) Aug8-9,15-16,21-24: 21.30 (Ihr) £11.50(£I0. World Premiere Dates:2728293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 JOHN OLIVER John Oliver Pleasance Courtyard, 60The Pleasance * 0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Sell-out 2002. 'Clever, subtle and original with a gently iconoclastic twist' Sunday Times. Basically it's him, you and a room with a microphone... if there's no laughing after thatJulyou'30-Aug re both2: 19.in0trouble. Previews 025:(I hr)19.£5.00(Ihr) 0**** 0 Times. **** Metro. Aug3-4, 6-7,10-14,17-18, Aug8-9,15-16,21-24: I9.200,0(lhr) £I0.50(£9.0£9.0)50(£8.00) World Premiere Dates 2728 29 30 31 1 23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425 48

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100% SEX THERAPY Robert C Kelly Limited St George's West Church, 58 Shandwick Place • 0131 225 7048 • See p: 189 No hard-core - just hard fects and humour on everyone's favourite topic - sex. This iPreviews s the original Aug 1-3:stand-up 23.23.00 (I0comedy. hr 30mins)n£5.s) £9.00 00 (£8.00) Aug 5-7, 1 2-14, 1 8-21: Aug 8-10,15-17,22-25: 23.000(I(Ihrhr30mi 30mins) £ 10,00 (£9,00) UK Premiere • »7TT1 Dates 27 28 29 »3 113 4 5 6789 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28» OSAMA LIKES IT HOT The Comedy Terrorist Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 • Seep:192 Bearded in a pink dress, the Traniban leader has hijacked Ken Livingstone at the peace march and Eddie Izzard at Spike Milligan's tribute. 'Spike would have loved it' SundayTimes. 'W*nker' Eddie Previews 31-Aug 5 (55mins)Izzard. ns) £4.00 Aug 2-3,19Jul1,-10,13-15: 16-17:14.14.I:45414.(55mi 5 4(55mi Aug 4-8, ns) £6.£7.505(£5.0 (£6.50)50) Dates: 27 28. ■ 3i 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 i2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ? OUT OFYOUR MIND The Uncertainty Division The Seep:Zoo,193Kirk O' Field Parish Church, 140 The Pleasance *0131 662 1222 We never forget Hidden in our brains is every thought we've ever had, locked away and helpless. Improvised comedy and medical science combine on a voyage to get them back.19.What Aug 3-25: 05 (I hr)story £6.00will(£5.0your 0) mind tell? QSH Dates 27 28 2« 3 4 56789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 2425 OWEN O'NEILL: STANZA-UP COMEDY Owen O'Neill Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance •0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Sexy ginger-haired Irishman, late thirties, early forties. Would like to meet audience for fun and games. Must have G.S.O.H. Owen likes reading raucous poignant poetry and tellingJulhilarious callers only. Previews 31-Aug I:tales16.18-20, 25of(Icomic hr)5: £5.16.02tragedy. 05 (Ihr) £8.Genuine Aug 2-5, 7 -8, 1 1-12, 1 4-15, 2 5 0(£7. 0 0) Aug 9-10,16-17,21-24: 16.25 (Ihr) £9.50(£8.00) World Premiere • EE31 Dates: 27 28 29 2D 3M23456789 10 II 12 : 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 RS. 69 Watson Arts Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square •0131 2262151 • See p: 182 Winner! Best Comedy Montreal Fringe. Susan Jeremy stars as entire NYC school frazzled teachers, pushy parents, hip hop kids. 'Flawless and funny from beginning to end!' Montreo/M/rror'... Splendidly inept!... Endlessly inventive!' Vil age Voice Hilarious!... Brilliant!'17.15Montreal Hour, 5www.ps69theplay.com Aug 1-7,112-14, Aug 8-10, 5-17,128-21: 2-24: 17.15(Ihr) (Ihr)£7.£9.50(£6. 50(£8.0)50) European Premiere • HSU Dates 27 28 29 ; 113 4 5 6789 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 THE PARISH Pulpit Productions Ego and Out, 14 Picardy Place • 226 0000 • See p:l80 Sister Fanny always breaks the rules. Can Father Seamus provide a Divine Solution? Everything can happen at the parish especially when Fanny and Seamus are your spiritual guides. WILD,WHACKY fun. Scottish-based production by Pulpit Productions. Aug 30 (Ihr30mins) £10.00 (£7.50) Aug 4-9, 10-16:17-24:21.320.0 (Ihr30mins) World Premiere Dates 272829 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ANDY PARSONS Andy Parsons Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 Time Out Comedy Award Winner 2002. 'One of our finest comics' Evening Standard. 'Outstanding' List. As seen on TV. As heard on radio. If you've seen him before,I: 21.he'0s5 better. If you've not - he's the man. Aug Aug 2-7,12-14,(Ihr)18-21:£5.021.021.0505(I(Ihr) hr) ££11. 10.0000(£10. (£9.00)00) Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: World Premiere • HSU Dates 272829 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 49

For all your Fringe tickets call: 0131226 0000 I PARSONS AND NAYLOR S PULL-OUT SECTIONS BBC Radio 2 Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 S56 6550 • See p: 186 Andy Parsons and Henry Naylor's topical comedy sketch show thumbs through the most6,interesting parts of the newspaper, Aug Ticketed) including travel, health and lifestyle. Aug 20:13:available 11.noon(lhr30mins) 00 (I hr 30mi s) (Free Tickets thenday before the show in the Pleasance Courtyard from 10am. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 PAUL FOOT - MOST WANTED Paul Foot Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 A shambolic, improvised rant - running time 54 minutes, 33 seconds. Inspired by watching his dad's glasses fly off upon tripping over the pouffe, and other harrowing lounge-based scenes. 21.'A4n0hilarious and bluff Scotsman. Previews6Jul-7,130-Aug2: (SSmins) £5.combination 00 ns) £9.0of0 (£7.pedantry Aug 50) Worid Premiere • Aug 3-4, 8-9,15-16,0-21M,-24:13-14, 21.4107-20, (SSmi25:ns)21.£9.4050(SSmi (£8.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 PAUL MCDERMOTT, CAMERON BRUCE AND MICK MORIARTY ARE GUD Gilded Balloon Productions and www.accesscomedy.com present Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Paul McDermott, the star of Doug Anthony Allstars and legend of the Fringe returns GUD. 'The very embodiment of live comedy and music performance at its genreblurring Courier20.Mail. Aug 1-7,1best' Aug 8-10, 11-14, 5-17,128-21: 2-24: 20,000(Ihr) 0 (I hr)£9.£ 10.00(£8. 00 (£9.00)00) Firm Dates: 272829 3031 123 4 1 6 78 9 10 I I 12 13 14 If 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 23 PAUL PROVENZA - MYTH AMERICA Paramount International Management - edinburghcomedy2003 Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 American Paul Provenza, star of 'Northern Exposure', makes his Edinburgh debut. The only comic to have been an answer in a Times crossword puzzle. 'Precision timing best2USfriendly Bay Examiner. Previewsand11-14, Augthe11-2:8-21, (I hr)15 £5.fire 00in£9.the00(£8.business' Aug3-7, 2 5: 21. (Ihr) 0 0) Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: 21.15 (Ihr) £10.00(£9,00) FTHTI Dates:2728 29 30 3 i 2 3 4 f 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 If 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2f PEEPOLYKUS - LETTHE DONKEY GO Peepolykus Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square » 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 The multi-award-winning hit returns! The Rajmanistan SS re-enacts their greatest triumph, the apprehension of a man suspected of being a suspect 'Utterly mad, utterly14,hilarious' Scotsman. 'The00)funniest show I've ever seen' Independent. Aug Aug 15-17,18-20:21: 23.23.3300 (Ihr) (Ihr) £9.£10.000(£8. 0(£9.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 If 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 PEEPOLYKUS - MINDBENDER Peepolykus Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street ‘0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 Welcome to the world of Michael Santos. Psychic contortionist! Visionary! Spirit channel! Spirit level! Whatever! Your mind is his playground. Somehow, he'll get inside you. 'Britain's barmiest comedy outfit' Time Out. 'Sixty minutes of marvellous insanity' Scotsman. Previews 20.00 (Ihr) £5.00 Aug 3-7,11Aug -14,11-2:28-20, Aug 8-10, 15-17, 1 -24:25:20,20.000(I0 (Ihr)hr)£ 10,£9.0000(£9.(£8.000)0) World Premiere‘HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 ii3456789 10 II 12 13 14 If 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 2f THE PERRIER COMEDY AWARD SHOWS Perrier Comedy Awards Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street *0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 The winner and nominees of Britain's No. I comedy award on one fabulous bil ! This outstanding comedy bil show is guaranteed to make you laugh. Book early. Every year a sell out! Aug 24-25: 21,00 (I hr 30mins) £ 12.00 (£ 11,00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2f 26 27 28 29 50

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A PHOENIXTOO FREQUENT Stage6ProductionS Ego and Out, 14 Picardy Place • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 180 A corpse, his wife, her handmaiden... Christopher Fry's salute to the meaning of life and death. Life is a poem and death is just the ending of a rather dull story. Acrobatics request!). Aug 10-16: 20.and15 nudity (Ihr IQmi(only ns) £6.on00(£4. 00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 PLAT DU NUIT -THE COMEBACK SPECIAL Plat du Nuit Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square *0131 226 2151 • See p:l82 Despite last year's onstage split, Surrey's finest lounge act is back. Slow down your vehicles, wind down your windows and stare blankly at the musical car crash that is... 'PlatAug du Nuit' Previews 1-2: 21.. 'M30agnificent' (I hr) £4.00 Metro. Aug3-7,11-14,18-20,25: 50(£7.50)50) Aug 8-10,15-17,21-24: 21,21.3030(Ihr)(Ihr)£9.£8.50(£8. World Premiere •EESD Dates: 27 28 29 d 3 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 .07-LICENCE TO WALK Kieran Butler Holyrood Tavern, 9a Holyrood Road • 0131 556 5044 from 17.00 • See p: 183 You drank. You drove. You blew. You lose! Retired drunk driver Kieran Butler pours a pint of comedy on life with no licence. Includes singing! 'Excellent... never misses aPreviews beat’ Inpress.1-2:'M20.acho,larrikin charm... hysterical' Beat. 0 (SOmins)ns)£6.(Free Aug 3-10,Aug 12-23: 20.000(SOmi 00 (£5.Ticketed) 00) UK Premiere • LEU Dates 72829 12 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28» PRIORITE A GAUCHE -TOUR DE FORCE Priorite a Gauche Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance •0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 Fresh from their world tour, the French pop duo premiere their brand new show. 'It's sheer delight to spend an hour with them' Scotsman. 'The music is fabulous, the comedy divine' JulAug30-31, Aug 1-2:Independent. 19.£9.000(Ihr) 3-4: 19.0-11,00(Ihr) 0(£8.25:0£5.0)19.0000 (I hr) £9.50 (£8.00) Aug 6-7, 1 1 3-14, 1 7-20, Aug 8-9,15-16,21 -24: 19,00 (I hr) £ 10.50 (£9.00) World Premiere • EEH Dates2728 30 31 123 456 789 10 11 5 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 GREG PROOFS Greg Proops Pleasance Courtyard, 60The Pleasance * 0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 In a world full of hate let me show you how to love again. Remember, I'm the only American Aug 21-23:who 23.30understands (Ihr) £12.00(£10.you.50)In the event of another war I'm Canadian. Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 » PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS Puppetry of the Penis Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square «0I3I 226 2151 • See p: 182 'Sold out to the rafters' the audience SCREAM and SQUEAL!' MoS. Having toured the globe to over 700,000 fans, the sensationally funny Puppetry of the Penis are back. 'ASTONISHING, UNBELIEVABLE, go see for yourselves' Telegraph. 'EXTRAORDINARY' Aug 1-2,4-10,23.1152-14,(IhrSmins) 18-20,Guardian. 25: 21.55 (IhrSmins) £10.00 (£9.00) Aug2,8-9: Aug 15-17, 2 2-24: 21. 5 5 (IhrSmins) Aug 15-16,22-24: 23.15 (IhrSmins) £ 11.00 (£ 10.00) Dates:27 28 29 30 3 ii3456789 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 5 22 23 24 25 QUOTE, UNQUOTE BBC Radio 4 Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance •0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Hosted by Nigel Rees, with an array of celebrity guests, all bearing their best-loved quotations, personal mottos and useful anecdotes, for more rounds of the everpopular quotations Aug 4-5: 10.11.3300 (45mi ns).s)quiz.(Free Ticketed) Aug 4-5: (45mi n wil beinforthebothPleasance the 10.Courtyard 30 and 11.3from 0 recordi Tickets available the day beforeTicketthesshow 10 am.ngs. . 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

For all your Fringe tickets call: 0131226 0000 RAINER HERSCH'S INSTRUMENTS OF MASS DESTRUCTION Nokia Orange Assembly Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street •0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 'The world's first classical music hooligan' Sun drops another brilliant stockpile with laser-guided precision. Wickedly funny, needs nothing more than a piano and his own you desperate for more' Evening News. Ten shows only! Aug 1-7:wit 20.to20.0leave 0(Ihr) Aug 8-10: 00(Ihr)£9.£10.00(£8. 00(£9.00)00) EEUl Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 1 3 4 I 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 RAW PRAWNS Gilded Balloon Productions Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate * 0131 226 2151* See p: 182 'Raw Prawns' are Australia's freshest and most delicious stand-up comedians. Defeating hundreds of competitors in front of thousands in the national finals of Australia's biggest comedy competition 'Raw Comedy', at the Melbourne Comedy Festival.1-7,1Young comedy its(Ihr)best£7.50(£6.50) Aug 1-14,18-21, 25:20.20.3at030(Ihr) Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: £8.50(£7.50) HSU Dates:272829 30 ii3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 RECRUITMENT STARS Julie and Josephine Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Who wins? You decide! Forget Pop Rivals and Big Brother - this is TV's latest reality extravaganza, brought to you from the cutthroat world of recruitment Book your seat for the-10,nail-biting live final.5 (SOmins) £8.50 (£7.50) Aug 115-17, Aug4-7,1-3,182-14, 8-21,222-24: 5: 14.14.151(SOmi ns) £7.50(£6.50) World Premiere • HSH Dates 7 23 2 123 4 5 6 78 9 10 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 REGINALD D HUNTER:WHITE WOMAN Reginald D Hunter Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square •0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 2002 Perrier nominee Reginald D Hunter is neither white nor female. The most distinctive and intelligent voice in comedy delivers a brand new stand-up show about everything Cool,ns) £5.compelling and very funny. JulAug 30-Aug 2:he10-11, 20.isn'351t(SSmi 005: 20.35 (SSmi 3-4, 6 -7, 3-14, 1 7-20, 2 Aug 8-9,15-16,21-24: 20.35 (SSmins) £10.50 (£9,n0s)0)£9.50 (£8.00) World Premiere • HEI1 Dates:27 28 29 20 3i 123 456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE RETURN OF THE JINGLEBERRIES Komedia Entertainment Ltd Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate •0131 226 2151* See p: 182 It's Jingleberry time again! Those disgraced stars of 80s kids'TV are back with all their hits. Thrill at Jerry's 'Tight Trousers', Frank's 'Stick of Rock', and Penny's 'Little Beaver'1-7,. 1'1-14, Delightfully15.surreal' Evening Standard, www.komediaentertainmentcom Aug Aug 8-10, 15-17,128-20: 1-25: 15.3030(SSmi (SSmins)ns)£7.£8.5050(£6.(£7,50)00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 RHYS DARBY - A MAN OF OURTIMES Rhys Darby Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 A hysterical look at man’s achievements. Are we really happier today than when we were painting caves? 'A masterful storyteller and excellent physical comedy' Guardian. hys DarbyI: 19.is1amazing' NZ Previews Jul,1'R0-14, 30-Aug 0 (I10hr)(I hr)£4.0£850 0 Herald. Aug 2-5, 7 1 7-20, 2 5: 19. Aug8-9,15-16,21-24: 19,10 (Ihr) £9.50(£8.00)(£7.00) World Premiere• FTgJI Dates 72829 3031 123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 RICHARD BELZER, COMEDIANrTHREE NIGHTS ONLY AmusedMooseComedy Productions Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street •0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Legendary American stand-up, actor, talkshow host, conspiracy theorist and coauthor of seminal 'How to Be a Stand-up Comic', Richard Belzer entertains stylishly with his smart, Jester'Premiere ) Aug 10-12: 21.50sardonic, (Ihr) £17.5politically 0 savvy wit (Also look under 'Bitter European Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 M 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 52

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24 hour Box Office at: www.edfringe.coin RICH HALL - WITHOUT ROY CHUBBY BROWN Off the Kerb Productions Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street *0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 Rich Hall is funny. Roy 'Chubby' Brown is one of Britain's greatest loved entertainers. This inspired pairing will make Festival history But wait... it gets better. Roy isn't coming. He's never heard of Rich Hall. Can Rich do it18-20, on his own???30 (Ihr) £I2.00(£I 1.00) Aug Aug 21-24:219,5: 319.0 (Ihr) £ 13.00 (£12.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 RIDICULUSMUS Ridiculusmus Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square * 0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Broken comedy 'One thing missing from this festival has been a sense of anarchy... that need is met by Ridiculusmus' Melbourne Age, International Comedy Festival. 'Both funny and clever' Financial Times. 'Brilliant' Guardian. 'Hilarious' Sussex Evening Argus. Previews'Pure Auggenius' 1-2: 21.4Metro. 5 (Ihr) Aug3-4, 21.452£5.5:(Ihr)021.0 £9.45 5(I0(£8. Aug 6-7,81-9,0-11,15-16, 13-14,21-24: 17,19-20, hr) £8.00)50 (£7.00) World Premiere • Q2H Dates : s 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 : 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ROB BRYDON - MARION AND GEOFF Paul Duddridge Management Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street * 0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 Multi-award winner Rob Brydon comes to the Fringe for the first time. Keith shares his experience by giving a talk on 'Making Divorce Work'. 'More outright hilarious than the TV series' Daily£11. Telegraph. 00) Aug3-7,11-14: Aug8-10,15-17:19.19.3030(Ihr) (Ihr) £I2.000(£I0. 0(£I 1.00) Dates: 272829 30311: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ROB DEERING - SUPERKINGS Rob Deering Pleasance Courtyard, 60The Pleasance * 0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Jesus - have you ever seen them in the same room? Have you? The award-winning star of '99 Things To Do Before You Die' (Five) looks atPreviewsJul the big guys. 'Bruisingly hilarious' 30-Aug2: 22.20,4025:(Ihr) £5.(Ihr) 00 Time£9.5Out. Aug3-4, 6 -7, 1 0-14, 1 7-18, 2140 Aug 8-9,15-16,21-24: 22.40 (Ihr) £ 10.50 (£9,00) 0(£8.00) World Premiere Dates 27 282 10 31 123 4 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ROB ROY SHOW! Demarco-Rocket-Quest: Rob Roy Show Rocket @ Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket •0131 225 5333 • See p: 187 Rob Roy has managed to take his exciting and unique brand of visual theatre, including skits, signed songs, storytelling and jokes which are all visually imaginative and appealing to numerous deaf and hearing audiences around the world: (interpreter Aug 18-23: 15.provided). 20 (Ihr) £5.00(£3.50) UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 282 ROBERT NEWMAN: FROM CALI BAN TO THE TALI BAN Robert Newman George Square Theatre, George Square • 662 8740 • See p:l8l 'Gag laden, sharp tongue satirical version of world comedy' Sunday Times. 'The only comic who can explain globalisation and make you piss yourself at the same time’ Mark Thomas.21.45 (Ihr30mins) £ 12.50 (£8.50) Aug 22-24: Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ROLLY MOE AS DOCTOR MOE - MAN OF SCIENCE Turns Ltd Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate * 0131 226 2151* See p: 182 A mix of physical and verbal comedy with mad scientist Dr Moe and his assistant Enter a world where guineapigs write newsletters and Big Foot is explained. 'Comic genius' Aug I -7,1LWT. 1 -14,18-21,25:19.19.1515(Ihr)(I hr)£8.£7.00(£7. 00 (£6.00)00) Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: World Premiere•HZB Dates:27 28 29 30 3 ii3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

ROSS NOBLE - UNREALTIME Real Talent Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street * 0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 Noble's back with the world premiere of his brand new show 'unrealtime'. Book early for Edinburgh and Melbourne Festivals' biggest selling act 'The supreme master ofPreviews spontaneous and00 the most exciting comic at work today' Time Out. Aug 1I 8-21: -4:improvisation 21.2l.00(lhr) 00 (I hr) £ 10.£12. Aug5-7, 1 1-14, Aug 8-10,15-17,22-23: 21.00 (I hr) £ 15.00(£10. 00 (£ 12.00)00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 1 7 1 8 1 9 20 2 1 22 23 24 25 26272829 ROB ROUSE Rob Rouse Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance * 0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Rob Rouse is 'a phenomenal performer' Time Out. He is 'laugh-out-loud funny' Scotsman and a 'man with genuinely funny bones' Sunday Times so 'go see him now I tell you, NOW' JulAug3-4, 30-31, Aug 1-2:***** 20.15List(Ihr) £5.25:0020.15 (Ihr) £9.50(£8.00) Aug 8-9,61-7,5-16,10-11, 21-24:13-14,20.1157-20, (I hr) £ 10.50 (£9.00) World Premiere-HSU Dates 27282930 31113 45 6 78 9 10 11 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2S RUDI LICKWOOD IS BLACK BRITISH AND PROUD' Comic Voice Management Jongleurs Comedy Club, Leith Street • 08707 87 07 07 • See p: 183 Edinburgh won't know what's hit it A satirist with something to say. Razor sharp material and infectious charm. This globally-appreciated performer is at the peak of form. Only 13 shows Aug (I-hr)early£9,£8.00booking 00(£8. (£7.000)0) advised. Aug 13-14, 15-17,128-21: 2-25: 21.21.0000(Ihr) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2S SAINT HOLLYWOOD Willard Morgan In Association With Fringe Management Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p; 182 Morgan's comic shock-opera of the blessed and damned of LaLa Land is an unholy litany of vanity, profanity, lust sushi and breasts! 'Brilliant dissection of LA life... Morgan's Elvis routine belongs in Vegas!' - L'OsservatoreVaticano. www.sainthollywood.com Aug I-4,6-7,15-17, 11,123-14, Aug 8-10, 2-24:18,mi2d0-21, night2(I5:hr)mi£9.dni5g0ht(£8.(I hr)50)£8.50 (£7.50) Worid Premiere Dates 113 4 56789 10 II 13 14 IS 16 17 18 9 20 21 22 23 24 2S SAM ‘N’ EMMA - POP TARTS Sam V Emma Pleasance Courtyard, 60The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • See p:!86 Brand new female comedy double act with exquisite comic timing. 'Samantha Sanns and Emma Taylor evolve sparkling and wholly believable characters to create a show that' s rude, fast12: and very Fringe Report. Preview Aug18-20, 15.5:2515.very, (I25hr)(Ihr) £5.0£8.0funny' Aug 13-15, 2 5 0(£7. 0 Aug 16-17,21-24: 15.25 (Ihr) £9.50(£8.00) 0) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 a 31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 SCEPTIC: LAWRENCE LEUNG Lawrence Leung Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 » See p: 182 From the creator of Sucker, a journey of budget ghost busting, psychic challenges and chatting with the dead. Lawrence puts his scepticism to the test A comic adventure you won' t believe... savvy very50)cool...' Scotsman 2002. Aug 1-7,11-14, 18-21,25:'w18.itty, 18.3030(Ihr) (Ihr)£9.and £8.50(£8. 50(£7. Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: 50) European Premiere♦ Hg31 Dates.. . I134S678 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2S SCREAMING QUEENS Penn Theatre Ensemble Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket *0131 225 8961 • See p: 180 Theodora: She-Bitch of Byzantium stoops to conquer in Charles Busch's camp masterpiece; MEDEA and the gang party hearty in Christopher Durang and Wendy Wasserstein's delicious adaptation. Join Penn Theatre Ensemble for the classics like you' them! £3.00 Augv4-9:e never 11.15 seen (Ihr40mins) n-n Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 54

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Featuring top comedians Boothby Graffoe as compere Ed Byrne Dara O’Briain Daniel Kitson last year’s Perrier Award winner plus very special guests The Assembly Rooms Sunday 17 August 2003 Midnight Tickets £13 (£11 concessions) For tickets call 0131 226 2428 For information call 0131 466 6200

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£01111 dv SEDUCING THE AUDIENCE CarniKid Productions Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street« 0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Come as an audience member. Stay as a date. Chicago comedian Dan Carr is the Swinger, and he's your escort for the evening in this hilarious, erotic and twisted journey Aug 9-13:through 20.05 (45milovens)and£5.5relating. 0 (£4.50) European Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I : 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 1 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SET FOR FAME Smirnoff Underbelly Productions Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 - Seep:192 You saw them here first... ?... well, ok... maybe second but they are certainly set for fame. The Fringe's best up and coming acts. Ring the box office or check out www.smirnoffunderbelly.co.uk Aug 4-6,11-13,18-20: 0.40 (2hrs) £8.for50full(£6.listings. 50) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728 29 THE SEVEN AGES OF BOB American High School Theatre Festival Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street -0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 An original comedy-music-improvisational revue written by the show's directors and cast members. The broad farce follows the birth to death story of one extraordinary Aug 3:4: 14.17.2500 (I(Ihr30mins) hrordinary 30mins) £6.man.00 (£4.The00)show is never the same twice! Aug Aug 6: 11. 5 0 (I hr 30minns)s) Aug 7: 1550 (I hr 30mi European Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 : . I . 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SEX, LIES AND SURGICAL TAPE St George's Medics Revue Crowne Plaza Hotel, 80 High Street - 0131 557 9797 - See p: 179 According to the laws of probability, if you left monkeys alone with typewriters they would eventually write the complete works of Shakespeare. Sadly, no monkeys were available, was £5.written Aug 18-22:thisI8.show 00(45mins) 00 (£4.0by0) medical students. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SHAPPI KHORSANDI Paul Duddridge Management Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance - 0131 556 6550 - See p: 186 The success of Shappi Khorsandi has finally put Iran on the map. This temptress from Tehran is rapidly becoming one of the hottest names on the UK comedy circuit 'BAug ritain'1-2:s best by any yardstick' Guardian. Previews 20.15young (I5:hr)20.£5.1female 0(I0hr) comic Aug 3-7, 1 0-12, 1 4, 1 7-20, 2 5 £8. 5 0 (£7. Aug 8-9,15-16,21-24: 20.15 (I hr) £9.50 (£8.00) 00) WoHd Premiere-HSU Dates: 27 28 23 3o 3 i z 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 SHAZIA MIRZA AND PATRICK MONAHAN Vivienne Smith Management Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square -0131 226 2151- See p: 182 Individual sets from the hottest new stand ups. Shazia Mirza, 'wonderfully lifeenhancingly funny' Guardian, teams up with Geordie, Irish, Iranian 'star in the making' Telegraph Patrick22.1Monahan to present hilarious stories from their worlds. Aug 1-7,11-14: Aug8-10,15-25: 22.515(Ihr) (Ihr)£7.£8.50(£6. 50(£7.50)50) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 i z 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 SHELLEY COOPER - GROWING PAINS Lasso Productions Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 If men are from Mars and women are from Venus, comedienne Shelley Cooper is. . out of this world! Shelley has seen life from both sides; now she's shooting from the lAug ip andI -7,telling it straight 12-14, Aug 8-10, 15-17,19-21: 22-25:19.19.0000(I(Ihr)hr)£8.£9.0000(£7.(£8.00)00) World Premiere • HSU Dates:27 2822 30 3iiz3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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SHORTFUSE Shortfuse 1 Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street ♦0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 J The 'Shortfuse' tour motors into the Fringe, from its weekly London base, with powerful, pulsating poetry. Three of the best performance poets, Nathan Penlington, Dean Wilson and Bette O'Callaghan, will challenge your perceptions with intelligent . and witty Aug 3-25: spoken 12.35 (I hr)word. £5,50 (£4.00) UK Premiere •HSIl Dates:2728293031 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ‘ SIMON MUNNERYrTRILOGY The Stand Comedy Club I The Stand Comedy Club, 5 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • See p: 191 j I. Onward and upward: songs, jokes and reflections. Il.The true confessions of Sherlock Holmes: a monologue. I I. Buckethead: a play involving buckets. Three new |;J shows from Preview Jul 31:Fringe 18.15 master (I hrhrI lOtOminand inns)s) £5.Boothby 00 (£4.00)Graffoe award winner, alternating daily. 1; Preview Aug 2-10,Aug 12-25:I: 16.16.0055 (I(IhrlOmins) £7,00 (£6.00) World Premiere Dates : r 31123456789 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1 j SKITZAPHRANTIC Hix Roobinstein Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 « See p: 186 i Following last year's success of 'Death by Sketches,' the infamous Noel James and Steve 1 Best achieve obscurity again with a new show featuring sharp, satirical nuggets, such as T Iraqnaphobia, Norman'I: s16.an30 Island, to name butter... fluid surrealjism. | Previews Jul1,130-Aug (I3hr)0 (I£5.hr)Crab 00£8.0Flamenco, Aug 2-8, 1 3-15, 1 8-20, 2 5: 16. 0 (£6. 5 0) Aug9-10,16-17,21-24: 16.30 (Ihr) £9.00(£7,50) World Premiere-Em i Dates: 27282930 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 11 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 20 2 1 22 23 24 25 DWIGHT SLADE Velvet Laughter Master Series 1 Edinburgh Comedy 0131 226 0000 ♦ SeeRoom,The p: 180 Tron, Hunter Square, Royal Mile I Few comedians come with Dwight's pedigree. Storming performances at the 2002 j Aspen, Chicago and Montreal Comedy Festivals; winner of the Seatde Comedy J Festival; tours with Leno and Seinfeld. One of the USA's most happening comedians. | And brilliantly Aug 17-26: 2230funny. (Ihr) £7.50(£7.00) UK Premiere j Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829! SLAUGHTERHOUSE LIVE Slaughterhouse Live Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate *0131 226 2151* See p: 182 : Blisteringly bizarre and intelligent cabaret with hilarious characters including the World's Strongest Vegan, crazy double-act Knockers and Cocks, the Dancing Giblets, boy band C.O.M.E.,Four Fat Folkers and the Singing Foetus. '... eye opening comic | genius' BBC. www.slaughterhouse-live.com Aug 00 (I hr)£7.£8.50(£6. 50 (£7.50)50) Aug 8-10, 11-14,15-17, 18-21,22-24: 25: 19,19.00(Ihr) ; Dates 27 28 29 30 3i 123 45 6 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 SLAVES OF STARBUCKS Macho Vegetables Entertainment Hill Street Theatre, 19 Hill Street • 0131 226 6522 - Fringe only ♦ See p: 183 ' Aztec priests on Wall Street, Microsoft in the Vatican, JFK resurrected! Doubleaward-winning satire about the American Empire returns. 'Lacerating, jet-black comedy' Guardian-, 'Superb comic actor... wickedly funny... absolute genius' : Scotsman. dark satire Aug 1-12: 19.'D1eadly 5 (Ihr20mins) £8.00at(£6.its00)best' List FTflU Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29' ■■■ « SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY Social Anthropology Productions Ego and Out, 14 Picardy Place ♦ 0131 226 0000 • See p: 180 A collection of sketches that capture the idiosyncrasies and eccentricities of the great British public. From gangsta rapping farmers to new age It girls - join these two | hilarious actresses Preview Aug 20: 20.0on0 (Ianhr) anthropological £5.00 (£3.00) tour of the weird. Aug Aug 21:22-23:20.019,0 (I0hr)0(Ihr)£6.00 (£4.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

24 hour Box Office at: www.edfringe.com SOFT TOYS Zoofly Productions Smirnoff 0870 745 Underbelly, 3003 • Seep:Cowgate, 192 (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) Low prices, cheaper lives. The League of Gentlemen' meets 'Are You Being Served?' at the Krazyprice department store in this dark, twisted character comedy by writers/performers spotted at www.krazyprice.co.uk Previews Jul-10,31-Aug I:already 13.313.0 (SOmi ns) n£4.s)for0£8.0TV.00 (£6.Shop Aug 2-3, 8 1 5-17, 2 2-24: 3 0 (SOmi 0 0) Aug 4-7,11 -14,18-21: 13.30 (SOmins) £7.00 (£5.00) World Premiere • H3I Dates 7 28 2 31 I13 4S678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 z SOL BERNSTEIN - ALMOST ALIVE Paramount International Management - edinburghcomedy2003 Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square * 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Showbiz legend Sol Bernstein is back after 25 years in semi-retirement The world's first and lastgoall-round entertainer.Hil .'Why don't you wear a tie?' 'What a catchphrase, see20.1him' Previews Aug 1-2:8-21, 5 20.(I hr)1Harry £5.00 Aug 3-7, 1 1 -14, 1 2 5: Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 20.15 5(I (Ihr)hr)£ 10.£9.0000(£9,(£8.000)0) HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 SOMETHING TO REMEMBER ME BY Demarco-Rocket: Screaming Mute Rocket @ Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket *0131 225 5333 • See p: 197 Timeless, spaceless and completely hopeless! 'Something to Remember Me By' is the fictional memoirs of Armstrong Armstrong. His marriage is empty, his family are mad and his sub-conscience consists of an Irishman called O'Toole, i AnAuginspiration I I -16,18-23:to19.us45all.(I hr 30mins) £5.00 (£3.50) UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 74 25 26 27 282 SON OF A BUSH Sage The Bongo Club, 14 New Street» 0131 558 7604 « See p: 177 NYC multi-media poet/satirist sage uses napalm words and beats to deconstruct fat shop-a-holic yanks, fusing church with corporate cola and spiritual pursuit of the perfect11-20:warhead. Aug 20.00 (I hr)Extracts £7.00(£5.from 00) his book Sex, Drugs and Sunday School.UK Premiere Dates: 2? 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SOYOUTHINKYOU'RE FUNNY - SPONSORED BY CHANNEL 4 I Gilded Balloon Productions Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 | 'Sweet sixteen' and still the best stand-up competition on the Fringe. Must be seen! 1 Past winners include Rhona Cameron, Phil Kay, Dylan Moran, Lee Mack,Tommy I Tiernan and Kay.22.15 (I hr 30mins) £8.50 (£7.50) HEATS:Aug Aug21:Peter 3-5,20.10-13: | FINAL: 30 (2hrs30mins) £1150 (£10.00) I Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ; ! SPECIAL NEEDS, FISHPASTE AND THE GOD I PRINCIPLE | Mellow Terrapin ! I Holyrood Tavern, 9a Holyrood Road • 0131 556 5044 • See p: 183 The show that tackles the big ones - religion, technology, tramps, clangers and naming I genitalia. Five comedians in a quick-fire hopscotch of song, dance, stand-up and I sketch. 'Enlightening, ensnaring, enigmatic... daft' Big Tissue. ' web.ukonline.co.uk/porridgevandal/terrapin.htm Aug 10-16: 19.00 (SOmins) £6.00 (£5.00) Worid Premiere Dues 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2 SPINNING WHEEL CABARET CLUB i Gilded Balloon Productions . Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 The wildly successful Spinning Wheel arrives for its Edinburgh Fringe debut The place to be1 for 3 years at Melbourne Comedy Festival. Variety at its finest! From stand-up to cabaret it 1.has00 (4hrs) it all!1£7.Beat, Melbourne. ; Aug I-3, 6 -7, 1 3-14, 2 0-21: 5 0 (£6. Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 1.00 (4hrs) £8.50 (£7.50)50) European Premiere • HOI ' Dates: 27 28 29 30 2 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829

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For all vour Fringe tickets call: 01312260000 STAGS AND HENS Chortle Theatre Croup Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge *0131 225 6575 • See p:!76 Chortle Theatre Group present Stags and Hens. A seedy Glasgow Nightclub sees Dave and Linda celebrate their last night of freedom. The truths of boys and girls will beAugknown in this17.fast-paced, 4-10,12-15: 00 (Ihr30mins)laughter-filled £5.00 (£3.00)performance. Dates: 27 282930 31 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 II 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE STAND The Stand Comedy Club I The Stand Comedy Club, 5 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • See p: 191 Late night Fringe comedy at its very best Different sizzling selection nightly. Five acts including host Jane Mackay '... droll and witty' Scotsmon;'acid-tongued comedy goddess' 'best value i1n5town' Evening News 'they keep the laughs coming' Times. Aug 1-3,8-10,List1,05-17, (2hrs) Aug28-29: 0(2hrs)22-24:£8.00.0(£7. 00) £9.00 (£8.00) Aug 30: 20.02l.0 (2hrs) World Premiere Dates: 27 28293031123456789 10 2 111 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 STAND AND DELIVER AWARD FINAL Jongleurs Comedy Jongleurs Comedy Club, Leith Street • 08707 87 0707 • See p: 183 Metro, Jongleurs and the Spike Milligan Trust Grand Final of the UK's newest and exciting comedy award. Eight winners from the regional heats battle it out to claim the AugSpike 19: 22.Award 00 (2hrs)for£7.New 50 (£5.Talent 50) Disco afterwards. Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE STAND PLAYERS: COMPLETELY MADE UP The Stand Comedy Club II The Comedy Club II, 16 North St Andrews Street 0131 Stand 558 7272 « Seep:l9l Superb improvised comedy. Join the year round resident Stand Players for late-night fun. Slick, quick-witted comedy from Edinburgh's finest improv troupe. Different every **** Previewnight Aug '1:Highly 23.23.3355 entertaining... (I(Ihr) hr) £5.£6.0000(£4.00)vivacious stage manner' Evening News Aug2-10,12-24: World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 I 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 2829 STAND UP-.THE MUSICAL The Stand Comedy Club I The Stand Comedy Club, 5 York Place-0131 558 7272 • See p: 191 A riches-to-rags story of a boy band that never quite made it Now they're older, fatter and still holding onto their teenage dream! Hear their music and their excuses... Featuring Sandy £4.Nelson, John Ross and Allen Chalmers. Previews Aug 2-25:Jul14.28-29: 30 (I hr)20.£6.00(Ihr) 00 (£5.00)00(£3.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 is 19 i3 45 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 STAND UP FOR FREEDOM Amnesty International Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street *0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 Ed Byrne, Boothby Graffoe, Dara O Briain, Daniel Kitson and very special guests promise to take the annual Amnesty benefit by storm this year. Do your bit and laugh17:in mithedniface oppression. Aug ght (Iofhr 30mi ns) £ 13.00 (£ 11.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 1 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 STEPHEN GRANT'S ROUTE I International Artistes Pleasance Courtyard, 60The Pleasance * 0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 Brighton's 'enthusiastic and highly charged' comedian, Herald, debuts a relentlessly riotous tale of an Autumn road trip, when rail crashes, flooding, and fuel protests nearly crippled Britain. UNMISSABLE. 'Always funny' Time Out. 'Previews Brilliant material' Harry Jul 30-Aug I: 22.45Enfield. hr) £5.(Ihr) 00 Aug2-7, 5:(I 2245 Aug 8-9,110-11, 5-16,123-14, 1-24:122.7-20,45 2(Ihr) £10.00(£9.£9.00)00(£8.00) World Premiere • HZ31 Dates 7282 3031113 45 6789 10 II 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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THE WICKER WOMAN Population: 3 Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 - See p: 186 Based(Peepolykus). loosely on the'Funny, cult film The Wicker Man. But with a woman. Directeddirerted' by David Sant cleverly brilliantly and tightly **** Scotsman. 'A hit... the jokes£5.written, keep coming' ****performed Metro, www.population3.co.uk PreviewsJul30-Aug I: 18. 0 0(Ihr) 0 0 Aug 2-5,7,10-12,14,17-20, 5: 18.£9.00 (I00(£7, hr) £8.50)00 (£6.50) Aug8-9,15-16,21-24: 18.020(Ihr) World Premiere♦ HSU WILL ANNE FFIANK PLEASE COME TO THE DIARY ROOM Greggs the Musical I Gilded Balloon Productions Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square » 0131 226 2151 » See p: 182 8there' housemates, 7 winner, evictions,'n6icesausages, 5 forks, 4'Dbeers, 3 chickens, 2 pairsScotsman, of tap shoes... s onlyandoneEdwina cardigan' HEAT,s sellout isappointing ending' with Jil Peacock Lunn creators of 2002' ' G reggs the Musical' . Aug 1-3, 5 -7, 1 2-14, 1 9-21: 2245 (Ihr) £8. 0 0(£7. 0 0) Aug8-10,15-17,22-24; 2245 (Ihr) £9,00(£8.00) HS21 Dates: 27 28 29 t I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 8 19 20 21 22 23 14 25 26 27 28 29 WILL SMITH IS MUCH OBLIGED Will Smith I Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance » 0131 556 6550 » See p: 186 The long-awaited debut show of comedy's Posh Boy explores class, identity, sexual confusion, and why it's okay to list 'Brothers In Arms' as your fevourite album of all 'An 2:amazing tterly17-20, original' 1| Jultime. 21.212-24: 5 (Iperformer' hr)21.2£5.5 0(I0hr)Aug£ 10.Evening 3-4,50 (£9. 6-7,0News 10)0-11,1'U3-14, 25: 21.Worid 2Observer. 5 (I hr)Premiere* £9.50 (£8.0HSU 0) Aug30-Aug 8-9,15-16, 303M234 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE WONDERHORSE GUIDE TO HAPPINESS I Wonderhorse 1 C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge » 0870 701 5105 • See p: 178 1 The two bunny girls of the apocalypse return after last year's infamous We're Gonna I Bugger You with their inspiring new self-help lecture. Sad? Livid? Ontologically |I Aug insecure? gonna22.help you!ns)'F£7.unny50 (£6.as5hell' List. 10-14,We' 16-20,re22-24: 50 (SSmi 0) Trevor & Simon. 'Superb' World Premiere IH — Dates:27 28 29 30 3l 123 45 67 89 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20. I 22 23 24 25 262728? WOULDYOU ADAM AND EVE IT? 8 Spherical Toast Productions 3 Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket * 0131 225 8961 • See p: 180 u Devised and produced by talented students, this very physical comedy takes biblical || with storiesa twist! as a starting point,visitandwww.sphericaltoast.co.uk. develops them in an irreverent and anarchic way. Ends details, 8 Aug 18-23: 15.For 30 (SOmi ns) £3.50 (£100) UK Premiere I Dates: 27 28 29 30 3112 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 i GINAYASHERE | Paul Duddridge Management § Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance « 0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 | Britain's funniest black female comic, Britain's funniest black comic, Britain's funniest » female comic. Come and see all three. GinaYashere. 'One of the most dynamic |« comics the 1land' Aug 1-2: 21.35 (Ihr) £5.00 3-7,in10-12, 4,17-20,21,Guardian. 235:5 (Ihr) 21.35£10. (Ihr)Previews £9.500(£8. I Aug Aug8-9,15-16,21-24: 50(£9, 0) 00) World Premiere ♦HZgl | Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 >23456789 10 II 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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ANGUISH OF A HERCULES Z Theatre Company Venue 45, Old St Paul's Church Hall, Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • See p: 193 Birth is the gift of the mother, yet when this causes death the father asks the question, 'Aug How4-9,can11-15: I gain17.so05 much, came Premiere before it?'•. fclZH (SOmins)but£5.in00the(£4.0same 0) breath lose all whichWorld Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 . 3 4 I 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272 ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW Ordinary/Extraordinary Dance Theatre The Garage, Grindlay Street Court • 0131 221 9009 • See p: 181 Have you ever seen a house that dances, picnicked in the park, seen dancers climb on cloth? 'Another Point ofView' is witty and thought provoking. Who are these people Aug 3-9:and12.1what 5 (I hr)are£8.they 00 (£6.doing? 00) Worid Premiere • QH2J Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 AWARD WINNING EUROPEAN DANCE Dance Base National Centre for Dance Dance179Base - National Centre for Dance, 14-16 Grassmarket *0131 225 5525 Seep: Achoreographers: unique opportunity see exciting(Compagnie work by acclaimed award-winning HelenetoWeinzierl Laroque, Austria) Arresting'European Dance Europe - Willi Dorner (Austria) 'Fascinating' Weiner Zeitung and Norman Douglas (The Ensemble, Scotland) ' B rilliant' Herald. Preview 12.hr330mi 0 (Ihr30mins) Aug 8,9,113:4:Aug15.17.307:00 (I(Ihr30mins) ns) £8.00 (£6.£5.000)0 Special Offer: Book all 4 Dance Base shows for £20 Aug Aug 10, 1 5: 20. 0 0(Ihr30mins) Aug 12,16: 12.30 (I hr 30mins) Worid Premiere Dates: 27 282930 31 123456789 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 BACK SPIN UXL present 'Trix' Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 » Seep:192 Top rockin back to the roots of hip hop,Trix are breakin on a vinyl wave spun by DJ Reed Richards. Prepare yourself for a funky fresh fusion of old and nu flavas, guaranteed to31-Aug blow Previews Jul,10-14, I:your 19.245:0senses. (4Smins) £4.n0s)0 £8.00 (£5.00) Aug 2-5, 7 1 7, 1 9-21, Aug 8-9,15-16,22-24: 19,40 (45mi19.4n0s)(45mi £9,00 (£6.00) Worid Premiere • fTTTH Dates: 27 28 29 30H 123 4 5 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 BELLYDANCING AT THE UNDERBELLY! Tarab Dance Company Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 » Seep:192 Glamour! Spectacle! Fans, feathers, diamante and candelabra! What more could you ask for? Bellydancers? We have them too! This colourful and vibrant show, Set El Hosn, the I:glamour Previewsexplores Jul16.31-Aug 16.50(£7. 30 (I 5hr)of0)60s £4.00and 70s Egyptian Bellydance. Aug2-3,9: 3 0 (Ihr) £8. Aug4-8: 16.30 (Ihr) £7,50(£6.50) tTTTTl Dates: 27 28 29 30 Jl i i 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ■ ? p r r t r a world premiere ‘ I E J I L E Palin colacelaTheat boratiroen, Watwithford TONIGHT WE FLY THE LIFE OF MARC CHAGALL WRITTENFEATURING BY DARREN TUNSTALL IVIASKS, PUPPETS & LIVE KLEZMER MUSIC 7.50pm AUG 74-24 GEORGE SQUARE THEATRE 0737 662 8740 Venue 37 64

BIRDS EYE VIEW DO-Theatre (Russia) St Stephens, St Stephen Street *0131 558 3853 • See p: 190 Winner of Fringe Firsts for 'Hopeless Games' and 'Upside Down', DO-Theatre is back with another visual feast They create a bizarre world that explores the human | dream2-5:of18.flying with stunning images in a sea of feathers. Aug Aug 7-11: 16.19.0010(I40(Ihr(IhrIhrOmiI OmiI Omins)ns)n£s)10.00 (£7.50) Aug 13-19: Aug 21 -25: 14.40 (I hr I Omins) UK Premiere :| Dates:27282930 i3 456789 10 II 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 BLUE IS MY COLOUR black&blue The Zoo, Kirk O' Field Parish Church, 140 The Pleasance • 0131 662 1222 Seep: 193 | A wave of dance, music, physical theatre and aerial acrobatics. A mysterious Jj encounter with a mermaid transforms Peter's cityscape of gloom, forever. A magical journey through the decay and rebirth of our environments and our jl relationships. Aug 5-9,12-16,19-23: 17.15 (I hr) £6.00 (£4.00) UK Premiere | Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 291 BODO BODO' BODO BODO' Production Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace *0131 226 7207 • See p: 184 BODO BODO'. A flower and a bee escaping from the police. An abandoned hotel, 1 a mysterious guest, a booty... After the success of 'The Caca Show', BODO BODO' | Production is back with a new, mad comedy. Come and have fun. Previews Aug 3-24:Aug 21.201-2:(SSmi21.n2s)0 (55mi £7,00n(£5.s) £3.00)00 Worid Premiere • BEB | Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 n 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 l BRAHANNALA Teamwork 3 Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge • 0131 225 6575 • See p:l76 I Directed byVeenapanni Chawla, Adishakti's 'Brahannala' is based on an age-old 4 parable from the Indian epic 'Mahabharata.' It uses the image of Arjuna,the warrior 6 impersonating a woman as a metaphor for healing the perceived schism between all 4 polarities. Aug 4,6,8,10,13,15,17,20,22,24: 14.50 (Ihr20mins) £9.00 (£6.00) UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ] CHACONNE AND OTHER DANCES Ballet Mink Colbert The Garage, Grindlay Street Court •0131 221 9009 • See p: 181 j Ballet Mink Colbert returns to the Garage with Chaconne and Other Dances, a j mesmerizing new production intertwining dance, live music and spoken word. Performances by professional dancers with live music create an evening of majesty j and originality. Aug 10-16: 14.15 (SOmins) £6.00 (£5.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 I Cabaret Concerto Classico An exotic song recital

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2 a CIRKUS INFERNO Daredevil Opera Company The Meadows Studio Big Top, Meadows, Melville Dr • 0131 667 0202 • See p: 184 Join Lucky and Lady, the world's most dangerous clowns, for this crazy slapstick adventure on a circus stage. Features classic physical comedy, pyrotechnic effects, cartoon sound and unbelievable sight gags. Trailblazers... outrageously good fun' Scotsman. Aug 2,4-10,All12-17,ages.23-24: 14.30 (Ihr) £6.00(£4.00) Aug3,16-17,19-22: I7.00(lhr) EZmi Dates a: 23 4 5 6 78 9 10 1 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 COME HERETO ME Terpsichore's Kitchen Dance Theatre The Garage, Grindlay Street Court ♦ 0131 221 9009 • See p: 181 Why do we long for what we'll only push away? An eccentric and passionate physical study of the Aug 4-10, 12-18,confusion 20-25: 13.of45 being (45minhuman. s) £7.00 (£6.00) World Premiere • HSU Dates: 27 28 29 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 23 DANCE BASE - CLASSES,WORKSHOPS, FILMS Dance Base National Centre for Dance Dance Seep: 179Base - National Centre for Dance, 14-16 Grassmarket *0131 225 5525 The place to be for all things fun and fabulous! Tremendous performances, exhilarating classes - ballet bollywood, yoga, haka, kid's stuff, etc. - fantastic workshops, fascinating films, exciting events and much more! Visit www.dancebase.co.uk for details. Aug 5-10,12-17,19-24,26-29: (For shows, times and prices see www.dancebase.co.uk for details) Dates: 27 28 29 30 - 5 6 789 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 it is 29 DANCE-FORMS PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE AMERICAN CHOREOGRAPHERS' SHOWCASE' American Choreographers' Showcase The Garage, Grindlay Street Court • 0131 221 9009 » See p: 181 The American Choreographers enjoy the difficulty of their brilliant choreography. In the most intricate flow of ever-changing combinations, they dance with a fullness of being12-16: that's12.rare30 (Ihr20mins) anywhere, £9,anytime. Aug 00 (£7.00) UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 2 I 3 14 I 3 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2: DANCES OF INDIA | Shakti & The VasantaMala Indian Dance Troupe T The Garage, Grindlay Street Court *0131 221 9009 • See p: 181 I Exciting programme featuring dances from all over India. From court dance to I Hindu temple dances - colourful costumes, vibrant movements, and expressive I gestures to the£8.exotic Aug 17-25:leadI l.0you 0(50mins) 00(£7.0land 0) (£5.of0India. 0Children) I Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 ,

DANZTRESSE/ZULEIKHA IN CONCERT TheGarage, Storydancer The Grindlay Street Court« 0131 221 9009 ■ See p: 181 Storydancer is a whirlwind fusion of spirit, rhythm, dance, stories, from nature world lore and l i f e itself. Think East Meredith Monk blended with Marcel Marceau, native people'3-10,s magical realism. thePremiere ridiculous. Aug 12-17,19-25: 20.10 (I hr)Indian £7.00 ankle (£6.00)bells... the sublime to UK • EtSZI Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 DEREVO - ISLANDS IN THE STREAM Derevo Rooms, 54 George Street * 0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 Assembly StDoPetersburg' sensational physical theatreFringe troupe:First/Herald 'the undisputed 2002 Festival believe thes hype!' Scotland on Sunday. Angel/Total Theatrehit award winners. Stunning visuals, hypnotic music, fragmented dreams, shimmering waves... Info: www.derevo.org Previews1Aug 2-3: 2230 (Ihr20mins) £5.00 £11.00 (£10.00) Aug Aug 4-6, 8-10,! 1-13, 15-17,18-20, 22-24:25:22.22.3030(I hr(Ihr20mins) 20mins) £ 12.00 (£ 11.00) 2for I on 4th only UK Premiere Dates: 27 33 2 ' :■ 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 EACH LEFT EYE OO Theatre, 11 b Bristo Place« 0131 225 9893 • See p: 176 Bedlam Left eye is an eye for looking at internal things. This dance duo without dancing creates somethingwww.ne.jp/asahi/no/sense/entrance.html unknown and evocative. You will witness Butoh of a new world in OO's4-9:premiere, Aug 17,30 (30mins) £6.00 (£5.00) World Premiere • Hail Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 3 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 EMULATOR 7K Dome, I Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 ♦ See p: 186 Pleasance Digital World. fuse Digital Life.stunning Technology and and reality merge. Intense physical theatre and acrobatics darkly eloquent nightmare. 7K are 'I:Lwith ike12.4nothing onliveVJing earth' *****liveThreesampling. Weeks A(2001). www.7-k.co.uk Previews Jul 30-Aug 5 (SOmi n s) £5. 0 0 Aug 2-8,111-15, 20,25:12.12.4545(SOmi (SOmins)ns)£9.£8.000(£7. 0 (£6.50)50) Aug 9-10, 6-17,128,1-24: Worid Premiere • Han Dates 2728223031 123 45 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 EXILE Theatre Slava pend fringe @ gateway, Gateway Theatre, Elm Row. *0131 317 3939 « See p: 186 EXILE - a fateful tragedy of Medea. A dramatic requiem of rootlessness, treachery, acts of deception, erotic passion and revenge. Exile is total theatre where body and voice act together. Aug 14-17: (Ihr)Where £8.00(£6.song, 00) dance and script become together. Aug 18-23: 19.16.3000(Ihr) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829

EXQUISITE ASIAN DANCE Dance Base National Centre for Dance Dance Seep: 179Base - National Centre for Dance, 14-16 Grassmarket *0131 225 5525 A fabulous and exciting double bil of dance from India and Nepal: acclaimed Indian dancer Bijayini Satpathy presents two pure and sensual solo dances while Charan Pradhan performs his unique and£5.0gracious of Nepalese classical dance. Preview Aug 7:0 (II5.hr00(lhr30mins) 00) style Aug 8, 1 3: 17. 3 30mi n s) £8. 0 0 (£6. 0 Speci a l Offer: Book all 4 Dance Base shows for £20 Aug Aug 9,10,14:15:20.12.030(lhr30mins) 0 (I hr 30mins) Aug 12,16: 15.00 (I hr 30mins) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FALLEN Fabrik Company & Gravity-Physical Entertainment St Stephens, St Stephen Street • 0131 558 3853 • See p: 190 Fallen, Fringe First Winner of 2002, are back with a limited run. A vibrant humorous and moving study of falling, the gravity of human relationships, surrender and resistance, 'A beautiful, Aug 21-25: love 19.45 and (I hr)death. £ 10.00 (£7. 50) memorable show' Lyn Gardner, Guardian. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FORGIVENESS FOR BLOOD Teatar Dodest Montenegro Rocket Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 556@3102 • Seep:l87 Death breathes life into a forgotten memory. Birth, death, revenge, a cycle without end. If we cannot forgive the blood of our past, who can forgive us? Who will give us the4-9,future? Aug Aug 18-19:11-16,noon20-23: (40mi19.ns)00 (40mins) £8.00 (£5.00) UK Premiere • HSU Dates: 27 28 29 3( 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Yuki Produce Company Aug. 17-25 14:15-15:15 7 pounds (6 pounds) The twisted tale of Rokubei, the weakling's, attempt at , murder. / JE Company The Keystone of the Pacific M' Aug. 3-9 14:15-15:15 7 pounds (6 pounds) A voyage through time - back to wartime Okinawa a story of, racial prejudice, war, love, & peace.

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FRESHNESS - INNIT... INNAT / MAINTAIN Dance Base National Centre for Dance Dance Seep: 179Base - National Centre for Dance, 14-16 Grassmarket •0131 225 5525 f A humourous and unique blend of hip-hop moves and sounds, contemporary dance j and traditional Scottish music by award-winning crew Freshmess. Wicked, flirty and . funny' Sunday Herald. 'Hugely enjoyable performance... do yourself a favour - go!' 3 Herald. Aug 30mins) £5.0£8.0 00 (£6.0Speci j Aug 8,7:9,1120.3:4: 012.15.0 (I3000hr(I(Ihr30mins) 0) al Offer: Book all 4 Dance Base shows for £20 Aug hr 30mins) Aug 10, 1 5: 17. 3 0 (Ihr30mins) Aug 12,16: 20.00 (I hr 30mins) . Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I i 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 23 A GOOD HARD SLAP! Sonwabo Masepe's Gumboot Company j The Garage, Grindlay Street Court *0131 221 9009 • See p: 181 An opportunity to witness the latest work of world-famous choreographer Sonwabo | Masepe. This uplifting show encapsulates the traditions and values of South African 11 Gumboot19.dancing. Aug3-9: 45 (Ihr) £7.The00(£5.triumph 00) of the human spirit over political Worldoppression. Premiere • Q3Z2I Dates: 27 28 29 3o -9 . 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2^ HOT!! The Fringe Circus Cabaret and Club Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square *0131 226 2151* See p: 182 :lj 'HOT!!' brings you a night of adventurous entertainment A one-hour exotic circus 1 cabaret packed with awesome acts, followed by our club night with DJs playing the | finest modernmidnidance music. See you there! (Mon &Tues cabaret only) Aug 3-5,tunes 11-12,in18-19: Aug nightght(I(Ihr)hr)£5.£8.0£0010.0 0(£7.0 (£9.00)00) Aug 6-10, 6-10,113-17, 3-17,220-23: 0-23: mil.0d0(3hrs) EE31 i Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 45 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728 291 THE HOUSEKEEPER Pigeon Theatre C too, St Columba's by the Castle, Johnston Terrace • 0870 701 5105 * See p: 177 Performed live in the kitchen! Instructions for living and exhausting acts of perverse cleanliness as four performers cook, eat drink and clean compulsively. A multisensory site-specific performance. 'Upon leaving do not leave your breath, skin, sebum,10-24:hair15.follicles... Aug 03-24: 0(Ihr)17.£7.0'05(I0(£6.hr) 50) Aug 10, 1 6-17, 2 Aug 10-24; 19.00(Ihr) Worid Premiere Dates: 27 28293031 123456789 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 THE HUMAN SHOW University of Nevada Las Vegas College of Fine Arts The Garage, Grindlay Street Court • 0131 221 9009 • Seep: 181 ) It is a minute before midnight and twelve people find themselves dressed for a party ; with nowhere to go. UNLV's Department's of Dance and Theatre collaborate with Margolis Theatre16.45Company Aug 3-10,1Brown 2-17,19-25: (I hr) £6.00for(£5,an00)evening of provocativeWorldtheatre. Premiere • EE31 Dates 272829 3456789 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 HYPOTHETICALLY MURDERED Tartan Chameleon ( Stage by Stage Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row •0131 557 I 155 • See p: 191 j Kafka meets Keaton in this 'mind blowing, genre bending, theatrical treat'. Internationally acclaimed Tartan Chameleon's mesmerising Shostakovian satire is a j triumph of dance, projected images and stunning live music. Hyper-kinetic, visually 5 extreme, dynamic.£ 12.00 (£ 10.00) Aug 17-18:musically 19.30 (Ihr20mins) j Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 « JAPAN EXPERIENCE - DANCE JAPANESQUE VAGINA' TokyoGarage, Triangle I The Grindlay Street Court • 0131 221 9009 • See p: 181 Bizarre blend of butoh and jazz dance - combination of the erotic and the grotesque. The girls are back with another show revealing the rite of passage to stun and shock you. Aug 3-11,13-18,20-25: 21.30 (45mins) £7,00 (£6.00) World Premiere • HSU Dates: 27 28 29 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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JAPAN EXPERIENCE - HANGING GARDEN' TheGarage, Holding Company The Grindlay Street Court • 0131 221 9009 • See p: 181 Fragile and alone, weforsearch and grasp illusions. about human fears and the search security; returning to TheButoh-inspired Garage with andance emotionallycharged Aug 3-16:new17.25work. (45min's)Their £6.00movements (£5.00) always enthral and engage' WorldStage. Premiere » HB31 Dates: 27 28 29 3031 123 45 6789 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 38 29 JOE...THIS INFINITE UNIVERSE University of Nevada Las Vegas College of Fine Arts The Garage, Grindlay Street Court • 0131 221 9009 • See p: 181 International artistworks Louis created Kavourasforreturns to the Fringe with hisdramatic ongoing series ofperforming dance/theatre the charming and ineffable persona Joe. Ten sensuous, philosophical explorations of an expanding incomprehensible Aug 3-10,12-17,19-25;universe. 18.15 (I hr) £6.00 (£5.00) World Premiere •USD 3 456789 10 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 15 LE GRANDEVACANCE Les Poulets Espace Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace » 0131 226 7207 » See p: 184 the unconventional worldonlyof byLestheir Poulets innocents onEntera perilous excursion aided ownEspace, utterlyguileless inappropriate logic.embarking An original18-21:piece15.2of0 (55mi masked buffoonery, subtle comedy and heartbreaking idiocy. Aug n s) £7. 0 0 (£5. 0 0) Aug 22-24: 15.20 (55mins) £8.00 (£6.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 2’ , 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 I? 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 THE LITTLE MERMAID BurklynSquare YouthTheatre, BalletGeorge Square • 0131 662 8740 • See p: 181 George Delightful new ballet, music Arthur Sullivan. Dedicated to Scotland's Alexander Bennett. very talented young2001. American company' Eveninga princess News. '.and .. besta prince, dance and physical'...Fantasy! theatre' Scotsman Mermaids, monsters, Fabulous! Fun! A Fringe must! Aug Aug 8-10: 13-17:12.10.3030(I(Ihr)hr)£7.00 (£5.00) World Premiere • Suitable for ages 5-18 Dates: 27 28 2?8 9 10 . I 3 14 I S 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 LOFT Nats Nus Dansa (Spain) St Stephens, St Stephen Street ♦0131 558 3853 » See p: 190 Winner of lastcompany year's TotalareTheatre for mostbeautiful inventiveandtheatre, leading adance back video withAward animage. intensely cleverBarcelona' dance solos where man confronts his0 (£7.own Aug 7-12: 19. 4 5 (I hr) £ 10. 0 5 0) Aug 14-18: 14.18.3100 (Ihr) Aug 20-25: (I hr) UK Premiere Dates:27 28 29 *7 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 14 IS 16 17 18 6 20 21 22 23 24 25 LO MAXIMO DE CUBA - SALSATOTHE MAX! ATA Allstars Jongleurs Comedy Club, Leith Street ♦ 08707 87 07 07 « See p:!83 Starring Sonora La Calle (***** Scotsman). Meet the kings of Cuban rhythm! Havana' s hottest hits...'Breathtaking 10 of Cuba'sdancing wildest- dancers... Impossibly sexy ensemble... Get ready to20.0rumba! a brilliant band - Salsational.' Aug Aug 11-17: 18-25: 17.300 (2hrs) (2hrs) £10.00 (£8.00) Worid Premiere Dates 2728 29 303 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE LOST BOYS LAHA Drama Association Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket • 0131 225 8961 » See p: 180 Based on the works of J. M. Barrie, this spectacular production will involve mime, music,unique dance spell and film. Backofforhope, their second Fringe run, Laha Drama Association cast their Aug 14-16: 14.00 (SOmion nas)tale £5.00 (£3.50) dreams and aspirations. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MINDTHE GAP - AMERICAN DANCE Ohio Northern University Rocket Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place • 0131 556@3102 » Seep:l87 A dynamic evening of new and vibrant dance from six contemporary American choreographers. Celebrates and jazz... Aug 17-19: 21.15 (Ihr) £5.00(£3.the 50) dance genres of tap, modern, ballet,European Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

MOUTHFUL/SCORE Clyde Forth Visual Theatre The Garage, Grindlay Street Court <0131 221 9009* Seep:l8l Four female archetypes, three body parts, a French history text and the fleeting memory of total innocence vie for prime territory within a landscape of improvised sound, movement and poetry. Provocative, raw performance from this New York company. Aug Aug 3-5: 7-9: 14.14.1155 (IhrSmins) (IhrSmins) £6.£8.0000 (£5. (£7.000)0) £ I offon Aug 7-9 with ticket stub from Worldworkshop Premiere • USD Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ORIGINAL SINSrVICE CENTRAL Sin Cm C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 D expertise. Professional breakers and their proteges combined with the latest video-making techniques and DJ skills weave a lattice of tangible, vibrant eccentricities. artnofs) £7.breakin' for all Premiere ages. • FTSH Aug 4-9: 15.30 (IThehr 15mi 50 (£6.5unravels. 0) (£5.50) Definitely suitableWorld Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 PANDORA 88 Fabrik Company St Stephens, St Stephen Street *0131 558 3853 • See p: 190 Fringe First winners return with their eagerly anticipated new production. Two men trapped in a box, but inspired by its limitations, discover the liberating universe of their Aug 1-3:own20.14.imaginations. 0030(I (Ihr) hr) £ 10.00A(£7.tribute 50) to Brian Keenan and Stanley Kubrick. Aug 7-11: Aug 13-19: 16.10 (Ihr) UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 3lll3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SCOTTISH DANCE THEATRE

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PASSION AND CHOCOLATE RHINO Stage Junket Physical Theatre Company pend fringe @ gateway, Gateway Theatre, Elm Row. •0131 317 3939 ♦ See p: 186 Stage Junket present double bil . toCombining downing, riotous contemporary danceaandcracking slick storytelling produce two high-energy performances. Twins, tits, tights and chocolates. Aug Aug 3-9: 10-12:21.316.0 3(Ihr45mins) 0 (Ihr45mins)£8.00 (£6.00) UK Premiere • HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 : 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 REVOLUTION: SEX DANCE AND ROCK N' ROLL Show 'n off productions Rocket Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 556@3102 » Seep:l87 Driven by power of rock, of percussion andStarring seduction SpanishMikeguitar. This dance/rock event fusesandheartbeat Irish, Joel ofHanna, Schulster, Kalen Shalahan aSmicastntap of10.and15.00flamenco. Aug 4-9, 1 1 -16, 1 8-21: 20. 0 0 (I hr I s) £ (£9. 0 0) Aug 22-25: 20.00 (I hr I Smins) £ 12.00 (£ 10.00) World Premiere • EEB Dates 27 26 29 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 SALOME Shakti The Garage.Grindlay Street Court • 0131 221 9009 • Seep:l8l DevastatingtotaleOscar of princess Judea tale whoofdesires headLiveof John the Baptist dimension Wilde' s offamous love only. &thedeath. dulcimer music New composed and played by Geoff Smith. 4 shows Aug 15-16,22-23: 20.00 (I hr) £ 10.00 (£9.00) European Premiere Dates 3' ! 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 SANSKRILIK MELA 2003 Dabali St Mark'sTheatre Unitarian Church, Castle Terrace *0131 226 0000 • See p: 199 'Sanskrilik Melaethnic 2003'groups is a package exciting performances the different of Nepal,ofcommunities and the dance varieties of costumesthat the represents dancers wear show cultured of Nepal. Aug 21the-24:vast17.30canvas (I hr) £6.and00 (£5. 00) UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2D 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

SCOTTISH DANCE THEATRE Dance Base National Centre for Dance Dance179Base - National Centre for Dance, 14-16 Grassmarket • 0131 225 5525 Seep: One of the UK's hottest young contemporary dance companies - 'Impeccable... lap them up!' Guardian - present a double-bill of acclaimed works by Peter Darrell, choreographic award winners. 'A joy to watch' Scotsman. 'Delicious, vibrant intoxicating' Sunday0 Herald. Preview (I hrns)30mi£8.n0s)0(£6.£5.000)0 Special Offer: Book all 4 Dance Base shows for £20 Aug 8,9,113:4:Aug20.123007:0 (I(I17.hrhr330mi Aug 30mi Aug hr 30minns)s) Aug 10,12,115:6: 15.17.0300 (I(Ihr30mins) Dates: 27 28 2930 31 12345 67 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SHAKTI - I0YEARS ATTHE FRINGE Shakti The Garage, Grindlay Street Court •0131 221 9009 • See p: 181 'Queen of the Fringe' celebrates her 10th year. Come immerse yourself in 'Shakti' blend of spirituality & eroticism/sushi & curry/high priestess & temple harlot Few have 3-25: generated Aug 22.00 (Isuch hr) £9.controversy. 00 (£8.00) See ad for programme details. QE21 Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE SHIP OF FOOLS Am-Stram-Gram Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge * 0131 225 6575 • See p: 176 Two stories. Two eras. A ship of a thousand fools. An Odyssey through hidden landscapes of the human imagination. An original tale with music and strong performances by this0 (40mi Lecoqns) company. Darkly comic and ingeniously staged. Aug Aug 4-10, 19-23,12-17: 25: 12.14.151(40mi ns) £6.00 (£4.50) World Premiere • HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 SPATIAL THEORY Bill Shannon 'Crutch Master Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place • 0131 226 5425 • See p:l92 'Spatial Theory' explores the street artists' juxtaposition to the stage. A solo dance work performed by Bil Shannon 'Crutch Master' bringing elements of his breakdance7-8:inspired Aug 20.00(Ihrmovement IQmins) £9,into 00(£6.a 0poetic 0) theatrical realm. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i : 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE SPIRIT OF SCOTLAND R.S.C.D.S (Edinburgh Branch) Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row • 01738 446 534 • See p: 180 Edinburgh's annual showcase of traditional Scottish dancing to the music of Neil Copland and Mo Rutherford supported by other talented local artistes. Performed in the5-9:round an outstanding Aug 30in(2hrs) £10.00 neo-classical building in the city's New Town. Aug 9: I5.19.00(2hrs) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SQUONK OPERA: BIGSMORGASBORDWUNDERWERK Squonk Opera Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Off-Broadway hit! Multi-media feast served up by mad musicians. 'Debussy meets Godzilla' Washington Post A blazingly unique spectacle. A flood of contraptions, visual jokes, gloriously eccentric music' TimeOut. 'Ingenious, hypnotic, hallucinatory' NewYorkTimes. Aug I -7,1115-17, -14,128-21, Aug 8-10, 2-24:25:15.15.000(I0 (Ihr)hr)£ 11.£ 10.505(£0 (£9.10.550)0) European Premiere • HEH Dates 7 28 2 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 STAIRWAY OF FIRE Corte Sconta Dance Company Gateway Theatre, Elm Row • 0131 317 3939 • See p: 181 Combines fantastic choreography with stunning visuals created by Italian filmmakers. Characters move weightlessly as if they are dancing in a galaxy among stars and meteorites controlled by a man, a creative force ultimately consumed by his own creation. Aug 1-12: 20.15 (Ihr) £ 10,00 (£8.00) UK Premiere • HEM Dates: 27 28 29 30 3' I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

THE TANGO SPELL Pasodos Dance Company C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 Tantalising fusion of passion and drama. The subtlety of ballet, a contemporary dancer, an actor and Argentinean tango. From Dublin comes a true tango-ballet that Julfollows 30-Augthe9,1plight 1 -24: of14.Roxanne, 00 (SOmins) her£7.5master 0 (£6.50) and (£5.5her 0) would-be suitor. World Premiere • FTTH Dates: 27 28 2J 30 31 12 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THERE WHERE WE WERE Deja Donne St Stephens, St Stephen Street • 0131 558 3853 • See p: 190 This extraordinary Czech/Italian company makes a journey through ignorance and suffering to finally embrace the pursuit of happiness as an end in itself - as they run toAugwhere 'A HUGE thank you' Scotsman, 2000. 12-18:they 21.16.3300were... (Ihr) Aug 20-25: (Ihr) £10.00(£7.50) UK Premiere Dates:27 28 29 30 3i 123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THROAT Company FIZ Pleasance Courtyard,60The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550* Seep:l86 Making a welcome return after an award winning, critically acclaimed season in 2002. A witty, passionate fusion of circus, physical comedy and dance featuring John Paul Zaccarini and directed by Flick Ferdinand©, 'Throat' is 'a fabulous piece of work' Times.18-20,25: 13.00 (55mins) £7.00 (£5.50) Aug Aug 21-24: 13.00 (55mins) £8.00 (£6.50) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 TOWN American High School Theatre Festival Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Modern choreography about time, age, play, work, birth, death; our common experiences reflected within the larger world. Choreography by Brian Feigenbaum, the LA dancers and Adrienne Fadjo. 'Exquisite... gave me chills... evocative... liquid yet weighted, Aug 15,19: 13.0lyrical 0 (45miyet ns) £6.lush... 00 (£4.vibrant' 00) . Aug Aug 18:16: 11.I5.000(45mins) 0 (45mins) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 A VISUAL ADAPTATION OF DARIO FO'S MISTERO BUFFO Ramesh Meyyappan Rocket Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 556@3102 * Seep:l87 A unique visual interpretation of Fo's 'Mistero Buffo'. Ramesh Meyyappan (Singapore) uses skilful physicality in the Commedia Dell 'Arte tradition, creating a tempered performance of this satire highlighting the hypocrisy within religious institutions. Aug 11-16: 13.40 (45mins) £6.00 (£5.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 I 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 WATERWALL Materiali Resistenti Dance Factory Old College Quad, South Bridge » 0131 662 8740 • See p: 185 16,000 litres of water. 12 of Italy's most exciting performers. A purpose built 4m high waterfall. Waterwall takes the extreme danger, beauty and power of this natural resource and creates a heart stopping visual spectacle, www.materialiresistenti.it Co production Preview Aug21.13:30Teatro 21.(Ihr30lO(Ihrmidella lOTosse. mins) £8.00 Aug 14-21: n s) £I200(£I0.00) Aug22-24: 21.30 (Ihr lOmins) £14, 00(£12.00) Dates:272829 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 WAVING NOT DROWNING Heart Performance Stage by Stage Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row *0131 557 1155* See p: 191 Five performers use music, dance, masks, theatre, video and a wheeled bed complete with a trapeze frame to create extraordinary images of life in hospital as a patient's soul disease to£7.delirium Aug travels 10-20: 21,from 30 (Ihr20mins) 00 (£4.50)and beyond. ' Dates: 27 282930 31 123456789 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

WHICH CAME FIRST... ? Eggbox Dance Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street *0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 A duet mixing humour with thought provoking questions using individual movement styles including pedestrian, mime and gesture. Laban graduates Eggbox bring their innovative to the00)festival for the first time. Aug 16-25: choreography 21.50 (Ihr) £5.00(£4. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 T 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 WHITE CABIN Akhe Group (Russia) St Stephens, St Stephen Street * 0131558 3853 • See p: 190 Hailed as Russia's engineering theatre group, Akhe hypnotise audiences with their magical deconstruction of values, clown poetry and visual genius. White Cabin is a tragic-comic piece which delves into the realms of power relations and human desire. Aug5-6: 22.21.030(Ihr) Aug 7-11: 000(Ihr) (Ihr)£10.00(£7.50) Aug 13-19: 18. Aug 21 -23: 13.00 (I hr) UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 ;3456 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ZOUFF! Les Argonautes (Belgium) St Stephens,St Stephen Street * 0131 558 3853 * Seep:l90 Frantically seeking the shortest cut between two dead-ends, these live Belgium nincompoops take their laughable soap bubbles, their tiny explosive and bloodcurdling planet forhr) a£walk. Aug 10.00 (£7.50) Aug 7-12: 14-18:18.21.13.00300(I0(Ihr) Aug20-25: (Ihr) UK Premiere Dat«:27 28 29 30 3i 123456789 10 II 12 14 15 16 17 18 9 2021 22 23 2425

ACTING FOR COMMERCIALS FREE WORKSHOP Paul Productions DanceWagner Base - National Centre for Dance, Grassmarket • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 179 Paul Wagner, 8 times Award winning comedian, commercialandveteran (over 400 appearances),Emmy is providing a workshop in theactor art ofandauditioning acting for commercials. Aimed at actors new to the craft of auditioning. Aug 11: 14.30 (2hrs) (FreeTicketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ACTING CygnetMeeting TheatreHouse, 7 VictoriaTerrace *0131 220 6109* See p: 187 Quaker MICHAEL CHEKHOV, influenced by Stanislavski's teaching, believed that all actors could withWorkshop technique.ledExercises enablebethisgreat can actors be learntif imagination in minutes was and integrated last a lifetime. by theatrewhich professionals. Aug 12,14,20,22: I4.00(lhr30mins) £6.00 (£4.00) Dates: -7 28 29 3o 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ACTING WORKSHOP AT THE FRINGE CLUB Cygnet Dance BaseTheatre - National Centre for Dance, Grassmarket ♦ 0131 226 0000 • See p: 179 Michael workshop, incorporating hisdevelopment techniques ofwork simultaneously warminguparchetypes body,Chekhov voiceandandpschological imaginationgesture. and character incorporating Suitable for anyone interested in the technique ofAugacting. 18: 11.Over 00 (2hrs)18s(Freeonly.Ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ADVANCED PHYSICALTHEATRE FREE WORKSHOP 7K Extreme TheatreCentre for Dance, Grassmarket • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 179 Dance Base - National Aphysical workshop designed to developwillthehelpcomplex techniques in the creation theatre. participants. The workshop build the confidenceinvolved and broaden the skillsof ofAugall 11:workshop 18.00 (I hr 30mins) (Free Ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 f 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ALEXANDERTECHNIQUE FORACTORSAND MUSICIANS Energetics Energetics, 14A Broughton St Lane •0131557 9597 ■ See p: 181 A workshop designed to give performers a thorough understanding of Alexander Technique, developing skills, body learn awareness to increase poise, stature develop performance to control performance anxietyandandconfidence, increase stage presence. Aug 5: 11.00 (2hrs) (Free Ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ALLEN WRIGHT AWARD Allen Wright Award sponsored by Shepherd and Wedderburn Fringe Office, 180 High Street ♦ 0131 226 0024 ♦ See p: 181 If you are under 30 and spending August reviewing the Fringe for a UK or Irish publication, you could win £ 1,000! Application form, judging panel, info, etc. on www.edfringe.com or from the Fringe Press Office. Aug 18: Closing date noon Dates: 27 28 29 30 3! I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 HOW TO BE SUCCESSFULLY MAD Can MADNESS be beneficial? Is LOVE a form of madness? What are MADNESS and SANITY exactly? Come and be introduced to yourself. Find out WHY you think and feel as you do. WHAT to do if your mind goes wrong. 70

ARTS FOR LIFE Arts for Life Ross Theatre, Princes Street Gardens (west) • 0131 228 I 155 8r 0131 226 0000 Seep: 188 Ross Theatre presents 'Arts for Life', offering an unparalleled entertainment schedule (noon to 9 pm) for all age groups and tastes, with the best in rock and blues, ij classical, music,(Freetheatre, comedy, dance andEvent familys) shows (lunchtimes). tlZU T Aug 3-25:world noon (9hrs) Non-ticketed/Some Ticketed Dates: 7’23,7 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE BIG BEACH BASH P.O.D. (Portobello Open Door) The Old Pier @ Portobello Beach, Bath Street • 0131 226 0000 / 07905 535 391 See p:l85 T It's all happening at Edinburgh's seaside. Join Scotland's finest performers for music, |j comedy, dance, writing, art, theatre and cabaret We can't guarantee sunshine but we 1 can offer superb entertainment. Contact Box Office for details. Aug 9-15: 10.00 (I(2hrs) Aug 9-17: noon hr 30mi(Freens)Ticketed) £4.00 (£2.00) Aug 9-17: 16. 3 0 (Ihr30mins) Aug 9: 19. 0 0 (4hrs 30mi n s) £8. I Aug 9-17: 0 (3hn>30mi ns)0£6.0 (£5.00 0(£4.0) 00) Aug 16: 10,20.003(6hrs) (Free Ticketed) 1 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 BODY OF WRITING Energetics S Energetics, I4A Broughton St Lane *0131 557 9567 • See p:!8l Workshop on the corporality of writing. Explore the dominant and non-dominant hands and use music and guided visualisation to facilitate expression. Develop a 'body of writing' in which the 'mover' and 'speaker' combines language and movement Aug 12: 11.00 (2hrs) (Free Ticketed) 1 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829J BUDDHIST MEDITATION Friends of the Western Buddhist Order Edinburgh Buddhist Centre, IQViewforth « 0131 228 3333 ♦ See p:l80 I Buddhist meditation is based on the principle of mindfulness; full awareness centred f on immediate experience. In the simple techniques that we teach, qualities such as | concentration, calm and emotional warmth can be developed. Aug 6-23: Aug 6,11,13,11.108,02(I0:hr19.30mi00n(Is)hr£5.30mi00 n(£3.s) £5.00)00 (£3.00) I Dates: 272829 30 3 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728291 CIRCUS SKILLS FREE WORKSHOP The Clown Conspiracy Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, Grassmarket *0131 226 0000 • See p: 179 | A circus/clown workshop which will include warm-ups, some improvisation, clown | games (with red noses!), some tumbling and acrobatics, then trying circus equipment (T -Augclubs,15: juggling, devilsticks, plate spinning, poi and hoops. I5.00(2hrs)diablos, (Free Ticketed) | Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 I COMMON-PLACE Architecture on the Fringe rfacFutureScotland, Bakehouse Close, 146 Canongate *0131 226 0000 • See p: 187 1 MINDS MEETINGS - four open discussions led by people who have been thinking |l about how we and our surroundings might be designed to fit each other better. J Based12,on14,1the9,21:exhibition 'Common-Place' (Aug 3-29). www.futurescotland.org 1 Aug 17.30 (Ihr30mins) (Free Non-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 | COURTYARD READINGS Scottish Poetry Library Scottish Poetry Library, Crichton's Close, Canongate •0131 557 2876 • See p:l90 J International, open to all. Come and read your own poems, or those by your [1 favourite poets, in any language. If you don't know what to read, choose something f from our shelves. Hosted by the School of Poets. Aug 11-16,18-23: 14.00(Ihr) (Free Non-ticketed) I Dates:272829 3031 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3

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CREATING A NEW MUSICAL - FREE WORKSHOP Front Porch Theatre Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, Grassmarket *0131 226 0000 • See p: 179 This workshop explores the creation of a new musical in several ways: mining an existing text for lyrics; using actors' character development as a tool for writing the book7:and15.0lyrics; and utilising the former's in musical composition. Aug 0(Ihr30mins) (FreeTicketed) Dates: 27 28 29 » 3i ! 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CREATING ONE-ACT PLAYS USING IMPROVISATION FREE WORKSHOP CarniKid Productions Dance Base • National Centre for Dance, Grassmarket • 0131 226 0000 ’ See p: 179 Learn how to improvise a one-act play. The director and performers of 'Chairs', originally developed at Chicago's Second City Training Center, will conduct a workshop that utilises scenic improvisation to create a short play that is both funny and touching. Aug 18: 10.00 (2hrs) (Free Ticketed) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CREATIVE SIGN LANGUAGE FREE WORKSHOP Quest4arts Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, Grassmarket *0131 226 0000 • See p: 179 Depending upon the audience, this workshop investigates American Sign Language in theatrical settings. Participants may adapt dialogue from scripts, poetry or song lyrics. Use sign language to communicate and enhance the aesthetics of the written text. Aug 8: 16.30 (2hrs) (Free Ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 ^ 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 DANCE LIKE WALKING FREE WORKSHOP oo Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, Grassmarket *0131 226 0000 • See p: 179 This workshop contains basic exercises such as breathing, meditation and yoga as well as Butoh techniques based on walking and imagination. Through these exercises, you youTicketed) can dance authentically. Feel free to join us! Aug will 6: 14.learn 30 (2hrs)how(Free Dates: 27 28 29 3o 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 DANCES FOR QUEEN ELIZABETH AND KING JAMES FREE WORKSHOP Edinburgh Renaissance Band Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, Grassmarket *0131 226 0000 • See p: 179 Come and learn some social dances from the time of Shakespeare - almaines, i bransles, villanelle, pavans and galliards - accompanied by live music on period i| -instruments. Aug 13: 15.00 (Ihr30mins) (FreeTicketed) 1 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

A DAY AT THE RACES Musselburgh Racecourse Musselburgh Racecourse, Musselburgh • 0131 665 2859 • See p: 184 Experience the colour, action and excitement of a day at the races at Musselburgh's compact and stylish racecourse. Excellent racing, 7 bars, 4 restaurants, picnic area, entertainers, bouncy castle and stalls; fun for all the family. Aug 21: 14.25 (3hrs) £ 10.00 (£5.00) Discount available on femily tickets/groups of 10+ Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 EDINBURGH CITYV. MANCHESTER UNITED Edinburgh City Football Club Meadowbank Stadium, London Road *0131 226 0000 • See p: 184 Come and see Manchester United in a one-off challenge match to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Edinburgh's premier non-league football club. Be entertained by the stars of tomorrow. Aug 3: I5.00(2hrs) £10.00 (£5.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 EDINBURGH LITERARY PUB TOUR The Scottish Literary Tour Trust Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket *0131 226 6665 • See p: 176 For a glimpse of historical reality - rather than the usual tartan tat Join this awardwinning, hilarious duel of wits across 300 years of great Scottish writing atmospheric pubs and wynds of old Edinburgh, www.scot-lit-tour.co.uk Jul 27-Aug 30: 19,30 (2hts) £8.00 (£6.00) H311 Dates 271829 3031123 456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2819 EDINBURGH'S SECRETS Lesley Bunten <£ Jonathan Dick St Cut's, 5 Lothian Road • 0845 345 3531 • See p: 189 St Cuthbert's - the perfect stage. Imagine a haar coming in from the Forth, mist descending on the tombstones, off you go... Lesley Bunten and Jonathan Dick know Edinburgh's secrets well - so will you after their magical mystery tour. Family concessions0available. Aug 0 (I hr-1 hr I15Smiminnssapprox) (£3.000)0) Tours every 2 hrs (last tour 22.00) Aug 3-29:10. 3-29: 20.00(lhr-lhr approx)£4.£5.0000(£4. UK Premiere • tlZD Dates 272829 3 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 is 29 EGYPTIAN BELLY DANCING FREE WORKSHOP Tarab Dance Company Dance Seep: 179Base - National Centre for Dance, 14-16 Grassmarket •0131 226 0000 Introductory workshop on Egyptian belly dancing, covering basic moves and teaching a short choreography. Kay Taylor is a qualified professional dancer and teacher in the Newcastle area and is known for her sense of humour. Come prepared for fun! Aug 5: I9.00(2hrs) (Free Ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 M 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 B

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For all your Fringe tickets call: 0131226 0000 ENERGETICS: HOLISTIC HEALTH AND BODYWORK Energetics Energetics, 14A Broughton St Lane •0131 557 9567 « See p: 181 Massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, acupuncture, drop-in yoga and pilates classes and workshop programme. '10 minutes their'Gwonderful hands and gives you all the energy you Five stars' Club in2002. Aug need. 4-29: Centre open 9.Assembly 00-21.00. Treatments from £enuinely 18.00, Classeswarm £8.00 homely' List Dates. 4 5 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2617 is m EXTREME1THEATRE FREE WORKSHOP Left Coast Theatre Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, Grassmarket •0131 226 0000 ♦ See p: 179 Bringviewpoints words to techniques life! Don't tojustanimate stand stillyourandcharacters talk, physicalise it! Useyour improv, dance and with Brian(FreeNeel,Ticketed) who has led workshops fromand Alaskaexpress to Australia.creativity Aug 6:actor 16.30K.(2hrs) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FESTIVAL CD & RECORD FAIR Allander Crowne PlazaRecord Hotel, Fairs 80 High Street • 013 I 226 0000 • See p: 179 Massive selection of vinyl/CDs/memorabilia covering all styles of music,items 50s, and 60s, 70s, 80s, punk, blues, rock, soul, jazz, classical of collectors' plenty15:of11.bargains, too. The topfolk, dealers frometc.UK 1000s and Europe. Aug 0 0 (9hrs) £2. 0 0 (£1. 5 0) Aug Aug 16:17: I0.I0.000(9hrs) 0(7hrs) Dates: 27 28 29 3o 3i : : 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 1 5 1 6 1 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FLAMENCO FEVER FREE WORKSHOP BCDPBase - National Centre for Dance, Grassmarket *0131 226 000 • See p: 179 Dance 'Flamenco Fever' is the sizzling Spanish dance workshop that's taking Edinburgh by storm. Blast away those tired festival feet with some fabulous fiery foot-stomping, led by the charismatic choreographer ('They Don't Shoot Poets' dance-drama). Bring thick-heeled, shoes. Aug5,18: 16.0comfortable 0(Ihr) (FreeTicketed) Dates: 27 28 26 i 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FREE DAILY WALKS DOWN THE ROYAL MILE Edinburgh Festival Voluntary Guides Association Cannonball House, Castlehill, Royal Mile • 0131 556 8854 • See p: 178 Castle (Cannonball House) to Holyrood Palace. Expert voluntary guides relate history and facts about the Old Town. Now in 55th year. Suitable for all ages. Tours last approx Aug 4-30: Regul214.hrs. 00 and 11.00,14.00 and 15.00, Suns between 0a0r tours and 15.between 00 (Free10.Non-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 294 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 m 27 is » FREE SAMPLE Ltd Road • 0845 345 3531 » See p: 189 StImpulse Cut's, 5 TV Lothian Highlights from the Fringe's best shows performed while you refresh yourself in the Lindisfarne. Comedy, tragedy and ecstasy. And that's just the food! Relax - let the Fringe4-5,come you!22-27,(And it's free) (Free Ticketed) Aug 81-13, 1to5-20, 29: noon(4hrs) Aug 4-6, 0-13: 19. 0 0(Ihr) Aug 14-24,f 26-29: I8.00(2hrs) Dates: 27 25 2 -: 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 lewis is FRINGE ACADEMY Fringe Society Fringe Office, 180 High Street *0131 226 0000 • See p: 181 Aged between 15 and 26? Living in Edinburgh? A series of comedy, music and theatre workshops is coming near you.0131Your226opportunity and work with exciting Fringetoacts.a venue Full details: 0026. to learn from Various venues. See www.edfringe.com or 0131 226 0026 for details. FRINGE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FringeInternational Society / Metro, 31-35 Grassmarket ’0131 226 0000 • See p: 176 Apex The Fringe's Board of Directors review the last 12 months and hear your opinions, comments and suggestions for future Fringes. Call 0131 226 0026 for Society membership information. Aug 16: I l.00(2hrs) (FreeNon-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 » 30 31 ! 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 72

FRINGE SUNDAY ON THE MEADOWS Royal Bank of Scotland The Meadows, Melville Drive •0131 226 0000 • See p: 184 j See the best of the Fringe FOR FREE at Royal Bank Fringe Sunday on the Meadows. Showcasing hundreds of Fringe music, theatre, comedy and dance acts with fresh produce from Edinburgh Farmers' Market. A unique open-air extravaganza for absolutely Aug 10: I l.0everyone. 0(6hrs) (FreeNon-ticketed) j Dates . .277 j;, 7 3 :i [Q ■ _ . . . _ 6 jj ;,1 6 j FROM JUBA TO JAZZ - FREE WORKSHOP Cyclops Events in Association with Fittings Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, Grassmarket *0131 226 0000 * See p: 179 1; Working with percussion and movement, two cast members from The Buddy Bolden ; Experience trace the development of the Juba - the spirit of the drum - from the slavefields14.3of0 (Ihr30mins) America to(FreeTicketed) the present and its impact on jazz and hip-hop. Aug8: Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2?! GHOSTS AND WITCHES Mercat Tours Ltd Tours Tourist 0131 226leave0000from» See p:l92Information Centre, Princes Mall, East end of Princes Street; Explore Edinburgh' s closes and wynds. at the brutal and s I: execution of witch-hunt victims. DescendRecoil intointhehorror Underground Vaults,torture Edinburgh' largest hidden chambers. Visit candlelit rooms. Learn their chilling secrets. Be afraid, juljul 27-Aug 30minns)s) £6.00 (£5.00) (Children 8-15 yrs £4.00) 27-Aug 30:30: 21.19.0000 (I(I hrhr 30mi I Datesi7Mi9303i 113456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 1425 THE GLEAM IN THE NORTH - CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS IN SCOTTISH STAINED GLASS Greyfriars Kirk Promotions | Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, Candlemaker Row •0131 226 0000 • See p: 182 j Andesigner illustrated talk by internationally celebrated stained glass artist, Douglas Hogg, of the Millennium Window in Greyfriars Kirk. Promoted by the Society of | Friends of Aug 20: 11.0Greyfriars 0 (I hr) £5.00Kirk. (£3.00) Free to SFGK Members. Induction loop system in operation. j|

HARMONY VOXBOX FREE WORKSHOP Naked Voices Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, Grassmarket *0131 226 0000 • See p: 179 1 Simple to learn songs, taught in four-part harmony in a matter of minutes. Pop, folk, | gospel, world and No experience necessary as all the music is taught by ear. j Treat to anblues. Aug 14:yourself 17.00 (2hrs) (Freeuplifting Ticketed)and fun singing workshop. j Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2 HAUNTED UNDERGROUND EXPERIENCE Alercot Tours Ltd ,1 Tours Tourist 0131 226leave0000from♦ See p: 192Information Centre, Princes Mall, East end of Princes Street |4 Journey into Edinburgh' s dark heart s- the legendary undergrounda haunted vaults. Visit the J hidden the world' largest investigation location. Discoverchambers, the truthused aboutin the existence of ghosts. Spirits stillintolinger... experience for | yourself. JulJul 27-Aug 27-Aug 30:30: 18.16.3300 (Ihr) (Ihr) £5.00(£4.00) (children8-15yrs£3.00) Jul 27-Aug 30: 20.00(Ihr) Dates 2718293031113 45 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 251617 28 29 HOWTO BE SUCCESSFULLY MAD Ariel Books Rocket @ Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket • 0131 225 5333 • See p: 187 Awhen user'sanity s manual brain. toWhat is madness? Whattoisunderstand sanity? Whattheircanown you do j fails?forOftheinterest everyone who wants and desires. Julthoughts, 31-Augfeelings 7,9-16,18-23: I0.00(lhr45mins) £7.00 (£4.50) HSU ‘ Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 Il3 45 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29'j Only trust the experts? Check out show reviews and star ratings on www.edfringe.com/reviews

24 hour Box Office at; www.edfringe.com HOWTO GETAHEAD AS A THEATRE DIRECTOR Equity Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, Grassmarket *0131 226 0000 • See p: 179 A chance for aspiring (and expiring) directors to quiz experienced professional directors on career opportunities, dealing with managements and anything else you' needed(FreeTicketed) to know. Hosted by Equity. (Free drink too!) Augv20:e ever I5.00(2hrs) Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ITALIAN CAPPUCCINO, FRENCH CROISSANTS AND DANISH PASTRIES - DO WE REALLY NEED EUROPE? Our Europe Gateway Theatre, Elm Row • 0131 317 3939 • See p: 181 Enjoy continental breakfast with introduction to Our Europe's aims and take part in a debate about the importance of promoting European cultural diversity. For Our Europe10,programme, Aug8: 15 (Ihr ISmincalls) £1.0131 00 478 0195. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 JOHN RUSKIN LIVE Scottish National Portrait Gallery Scottish National Portrait Gallery, I Queen Street • 0131 624 6418* See p: 190 Dramatic re-enactments of lectures that changed the way we look at Edinburgh. Ruskin, greatest Victorian art critic, shocked his audience in 1853. 150 years later he still has power to astonish and inspire. Performed by Paul O'Keeffe. Aug Aug 18:19,213.1-22:00 (I13.hr 030mi 0(Ihr)ns) £5.00 World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 LIVING IN A DANGEROUS WORLD St John's Episcopal Church St John's Church, Comer of Princes St & Lothian Rd • 0131 229 7565 • See p: 189 Exploring ways of living creatively in a dangerous world through spirituality and the arts. Each day, lunchtime reflections from leading religious writers with live music too! Each evening, sacred Aug £5.00Ticketed) (£3.space 00) - live music, ambient effects and quiet.World Premiere Aug 18-22: 18-22: 21.12.3300 (I(1hr)hr) (Free Dates: 27 28 29 30 3I I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 NEAL'S YARD REMEDIES THERAPY CENTRE Neal's Yard Remedies Neal's Yard Remedies, 102 Hanover Street • 0131 226 3223 • See p: 185 Neal's Yard Remedies new therapy centre festival chillout zone: massage available 10 am-8 pm Mon-Sun. Seated Acupressure Massage, Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Reiki, classes in Yoga, Pilates, Indian Head Massage. Workshops Natural Aug 10.10.on0000 (I(30mi Smins)s) £20. £10.Remedies. 00 Book on 0131 226 3223. Aug 2-25: 2-25: Aug 2-25:10.00 (I hr) n£30. 00 00 FITTH Dates 272829X 13 4 5 678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 POETRY ATTHE FRINGE COMPETITION Impulse TV Ltd St Cut's, 5 Lothian Road • 0845 345 3531 • See p: 189 Hear the winning poems, 'best of the rest' and other beautiful poetry at St Cut's. Feeling inspired? Become a Fringe star and start writing... Closing date: Monday 18 August (details:£5.0poetry@stcuts.co.uk). Aug 25: 2003 I9.00(3hrs) 0 (£4.00) Worid Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 . . PRAYERS AND MEDITATIONS FOR PEACE Edinburgh Interfaith Association St Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Royal Mile * 0131 226 2998 • See p: 189 You are welcome to an interfaith exhibition and meditation space, available all day. Come nourish your heart! Early evening events: time for rest and silence (I st week). Taize of universal peace (3rd week). Aug 5-7,singing 12-14,(2nd 19-21:week). 17.30 (IChants/dances hr) (Free Non-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 X 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Lest in the city? Go to the Fringe map at the back of the Programme

REBUS -THE HIDDEN CITY The Rebus Tours Company Outside Old College Quad Archway, South Bridge * 0131 226 0000 • See p: 185 The alternative Edinburgh of Ian Rankin's bestselling Inspector Rebus novels is intriguingly presented through this circular walking tour. Historical fact blends with the city'1s1heritage of detective Aug 30 (2hrs) fiction £8.00 (£7.alongside 00) selected readings and dark humour. Aug 4-9, 10,17,2-16,4-29:18-23:14.3017.(2hrs) EEU Dates: 27 28 29 3C 456789 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 251617 2819 REST FORYOUR SOUL St Patrick’s Community St Patrick's Church, 5 South Gray's Close, 40 High St« 0131 226 0000 • See p:l90 An hour of peaceful contemplation and worship in quiet and beautiful surroundings; incorporating music, chant, silence and guided meditation. Come and be refreshed in body,18-22: mind 16.and00 spirit Aug (I hr) (FreeRefreshments Non-ticketed.served. Donations accepted.) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 ROUNDTABLE RUMBLES Institute of Ideas C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge ♦ 0870 701 5105 • See p: 178 Following 2002's sell-out run, another round of late-night reviewing as spectator sport! A panel of critics reviews and discusses shows on a different theme each night Then the audience and performers joins the intellectual bearpit Aug 10-16: 22.00 (I hrof25miFringe-goers ns) (Free Ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ROYAL BANK ON THE ROYAL MILE Edinburgh Festival Fringe High Street, Cockbum St to George IV Bridge,Royal Mile • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 183 All the street's a stage, packed with performers, entertainers, craft stalls and thousands of Fringe-goers. Right outside the Fringe Office, it's THE place to start your festivall .Oand soak(FreeNon-ticketed) up the Fringe atmosphere. Aug2-25: O(IOhrs) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 GAMUT

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SACRED PERFORMANCE Energetics Energetics, 14A Broughton St Lane ♦ 0131 557 9567 • See p: 181 This workshop will healing offer anandalternative toelements the traditional world ofauthentic performance, reconnecting nurturingwriting of it Utilising movement, usbodywithawareness methods, and movement exploration to create performance material. Aug 19: 11.00 (2hrs) (Free Ticketed) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 i I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE 7TH EDINBURGH FESTIVAL! A Celebration of Scottish Beer The Blue Blazer, 2 Spittal Street • 0131 229 5030 • See p: 177 A rare opportunity to sample fresh cask ales from around Scotland. Choose from 130 our beerscelebration from 26 Scottish breweries, Join of Scottish beer! a selection of which are unique to our festival. JulJul 27:28-31: 12.311.0-1.00-1. 00 (Free Non-ticketed) 0 0 Aug 18-23,0205-30: 11.00-3.00 Aug 3,I-2,10,41-9,7,121-16, 4: IZ30-3. es 1728293011123 4 5 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2819 SHAKESPEARE'S SECRETS The Shakespeare Workshop Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace » 0131 220 6109 » See p: 187 Come and take part in one ofTony Butler's highly entertaining workshop sessions becomefrom the Juliet characters, speak the speeches, discover the magic of dreamers and villains, to Caliban. Aug 11-16: 10.30 (Ihr30mins) £6.0Each 0 (£4.0day0) something different 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 SHE - NATURALLY DANGEROUS VOICE FREE WORKSHOP Vocem Electric Voice Theatre Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, Grassmarket • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 179 Blow your mind with your voice. Sing, speak, chant shout improvise, compose with international FrancesDangerous' M Lynch. atMusic, noise, laughter. A chance to perform in 'Svirtuoso, HE - Naturally St. Cut'harmony, s. All welcome! www.electricvoicemusic.co.uk. Aug 18: 11.00 (2hrs 30mins) (Free Ticketed) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 i I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ! 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 SOYOUWANTTO DO A SHOW ON THE FRINGE? The Fringe Club Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, Grassmarket • 0131 225 5525 • See p: 179 Anyone perform the at theFringe Fringe.tell you If youallthink you'vtoe gotknow. what it takes, come and hear thecanDirector you need Aug9,19: 15.00(Ihr)of(FreeTicketed) i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 SPEAKING SHAKESPEARE FREE WORKSHOP The Shakespeare Workshop Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, Grassmarket • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 179 Shakespeare is gut stuff! Discover possessandtheemphasis, words andplusdeliver with passion text andmakeimagination. Simpleperformer. ruleshowoftorhythm anecessary. littlethem Tai Chi breathing, you a confident No previous experience Aug 12: I5.00(2hrs) (Free Ticketed) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Chill out for the festival! NEAL’S YARD REMEDIES THERAPY CENTRE AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE • INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE REFLEXOLOGY • SEATED ACUPRESSURE MASSAGE •

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STAGE RIGHT Equity Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, Grassmarket *0131 226 0000 • See p: 179 A session by Equity on agents, your CV, casting calls, pitfalls in a contract, your national insurance and taxation status, health and safety and Equity's role in your career. information, Aug 19: Advice I2.30(2hrs)and(Free Ticketed) with nibbles and wine to follow. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29® STRESS RELIEF Serenity Stockbridge Serenity Stockbridge, 13/13A Raeburn Place • Bookings 0131 343 3161* See p: 190 From the long days and nights take time for yourself. Get refreshed, choose from facials using Aveda or Jurlique products, Indian head massage, Reiki, Sekhem or try a makeover members 10% discount Jul 27-Aug 30:for 10.the00next (I Ohrsparty. 30mins)Equity Free entry to shop. Treatment prices vary. es 272829 3011123 4 5 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627is292 SWASH AND BUCKLE WITH THE THREE MUSKETEERS - FREE WORKSHOP Two Shades of Blue 5 Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, Grassmarket *0131 226 0000 • See p: 179 Watch the finest swordsmen in France show off their fighting skills - then try it yourself. Learn how to stage-fight and indulge in some serious swordplay. The Three I Musketeers are appearing Aug5: 18.00(Ihr) (FreeTicketed)all week at the Fringe, www.threemusketeers.org.uk J| 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 TEN STEPS TO STARTING A PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY Independent Theatre Council Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, Grassmarket *0131 226 0000 • See p: 179 Take advantage of ITC's 29 years experience in performing arts, get a broad overview of different management areas you need: mission statements, finance, registering name,(Free marketing Aug 20-21: your 15,00 (2hrs) Ticketed)and publicity, contracts, fundraising and sponsorship. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 TRAQUAIR FAIR Traquair Fair Traquair House, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire • 01896 830 323 » See p:!92 A magical fair set in the grounds of Scotland's oldest inhabited house. Superb entertainment formedicine. all ages including s entertainers, and complementary This year,theatre, an Indianmusic, themechildren' with music from IndiancraftsOcean and Mrigya. Aug 2-3:11.00 (8hrs) £ 14.00 (£7.00) W » 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 WHISKY & WORDS Luath Edinburgh Book Fringe Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street ♦0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Encapsulating the very spirit of Scotland, a whirligig of song, poetry and storytelling stimulated by Scotland' s bestLaing known(Augcontribution to humanity - whiskyprogramme - with Stuart McHardy (Aug 4-13), Robin 18-25) & guests. Day-by-day at www.luath.co.uk or from venue. Aug 4-13,18-25: 18.45 (IhrlOmins) £7.00 (£5.00) 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 WHISKY FRINGE Royal Mile Whiskies City Chambers, High Street,The Royal Mile »0131 226 5871 • See p: 178 More than just a whisky fair, 'Whisky Fringe' is your chance to discover (and sample) many of Scotland's whiskies. In association with Royal Mile Whiskies, Edinburgh's enthusiastic whisky£10.merchants. Aug 9: 13.00 (4hrs) 00 Over 18s only. :es:272829303112345 678 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829 Still haven't found what you're locking for? Try our comprehensive search facility on www.edfringe.com/shows

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The Black Tent: 21st Festival Selling Exhibition ofTribal Rugs The Nomads Tent • 21 St Leonard's Lane 0131 226 0000 • See p:l85 Apastcollection of fineintribal weaving the twenty years Asia: Orientalsetgathered rugs, kilims,over saltbags, saddle bags and braids up inside a Qashqai tribal7 tent. Aug 7-Sept 10.00-17.00 (Suns noon-16.00) Free

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Boyle Family 75 Belford Road • 0131 624 6200 • See p:l90 BoyletheirFamilychildren are four artists:andMarkGeorgia. Boyle, Joan Hills and Sebastian They create casts of randomly selected slices of the Earth's surface exhibition 45 works. Supported by the- theHenry Moorefeatures Foundation. Aug £4.0014-29 (£3.00)10.00-18.00 (Free Under(Thurs 12s) 10.00-19.00)

Annual Exhibition Dalkeith Arts Centre •White Hart Street, Dalkeith 0131 663 6986 • Seep:l79 Local sceneswhich of Midlothian arevariety only part of this year' exhibition, has a great ofCouncil. subjects, styles and colour. Sponsored by Midlothian Aug 5-20 (not Suns) 10.00-16.00 Free Aug 21 10.00-13.00

Citizens II Ocean See p:l85Terminal • Ocean Drive, Leith *0131 556 5758 Following 2002's acclaimed exhibition, these lateston80from photographic portraits complete this gritty portrayal of the folk who make Edinburgh tick. Celebrities and politicians stand proudly alongsidescientists the capital'ands unsung heroes, including shopkeepers. Julchildren, 27-Aug 30 10.00-midnight Free Clay 2003 The Seep:Adam 176 Pottery • 76 Henderson Row *0131 557 3978 Selling of ceramics by the resident makers.exhibition Contemporary and slipcast traditional wheelthrown, handbuiltandand work in diversity stoneware, porcelain earthenware. ofof the show reflects the uniquelyin workshops. versatileThequalities clay. Visitors also welcome Aug 4-30 (not Suns) 10.00-17.30 Free Clock Exhibition Craiglea See p:l79Clocks • 88 Comiston Road *0131 452 8568 demand,clocks anotherbychance toRafter, see thisArchie exhibition ofByMcQuater finepopular hand-crafted Ronnie and l a i n Maconochie, introducing some new exhibits. Dailyincluding demonstrations of clock making techniques, wheel-cutting andFree lathe work. Aug 10-11,13,15-16 10.00-16.00 Aug 12,14 10.00-19.00 Common-Place rfacFutureScotland • Bakehouse Close, 146 Canongate • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 187 Explore 9andprojects in Scotland publicinplaces, intimate expansive, thatRecognise we- share variousand ways withSeeother people. buildings places. how they are evolving within the city, the town or the landscape. Jul 27-Aug 29 11.00-16.00 Free

Art from India The Southside Gallery • 58 Ratcliffe Terrace, Causewayside • 0131 667 1966 * Seep:190 Free exhibition of contemporary Paintings by leading Indianpainter,Viswam. artists, Indian includingartwork. the award winning abstract Selling exhibition affordable prices. More exciting than Julanything 28-Augin Dundas 29 (not Street!! Suns) 10.00-18.00 WorldFreePremiere Art of Persia-.Tribal Weaving Past and Present Samarkand See p:l90 Galleries • 16 Howe Street *0131 225 2010 Abagsselling exhibition of antique flatweaves and from the hangings nomadic tribestheofrugs,most Persia. Also unique rugs and wall from individual weaving in Iran (Suns today. I A1.00-16.00) feast for theFreesenses! Aug 3-30projects 10.00-17.30 World Premiere Audubon in Edinburgh Surgeons' Hall Museum of Surgery • 9 Hill Square 0131 226 0000 * See p: 191 Audubon isSociety. forever The linkedproduction to the USA'of shisBird ''Protection Oirds rnithological Biography' andEdinburgh, world famous BSurgeons' of America' began in aided byprints Hall' s conservator William MacGillivray and local-Sepengraver W.H. Lizars. Aug 29 10.00-16.00 (Sats I10.00-13.00, not Suns) Free World Premiere Back To Back They Faced Each Other The David Young Gallery at Marie Curie House 29 Albany Street • 013 I 456 3700 • See p: 179 APoetic show of expressive new paintingsworkby fullBenetof colour Haughton. energy.andandPlussinger Aug harpist 4-10 dualKatiepresentation byandtheSee artist Targett-Adams. listing under music. Aug I -Sep 6 10.00-17.00 Free

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Eden's Orchestra - A Celebration of Music and Plants Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 20a Inverleith Row • 0131 248 2968 • See p: 188 Presenting the world' s musicalto heritage and the plants thatwill haveshowcase contributed it Thisdisplays new exhibition interactive bringing together plants, music, instruments, instrumentmakers and players from many nations. Jul 27-Aug 30 10.00-17.00 Free The Edinburgh Academy Fine Art and Antiques Fair Pantheon Fairs Ltd Edinburgh Academy • 42 Henderson Row 01738 446 534 / 07779 297 931 • See p: 180 Take the your elegance of the pastaway and create a beautiful future home, or take a stylish souvenir ofAugyour15intime in Scotland from this fine antiques fair. Aug 16-1711.00-20.00 11.00-18.00£3.00 (Free by invitation only) Edith Simon Memorial Exhibition Edith Simon Studio Edith Simon Gallery • I I Grosvenor Crescent Info 0131 337 4640* Seep:180 One chance toplace experience and lived enjoyandEdith's uniquemore vision in thetrademark where she worked. See her scalpel paintings, sculpture, drawings - and hear her thoughts on making11-25 them. Aug (not Suns) 11.00-18.00 Free Finding Common Ground Common Ground Arts ikon gallery • 8 East Terrace, South Queensferry 0131 331 5447 • Seep:l83 AArts,groupexploring show bythemembers of Common landscape Ground relationship and personal Free tasterbetween workshops will beJul on30-Aug offer, 29callidentity. for details. 10.00-20.00 (closed 16.00-18.00) Free Flat White, Long Black Royal Incorporation ofArchitects in Scotland RIAS Gallery 15 Rutland Info 0131 229 •7545 • Seep:Square 187 Do you know your skinny oflattecafefrom yourand macchiato? An exhibition design culture in Scotland. Commentary andcoffee. imagesCurated of contributors' favourite places for a byAugFelicity Bristow for Helen Lucas Architects. I -Sep 12 (not weekends) 9.00-17.00 Free World Premiere Fringe Poster Exhibition Fringe Poster Competition Ocean Terminal • Ocean Drive, Leith 0131 226 0000* See p: 185 Fringe posterandexhibition of 160 oftaken the from most imaginative excitingfromdesigns thousands of entrants schoolss winner, all overJennifer Scotland. Pride of place goes to this year' Worrall (16) from Edinburgh' s Royal Blind School. Aug 3-25 10.00-18.00 Free The Great Arc Exhibition StSeep: Stephens 190 • St Stephen Street *0131 558 3853 Informative, educative,theinspiring; state of the art exhibition recreates eras greatest andthisexcitement generated bytheoneIndian of man' feats; mapping of Subcontinent. This the exhibition celebrates bicentennial£5.00of this triumph. Aug 5-24 the 10.00-19.30 (£3.00)

24 hour Box Office at: www.edfringe.com High Society: the Life and Art of Sir Francis Grant Scottish National Portrait Gallery I Queen Street •0131 624 6200 • See p:l90 Aportraitist fascinatingGrant exploration this Victorianinheritance society spent hisofandsubstantial his passion fortofieldusing sports collecting paintings, on then resorted his artistic talents professionally. Jul19.027-Aug 10.00-18.00 (Thurs 12s) 10.000) £4.0029(£3.00) (FreeWorld Under Premiere • nmi Hillary Rohde Designer Cashmere 22 Moray Place • 013 I 225 3948 • See p: 183 This selling exhibition provides opportunity to sview andhand-knitted buy, ataa unique fraction cost, theotherwise world' bestavailable cashmereofatthefor women, internationally many of the1-30 most10.00-17.00 exclusive stores. Aug (Thurs 10.00-19.00, not Suns) Free Inhouse Design Exhibition ELECTRIC LIGHT - THE TOP 50' Inhouse • 28 Howe Street • 0131 225 2888 • See p: 183 100Philippe years ofStarck. DesignInClassics - fromfestival Joseph Hoffmann toInhouse their 22nd showcases a spectacular collectionexhibition of lighting icons from the world' s leading designers. Aug 4-30 (not Aug 10) 9.30-18.00 (Suns 12.0017.00) Free International Photography The Edinburgh Photographic Exhibition Centre 68 Great King Street * 0131 226 0000 • See p: 180 141 st annual exhibition of worldwide. more than 200Under prints created byofphotographers patronage F.I.A.P. (Suns 13.00-17.00) Aug 3-31 10.00-20.00 £2.50 (£2.00) jewellery of the World & Draped in Dreams Galerie Mirages • 46a Raeburn Place 0131 315 2603 • Seep:l8l Two selling exhibitions presenting an outstanding international collection silver jewellery the best of Poland' s and youngofshawls designers; and aincluding wealth ofAugbeautiful textiles from Asia. I-Sep 13 10.00-18.00 (Suns 12.30-16.30) Free Jon Schueler: to the North City Art Centre • 2 Market Street * 0131 529 3993 See p:l78 Major retrospective ofwho New Yorkvisited paintertheJonWest Schueler (1916-1992) Coast of landscape Scotland ininspired 1957. first The dramatic light and paintings whichnorthern hover between the visible and the abstract. JulAug5-Sep27 10.00-17.00 (Suns 12.00-17.00 during only) Free World Premiere Keiko Mukaide - Spirit of Place I Talbot Rice Gallery • University of Edinburgh, Old College, South Bridge • 0131 650 2211 • See p: 192 A majorwillexhibition glass workat Talbot by KeikoRice.Mukaide who produce aof3Dnewstructure artist' s work is informed by& Place, ancientwww.ttg.ed.ac.uk principles of The Geomancy exploring Spirit Aug 9-Sepl3 10.00-17.00 : Specific events signed for the(Suns deaf14.00-17.00) Free

Life Edinburgh Zoo,The Gallery • Murrayfield 0131 314 031 I • See p: 180 'printwork Life' is an exhibition paintingsZoo. and ofpainting the animaloffromdrawings, lifelife,at IEdinburgh drawing and aimtheirto individual create By artwork that depicts animals and characters energetic Aug 8-Sepin21a lively, 9.00-18.00 Freeway.World Premiere Love Ugly Peter Mann Pictures and Prints • 25 London Rd, Abbeyhill • 07814 798 914 • See p: 186 The celebrates its firstof birthday workgallery exploring the themes love, angstwithandallthenew grotesque. Aug 2-24 (not Mons) 9.00-18.00 Free ...Mair Soul Reflections The Village • 16 South Fort Street • 0131 478 7810 Seep: 193 Ansell exhibition unseen works. following her 2002 out ashow 'ofSoulpowerful Reflections' Subie Allow Coleman creates world, & hypnotic. Soul Reflections' to melt over you & be '...Mair transported. Aug 0-01.00) Free 4-30 12.00-midnight (Fris and Sats World12.0Premiere Mansfield Traquair Centre Mansfield Traquair Centre • 15 Mansfield Place 0131 556 3882 • Seep:l84 Brilliantlyon coloured, gilded painted murals ofin the figures1890sandby foliage biblical themes Phoebe Anna Traquair, anof arts and crafts artist. Frequent guided tours this award winning building, described as ' S cotland' s Sistine Chapel' Aug 4-23 (not Suns) 10.00-1 1.45 Free . Maud Suiter - Jeanne Duval: a Melodrama I Queen Street •0131 624 6200 • See p:!90 Intimate Baudelaire, companionJeanne and muse of was Frenchthepoet Charles DuvalVenus' inspiration for his finest poetry, his ' B lack . Suiter, a Scots-Ghanaian poet, photographer and cultural the legacy(Thurs of Jeanne. Julhistorian, 27-Augexplores 29 10.00-18.00 10.00-19.00) Free World Premiere • HEU Monet: the Seine and the Sea Royal 0131 624Scottish 6200 Academy •See p:!88Building "The Mound This Monet show of 80thepaintings Edinburgh.charming Experience changingis exclusive seasons ofto Vetheuifs rural landscape, and the sublime seascapes and vast bybeaches of theBank Normandy Coast.6-29Sponsored The(Thurs-Sats Royal of Scotland. Aug 10.0020.00) £8.5010.00-18.00 (£5.50) (£20.00 Family)World (Free Under 12s) Premiere New Scottish Paintings 5SeeDean p: 181Park Crescent • 5 Dean Park Crescent ANormand selling exhibition of Joyce paintingsGraham. by Scottish Heggie and SetHeggie' inartists Maureen and DavidScottish Miller's landscapes beautiful townhouse, s calm painterly and still lives contrast with Graham' s lively and decorative watercolours. Aug 4-17 14.00-18.00 Free

exhibitfons Official Fringe Merchandise Fringe Shop and Box Office • 180 High Street 0131 226 0026 • See p: 181 The onlyfrom stockisturban-inspired of all officialTshirts, Fringe merchandise. Choose stylish souvenirs and decades of iFringe postersintoandthepostcards. Every penny of profit s reinvested Festival Fringe Society. Ful l range also available on www.edfringe.com JulYear28-Aug days) 10.00-21.00 Round 25(not(open Suns) 710.00-17.00 104 Pairs of Shoes YWCA Scotland St Mary's Cathedral • Palmerston Place • 0131 225 7592 See p: 189 104 voices celebrated Scottishthewomen their shoes and to highlight issuesoflend ofeachdomestic violence. Follow thedomestic footsteps woman killed this year by violence and the true facts behind10.00-17.00 the myths. (closed discover Aug 9,11 -16,18-21 12.3014.00) Free 150 Years of Camera Obscura Camera Obscura and World of Illusions • Castlehill, Royal Mile • 0131 226 3709 • See p: 178 Fivethegreat attractions: visit. on passers-by inAmazing street andillusions, pick one themendless up onSpyhands-on your hand. optical Stunning holograms, rooftop views, live cityfun. viewcams. 150th year on Castlehill! Jun 9.30-19.30 Last presentation begins16-Aug 18.30 31£5.75 (£4.60) (£3.70 C) (-10% Family) One of the Boys: Joseph Crawhall and the Glasgow School City Art Centre Centre • 2 Market Street •0131 529 3993 City Art See p:l78 The recently acquired painting Driving' is typical of Joseph Crawhall' s alongside best'Piebald work.work Dating from the 1890s, it will be shown by Guthrie,Walton, Melville and Henry. JulAug) 5-Sep during Free27 10.00-17.00 (Suns 12.00-17.00 World Premiere Oriental Rugs as Art Oriental Rugs of Distinction • 297 Canongate, Royal Mile- 0131 556 6952 • See p:185 Aother galleryauthentic exhibition of traditional Persian, Afghan eastern carpets.MFA,American Orientaland carpet specialist David Beliak will talk informally about this fascinating and answer Exhibition mayartbe11.form purchased. Julquestions. 30 (not Sunsitems& Mons) 0-18.00 Free Free29-Aug talks Aug 5-9,12-16,19-23 16.30 0(45mins) Phoebe AnnaTraquair Song School Murals St Mary's Cathedral Palmerston Place • Info: 0131 225 6293 • See p:!89 Painted between Traquair'thes acclaimed murals 1888-1892 restored inPhoebe 19981. They illustrate canticle 'Benedicite omnia opera show pre-of Raphaelite influence and are a moving expression faith. Tours(not meetSuns) at WestI 1.00-11.45 Door of Cathedral. Aug 4-30 Free Aug 4-30 (not Suns) noon-12.45 Julian Schnabel Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh • 20a Inverleith Row- 0131 248 2983 •Seep:l88 The latest inbya major series artists. of award-winning exhibitions Organised solo Gagosian Gallery, and kindly supported bywithThe Scottish Arts Council. The only showing. Aug 9-Oct 26 10.00-17.30 Free

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Turin Shroud Unwrapped St Cut's • 5 Lothian Road • 0845 345 3531 • See p:l89 US Air toForce John Jackson was given access studyscientist the Shroud. Thisonexhibit - atandthedirect his presentations shed new light what is, very least, the oldest photograph in the world. www.stcuts.co.uk Aug 3,1010.14.00-16.00 Aug 00-14.0010.00-noon AugFree9,16,23,25-29 10.00-16.00 Aug 4-811-15,18-22 UNLV Filmakers Showcase 4 The Garage • Grindlay Street Court •0131 221 9009 •See p:l8l Abycollection of award-winning digitalUniversity shorts created the students andDepartment faculty of the of Nevada, Las Vegas of Film. Watchother talented students respond to Las Vegas and issues3-25 involving popular 12.30 culture.-14.00 £5.00 Aug (not Mens) World Premiere • H.T3I West End Craft and Design Fair St John's Church • Corner of Princes Street & Lothian Road • 0131 661 6600 • See p:l89 80weekend. exhibitors every daymust with ifchangeovers each An absolute like artists buying contemporary work from the you makers, and designers. One of the Festival' s liveliest daytime venues, www.3d2d.co.uk Aug I-2,4-9,11-16,18-23 I 1.00-18.00 Free Winifred Nicholson in Scotland and 100 Great Photographs: a Collection by Bruce Bernard Dean Seep:Gallery 179 • 73 Belford Road *0131 624 6200 Nicholson' s loveis examined of Scotland'insthisHighlands WesternAlsoIsles forandcollection the first on display is Bernard' s show private ofJul photographs from the 1840s to the 1990s. 27-Aug 29 10.00-17.00 (Thurs 10.00'""3) £3.50 (£2.50) (Free Under 12s) HEU Wish You Were Here:Travellers' Tales 1540-1960 George IV Bridge • Info: 0131 622 4807 • See p: 184 See the changing Scotland through the eyes ofcentury visitors overnotes thefacelasttoof400 years. Sixteenthtravel 1960s home movies paint a vivid picture of a country and its people. 3-25 10.00-20.00 ! Aug 14.00-17.00) Free (Sats 10.00-17.00, Suns

Zimbabwe Sculpture St George's West Church • 58 Shandwick Place •0131 225 7048 'See p:l89 Anbestexhibition byVhukutiwaTheGallery of the artistswithin the Zimbabwe. galleryHarare hassincebeen movement 1955. 'involved .perhaps .. of thefive tencome bestsculpture sculptor-carvers in the world fromFree Zimbabwe' DailyTelegraph. Aug 1-25 10.00-22.00

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Last Night's Fun Friday ist at 7pm Liz Lochhead and Michael Marra Saturday 2nd at 7pm Sunday 3rd at 7pm Tannahill Weavers Saturday 2nd at 9.15pm Bachue Tuesday 5th at piispm Alyth McCormack and Friends Wednesday 6th at 7pm Rab Noakes Wednesday 6th at 9.15pm Fine Friday Thursday 7th at 7.30pm Jock Tamsons Bairns Friday 8th at 9.15pm Wednesday 13th at 7pm Brian McNeill Saturday 9th at 9.15pm Poozies Sunday 10th at 7pm Malinky Sunday 10th at 9.15pm Chisolm & Drever Monday 11th at 7pm

Scottish Guitar Quartet Monday nth at 9.15pm Wrigley Sisters Tuesday 12th at 9.15pm Bert Jansch Wednesday 13th at 9.15pm Emily Smith Band Tuesday 19th at 7pm Cantrip Tuesday 19th at 9.15pm Brian Kennedy Wednesday 20th at 7pm Thursday 21st at 9.15pm Friday 22nd at 7pm Eric Bogle Wednesday 20th at 9.15pm Thursday 21st 7pm Friday 22nd at 9.15pm Daimh Saturday 23rd at 7pm Dick Gaughan Saturday 23rd at 9.15pm Adam McNaughtan Sunday 24th at 7pm Michael Marra Sunday 24th at 9.15pm

Classics @ The Reid A series of lunchtime classical concerts performed by virtuoso musicians from home and abroad. Daily at 1.15pm. Plus two special performances by members of the LA Philharmonic Orchestra on 12th and 13th August at 3pm.

...A CAPPELLA ALLSORTS midge Canongate Kirk, Canongate, Royal Mile • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 178 An established a cappella group of six performs a varied programme of sacred and secular, serious and fun pieces. Palestrina, Passereau, Parry (Ben) and Cole Porter will by this£8.0wonderful Augal23:l be17.enhanced 30 (Ihr30mins) 0 (£6.00) setting and acoustic. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ACOUSTIC GRAFFITI - OUT OF NOWHERE Acoustic Graffiti Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street •0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Two blokes, two guitars, a pinch of blues, a soup^on of jazz, a dash of Latin spice, sprinkled with delicious crispy bacon bits. Join Acoustic Graffiti on their Fringe debut.410:No17,whistling Aug 30 (45mins)please. £6.00 (£5.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ACOUSTIC UNDERGROUND Cafe Royal Fringe Theatre Cafe Royal Fringe Theatre, 17 West Register Street •0131 556 2549 • See p: 178 Peter Michael Rowan presents 25 nights of fantastic, high quality acoustic music. Top contemporary song writing' Times. The true spirit of the Fringe' Scotland on Sunday. 'FestivalI -7,1music List nwww.acousticunderground.org.uk Aug 123.-25:00(Ihr) 23.High00 (I5'hr 30mi s) £5.00 (£4.00) Aug8-10: Dates 27 28 29 30< 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ADVENTURES IN MODERN MUSICOLOGICAL ARCHAEOLOGY Classics @ The Reid The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 • See p: 178 Barry Socher and other members of the LA Philharmonic Orchestra have dug up works by Wolfgang Amadeus Schwartz, FBI Bach and his uncle PDQ which they will play Aug along 12-13: with 15.00(Ia host hr) £8.of00other (£6.00)favourites. UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE AERIALS Forth One Fringe at Smirnoff Underbelly Smirnoff 745 3083 Underbelly, • Seep:192Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0870 Young Glasgow band play their inaugural gig at Smirnoff Underbelly. Their sonic textures and tonal landscapes transcend the boundaries of traditional rock music, giving truly £5.unique Aug 14:them 2230a (5hrs) 00 approach and sound. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 M 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28.29 ALISON STEPHENS AND ANNE EVANS St Andrew's and St George's at Festival Time St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 0131 225 3847 • See p:l88 Mandolin and piano recital. Beautiful music and technical wizardry combine in this fascinating Aug 19; 1130presentation. (Ihr) £6.00(£4.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ALY BAIN AND PHIL CUNNINGHAM The Queen's Hal! The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street • 0131 668 2019 • See p: 187 They're back - the two finest traditional musicians in Scotland return for two very special shows. Expect the best in fine fiddling and the baddest banter from the box! Always book00 (£12, early!!00) Aug 9-10:a full19,3house 0 (2hrs)- £14. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Give your am a click: All the news, reviews, pictures and gossip on www.edfringe.com

24 hour Box Office at www.edfringe.com ALYTH MCCORMACK AND FRIENDS The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 • See p: 187 A voice that's 'sublimely sweet', music that's 'transcendentally timeless, effortlessly contemporary', and the uncomplicated conviction with which she communicates with her audiences have ensured that Alyth is one of the most exciting singers on the Aug6:scene. 19.00(Ihr35mins) £10.00(£8.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2,3 27 23 29 ANGELA BROWNRIDGE St Andrew’s & St George's Church, 13 George Street * 0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 'One of the world'and s finest pianists' (NewYorkTimes) plays Haydn, Beethoven, Chopin, Scriabin, Aug 8-9: Debussy 14.30 (2hi^) £7.0Leighton. 0 (£5.00) Dans: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ANNETTE HANLEY AND CALVIN Guildford See p:l83 Arms, I West Register St (off East End Princes St) • 0131 556 4312 Annette HanleyfromvocalsBobandDylan rhythm 12 string House. guitar withEvening lead guitar Laidlaw; great songbag to Crowded hostedbybyCalvin top local acoustic band Yard of Ale. Sponsored by Edinburgh' s Caledonian Brewery. Aug 21: 20.00 (4hrs) (Free Non-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE ANTONIO FORCIONE QUARTET St George's West Church, 58 Shandwick Place •0131 225 7048 • Seep: 189 'A performer of world class status... miss him at your peril' Stage. The 'Jimi Hendrix of the acoustic guitar'improvised hits the Fringe again with his dynamic and passionate mix of world, classical Aug 8-21,and 220.5: 020.0(Ihr) 00(lhr)£I200(£I £11.music. 00(£I0. Aug 11-14, 15-17,212-24: 1.00)00) Dates: 2728 29 30 31123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE ARCADIAN SINGERS Canongate Kirk, Canongate, Royal Mile *0131 226 0000 • See p:l 78 One Oxford's mostby highly regardedTippett, choirsJonathan present three of spectacular choralofmusic-works Elgar, Michael Dove,concerts Charles Stanford, and a special performance of Durufle' s Requiem (Greyfriars, 22 August). Aug 19: 19.30 (2hrs) £5.00 (£3.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 StAugJohn' 21: s19.Church, 30 (2hrs)Corner £5.00 (£3.of00)Princes St & Lothian Road •0131 226 0000 • See p: 189 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Greyfriars Aug 22: 19.3Kirk, 0 (2hrs)Greyfriars £5.00 (£3.0Place, 0) Candlemaker Row *0131 226 0000 • See p: 182 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY MINUTES St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 AAugmusical 15: 19,circumnavigation 30 (2hn>) £8.00 (£6.0with 0) Alison Cole (Soprano) and John Longley (Piano). Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ART-SONG FROM HAYDN TO POULENC St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street •0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 Geoffery Madell (Baritone) and Alan Graham (Piano) perform art-songs from the 18th to 20th Century. Aug 9: 12.30 (I hr) £6.00 (£4.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ASH Edinburgh Corn Exchange, I I Newmarket Rd, Slateford • 0870 169 0100 • See p: 180 The Aug only 18: 19.Scottish 30 (3hrs)show £17.50this year from Northern Ireland's finest rock act Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE ATARIS The Liquid Room, 9 Victoria Street • 0870 169 0100 • See p: 184 Four-piece, Aug 20: 19,0spiky 0 (3hrs)American £12,50 punks. Now on their fourth album. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3ii 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 AN AUDIENCE WITH JIM MCCRAN Elder York, 38 Elder Street • 0131 556 1926 • See p: 181 Arelaxed highlystyle, entertaining Chillhitsoutwith and aexperience an hourhumour, of his wit unique, singing aone-man selectionshow. of classic dash of Scottish and anecdotes. Aug 8-10,13-16: 20.00 (I hr) £8.00 (£6.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 AULD ALLIANCE St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 Ian Ainsworthof(bass-baritone) and Alan Graham (piano) return to present a programme Aug23: 12.30 (Ihr)songs£6.0in0(£4.French 00) and Scots. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 BACH & BRAHMS St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street *0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 Anne-lsabel Meyer and Peter Croser perform the cello sonatas including Brahm's transcription Aug 12-14: 15.ofViolin 00(Ihr) £6.Sonata 00(£4.0Opus 0) 78. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Make it hot

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BACH BRANDENBURGS & MASSES Canongate Kirk, Canongate, Royal Mile • 0131 226 0000 • Seep: 178 Ludus launches this celebration of the best of Bach with two vibrant Brandenburg concertos - 2F);&with 3 (Stephen Keavy-trumpet) and two fizzy, energetic Lutheran masses (G minor Trinity Aug 8: 19.3&0 (Ihr45mins) £9.00Baroque (£6.00) (dir. Julian Rodger). BACH FOR BREAKFAST:WEEK ONE Royal Over-Seas League, Overseas House, 100 Princes St ♦ 0131 225 1501 « See p: 188 Award-winning including EimerofPiano Driverclassical (piano) present differentmusicians programmes each themorning musicTriobyand BachDanny and other composers. Coffee/tea and pastries afterwards included in ticket price. Aug 11-14: 9.30 (Ihr) £7.50(£5.00) BACH FOR BREAKFAST: WEEK TWO Royal Over-Seas League, Overseas House, 100 Princes St • 0131 225 1501 • See p: 188 Award-winning Gemma Rosefield(piano) (cello), Inon Barnatan (piano), Gillian Rammmorning (soprano)ofmusicians and Christopher different programmes each music by Bach andDuigan other classical present composers. Coffee/tea and pastries included i n ticket price. Aug 18-21: 9.30 (Ihr) £7,50(£5.00)

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The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square » 0131 662 8740 • See p: 187 Bachue in concert... Celtic cool: blending traditional music with jazz makes this one of Scodand' s leading fusionofgroups. With two critically acclaimed albums they continually J| push Aug 5:at21.the15 boundries (Ihr35mins) £ 10.music 00 (£8.and00)song never forgetting their traditional roots. | BADNESS IN CONCERT St Cut's, 5 Lothian Road » 0845 345 3531 « See p: 189 The ultimate tribute band to Madness, Bad Manners and Buster Bloodvessel! Shake out those 'Baggy Trousers' and come along to the 'House of Fun' for a 'Special Brew' performed reallyns)'C£6.an00(£4. Can'00)perform! Aug 13,15,24,by26,a2band, 8: 23.3which 0 (Ihr ISmi BEDFORDSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH SECOND ORCHESTRA - ONE NAYO @ Central Hall,WestTollcross • 0131 229 2921 ♦ See p:l85 For their first concert at this year's Festival of British Youth Orchestras the Bedfordshire County Youth Second Orchestra presents a programme of music for brass, Aug 20:wind1230and(Ihr)percussion. £5.00(£200) (FreeSUDC)

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BEDFORDSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH SECOND ORCHESTRA - TWO NAYO @ Central H I ,West Tollcross • 0131 229 2921 » Seep: 185 In their second FBYO concert, Bedfordshire's young musicians play ballet music fr Delibes' 'Coppelia', Prokofiev's Sinfonia Concertante for Cello and Orchestra, Tchaikovsky's 'Romeo and Juliet' Overture and Edward Cowie's 'Fifteen Minute Australia' Aug20; 19.. 30 (2hrs) £8.00(£3.50) (FreeSUDC) BEETHOVEN AFTER LUNCH Royal Over-Seas League, Overseas House, 100 Princes St • 0131 225 1501 » See p: 188 Changing programmes includingby 'award-winning Archduke' and musicians 'Ghost'Trio'including s 'Moonlight' and 'Appassionata' Sonatas, daily performed Sara Temple (clarinet), Catherine Milledge (piano) and Victoria Simonsen (cello). Coffee/tea and shortbread Aug 11-14: 14.included 30 (Ihr) in£7,ticket 50(£5.0price. 0)

www.edfringe.coni STUART BELL Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street *0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Emotive and powerful music from this Kirkcaldy-based singer songwriter offering thought provoking observations on life with personal and insightful lyrics. touching Aug 4-8: 20.and10 memorable (45mins) £5.00musical (£4.00) style' Fife Free Press. Han Dates: 27 28 29 »3i : 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 JONNY BERLINER C, Chambers Street» 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 Somewhere between Van Morrison and the Muppets is Yorkshire's finest tunesmith, Jonny Berliner - and still leaving toast everywhere too. Last year's Fringe sell-out returns to make you even happier. 'Catch this up-and-coming Leeds trio before they get famous'11,1Guardian. Jul 30-Aug 3-24: 23.00 (SOmins) £8.50 (£7.50) K.T21 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE BEST OFT BREAK The Liquid Room, 9 Victoria Street • 0870 169 0100 • See p: 184 AAugshowcase of some£5.0of0 Scotland's best new bands. 10: I9.00(3hrs) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i , 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 !5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 BHEARD @ C 02 C o2, Oxygen, Infirmary Street • 0870 701 5105 * See p: 177 An unplugged and unexpected evening of acoustic singer-songwriters handpicked from across the Fringe. Join bfifteen, producers of Love at First, to stay up late, chill out drinks£6.in.50 (£5.Late50)bar. www.bfifteen.com Augand10-24:get0.the 30 (2hrs) World Premiere Dates: 7728 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728 29 B MINOR MASS Ludus Baroque Bach Weekend Canongate Kirk, Canongate, Royal Mile *0131 226 0000 • See p: 178 This 'eve of festival' performance with the magical singers Trinity Baroque is a firm favourite; let Bach's heavenly music lift your spirits and inspire you for the riches and variety Aug 9: 19.of3this 0 (2hrsyear'ISmis festival. ns) £1200 (£9.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ERIC BOGLE Boots @ The Reid The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 • See p: 187 'Green Fields of France'. 'Willie Mcbride'. 'Now I'm Easy'. Eric Bogle has written some of the classic folk songs. All human life is here - tender love songs, humorous songs,20,22: protest songs, all delivered in an easy, polished style. Aug Aug 21: 19.021.0 (I1hr5 (I35mihr 35mi ns) ns) £ 1200 (£ 10.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE BONGO CLUB CABARET FEATURING DUSTY LIMITS The Bongo Club, 14 New Street • 0131 558 7604 • See p: 177 Legendary variety performance of artistic excellence. Local and international music and entertainment, from the breathtakingly beautiful to the downright bizarre, embodying the0 (5hrs) authentic Aug 3-7: 22.107-21, £7.02200 0 (£5.Fringe 00) spirit Followed by DJs until the wee small hours. nAug 10-14, 2 4-25: (7hrs) §Aug 22: 2200 (7hrs) £8.00 (£6.00) uni 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Festival fashion: Check out our new clothing range at www.edfringe.com/shop

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BRAHMS AFTER LUNCH ROSLArts Royal Over-Seas League, Overseas House, 100 Princes Street * 0131 225 1501 See p:l88 Changing programmes daily including piano quartets, sonatas and lieder by Brahms, plus works by other composers, performed by award-winning musicians including the Fidello Piano Quartet and pianist Andrew Aarons. Coffee/tea and shortbread included Aug 18-21:in 14.ticket 30 (Ihr)price.£7,50(£5.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3! i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 » BROOKE DOHERTY SINGS Eversholt Music Ltd Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street *0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 See a young Australian singer/songwriter perform in a downbeat and contemporary folk style with subtle jazz and blues overtones. Supported by her studio band she is perfect4-10:end22.of30 evening Aug (Ihr30mins)entertainment £7,00 (£6.00) Admission price includes first drink. EIZH Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 BUDAPEST Forth One Fringe at Smirnoff Underbelly Smirnoff Underbelly, Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0870 745 3083 • Seep:l9l Fresh from signing a major US label deal, hotly-tipped 5-piece Budapest play tracks from their critically acclaimed debut album, 'Too Blind to Hear' as well as showcasing songs21:from Aug 2130their (5hrs)forthcoming £5.00 album. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 BUONA SERA SIGNORINA Valvona & Crolla Valvona & Crolla, 19 Elm Row, top of Leith Walk • 0131 556 7800 • See p: 191 Philip Contini and his band - a brand new show of Italian romance and Neapolitan passion - songs and stories from the 40s and 50s. 'Contini's fresh enthusiasm will blow over you likeISmians)sweet summer Aug4: 20.00(Ihr £10.00(£8. 00) breeze' Evening News. Aug Aug 7-8, 12,119:4,113.6,2001,(I23:hr 20.15mi00ns)(I hr£ 10.I Smi00n(£8.s) £00)12.00 (£9.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ADRIAN BYRON BURNS Cafe Royal Fringe Theatre, 17 West Register Street * 0131 556 2549 • See p: 178 UK Acoustic Artist of the Year 1999/2000, opening act for the 'Bil Wyman & the Rhythm Kings' UK tour (1999/2000). After an explosive, critically acclaimed Fringe debut off thebookiheels of his10.world Aug 1-25:(2002), 18.05Adrian (SOmins)returns £8.00 (£5.hot00/for ngs 4+)(£ 00/Tickettour.with bonus CD) ds 123 4 5 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 ADRIAN BYRON BURNS Guildford See p:l83 Arms, I West Register Street (off East End Princes Street) * 0131 556 4312 Native ©(Washington DC, The Funky Troubadour', extraordinary blues/jazz craftsman. Evening hosted by top local acoustic band Yard of Ale. Sponsored by Edinburgh' Brewery. Aug 22: 20.s00Caledonian (4hrs) (Free Non-ticketed) Dates . ■ : 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2; CADENZA Cadenza Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, Candlemaker Row *0131 664 3798 • See p: 182 Faure Requiem and World Premiere of O Columba by Scottish composer Ken Johnston. Successful and acclaimed choir. Conductor Jenny Sumerling, with Philomusica. Organist Stephen Doughty. Clare Debono, Soprano. Jared Holt, Baritone. Aug 16: 20.Also 00 (2hrs)Faure: £1200Cantique (£9.00) de Jean Racine. Highly recommended. World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 : 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

St George's West Church, 58 Shandwick Place •0131 225 7048 • See p: 189 A dazzling display of dexterity and verve - three tap dancers on huge drums, African |l percussion, hypnotic sand-dance and hilarious vocal banter 'has to be seen to be i ; believed' Evening21.3News 2000 ***** Aug 1-7,11-14: Aug8-10,15-17: 21.030(Ihr) (Ihr)£I200(£I0.00) £I3.00(£I 1.00) HSU 01 Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 I 3 14 I 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29Jj CANADIAN CELTIC COWBOY Eachdraidh I C central, CaHton Hotel, North Bridge • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 178 ;jl You may have seen him canoeing down the Royal Mile. Or perhaps leap-frogging off -|| the end of Arthur's Seat? He's a one-man braveheart musical, he'll have his gun, his ill sword,1-24:his23.musical Aug 55 (SOmiinstruments. ns) £7.50 (£6.50)He cannot bring his horse. World Premiere •HSU Datps 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CANTO VIVO! Valvona & Crolla Valvona & Crolla, 19 Elm Row, top of Leith Walk • 0131 556 7800 ♦ See p: 193 1 Claire DeBono (Soprano) Simon Thacker (Guitar) return after 2002's stunning sellout run with a breathtaking new programme of music from across the world, including Spain, Brazil, Italy and Uruguay... 'A privilege to hear' Scotsman. 'Dazzling' LiAugst. 9,12,20,22: 20.00 (I hr lOmins) £ 10.00 (£8.00) Aug 14,23: 18.00(Ihr IOmins) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 CATHEDRAL FESTIVAL CELEBRITY ORGAN RECITALS ; St Mary's Cathedral ^ St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place • Info: 0131 225 6293 • See p: 189 Free hour-long recitals on the renowned 1879 Father Willis Organ: Sunday 10th Clive Driskell-Smith (Royal College of Organists Performer of the Year); Sunday 17th James Durham Cathedral). Aug 10,Lancelot 17: 16.30 (Organist, (Ihr) (FreeNon-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ' CATHEDRAL FESTIVAL CHOIR CONCERT St Mary's Cathedral St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place *0131 226 0000 • See p: 189 To launch their latest CD and to celebrate 25 years of the girl and boy choristers singing together, the internationally renowned choir sings works by Allegri, Bach, Mozart, Aug 23: MacMillan, 19,30 (Ihr ISmiSkempton ns) £6.00 (premiere), Rutter and others. World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CATHEDRAL FESTIVAL LATE-NIGHT CANDLELIT < CONCERTS I St Mary's Cathedral St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 189 I Ith, 13th, 15th: Simon Nieminski (organ) with Alan Emslie (percussion), Catriona MacKay (harp/darsach) and Ruari Wilson (trumpet). 12th, 14th: Matthew Owens (organ) and Susan Hamilton (soprano) perform Baroque Masterpieces, including Bach,11-15: Handel22.3and0 (45mi Purcell. Aug ns) £5.00 Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 I 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CATHEDRAL FESTIVAL LATE-NIGHT CANDLELIT CONCERTS II St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place *0131 226 0000 • See p: 189 18th: Schnittke Piano Works (Simon Smith - piano); 19th: Schubert Choral Works (St 1 Mary's Cathedral Choir); 20th: Schubert's Trout Quintet (St Mary's Music School); 21 sc Schubert Lieder (Jamieson Sutherland - baritone); 22nd: Howard Skempton piano18-22: works.22.30 (45mins) £5.00 Aug Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 |

24 hour Box Office af www.edfringe.com CATHEDRAL FESTIVAL LUNCHTIME CONCERTS St Mary's Cathedral. Palmerston Place ♦ Info: 0131 225 6293 ♦ See p: 189 Four weeks of lunchtime concerts with leading performers from Edinburgh and from the UK's top universities and conservatoires. Highlights include the Eton Choral Course (Monday Mary'ns)s Music School (15th, 16th, 23rd). Aug 4-9,1Choir 1 -12,14-16, 18-23,I2Ith) 5-30:and13.1St0 (40mi (Free Non-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 1 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2« 27 18 29 CATHEDRAL FESTIVAL SUNDAY SERVICES St Mary’s Cathedral, Palmerston Place • Info: 0131 225 6293 • See p: 189 10th: 10.30 Eucharist Berkeley - Missa Brevis, 15.30 Evensong: Praetorius - Magnificat 17th: 10.30 Eucharist Haydn - Little Organ Mass, 15.30 Evensong, Howells - St Paul's Service; 24th: 10.30 Eucharist Lassus - Missa Bell'Amfitrit 15.30 Evensong: Blair in B minor. Aug Aug 10,10,117,7,224:4: 10.15.3300 (Ihr (40miISmi ns) ns) (Free Non-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CATHEDRAL FESTIVAL WEEKDAY SERVICES St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place • Info: 0131 225 6293 • See p: 189 Sung by the internationally renowned Cathedral Choir from Monday-Friday. On Wednesday 13th Evensong is broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 (16.00-17.00) and includes a World18-22: Premiere by Gavin Bryars. Doors close at 15.45. Aug Aug 13:11 -12,16.104-15, 0 (I hr) 17.30 (40mins) (Free Non-ticketed) World Premiere : Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 CATRIONA MCKAY (SCOTTISH HARP) AND FRIENDS St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street * 0131 225 3847 • See p:l88 'Aug Totally18: in19.charge instrument 30 (2hrs)of£8.her00 (£6. 00) and mistress of her craft' Irish Music Magazine. Dates: 27.28 29 30 3ii 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CAULD BLAST ORCHESTRA II The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street» 0131 668 2019 » See p: 187 The definitive Scottish music ensemble return for an all too rare performance. Celtic reels, wild jazz improvisations and beautiful airs all played by a who's who of music£I3.scene. i . the Augcurrent 24: 20.00Scottish (2hrs30mins) 00(£I 1.Not 00) to be missed! I Dates: 27 28 29 30 3ii 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CELEBRITY ORGAN RECITALS 2003 St Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Royal Mile • 0131 226 2998 ♦ See p: 189 Celebrity Organ Recitals 2003. Michael Harris at the magnificent Rieger Organ in St Giles'. 20.00(Ihr Programme Aug6: ISmiincludes ns) £7,00(£5.music 00) by Buxtehude, Bach, Ritter and Litaize. •Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CEOL IS ORAIN St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street *0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 Lothian Gaelic Choir present choral and solo singing with harp accompaniment A unique22: blend of Gaelic Aug 19.30 (2hrs) £8.00sounds. (£6.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 U 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MANU CHAO Edinburgh 4 See p:l80 Corn Exchange, I I Newmarket Road, Slateford • 0870 169 0100 S Truly vibrant fusion of world music, dance and rock. A brilliant show with influences from across the world. i Aug 14: 19.30 (3hrs) £15.00 B Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

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For all your Fringe tickets i all: 0131226 0000 CITY OF SHEFFIELD YOUTH ORCHESTRA National Association of Youth Orchestras NAYO @ Central Hall,West Tollcross » 0131 229 2921 • See p:l85 The City of Sheffield Youth Orchestra last appeared at the Festival of British Youth Orchestras in 1999 and we are pleased to welcome them back this year with a programme s First Symphony. Aug 21: 19.30that (2hrs)includes £8.00 (£3.Mahler' 50) (FreeSUDC) Oates: 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CLARINET CONTRASTS - KATE MCDERMOTT Classics @The Reid The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 ♦ See p: 187 From Mozart to Dalby,Vienna to Glasgow, Kate McDermott (clarinet) and Jil Morton (piano) present a contrasting programme of clarinet works including virtuosic showpieces, popular repertoire, a recently commissioned work and chamber guest00)violist Emma Stevenson. Aug21: 13.music. 15 (Ihr)With £5.00(£3. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CLASSICS FORVIOLIN, CELLO AND PIANO St Cecilia's Hall, Niddry Street, Cowgate ♦ 0131 226 0000 • See p: 189 The American Trio diVita will present classical compositions for violin (Michael Antonello), cello (Scott Adelman) and piano (Peter Arnstein) by Mendelssohn, Beethoven and Brahms. Their Fringe debut will include the world premiere of Arnstein' sTrio30Jazzico Nostalgico. Aug (Ihr30mins) £7.00 (£5.00) Aug 11,13:113.4: 119.5 (Ihr30mins) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 » See p: 187 Aug 12,15: 13.15 (Ihr) £5.00(£3.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE CLOWND OF MUSIC Randy Wilson - Potwash Hill Productions C o2, Oxygen, Infirmary Street • 0870 701 5105* See p: 177 Texan Randy Wilson came to Dunoon, Scotland with the US Navy in 1982. He's still here - with a cheerful blend of stand-up and lunacy, plus a spoonful of jazz. Certain Julcowboy 30-Auglanguage 24: 18,50may(SSmioffend ns) £7,5(but 0 (£6.probably 50) not!). World Premiere • HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 123456789 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 COMME DES STARS Comme des Stars C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 178 Comme Des Stars are more than a tribute act Bringing Piaf to life they take you on a rollercoaster ride through the history of French Song. A thrilling performance to makeI-11, your13-24: heart23.ache soar.50) Aug 15 (IhrandISmiyour ns) £8.soul50 (£7. World Premiere * H5H Dates:27 28 29 30 3 1 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 11 2 13 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 20 2 1 22 23 24 25 262 2829 THE CONCERTO/CHORAL CONCERTS WITH MR DANIEL CUMMINGS HWS Rembiko Project The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square *0131 662 8740 • See p: 187 The celebrated LA.Youth Orchestra & Chorale from Harvard-Westlake School performs an exquisite 60 minute programme featuring instrumental and vocal solos from Mozart Brahms, Schubert Dvorak and more. Led by an award-winning American composer-conductor. Aug 13,16: 13.15 (Ihr) £5.00(£3.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Still haven’t found what you’re locking for? Try our comprehensive search facility on www.edfringe.com/shows

CUMBRIA YOUTH ORCHESTRA National Association of Youth Orchestras NAYO @ Central Hall, West Tollcross • 0131 229 2921 • See p:l85 After their debut at last year's Festival, Cumbria Youth Orchestra return with Goldschmidt's Passacaglia for Orchestra, Cecil Coles' 'Behind the Lines', excerpts from Holst's 'Planets' and music for stage and screen by Gershwin, Porter, Williams and Aug Goodwin. 14: 19.30 (2hni) £8.00(£3.50) (FreeSUDC) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 DAIMH Roots @The Reid The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 • See p: 187 Bringing together an exciting combination of young musicians from Ireland, Cape Breton, California and the Highlands of Scotland, the band embodies the close links that Gaelic00 (£8.world. Aug 23:still 19,exist00 (Iinhrtoday' 35mins)s £10. 00) 'Fluent, zestful, collective sound' Herald. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829! DEAF SHEPHERD - THE I0TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Deaf Shepherd 1j The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street • 0131 668 2019 • See p: 187 'Quite simply the best folk band Scotland has produced in many a year' Scotsman. 'You won' of traditional music' Irish Music Magazine. Aug 17: 19.t3hear 0 (2hrs)a better £I2.00(£Iexample 1.00 outside cabaret area)Scottish (£8.00 Concession) Dates: 2/ 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 DEAN FRIEDMAN - SONGS FOR GROWNUPS Nokia Orange , Assembly Rooms, 54Assembly George Street • 0131 226 2428 » See p: 176 2003 marks the 25th anniversary of Dean Friedman' s classic hits, ' L ucky Stars' and j 'Lydia'. Since then, this legendary singer/songwriter has established a loyal international following with the sophisticated, profound and funny work of a master songsmith. Aug 1-7,12-14,18-21,25:18.18.3535(Ihr)(Ihr)£10,£9.000(£8. 0(£7.000)0) Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: HHJ1 Dates 113 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 DIRTY VEGAS T onLiquid the Room, Fringe9 Victoria Street *0870 169 0100 • See p: 184 The Dance music played£10.live00 with a chilled-out Ibiza flavour. Aug 14: 19,00 (3hrs) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 293 DISCO AT JONGLEURS Jongleurs Comedy Jongleurs Comedy Club, Leith Street • 08707 87 07 07 • See p:!83 Grab a handbag and dance till 3 am to the best in cheesy club classics, 80s revival and ■; poptastic hits from today.miGroovy! Aug 1-3,6-10,13-17,19-24: dnight (3hrs)Tickets £4.00 (£3.available 00) on the door. Dates 27 28 29 3i 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 13 14 15 16 17 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 DONNIE MUNRO - GAELIC HEART The Queen's Hall I The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street • 0131 668 2019 ♦ See p: 187 The former Runrig singer returns to his roots with a show that features his dynamic band, consisting of the best of Scotland's musicians, in a very rare Edinburgh performance. Aug 12: 21,00 (2hrs) £16.00 (£14.00) j Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 1 M4 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 j DOUGIE MACLEAN IN CONCERT j Dougie The Queen'MacLean s Hall, Clerk Street • 0131 668 2019 • See p; 187 j Scotland' song 'Caledonia' music fors 'finest The Lastsinger-songwriter, of the Mohicans'internationally-renowned , BBC's 'A Mug's Game' for andhis'SongRoads' , , ! performs in a favourite venue. ' A musical hero...' Wall Street Journal. Aug 15-16: 19.30 (2hrs) £ 1250 (£ 10.00) 5 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 j

24 hour Box Office at www.edfringe.com DRUMCAFE INTERACTIVE Rocket @ Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 556 3102 • Seep:l87 Drumcafe Interactive: each audience member gets a drum and is facilitated alongside our world-class team of drummers and dancers. The unforgettable experience of making music in an orchestra of up to 170... performed over 3,000 times in 19 countries. Aug 4-9,11-16: 15.15 (Ihr) £8.00 UK Premiere • HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 I 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 DUNCAN CHISHOLM & IVAN DREVER The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square >0131 662 8740 ♦ See p: 187 Chisholm's superb fiddling has featured hugely in the sound ofWolfstone and Blazin' Fiddles. Orcadian Drever's distinctive vocals and sympathetic guitar make a perfect musicalI I: match Aug 19.00 (I hrfor35mia concert ns) £10,00of(£8.great 00) Scottish music. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 DURUTTI COLUMN The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street • 0131 668 2019 » See p: 187 Probably the most underrated act on the legendary Factory label. Seminal Mancunian Aug 6: 19.30guitarist (2hrs) £12.Vinni 50 Reilly creates beautiful neo-classical minimalist music. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 EDINBURGH RENAISSANCE BAND -THETHISTLE ANDTHE ROSE St Cecilia's Hall, Niddry Street, Cowgate • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 189 Mediaeval and renaissance music from the English and Scottish courts - united exactly 400 years ago. Huge variety of period instruments. Historic dancers Polyhymnia. Enjoyable, lively and£7.0unique show - not to be missed! Aug 19.30 (Ihr30mins) Aug 13,15: 1I6.5-16:00(lhr30mins) Loop system0avai(£5.l0abl0)e. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 EDINBURGH SCHOOLS CONCERT BAND AND WIND ENSEMBLE NATO @ Central Hall,West Tollcross • 0131 229 2921 • See p: 185 In the first half the Concert Band performs John Williams' 'Midway March' and Ellerby's 'Big Easy' Suite. After the interval the Wind Ensemble's programme includes Edward Frank Ticheli's 'Vesuvius'. Aug 26: 19.Gregson' 30 (2hrs)s £8.'Festivo' 00 (£3.5and 0) (FreeSUDC) Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 M 27 28 29 EDINBURGH SCHOOLS JAZZ ORCHESTRA NATO @ Central Hall,West Tollcross ■ 0131 229 2921 • See p:l85 Edinburgh's talented young jazz musicians return under their tireless director, Dan Hallam. He's keeping the programme under his hat but expect the band's usual exciting mix -(Ihr) 40s £5.Swing & 90s Rock and Latin. Aug30: 1130 00(£3.to00)80s(FreeSUDC) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 EDINBURGH SECONDARY SCHOOLS ORCHESTRA NATO @ Central Hall,West Tollcross •0131 229 2921 • See p:!85 The cream of Edinburgh's young musicians perform the slow movement from Rodrigo's Concierto deAranjuez, Scottish composer John Maxwell Geddes' 'The Hillhouse', music by Wagner and Chavez and finish off with Glazunov's Fifth Symphony. Aug30: 19.30 (2hrs) £8.00(£3.50) (FreeSUDC) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

eva PRESENTS BOOTHBY GRAFFOE affoe plucks comedy from confusion and brilliance from thin air... Spectacular” ***** The Scotsman www.boothbygraffoe.com ASSEMBLY ROOMS 1st to 25th August at 7.30pm (No show 12th) .-MM SUSANNAH YORK THE LOVES OF SHAKESPEARE’S WOMEN “Vital,inte!ligent... a sensation” M Daily Mail ^ ST GEORGE’S WEST in as 7th to 25th August at 2.30pm (No Sunday shorn

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For all your Fringe tickets call: 0131226 0000 EDINBURGH SYMPHONY BAROQUE Classics @ The Reid The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 • See p: 187 One of the apremier musicingroups in Scotland, consort hassemialready established regular amateur series ofearly concerts the capital, bringingtheprofessionals, professionals, Aug5: 13.15 (Ihr)and£5,students 00(£3.00)together in a performing environment. Dates: 27 28 2-) 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 EDLIAN PIANO TRIO St Andrew's and St George's at Festival Time St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street *0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 Schubert's masterpiece, the B-FlatTrio, along side deeply moving Russian works by Arensky Aug 12: 19.and30 Glinka. (2hrs) £8.00 (£6.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ELI ANA TOMKINS - SWEET JAZZ •A/.Z7 Calton Seep: 178Theatre CafeBar, Calton Centre, 121 Montgomery St • 0131 226 0000 Relax with quartet The perfect late-night venue. Eliana Tomkins, of London's sellout club JAZZ7, sings Gershwin to Brubeck. '... tells the stories with a gentle intimacy...'JozzFM. Table seating. Delicious food, www.jazz7.co.uk (Prog2,guest vocalists) Prog Aug 4-6,1,8-10, 19-20,22-24:See2200(lhr50mins) Pnog2I Aug7,l 14,118,2-13, 21: 22.15-17, 10 (IhrSOmins) venue listing for mul£7.ti0p0le(£5.show00)offer Hflll Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ELIZABETH MCKEON,ALAN JACQUES St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 0131 225 3847 • See p:!88 Edinburgh's popular soprano sings Debussy's Ariettes Oubliees, Richard Strauss's Four24:Last14.Songs, songs by£7.Liszt, Aug 30 (Ihr45mins) 00 (£5.Mozart. 00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE EMILY SMITH BAND The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 • See p: 187 Winner of this year's BBC Scotland's Young Traditional Musician of the Year award, Emily has a voice that is powerfully compelling, drawing the listener in with maturity that Aug belies 19: 19.0her0 (I hrage.35miSoulful ns) £ 10.songs 00 (£8,0and 0) lively tunes. Dates: 27 28 29 3o 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ENSEMBLE St Andrew's and St George's at Festival Time St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 0131 225 3847 • See p; 188 Opera, operetta and musical highlights from 20 years of performances (14 at the Fringe).24: A19.3singing Aug 0 (2hrs)group £8.00 (£6.with00)something for everyone. Dates: 27 28 29 3] 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 AN EVENING WITH MR DICKENS Cameo St Mark's Unitarian Church, Castle Terrace •0131 226 0000 • See p:!89 Cameo's 14th Fringe show is a costumed mid-Victorian extravaganza combining dramatised extracts from Dickens' novels with period music. 'Delightful' Scotsman. www.cameo.edinburgh.btinternetco.uk. See also Free Lunchtime concerts at St Mark'9,s21:on 13.9 0&0 (45mi 21stnAugust Aug s) (Free Ti c ket e d) Aug 22-23: 20.00(lhr45mins) £7,00 (£5.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 EXILE/DJ ROSCOE Forth One Fringe at Smirnoff Underbelly Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 • Seep:192 Drum 'n' bass artist Exile (Moving Shadow, Renegade Hardware, Beta) premieres his live showcase. Rotation from Manchester's finest genre blender DJ Roscoe (Subtub, Eastern16: 22.Block). Aug 30 (5hrs)Beats, £5.00bass, laptops, ridiculous noises and sonic hooliganism. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 88

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FAIR AND TENDER LADIES Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket • 0131 225 8961 • Seep: 180 A Highland harp completes the spell as two sisters from northern Scotland weave a web of words and music. Escape the hubbub of the High Street for a relaxing prelunch appetiser spiced with pathos and humour. Aug4-9: 11.45 (Ihr) £5.00(£4.50) Dates: 27 28 29 30 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FARRE FROM TRIUMPHING COURTE Valvona & Crolla, 19 Elm Row, top of Leith Walk -0131556 7800 • See p: 193 From the opulence of the English and Scottish courts to a bleak border stronghold where a widow mourns her murdered husband, Red Campion present an exhilarating mix of Renaissance 'art' and folk music - vocal and instrumental. Aug 18-19: 11.00 (I hr 30mins) £10.00 (£7.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 St Mark's Unitarian Church, Castle Terrace •0131 226 0000 • See p: 189 Aug 29: 19.30 (Ihr20mins) £10.00 (£7,00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 V 28 19 FAURE ON THE FRINGE St George's West Church, 58 Shandwick Place • 225 7048 • See p: 189 Your chance to be a Fringe performer or sit back and enjoy the concert! Come and sing Faure's most popular works 'Requiem' and 'Cantique de Jean Racine.' Learn at 14.00. Concert at 18.00. Proceeds to Waverley Care. Aug Aug 10:10: 18.I4.0000(3hrs) (2hrs) £8.£ 10.0000(£7.(£8.00)00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 M 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FESTIVAL EVENSONG Old St Paul's Church, Jeffrey Street • 226 0000 • See p:l85 The choir of Old St Paul's Church sings choral evensong featuring Herbert Howells 'Collegium Regale' canticles and music by Stanford and Tavener. The service will be followed by Solemn Benediction. Aug 17: 18.30 (Ihr) (FreeNon-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 1 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FESTIVAL MASSES Old St Paul's Music 2003 Old St Paul's Church, Jeffrey Street •0131 226 0000 • See p:l85 Festive worship with Old St Paul's congregation.The Parisian elegance of Durufle's Cum Jubilo Mass (10th Aug), and Gounod's StCecilia Mass (17th Aug), contrasted with the music of today's Scotland: James McMillan's Mass (24th Aug). Aug 10,17,24: 10.30 (Ihr30mins) (Free Non-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 1 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FESTIVAL OF BRITISH YOUTH ORCHESTRAS NAYO @ Central Hall,West Tollcross • 0131 229 2921 • See p: 185 Now in its 24th year, the Festival of British Youth Orchestras again presents an exciting and varied programme of classical music played by the finest youth orchestras and ensembles from the UK and abroad. Aug 9,11-12,14-16,18-23,25-30: 19.30 (2hrs) £8.00 (£3.50) (FreeSUDC) Aug 10: 14.00 (I hr) (Free Non-ticketed at the Royal Museum) Aug 16,19-22,25-30: 12.30 (Ihr) £5.00(£2.00) (FreeSUDC) Aug 31: 18.00 (I hr) (Free Non-ticketed at St Giles'Cathedral) Dates:27 28 29 30 3l 12345 67 89 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 1718 19 FESTIVAL RTO Canongate Kirk, Canongate, Royal Mile • 226 0000 • See p: 178 Just when you thought it safe to go back to the Canongate Kirk, the RTO returns. Join the crowds of misguided fans who can't give this orchestra the miss it deserves. Aug 30: 17.00 (I hr I Smins) £2.50 (£ 1.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

For all vour Fringe tickets call: 0131226 0000 FIDDLE, HARP AND VOICE St Andrew's and St George's at Festival Time St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street *0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 Isobel Mieras and Jim Ferguson present a programme of songs, laments, slow airs, strathspeys Aug 20: 19.30and(2hns)reels.£8.00 (£6.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FIFE YOUTH CONCERT BAND NAYO @ Central Hall,West Tollcross « 0131 229 2921 • See p:l85 The Fifer's cross the Forth to play Philip Sparke's 'To a New Dawn', RW Smith's 'Isle of Calypso' and a symphonic suite of Michael Kamen's music for the 'Band of Brothers'1X30television Aug21: (Ihr) £5.series. 00(£2.00) (FreeSUDC) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FIFEYOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA NAYO @ Central Hall, West Tollcross • 0131 229 2921 • See p:l85 FYJO's concert at the Festival of British Youth Orchestras is always a highlight. Richard Michael, their fearless director, will lead you and the band on a journey through fun for children. Aug26: 12.the30world (Ihr) £5.of0jazz. 0(£2,00)Great (FreeSUDC) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FIFEYOUTH ORCHESTRA NAYO @ Central Hall,West Tollcross ‘0131 229 2921 • See p: 185 Regular Festival of British Youth Orchestras performers Fife Youth Orchestra return with a programme that includes Beethoven's 'Egmont' Overture,Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme with cello soloist Catriona Hetherington and Malcolm19.Arnold' Aug28: 30 (2hrs)s Second £8.00(£3.Symphony. 50) (FreeSUDC) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FIFEYOUTH STRING ORCHESTRAAND PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE NAYO @ Central Hall,West Tollcross « 0131 229 2921 • See p: 185 Joint concert by two groups of Fife musicians.The strings play music by Holst, Albinoni and from 'The Sound of Music'.The percussionists play Brown's 'Brazilian Street28:Dance' and £5.Lipner' s 'City(FreeSUDq Soca'. Aug IZ30 (Ihr) 00(£100) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FINE FRIDAY The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square » 0131 662 8740 » See p: 187 Formed from a collaboration between three young veterans of Edinburgh's session scene, Anna-Wendy Sevenson, Kris Drever and Nuala Kennedy are one of Scotland's top traditional trios. Committed musicianship, discerning material and imagination - a star firmly the Ascendant Aug 7; 19.30in(Ihr35mins) £10.00 (£8.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

FLAMENCO FLAMENCO! The Bongo Club, 14 New Street ♦ 0131 558 7604 • See p: 177 The fiery spirit of Southern Spain. Astonishing guitar playing, joyous dance, spine tingling songs. Exciting, authentic, powerful. Third sell-out year for this Barcelona based group - buy tickets early! Special family matinees Saturday afternoons - bring the kids! 21 -22,24-25: 20.00 (I hr I Omins) £7.50 (£5.00) Aug Aug 4-10, 16:16.00 (I hr I Omins) UL3J Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 i . 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 . Meadow Bar, Bucdeuch Street *0131 667 6907 • See p: 184 Aug 7-9,14-16,21 -23: 2230 (I hr I Omins) £7.50 (£5.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 11 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Studio 24,24-26 Calton Road • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Aug Aug 23:13-15,16.107-19: 0 (I hr20.I Omi00n(Is)hr I Omins) £7.50 (£5.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FLEAMARKET FESTIVAL OF FUNK Fleamarket See p:l8l @The Counting House, 32c West Nicholson Street • 07812 349 068 • After last year's hugely successful Fringe debut, Fleamarket is back with three live | bands every nighc jazz, ska, blues and big band funk. Open mic until 10 pm. 'For funk | lovers,3-4,the6-11,mothership Aug 13-18,20-25:hasI9.0landed' 0(8hrs) £5.Scotsman 00 (£3.50)(2002). I Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 18 ^ 20 21 22 23 24 25

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24 hour Box Office ai www.edfringe.coni FLUTE FLUTTERS CHILDREN S CONCERT Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, Candlemaker Row *0131 226 0000 • See p: 182 Energetic flute duo performs Hansel and Gretel, Carmen Suite,William Tell Overture and many other classic pieces. For details of the pre-performance workshop and the evening Aug 15: concert I9.00(2hrs)please £8.00 visit (£5.00)www.fluteflutters.co.uk Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 ! 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FORTH ONE FRINGE AT SMIRNOFF UNDERBELLY forth One Fringe at Smirnoff Underbelly Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 • Seep:192 From the biggest names to the best new bands, this is the festival's finest live music programme. Listen to 97.3 Forth One, ring the box office or check out Julwww.smirnofTunderbelly.co.uk 31-Aug 24: 22.30 (5hrs) £5.00 for full listings and prices. Dates 27 28 29 3C3i 123 456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 | THE FOUR SEASONS St Mary’s Cathedral, Palmerston Place *0131 226 0000 • See p: 189 ! Philomusica of Edinburgh perform Vivaldi's most popular work Lawrence Dunn ! solo violin. Programme also includes Handel's magnificent 'Concerto a Due Cori' i featuring two antiphonal wind groups and a new arrangement of Bach's great G i minor Aug 22:fugue. 20.00(lhr45mins) £8.00 (£6.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 l 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 ! 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FRANCIS GEORGE SCOTT 1880-1958 St Andrew's & St George’s Church, 13 George Street *0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 Songs by the Scottish composer, piano music by Chopin, Patricia Bacon (Soprano), Margaret Aug 10: 15.Fyfe00(Ihr)(Piano). £6.00(£4.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3! i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

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lllltf MICHAEL FRANTI The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street» 0870 169 0100 » See p: 187 With Aug 5:Spearhead, 19.30 (2hrs) politically £12.50 enlightened hip hop. A truly incredible live show. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FREE LUNCHTIME? St Mark's Unitarian Church, Castle Terrace *0131 226 0000 • See p: 189 Collect our venue programme including 'Free Lunchtime?' concerts by: Steve Morrison (guitar)/Cameo/Dundee Youth Choir/Christian and Co./Clare Jones (piano)/Lucy Aug 7-9,12-13,Cartledge 15,18,20-21,(flute) 25,29:and13.0others. 0 (45mins)Also (Freereadings Ticketed) and dance workshop. Dates: 27 28 z> 30 31 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2t n STEPHEN FRETWELL Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 • Seep:192 Compared, in part, to Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Nick Drake, Fretwell's unique song writing style and astounding vocal range have secured the 20-year-old the praise he currently Aug 17: 2130 enjoys. (5hrs) £6.'H00is delivery is all composed intensity and power' NME. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FUSIONS St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street *0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 Exciting new group 'Philos' performs music from Baroque to Modern on violin, flute, guitar, and African drums. Aug I I:harpsicord, 12.30 (Ihr) marimbas (FreeNon-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FUTURE OF JUNIOR Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 ♦ Seep:192 An explosive four-piece garage rock outfit currently taking the London gig circuit by storm. Influences ranging from Sonic Youth to Supergrass make Future of Junior an energetic, Aug 7: 22.3infectious 0 (5hrs) £5.0must 0 see. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE GADFLYS The Famous Spiegeltent, George Square Gardens •0131 662 8740 • See p: 191 Part of the febric of the tent - this band crafts songs that taste of folk roots, soul, R&B with a nip or two of jazz! They're all and none of these descriptions but original Aug 11,1and 8-19:reeking 22.00 (I with hr) £ 10.style! 00 (£8.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 DICK GAUGHAN The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 ♦ See p: 187 Born in Glasgow and raised in Leith, Dick has developed into one of the most respected and sought after musicians in the UK. An early member of the Boys of the Lough,23:he21.has created a formidable Aug 15 (Ihr35mins) £10.00 (£8.00)solo reputation. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 112 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 GODDARD Smirnoff 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 • See Cowgate, p:!92 (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 'A singer who is a joy to listen to' Evening News leads 'Scotland's best up and coming funk-soul outfit' B/ues & Soul Magazine. Singer-songwriter Jeremy Goddard leads this unique international band. Two nights only. Preview Aug(5hrs) 2: 2230£5.(Shrs) Aug 9: 2130 00 (Free Non-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

For ail your Fringe tickets call: 0131226000(1 GOSPEL MUSIC WORKSHOP London Community Gospel Choir St Cut's, 5 Lothian Road »0845 345 3531 • See p: 189 Learn and see how it's done and then be part of the Grand Finale on Thursday 8th. Just Aug bring 4-8: 14.yourself, 00 (2hrs) your £6.00 voice (£5.00)and your soul! (And have a coffee on us) HZ31 Dates: 27 28 29 30 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 GRANDADDY The Liquid Room, 9 Victoria Street • 0870 169 0100 • See p: 184 Quirky always £10. interesting. Aug 23: and I9.00(3hrs) 00 American alternative rock with a Leftfield feel. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 > GRIM NORTHERN SOCIAL The Liquid Room, 9 Victoria Street • 0870 169 0100 • See p: 184 One Aug 9:of19,Scotland' 30 (3hrs)s £7.brightest 50 new bands. Just signed a major record deal. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 GUITAREVIVAL Valvona & Crolla, 19 Elm Row, top of Leith Walk • 0131 556 7800 » See p: 193 LucaVillani plays a joyful tribute to Maestro Segovia and his classical guitar, from Italian Baroque to Spanish Impressionism. A gallery of highlights include Albeniz, Bach, Ponce, Scarlatti, Sor.TarregaTurina,Villa-Lobos. 'A fine touch' Martin Parker Scotsman. Aug 9,13:1120.00(Ihr -12,18-19:lO18.mi0n0s)(I hr I Omins) £9.00 (£7.00) Aug Aug 14: 11. Ominns)s) Aug 20: 15.0000 (I(I hrhr II Omi Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 GUITAR RECITAL St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 Malcolm Watson plays popular guitar classics and stunning virtuoso showpieces from Bach 16:andVillas-Lobos Aug 19.30 (2hrs) £8,0to0 (£6.Rodrigo 00) and Castelnuovo-Tedesco. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 1 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 GUITAR SOLO St Mark's Unitarian Church, Castle Terrace « 0131 226 0000 • See p: 189 Thea Musgrave's 'Postcards from Spain' UK premiere! Plus masterworks by Bach, Henze, Sor, de Falla,Turina. American guitarist from Fife makes his return to the Fringe beyond... interpretive performance to become involved in. Preview10:andAug 8:(2hrs)1230£6.(IAn0hr0 (£4.ISmi ns) (FreeTicketed) Aug 14. 3 0 0 0) Aug 23:18: 19.17.3000 (I(2hrs) Aug hr 45mins) UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M 2 I 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 HANDEL, MOZART AND SCHUMANN St Mark's Unitarian Church, Castle Terrace ’0131 226 0000 • Seep: 189 Mary Young, soprano, and Margaret Fyfe, piano, present a recital of songs by Handel, Mozart17: and Schumann. Aug 15.00(Ihr ISmins) £7.00(£5.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3112 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 HAREM SCAREM IN CONCERT St Cut's, 5 Lothian Road • 0845 345 3531* See p:189 Edinburgh-based band plays traditional acoustic music, blending uplifting tunes with exquisitely harmonised folk-pop vocals. 'A free radical collective... mixing outstanding musicianship with gamine humour... may become a cult classic', Alex Monaghan, Preview AugIrish 2: 23.23.Music 3300 (I(Ihrhr)Magazine. £4.00ns)(£3.£6.00)00(£4.00) Aug3-12,17-22: ISmi H-Il Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 J 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 I 3 14 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

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HARP ANGELS St Andrew's and St George's at Festival Time St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street *0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 Take a musical journey of traditional Scottish, classical, pop and sizzling jazz music from Aug 19:Edinburgh' 19.30 (2hrs)s newest £8.00 (£6.harp 00) ensemble. Dates: 27 28 B 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 NICK HARPER St Stephens, St Stephen Street * 0131 558 3853 • See p: 190 As well as a soulful and distinctive voice, Nick Harper is a rare kind of artist who, with his intense and emotionally charged lyrics reaffirms one's faith in the art of song writing. to be captivated by a colossal talent' Herald. Aug 20-21: 19: 21.'Prepare 323.0 (Ihr) Aug 00 (I hr)£8.£8.00(£6. 00 (£6.00)00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 HARP, PIPES AND SONG St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street *0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 Rod Paterson, Gary West and Wendy Stewart play traditional music - darsach, pipes, guitar, Aug 21:concertina 19,30 (2hrs)and£8.0vocals. 0 (£6.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 HAYDN YOUTH STRING ORCHESTRA OF THE NETHERLANDS - ONE NAYO @ Central Hall, West Tollcross » 0131 229 2921 • See p: 185 This talented Dutch willTheperform Op Lamote 6/7, ariasde from 'Ariodante' .Vanensemble GompePs Path is Handel’s the Goal'Grand (ScottishConcerto Premiere), Grignon' s Monocromies and Elgar' s Elegy. Aug 16: 1130 (Ihr) £5.00(£2.00) (FreeSUDC) Dates:27 28 29 30 31! 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 HAYDN YOUTH STRING ORCHESTRA OF THE NETHERLANDS-TWO NAYO @ Central Hall, West Tollcross • 0131 229 2921 • See p: 185 II 6/7,Avrahami' For their second FBYO concert the &orchestra play Handel' s GrandLamote Concerto s Serenade for Guitar Stringsfor(Scottish Premiere), de Op J Aug Grignon' s Monocromies and Suk' s Serenade Strings. 16: 19.30 (2hrs) £8.00(£3.50) (FreeSUDC) I Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 HIGH SEAS & TIARAS I Old St Paul's Church, Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 3332* See p: 185 j Janet deVigne (soprano) and Simon Marlow (piano) bring their well-loved blend of J warmth, wit and sensitivity to popular classics, favourite operatic arias and Elgar's 'Sea ] Aug Pictures' Morningside 14-15:. (Also 21.00(Ihr IQmins) £7,United 00(£4.00)Church, Holy Corner, Aug 14-15 at 5pm) r Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 I HORSE... ACOUSTICALLY YOURS II The Regular Queen'Music s Hall, Clerk Street • 0131 668 3456 • See p: 187 || Two nightswithof sheer vocalsongs bliss inandtherapport companySheofperforms a womanthewhoultimate touchesHorse her set audience her voice, I:' accompanying herself on£guitar. Aug 13: 20. 0 0 (I hr I Smi n s) 15. 0 0 I Aug 14; 22.30 (I hr I Smins) 9 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 HOT CLUB r The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 • See p: 187 IJ AlexYellowlees Quartet plays Grappelli - Jazz violin magic. 'Scottish Grappelli', jazzI1 violinist Yellowlees performs intoxicating sophisticated,swing-style. exciting music with a melodic inventiveness and infectious, The world-class quartet features ■ Aug Marcus3: 21,Ford (rhythm guitar), 15 (Ihr35mins) £10.00 John (£8.00)CGoldie (guitar), Ed Kelly (double bass). Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

HOT HOT HEAT The Liquid Room, 9 Victoria Street • 0870 169 0100 ♦ See p: 184 Conscious Aug 21: I9.0American 0(3hrs) £12.rap50 linked with Gil Scott-Heron and Jurrassic 5. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE HWS JAZZ EPIPHANY Rocket @ Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place • 0131 556 3102 • Seep:l87 Virtuoso jazz from the LA Music Conservatory. Coltrane, Monk, Bil ie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Miles and more. Trio, Quartet, Big Band and Vocal. A smorgasbord for the soul Aug from 12: 21.the 45 (IWest hr I SmiCoast' ns) £8.s00most (£5.00)celebrated young jazz ensemble. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3! I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 » I'M SORRY I RAN OVERYOUR QUINTUPLETS C o2. Oxygen, Infirmary Street • 0870 701 5105 * See p: 177 Less bleak than it sounds, Mike Hatchard's view of the world is quixotic and offcentre but his songs exude an energetic optimism. Healthily cynical, consistently amusing, awesome. Jul 30-Augpainistically 24: 23.30 (SOmi ns) £7,50 '(£6.Great 50) songs' Spike Milligan. Worid Premiere • EIZU Dates 27 28 2 30 31 113 4 5 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 272829 INDIAN OCEAN The Famous Spiegeltent, George Square Gardens *0131 662 8740 • See p: 191 Free, spontaneous and original, the music of Indian Ocean draws inspiration from Indian folk and classical music, jazz, reggae. Having played to audiences over four continents, in playing Aug 10-11: 20.Indian 30 (IhrOcean lOmins)revels £8.00(£6. 00) live, as each composition is explored anew. Aug 12: 22.00(Ihr IQmins) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 INTERPOL The Liquid Room, 9 Victoria Street • 0870 169 0100 • See p:l84 With strong 80s references and a hint of Joy Division. One of the UK's most promising Aug 24: I9.new 00(3hrs)acts.£10.00 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE INTRIGUE TOUR Sacred Heart Parish Church, 28 Lauriston Street * 0131 343 6863 • See p: 190 AD21 embark on their most ambitious and intriguing tour to date. Enjoy this 5piece playing a blend of pumping rock and laid-back ballads exploring themes around Christianity, laughs £7.and00 Edinburgh. Aug 14-16: 20.li2fe,1 love, (Ihr30mins) (£5.00) Explore the intrigue with AD21. UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 H 15 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ISHBEL KENNEDY MALTMAN PRESENTS St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street ♦ 0131 225 3847 ♦ See p: 188 Recitals; a harp selection from CD 'Ceol' Bel's Celtic Charisma; classical gems (mezzo-soprano) Aug 19-20: 15.00(Ihr)with£6.Stuart 00(£4.00)Hope (piano). Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 i M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ITALIAN BAROQUE St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street« 0131 225 3847 « See p: 188 Tom Latham (Countertenor) and Marcia McDougall (Soprano) performing works including12.Vivaldi' Aug8: 30 (Ihr)s £6.Stabat 00(£4.Mater 00) and A. Scarlatti's Antonio e Cleopatra. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 [4 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

For all your Fringe tickets call: 0131226 0000 JANE BOM-BANE S GREATEST HATS St Mark's Unitarian Church, Castle Terrace ‘0131 226 0000 • See p: 189 Aharmonium parade of queen' originals Top songs,Tenpoems headgear from our funky shows,'Bandlisteringly andever-(r)evolving a surprise peepTimes; inside'Eno.nchanting' 11, where our future old favourites are made... off-beat' Stage. www.janebombane.co.uk. Tickets available from The Garage: 0131 221 9009. JulAug318-9, -Aug13-16, 7,11-12: 00 (£5.entrance 00) to following show 20-22:19.14.303(I0 hr)(I hr)£7.Free HTTH Dates: 27 28 29 3( 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 ’ 18 I ' 20 21 22 23 24 2516 27 28 29 BERTJANSCH The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 • See p: 187 Bert Jansch's groundbreaking guitar playing, deeply affecting songwriting and dark, passionate voice have held audiences spellbound for decades. Young luminaries Noel Gallagher, Jarvis Cocker and Johnny Marr have paid homage to this unassuming but intensely master.£ 1100 (£ 10.00) Aug 13: 21.revered 15 (lhr3Smins) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 JAPAN EXPERIENCE - AN EVENING OFTAIKO DRUMMING' The Garage, Grindlay Street Court *0131 221 9009 • See p: 181 Experience the thundering exhilarating rhythms ofTaiko, and find out more about this exciting artform from the UK's Centre forTaiko Drumming. 'Manifest skill, awesome Aug 11-25:relentless 20.00(Ihr) energy!' £9.00(£7.0Stage. 0) (£5.00Children) Dates: 2728 29 30 31 12345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 J AZZ (§> HENRY'S: CLARE TEAL Henry’s Jazz Cellar, 8 Morrison Street • 0131 467 5200 • See p: 183 Jazz singing at its very best,Teal is the latest female jazz singer to make waves. Classic tunes delivered Aug 16-19: 20.30 with (2hrs)fl£9.air,0panache 0 and wit. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 ! 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 JAZZ @ HENRY'S: DAVID MILLIGAN TRIO David Milligan Trio Henry's Jazz Cellar, 8 Morrison Street • 0131 467 5200 • See p: 183 Classic modern jazz piano trio. 'His hands flow around the keyboard, darting from style to style until an unbidden smile possessed the face and the heart thrilled in a moment of religious£7.ecstasy' Independent. Aug 8-9: Aug 10-11:20.20,30 3(2hrs) 0 (2hrs) £6,00 00 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 JAZZ @ HENRY'S: FIONNA DUNCAN QUARTET Henry's Jazz Cellar, 8 Morrison Street ♦0131 467 5200 • See p: 183 Blues, hot ballads, or strong swingers, Fionna's husky vocals tell it like it is as she sings her heart out for you. Don't miss her warm, generous performances - perfect in Henry'12-15: s. 20,30 (2hrs) £7.00 Aug Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 JAZZ @ HENRY'S: JOHN RAE'S CELTIC FEET Henry's Jazz Cellar, 8 Morrison Street ♦ 0131 467 5200 • See p: 183 A vibrant musical meeting between Celtic melody and jazz spirit 'Exuberant and entertaining amalgam of bebop, reels, samba, salsa and anything else that comes to 1 hand20-21: Observer. Aug 20. Aug 22-23: 20.3300 (2hrs) (2hrs) £8.£9.0000 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 JAZZ @ HENRY'S: LAURA MACDONALD Laura Macdonald Henry's Jazz Cellar, 8 Morrison Street *0131 467 5200 • See p: 183 'developed Sparkling' (Scotsman)andaltoseemingly saxophonist blendsenergy brightinto effervescent personality, boundless an irresistible mix. highly Aug 4-7: 20.lyricism 30 (2hrs) £6.00 Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 94

JAZZ @ HENRY'S:THE LION RAMPANT Henry's Jazz Cellar, 8 Morrison Street •0131 467 5200 • See p: 183 Brian Kellock's Handfulflurry, of Keys plays the music ofWillieThe Lion Smith. 'Crashing chords, Aug 24-30:fluid20.keyboard 30 (2hrs) £9,00 dexterous flair and gusty fervour' Evening Standard. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 JAZZ @ HENRY'S: RUMBA CALIENTE RumbaCaliente i Henry' s Jazz Cellar, 8 Morrison Street • 0131 467 5200 • See p: 183 Irresistible latin and salsa dancefloor sounds. A mescal strength dose of sounds from Latin9,America, and New York. Aug 16,23: midCuba night (2hrs30mins) £6.00 JAZZ @ HENRY'SrTONY KING COLLECTIVE Tony Collective Henry'sKing Jazz Cellar, 8 Morrison Street •0131 467 5200 • See p: 183 ASlyrhythmic rollercoaster - a soul, jazzby charismatic and funk setvocalist from BiTony l Withers King. to Ray Ayers via Augand8,15,the22,2Family 9: midniStone ght (2hrs- fronted 30mins) £6.00

8 15 ■MMR JAZZ AT ST CUT'S Joe Trio Road • 0845 345 3531- See p:189 St Cut'Finch s, 5 Lothian IfPeterson you like-Keith Bil Evans, HerbienightHancock, you'llJarrett, love theAbdullah Joe FinchIbrahim, Trio. Round off your in style.Oscar Free 'nightcap' choice.£6.00 (£4.00) Aug 3-29: 23.of0your 0(lhr30mins) EE31 es 3 45 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 t6 |AZZ ATTHE JEKYLL & HYDE Jekyll & Hyde, 112 Hanover Street ♦ 0131 225 2022 • See p: 183 Contemporary saxophone duo compositions in comfortable,withrelaxed, intimate jazz setting. Playing jazz standardsandandpianooriginal the emphasis c club Aug 3 25: noon(2hrs) £4,00 (£3.00) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

JAZZ SHOWCASE Cabaret Voltaire, 36 Blair Street • 0131 220 6176 » See p: 178 A connoisseur's selection of the best UK and international modern jazz groups - full line-ups are in 'Gilded Balloon' programmes plus local listings. Every night features visiting jazz stars or the30mivery Aug 2-20,US22-23: 21.30 (2hrs ns) pribestces toofbeScottish confirmedjazz names. UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 3 23 4 5 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 2516 27 28 29 JEUGDORKEST NEDERLAND NAYO @ Central Hall,West Tollcross • 0131 229 2921 ♦ See p: 185 The Festival of British Youth Orchestras welcomes back this talented Dutch youth orchestra for its Opening ConcertThey play 'Arcade' by Keuris (contemporary Dutch composer), Schumann's Cello Concerto with international soloist Pieter Wispelweij, and Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony. Aug 9: 19,30 (2hrs) £8.00 (£3.50) (FreeSUDC) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 JOCKTAMSONS BAIRNS Roots @The Reid The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square <0131 662 8740 • See p: 187 One of Scotland's most respected bands, carrying the torch for true Scottish music since the 1970s. When it comes to musical talent, these Bairns were handed down more than their fair share of musical genes. Aug (Ihr35mins) £ 10.00 (£8.00) Aug 8:13:21.I9.1500(lhr35mins) Dat■■wwMnmrMiniwniiwr..' es: 27 28 29 30 3M 2 3 4 5 6 7 w8»r»tiiT:iiii 9 10 11 12nwnmwi.iiiwwiiiiiim 13 14 15 16 17 18 19irur, 20 21mwi22 23ifi, 24.nimwfftTr25 26 27 28 29 THE JOHN MCCUSKER BAND The John McCusker Band The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street» 0131 668 2019 • See p: 187 John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr, Andy Cutting, lain McDonald and very special guests! 'State of the art Celtic music' BBC Radio 2. 'A typical McCusker set rages with energy,£split-second timinghalfand Aug 20:phenomenal 22.30 (Ihr30mins) 12.00 (£6.00) Ticket pricehair-raising with purchaseprodigality.' of Kate Rusby Band ticket Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 DON’T MISS IT! AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL COMEDY Chain Reaction Theatre Company presents k EVERYONE MUgn LOVES ME!Wh7 “Snap up a jN ticket now rather than when it hits the West End” Fringe Report

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JONATHON PRAG CLASSICAL GUITAR Cafe Royal Fringe Theatre, 17 West Register Street > 0131556 2549 • See p: 178 'Wonderful... the combination of melody, rhythm and harmony is... truly satisfying' Scotsman 2002. Piazolla tangos, the Bach Chasconne, O' Carollann, the spectacular 'Asturias', excitement and passion from Brazil, Argentina and Spain. Don't miss this distinctive, friendly13.0performer. Aug I -13,15-25: 0 (55mins) £6.00 (£4.50) FTHU Dates:272829303 123 4 5 6 78 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 JS BACH MENTORS & PUPILS - JOHN KITCHEN The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square *0131 662 8740 • See p: 187 Bach’s organ music, the greatest-ever organ composer, and pieces by some of his predecessors (Buxtehude, Bruhns, Bdhm) and pupils (Krebs and CPE Bach). Played onAugthe18:celebrated 13.15 (Ihr) £5.197800(£3.Ahrend 00) organ, built in 18th-century German style. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 JUSTJACK Smirnoff 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 » Seep:Cowgate, 192 (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 'Awesome... utterly mind blowing' NME and 'moody, mean, bloody marvellous' Time Out. No longer the critic's favourite secret. Just Jack's debut album 'The Outer Marker' Aug 23: 22.is 3playing 0 (5hrs)everywhere. £8.00 See the live show and see why. £10 at the door. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 ! 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2 KANTIKOY St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street *0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 Shimmy through Claire Liddell's new 'Songs of Dance' partnered by Poulenc,Walton and DeFalla. Jennifer£8.0Logan and Alan Jacques. Aug Aug 15:17: 14.19.3300 (2hrs) (2hrs) 0 (£7.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE KATE RUSBY BAND The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street • 0131 668 2019 • See p: 178 For one night only - Barnsley's sweetheart superstar - outrageously talented with a voice blessed with rare grace - and her stellar band show why they are rightly regarded Aug 20: 19.as30the(2hrs)best£ 15.in0traditional 0 (£ 13.00) and contemporary English song. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 KEANE Smirnoff 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 « Seep:Cowgate, 192 (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 'LikeThomYorke guesting on a Pet Shop Boys record... beautiful' NME. 'They're no ordinary trio... it's a drummer, keyboard player and singer who has an enormous, likeable15: 22.voice... Aug 30 (5hn>)a scuffed £6.00 Coldplay' Steve Lamacq. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 KEIRETSU Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083* Seep:192 Unique ten-piece live act blending drum 'n' base, funk, folk and trance. Epic textures with driving dance floor beats 'n' baselines. A must see. 'Extraordinary... I'm speechless... e never£5.0heard Aug 8,22: 22.30I'v(Shrs) 0 anything like this' dnbscene.com Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Only here for a day? Pick up a copy of the Edinburgh Festivals Guide Daily, listing what to do across every festival every day jj^M

For all your Fringe tickets call 01312260000 BRIAN KENNEDY TonReidtheHall, Fringe The Reid Quad, Bristo Square * 0870 169 0100 * See p: 187 Irish singer-songwriter of real quality. Contemporary ofVan Morrison. Aug 20, 2 2: I9. 0 0(2hrs) Aug 21: 21.15 (2hrs) £10.00 20 21 Oates LA BOTTINE SOURIANTE - ENCORE!! The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street-0131 668 2019 • See p: 187 The classic Their Quebecois bandmix- voted best live actboxtheandworld over - returns to Edinburgh. remember. Let upincessant - there£16.eez noof 0feet, let0) up!'fiddles, Scotsman. brass guarantee a night to Aug 8: 20,30 '(2hrs30mins) 00 (£14. Dates 3-15 6 7 8 q 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 LAST NIGHTS FUN RootsReid@Hall,TheReidReid The Quad, Bristo Square •0131 662 8740 » See p: 187 Rich soulful vocals,Denny driving syncopated playingforimaginable, Chris Sherbum, and NickguitarScottandhavetheafinest truly concertina inspired instinct traditional and anBartley irresistible Aug I: I9.0music 0(lhr35mins) £10. 00 (£8.00)stage manner. 'An amazing night' BBC Celtic Roots. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 LATE Baroque NIGHTBach BACH Ludus Canongate Kirk, Canongate,Weaken Royal Mile « 0131 226 0000 • See p 178 ACrabtree), candle-litharpsichord concert of solo worksdrawing for oboefrom(GailAnna Hennessy), soprano and organ Magdalena Bach's(Libby collection presented to her by her husband J. S. in a beautifully bound manuscript Aug 10; 22.00(Ihr) £6.00(£5.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 LEICESTERSHIRE ARTS YOUTH WIND ORCHESTRA ONE National Association of Youth Royal Museum, Chambers Street ■ 0131Orchestras 247 4422 • See p: 188 Aconcert more can beautiful setting than the Royal MuseumArtsof Scotland for a Sunday hardly be imagined. Leicestershire instrumentalists performafternoon a selection of pieces from their programme for Tuesday 12 August Aug 10: 14.00(Ihr) (FreeNon-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 LEICESTERSHIRE ARTS YOUTH WIND ORCHESTRA -TWO National Association Youth NAYO @ Central Hall,WestofTollcross •Orchestras 0131 229 2921 ♦ See p:!85 For their Festival of British Youth Orchestras concert the Leicestershire musicians perform a programme that includes Bernstein's 'Candide' Overture, movements from Johan s 'Lord£8.of00 the Symphony and Ron Goodwin's '633 Squadron'. Aug 12:de19,Meij' 30 (2hrs) (£3.5Rings' 0) (FreeSUDC) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 LES CANTATES FRANCHISES St Mark’s Unitarian Church, Castle Terrace • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 189 A Fringe return for the baroque ensemble directed by lutenist Gordon Ferries with a new programme of French baroque cantatas alongside beautiful airs de cours. Music by Clerembault Lambert Montedair, Aug 9: I7.00(2hrs) £8.00Campra, (£6.00) Aug 13: 19.3soprano, 0 (2hrs) bass, violins, viol and archlute. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 B JACKIELeven LEVEN Jackie St Stephens, St Stephen Street >0131 558 3853 ♦ See p: 190 From theforKingdom of Fife in longing Scodandand- 'Lblues-based even is an extraordinary passion romantic memories in atalent seriesblending of greathis records15-17:and22.poetry, riveting performances' Aug 30 (IhrBOmi ns) £ 10.00 (£7.Daily 50) Mirror. 282930 31 123456789 10 II 12 13 \‘ 3 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 LISZT St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 0131 225 3847 ■ See p: 188 Stefan Warzyckinotplays Liszt's Years of Pilgrimage (Book I Switzerland) in a virtuoso performance Aug22: 12.30 (Ihr) to£6.be00(£4,missed. 00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 96

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Philomusica of Edinburgh it Mary''s Cathedral, < Palmerston Place ‘0131 226 0000 » See p: 189 Philomusica of Edinburgh perform Mozart'playful, s ever-popular 'Einefrolicsome), Kleine Nachtmusik,' Britten' s ' S imple Symphony' Gluck'ssViolin I 'Concerto Dance of the Blessednostalgic Spirits'(boisterous, , Pachelbel' s 'Canonsentimental, and Gigue' and Neil MacKay' (romantic, and Scottish). Aug 9: 20.00(lhr45mins) £8.00 (£6.00) Dates: 27 28 22 3o 3ii 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2; LIVE MUSIC The Blind Poet <£ Centraal The Blind Poet,West Nicolson Street • 0131 667 7355 ♦ See p: 178 Enjoy bestMicof the Edinburgh sceneJazz or feelon free in on a Thursday atScotland' ourtheOpen night Chill outliveto livemusicacoustic Sundayto join afternoons, with s best full breakfast Aug6-7,9,13-14,16,20-21,23: Aug 10,17,24: I4.00(3hrs) 23.00(3hrs) (FreeNon-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 3. 6 7 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2- . . LIZ LOCHHEAD AND MICHAEL MARRA - IN FLAGRANT DELIGHT Roots @ The Reid The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square » 0131 662 8740 • See p: 187 Michael Marra (variously to ('Hoagy Waits, Newman) together with Lizcompared Lochhead a tartanCarmichael,Tom Victoria Wood' ) in theirRandy own revue. Songs, poems, monologues. Funny, sad, superb Scottish too! Aug 2-3: I9.00(lhr35mins) £12,00 (£10.00) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 LOUNGE - A NIGHT IN VEGAS White Label Edinburgh Com Exchange, 11 Newmarket Rd, Slateford » 0870 169 0100 » See p: 180 Aswinging completethemed evening & dancing a spectacular & glamorous Vegasof entertainment style cabaret starring Craigfeaturing McMurdo and That SwingThang with Aug 16:the20.Swingcats, 00 (7hrs) £10.followed 00 by guest DJs until 3 World Premiere s : 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 THE LYDIAN ORCHESTRA NAYO @ Central Hall,West Tollcross •0131 229 2921 • See p: 185 This Kent based independent youth orchestra, who performed in the very first Festival of British Youth Orchestras 24 years ago, will play Schubert's Third Symphony, Rosetti'15: s19.Horn and Beethoven's Eighth Symphony. Aug 30 (2hrs)Concerto £8.00(£3.in50)D (FreeSUDC) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 » i MAHLER SYMPHONY NO.9 CONDUCTOR NEIL MANTLE Scottish Sinfonia Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, Candlemaker Row •0131 667 2170 ♦ See p: 182 Mahler’s greatest symphony demands to be experienced live - there is no substitute! Mantle and the 100 Musicians of Sinfonia bring the fruits of over thirty years of Mahler24: performances powerful Aug 17.00 (I hr 20mins)to£9,bear 00 (£7.on00)the Aug 25: 20.masterpiece. 00 (I hr 20mins) ones: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MALDENYOUNG STRINGS NAYO @ Central Hall,West Tollcross » 0131 229 2921 » Seep: 185 The youngest musicians at this year's Festival of British Youth Orchestras present a programme of music for strings that includes Elgar's Serenade for Strings, aVivaldi Concerto Four£8.Violins Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Aug29: 19.for 30 (2hrs) 00(£3.and 50) (FreeSUDC) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 - » MALINKY The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 • See p: 187 Striking vocals and instrumental flair define one of the most distinctive sounds on Scottish folk scene. Maintaining an acoustic approach to traditional and original songs their subtlety and power are superbly represented live. Aug 10: 21.15 (I hr 35mins) £ 10.00 (£8.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

A MANDOLIN JOURNEY: ALISON STEPHENS CLASSICAL MANDOLIN Valvona Crolla Valvona & <fiCrolla, 19 Elm Row, top of Leith Walk • 0131 556 7800 ♦ See p: 193 Ainstrument fascinatingfrom looka into the exponent world of theThismandolin. about thisthreebeautiful leading illustratedFindrecitaloutfeatures different mandolins and music from across the world. Aug 15, 1 8-19: 20. 0 0 (I hr I Omi n s) £ 10. 0 0 (£8. 0 0) Aug 23:16,215.0-22:00 (I18.hr0I0Omi(I hrns)I Omins) Aug MANHATTAN AT THE METRO p| Apex ToddInternational Gordon - Hemba Productions / Metro, 31-3S Grassmarket • 07745 398010 • Seep: 176 I 'deal.Todd Soft, easy voice... wonderful songs' Elaine Stritch. singerExquisite with USballads record Gordon brings New York -supperdub vibeAcclaimed to Edinburgh. and s greatest Augswinging 3,6,8,10,1love 3,15,songs 17,20,2by2: the 21.1world' 5 (I hr SOmi ns) £9.5songwriters. 0 (£8.50) Optional pre-show menus. FTflJl MICHAEL MARRA t Roots @The Reid The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square « 0131 662 8740 » See p: 187 Marra Scotland'to shismost and original songwriters and performers. His solois one showsof testify talenttalented to entertain and, through his combination of humour and thought-provoking lyrics, offer insight into the human condition. Aug 24: 21.15 (I hr 35mins) £ 12.00 (£ 10.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 » MCCALMANS The McCalmans The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street ‘0131 668 2019 » See p: 187 Scottish folk entertainment 'The Macs' customary surreal humour. 'Simply the'mustbest!see'Robust yet sensitive with renditions of ballads and chorus-songs traditional and modern, richly embellished with three-part harmony' Scotland on Sunday14: '019.2.30See(IhrdSmins) also Nick£8.Keir Aug 00 (£6.solo. 00) “See them before you die otherwise your lifeMaiwilll onhave Sundaybeen meaningless” r

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RORY MCLEOD Rory McLeod St Stephens, St Stephen Street •0131 558 3853* See p: 190 A self-taught, one man, world phenomenon. His melodies are infused with influences drawn a wide musicalofworld - from Flamenco to Blues, through to Celtic and Calypsofrom - creating Aug22-23: 23.00(Ihr)a style £8.00(£6.music 00) that is intimate and powerful. Data: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 TONY MCMANUS St Stephens, St Stephen Street« 0131 558 3853 ♦ See p: 190 Fiendishly dexterous, dazzlingly original guitar playing drawing on traditions from the entire Celtic diaspora Brittany, Breton,in the Quebec - along with jazz- Scotland, and EastIreland, European music.Galicia, 'TheAsturias, best CelticCapeguitarist world' Renbourn. Aug 24:John 23.00(Ihr) £8.00(£6.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3n 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ADAM MCNAUGHTAN The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 ♦ See p: 187 McNaughtan's performance style is direct, rhythmic and expressive. He delivers humorous lyrics, mostly a capella, with a Glaswegian accent and outlook on life. A selection Aug 24: 19.of00McNaughtan' (I hr 35mins) £ s10.originals 00 (£8.00)with traditional tunes. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 BRIAN MCNEILL The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square ♦ 0131 662 8740 • See p: 187 Briansong-writer McNeill is founder of Battlefield composer and of note, who entered Band, the 21stnovelist, centuryteacher, as anacademic, unreconstructed optimistic intent£10.on0telling Aug 9: 21.15sceptic (Ihr35mins) 0 (£8.00)it like it is. '... a force in Scottish music'. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MEPHISTOPHELES IN MINTO STREET Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket • 0131 225 8961 ♦ See p: 180 Songwriter from the internationally known McCalmans folk group makes a rare solo appearance, singinglyricsthe- Edinburgh 'Truly the Southside troubadour' (PaddyHall Bort) 'Amazing well done songs. Nick' (LivingTradition) (McCalmans Queens 14AugAugust). 18-21,23: 19,25 (Ihr) £6.00(£4.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 !4 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE MERLYNTRIO St Andrew's and St George's at Festival Time St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street ♦ 0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 Daphne Godson (violin), Pat Hair (cello) and Leon Coates (piano) perform Beethoven, Aug 22: 14,30Maguire (2hrs) £7.and00 (£5.Dvorak. 00) Dates: 27 28 B 30 3! I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MESSIAEN: QUARTET FORTHE END OFTIME TETRACTYS Classics @ The Reid The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 ♦ See p: 187 This chamber work rhythmic and descriptive imaginationandcontemplates the Apocalypse in eightof stunning movements of virtuosic writing. byTetractys. Birdsong mysticism find breathtaking expression in this remarkable performance Aug 19: 13.15 (Ihr) £5.00(£3.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 B MIDLOTHIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA National Association of Youth Orchestras NAYO @ Central Hall,West Tollcross • 0131 229 2921 • See p: 185 In their debut at the Festival of British Youth Orchestras Midlothian's young musicians perform music from Bizet's L'Arlesienne Suite',Alwyn's 'Scottish Dances', Gershwin's 'Lullaby', excerpts from Mussorgsky's 'Pictures at an Exhibition' and the James Aug29:Bond 1230Theme. (Ihr) £5.00(£100) (FreeSUDQ : 30 3M 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 a M

MODERN JAZZ FROM ITALY Rocket556@3102 Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy’s Church, Roxburgh Place • 0131 « Seep:l87 Modern Jazz from Friuli in Northern Italy - spell binding sounds from the mountains. 'The 20-21: essencemidofnigItalian Aug ht (45mimusic' ns) £7.0Richard 0 (£5.00) Demarco. UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a THE MOST BORING MAN IN ENGLAND & OTHER LOVE SONGS The Zoo, Kirk O' Field Parish Church, 140 The Pleasance • 01432 344 885 Seep: 193 Comedy-oriented rock or roll. Imagine the brain of the Bonzo Dog Band in the body of the Blockheads infused with the soul of the Mothers of Invention. Just imagine. Aug 3-9: 21.15 (I hr 30mins) £6.00 (£4.00) HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MOZART AT TEATIME: WEEK ONE Royal Over-Seas League, Overseas House, 100 Princes Street *0131 225 1501 • See p: 188 Mozart arias, sonatas and piano trios, plus works by Haydn and Debussy performed by award-winning musicians including soprano Sandy Leung, Catherine Milledge (piano) and the Eimer Piano Trio. Coffee/tea and shortbread included in ticket price.11-14: 17.00(Ihr) £7.50(£5.00) Aug Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2 MOZART ATTEATIME:WEEKTWO Royal Over-Seas League, Overseas House, 100 Princes Street *0131 225 1501 • Seep; 188 Arias and sonatas plus works by composers including Haydn and Faure performed by award-winning musicians, including Gillian Ramm (soprano), Christopher Duggan (piano) and Andrew Aarons (piano). Programmes change daily. Ticket price includes coffee/tea Aug 18-21: and17.0shortbread. 0(Ihr) £7.50(£5.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MUSIC AT ST MICHAEL & ALL SAINTS' CHURCH St Michael and All Saints' Church, Brougham Street •0131 226 0000 • See p: 189 Glorious sacred music in the setting of high mass for which it was written: Haydn 'MariaTheresa' Mass (10th with orchestra);Vaughan Williams 'Mass in G Minor' (17th);10,Kodaly Aug 17,24: 11.'M0issa 0 (I hrBrevis' 30mins)(24th). (Free Non-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MUSIC FROM HOTEL ROOMS, FORESTS AND SUBMARINES St Mark's Unitarian Church, Castle Terrace •0131 226 0000 • Seep: 189 Rich Hall's fiddler creates an otherworldly music-box of original acoustic delights, with assorted stringed-things, wine glasses and playing cards... 'Dazzling playing of the unusual and the obscure' 3 Weeks'Excellent' Q. www.nickpynn.co.uk. Tickets The Garage: 0131 22100 (£5.9009. Julavailable -Aug1from 7,11-12: 00) to preceding show Aug318-9, 3-16, 20-22:20.15.454(SOmi 5 (SOmins)ns)£7.Free entrance traai Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I l3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MUSIC MAKES FRIENDS Usworth Youth Orchestra St Mark's Unitarian Church, Castle Terrace •0131 226 0000 • See p: 189 Formed in 2001, our ages range from 8 to 16. We're not the London symphony but love music nevertheless. Our musicians, singers and dancers would love to entertain you because we00(Ihr) believe£200(FreeChildren) that 'music makes friends.' Aug Aug22:22-23:17.313.0 (Ihr) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

NAKED VOICES EXTRAORDINARY ACAPPELLA | C, Chambers Street ♦ 0870 701 5105 » See p: 177 | Fifteen fabulous voices performing an exceptional range of songs. Joni Mitchell, j| Queen, Portishead, Motown, Bach and The Beatles. Award-winning 2002 sell-out i| returns with a stunning new show. 'Uplifting wit, seamless choreography and || unselfconscious Edinburghreview.com Work) Premierel Aug 17-24: 15.30 verve' (Ihr ISmiVenue. ns) £9.5'M0(£7.agnificent!' 50) (£5.50Children) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 281| THE NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA OF f1 SCOTLAND | The Famous Spiegeltent, George Square Gardens •0131 662 8740 • See p: 191 The National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland is made up of 20 of Scotland's finest jazz musicians. Under the direction of Eddie Severn they will perform various standards20.3and Aug4: 0 (Ihr)contemporary £10.00(£8.00) jazz works. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3. i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28: 1933 AND ALL THAT - BRECHT, WEILL AND FRIENDS Rocket @ St John's Hall,West End, Princes Street •0131 228 9919 • See p: 188 Third Year!! **** Critics' Choice Scotsman. 'Must-see Brechtian cabaret... Zapparoli doesn't perform, she inhabits Brecht' Hemld. 'The show is top-notch' Time Out. 'Bravura performance' What's On. Featuring Terrific songs' Stage and dazzling jazzAug2,6,8-9,13,15-16: 20,20 (Ihr ISmins) £9,00(£7,00) ] Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2 RAB NOAKES The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 • See p; 187 : Called Scotland's musical royalty and here for one night only in his first Fringe show t for nearly 20 years. Not to be missed, come and experience the skill and intimacy of a class6: 21,songwriter and consummate Aug 15 (Ihr35mins) £10,00 (£8.00) performer. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2 NOCTURNE StSt Andrew' Andrew's &s StandGeorge’s St George's FestivalStreet Time• 0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 i Church, 13atGeorge Stefan Warzycki plays a programme of 'Night Music' including Beethoven's Moonlight ] Sonata, Aug 13: Schumann' 19,30 (2hrs)s£8.Nachtucke 00 (£6.00) and Chopin's Nocturnes. j Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2) NORTH SEA GAS IN CONCERT Crowne Plaza Hotel, 80 High Street • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 179 An evening of Scottish folk music and song, old and new, coupled with wit and l humour Aug 14-15,delivered 17: 20.30 by(2hrs)one£7,of00Scotland' (£5.00) s most popular bands. North Sea Gas. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 NO STRINGS ATTACHED The Magdalen Chapel, 41 Cowgate • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 184 j Take a small group of talented young clarsach players, the occasional fiddle and a mix of traditional and contemporary music combined with the idyllic setting of the j Magdalen and you have Aug 13,15:Chapel 20.00(lhr45mins) £7,00an(£5.evening 00) full of enjoyment j Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 22: ORGANFEST - FESTIVAL OF ORGAN MUSIC AT ST } CUTHBERT'S PARISH CHURCH St Cut's, 5 Lothian Road • 0845 345 3531 • See p:!89 10 lunchtime recitals on acclaimed Walker organ. Repertoire includes wide range of musical styles, with an arrangement or popular item in each programme. Free admission. Retiring12,4collection. Aug 11-15,18-22: 5 (45mins) (Free Ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29:'

24 hour Box Office ai www.edfringe.com ! ORGAN RECITALS | StAndrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street •0131 225 3847 • See p:l88 ' Thomas Laing-Reilly - Mendelssohn and Schumann. Christopher Nickol - Bach, Byrd, | Buxtehude, Mendelssohn. Leon Coates - Bach and Buxtehude. Aug 6,13,20: Hurford 12.30 (Ihr)and(FreeNon-ticketed) Oates: 27 28 29 » 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 I KELLY OSBOURNE Edinburgh Seep: 180 Com Exchange, I I Newmarket Road, Slateford • 0870 169 0100 From the legendary 'The Osbournes' MTV show. Kelly, daughter of Ozzy, performs her first Scottish£ 15.solo Aug 12: 19.ever30 (3hrs) 00 show. UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 ll 28 29 PERTH YOUTH ORCHESTRA NAYO @ Central Hall,WestTollcross • 0131 229 2921 • See p: 185 Perth Youth Orchestra has performed at the Festival of British Youth Orchestras every year since it began.This year their programme includes Cesar Franck’s Symphony D Minor by Beethoven, Elgar and Binge. Aug 27: 19.3i0n (2hrs) £8.00and(£3.5music 0) (FreeSUDC) Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 PERTH YOUTH ORCHESTRA ENSEMBLES NAYO @ Central Hall,West Tollcross • 0131 229 2921 • See p:l85 A concert of music for string quartet, brass, wind and percussion ensembles played by young musicians from Perth Youth Orchestra.The programme will include movements s G (FreeSUDC) major String Quartet Aug27: 1130from (Ihr) Mozart' £5.00(£100) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

PIANO DUO St Vincent's Chapel, St Stephen Street *0131 447 1796 • See p: 190 Popular husband and wife duo Margaret Wakeford and Simon Coverdale return to the intimate atmosphere of St Vincent's to captivate their audience with duet masterpieces by Schumann, Bizet (Jeux D'Enfants) and Hindemith's spine-chilling sonata Aug 14:for13.four 00(Ihr)hands. £7.50(£5.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 PIANO FAVOURITES St Mark’s Unitarian Church, Castle Terrace •0131 226 0000 • See p: 189 Music23:by14.Bach, Aug 30 (2hrs)Hayden, £7.00 Beethoven, (£5.00) Schubert,Alkan, Scriabin, Chopin andUKLisztPremiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 PIANO PIONEERS St Vincent's Chapel, St Stephen Street • 0131 447 1796 • See p: 190 Simon Coverdale performs Beethoven's Tempest Sonata and Schumann's Toccata in C in St Vincent's. Savour also in this setting the atmosphere of Debussy and the genius Aug 16:of13.Rachmaninov' 00(Ihr) £7.50(£5.s piano 00) transcription of Bach's E major Partita for solo violin. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 PIANO SONATAS StAndrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street •0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 Geoffrey Dancer performs Schubert's late masterpiece 'Sonata in A Major', preceded by a 15:sprinkling Aug 1130 (Ihr)of Scarlatti £6.00(£4,0sonatas. 0) Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 PAUL DUDDRIDGE MANAGEMENT PRESENTS

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For all your Fringe ticket call: 01312260001 PICTURE THE SONG Katie Targett-Adams The Seep:David 179 Young Gallery at Marie Curie House, 29 Albany Street *0131 4S6 3700 Do you see or hear paintings? How does a picture speak to you? Enjoy a stimulating presentation of musical and artistic expression with harpist/singer Katie Targett-Adams, and painter Benet Haughton. Donations - Marie Curie Cancer Care. Aug4-7: Aug 8-10:15.11.1545(Ihr) (Ihr)£6.00(£5.00) Worid Premiere :34 J 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 PIERROT LUNAIRE' -THE NEW PROFESSIONALS Classics @ The Reid The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square •0131 662 8740 • See p: 187 Innovative, imaginative programming from this vibrant ensemble of award-winning instrumentalists. They present a Brahms Trio alongside Schoenberg's controversial piece, a psychological exploration of an age-old pantomime character, performed in 'song-speech' Aug 10: 13.15 .(Ihr)Claire£5.0Boothe, 0(£3.00) soprano, Rebecca Miller, conductor. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 PINK POP! Fizzy Entertainments Sala Cafe Bar, 60 Broughton Street *0131 478 7069 • See p: 190 Weekly music events served up in Edinburgh's newest gay cafe bar. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere with gallery space exhibiting paintings by Australia's Kate the festival. JulHolden. 27-AugLive29: music 11.00-lathroughout te (Free Non-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 3031 123456789 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 25 2617 28 29 PLUCK Pluck Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 • Seep:192 Witty, inventive string trio PLUCK entertain with their infectious antics and superb musicianship. Theyunpredictable play, sing, dance andarson! mime their way through Bach to Beatles. Join them musical Previewsfor8-10, Jultotally 31-Aug I: 18.218.0 (Ihr) £4.0£8.0 (£4.00(£7. 00) 00) 'Sheer genius' (Charles Harman). Aug2-3, 1 5-17, 2 2-24: 2 0 (Ihr) Aug 4-7,11 -12,14,18-21: 18.20 (I hr) £7.00 (£6.00) UK Premiere • EE3I Dates: 27 28 293031 123456789 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 77 28 29 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■I THE POLYPHONIC SPREE T on the Fringe Edinburgh Com Exchange, 11 Newmarket Rd.Slateford • 0870 169 0100 • See p:l80 From Texas, a rock choir like no other! 27 people on stage with kaftans and guitars. AnAuguplifting 24: 19,30experience. (3hrs) £12,50 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE POOZIES RootsReid@Hall,TheReidReid The Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 • See p: 187 Irrepressibly imaginative treatment of traditional and contemporary music,onglorious harmonies and uplifting performances. Superbly sung and fiddle: perfectlywithplayed Clarsach, thePatsy amazing Camac electro-harp, accordion and Karen Tweed, Eilidh Shaw, Seddon and Mary Macmaster. Aug 10: 19.00 (I hr 35mins) £10.00 (£8.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ! 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE POWER OF LOVE StSt Andrew' Andrew's &s StandGeorge' St George' FestivalStreet Time•0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 s Church,s 13atGeorge Love songs of Debussy, Messiaen, Rodrigo, Grainger, Constant Lambert Heather Coates18: (Soprano), Aug 12.30 (Ihr) £6.Leon 00(£4.Coates 00) (Piano). Dates:27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 PRINCE ALBERT SUNBIRDS Prince AlbertArmy Sunbirds The Salvation Hall, I East Adam Street *0131 226 0000 • See p: 190 This group of young people fromopportunity South Africatopresent a richtheblend gospelandsongs in English and Afrikaans. A unique experience deepoffeeling enthusiasm of the singing from a coloured township. Aug 11-15: 19.30 (Ihr30mins) £5.00 (£4.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 100

PRS NEW MUSIC TENT @ FRINGE SUNDAY PRSMeadows, ScotlandMelville Drive • 0131 226 0026 • See p:l84 The PRS Scotland's new music tent showcases bands and solo acts performing their owrjjv music in a free event. A huge success last year and a preview into new up and coming Aug 10: acts! noon (Shrs) (Free Non-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 | QUIETLY FANTASTIC StKimMark'Edgar s Unitarian Church, Castle Terrace •0131 226 0000 • See p:!89 Kim Edgar performs jazz standards, Joni Mitchell, contemporary and original songs with captivating sincerity. Inspired arrangements from Edinburgh's finest jazz musicians complement her pure, distinctive voice. 'Delightful appreciative audiences... warm, intimate setting... quietly fantastic?You bet' NEN. Aug Aug 9:15:20.22.030(lhr30mins) 0 (Ihr ISmins)£7.00 (£5.00) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 RARE SCALE - CARLA REES & KERRY YONG < Classics @ The j The Reid Hall, Reid Reid Quad, Bristo Square • 013 I 662 8740 • See p: 187 Contemporary piano and flute music performed by rising stars Carla Rees and Kerr) Yong. Including a world premiere by Scottish composer Marc Yeats, and a chance to hear Aug6:the13.first 15 (Ihr)fully£5.quarter 00(£3.00)tone alto flute. fi Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ] RAW ELVIS Monstar i Metro GildedProductions Balloon The Venue, Calton Road • 226 2151 • See p:l82 RAW ELVIS alternates between two shows. The Vegas style THATSTHE WAY IT ‘ SHOULD BE' and the leather clad 'COMEBACK SPECIAL'. For those fans who have; been disappointed and for those wondering what all the fuss was about www.rawelvis.co.uk Aug I -7,11 -14,18-21,25:2100(Ihr) 2100 (I hr)£9.£8.00(£8, 00 (£7.00)00) Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: HBaJ Dates 27 28 29 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 RHYTHM SHARKS Caledonian Folk and Blues at the Guildford ’ Guildford Seep: 183 Arms, I West Register Street (off East End Princes Street) *0131 556 4312: Sandy Tweedale on vocals and guitar with Gary Martin on vocals and harmonica. Major driving force on the Scottish Blues Scene. Evening hosted by top local acoustic! band14,Yard19: of20.Ale. by Edinburgh's Caledonian Brewery. Aug 00 (4hrs)Sponsored (Free Non-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 III2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2 DAMIEN RICE T onLiquid the Room, Fringe9 Victoria Street • 0870 169 0100 • See p: 184 |i The Incredibly talented singer-songwriter. Huge in Ireland and now growing in reputation across Aug 18:theI9.0world. 0(3hrs) £10.00 j Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29ROBIN HUTT - SCHUBERT & BRAHMS Classics @The The Reid Hall, Reid Reid Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 • See p: 187 Enchanting lyricism and glittering virtuosity in this breathtaking programme including Brahms' first book of Paganini Variations and Schubert's Wanderer' Fantasy. A oneoff opportunity Aug3: 13.15 (Ihr)to£5.hear 00(£3.this00) hugely exciting and talented young pianist Unmissable. , Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 zf ROOM3@THE FESTIVAL | ToTheBeChristian Confirmed Arts •0131Alternative 226 0000 A programme of high quality Christian events including praise & worship, contemporary music and children's shows.Venue in final discussions at time of going toAugpress.Visit and full programme listings. 8-24: Call boxwww.room3.co.uk office for ticket prices,forstartinformation times and venue. Dates 27 28 29 30 3 l 2345678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829

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RSAMD JUNIOR ACADEMY ORCHESTRA NAYO @ Central Hall,WestTollcross • 0I3I 229 2921 • See p:l85 Junior by name but certainly not by nature, RSAMD's Junior Academy musicians perform Schubert's 'Unfinished' Symphony, Panufnik's Concertino for Timpani, Percussion and Strings, Delius' 'Walk to the Paradise Garden' and dances from Falla's 'Aug The Three-Cornered 18: 19.30 (2hrs) £8.0Hat' 0 (£3.. 50) (FreeSUDC) Date, 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I0 I M2 13 I4 15 16 I7 I8 19 20 2I 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SACRED MUSIC IN POST-REFORMATION SCOTLAND St Cut's, 5 Lothian Road « 0845 345 3531 » See p:l89 Thomas Laing-Reilly conducts 16th Century sacred songs incorporating lute, viols and voice. Dramatic settings of Psalm 96 for organ and choir by Kenneth Leighton and massive 'Martyrs' organ duet by Leighton. AugJames 17: 20.0MacMillan, 0(lhr30mins)plus(FreetheTicketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 M 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I0 II I2 I3 I4 I5 I6 I7 I8 I9 20 2I 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SALSA CELTICA The Famous Spiegeltent, George Square Gardens *0131 6628740* See p: 191 Renowned Edinburgh band returns to Spiegeltent to rock your world. One concert only, guaranteed to curl the hairs on your salsa-fused sporran - impossible to sit still, sell-out - BOOK Aug 24: 23.every 00 (Itime hr) £ 1200 (£ 10.0EARLY! 0) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 ! 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SALSA CELTICA - EL AGUA DE LA VIDA The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street « 0131 668 2019 • See p: 187 A fantastic amalgam of trad Scots and Cuban influences, Salsa Celtica play their favourite festival venue. Guaranteed to be a sweat-drenched party night for all lovers of latino-celtic grooves. £14.00(£12.00) Aug 11: 20.30 (2hrs30mins) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SCHUBERT MASS IN G St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street *0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 Choir and orchestra of St Andrew's and St George's Church. Conductor Leon Coates.16: 12.Music Handel. Aug 30 (Ihr)by (FreeNon-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 A SCOTS MEASURE The Magdalen Chapel, 41 Cowgate ♦ 0131 226 0000 * See p: 184 In the historic setting of the Magdalen Chapel, Rosemary McKerchar presents an entertaining programme featuring songs by Burns, Hebridean airs, rousing ballads and music Scottish court, Aug 14,from 16: 20.the00(lhr45mins) £7.00accompanied (£5.00) by the evocative sound of the Clarsach. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SCOTTISH BORDERS WIND AND CHAMBER ORCHESTRAS St Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Royal Mile • 0131 226 2998 ♦ See p: 189 The Chamber Orchestra perform Holst's 'St Paul's Suite' and Vivaldi's Four Seasons: Spring.The Wind Orchestra play music by Bocook, Hess and from 'The Perfect Storm' and18.0'0(Ihr) The Best Years of Our Lives'. Aug31: (FreeNon-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SCOTTISH CHAMBER CHOIR SINGS BACH, HAYDN AND ZELENKA St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place ♦ 0131 226 0000 • See p: 189 Bach Missa Brevis in F, Haydn Missa Sancti Nicolai and Zelenka Mass in D performed by Scottish Chamber Choir, accompanied by St Giles’ Chamber Ensemble and conducted Michael Harris. Aug 10: 20.0by0(lhr45mins) £12.00 (£10.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I II2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 101

For all your Fringe ticket! call 01312260001 SCOTTISH CLARINET QUARTET St Andrew's and St George's at Festival Time St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street •0131 225 3847 • See p:!88 Scotland's premier quartet in concert A seriously engaging performance, the S.C.Q.' Aug 17:s 15.eclectic 00(Ihr)repertoire £6.00(£4.00)is simply unmissable. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2« SCOTTISH GUITAR QUARTET Roots @ The Reid The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 • See p: 187 Malcolm MacFarlane, Ged Brockie, Nigel Clark and Kevin MacKenzie take a unique view of jazz and world styles and combine them with textures and timbres of four acoustic Aug 11: 21.guitars, 15 (I hrweaving 35mins) £Celtic, 10.00 (£8.classical 00) and world music strands into their sound. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2( SCOTTISH TROMBONE ENSEMBLE Classics @The Reid The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 • See p: 187 From the sacred music of sixteenth century Venice to the jazz age, the trombone's majesty, brilliance and humour is celebrated in an exciting and varied programme. Eight members drawn from Scotland's finest bands and orchestras - the group's debutII:performance. Aug 13.15 (Ihr) £5.00(£3.00) 27.28 29 30 3 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 THE SHALOM ENSEMBLE St Andrew's and St George's at Festival Time St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 0131 225 3847 • See p:!88 Madeleine Whiteson, Juliet Davey, Lucy White and Ann Sheffield return with a programme Aug21: 12.30of(Ihr)music£6.0for0(£4.all00)tastes. * 27 28 29 a 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 1 22 23 24 25 26 SHE - NATURALLY DANGEROUS Vbcem electric voice theatre St Cut's, 5 Lothian Road • 0845 345 3531 • See p: 189 Frances M Lynch - voice. Electrifying music-theatre - sensuous, glorious and fun. Featuring a bizarre love triangle, death and flowers. You'll believe one voice is three. Music by Buxton Orr, Judith Bingham and Fabrizio Casti. Details: www.electricvoicemusic.co.uk Preview19,2Aug Aug 1-23,18:25: 18.18.3300 (SOmi (SOminns)s) £3.£6.0000(£2.(£5.500)0) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 SHOMADDYMADDY IN CONCERT Shomaddymaddy St Cut's, 5 Lothian Road • 0845 345 3531 • See p:!89 Love Showaddywaddy? Hear all your favourite tunes performed by this remarkable tribute band, including 'Under The Moon of Love' and 'Hey Rock and Roll'. Fabulous, energetic Aug 14,16,fun23,2from 5,27,2the 9: 23.moment 30 (Ihr ISmitheyns)hit£6.the 00(£4.stage. 00) Total entertainment! 2930 31 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2f SHROPSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA National Association of Youth Orchestras NAYO @ Central Hall,WestTollcross •0131 229 2921 • See p:!85 Shropshire's young musicians venture north to perform a varied programme that includes overtures by Gershwin and Rossini, Lane's Suite of Cotswold Dances, Vaughan Williams English Folk Song Suite, Britten's Soirees Musicales and Dvorak's Eighth11:Symphony. Aug 19.30 (2hrs) £8.00(£3.50) (FreeSUDC) 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 SINATRA: 15VERY GOODYEARS (1954-69) Todd Gordon - Hemba Productions Apex International / Metro, 31-35 Grassmarket • 07745 398010 • Seep: 176 Acclaimed singer with New York record deal, Todd Gordon celebrates Sinatra at his peak. A stunning musical journey featuring all the hits. 'Spine-tingling... thoroughly professional performance' Sinatra Music Society. Pre-show menus available (optional). Aug 2,5,7,9,12,14,16,19,21: 21.15 (I hr SOmins) £9.50 (£8.50) 29 30 31 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 102

SIZZLE OHTAKA & FUTON LOGIC From atManga to Music Sweet the Crowne Plaza, 80- Cutting High StreetEdge •0131Culture 226 0000from • SeeJapan p: 191 'accompanied Sizzle' Ohtaka,byonea stunning of Japan'multimedia s most acclaimed and experimental is Manga backdrop (featuring Tokyo,vocalists ninjas, CG, and a blend of traditional Japanese instruments with contemporary sound Futon j Logic7-8:artists). Aug 18.10 (SOmins) £6.00 (£5.00) 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 SONGS AND PIANO MUSIC Peter Cannell and Michael Lester-Cribb with Jennifer Logan St Mark's Unitarian Church, Castle Terrace •0131 226 0000 • See p: 189 Beethoven: An Die Feme Geliebte. Lester-Cribb: Salve! Lux (I st performance). Songs (1st performance). Beethoven: Sonata op 81 A: 'Lester-Cribb:Two Das 18:Lebewohl' . Baudelaire Aug 17.10 (Ihr40mins) £6.00 (£4.00) World Premiere 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 SONGS AND TUNES YOU'LL REMEMBER and Co.Church, Castle Terrace • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 189 StChristian Mark's Unitarian Christian Taylor Miller Gershwin, present music past andKern,Weatherly 'not so long agoai show songs and and arias.Scott Including Colefrom Porter,theJerome Handel. Memories are made of this. Aug 18: 13.020.0 (45mi (Freens)Ticketed) Aug 20-21: 00 (I hrns)30mi £7.00 (£5.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728$ SONGS DOWN MEMORY LANE Andrew's &s StandGeorge' St George's FestivalStreet Time*0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 StStAndrew' s Church, 13atGeorge All The Range singers Lena Phillips and Marcus Martin. Music tc Popular Aug 11: to14,3Classical. 0 (2hrs) £7,00(£5.00) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 SONGS OF JACQUES BREL Mich en Scene The Famous Spiegeltent, George Square Gardens ♦0131 662 8740 • See p: 191 MichelineVan Hautem sings Jacques Brel. 'Suberb... it is the full-throated who really twists the heart strings' Evening Standard /Anonymous Society, Edinburgh 1999. www.michenscene.com Aug -15,128-22: 00 (I hr)£11.£010.0(£8.00 (£7. Aug 1116-17, 3: 19.019.0(Ihr) 00) 00) UK Premiere «: 2728 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2?) SONGS OF TRAVEL Brian Bannatyne-Scott Canongate Kirk, Canongate, Royal Mile • 0131 336 4086 • See p: 178 An exploration in words and music of man's restless spirit, performed by internationally-renowned singer Brian Scottish Bannatyne-Scott, Fringe Includes accompanist Alan Williams Jacques bass and well-known actress Elizaregular Langland. music16:by17.Vaughan Aug 00(1 hr30mins) £8.0and 0 (£5.Schubert 00) 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29J SONGS TO ILLUMINATE THE DARK Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen Metro Gilded Balloon The Venue, Calton Road • 226 2151 • See p:!82 Like polka a wayward circusthrough band, Mikelangelo and thebristling Blackwith Sea Gentlemen waltz,andtango and their way an original show energy, humour beauty. Pick of the Fringe Melbourne 2002. www.oninvisiblewings.com Aug 1-3:121.1 -14,00(Ihr) £5.00 Aug 4-7, 0 (£7.50)50) Aug 8-10, 15-17,128-21, 2-24:25:21,21.000(I0 hr)(I hr)£9.£8.505(£8. Dates:27 2829 30 3 ii3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR (SOUTH AFRICA) Assembly StNokia George'Orange s West Church, 58 Shandwick Place • 0131 225 7048 • See p:l89 Soweto Gospel Choir performs an inspirational programme of tribal, traditional and popular African gospel. Early rhythms, rich harmonies, a capella and charismatic performances combine to uplift the soul and celebrate the unique spirit of South Africa. Aug 8-21,218.5: 318.0 (Ihr) 30 (Ihr)£ 11.£010.0 (£0010.(£9.00)00) Aug 11-14, 15-17,212-24: 23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

24 hour Box Office at www.edfringe.com SOYE ABIMWENI KOMORA Africa AidsClub, Awareness The Bongo 14 New Street • 0131 558 7604 » See p: 177 Debuting outside his native Kenya, Soye Abimweni Komora gives his unique rendition of predominantly traditional folk songs. Representing Africa Aids Awareness, Soye's distinctive voice and acoustic guitar bring to life the songs of his ancestors to help those in need18.0today. Aug 11-17: 0(Ihr) £5.00(£4.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 M 3 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SPAIN MEETS GERMAN ROMANTICISM - ISOLDA CRESPI Classics @The The Reid Hall, Reid Reid Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 • See p: 187 Passion, melancholy, love have been explored by these two different countries through clarinet and piano music. The romantic German composers Schumann and Brahms the Spanish Aug 20: meet 13.15 (Ihr) £5.00(£3.0Brotons 0) and Yuste in a programme that will thrill. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 H 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SPANISH VOICES OldStStPaul'Paul' s Music Old s Church, Jeffrey2003 Street • 226 0000 • See p:!85 The unique sounds of lively Spanish folk songs, ancient chants and rich renaissance polyphony, performed by a 30-voice choir 'Coro omnes Populi' from Andalucia. Part of a Scottish tour(SSmiarranged by(£4.University of Strathclyde Museum Society. Aug Aug 20,20,222:2: 20.18.0055 (SSmi nns)s) £6.£6.0000 (£4. 000)0) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SPEAKEASY I Sounds of Progress Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place • 0131 226 5425 • See p:!92 Speakeasy are an acoustic band featuring the 'spine-tingling' (Times April 2002) vocals of Claire Cunningham. Their laid-back set, with influences from folk, jazz and classical music offersI8.0a0(45mins) chilled-out alternative to the hustle and bustle of the Fringe! Aug Aug 7-10: 11-16: 14.00 (45mins)£8.00 (£5.00) Dates: 27 28 293031 12345 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Theatre Workshop presents

with Theatre Workshop firings vou an evening with Ariel Dorfman.

4 Hamilton Place, Stockbridge

SPIRIT© (SOPRANO, CLARINET, PIANO) St Andrew's and St George's at Festival Time St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street« 0131 225 3847 « See p: 188 Scotland's highly acclaimed trio present - Best of British, new and old - an inspirational musical£6.0journey. Aug23: 15.00(Ihr) 0(£4.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SPIRIT OFTHE GUITAR Segovia Trio Nicolson Square Methodist Church, 25 Nicolson Square • 01620 870 344 • See p: 185 'They could travel the world and gain admiring audiences everywhere... Exceptional' Times.14-16: 13.00 (SSmins) £6.00 (£5.00) Aug Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 ST ANDREW S AND ST GEORGE S AT FESTIVALTIME St Andrew's and St George's at Festival Time St Andrew's & St George’s Church, 13 George Street • 0131 225 3847 » See p: 188 'The premier chamber music revue on the Fringe' Herald. Come and enjoy high quality performances of music, both old and new, in one of the New Town's beautiful Georgian architectural gems. Aug 6-24: various times Dates 27 28 2^303 3456 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 STAROVER BLUE: KATE NAVARONE Starover Blue Metro Gilded Balloon Cabaret Voltaire, 36 Blair Street ♦ 0131 226 2151 « See p: 182 Stunning vocalist Kate Navarone is giving some glamour to the Festival this summer. Her debut album STAROVER BLUE, a flirty mixture of funk, pop & jazz, will be powerfully performed alongside a 7-piece band. Aug 1-7,11-14: £7.550(£6. Aug8-10: 19.45 19.(Ihr)45 (Ihr) £8.50(£7, 0) 50) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 JOSCELYN STEELE St Mark's in Castle Terrace St Mark's Unitarian Church, Castle Terrace *0131 226 0000 • See p:l89 Romantic Virtuoso. St Mark's Unitarian Church, Casde Terrace. Joscelyn Steele, piano. Dedicated, inspired artist - deep insight into soul of works played. Scarlatti, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Liszt, Aug 15: 17,15 (Ihr30mins) £6.0Cesar 0 (£4.00)Franck, Faure, Ravel, Debussy. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 272829 ST MARY'S MUSIC SCHOOL STRING ENSEMBLE ONE National Association of Youth Orchestras NAYO @ Central Hall,WestTollcross »0131 229 2921 • See p:l85 Musicians from Edinburgh's acclaimed music school perform Bach's Brandenburg Concertos Nos 3 and 4 in the first of two concerts marking their debut at the Festival of British Youth Orchestras. Aug 19: 12.30 (Ihr) £5.00(£200) (FreeSUDC) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 ST MARY'S MUSIC SCHOOL STRING ENSEMBLE TWO National Association of Youth Orchestras NAYO @ Central Hall,West Tollcross ♦ 0131 229 2921 » See p: 185 In their second Festival of British Youth Orchestras concert, St Mary's talented young musicians will play Serenades for Strings by Elgar and Dvorak, Mozart's Oboe Concerto and Shostakovich's Chamber Symphony. Aug 19: 19.30 (2hrs) £8.00(£3.50) (FreeSUDC) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 . 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 112 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 STRICTLY SONGTIME St Andrew's and St George's at Festival Time St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street *0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 Light classical music theatre, traditional song from Anne Diack, Grieg W.W. Hill and U.S duo Douglas and Lorraine Renfroe. Aug 14: 19.30 (2hns) £8.00 (£6.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 112 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 103

THE SWINGLE SINGERS St John's Church, Corner of Princes Street & Lothian Road • 226 0000 « See p: 188 This world famous a cappella group celebrate 40 years of success by launching St John's Festival of Spirituality with everything from Bach favourites to 'Amazing Grace'. Don't miss a rare chance£1100(£8. to hear0these Aug 0) eight talented young singers. Aug 14:15: 21.19.030(IhrBOmins) 0 (Ihr30mins) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3ii 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 4 1 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 TAKE TWO Valvona & Crolla, 19 Elm Row, top of Leith Walk •0131556 7800 • See p: 193 Antonia Quincey (vocals) and John Moore (piano) turn up the heat on a century of song and bring fresh flavour to jazz standards, 60s and 70s classics and current sounds. Aug Aug 11,15-16:13-14:15.013.0(Ihr00(IhrIQmilOnmis) ns) £9.00(£7.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 T 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 TAM WHITE S ECLECTIC BLUES REVUE Why Not Nightclub, 14 George Street • 0131 313 3917 • See p: 193 Old songs, new songs, maybe borrowed but always blue songs. 'He gets better every year' Scotsman. 'This boy is bad' BB King. Wow' Bob Dylan. 'Tam White IS the blues'8-12,Paul14-17: Jones.19.Tam White - Scotland' Aug 30 (Ihr30mins) £8.00 (£6.s00)Gadgefather. Dates:. . . . 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 IOII 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 TANDEM Guildford Seep: 183 Arms, I West Register Street (off East End Princes Street) •0131 556 4312 Perthshire based duo with a refreshing approach to traditional and contemporary music. Evening hosted by top local acoustic band Yard of Ale. Sponsored by Edinburgh' Aug 18,20: s20.Caledonian 00 (4hrs) (FreeBrewery. Non-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE WEAVERS RootsReidTANNAHILL @The The Hall, ReidReid Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 • See p: 187 Traditional Scottish music at its best As tight and versatile as any band in the Celtic music scene, summoning rock'n'roll intensity or haunting introspection. An especially eloquent of the£10,old00and(£8.0the0) new' New York Times. Aug 2; 21.1mixture 5 (Ihr35mins) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 TERRAFOLK The Famous Spiegeltent, George Square Gardens • 0131 662 8740 • See p: 191 Return by popular demand. Winners BBC 3 World Music Award 2003 and Edinburgh 'Spirit of the Fringe '02'. Foot-stomping, superb musicianship. Hilarious, dynamic and irresistible entertainment t seen anything as good for years' Scotsman. Aug 3,10,117,3-17, 24: 215.0-24:00 (I2200 hr) £'I(I10.haven' Aug 6-10, hr)00 (£8.00) Dat«|S28, 3 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 THREE S COMPANY St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 Singer Lena Phillips, Saxophonist Glen Martin, Pianist Marcus Martin. An enchanting evening Aug 9: 19.of30light (2hrs)music £8.00classics (£6.00) you’ll love. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 TIGER LILLIES Tiger Lillies StTheStephens, St Stephen Street »0I3I 558 3853 • See p: 190 Europe's most passionate and scintillating cabaret act Fusing the spirit of punk with the macabre music ofandtheblack fairground, these'Brilliantly three master brilliance, blasphemy romance. twisted'showmen Guardian.create a show of Aug 1-3: 2200(lhr30mins) £10. 0 0 (£7. 5 0) Aug 30 (Ihr30mins) Aug 8-10: 7:4-6:23.21.023.0(lhr30mins) Aug 00(lhr30mins) £12.50 Dates: 27 28 29 30 3! I J 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

TRANQUILLITY AND FIESTAS St Mark's Unitarian Church, Castle Terrace •0131 226 0000 • See p:!89 | Two piano recitals featuring Latin-American/Spanish composers (Villa-Lobos; j-' Ginastera; Santa-Cruz/Leng; Granados) preceded by works by Bach/Handel; fj Mozart/Beethoven; Debussy. Preview 1145Chopin (45mins)£6.and(Free Aug 20-21:Aug17.20:30 (IhrlSmins) 00 (£4,Ticketed) 00) jj Dates: 27 28 29 » 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 | | TRASHCAN SINATRAS The Liquid Room, 9 Victoria Street • 0870 169 0100 • See p: 184 One of Scotland's best-loved 'Indie' bands returning to live shows after an absence d; several Aug 16: years. I9.00(3hrs) £10.00 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ; TRIPLICITY St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 013 I 225 3847 • See p: 188 Frances Cooper, Anne Lewis and Colin Dundas perform Aquainted with Love. Songs from to Contemporary, Aug 16:Baroque I5.00(2hrs) £7,00 (£5.00) sublime to ridiculous. Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 : TUPPLURARNA, SWEDEN NAYO @ Central Hall,WestTollcross • 0131 229 2921 • See p:l85 Tupplurarna is a student big band from Uppsala University, Sweden. Their repertoire consists mostly of swing and jazz from the golden era of big bands, but also some more14:modern music. Dancing is most welcome! Aug 1130 (Ihr)latin£5.and00(£2.funk00)(FreeSUDC) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3! 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 21 ST ANNIVERSARY CONCERT St Cut's, 5 Lothian Road • 0845 345 3531 • See p:l89 ; See where the Blues Brothers got their inspiration. 'You can't listen to the LCGC ’ without moving or smiling. Everyone was singing and clapping. The music just gets j you that way' John L Walters Guardian. Preview 2: I8.£9.00(2hrs) Aug 3: 20.Aug 000(2hrs) 00 (£8.£6.00)00 (£4.00) Aug 4-7: 18. 0 (2hrs) Aug 8: 18.00 (4hrs) £1100 (£10.00) QHll ; Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29j UGANDANS PERFORM CLASSICS St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 Hear talented young Ugandan artists (baritone, flute, piano) perform Lieder, duets, ’ solos - Mendelssohn, Schubert, Schumann, Rachmaninov, Scriabin. Aug 18: 14.30 (2hrs) £7.00 (£5.00) Dates: 27 28 29 3o 3ii 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 »j VARDOS The Famous Spiegeltent, George Square Gardens *0131 662 8740 • See p: 191 Gorgeous gypsy folk direct from Romania and Hungary, driven by wild violin and chased by accordion and double bass. Sit still if you dare. These girls will spin your j. wheels and dazzle with their skill and exuberance! Aug 13,15: 17,00(Ihr) £7.00(£5.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 3o 3M 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 j VELARSOUND Smirnoff Underbelly, Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 3083 • Seep: 192 Following a national tour, singer Lucy Larner and producer Will Gresford bring their distinctive blend of chilled out beats and catchy pop melodies to Edinburgh. Their laid-back sound has drawn comparisons with Broadcast and Morcheeba. Aug 3: 2130 (5hrs) £5.00 Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 '• 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ]

24 hour Box Office ai www.edfringe.com I VIOLIN StSt Andrew' Andrew's SONATAS St George's FestivalStreet Time•0131 225 3847 ♦ See p: 188 &s StandGeorge' s Church, 13atGeorge ; byRickArvoKoster and Geoffrey Dancer Sonatas in ' A ' by Mozart and Faure and a work Part(Ihr) £6.00(£4.00) Aug 14: 1130 ! Dates:;? ;8 29 a 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 VIVIEN LIU AND MACK SAWYER St Andrew's and St George's at Festival Time St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street * 0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 Recital for soprano including Mahler's and Strauss's Lieder and songs from SaintSaens, Aug 21:Bizet 14.30and(2hrs)Poulenc. £7.00 (£5.00) j Dates: 27 28 29 » 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 VOICES OFYOUTH I St Andrew’s and St George's at Festival Time St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 0131 225 3847 • See p:!88 Classical Teen Scene guests Andante Youth. Singing at its very best introduced by Lena12:Philllips, Piano£6.by00(£4. Marcus Aug 1230 (Ihr) 00) Martin. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 VOXPOP PUELLA §.Helen McCookerybook Holyrood Tavern, 9a Holyrood Road • 0131 556 5044 from 17.00 • See p: 183 Original songs and film shorts by award-winning filmmakers map the seven ages of (wo) man. This talented presents a song-cycle that is sometimes funny, sometimes sad,ns)and£5.singer/performer never Aug 10-16: 16.00 (45mi 00 (£4.0short 0) of invention. 'Riveting' Stage. World Premiere pDates: 27282930 31 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 EDDIE WALKER fCaledonian Folk and Blues at the Guildford Guildford Arms, I West Register Street ♦ 0131 556 4312 See p: 183 Rags, country and original material performed by England's finest picker. Evening hosted by top16-17: local20.acoustic of Ale. Sponsored by Edinburgh's Caledonian Brewery. Aug 00 (4hrs)band (FreeYard Non-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 WANTON AND BLITHE/TOM BAXTER Smirnoff Underbelly, Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 3083 ♦ Seep:192 Wanton and Blithe areofthesublime emotional of dour-beat, break-beat and big beat Astarcombination vocals,hisunderbelly poignant lyrics and ethereal soundscapes. Rising Tom Baxter will be playing renowned acoustic set Don' t miss. Aug 10: 22.30 (5hrs) £7.00 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA NAYO @ Central Hall, West Tollcross • 0131 229 2921 • See p:l85 After amusicians year's absence from Festival of British Youth Orchestras, young return withforthea programme that includes overtures byWarwickshire' Rossini and s Beethoven, Faure' s Fantasy Flute & Orchestra & Haydn' s ' M ilitary' Symphony. Aug 23: 19.30 (2hrs) £8.00 (£3.50) (FreeSUDC) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 I / 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 . 6. WEST OF SCOTLAND SCHOOLS CONCERT BAND National Association Youth •Orchestras NAYO @ Central Hall,WestofTollcross 0131 229 2921 • See p: 185 The extremely talented West of Scotland Concert Festival of British Youth Orchestras with aSchools programme that Band includesreturn musicto bytheNigel Clarke, Eric Whitacre, Frank Ticheli and Dana Wilson. Aug25: 12.30 (Ihr) £5.00(£2.00) (FreeSUDC) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 77 28 29 WEST OF SCOTLAND SCHOOLS ORCHESTRA -National Association Youth •0131 Orchestras NAYO @ Central Hall,WestofTollcross 229 2921 • See p: 185 On the 85th anniversary of his birth, the of Scotland'swith finestanyoung musicians open with Bernstein's 'Candide' OvertureWest in a programme American theme which Dvorak' s 'New World' Symphony. Aug25:will19,also 30 (2hrs)include £8.00(£3. 50) (FreeSUDC) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

MIKE WHELANS Caledonian Folk and Blues at the Guildford Guildford Seep: 183 Arms, I West Register Street (off East End Princes Street) *0131 556 4312 Incredible One Man Blues Band - not to be missed! Evening hosted by top local acoustic band Yard of Ale. Sponsored by Edinburgh's Caledonian Brewery. Aug 15,23: 20.00 (4hrs) (Free Non-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 WHISTLEBINKIES IN CONCERT Whistlebinkies St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street *0131 225 3847 • See p: 188 One of Scotland's longest established traditional music groups performs music old and new in a wonderful acoustic setting with lowland bagpipes, smallpipes, flute, clarsach, fiddle, viola, concertina, song and drums. Hear CD 'Timber Timbre'. www.whistlebinkies.net Aug 23: 19.30 (2hrs) £8.00 (£6.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THEWRIGLEY SISTERS Roots @ The Reid The Reid Hall, Reid Quad, Bristo Square • 0131 662 8740 » See p: 187 Mastery with mischief, tradition with modernity, Jennifer and Hazel Wrigley are two of the fastest rising stars on today's international folk circuit. A sparkling blend of material, invigorated with jazz, blues and ragtime flavours. Aug 12: 21.15 (Ihr35mins) £l0.00(£8.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728 29 YARD OF ALE Caledonian Folk and Blues at the Guildford Guildford Seep: 183 Arms, I West Register Street (off East End Princes Street) • 0131 556 4312 Top local acoustic band anchor ten nights of great music. Guest artists featured nightly. All free. Sponsored by Edinburgh's Caledonian Brewery. 1999 Evening News Best City Bar. Aug 14-23: 20.00 (4hrs) (Free Non-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 272829 ZIMBABWE RUINS Mann Friday C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0870 701 5105 * See p: 178 A boy's bitter but defiant struggle with the destruction of his life and country combines electrifying images, narratives and song in a raw and fragile testament to the human spirit. 'Awesome to see such spirit in action' iafrica.com Aug 1-24: 16.45 (Ihr) £8.50(£7.50) European Premiere ♦ HgO Dates 27 28 29 30 3 I J3 45 6789 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 242526272829 Festival fashion: Check out our new clothing range at www.edfringe.com/shop Ted Hughes' Tales from Ovid

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AABACUS S 20TH CENTURY LEGENDS: THE LIVES, LOVES & MUSIC OF FRANK SINATRA & JUDY GARLAND Aabacus Productions Rocket @ Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket * 0131 225 5333 • See p: 187 The heights, the depths, the dirt Frank and Judy's intimate and startling details with more than 20 songs performed byjackjaffe and Charlotte Lloyd. JulAug313-7, -Aug 2: 17.18-21: 40 (I hr I Smins) £6.00 (£5.£7.00)50 (£6.00) Aug 9-10,11-14, 15-16,22-23:17.17.4040(IhrlSmins) (I hr I Smins) £8.50 (£7.00) Double bil price (with Crosby/Lee): £ 13.00 (£ 10.00) Not Fri/Sat HS31 Dates: 27 28 $ 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 AABACUS'S 20TH CENTURY LEGENDS: THE LIVES, LOVES & MUSIC OF BING CROSBY & PEGGY Productions LEE Aabacus Rocket @ Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket *0131 225 5333 • See p: 187 Was the world's greatest crooner really 'Mr Nice'? How did Peggy overcome childhood abuse? Jack Previews Jul-14, 311-Aug 2:2230 22.Jaffe 30(I (Ihrand hrI SmiI SmiCharlotte ns)£7.£6.500(£6. 0Lloyd (£5.00)00)reveal all in narrative and 22 songs. Aug 3-7, 1 1 8-21: n s) Aug 9-10,15-16,22-23: 2230 (I hr I Smins) £8.50 (£7.00) Double bil price (with Sinatra/Garland): £ 13.00 (£ 10.00) Not Fri/Sat World Premiere • U£3I Dates:272829 30 11 Il3 456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 252677 28 29 AFTER DARK Maria Hadnett Productions Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street *0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Some very wise animals have created their own Utopia but find they are about to be discovered. This New Rock Musical has song, dance, comedy, wit... and offensive material... the cutting edge£6.of0satire. Aug2-9,13,15-25: 21.45 (Ihr) 0(£5.00) Aug 10-12: 14.30 (Ihr) World Premiere «Hna Dates: 27 28 29 x: 31 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

AIN’T MISBEHAVING American Festival S^ Sweet at the High CrowneSchool Plaza, 80Theatre High Street » 0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Strut, strum and sing the songs of Fats Waller in a career that ranged from uptown clubs to downtown Tin Pan Alley. An all-embracing bear hug that magically invokes !j the joy and laughter Original. Aug3: (Ihr) £6.Aug6: 0of0(£4.an014.0)American Aug5: 16.16.3000(Ihr) 00(Ihr) Aug7: 18.00(Ihr) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728 J ALL ABOUT EVE, FROM HEAVEN TO 9/11 Demarco-RockefAnna Zapparoli 9 Rocket @ St John's Hall,West End, Princes Street • 0131 228 9919 ♦ See p: 188 j God has a sense of humour. Eve should know... she' s been around for so long,from* creation to globalization. New musical, critically acclaimed in Italy. 'Breathtaking' | as Dario Fo'00)Rupubblica. JulPanorama. 31-Aug 16:'As18.humorous 20 (Ihr40mins) £9.00(£7. UK Premiere •HSU I Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 I 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2I AVE Pilgrim' Siberia Rocket @sStTheatre, John’s Hall,Irkutsk, West End, Princes Street • 0131 228 9991 • See p: 188 1 'AVE' is a mystery performance dedicated to the saviour of human souls. It takes place in anbelief abandoned Siberian village on the shore of Lake Baikal. It is a story of 1 hope4-9,and in the22.power Aug 11 -16,18-23: 00 (I hr I ofOmiresurrection. ns) £8.00 (£5.00) UK Premiere • HSU I Dates 27 28 29 { 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728 J BABY Royal Theatre Bedlam Holloway Theatre, 11 bMusic Bristo Place • 0131 225 9893 • See p: 176 I Parenthood. Is anything more exciting, frightening and yet utterly transforming? ! Maltby and Shire' s entertaining script and vibrant score lead three couples through this unpredictable journey from conception to birth! RHMT: worth getting up for! < Live band. Hugely10.impressive' Aug 11 -16,1'8-23: 00 (I hr 30mins)Scotsman. £7.00 (£5.50) : Dates: 2728 29 30 3112 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29] f

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BATBOY American High School Theatre Festival Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road • 0131 447 01 11 • See p: 178 Move over, Jerryhistory Springer! Batboyits flies in foronFringe This'tspoofy, musical makes by basing libretto a 1990s2003.tabloid rue story'high- energy half boy, half bat found in cave! A wacky, witty cult show. Aug 15,17: 218.0: 12115 (Ihr30mins) £6.00 (£4.00) Aug 5 (Ihr30mins) Aug 19: 14.Q 15 (Ihr30mins) Dates: 27 28 2 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 [0 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE BEAR Demarco-Rocket Mahogany Opera and Edinburgh Studio Opera Rocket556@3102 Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place • 0131 • Seep:l87 Rare opportunity to William Walton' s hilarious the Battle Sexes. This bold, newseeproduction is brought alive byportrayal dynamic ofyoung artists.of the Following lastOpera. year's success by Edinburgh Studio Opera now together with Mahogany Aug 18-23: 15.40 (SOmins) £7,00 (£5.00) [ Dates: 27 28 29 3D 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 » BLOOD ON THE STONES Carpe Diem Stockbridge Parish Church, 7B Saxe-Coburg Street *0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Edinburgh's notorious body snatchers Burke and Hare return to the Fringe in this by Edinburgh-born composer D. Robinson. 'Seldom have I NODA seen such anmusical enthusiastic and committed companyPeter- powerful ensemble numbers' Scotland News. Aug6-9: 20.45 (Ihr IQmins) £6.00(£4.00) -Dates: 27 28» 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 z> BLUES INTHE NIGHT National Student Theatre Company (NSTC) supported by the [ Really Useful Theatre Company Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge • 0131 225 6575 » See p:!76 Glorious and thirties bluessinger. and jazzHot,standards. lives, memoriescelebration and music ofof twenties three women and a jazz sexy and The infectiously good-humoured. Aug 4-10,12-17,19-25: midnight (I hr I Omins) £8.00 (£6.00) tS3H Dates 34 1 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 CABARET Tempo Musical Productions St Oswald's Hall, Montpelier Park • 0131 476 6471 • See p: 190 Following 2002's smash hit production of Whorehouse',Tempo invites you to 'come I| todecadent the Cabaret' Meetsinister the sexyworldKit ofKat1930s Girls Berlin. (or Boys!?) and enter the bizarre, comic. and 'Cabaret' bar before, at interval | and after show. Preview 19.40 (2hrs20mins) Aug 18-23:Aug19.17:40 (2hrs20mins) £ 10.00£7.(£8.0000) Dates: 27 28 B 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

CABARET CONCERTO CLASSICO Demarco-Rocket: Music of the Fuchsia Rocket556@3102* Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place • 0131 Seep:l87 Music of the Fuchsia. Exotic recital - don't miss singer Rosemary Forbes-Butler from Venice and pianist Paul Ayres presenting their arrangements - Scatpurcell, Bachfeuer &AugFlanders, Songsns) £7,from00 (£5.Italy00)- or free chocolates from the Chocolate Society. 18-25: 16.Swan, 45 (55mi UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 B 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CANDIDE Par Exemplum Productions The Zoo, Kirk O' Field Parish Church, 140 The Pleasance • 0131 662 1222 See p: 193 'This is a story rich and rare/of philosophic interplay/'twixt optimism and despair/by Francois Marie Arouet/who calls himself Voltaire.' A slick and exuberant new production Aug 3-16: 12.of20 Bernstein' (I hr45mins)s musical £7.00 (£5.masterpiece. 00) FTHU Dates: 27 28 B 30 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 B CAROUSEL Stage 84 James Gillespie's High School, Lauderdale Street • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 183 Award-winning, talented young company. Stage 84, in their 13th year at the Fringe, present hit musical 'Carousel.' Swaggering, carefree, carnival barker Bil y captivates and marries naive mill worker Julie; 'best musical of the century' Time Magazine 2000. Live orchestra.5 (2hrs20mins) £8.00 (£6.00) Aug Aug 9:5-9:14.19.001(2hrs 20mins) Dates: 27 28 B 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 A CHORUS LINE Deep Blue Theatre C too, St Columba's by the Castle, Johnston Terrace • 0870 701 5105 • See p:l77 Heartbreak and heroics in one of music theatre's all-time greats. Follow the starryeyed young hopefuls through the toughest audition of them all - share their hopes and dreams, their agonies and ecstasies. High-kicking choreography and unforgettable Book early. Aug 10-24: 20,1songs. 5 (Ihr35mins) £9,50 (£7.50) Dates: 27 28 B 30 3I 123456789 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 CLUEDO: MURDER ATTUDOR HALL Foot Productions Stage by Stage Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row • 0131 557 MSS* See p: 191 Colonel Mustard, Study, Candlestick? You know the game. This musical drama devised by seven 18 year olds is a vibrant, colourful piece that will keep you guessing toAugthe18-23: end, 13.an30end(Ihr20mins) you won'£5.00(0.50) t guess. Dates: 27 28 b 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 b

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CORPUS Modify theStreet« Van 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 C, Chambers New musical inspired by the shocking Bodyworlds exhibition, from talented songwriter writerundertones Fintan O'Hiniggins. Lovablecritique oft: characters, Jonny macabreBerliner humourandandEmmerdale dark melodic this scathing Berliner£9.band JulBritart 30-AugFeaturing 11,13-24:the17,Jonny 10 (Ihr30mins) 50 (£7.live50)on stage. World Premiere • HSU % 23 456789 10 II 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24252627 28 J| DESTINATION ANYWHERE Dramas byCompany CYear too, Out St Columba' the Castle, Johnston Terrace • 0870 701 5105* See p: 177 This high-energy, exuberant, atmospheric takes on the themeslickofand travelcaptivating from thejourney world'sfuses brightest composers, lyricists and and witty poets. An acclaimed youthful company directed by vintage professional talent. First class Aug Iticket! I -16: 10.30 (SOmins) £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 Children) Worid Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 DO BLACK PATENT LEATHER SHOES REALLY REFLECT UP? American High School Theatre Church Hill Theatre, Momingside Road Festival » 0131 447 0111 » See p: 178 A hilarious look at the trials and tribulations of growing up in 1950s Chicago Catholic School System. You need not have experienced the rigours of a parochial education this show. Aug 4:6: 18.12.11to55 (I(Ienjoy hrhr SOmi Aug SOminnns)s)s) £6.00 (£4.00) Aug 7: 20. 1 5 (I hr SOmi Aug 9: 14.15 (IhrSOmins) I Dates: 27 28 29 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29:

icicic45, Old St Paul's Church Hall, Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • See p: 193 Venue 2 Welcome to Ee...your mmcurrent , wherelineyouofthethought audienceBewillas one find with boththeRascals and Angels living just below 'Committed Committee' and promenade through our music filled ' N eed to be Loved?' Aug 4-9: 12.15 (I hr 20mins) £6.00 (£4.00) World Premierestory.• HE2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AN EVENING WITH JOE - STALIN THE MUSICAL University ADC5105 • See p: 177 C,Cambridge Chambers Street» 0870 701 Athefast-paced controversial satire on the. great dictator' life. Featuring 'Gulag Rag' and 'Mrs Stalin Regrets' Hilarious and sdynamic musicalhitsputssuchtheas back24:intomidshow Julshow30-Aug night (Itrial. hr IQmins) £9,50 (£7.50) HSU 23 4 56789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24252627 28 29 9 EVERYONE LOVES ME Chain Street Reaction C,TheChambers • 0870Theatre 701 5105 Company • See p: 177 Award-winning musical comedy s world of fame, television and celebrity madness.dissecting Fame, it'stoday' the new religion. 'Snapobsession, up a ticketreality now rather than when it hits the West End' Fringe Report Jul 30-Aug 11,13-24: 23.00 (I hr 20mins) £9,50 (£7.50) FTHU Dates 2728291031123 4 5 6 78 9 10 II 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25: FIFE OPERA StSt Andrew' Andrew's &s StandGeorge' St George's FestivalStreet Time-0131 225 3847* Seep:l88 s Church, 13atGeorge Humperdinck' s Magical Operetta Hansel and Gretel, a tale of fairies, angels and a wicked a gingerbread Aug 8,10;witch 19.30in(2hrs) £8.00 (£6.00)house. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 flora,the red menace JRAFF Venue 45,Productions Old St Paul's Church Hall, Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0767 » See p: 193 The enchanting story of a young fashion illustrator striving to succeed in postdepression New York.andKander & Ebb's compelling first musical sees Flora's struggles between Aug 18-23:love,I6.0career 0(lhr40mins)politics, £7,00 (£6.leading 00) to the masterpieces Cabaret and Chicago. 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 291

24 hour Box Office at: www.edfringe.coin FOOD - A SIXTEEN COURSE MUSICAL Aurora IWCSU Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square » 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Delightfully wackyLive - deliciously provocative. An eating, dancing, laughing,with interactive treat! band, a dozen performers lookenergy, atsinging, America' s obsession fame, greed and power. A17.triumph, shimmering with stunning' Scotsman. Aug I -2, 4 -7, 1 2-14, 1 9-21, 2 5: 0 0 (I hr I Omi n s) £7. 5 0 (£6. 5 0) Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 17.00 (I hr I Omins) £8.50 (£7.50) European Premiere • QEH Dates:27Z8» 30 3I 1134 5 6 789 10 i 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 FOREVER PLAID American Festival Sweet at the High CrowneSchool Plaza, 80Theatre High Street • 0131 226 0000 » See p: 191 Once upon a time, there were four guys who loved to sing. En route to their first big'Forever gig, theyPlaid'werebegins... broadsided by a bus and killed. At that moment, the story of Aug Aug 4:5: 11.17.4455 (Ihr30mins) (Ihr30mins) £6.Aug00 (£4.7: 9.00)45 (Ihr30mins) Aug 8: 13.45 (Ihr30mins) Dates: 27 28 29 D 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FOR PETE S SAKE! New York the Arts The Cell Of The George SquareConservatory Theatre, GeorgeforSquare ♦0131 662 8740 • See p: 181 ^/cw An out-of-control New York City Subway ride takes Peter on his teenage quest for love, power, fame and fortune. Fantasy, comedy, tragedy, show-stopping song and I American Musical WfM dance. AAugBroadway-style musical premiere. Spellbinding for all ages! www.nyca.org Preview 20: noon (I hr) £6. 0 0 (£4. 0 0) August 1-9 only Aug 21 -24: noon (I hr) £7.00 (£5.00) Worid Premiere v. Dates: 2728 s 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 272 t/enoe *9 j FORTUNE COOKIE MAN HWS Rembiko Project Rocket @ Demarco Roxy Art House, Roxburgh Place *0131 556 3102 » See p: 187 tickets EE5 9893 A new rock musical about deadly chopsticks, bad fortune cookies, the Welsh mafia, bediamtheatre crazy roosters... and liveloveseen at firston sight 'Hedwig'Scotsman. meets 'Little Shop'. 'By far the best young ensemble cast the Fringe' Preview ISmiISmi ns) £5.ns)0£7.0 (£3.00(£5. 00) 00) Aug 4,6,8Aug ,10,12:4,121.6:4521,(Ihr 45 (Ihr European Premiere • HZ3I Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 GODSPELL American High School Theatre Beverage Productions Presents Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road Festival • 0131 447 0111 » See p: 178 A joyful combination of vaudeville, clown and minstrel show with sweet rock sounds. The Bible comes to life through mime, magic, song, dance, charades, clowning and games. This 70s musical includes 'Day by Day' and 'By My Side'. Aug 0: 16.ever-popular Aug 17:15,21115 (I15hr(Ihr30mins) 30mins) Aug£6.018:0 (£4.20.010)5 (Ihr30mins) Dates: 27 28 B 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 GODSPELL University Gloucestershire C,TheChambers Streetof• 0870 701 5105 ♦ See p: 177 The classicEndrockandmusical of all Re-experience time is back! TheStephen GospelSchwartz' accordings unforgettable to St Matthew,lyricsvia the West Broadway. and vivid music. Revisit the controversial, earth-shattering ideals in this awesome new production. Aug 10-16: 15.30 (Ihr20mins) £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50) Dates: 27 282930 31 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 GUMBO AND THE METALLERS FROM MARS Book It and They Will Come Bedlam Theatre, I lb Bristo Place • 0131 225 9893 ♦ See p:l76 For the first time on stage Noel Coward's "P&O 1930" While popdreams star wannabe Crystal to win the Gumbo of becoming a rockpractises god, unaware he isBattle aboutoftothebeBands, called her uponroadie to devised and performed by save the world... Aug 4-9: 0.10 (I hr I Omins) £6.00 (£5.00) World Premiere Susan Flannery and Michael hunts Dates: 27 28 29 3o -4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 "Deliciously witty . .a quintessentially English flavou superblyNewbury capturedWeekl by thisy News: gifted pair" HAIR V American High School Theatre Festival THEATRE ! Newbury Spring Festival Review Church Hill Theatre, Momingside Road • 0131 447 0111 • See p: 178 Awarproud and colourful symbol of the culture of America i n the 1960s and the antimovement that swept the nation during the Vietnam War. Beads, flowers, August 1st - 12th and August 14th - 24th at 4.55pm freedom and 1happiness pure emotions from the audience. Aug 5 (Ihr30mins)willAug£6.evoke 018:0 (£4.2215 00) (Ihr30mins) Tickets: Hill Street Theatre Box Office 0131 226 6522 Aug 15,16:214,0: 118.5 (Ihr30mins) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 B ,09

HONK! American High School Theatre Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road Festival • 0131 447 011 I • See p:!78 The story of Ugl y , whose gawky looks causeUglyprejudice almostAlong everyone he he meets. Lost and pursued by a hungry cat. must findfromhome. his journey, discovers his true beauty, destiny, love and acceptance. Aug Aug 4,5,87:: 10.14.1155 (IhrBOmi (Ihr30mins)ns) £6.00 (£4.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 : 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I i 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 HONK! Hot Box Productions C too, St Columba's by the Castle, Johnston Terrace • 0870 701 5105* See p: 177 From the team that brought the Fringe Side By Side By Sondheim comes Honk! the classic tale inofthe Thecontemporary Ugly Duckling world. as it's never been seen before, placing this timeless Jul 31 -Augstory 9: 20.15 (Ihr35mins) £9.50 (£7.50) (£5.50) HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 HOWTO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING American High School Theatre Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road Festival • 0131 447 0111 • See p: 178 Awhosatireusesofabighandbook businesstoandclimb all ittheholdscorporate sacred. ladder The story followsreallythetrying. rise of Finch, without Aug 4: 2120 (Ihr30mins) £6. 0 0 (£4. 0 0) Aug 6: 16.20 (Ihr30mins) Aug Aug 8:9: 20.18.2200 (Ihr30mins) (Ihr30mins) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 l 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT American High School Theatre Festival Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road •0131 447 0111* See p: 178 | Joseph and his coat of many colours come to vibrant life in Park Center's production | of this delightful musical parable. Our dreamer endures adventures that challenge f both 15,spirit Aug 22215 0: and 14.(Ihr30mins) 15 humanity... (Ihr30mins) £6.timely 00 (£4.and00) timeless. Aug 16: Aug 18: 18.15 (I hr 30mins) ' Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 » KAYE'S THE WORD! Matthew TullahlAll-Electric Productions | Pleasance Courtyard, 60The Pleasance - 0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 A celebration of songs made famous by Danny Kaye. Comedy and vocal dexterity | from Paul Hull (Ex-Cantabile and The Swingle Singers) in a show which evokes the I atmosphere of a14.bygone by Adele Anderson. Preview 401(I8-20, hr) era. £5.00 Directed Aug 3-8,1Aug 1-12,2:14-15, hr) £8.50)00 (£6.50) Aug9-10,16-17,21-24: 14.4025:(Ihr)14.4£9.0 (I00(£7. HSU [ Dates: 27 28 29 30 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 KEPT Collapsible Theatre Company C too, St Columba's by the Castle, Johnston Terrace • 0870 701 5105 * See p: 177 Cross over the velvet rope into New York's hottest party of the 80s, in this music | theatre version of Dumas' Camille. Amidst the drugs, sex and disco of Studio 54, can | survive or22.must a woman£9.stay50(£7.kept?50) Jullove3I-Aug24: 15 (Ihr45mins) European Premiere• HSU j Dates 27 28 » 31 123 4 56789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2? 8»| LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Mean Green Productions Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0870 745Underbelly, 3083 • Seep:192 Mean Green Productions presents a tale of murder, mystery and mayhem from the 1 streets of Skid Row. A horticultural horror of weird, terrifying encounters with a cunning, carnivorous plant It all begins at Mushnik's flower shop... Aug 10,15-17, Aug 11-14, 18-21:22-24:23.023.0 (I0hr0(lhr30mins) 30mins) £7.0£8.0 (£6.00 (£7.00) 00) Dates: 27 28 293031 12345678^ 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Stage by Stage Stage by Stage Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row *0131 557 1155 • See p: 171 'Shing-a-ling, what a creepy thing to be happening!' On Skid Row, Seymour struggles to satisfy an ever-hungry man-munching fly trap! This affectionate musical tribute to 1950s sci-finoon(lhr30mins) will make you 'bop-she-bop' till you drop... dead! Aug Signed11-17: performance 12 Aug £7.50 (£5.50) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 LUCKY STIFF SOFA Productions Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street *0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 This fast paced new musical will have you laughing all the way to the glitz of Monte Carlo where there is a surprise waiting around every corner. '****' whatsonstage.com. Stage.00) Aug 17,19,21,23,25: 19,'D0elightful 0 (I hr 30miMusical' ns) £8.50 (£7. ! Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 : THE MIKADO: COUNTY U.S.A. HWS Rembiko Project | George Square Theatre, George Square •0131 6628740* See p: 181 Three Little Maids from Harvard Business School? CEOs nicknamed 'Mikado'? Corporate mania run hysterically amok? About 2002's Pirates of Penzance: Country I USA! 'A masterpiece...' Three Weeks. 'Best young ensemble... on the Fringe' ft Scotsman. 'Excellent!' One4review. Preview 14.15 (Ihr30mins) £6.05c00)om(£4.00) Aug 2-10:Aug14,1I:5 (Ihr30mins) £8.50 (£6. HZU 30 31 I 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

MONIQUE - A FRENCH AFFAIR Monique Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 SS6 6550 • See p: 186 'Intimate, vibrant, stylish cabaret' List spiced with British wit and full of Gallic charm. 'Refreshingly unusual' Stage. Barb Jungr directs French songstress Monique's 'risque and veryAug funny' 16.Oxford Times00show of classic and contemporary chansons. Preview 10 (Ihr) Aug 3-4,6-8, II,2:16.13-15: 16.£8.10£4.0(I0(£6. hr) 5£7.0)00 (£5.50) Aug9-10,16: 1 0 (Ihr) Aug Aug 17,18,221-24: 0,25: 13.13.2200 (I(Ihr)hr) £7.00 (£5.50) World Premiere • Dates 7 28 29 5 i 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 A MOST CURIOUS MURDER -THE MADELEINE SMITH STORY Recusant Music Theatre Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Attractive, vivacious... and just naive enough to become involved with a man from a world she didn't even know existed. 18 songs, 15 scenes, 52 costumes, 15 cast Verdict Aug 9-13,100% 15-25:entertainment 23.30 (IhrSOmins)www.amostcuriousmurder.com £ 12.50 (£ 10.50) World Premiere Dates:27 28 29 30 3l 12345 6789 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26272829 MRS WORTHINGTON S SECRET HEART Diva C Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace ♦0131 220 6109 « See p: 187 Come to a 'marvellous party' and meet Daphne Worthington, that infemous daughter. Did she ever get onto the stage? Her story is told through Noel Coward' songsns)and£6.00a (£4.sparkling Aug 12-16:s classic 12.30 (SOmi 00) new script by Marian Lines. World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 13 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MURDER ATTHE SAVOY (OR PULLEY OFTHEYARD) Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group (EUSOG) Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge •0131 225 6575 » See p: 176 By Noel Katz. Round off your evening with 'Agatha Christie meets Gilbert and Sullivan' in this comic murder mystery musical. '5 stars' Scotsman when last performed by EUSOG at Fringe, Aug 12-17,19-25: 22.50 (SOmi ns) £6.0www.eusog.org 0 (£5.00) Dates:2728 29 30 3i 123456789 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE MUSIC MAN - American High School Theatre Festival Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road >0131 447 011 I • See p: 178 You are sure to enjoy this all-time favourite which the NewYorkTimes calls 'as | American as apple pie and a Fourth of July oration... a marvellous show rooted in I wholesome and comic tradition'. Aug 4:6: 16.10.1155 (Ihr30mins) | Aug (Ihr30mins) £6.00 (£4.00) Aug 7: 18. 1 5 (Ihr30mins) t Aug 9: 12.15 (Ihr30mins) J Dates: 27 28 27 -= 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MY BABY JUST CARES FOR ME Kickline Touring Theatre Company Stage by Stage Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row • 0131 557 1155 • See p:l9l I Bil loves Nina, but Nina doesn't love Bil , because Bil lives with Toni. Johnny loves j Toni like a sister, but fencies Bil like hell! The cool Jazz Age musical comedy will give i you Fever!14.00(Ihr ISmins) £7.50(£5.00) 1 Aug7-23: Signed performance 14 Aug World Premiere |! Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 4 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MY FAIR LADY American High School Theatre Festival Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street *0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Song and dance help transform Eliza Doolittle from Covent Garden flower girl to an Ascot lady. This musical review is helped along by the dashing Henry Higgins and charming Colonel Pickering.£6.A00true Aug 45 (Ihr30mins) (£4.00)delight for all ages. Aug 9:4,6,12.8: 1519.(Ihr30mins) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A KARAOKE MUSICAL This Lousy Theatre Company Ltd Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square * 0131 556 6550 • See p:!86 It'come s thesingnightalong beforeas everything Blazer's Karaoke McForks™ fells apartbar becomes Everyone'as JPsinging someonepubelse'ands you song,canbut that' s Kare-ok! Previews (Ihr)20 (I£5.hr)00£8.00 (£6.50) Aug 3-8,1Jul1,131-Aug 3-15,18,22:0,17.217.5:220017.(Ihr) Aug9-10,16-17,21-24: £9,00(£7.50) World Premiere • Han Dates: 27 28 29 3 3ii 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 !2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR Leicestershire Youth Arts St Ann's Community Centre, Sth Gray's Close, Cowgate *0131 557 0469 • See p: 189 Joan Littlewood's ability to explore political ideas through popular form shines through in this sharp, satirical musical, which succeeded in changing views about the military12-23:conduct Aug noon (Iofhr)the£6.01914 0 (£4.0war. 0) 'Your country needs you!' Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 ONCE ON THIS ISLAND American High School Theatre Festival Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street •0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Sensational, timeless musical that is highly energetic, uplifdng. Caribbean adaptation of The Little Mermaid'. Through song and dance, this romantic tale tests the power of love against30 the(Ihr)powerful Aug3,5,7: £6.00(£4.0forces 0) of prejudice and death. Aug9: 10.320.0 (Ihr) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 PASS THE PORT Beverage Productions Hill Street Theatre, 19 Hill Street • 0131 226 6522 • See p: 183 A nautical musical comedy: an original staging of Noel Coward's 'P & O 1930'. An eccentric collection of passengers head home from the Orient, providing for some classic some equally Aug 1-12,Coward 14-24: wit 16.55and(Ihr20mins) £8.00 (£7,classic 00) songs. HSU Da,es 272829 303 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829

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Explosive new theatre from the Fringe First-nominated company behind The Straight Man, Amy Evans' Strike and last year's hit revival o! Stephen Fry's Latin! ’lidinhurgh fine of theFringe most pleasurable aspects of the annual that is the is watching the theemergence of amayhem truly outstanding young theatre 2002 saw deserved Activated Image"company. Fiona Mountford, Evening Standardrise to prominence of "A young company to watch" Spectator "★★★★★ A reminder that real theatre isn't dead" Metro "★★★★ Expect to hear much more of this company" Three Weeks "A polish that is rare out here lul 31. lug 24 04.100111 on the Fringe” Observer www.activated.co.uk

PIPPIN American High School Theatre Festival Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road • 0131 447 01 I I • See p: 178 Vaudeville inspired musical by Hirshon and Schwartz presents the life of Pippin, son | of King Charlemagne, as he searches for his place. This song-and-dance spectacular is I sure IS,to2provoke questions amidst Aug 0: 120.5 1(Ihr30mins) 5 (Ihr30mins) £6.00(£4.its00)pleasing songs and inspiring message. Aug 17: 16. Aug 19: 2115 (Ihr30mins) I Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 1 RADIOTIMES | Union Theatre 1 James Gillespie's High School, Lauderdale Street • 07776 166 152 • Seep: 183 ; A rare chance to see Noel Gay's delightful musical, the story of Variety Bandwagon'. | Nostalgic, yet pertinent and energetic, Britain's wartime gift to America in 1941. | With foot-tapping tunes, classic numbers, a heart-warming and colourfully-costumed * show. Aug 12-16: 18.45 (2hrs) £6.00 (£5.00) ’ Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 j RAGTIME i American High School Theatre Festival Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road • 0131 447 01 I I • See p: 178 This epic new Tony Winning musical captures life at the turn of the century - a I seismic time of change - with a soaring score that is as diverse as the melting pot America it recreates.£6.Rich, Aug 14:16: 14.18.that1155 (Ihr30mins) (Ihr30mins) 00 (£4.daring, 00) dazzingly bold. Aug Aug Aug 17:19: 20.16.1155 (Ihr30mins) (Ihr30mins) | Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 I SCHWARTZ IT ALL ABOUT Louder Than Words ] Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550* Seep: 186 I Witty, sassy, sexy: this revue features a cast of leading West End performers with the Academy award-winning music and lyrics of Stephen Schwartz. The show charts a ] year lifI:e ofIZ30a group of friends.00 Previewin the6Aug Aug 18,2(Ihr30mins) 0:(Ihr30mins) 12.30 (I hr£5.30mi Aug 3-4, 10,17,,82,2,13,24:15,1130 £10.n5s)0 (£9.£9.050)0 (£8.00) HSU Dates: 2728 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 j SONGS FORA NEW WORLD LouderThan Words Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square *0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown's outstanding musical, featuring leading West I End performers, is an intimate, stylish and witty series of portraits taking you on a I American psyche. Juljourney 31: 12.through 30 (I hr 30mithe21,n2s)anxieties 00 (Iofhrthe Aug 5:£5.1230 Aug 2,9,51,6,7,2II,3: 14,12.3109,(Ihr30mins) £ 10.530mi 0 (£9.n0s)0)£9.: 50 (£8.00) : Dates: 27 28 29 30 ji i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 . 14 16 ' 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 STEVEN S LAST NIGHT IN TOWN Jacob's Well Productions Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace *0131 226 7207 • See p:l84 A musical comedy cataloguing one man’s life as a complete failure. Based on the hit i songs of Ben Folds Five featuring Underground, Song for the Dumped, Boxing. 'Screw1-24:it up16.4and0 (Ihryou'IQmire ndead' Aug s) £6.0Ben 0(£4.5Folds. 0) World Premiere •LEU Dates 27 28 29 1 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728? STREET OF FLAME AND FLOWERS SP Taki-On C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 178 Unmissable new musical from Japan. Love and war as experienced by a family in Okinawa. Takeshi Kobayashi's fascinating exploration of life from post-war US occupation to the anti-American riots of 1970. Stunning theatrics set to uniquely beautiful Aug 18-24:music. 13.15 (Ihr40mins) £9.50 (£7,50) European Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

SWEENEY TODD Leicestershire Youth ArtsSth Gray's Close, Cowgate •0131 557 0469 • See p: 189 St Ann's Community Centre, When corruption infects all those around you, why not take the unshaven throats of the law into your own hands? Come taste a slice of grisly revenge, baked to perfection in the formISmiofns)Sondheim' Aug 12-23: 20.00(Ihr £6.00(£4.0s0)gripping musical thriller. Dates: ^ :'8 29 3o3 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 272 TEA!THE MUSICAL NPLS Spectrum Theatre Augustine' s, 41 GeorgeYouth IV Bridge • 0131Company 225 6575 • See p:l76 A boy. A girl. A teabag. There must be trouble brewing. Join Rosie-Lea, Earl Grey and MrT Potts in this brand new wacky musical where everybody loves a cup of tea. It's (tea) fun! £7.50(£5.00) Aug 19-23:bags13.1of5 (Ihr) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THAT'S LIFE Front Porch Augustine' s, 41 Theatre George IV Bridge • 0131 225 6575 • See p: 176 Joe' s band Afterlife is rockin' crowdyoung whenenough Death tocomes rock musical is for Everyman (andthewoman) get theto call. pun This and oldnewenough toPreviews considerAugwhat might become of us al l . Aug 6-10,12-17,4-5:19-25:21.1021.(Ihr10 (IISmihr InSmis) £5.ns)00£8.(£3.000(£5.0) 00) World Premiere • BZU Dates: 27 28293031 1.3456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THREE GUYS NAKED FROM THE WAIST DOWN National Student Theatre Company (NSTC) supported by the Really Useful Theatre CompanyRow •0131 225 6575 • See p: 182 Greyfriars Kirk House, 86 Candlemaker Continuing the NSTC' s acclaimed of unusually enjoyable shows,run the introducing even more rising theatrerunstars. Three zany stand-upmusical comedians gamut of success. Riotously funny, poignant and perfectly decent Aug4-10,12-17,19-25: 20.50 (Ihr20mins) £8.00(£6.00) QEU Dates: 27 28 29 jo 3 .3456789 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 8 19 2021 2223 2425 VERA WILDE Left Theatre BedlamCoast Theatre, I lb Bristo Place • 0131 225 9893 • See p:!76 I Two revolutionaries leap out of history: one famous, one forgotten. A young Russian |I woman dreams of a betterpolitics world,andinspiring firstPlay play.2002' GreatSeattle songs, wit passion, featherOscar boas! Wilde' 'Best sNew [ outrageous Times, www.leftcoasttheatre.com Previews Aug 1-2: 21. 0 0 (I hr 35mi n s) £3. 0 0 i Aug 4-9, II -16,18-23: 21.00 (I hr 35mins) £9.00 (£7.00) European Premiere • wmi j Dates 12 456789 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 WELCOME TO PURGATORY I The ThreeEngine in aShed, Bar19 St Leonard's Lane • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 181 I| Arch-enemies ElizabethwithI andsplashes Mary,ofQueen of Scotsinmeet inlivelypurgatory. invective is seasoned high comedy this musical Venomous drama. As |i for the quarrelsome Queen' s eventual fete? Prepare for a surprise! Aug 12-15: noon (SOmins) £6.00 (£5.00) World Premiere I Dates: 27 28 29 30 3! I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 WORKING - A MUSICAL f| American High School Theatre Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road Festival •0131 447 ONI* See p:l78 | Based on interviews with American workers, this high energy production strikes a a powerful chord with audiences through story and song. 'Working' is a show for J Aug anyone14: who' s ever punched a clock or wanted to punch a boss. I1 Aug 16: 22.16.2200 (Ihr30mins) (I hr 30mins) £6.Aug00 (£4.18:00)12.20 (I hr 30mins) Aug 19: 20.20 (Ihr 30mins) I Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 I WORKOUT AND DIE (WITH A)T - A LOW-CALORIE j MUSICAL I Slimmed-Down Drama Production Company I Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket •0131 225 8961 • See p: 180 1 Obsessed with gyms and diets? We can help take the weight off your mind. Jump off 1I that treadmill of guilt£6.0and0(£5.sign Aug4-9: 13.30 (Ihr) 00) our FREE Sensible Lifestyle Pledge Worldtoday! Premiere• HEB I Dates:27 28 29 30 31 I ; 34 56789 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24252627 2829

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www.uoefo.com Box Office Et Info: 0131 662 8740 18th July - 31st July: 10am-6pm telephone sales only From 1st August: 10am until last show - counter and telephone sales George Square Theatre Venue 37 George Square/Buccleuch Place, EH 8 Dr Bunhead's Bananas of Doom 1st - 10th, 10.30am The Little Mermaid Burklyn Youth Ballet 8th - 10th @ 12.30pm, 13th to 17th at 10.30am For Pete's Sake! New York Conservatory for the Arts 20th - 24th, 12.00 midday The Mikado - County USA hws Rembiko Project 1st - 10th, 2.30pm Tonight We Fly Trestle Theatre Company 14th-24th, 1.50pm Cheek Tongue In Cheek Entertainment 1st - 10th, 4.45pm Hector's House-A Greek-Style Tragedy Up Service 14th - 24th, 4.10pm Mika HAKA UK Arts International with Patangaroo 1st - 10th at 9.50pm, 13th - 24th at 6.10pm BBC 3 New Comedy Awards Grand Final 2003 11th, 7.30pm Dave Gorman's Googlewhack Adventure 1st - 24th (not 11th & 12th), 7.45pm Men In Coats 12th -21st, 10.00pm Robert Newman From Caliban to Taliban : 500 years 22nd, 23rd, 24th 9.45pm of Humanitarian Intervention Jerry Sadowitz: Midnight Show 20th - 24th, 12.00 midnight 114

ABOMINATION Nuffield Theatre Southampton <£ Theatre First C, Chambers Street» 0870 701 5105 « See p: 177 ji When new boy Scott befriends Martha, their classmates are shocked. Martha's different Martha has a secret - a shameful secret. Its name is Abomination. Physical j of the unpredictable' Telegraph. Jultour-de-force. 30-Aug 9,11 -24:'A taut 17.00and (I hrthrilling 25mins) £7.tale50 from (£6.50)a(£5.master 50 Children) HSU Dates:27282930ii 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 252^9 i THEACTOR In Yer Space Rocket556@ Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place •0131 3102 • Seep:l87 Horton Foote's engaging and heart-warming play, set against the Texan depression and telling of Horace Jnr's passion of becoming an actor, was first seen in 2002 at the National Aug 4-9: Theatre 12.15 (I hras5mipart ns) £7.of50International (£6.00) Connections, to critical acclaim. HHH Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 [7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ADOLF Pip Utton Theatre Co <£ HDV Productions (Holland) Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) •0870 745Underbelly, 3083 - Seep:192 Adolf returns. Writer/performer Pip Utton. Director Guy Masterson. As brilliant and relevant as ever. A tour de force' Stage. 'Makes the oratory sing' Daily Express. 'Precise fury, a chilling Independent Previews Augforce' 1-2: I5.00(lhr ISmins)Terrifying, £5.00 searing, transfixing'***** Scotsman. Aug Aug 3-8, 9-10,12-15, 16-17,18-22: 23-24:15.15.0000(I(IhrhrI SmiI Smins)ns)£8.£9.5050(£7.(£8.50)50) Omi Dates:27 28 29 to2 133 4 56789 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262 28 ADVENTURES IN A BATH Theatre Workshop Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place • 0131 226 5425 • See p: 192 Freda wants to start a revolution from her bath. Frodo wants to control her. We watch as Freda moves through issues of vanity, anarchy and socialism, struggling to define Aug 7-10:her19.place 3000(Ihr(Iinhrthe lOI Omimiworld. ns) £750(£4.00) Aug Aug 11-16: 18-24: 15.I9.00(lhr lOminns)s) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 293031 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 AFFIRMATION Brake Fluid Theatre Company C cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 1771 Two societies are at war, one religious, the other atheist Three individuals are preparing themselves to cross the political divide but are they being honest with themselves and each other? A searching new play from young writer Simon Ackroyd. Jul 31 -Aug 9,11 -24: 11,00 (40mins) £6.50 (£5.50) World Premiere • HSU Dates 27 28 29 »3i 113 4 5 678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 AFTER BAGGING THE LAST MUNRO RBDC Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge • 0131 225 6575 • See p:l76 Suicidal Eric recently 'bagged' his last Munro, despite gormless Kevin losing his way, wife and fellow hil walkers. Yet their adventures are far from 'compleat' A brand new 19-25: comedy20.4from Aug 5 (SOmithens)makers £7.00 (£5.of00)2002's sell-out 'Bagging'. World Premiere Dates: 27 28 25 30 3112 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 . . AFTER SEX ALL THE ANIMALS ARE SAD Velocet C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 > Quite how grief can screw you: unpredictable. Quite how murderers inspire adulation: impenetrable. Quite how many close-up vaginal portraits one man needs: point 14.Vicious, Jula moot 30-Aug24: 50 (Ihr)humane £6.50(£5.black 50) comedy from Royal Court young writer. HSU | Dates: 27 28 30 31 113 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2 Only trust the experts? Check out show reviews and star ratings on www.edfringe.com/reviews

AGAIN GAG Theatre Company Greyfriars Kirk House, 86 Candlemaker Row • 0131 225 6575 • See p: 182 Dramatic play exploring the relationship between two brothers growing up together, one of whom struggles with an obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Compelling performances fuel the conflicting emotions, as both brothers try to understand and seek resolution for the17.obsession. Aug 4-10, 12-17,19-25: 45 (45mins) £5.00 (£3.50) BSU Dates: 27 28293031123456789 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 AGUAVIVA Stone Crabs C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge « 0870 701 5105 - See p: 178 One man's life hangs by a thread. High above them, five spirits debate their right to decide the lover's destiny. This spectacular blend of storytelling, music and ritual weaves Aug 1-24:a complex 20.00(Ihr tale IQminofs) £8.love,50(£7,loss50)and pain. World Premiere • HZ3I Da«s:27 28 29 30 3l 113 4 5 6789 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ALAN AYCKBOURN S CONFUSIONS' Hu/me Hall Productions Venue 45, Old St Paul's Church Hall, Jeffrey Street ♦ 0131 556 0476 • See p: 193 A series of short, interlinking comedies by Britain's favourite living playwright. An interactive voting system allows the audience to choose which three of the five possible plays will be performed each night The perfect pre-dinner theatrical experience! Preview 18.30IQmi (I hrns)lO£4.min0s)0(£250) £2.50 (£2.00) Aug 19-23:Aug18.18:30 (Ihr Dates: 27 28» 30 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ALICE Post Potato Theatre Co Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace • 0131 2206109* Seep:l87 A re-telling of Lewis Carroll's classic with a twist in the tail... Curiouser and curiouser. Post Potato's new production is a dynamic mix of physical theatre, film and imagination. everyone. Aug4-9: 16.30 (IhrSuitable ISmins) £6.for00(£4. 00) Han [ Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 B ALLINTHETIMING USAIGIasgow Productions pend fringe @ gateway, Gateway Theatre, Elm Row. »0I3I 317 3939 • See p: 186 . Three short plays about love, bread and discovering that a pick-axe has been smashed into your skull. International students from RSAMD perform David Ives' I American Aug 20-23: comedies noon(45mins)to wake £8.00 (£6.you00)up at noon. 1 Dates: 27 28 B 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 B Lost in the city? Go to the Fringe map at the back of the Programme

ALLTHE GREAT BOOKS - ABRIDGED! Reduced Shakespeare Company Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 The Reduced Shakespeare Company presents their hilarious, brand new show direct from the USA. From Jane Austen to Jeffrey Archer, the RSC will show you everything you should' Aug 12-15,v1e8:read 12.40but(I12.hrcouldn' 30mins)t £9.be0n0s)bothered! (£7.50) Aug 8,9-10, Aug 22-25:16-17, 12.4020-21: (I hr 30mi4n0s)(I£hr11.30mi 00 (£9.50)£ 10.00 (£8.50) European Premiere Dates:27 28293031 123456789 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 ALLTHIS... AND HEAVEN TOO? Z Theatre Company Venue 45, Old St Paul's Church Hall, Jeffrey Street » 0131 556 0476 « See p: 193 A surreal comedy following the life, death and life of Ian Ramsbottom, miraculously returning to life after committing suicide. Hilarity ensues as two angels race to return4-9:the20.soul to God and save the world! Aug Aug 11-15: 22.05 1(SOmi 0 (SOmins)n£5.s) 00 (£4.00) World Premiere •EUI Dates: 27 28 B 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28B AMADEUS Demarco-Rocket: Glenalmond College Rocket556@3102 Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place • 0131 • Seep:l87 Thrilling and wickedly funny adaptation of Peter Shaffer's award-winning play. A stylish production that features evocative use of music, stunning costumes and commedia masks. Don't miss this critically acclaimed production in one of the Fringe'18-23: s mostI5.0exciting venues.£7,00 (£5.00) Aug 0(lhr55mins) Dates: 27 28 B 30 3! I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28B AMERICAN BIZARRE - THREE SHORT PLAYS Theatre Entertainments Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street •0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Seduction in a tropical exile (Heatstroke), on duty in aVietnam morgue (Spades), bartering in a New York pawn shop (The Affidavit): three insightful glimpses of the lives of a people we10love Preview 10:10 20.(Ihr (Imihrns)tolO£6.mihate. ns) £5.00 (£4.00) Aug 11-13:Aug220.4-25: Aug 20-22, 13.10lO(Ihr lOmin0s)0(£5.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 B ANGRY JELLOW BUBBLES Angry Bubble Productions Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street •0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Want to be a fly on the wall at our slumber party? Cleverly captivating, these alluring New York City Femme Fatales will have you wetting your pants. 'Intelligent, funny and 20.thought-provoking' Aug 9-15: 00 (SOmins) £7.50 (£6.5In0) Theatre. 'Incredible!' NYC Fringe Propaganda. European Premiere Dates:27 28 B 30 3l 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829

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APATHY Milkbottle Productions Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket •0131 225 8961 • See p: 180 Sam's a fighter, a hero and a god to women. Or would be if he ever got out of bed. In the shadow of war Apathy takes a comedic look at one man's political decision to do nothing. Aug 4-9: 15.15 (Ihr30mins) £5.00(£3.00) World Premiere-Em Dates: 27 a s jo 3. . 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE APPRENTICE Nonsenseroom Productions Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin, Midlothian • 0131 440 2159 • See p: 188 A dream instructed him to build a pillar. His master ordered him not to. The powerful and moving story of the choices that a young man must make to fulfil his destiny. Experienced Preview15-16,Aug 14: 219.6-29:30 (Iin19.hrits3I0Omioriginal £5.historic 0n0s) £8.00settings. Aug 10:9-23, (Is)hrns)I Omi (£6.00) Aug 16, 2 3, 3 21. 3 0 (I hr I Omi n Aug 18,25: 19,30 (I hr I Omins) £6.00 World Premiere Dates: 27 282930 31 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 APRIL IN PARIS R.U. Theatre Group Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket • 0131 225 8961 • Seep: 180 John Godber's warm-hearted comedy about a couple who win a 'romantic break' competition in a magazine. This is their first experience abroad and has a profound effect12,on14,them, when£6.they Aug 16: 17.especially 10 (Ihr45mins) 00(£3.return 00) home. Dates: 27 28 29 33 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE ARGUMENT - A FAMILY PORTRAIT Theatre O Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street •0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 From the company that brought you 3 Dark Tales, this is the irrepressible, irresponsible and incredible story of the Strong family. It is a story of madness and hilarity,1-2,of4-8,an12-15, eccentric in crisis. £10.00 (£7.00) Aug 19-22:14.family 14.10 1(I0 hr(Ihr30mins) Aug 9-10, 16-17,23-25: 30mins) £ 11.00 (£8.00) Dates 272829 303 1234 5 6 78 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ART CRIME The Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama ; Venue 13, Lochend Close, Canongate • 07074 201313 • See p: 193 A Pre-Raphaelite model visits a seance and gets caught up in a maelstrom of I otherworldly advice. Charlatans, Graces and a lost renaissance secret are all to be [ found Madame Preview17,in2Aug 14:20.319.0Rushinska' 3(I0hr)(I hr)£6.0£4.0s(£4. 00Parlour. (£200) ' Aug 0, 2 3: 00) Aug 19,18,222:1: 13.19.4050(I(Ihr)hr) | Aug UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 I 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ARTIFICE Modern Theater of Budapest Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge • 0131 225 6575 • See p:l76 Long-lost paintings, the Budapest art market, lying, faking, and backstabbing are the ingredients in Modern Theater's Artifice. The play lies somewhere between film and theatre as characters use videophones to peddle art. Highly regarded performances in Budapest Aug 4-9,12-16:www.moderntheater.org 12.30 (Ihr45mins) £5.00 (£4.00) UK Premiere • HBH I Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ATTEMPTS ON HER LIFE I Teddy Hall Productions Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 - Seep:192 'She's in control. Even when it looks violent or dangerous. Which it is not Obviously.' Blazing return to the Fringe for the company behind last year's ■ controversial success, Bash. 'Stunning00) theatre' ***** Three Weeks. Aug 12-14, I Aug 15-16,129-21: 2-24: 10.10.4455 (I(I hr)hr) £7.£8.0000 (£6. (£7.00)

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daniel kitson, the young old soul from denby dale, is the first comic in years to unequivocally deserve the perrier award, every glowing review, every shout and whisper of hype, his heart, brain and mouth that seem almost too big for life, and his show something were a ferociously articulate sensitive/ aggressive song about love and hate, troubles andl kindness, more importantly, it was f '**ing hilarious, everyone thought so. everyone. the herald 2002

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thea re AN AUDIENCE WITH KING JAMES VI AND I Black Raven Living History and Andy McAlpine Associates Craigmillar Castle.The Great Hall, Craigmillar Castle Road • 0131 331 2220 • See p: 179 On the 400th anniversary of the Union of the Crowns, King James tells of a life of love, intrigue, magic and murder in the courts of Scotland and England. Topical! Historical! 0Controversial! Aug (I hr) £7.00 Aug 15-16: 19.00 (I hr) Aug 14:15-16:19.32l.00(lhr) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 AN AUDIENCE WITH PAUL DANIELS Paul Daniels St Cut's, 5 Lothian Road • 0845 345 3531 • See p: 189 The consummate entertainer brings his own brand of magic and laughter to Edinburgh for the first time. Levitation and levity combine with showbiz stories that will amazeAugand2: 20.delight. All your questions answered. Try him! Preview Aug 4-7,9-16,18-29:00(lhr40mins) 20.00 (I hr 40mi£9.ns)00£(£8.12.0000)(£ 10.00) trnai Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 M234S6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 718 19 2021 22 23 24 25 16 Z718 29 THE AUDITION Strawberry Theatre Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square *0131 556 6550* See p: 186 The ultimate in Reality Theatre. Real actors, real audition, real audience, real prize. What actually happens at an audition? Come and see the process in action. Judge for Augyourself, 6-16: 18.OR 40 (Ihr)BE JUDGED, £8.50(£7.00) the choice is yours! Worid Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 3! 123456 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 AWAKENING American High School Theatre Festival Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 'Awakening' is an original play that chronicles September I 1,2001 as it unfolded in the lives of American students. Journey with Michelle and her classmates as their whole historic Aug 15,world 19: 10,4changes: 5 (I hr) £6,a 0dramatic, 0 (£4.00) heartfelt Aug 16: 12.look45 (Iathr)that Aug 17: 14.day.45 (I hr) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

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For all your Fringe tickets call: 0131226 0000 BABBA GHANOUSH AND BAGELS 2-Act Theatre Company Hill Street Theatre, 19 Hill Street • 0131 226 6522 - Fringe only • See p:!83 Two competingproblems. market traders, a Muslim,'tShlomo are haunted every day j by childhood Sharif hasSharif an alter-ego, he suicidea Jew,bomber' , whilst Shlomo, suffers from ' S mall Schlong Syndrome' blamed on a misguided circumcision. Aug 1-12,14-25: 12.40 (SOmins) £6.00 (£5.00) World Premiere • H5H :« Dates 7 28 2^ n3 456789 10 II 12 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 BABY JANE, SHOW NUMBER I 13 The People Show Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, off Lothian Road ♦ 0131 228 1404 • See p: 192 A bittersweet comedy from the UK's most original experimental theatre group. Two women, stuck in a savage performance loop, impersonating, competing, self-defeating. Two men,Augserving Preview 12:30 (I14.hrthe00I Omi (Iillusion. hrns)I Omi£ 10.ns)Begin... Aug 13, 1 9: 16. 00£7.(£7.505(£4. 0) (£4.00)00 U) Aug Ominns)s) Aug 15, 2 1: 22. 0 0 (I hr I Omi n s) Aug 14,16,222:0: 11.19.1350 (I(I hrhrWorld II Omi Aug 17,23: 14.00 (I hr I Omins) Premiere Date,: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2726 THE BACCHAE BY EURIPEDES Demarco-RockefTrident Theatre Company Rocket556@3102 Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place • 0131 » Seep:l87 Welcome to London 1960s.sexuality Pentheus, Prime Minister, sits securely on his seat of power until his positionin and are threatened on arrival of a confident longhaired American who has a worrying effect on the city' s women. Aug 11-16: 16.45 (Ihr) £6.00(£4.00) Date,: 27 28 29 30 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 20272829 BANG BANG YOU'RE DEAD American High School Theatre Festival Church Hill Theatre, Momingside Road • 0131 447 0111 • See p:l78 Five feelings shot deadtoday,in thetheschool Glimpse 'portraits'byofhishighvictims, schoolers and tragedycafeteria! overtakes them.motivations, Haunted Josh thoughts confronts their demands for explanation witness his choices and impact Aug 4: 14.10 (I hr 30mins) (Free Ticketed) Aug 5; 20.10 (Ihr30mins) Aug 7,9: 10.10 (Ihr30mins) Date,: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

BARCODES always awkward productions Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace *0131 226 7207 • See p: 184 Two men meet for a drink and explore the grubby details of a relationship, through the brutal poetry of the everyday emerges a compelling narrative. 'Barcodes' dissects the manufactured compact between identity, power and the language that enslaves us. 1-2: 16.15 (I hr) £4.00 Previews Aug 3-24:Aug 16.15 (Ihr) £7,00(£5.00) World Premiere-Em Dates I 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 BARRIERS St Magnus Festival Players Venue 45, Old St Paul's Church Hall, Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • See p: 193 Following their triumph with 'Greenvoe' in 2000, the Orcadians return with 'Barriers', a tough and tender love story of the Italian ROW invasion of Orkney during World10.1War Aug 11-15: 5 (IhrI .ISmiWritten ns) £6.0by0(£4.Alan00) Plater with music by Peter Maxwell Davies. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 l 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 BEDTIME FOR BASTARDS Nabokov C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 While Polly wakes up with her past, Jim and Bob are taking the world to the end of history. Friendship, love, power and corruption in two sizzling short plays by Aussie terrible Julenfant 30-Aug 24: 23.Van20 Badham. (IhrStnins) 'A£8.major 50 (£7,5talent' 0) Guardian. European Premiere ; Dates 27 30 31 n3 4 5 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 , BEDTIME STORY Pandava Productions C cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0870 701 5105 * See p: 177 1 A Nazi war criminal narrates the Mahabarata while lurking enforcers terrorise the audience. Provocative dramaturgy makes Indian mythology force you into thinking critically. for Premiere 17 years. Aug 10-24:A 13.non-Indian 35 (I hr I Smicastns) £7.brings 50 (£6.you50) theatre that was banned in India UK Dates: 272829 30 31 123 4 5 67 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 272829 BOUND AND GASSED COMEDY presents in association with RDF Management

THE BIRDS OF SARAJEVO Demarco-Rocket: La Fenetre Rocket556@3102 Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place • 0131 » Seep:l87 With Harris Burina neither words nor explanation are needed - only gestures that do not lie. The Sarajevo Birds speak loudly of war and love - in a human and poetic language - 2both andntender. Aug 0-25:fearsome 0 (I hrns)25mi s) £7.00 (£4.00) Aug 11-16, 17-19: 2245 (I22.hr025mi World Premiere Dates:2728293031 123 45 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE BIRTHDAY PARTY Merco Productions Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace >0131 225 4825 * See p: 187 Set in a boarding house in a coastal town, terror ensues when two visitors turn up at the birthday of lodger Stanley. An engagingly sinister mix of pathos and humour, Pinter'4-9:s masterpiece be 5missed. Aug 18.15 (I hr 30miisns)not£5.to00 (£3. 0) H"?! Dates: 27 28 29 30 7 I . 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 BLOODY POETRY BY HOWARD BRENTON Cambridge University ADC C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 'Mad, bad and dangerous to know' George, Lord Byron meets the radical poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and his two 'wives'. From their meeting flows free love and the greatest Meanwhile Jul 30-AugRomantic 9,11-24: 11.poetry. 30 (Ihr30mins) £7.50Frankenstein' (£6.50) s monster waits to be born.HTil Dates 27 28 2 30 31 1 13 45678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 BLOWING IT Guy Masterson <& Associates Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street ‘0131 226 2428 ♦ See p: 176 Guy & undercover Gavin Robertson Stephen Sinclair' s ('Lordto pot! of Rings' ) gritty Kiwi Masterson comedy. Anperformance! cop getspresent hooked onanddope, life goes Brilliant award winning ' M agical. Up close in your face' NZ News. Aug I -7,111,5-17, 13-14,22-24: 18-21,15.25:05 15.(I hr05 I(ISmihrnIs)Smi£n10.s) 0£9.0 (£9.000(£8.0) 00) Aug 8-10, UK Premiere • IC31 Dates 27 28 29 30 3i 123 4 5678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 L'.l ii:>1 BALLOON GILDED

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BLUEBEARD S WIVES SPID Theatre Company C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge »0870 701 5105 • See p: 178 The mythical tale of the murderer and the wife he tests. Alone in Bluebeard's castle, she finds a way to unlock his darkest secrets. Elaborate multimedia adaptation of this fairytale degradation, London' Aug l-l 1,of13-24: 21.45 (Ihrdirect ISmins)from £8.50(£7. 50) s ICA. World Premiere • H3I1 Dates: 27 28 29 30 I 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 I I 2 I 3 14 I S 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 BOUNCERS Genetically Modified Productions Greyfriars Kirk House, 86 Candlemaker Row •0131 225 6575 • See p: 152 John Godber's alcohol-fuelled comedy is back! Lipstick lacquered ladies, desperate lager louts... all under the watchful eye of four brutish bouncers. Winner Best Production Aug 19-25: 22.and30 Best (Ihr lTechnical Omins) £6.5Oxford 0(£5.50) University Cuppers 2002. Dates: 27 28 29 a 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2,27 28 22 BOUNCERS Harland Hamstrings Theatre Group The Seep:Zoo,193Kirk O' Field Parish Church, 140 The Pleasance • 0131 662 1222 • Back by popular demand: after selling out at last year's Fringe, lucky Eric' and the boys are back. This Harland Hamstrings smash hit has been specially requested to perform Aug 3-5,7at-12,The14-16:Zoo.21.0Book 0 (I hr Iearly Omins)to£6.avoid 00 (£5.disappointment 00) fthu Dates: 27 28 29 3. 3 . 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 I 3 14 15 16 !7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 BOUNCERS Leeds Arts Centre Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Classic comedy by award-winning writer John Godber. Join Lucky Eric and the boys for a night out clubbing. Will jerry,Terry, Baz and Kev pull? Will Maureen, Suzy, Rosie and Aug Elaine 2-9: 21,let15 them? (Ihr20mins)Come£5.0along 0 (£4.00)and find out Hilarious. FTTJ1

BOUNCERS Leicestershire Youth Arts St Ann's Community Centre, South Gray's Close, Cowgate •0131 557 0469 • See p: 189 jp Everyone likes a night out! Well why not try one with these boys as they take you j on an outrageous night on the tiles! Godber's parody of the British disco scene is ij| brought Aug 12-23:to 16.life00by(I hr)four£6.likely 00 (£4.lads. 00) Dates:2728 29 3031 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26: BOUNCERS Watch-lt Productions Rocket @ St John's Hall,West End, Princes Street • 0131 228 9991 • See p: 188 Fast, furious and very funny! 4 actors/20 characters in one crazy 80s night-on-the-town. I But fens of our award-winning, sell-out shows expect even more: 4 mature hunks in visual, musical,19.0high-energy Aug 17-24: 0 (I hr I Smins)romp! £7.50 (£6.Class!50) They live up to their hype' Three Weeks. 1 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 272829 I BOXED OFF! Transport Theatre Company Greyfriars Kirk House, 86 Candlemaker Row *0131 225 6575 • See p:l82 Have you ever wondered what happens behind the counter of a box office? Now here's your chance. Madcap comedy that puts you theatre punters in a different light 19-25: Laugh15.out35 (SOmi loud n's)cause Aug £5.00there (£4.00)ain't no exchanges or refunds. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3t 123 45 67 89 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 BOY STEALS TRAIN 78th Street Theatre Lab Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street •0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 :! New York City. 1981. 15 Year Old Boy Steals Subway Train. Drives it into The World J Trade Center. Criminal or Crazy? A gritty, urban theatrical ride based on the true | storyI-4,of6the who loved much. ns) £10.00 (£9.00) Aug -7,15-17, 11,boy123-14, 20-21,(I hr2trains 5:I Omi12.2too Aug 8-10, 2-24:18,1125 n5s) (I£hr11.I0Omi 0 (£ 10.00) World Premiere • QEU

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24 hour Box Office at: www.etffringe.com BREAKING STRAIN Passion Pit Theatre C, Chambers Street ■ 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 Sexually explosive update of the Greek legend of Hippolytus and Phaedra. From acclaimed writer Justin Butcher, author of 'The Madness of George Dubya' and 'Scaramouche Jones'. Aphrodite moves in malicious, mysterious ways - hilarious send-up Aug 11-24:of 20.Greek 10 (Ihrtragedy. ISmins) £8.50(£7.50) 23 4 5 678 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 BRIDGES Silicon Valley Playwrights Association!Foothill Theater Conservatory Rocket @ Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket • 0131 225 5333 * Seep: 187 Showcasing the work of the Silicon Valley Playwrights'Association of California, 'Bridges' pits stories of loss against stories of love, destruction against revelation, death and redemption, murder and domestic mayhem in a cacophony that pummels dramatic Aug 11-16:form. 10.00 (SOmins) £5.00 (£3.50) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 BRIGHT COLOURS ONLY Pauline Goldsmith Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance * 0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 2002's smash-hit success, Pauline Goldsmith returns to offer up a free dram at this wickedly funny wake. Don't miss out! Nominated'Best Actress Award'2002 Stage'I-4,*****6-8,A11,brilliant comic hour'30 (IhrGuardian. Aug Aug 9-10, 16-17,123-15, 1 -24:18,14.20,3025:(I hr14.I Smi ns) £ISmi 10.0n0s)(£8.£9.50)00(£7.50) HEU Dates: 27 28 »33 3 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 BRILLIANT!THE BLINDING ENLIGHTENMENT OF NIKOLA TESLA Electric Company Theatre C, Chambers Street« 0870 701 5105 ♦ See p: 177 The rise and fall of the visionary inventor, whose pioneering work in electricity ushered in the modern age.1 Genius and obsession, conspiracy and isolation. 'An allorgy of24:sight12.30and(I hrsound Julout30-Aug 30mins)Vancouver £8.50 (£7.50)Courier. World Premiere»HSU Dates 27 28 ; 3031123 4 5 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 THE BUDDY BOLDEN EXPERIENCE Cyclops Events in association with Fittings l The Pod, Festival Square, Lothian Road *0131 228 9950 • See p: 186 A musical journey through the bars, brothels and juke joints of New Orleans. A | unique blend of jazz, gospel and theatre charts the meteoric rise and untimely fall of King Bolden - 'the man18.who invented Aug4-7,11,13-14,18,20: 4£9.5 (Ihr) £8.00)00(£6.jazz.'00) Aug8-10,15-17: 18.(I hr)45 (Ihr) 00(£7. Aug 21-24: 18. 4 5 £ 10. 0 0 (£7. 0 0) Signed performances 14,15 Aug World Premiere • U£HI Dates 2728291 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ; 2 2F BURKE & HARE 1 Skullduggery Theatre Company j C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 Edinburgh, 1827. Surgeons pay good money for corpses, so Burke & Hare are making a killing. Literally. New black comedy brings the murderous pair to life - one double Jul 30-Augact24:that19.won' 00 (I hrt be20minominated ns) £8.50 (£7.for50)the Perrier Award! World Premiere • FTmi Dates: 30 3H23 456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 242526 72829 THE BURNING Theatre Alba mpr Duddingston KirkSeep:l80 Manse Garden, Old Church Lane, Duddingston Village • 0131 556 9579* I James VI of Scotland at war with the 'Black Earl' of Bothwell, the North Berwick witches and himself. Stewart Conn's classic play evocatively re-staged at Duddingston, 400 years after the union of the crowns. Directed by Charles 1| Nowosielski. Aug 7-10,14-17,21 -24: 20.00 (2hrs I Smins) £7.50 (£5.00) Daces: 27 282930 3i 123456789 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

BURNS NIGHT RedHed Theatre Rocket556@3102 Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place • 0131 • Seep:l87 What was it like to love Robert Burns? Widow, lover and daughter battle with their memories, fears, futures and each other in a tale of love, passion, poetry and song on aAug Burns 4-9,1Night 1 -16: 21,to4remember. 0 (I hr 20mins) £6.50 (£4.00) World Premiere • HSU Dates: 27 2829 3o j i: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728» CAFE COWARD Cafe Society Cafe Royal Fringe Theatre, 17 West Register Street • 0131 556 2549 » See p: 178 London. Noel Coward, in cabaret for the first time. But, it seems, not quite alone. Gertie Lawrence is there. Back from the grave. So it begins, Noel and Gertie doing what they did2: best - upstaging one another. Preview Aug 3-9: Aug 16.15 (I16.hr)15£6.(I0hr)0 (£4.£4.000)0 World Premiere • HHJl Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 1 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CAFE SINATRA Cafe Royal Fringe Theatre Cafe Royal Fringe Theatre, 17 West Register Street *0131 556 2549 » See p:l78 Nobody sang about love like he did. But his life was not so loving. Based on latest secret FBI files, we tell the Frank Sinatra story - the story of the man they called the 'Preview Crooner to 2:the17.Mob' . ns) £4.00 Aug 3-9: Aug 17.30 (I hr3I0Smi(I nhrs) ISmi £6.00 (£4.00) Worid Premiere • QEU 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 77 28 29 CAITLIN Sherman Theatre Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square *0131 226 2151* See p: 182 A one woman show about one man. Drink, sex and poetry brought together Dylan Thomas and ahisgutsy wilfulperformance wife, Caitlin ofthenimmense eventually... blewquite themirresistible' apart. 'Funny, infuriating... contrasts, Stage.sad, Aug I -7,12-14, Aug 8-10, 15-17,19-21: 22-25:15.15.0000(I(IhrhrI OmiI Omins)ns)£7.£8.5050(£6.(£7,50)50) ECU Dates:27 28 29 30 3 n3456789 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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CALAMITY FAME Grown Up Girlies St Cut's, 5 Lothian Road ‘ 0845 345 3531- See p: 189 A quirky and fun look at celebrity and its pitfalls through the eyes of two foiled celebrities trying to climb back out of obscurity. Join them on their journey as they become Aug 11-25:megastars. 19,00 (50mi'nAs)' list£6.0here 0 (£4.0we0) come! Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 21 CALIFORNIAN POPPY Tweed Theatre Leith Gallery, 65 The Shore • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 184 J Jan Natanson's challenging play examines the relationships between mother and daughter, sister and sister. It looks at the emotions and shared experiences of the :| past and Aug 18-23:brings 19.30 us(SSmifacens)to£6.face 00 (£4.with 00) the present | Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 I THE CALL OF THE WILD Fitchburg State College j Bedlam Theatre, 11 b Bristo Place * 0131 225 9893 • See p: 176 | New American musical retelling of Jack London's classic, action-packed tale of | survival in Alaska's gold rush. The dog. Buck, impressed into the slavery of aYukon sled dog, finally Aug2,4-9: 15.30 breaks (Ihr IQmifree ns) £7.to0run 0(£5.wild 00) with the wolves. European Premiere■ tEU j Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 t8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 | CAMARILLA Nabokov C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 ♦ See p: 177 | Today. London. A bomb. No one knows who the terrorists are or their motives. The company behind 2002's smash hit Kitchen - 'Perfection' Edinburgh Guide - return 1 with an explosive new play from Aussie hotshot Van Badham. 'A major talent' JulGuardian. 30-Aug 24: 21.50 (Ihr) £8.50(£7,50) World Premiere • EEU Dates2728 30 31 123 4 3678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 J THE CANTERBURYTALES: UP THE CHAUCER! STAG C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0870 701 5105 * See p: 178 ] Adultery, flatulence and middle-age humour. From yeomen to yuppy, this romp through some of Chaucer's best-loved tales is sure to tickle everyone's fancy. Frantic : ensemble fromns)talented Aug 1-16: 13.piece 00 (SOmi £6.50 (£5.young 50) Scottish company. World Premiere « HSU j Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 3 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 1 CAPTAIN CORELLI S MANDOLIN Valvona & Crolla Valvona & Crolla, 19 Elm Row, top of Leith Walk» 0131 556 7800 » See p: 193 Adapted for the stage and told by Mike Maran and Philip Contini with kind permission of Louis de Bernieres, featuring Alison Stephens (Mandolin) and Anne Evans15-16, (Flute18,and Last year sold Aug 20-23:Piano). I3.00(lhr20mins) £10.0out 0 (£8.-0early 0) booking advised. Dates:. - . ■ »3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 THE CASE OF THE BLUE OYSTER GANG Nottingham New Theatre C cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0870 701 5105 * See p: 177 Hilarious spoof private eye thriller, set in the sleazy downtown Chicago of the 1960s. J Sharpshooter McGraw, PI, is hot on the trail of a vicious gang of corporate criminals. | With Jul 31, smooth Aug 2,4,6live,8,10,jazz.12,14,16,18,20,22,24: 16.00 (I hr 20mins) £6.50 (£5.World 50) Premiere • H.71I Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 I C'EST VAUXH ALL! Duckie Ego and Out, 14 Picardy Place • 0131 226 1000 • See p: 180 Collect your duckie dollars, peruse the a la carte performance menu and order a variety of custom made live acts direct to your table in this swanky showbiz spectacular. st tres magnifique!' Aug 16-23: 20.'C15'e(Ihr45mins) £ 1200 (£ 10.****00) Guardian. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728 29

24 hour Box Office at: www.edfringe.com CHAIRS CamiKid Productions Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street •0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 See a life flash before your eyes in this funny, smart and entirely improvised one-act play. Each night the cast plays musical chairs to determine the protagonist in a play about Aug 2-22:that17.person' 00 (45misnlifes) £5.and50 (£4.death. 50) 'Remarkable' Chicago Reader. European Premiere • HHH Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 CHAVEZ -THE RISE OF A LEADER Kaleidoscope Theatre Ensemble The See p:Dive179 @ Caledonian Hilton, West end of Princes Street *0131 226 0000 History of Cesar Chavez. This one-act play tells the story of the migrant farm worker through the eyes of a child learning a lesson about the value of grapes. By Glen Jimenez.30 (30mins) £3.00 (£2.00) Aug Aug 3-4: 5-10,19.13-17, 19-23: 19.30 (30tnins) £3.50 (£2.50) World Premiere • HSU Dates 282 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 THE CHEATY OF ROME Gregodan Productions C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0870 701 5105 • See p:l78 Town councillors battling Euro super-highway which threatens beloved congestion become ensnared in Brussels' serpent coils. But seductive ways of Reg Psychopath, framed former traffic planner on work therapy, leads to outrageous results. Warning: may cause offence. Aug l-l 1,13-24: 23.30 (Ihr35mins) £7.50(£6.50) World Premiere •HCH Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CHICKEN -THETRUE STORY OF ATEENAGE GIGOLO David Henry Sterry Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street •0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 f 1974: Hollywood. David Henry Sterry tells his hysterical, true-life story, expertly portraying his teachers/nuns, bosses/pimps and love-starved, rich lady clients. 'A rare pleasure... Rabelaisian... provocative... hilarious' San Francisco Chronicle. Aug 1-7,111-14, Aug 8-10, 5-17,128-21, 2-24:25:19.19.5050(I (Ihr) hr) £ 11.£10.000(£0(£9.10.000)0) OSH Dates:2728293031 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE CHILD-KILLER: A PORTRAIT OF A PAEDOPHILE LEBENStraum Theatre Company The Zoo, Kirk O' Field Parish Church, 140 The Pleasance • 0131 662 1222 • See p: 193 'Why are there people like me?' asks Bartsch, 19 year-old serial-killer, in this horrifying true story. 2 actors, I character. This compelling theatrical experience asks the tragic question. Why do victims become monsters?'. www.lebenstraum.co.uk Aug (£4.000)0) Aug 3-9: 10-25:mid21.nig4ht5 (I(Ihr)hr) £5.£6.5000(£5. UK Premiere • HrHl I Dates 272829 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE CHIPPIT CHANTIE Leitheatre St Serfs Church Hall, Clark Road, Goldenacre • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 190 In the village of Ballindean in 18th century Scotland, Judge Tammas Boyd is a law unto himself, or so he thinks, until a sudden inspection of his court leads to unexpected and for all£7,concerned. Aug hilarious 2,4-9,11-16:consequences 19.30 (2hrs30mins) 00 (£5.00) tTTTJl Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 I CHOCOLATE MONKEY 1 Nokia Orange Assembly '] Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street *0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 J Charts an unpredictable course through a turbulent period in author John Paul | Hussey's extraordinary life. Failure, ailing romance, fluctuating weight and the <1a symbolic significance of Kinder Surprise Eggs. 'Don't miss it' Herald Sun. Aug5-7,11-14,18-21,25: Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 17.17.1010(I (Ihr) hr) £ 10.£9.0000(£8. (£9.000)0) European Premiere Dates 27282 3 - 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Festival fashion: Check out our new clothing range at www.edfringe.com/shop

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CHOPIN IN MIDCALDER theatre objektiv NetherbowTheatre, 43 High Street • 0131 556 9579 ♦ See p: 185 1848. The composer flees Paris for Scotland. Haunted by love, regret, anger, beauty and sadness. Thetheatre. Polish patriot's lastto Midcalder. nocturne. Or is heobjektiv. already dead? Visual, physical, theatre Aug 18-31:kinetic 21.30 (Ihr) £7.Welcome 50(£6.00) World Premiere 7 Dates: 27 28 29 30 3: 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2J 26 it ism CITIZENY EYSIP (Edinburgh Youth Social Inclusion Partnership) Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place » 0131 226 5425 • See p: 192 Remember what it is like being a young person in an adult society? Local young people (Citizen Ys!)likeportray their experiences adults in them?' the city asking: 'why should we are notwithtreated Aug 8-9,we1S-16:behave 10.30 (I hr)citizens £3.00 (£2.when 00) (Free for young people agedlike12-21) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 U 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27: CITY OF THE DEAD Black Hart Entertainment Outside St Giles' Cathedral, Royal Mile •0131 225 9044 • See p: 185 Scotland's most acclaimed walk investigates a locked graveyard containing the Mackenzie poltergeist - the world' supernatural can cause genuine distress. rilliant's best-documented About 'Terrifying'Wcase. orld'sWarning: Scariest Discovery Channel. 'F'Bascinating' RadiojulEdinburgh. Scotland. JulJulPlace,27Aug 30: mi d ni g ht (I hr I Smi n s) £6. 0 0 27Aug 30: 20. 3 0 (I hr I Smi n s) 27- Aug 30: 21.15 (I hr I Smins) jul 27- Aug 30: 22.00 (I hr I Smins) £6.00 (£5.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 25 2617 28 29 CLEANSED Androgynous Productions C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0870 701 5105 ♦ See p: 178 Shocking anandinstitutionalised ofKane' torture, seven charactersandplay areunforgettable pushedandtomanipulates theirdrama. physicalInlove, mentalbrutality limits. world Sarah s critically acclaimed tests gender, and identity. A terrifying echo Aug 1-9,of 1our1-24:current 16.00 (I political hr I Smins)climate. £7.S0(£6.50) HSU Dates: 27 28 29 39 3 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 theatre 0 ‘theatrically luminous' the company that brought you 3 Dark Tales now brings you

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CLONING MARY SHELLEY LynchPin Productions, Pleasance Theatre Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 • See p:!86 Cloning Mary Shelley pieces together biography, scientific research, and personal discovery as Edie Campbell delves into the life of Mary Shelley, her FRANKENSTEIN, his Creature, creation myths, cloning research, turning 40, origami, making choices and makingJul 30,babies. Previews Aug I: I3.000(lhr30mins) £5.00 Aug 0 (Inhrs) 30mi Aug 3,9,71,7,11,21,13,23:15,13.19,0205:(I hr13.30mi £9.00ns)(£7.£8.50)00 (£6.; 50) USD Dates:27 28 2930 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 .:I3 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 CLUB LUZ Eddie Ladd Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place •0131 226 5425 « See p:l92 Club night of electro songs and b-movie visuals, featuring a 12 number Kraftwerk and Kylie-inspired, Laurie-Anderson-on-speed solo set, based on Sam Fuller's Shock Corridor. is valid'. Aug 18-23: '22.Rudolf 00 (45miNureyev... ns) £7.00 (£5.A 0comparison 0) Dates: 27 28»30 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 COMEDY OF VANITY en masse theatre Smirnoff Underbelly, Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0870 745 3083 • Seep:192 A sleek black comedy that fiercely chronicles the disintegration of a society that has forbidden the possession of mirrors in an attempt to eradicate vanity. 'A rare gem... they deserve31your money' Previews 21.15 (IThree hr I SmiWeeks ns) £3.(2002).***** 00 Aug 2-7,1Jul1,15-17, 13-14,-Aug 18,21:0-21: Aug 8-10, 22-24: 21.1521.(I 1hr5 I(ISmihrnIs)Smi£8.ns)50£7.(£7.5050)(£6.50) QHU 31 123456789 10 II 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 ' Give your arts a click: All the news, reviews, pictures and gossip on www.edfringe.com JORDAN PRODUCTIONS

THE COMMITMENTS Norland Hamstrings Theatre Group The Subway, 69 Cowgate (Under George IV Bridge) *0131 225 6766 • See p: 191 Jimmy Rabitt is back with his 'Saviours of Soul' - yes-yes-yes. It's The Commitments. 'Deco has a voice from God - God should ask for it back!' This great comedy drama musical4-5,7returns Aug -12,14-17:after13.selling 00 (I hr Iout Sminins) 2000. £5.00 (£4.00) FTHU Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 I 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE COMPLETE RING OFTHE NIBELUNG (ABRIDGED) Reduced Wagner Company St Cut’s, 5 Lothian Road • 0845 345 3531 ♦ See p: 189 The entire 'Ring' Cycle (almost) with all the jokes Wagner left out In English (ofPreviews sorts).Aug 11-12: 22.00 (I hr 30mins) £5.00 Aug 13-16,18-23,25-29: 22.00 (I hr 30mins) £9.50 (£7.50) Worid Premiere Dates: 2728 29 3031 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 29 CONFESSIONS OF A JUSTIFIED SINNER The Rowantree Company NetherbowTheatre, 43 High Street • 0131 556 9579 • See p:!85 'A tale so replete with horror I dare not put my name to it' John Carnegie derives a spine-chilling drama of duality from Hogg's original masterwork. 'Extraordinary and important' Reporter. £7.50 (£6.00) Aug 4-9,11-16:Southern 21.30 (Ihr20mins) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 a 31 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CONSUMING PASSIONS Valvona <£ Crolla Valvona & Crolla, 19 Elm Row, top of Leith Walk • 0131 556 7800 • See p: 193 Late Shift get your juices flowing with sweet sour and spicy recipes for dalliance, dining and disaster. Four poets cover love, life and dodgy shellfish - these people put the muesli and the queasy into cuisine. Augmuse 13,14:115.5:into Aug 018.0(Ihr00(IhrIQmilOnmis) ns) £8.00(£6.00) Dates: 27 28 29 » 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

THE CONTROL EXPERIMENT Newbury Youth Theatre Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace • 0131 220 6109* See p: 187 Imagine living in a kaleidoscope where sounds, images and thoughts are constantly shifting, where you're given drugs similar to cocaine to control your behaviour, but not cure.14,Newbury Augto11-16: 30 (Ihr) £6.Youth 00(£4.0return 0) with a total theatre production.World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2 CRADLE KING The Netherbow Netherbow Theatre, 43 High Street • 556 2647/556 9579 • See p:l85 Jamie the Saxt and James I st Child king and orphan, player king and fool, poet and witch-hunter, Protestant defender and son of Mary. Meet Shakespeare's patron and Britain'13-16, s founder, backns)home, dreams. Aug 18-31: 20.finally 00 (SOmi £7.50 (£6.disrobed 00) but regaled with presences WorldandPremiere Dates:27 2829 3031 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 CRAVE' BY SARAH KANE King Alfreds College, Winchester pend fringe @ gateway, Gateway Theatre, Elm Row. *0131 317 3939 • See p: 186 The voices of the play's four characters take us with a painful, yet almost musical lyricism through journeys of love, loss, desire and desolation. Highly physical, inspired: Kane'4-9:s work tns)been£8.0seen Aug 19.14.30hasn' (SOmi 0 0(£6.0 (£6.0like 0)00)this before. Aug 10-16: 3 0 (SOmi n s) £8. Aug 18-23: 17.00 (SOmins) £8.00 (£6.00) ETTII Dates: 272829 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 I 3 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Rattlesnake! Theatre Company from Southampton University Greyfriars Kirk House, 86 Candlemaker Row •0131 225 6575 • See p: 182 Bil y is crippled. He dreams of escape from Inishmaan and its mad, drunk, violent, feuding, simple, egg-breaking inhabitants. The arrival of Hollywood to a neighbouring island13,fuels story.£6.00 (£4.50) Aug 15,17,this20,tragic 22,24: and 14.50comic (Ihr30mins) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728 2

CROWLEY Periplum Tree <& Komedia Productions St Stephens, St Stephen Street» 558 3853 • See p: 190 Set deep within St Stephen's Vaults with an audience limited to 23, Periplum Tree invite you to meet the wickedest man in the world - the infamous occultist, the Beast Himself:Aleister Crowley. 'E£5.lectrifyingly theatrical' Guardian. 'Mesmerising!' Scotsman. Previews Aug 1-2: Previews Aug I1-2:3-14,21.19.1008,00 (I(Ihr) hr) 25:0019.00 (I hr) £7.00 (£5.00) Aug 3-4, 6 -7, 1 1, 2 0-21, Aug 3-4,61-7,5-17, 11,13-14,18,19.20-21, 25: 21.00 (I hr) Aug Aug 8-10, 8-10,15-17,222-24: 2-24: 21.0000(Ihr) (I hr) £10.00(£8.00) World Premiere • HE31 Dates: 27 28 29 113 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 CYRIL'S LITTLE MOMENTS OF WEAKNESS AND STRENGTH BY JULIAN GARNER CHAOS Theatre Company Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 * See p: 186 'Master story teller' Sunday Times. Julian Garner's haunting, wickedly funny story of a middle aged carer torn between loyalty to his brother and a fleeting chance for a last romance. Previews Jul13-15, 31-Aug18-20,I: 16.25:2516.(Ihr25 (Ihr ISmins) £5.ns)00£8.00(£6.50) Aug2-8, Aug 9-10,11,16-17, 21 -24: 16.25 (I hr I SminISmi s) £9.00 (£7.50) EE31 Dates 7 s ° 031 123 456789 10 II / 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE DAMAGE Gilded Balloon Productions Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 World premiere from acclaimed writer Paul Sellar. Two explosive monologues performed back to back. '(Sellar) continually defies expectation through a host of surprises...' Independent. 'A thrilling writer...' TimeOut Ken Bentley directs. 'Spot onAugdirection' Stage.25: 16.15 (Ihr) £7.50(£6.50) 1-7,111-14, Aug 8-10, 5-17,128-21, 2-24: 16.15 (I hr) £8.50 (£7.50) World Premiere • BE3J Dates: 2/ 28 29 30 3 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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DARK EARTH Traverse Theatre Company 1 Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, off Lothian Road *0131 228 1404 • See p: 192 Scotland 2003. One nation, many divides. City and country, past and present collide j| in David Harrower's intriguing new comedy of manners. The artistic heart, soul and | conscience of the Edinburgh Festival' Daily Telegraph. Previews 00(2hn>30mins) Preview JulJul2:30:26-27: 14.000(2hrs 0I9.(2hrs 30mins)ns)£ 14.00£8.(£8.5050)(£4.(£4.00)00 U) JulAug 31,3:Aug 19. 30mi Aug 5,98,,12.113,2,30116,5,(2hrs30mins) 19,22: 15.15 (2hrs 30mins) Aug 6, Aug 7,10,14,17,20,21:23:11.18.4515(2hrs(2hrs30mins) 30mins) World Premiere • EI~U | Dates 27 28 20 11 23 4 5 6 78 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 2829 1 DARK IS THE NIGHT / STARVING NECROPHILIA Blue Dog Productions Greyfriars Kirk House, 86 Candlemaker Row *0131 225 6575 • See p:182 An intensely theatrical exploration of obsession, twisted love, despair and destructive passion. Don't miss this riveting double-bill of new writing from a young, international Aug 4-10,12-17:company. 14.45 (I hrBreathtaking, Smins) £5.00 (£4.intelligent, 00) insightful and disturbing. World Premiere • IESD Dates: 27 28 29 in .34 5 6 78 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262?; DAVID BENSON - STAR STRUCK Nokia Orange Assembly Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 I threw a party in my head, all-star guest list, all quite dead: Noel and Judy, Frank and Fred (Perhaps I should have stayed in bed... ). Directed by David Sant (Peepolykus). 'Aug Benson pure bliss' Mail. 00(£9.00) 1-7,1is11,5-17, 13-14,22-24: 18-21,noon 2Daily 5: noon(lhr) Aug 8-10, (I hr) £ 11.0£I0. 0 (£ 10.00) WoHd Premiere • fEUl Only here for a day? Pick up a copy of the Edinburgh Festivals Guide Daily, listing what to do across every festival every day

DAVID S BALLS Grove Goddess Productions C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 178 90 minutes. Three characters. One actress. The hypothetical explosion of David's testicles heats up this satiric farce. Three women and one whole theatre company confront sexual betrayal and imminent death with outrageous lies and more outrageous Aug I -24: 17.truths. 00 (I hr I Smins) £7.50 (£6.50) World Premiere • Q2H Dates: 27 28 293031 123 456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 37 28» DEAD DAD DOG R.U. Theatre Group Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket • 0131 225 8961 • See p: 180 This is a seriously funny play with nasty bits! Things are looking up for trendy young Eck until his dead dad returns to dog his day in this comic nightmare. It's quirky, offbeat 11,and13,unmissable. Aug 15: 17.10 (I hr Smins) £6.00 (£3.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 DEATH IN THE CHAPEL Impulse TV Ltd St Cut's, 5 Lothian Road • 0845 345 3531 • See p: 189 I Ith September 1930 - Agatha Christie's wedding day and there's been a murder! In the chapel where she was actually married the wedding guests will play a crucial part iAug n solving mystery, 1-2: 11.the001(55mi ns) £5.and00I(£3.you 50)are invited... Aug4-9, Aug 4-9,111-16, 1 -16,18-23, 8-23,225-29: 5-29: 18.l.000(55mins) 0 (55mins) £6.00(£4.50) World Premiere-Em Dates 272829X 123 4 5 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 DEATH OF A SALESMAN Troika Productions Ltd Venue 45, Old St Paul's Church Hall, Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 » See p: 193 This exciting classic tragedy follows the heart-rending decline of a small-time salesman. Amidst the undercurrents created by his family and an unstable mind,Willy battles11-23: the American dream.£7.'P00(£5. owerful Aug 20.10 (Ihr40mins) 50) and disturbing.' Dates:27 28 29 30 3l 123 4 5 67 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829

DECISIONS Kaleidoscope Theatre Ensemble The Dive @ Caledonian Hilton,West end of Princes Street ‘0131 226 0000 • See p: 179 Five one-act plays. Five life altering 'Decisions'. 'Reunion at the Moonlight', 'Test Result','Aheartbreak, ll These Years' of the Heart'by,'MGlen aybeJimenez. I Should'Dramedy combineatlove,its best! betrayal, truth,'D£5.ecision and00 (£4.consequences Aug 3-4: I8. 0 0(lhr30mins) 0 0) Aug 5-10,13-17,19-23: 18.00 (I hr 30mins) £6.00 (£5.00) World Premiere-Em Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 I 3 14 I S 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 DEF POETRY JAM Nokia Orange Assembly Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 013 I 226 2428 • See p: 176 THE BEST BROADWAY SHOW OF 2002! - NewYorkTimes-Time Magazine Newsday. itsNinesensational gifted young American poets dj perform. UK premiere following award-winning seasonandonaBroadway! Previews Aug 1-2: 17. 4 5 (I hr I Smi n s) £5. 0 0 Aug 8-10, 3-5,7,115-17, 1 -12,212-24: 4,18-19,17.2451,2(I5:hr 17.I Smi45n(Is)hr£ 14.I Smi50n(£s)12.£ 1250 Aug 50) (£ 10.50) UK Premiere • ECU Dates 27 28 29 30 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 DELIVERY I in a 100 theatre company Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace •0131 220 6109* See p: 187 Extraordinary, award-winning Scottish company of mime artists, musicians and matriarchs dispatch enlightening and hilarious packages humdrum. Guaranteed to challenge, delight andsmallshake theages.soul,of exquisite, 'DELIVERY'everyday is required entertainment for enthusiastic audiences of all Aug 4-9: 14.30 (Ihr) £5.00(£4.00) UK Premiere • EL~H Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 DER GUTE MENSCH VON SEZUAN Manchester University German Society Stage by Stage Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row «0I3I 557 1155 - See p: 191 Rid yourselves of your false consciousness! Learn to be good in this world of corruption! Bertolt Brecht' s parableforplayall with expressionist music by Paul Dessau. Performed Aug 12-16: I6.in 0German 0(2hrs I Smibutns)suitable £7.00 (£5.00) Comrades. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

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THE DERRY BOAT Town Hall Theatre I Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh *0131 665 2240 • See p: 177 ! 'Blarney-tastic scattergun patter merchant with charm to burn' Metro. Little John j Nee's roller-coaster ride solo play charts the funny yet poignant history of one • family' s migration Aug 13-16: 19.30 (I hrbetween 25mins) £9.Ireland 50 (£6.and 00) 'big, sooty, smelly, socialist Glasgow.' q Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 I DESCENT 78th Street Theatre Lab Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street-0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 | Madness, martyrdom and a Muslim Cleric. True story of a Mennonite woman who | unleashes ancestral ghosts lingering after her grandmother's overdose and her missionary uncle's murder. 'Astonishing' NYTimes. 'An extremely talented actress, 9 plumbing of her powers' Scotsman. Aug I -4,61-7,the 11,depths 123-14, Aug 8-10, 5-17, 2-24:18,15.20-21, 55 (I hr)25: £15.11.5050(I(£hr)10.0£0)10.00 (£9.00) Worid Premiere • FTTH Dates 27 28 29 30 123456789 10 II 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 DESDEMONA, A PLAY ABOUT A HANDKERCHIEF Tate <£ Liles Productions Hill Street Theatre, 19 Hill Street *0131 226 6522 - Fringe only • Seep: 183 Lusty mistress + cunning maid + wandering hanky + love-sick harlot + saucy spanking + raging husband = Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel's dark, sexy take on Shakespeare' AND50) ENGAGING' New York Newsday. FTTH Aug 1-12: 15.1s0Othello. (Ihr ISmi'nSs)MART £7.50(£5, Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 DIANE & ROSS -THE AWESOME YEARS Big Hair Productions Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Two bad actors. One bitter MD. Showbiz darlings. Glitz. The Eastbourne Affair. Glamour fading. Petty name-calling. Finger pointing. Outright hatred. Divorce. Big pie fight raffle. 'H£5.ilarious moving' Camden New Journal. Aug 1-2: 17.Meat 45 (IhrSmins) 00 and£7.emotionally Aug3-7,11-14,18-21: Aug 8-9,15-17,22-24: 17.17.4455 (I(IhrSmins) hr Smins) £8.5500(£6. (£7.550)0) FTTH Dates: 27 28 29 30 i I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 I 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 DIDYOU USED TO BE R. D. LAING? Valvona <£ Crolla Valvona & Crolla, 19 Elm Row, top of Leith Walk » 0131 556 7800 » See p: 193 | Told by Mike Maran with live jazz piano by David Milligan. The funniest wisest and j most noble tribute to the great revolutionary Scottish Doctor who rocked psychiatry Aug 5-9: 13.and 00 (I towered hr 20mins) over £9,00 the (£7,0late 0) sixties. 1 Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 » I A DIFFERENT PLAN Taste the Difference Productions Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket *0131 225 8961 • See p: 180 Gripping new drama: dark, urban and contemporary. Bad politics and sour journalists... blackmail... four friends... As the past catches up with them, a tangle of motives and loyalties results. Featuring Cambridge and National Youth Theatre talent Aug 4-9: 21,15 (Ihr20mins) £7.00 (£5.50) World Premiere • FISH Dates: 27 28 29 30 31,2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 DIGGING FOR FIRE Laboratorium-33 Rocket Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 556@3102 • Seep:l87 Trapped in a basement a couple disinter their relationship as bombs destroy the city above. A company high on their own improvised creativity' Stage. 'Beautiful but nightmarish and confounds... heartstopping *****' List Aug -14,world 8-21:that19.19.00captivates 00 (I(I hrhr II Omi Aug 4-7, 8-9,1115-16, 212-23: Ominns)s) £7.£8.5500 (£5. (£6.550)0) Worid Premiere • FIZH Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 B Remember! The Metro Fringe Box Office sells tickets for EVERY show

THE DINING ROOM American High School Theatre Festival Church Hill Theatre, Momingside Road ♦ 0131 447 ONI* See p: 178 Set itheatrical n a typicalexperience well-to-do ofhousehold' dining room, this mosaichumour of interrelated scenes is a intimate exceptionalsclass range, compassionate and humanity. AnAug portrait of upper-middle America. 00) (I hr 25mins) Aug 4,5:7:18.12.2020(I (Ihr25mins) hr 25mins) £6.Aug008:(£4.2120 Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 DISMANTLE The Inside Players Bedlam Theatre, I I b Bristo Place » 0131 225 9893 • See p: 176 Aandfastslap-stick. paced, two-act comedy combining elements of rhyme, rhythm, drama Sil yns)yet£4.Belfast serious. Aug 4-9: 23.00 (30mi 00 (£3.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ■ . DjINN UCLU Encore Stage by Stage Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row •0131 557 I 155 • See p: 191 Liis fdedicated e: like fiction,to the but with better writers. Fresh from a sell-out run in London. Djinn Aug 3,5,7,9,11,13,15:unwriteable, 15.15 (I hr I Smithens) coincidence, £6.00 (£4.00) the choice turn of phrase. HSU Dates: 3 . 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2?: DOG WELL DONE Sleeping Giant Productions C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0870 701 5105 * See p: 178 Stephen asKeyworth' s 2002 Amnesty returns.fast-food Love, revenge, tragedy foreign conflicts play againAward amongwinner the refugee vendorscomedy, of St James' s Park. ' C ompelling' Li s t . ' I t' s a hotdog eat hotdog world' **** Scotsman.H311 Aug 1-9,11-24: 17.30 (Ihr) £8,50(£7.50) Dates 73 2 1 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 A DOLL S HOUSE EXIT THEATRE, England Jurys Inn Edinburgh, 43 Jeffrey Street *0131 200 3300 • See p: 183 Emotionally suffocated s dying years and nowis about smothered in a repressed marriage, Nora' s reactionin her to herfather' subservient existence to explode. Director Alessandro Carretta presents a modern day re-construction of Henrik Ibsen's HK3I pioneering drama. Aug 3-9: 21.15 (Ihr 30mins) £6.50(£5.00) I Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE DONAHUE SISTERS | Attica Theatre Company j C cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 |I Geraldine Aron's award-winning Irisharural thriller.incident Briefly from re-united, sistersWill discuss before re-enacting disturbing theirthree childhood. || Aug bring11-24: a their smile15.lives to00 (SOmi your face and send shivers down your spine. Captivating... ns) £7,50 (£6.50) I Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 DON Q I Labyrinth Theatre \1 0870 Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 745 Underbelly, 3083 • Seep:192 Ii assaults Time OuttheCritics Choice Company presents unique,classic, dynamic physical theatre thata senses in anareadaptation of Cervantes' Donare Quixote. Imagine JI world where windmills giants, inns are castles and islands yours to bestow... Previews 21.1204:(I 21.hr 20mi £3.0n0s) £7.00 (£6.00) Iit Aug Aug 2-7,11Jul5-16, 0,1312-14,2-Aug 17,11:21.9-21, 10 (Inhrs)£8.20mi 8-9, 2-23: 10 (Ihr20mins) 00 (£7,00) 1 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6789 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 7 28 29 I DOWN DOG I sunnyLeith Theatre Company 30 Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 • Seep:192 |a Violence, love, sex and fantasy arelatest brutallywork.portrayed in MarkgetO'entangled Thomas' i(3n their times Time Outfantasies Critics Choice winner) Twolives.couples •q:‘1 twisted trying to escape their festering Viciously sharp. Previews Jul131-Aug I: 17.45 17.(I hr45 l(Ihr Omins) £4.00 00) i4i fl Aug2-4, 1,123-15, Aug 9-10,6-8,16-17, 2-24:18-21: 17.45 (I hr I Omins)IOmi£8.n0s)0 £7.(£7.000(£6. 0) World Premiere • HEUJ J Dates 2/2«2 31 123 456789 10 II 2 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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DR JEKYLL AND MR HYDE Ironduke Greyfriars Kirk House. 86 Candlemaker Row • 0131 225 6575 • See p: 182 Ironduke bring to life the classic tale of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'. | It begins in fog-bound nineteenth-century London, with the story of the door, and I ends in the12-17: diabolical creation alter-ego. Aug 4-10, 13.10 (SSmi ns) £6.of00an(£4.all-consuming 50) EE : 3 4 5 6 78 9 I0 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28» DRAGONFLY DREAMS Miniature Bear Foundation Greyfriars Kirk House, 86 Candlemaker Row *0131 225 6575 • See p: 182 Miniature Bear Foundation present 'Dragonfly Dreams' an intriguing piece of drama, exploring drug induced psychosis. The play follows the story of one individual's experimentation with drugs, exploring how this affects their life and impacts on those around16.5them. Aug 19-24: 5 (SOmins) £5.00 (£3.50) UK Premiere bk 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 DRAMA QUEEN AI Theatre Productions Rocket @ Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket •0131 225 5333 • See p: 187 Inspired by the music of Queen this forward looking retrospective follows Jude through sixties drama school into episodes of sandwich rounds, backstage dressing and repertory theatre. Finally the big break comes just after meeting Sophie... and happiness? Aug 11-16,18-23: 14.10 (Ihr20mins) £6.00 (£4.00) World Premiere 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627282? H THE DRINKING GAME Company Antics Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 ♦ Seep:192 Drake is a Melodramatic Drunk. Glen is a Floundering Lawyer. Catherine is an alluring Go-Between. Caught up in a dark comic cocktail of mercenary pleasures and desires,31-Aug where the PreviewsJul I: 11.stakes 00(SOmiarens) high £4.00and the game is ruthless! Aug 2-3,191,-10,13-15, 16-17,18,223-24: Aug 4-8, 0-22:11.I 1.0000(SOmi (SOmins)ns)£7.£6.5500(£6.(£5.50)50) QEI 23456789 10 II 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 . DUCK BY STELLA FEEHILY Out of Joint and the Royal Court (England) Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, off Lothian Road *0131 228 1404 • See p: 192 Sparky, moving drama of teenagers on the brink. Max Stafford-Clark's production spills vividly from31:the11.homes, bars and(£4.streets of Dublin. 'A must-see company' Time Out Preview 3£010.(2hrs) Aug I:1I4.7:Jul019.0(2hrs) 00 (£7.£7.50)50(£4. 0000)U) Aug 2:5,116.3,139:0 (2hrs) Aug 3, 0 0 (2hrs) Aug (2hrs) Aug 6, 1 4, 2 0: 11. 1 5 (2hrs) Aug 7, 12,5,223:1: 21.18.13.144555 (2hrs) (2hrs) Aug 8: 16. 1 5 (2hrs) Aug 9, 1 Aug 10: 21.30 (2hrs) Aug 16,22: I6.00(2hrs) World Premiere • HSU dk«:27 28 29 30JI 113 45 6 789 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2576 27 28 29 1 DULCAS'S WOMEN Skullduggery Theatre Company Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 A riotous theatrical tour-de-force, a one woman exploration of the electrifying female roles created by iconoclastic, enigmatic Emile Dulcas. Experience classics like 'Hollywood Knives', 'Obskuristan' and the unforgettable 'Twelve Stations of New Cross' . Like Previews Jul-15,31Shakespeare' -Aug 1:5:14.14.000s0(IWomen hrhrSmiSmins)ns)but£5.£8.0funnier. 00 (£6.50) Aug 2-8, 1 1 1 8, 2 0, 2 (I Aug 9-10,16-17,21-24: 14.00 (I hr Smins) £9.000(£7. 50) BSH 23 4 5678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 DUMPTRUCK - LOVESHACK Queen Mary Theatre Company Venue 45, Old St Paul's Church Hall, Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476- Seep: 193 The fat and fabulous grind with the skinny and superficial as one teenager strives tc shake it with the best But will her booty bump to the rhythm of a world where Juleveryone 31-Aug has 2,4-9,a 1rep. 1-16:to15.protect? 05 (SOmins) £5.00 (£3.50)

24 hour Box OHice at: www.edfringe.coni DUST Indefinite Articles C, Chambers Street« 0870 701 5105 » See p: 177 Three performers, three OHPs and three buckets of dust entangle themselves in Homer's Odyssey. A visual feast of love, longing and puppetry. Time Out awardwinning 'Amazing...£7.extends Aug 17-24:show.I5.00(lhr5mins) 50 (£6.50)the boundaries of theatre' Times. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 , DUTCHMAN Iceni Productions C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 178 A seemingly chance meeting between two strangers on the New York subway, with fatal consequences. Brimming with sexual and racial frission, this provocative thriller crackles with poetry and politics, 'culminating in a stunning coup de theatre' Time Out Critics Aug 1-9,Choice. 11-24: 15.30 (SOmins) £8.50 (£7,50) ITCH Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 Il3 4 5 6 78 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 DYLAN THOMAS: RETURN JOURNEY Guy Masterson & Associates Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street •0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 Guy Masterson presents Bob Kingdom's legendary tour-de-force, directed by Anthony Hopkins. Dylan Thomas reincarnated. Blending beauty, humour, passion and wit. Kingdom invites us to share in Dylan's electrifying presence. 'Bewitching! Spellbinding!' Times. 'Thrilling' Aug 18: 15.15 (Ihr30mins) £11.00 (£9.Guardian. 00) Dates: 27 a » 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE EAR WITNESS The Rhino Quartet The Garage, Grindlay Street Court •0131 221 9009 • See p: 181 In The Rhino Quartet's Fringe debut, Swedish radio launches a new concept to rival reality television shows: Reality Radio™. Three finalists compete in an increasingly insidious wherens) £6.no0one you. Premiere • Hail Aug 4-16:game, 19.00 (45mi 0 (£4.sees 00) you but everyone can hearWorld Dates: 27 282930 31 12345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 EDGAR LEE MASTER S SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY American High School Theatre Festival Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Via musical interludes, meet a cemetery of ghosts who inhabited Spoon River. Their secrets have gone with them to the grave. Fetching ballads and free verse tell the serious sides£6.of00li(£4.fe. 00) Aug 14,1and 8: 214.0humorous 20 (Ihr20mins) Aug 16: 10. (Ihr20mins) Aug 17; 12,20 (Ihr20mins) Dat1 es: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 EDINBURGH FRINGE SCHOOLS DRAMA FESTIVAL Stage by Stage 1 Stage by Stage Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row *0131 557 1155* See p: 191 I Stage by Stage proudly presents a new platform for the diversity and excellence to I be found in performances by Scottish schools. A different show each day! All proceeds13.go30to(Ihr)the£250 charity Childline. Aug4-8: Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 EGO BY CARL DJERASSI Andy Jordan Productions JPleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 556 6550* See p: 186 Celebrity, wealth,acclaim, major prizes... it's not enough. A famous writer obsessed | with his reputation fakes death to read his own obituaries. A dark comedy about a 11 singular obsession man who Pil . Previews 30-31:18-20, 16.by0the 525:(IhrBOmi ns) £5.'invented' 00ns) £10.0the0(£8.Contraceptive ta Aug I-8,1Jul11,6-17: 13-15, 16.0n5s)(IhrBOmi 50) Aug 9-10, 16. 0 5 (IhrBOmi £ 11. 5 0 (£10. 0 0) Aug21-24: 16.05 (IhrBOmins) £12.00(£10.50) World Premiere• HHW Dates 27 28 30 31 123 4 5 6789 10 II 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 25 Only trust the experts? Check out show reviews and star ratings on www.edfringe.com/reviews ; II

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thea re ELIZAVIETA BAM Creations Diving Horse Gateway Theatre, Elm Row • 0131 317 3939 ♦ See p: 181 ExplosiveDaniilCanadian production of the hallucinatory andagainst surrealistic play by Russian writer A woman' struggleworld. overcoming theHarms. obliterating forcess triumphant of an irrational Puretorment, deliriumfinally in the theatre absurd. Aug I -5,of7-12,the14-19, 21 -25: 12.45 (I hr 20mins) £ 10.00 (£8.00) European Premiere • ECU Dates 27 28 123 45 789 10 11 II 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 EMILY DICKINSON & I Lynchpin Productions Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance •0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 The story of anEmily actress Edie Campbell' s struggleis toa beautifully write a one-woman abouttrueheracting, heroine, Dickinson. What emerges woven taleplayabout writing, and getting into Emily Dickinson' s dress. Preview10,1Jul6,231:2,24:I3.I3.00(lhr30mins) (£6.50) Aug 00(lhr30mins)£5.£9.0000 (£7.Aug50)2,4,6,8,14,18,20: 13.00 (I hr 30mins) £8.00 HZHl Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 - ■ - . ENCOUNTERS Traverse Theatre Company Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, off Lothian Road •0131 228 1404 » See p: 192 As part of the Traverse's 40th anniversary, British and international playwrights and practitioners discuss writing in theandFestival today. Chaired by Joyce leading£3.new0arts theatreandcriticfor fortheThestageScotsman. Aug 4,McMillan, 18: 14.00 (2hrs) 0 (£2.journalist 00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ENGLISH JOURNEYS Weaver Hughes Ensemble Pleasance Courtyard, 60The Pleasance * 0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 Steven Waters'openacclaimed the intimate a failand ing couple the are mesmerising roads ofplaBly asets ir's Britain. Kathy'recollections s now drivingofsolo Peter'sonattentions focussed on Joanne, his mysterious 15-year-old travelling companion. ' E xhilarating' Herald. Previews6Jul-8,130-Aug 2: 16.20 (Ihr20mins) £4.00 Aug 16.20 (Ihr20mins) Aug 3-4, 9-10,16-17,1,123-15, 1-24:18,16.20,2025:(Ihr20mins) £8.00 (£6.£7.50)00 (£5.50) Finn Dates 272829 30 3M 23 45678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

SEX 1st-23rd August A comedy about relationships in 69 scenes. Contains adult material. MR KOLPERT 1st-23rd August A dark comedy about a dead body at a dinner party.

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ENIGMA Wolfpack Company C cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0870 701 5105* See p:l 77 David Aldred's bittersweet comedy based on a true story. A decorator steals the Mona Lisa and embarks on a love affair with her, uncovering details about her life at long24:last,20.the secret behind Juland,31-Aug 00(lhr5mins) £8.50 (£7.that50)enigmatic smile. HSU Dates 27 28 29 Si3i 123 45678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25262728® THE ERL KING CAP(ed) theatre Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 » Seep:192 I 'You're an ogre people tell me. An ogre? A magical creature emerging from the |j mists of time?' From troubled childhood to Nazi collaborator, this is a fast-paced, | physically inventive Previews 31-Aug adaptation I: 12.20 (I hrof30miMichel ns) £4.Tournier' 00 s celebrated novel. Aug 2-8,1Jul11-15, Aug 9-10, 6-17,128-22: 3-24:12.12.2020(Ihr30mins) (I hr 30mins)£7.£8.0000(£6.(£7.00)00) World Premiere Dates 27 28 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 | AN EVENING WITH DEACON BRODIE Black Raven Living History and Andy McAlpine Associates Craigmillar Seep: 179 Castle,The Great Hall, Craigmillar Castle Road *0131 331 2220 Edinburgh 1788. William Brodie, a respected deacon and councillor, by night a thief. Hear of his exploits, dalliances with the ladies and his death on the gallows. A 'must see' Scotsman 2002. See also edinburghguide.com Aug 11-13: 19.30 (Ihr) £7.00 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28-29 AN EVENING WITH GARY LINEKER Splats Entertainment C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 Bizarreoranges mix ofattheatre and cabaret comedy aboutf**king love, sex and football. With half-time. Hosted ibyn thissexclassic god Sven, Graham Souness and mother Lineker. £9.50 (£7.50) Julqueen 30-Aug 9,11-18,of 2football, 0-24: 20,Gary 15 (Ihr35mins) ECHI Dates 2728 30 31 113 4 5 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28®

LITTLE BOTTOM’S EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUS 13th-23rd August A puppet circus for ages 2yrs + Roll up for Little Bottom's Big Top. RAMEO & EWELIET 17th-23rd August Shakespeare's classic love story... with sheep! For ages 5yrs+; A perfect introduction to the Baaaard. 0131 226 0000

THE SAME BOAT 1st-9th August The life of Dylan Thomas through the eyes of his wife, Caitlin. FACE THE WALL 1st-23rd August (not Mons & Tues) Three stories from the darker side of life. See listings for full details many previews at £2.00 website www.venue13.com

EVERY BLESSED THING Tom Fleming St George's West Church, 58 Shandwick Place • 0131 225 7048 • See p: 189 Anon the evening with Lord George MacLeod of Iona. Critically acclaimed one-man show socialist, Aug 1-3:lif19.e of00 aristocratic (2hrs) £ 10.00 (£8. 00) war hero, pacifist, church leader and rebel. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE EXAM Mazdram Rocket556@3102 Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 » Seep:l87 Mazdram presents Andy Hamilton' s new comedy, by the National Theatre, in which three exam candidates come tocommissioned terms with themselves, their papers and their parents. Aug 3-9: 17,00 (I hr I Omins) £5.00 (£3.50) HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 ; 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ^ 27 28 29 EXPOSURE Kudos Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance * 0131 556 6550 » See p: 186 When wife's Hisloversensational a career which inventionEadweard of movingMuybridge pictures murdered might havehisended. trial is ledthetostufftheof folklore, but there is more to reveal. ' E xposure' is the revelation. Aug4-8, s) £6.00)50(£5.00) World Premiere • E3EH Aug 9-10,11-12, 16-17,14-15, 21 -24:18-20, 13.3025:(I hr13.I3Smi0 (Ihr ns) £7,ISmi50n(£6. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 FACE THE WALL RWCMD Venue 13, Lochend Close, Canongate • 07074 201313 • See p: 193 Aonebusinessman' s admission. A woman' s confession. A manhow shootstheschoolchildren by one. Three stories unfold and ask, 'Does it matter nice man with a nice houseAugcould do16.3a0 thing like00that?' Previews 1-2: (Ihr) £2. Aug Aug 3,10,6-9:13-16:16.3014.(Ihr) 00 (I hr)£5.00(£4.00) Aug 17,20-23: 12.20 (I hr) Dates:27 28 29 30 3l Il3 45 6 78 9 10 I 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 13 24 25 26 27 28 29 FAITH HEALER Splinters Productions NetherbowTheatre, 43 High Street» 0131 556 9579 » See p: 185 Frank, Grace and Teddy, the warm-up man, tour remote village halls. It’s not that Frank'muse s healing touchandissometimes bogus - justdestroys. erratic. ADramatic shows how the inspires Scottish magus tour withBrianJohnFrielShedden. Aug 19-31: I9. 0 0(lhr40mins) £7. 5 0 (£6. 0 0) Audio described 25 Aug -Dates: 27 28 B 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 27 18 29 FALLS THE SHADOW Queen Mary Theatre Company Venue 45, Old St Paul's Church Hall, Jeffrey Street ♦0131556 0476 ♦ See p: 193 In this psychological drama, young artist Eliot's career, sanity and life are threatened by impassioned confrontations and explosive revelations. 'Falls the Shadow' explores nature14of05the(SOmimind, Juldreams 31-Augand2,4the-9,11-16: ns) £5.and00 (£3.questions 50) art vs. reality. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FAMILY ROMANCE sumus The Zoo, Kirk O’ Field Parish Church, 140 The Pleasance • 0131 662 1222 • See p: 193 A fast-moving physical theatre exploration of the romance which turns us into the people we are: our families, and whether we actually have the power to make choices. severe. Aug 3-9: 14,Emotionally 55 (Ihr) £7.affecting; 00(£5,00) a pumping soundtrack; comic andWorld Premiere • EEM Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 I! FAMILY SNAPS I Gresham's Youth Theatre I The Garage, Grindlay Street Court *0131 221 9009 » See p: 181 |■ front Delivered the honest candour that only childrentheatre can provide and sentthefrom the line ofwithemotions parental conflict, this is byuncompromising I bewildering experienced children whose familiesthatare explores destroyed by BN Aug marital10-15:breakdown. 1220 (Ihr) £7.00(£4.00) World Premiere :3 4 5 67 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 14 25 26 27 28 29

\ Theatre Tours International www.theatretoursinternationalx: guy masterson presents unmissable theatre 12 Angry Men Reginald Rose's Pulitzer winning courtroom masterpiece: Cast includes: Bill Bailey, Ed Byrne, David Calvitto Ian Coppinger, Kevin Eldon, Stephen Frost, Steve Furst m . Jeff Green,by Guy Phil Masterson, Nichol, Owen O’Neill & Gavin Robertson association wi t h Directed Assembly Theatre N0(<|A oRANGE Aug 1-25 (not llfh) ASSEMBLY ROOMS Music Hall 12:30-14:10 Red Hat & Tales Fringe First Winner Nick Salamone invites you into a stuffy darkened closet to witness the intricacies of a claustrophobic marriage of two contemporary bisexuals... Disturbing, absurd association wi t h very moving. A whimsically surreal comedy. Playwrights' Arena (USA) and NOKIA 1-25 (not 11th) DrawingORANGE Room ASSEMBLY ROOMS Aug 14:30-15:35 Blowing It Gritty Kiwi comedy. An undercover cop gets hooked on dope and his life goes to pot! A brilliant award winning performance Papps. ‘Moral dilemmas on the comic boil! It’ll associatioh with byblowStephen you away!” (UZ Daily News) By Stephen Sinclair Company Gavin Robertson NOKIA ORANGE ASSEMBLY ROOMS Aug 1-25 (not 12th) WildmanRoom 15:05 - 16:20 Under Milk Wood 4 revamped! Award-winning composer Matt Clifford’s score vividly enhances Dylan Thomas’ lyrical genius and patrkiaf&Richard Masterson’s ‘Brilliant! Burbidge ST GEORGE'virtuosity. S STREET WESTInventive!AugRemarkable!’(T\mes) 1-25 (not 10th & llth) Shandwick Place (in association with Assembly) 16:15 - 17:55 5

The Story of Funk Dai Henwood’s award-winning Kiwi comedy charting the rise and fall(s) of kick-ass wrestler P-Funk Chainsaw m (and in a ! side-splitting, inspirationally true(!)Times) story, association with ^ bornfriends) performer Expect great things!’ (NZ Capital Productions (NZ) Aug 1-25 (not llth) 0RANGE ASSEMBLY ROOMS Edinburgh Suite 22:30 - 23:30 itiomas: Return Journey Bob Kingdom’s legendary Fringe First winning, tour-de-force directed by Anthony Hopkins. Kingdom rekindles Dylan’s electrifying presence. ‘Bewitching! Spellbinding!’ (Times) PERFORMANCE ‘Thrilling’ (Guardian)! ‘A Beautiful performance!’ (Scotsman) Aug 18 only NOKIA orange ASSEMBLY ROOMS 15:15 -16:45 Music Hall "if all his productions were this good, it would be a miracle!" The Scotsman 133

FAT Z Theatre Company Venue 45, Old St Paul's Church Hall, Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • See p:l93 'Fat' features the contemporary struggle for physical perfection... the rhythms,the emotions, the trance-like state of theyou' gym... 3 characters and the motives behind their out. nYou' Aug 5-9,need12-15:to work 19.05 (SOmi s) £5.ll 0laugh, 0 (£4.00) ll cry, you'll love your gut! World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 I 2 3 4 i 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE FATHER,the SON AND HOLY MOSES Ryhmateatteri Gateway Theatre, Elm Row • 0131 317 3939 « See p: 181 Mr Bean style chaos unfolds in the hilarious world of a devoted father, his adult son and their brilliant pianist and wordless comicconcert theatreISmi fromneighbour. Finland. A masterful display of physical brilliance Aug Aug 17:14-21,15.213-25: 5 (Ihr20.ISmi15 n(Ihr s) ns) £9.00 (£7.00) UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 30 3m 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 - 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 FAUST T.E.V. (Theatre of Eternal Values) Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street • 0131 226 0000» See p: 191 TEV sheds new light on Goethe's Faust The result is vibrant living theatre - with the essence of Goethe's philosophies transmitted through the hearts and minds of the actors and musicians. Aug 16-25: 18.05 (I hr 30miImaginative ns) £6.50 (£5.and50) unmissable. UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 I FAUST(US) HWS Rembiko Project Rocket Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 556@3102 • Seep:l87 Megalomania and sexual depravity beckon. Pure love pitted against the lusts of hell. Marlowe's Doctor andyoungGoethe' s Faustcastcollide: will faust[US] be savedScotsman. or corrupted? '2:By19.far45Faustus the(Ihrbest ensemble I've seen on the Fringe' j Preview Aug ISmi n s) £5. 0 0 (£3. 0 0) Aug4,6,9,15: European Premiere • HZH1 q 19,45 (Ihr ISmins) £6.00(£4,00) Dates: 27 28 2 ip ■ 1 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 I - 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 | FEASTING ON FAUST MATE Drama Workshop Bedlam Theatre, I I b Bristo Place • 0131 225 9893 • See p: 176 Awithgluttonous fusionscore of physical jazz-cabaret, a full musical and eighttheatre, originalgrotesque songs. Apuppetry veritableandfeastgritty for the imagination -Augyou'11d-16:have19.to05 be(I hrdead it! 00) I Omitons) miss £6.50 (£5. World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FINDING BIN LADEN Gilded Balloon Productions and Henry Naylor Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Chasing the CIA'ands $25m for capturing Laden,andan Afghan murder, ghosts espionage... Half ofBinParsons Naylor,War Henry'reporter s writtenuncovers for 'Aug Spitting Image' and ' D ead Ringers' . ' E xtremely funny' Financial Times. 1-7,111,5-17, 13-14,22-24: 18-21,15.25:45 15.(Ihr)45 (Ihr) Aug 8-10, £8.50£7.(£7,50(£6. 50) 50) World Premiere •ECU Dates: 27 28 29 jo: 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE FINE ART OF FALLING TO PIECES Duck Productions The Zoo, Kirk O' Field Parish Church, 140 The Pleasance •0131 662 1222 • See p: 193 A ranting, drinking, smoking dash through three days in the life of Bella, a neurotic English student and would-be writer. A new comic work about self-obsession, miscommunication and dancing llamas. Aug 10-23: 23.30 (Ihr30mins) £5.00(£3.50) Dates:27;8 29 30 3l 123 4 5 67 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728 FLAMINGO FLAMINGO FLAMINGO! Plested £ Brown Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace • 0131 226 7207 • See p: 184 'We want tropicalLucy birds,andfireworks a sprigfinery of rosemary.' Weddingand fever hasreturn gripped Alec. Butandcomic it'napkins s nottiming' allwith feathers, and fun. Plested Brown with their ' i mpeccable Scotsman. Previews 1-2: 15.25 (45mi ns) £4.00 I SS&glgBS 30th Jul-24th Aug* Aug 3-8,1Aug Aug 9-10, 11-15: 6-17:15.15.2525(45mi (45mins)ns)£7.£8.0000(£5.(£6.00)00) World Premiere • HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 I 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 134

24 hour Box Office at: www.edfringe.com FLANDERS FIELD Chameleon Theatre Company Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket • 0131 225 8961 • Seep: 180 1914. AIn compelling the patrioticandfervour at the outbreak of World War One Peter enlists in the army. compassionate and performed by Ben Igoe. Aug 11-16:exploration 19.30 (Ihr) £4.of 5the0(£3.horrors 50) of war.UK Written Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 H 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28» A FLOATING BROTHEL Negativequity Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place • 0131 226 5425 » See p:!92 The vibrant,gallery bawdyofworld of the 18th life. physical Populatedviewbyofan rogues and female harlots,century this isbrought a raucousvividly and tohighly lHogarthian iPreviews fe on board a ship of disorderly convicts. Aug 7-10: 16.00 (Ins)hr£7.I Smi00n(£5.s) £6.00)00 (£4.00) Aug 18-23: 19.30 (I hr I Smins) Aug Aug 24:11 -16:18.019.0 (I00hr(IIhrSmiI Smi ns) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 II 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FOLK IN HELL Black Hart Entertainment The Tron Kirk, Hunter Square, 122 Royal Mile « 0131 225 8408 • See p: 192 On a 16thsupernatural century street ibyn aacclaimed deserted author church,JanBlackHenderson. Hart storytellers performs very twisted tales EnterEntertainers' Scotland' own Twilight Zone. ' B rilliant Storytelling' About Edinburgh. ' G reat Scottish Aug 7-9,1Connection, 4-16,21-23: 19,Radio 15 (Ihr)Scotland. £6.00(£5.00) World Premiere Dates: .3 4 5 6 7 8 91011 13 14 15 16 !7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 , . . FOOLS American High School Theatre Festival Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street • 0131 226 0000 ♦ See p: 191 The of Kulyenchikov Its residents are hilariously stupid.Leon In NeilUkrainian Simon' svillage retelling of a the comiccursefable,isandcursed! characters new teacher Tolchinsky' s (Ihr efforts tons)break marry the6:romp fair,45 (Ibutthrough dim,ns)Sophia. Aug 4: 15. 4 5 30mi £6. 0 0 (£4. 0 0) Aug 9. hr 30mi Aug7: 13.45 (Ihr30mins) Aug8: 17.45 (Ihr30mins) Dates: 27 28 29 3o 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FOOTERS UK Arts International & Shay Linehan Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street ♦ 0131 226 2428 ♦ See p: 176 Directcon-men, from Zambia, twoandirrepressible chancers travel Lusakaof warmth, meeting the evangelists streetgirls who livespirit' there.the 'Youstreets feelPost. aofsurge fun and1-7,endurance that typifies theI Smitrue African Zambian Aug 1 1-14, 1 8-21, 2 5: 15. 4 0 (Ihr n s) £10. 0 0 (£9. 0 0) Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 15.40 (I hr I Smins) £ 11.00 (£ 10.00) European Premiere • IE31 -Dates:2728293o3 123 4 5 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 FORCE OF HABIT Ghost Train Rocket @ Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket» 0131 225 5333 • See p: 187 Ainteractions darkly wittyreveal and andisturbing drama. InWhere the sinister atmosphere uneasyin ambiguous pastedge. is Gemma' s brother?of theNewbar,writing intimate setting to put audience on Aug 4-7,9-10: 19.45 (SOmins) £5.00 (£3.50) World Premiere • Q2H Dates..... . 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 27 28 29 FORTHE ISLANDS I SING Splinters Productions NetherbowTheatre, 43 High Street •0131 556 9579 • See p: 185 George Mackay Brown'ands tales life. Theandvoices crofter,and fisherman, innkeeper tinker.andThedramas soundsofandofisland sea, wind stars. ofLyricism laughter Aug 4-9,1with 1-16:Anna 19.00 (IHepburn, hr SOmins)Finlay £7.50 (£6.McLean 00) John Shedden. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 4.48 PSYCHOSIS ; Aireborn Theatre Company Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 » Seep:192 What happens to a person' mind when completely the barriersdisappear...' which distinguish between reality and different formsmoving ofs imagination Antheemotional, atmospheric and deeply interpretation of Kane' s text set in cavernous depths PreviewsofJulSmirnoff 31 -Aug Underbelly. 1: 12.25 (I hr) £3.00 Aug 2-4,6-11,13-24: 12.25 (I hr) £6.00 (£5.00) Dates 2728293031 12 3 4 3 6 7 8 9 10 II 1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

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FRAULEIN ELSE Alpenglow Projects C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 What happens when a young girl's forbidden desires and fantasies are fulfilled? Illuminates the beauty and exuberance of sexual naivete. Stunning solo show direct from New York. Adapted from the novella by Arthur Schnitzler, author of Eyes Wide Shut. Jul 30-Aug 9,11 -24: 13.15 (I hr 20mins) £7.50 (£6.50) European Premiere • Hflll Dates 272829 3031 123 4 5 6 78 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FRIDGE FULL OF IDIOT Daffodil Twist The Seep:Zoo,193Kirk O' Field Parish Church, 140 The Pleasance • 0131 662 1222 Byron wakes up with a freelance tap dancer on his bed. Pregnant wife Cristabel adopts a mute beautician living in a poncho on their doorstep. Will elevenses ever be the18-22; same15.again? Aug 00(Ihr) £5.00(£3.50) World Premiere Dates: 2? 28 29 3o 3! 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 A FRIEND OF DOROTHY Sulis Productions The Garage, Grindlay Street Court *0131 221 9009 « See p: 181 Judy Garland; always chasing rainbows. 'One of those rare shows when you are engaged from the first words to the final curtain. Breathtaking.' La Provence 2002. A tribute tribute, Aug 17-25:show12.without 15 (Ihr) £7,the00(£5. 50) www.sulisproductions.com Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 FRIENDS REUNITED... NOTTOM Castaway Productions Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket •0131 225 8961 « See p: 180 Four menopausal women, a log cabin and 12 bottles of chardonnay cause havoc in a very complex manager's life. This new comedy, full of 'laughter lines' explores friendship Aug 18-23: and13.30loyalty (Ihr) £6.as0their 0(£4.0inner 0) secrets unfold. World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

FRIGHT NIGHTS SOFA Productions i| Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street *0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Let fear lead you into the unknown... Witness a new selection of terrifying stories | come to life. 'A gem of sinister drama' Fringe Report. Returning by popular demand 11 for Augthe15-24:fourth 23.45year(I hrrunning 30mins) £6.to5horrify 0 (£5.50) Edinburgh audiences. Jj DatTMWWWIWM—I——WWM—WW—m—————— es: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 1 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728291: FROG PRINCE Forbidden Theatre Company C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 I A princely frog, a beastly princess and a witch who won't cast spells! Beautiful 11 costumes and a sensuous sound track accompany this tale of spells and mayhem in |j the magical, shadowy land of the brothers Grimm. A unique theatrical experience | all adult16:children. Julfor30-Aug 15.00 (I hr I Omins) £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 children) World Premiere • EC3I Dates: 27 28 29 30 } I I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 77 28 29 FRONTIERS American High School Theatre Festival Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road • 0131 447 01 I I • See p: 178 A vibrant dance-theatre piece based on the true stories of young pioneer women. A journey into the wit, courage and daring that forged the frontier spirit 'A masterwork' Variety. ns) £6.00 (£4.00) Aug Aug 25minns)s) Aug 15:18: 10.14.2200 (I(I hrhr 25mi 25mins) Aug 19:16: 18.122020 (I(I hrhr 25mi Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 B FUGITIVE FRIENDS Cross the Pond Theatre pend fringe @ gateway. Gateway Theatre, Elm Row. *0131 317 3939 • See p: 186 Devised with Sweden's Theatre Slaua and inspired by Euripides' 'Medea', this dynamic and Aug unusual I 1-17; 19.piece 30 (Ihr)explores £8.00(£6.the00)tragedy of love, betrayal and loss. World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 76 27 28 29,

Reviews from Skullduggery s previous Edinburgh productions: ‘Hilarious’ Scotsman ‘Cornering the comedy market’ Time Out presents ‘Turns from comedy to tragedy in a moment’ List Absolute Genius’ ★★★★ Herald A Woman of Many Parts, a Pair of Murderers and A Woman of Wonder

Dulcas’s Women The first major retrospective of the works of Emile Dulcas, the 20th century’s most neglected genius Like Shakespeare’s Women but funnier 31 July - 25 August (not 19) 2pm [PLEASANCEl 01315566550 www.pleasance.co.uk 136

Burke & Hare by Terry Newman One double act that won’t be nominated for the Perrier Award 30 July - 24 August (not 12) 7pm venue34

The Life & Times of a Wonder Woman by Terry Newman Superheroine reveals all! 30 July - 24 August (not 12) 1 venue34 ADAM HOUSE CHAMBERS STREET 0870 701.5105

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A FUNNYTHING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM... American High School Theatre Festival Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road * 0131 447 0111* See p:!78 The zany escapades of Pseudolus, a Roman slave who goes to any extent to obtain his freedom. Forum's full of fun, frolic and foibles... Aug Ah, tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight! Aug Aug 8:5: 10.12.4400 (I(I hr)hr) £6.00 (£4.00) Aug 6:9: 16.18.4400 (I(I hr)hr) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i 2 3 4 I 6 7 8 9 10 M 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 a GAMES PEOPLE PLAY Jacob's Well Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace •0131 226 7207 • See p: 184 Comedy play based on the American best-seller about the games we play to live with one Aug another I -24: 20.4-5 and (I hr)ourselves. £5.50 (£4.50) World Premiere • USD Dates 27 28 7 I 113 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 II 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 GASLIGHT Southern Light Drama Blackball St Columba' s Parish Church Hall, Muirdale Terrace, Blackball 0131 449 4856 • Seep:l76 Dark, brooding, chillingly claustrophobic. The classic Victorian thriller. You are slowly, methodically, Aug 11-16: 19.systematically 30 (2hrs30mins) being £7.00 driven out of your mind. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 79 THE GERMINATOR Les Enfonts Terribles Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street •0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 Children: disrespectful, doltish, dull, feeble, foolish, impatient, incapable, irrelevant, simple, sluggish, smelly, stupid, ungrateful, unhelpful, unhygienic, unnecessary, weak, worthless children. Who could be more undeserving of our space? Their contribution to our25:society... nil. THEY 0MUST BE STOPPED! Aug 1-7,111-14, Aug 8-10, 5-17,128-21, 2-24: 13.13.1515(I (Ihr) hr) £ 10.£9.0000(£8. (£9.00)0) Worid Premiere • HEU Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 1 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 GHOSTS Cygnet Theatre Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace • 0131 220 6109* Seep:l87 Ibsen's masterpiece - as provocative and shocking now as it was in 1882. 'The piece .- with its simmering veiled sexuality - is exciting theatre intimately played out... This is a fine ensemble production with strong and passionate performances' Western Morning News. Aug 11 -16,18-23: 16.10 (I hr40mins) £7.00 (£5.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 75 26 27 28 29 THE GIBBONS 3Chairs<&aFootstool Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate *0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Love, sex, nature, Nietzsche. Take a semi-simian trip through stage and screen with the lesser members of a Monkees tribute band. Unusual, musical, multimedia mayhem. of a romance,0 (£6.the50)end of the world... Aug I -7, II1The -14,1beginning Aug 8-10, 5-17, 28-21, 2-24:25:13.13.000(I0 (Ihr)hr)£8.£7.505(£7. 50) World Premiere • ECU Dates 2728 2 I 123 4 5 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE GIRLS OF MAY F*cking Furious Theatre The Zoo, Kirk O' Field Parish Church, 140 The Pleasance • 0131 662 1222 • See p: 193 Footage from the 1968 Parisian revolution sets the scene as The Girls of May narrate their experiences. You'll be swept off your feet by their passion as they protest, fall in love and their ideals.£6.50 (£5.00) Aug 10-16:fight19.1for5 (IhrlSmins) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 77 28 29 GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS Jools <£ Friends Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket • 0131 225 8961 • Seep: 180 Babs, Senga, Cath and Dot have been close friends since school, sharing everything, even the odd boyfriend! They love a good night out and grow older gracefully with lots Aug of4-9:memories 19.30 (I hr toI Smishare ns) £5.-0when 0 (£3.50)tragedy strikes! UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 137

GJAKOVA, ANOTHER WAR National Theatre of Gjakova and Alternative Theatre Prishtina Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge *0131 225 6575 • See p: 176 In the midst of NATO airstrikes, a Serbian policeman kidnaps an Albanian doctor to attend his pregnant wife. Performed in Serbian and Albanian by leading Kosovan company - a fascinating tragicomic, crosscultural insight into Balkan conflict. English subtitles. Aug 4-10: 16.50 (I hr) £7.00 (£5.00) UK Premiere • HE1I Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ' 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS UCLU Encore Stage by Stage Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row • 0131 557 1155 * See p: 191 David Mamet's Pulitzer-Prize-Winning play follows four salesmen battling for supremacy in a sales contest A fast-paced drama exploring what men will do to live. Steal. Aug 2,4Cheat ,6,8,10,1All2,1in4,1a6:day'15.s15work. (I hr I Smins) £6.00 (£4.00) FTiTH Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 l23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 GLIMPSES OF THE DYING PROCESS Avalanche Productions Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge • 0131 225 6575 • See p:l76 You've just witnessed a suicide. How do you respond? Two worlds collide as two such witnesses turn to each other and discover meaning in their meaningless lives. A vibrant condition, Aug4-10:insight 15.20 into (Ihr the IQminhuman s) £6.50(£5. 00) www.avalancheproductions.co.uk World Premiere • HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 3! I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 GOB Jesus Lizard Productions Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square *0131 556 6550 • See p:!86 Two street warriors and an on-stage DJ assault the senses in 'a 70-minute high' Guardian. 'Funny, feisty and strangely touching' Observer. 'Could really start a revolution' Time OutI: Critics Choice. PreviewsJul30-Aug 23.215:0 (Ihr lO(ImihrnScottish s)I Omi£5.0ns)0 £9.premiere. Aug 2-5, 7 , 1 0-14, 1 7, 1 9-20, 23. 1 0 Aug8-9,15-16,21-24: 23.10 (Ihr lOmins) £10.50(£9.050)0 (£8.00) World Premiere • HSU Dates 272829 J03I 113 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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GOBO Gomito Productions Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge • 0131 225 6575 • See p: 176 When Government decrees all 'controversial' art be destroyed, three art lovers undertake ils toownsaveincompetence the country's masterpieces. Only a sleeping guard, mischievous paintings and their -i ■ wept' Premiere Aug 19-23,25: 11.45 stand (I hr) £7.in 0the0 (£5.way!00) The cast were magic and I literallyWorld 11 Dates: 27 28 29 3o 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 GOD IN A SUITCASE producktions Rocket @ Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket • 0131 225 5333 • See p: 187 I In the claustrophic confines of a Heavenly bathroom, Everyman is greeted by his ultimate nemesis: God. In a suitcase. A sharp and touching comedy in which love || threatens to destroyI: the18.4fabric Previews 0 (45mins) ofn£8.s) life0£5.0 (£6. 0itself. 0 50) Aug 2-7,9Jul-16,31-Aug 18-23: 18.40 (45mi World Premiere • FTTH Dates: 27 28 30 31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 GOGOL S UNDERDOGS Rogue State Theatre Company i Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 - Seep:192 Clerks claiming to be kings. Noses masquerading as Government officials. Gogol's fantastical tales animated with Rogue State's distinctive fusion of music, puppetry and movement Total theatre could run and run' Stage. Previews Jul-10,31-Aug I: 16.316.5at(I35itshr(IIbest SmiI Smi ns)'Tn£5.s)his0£9.0production Aug 2-3, 8 1 5-17, 2 2-24: hr 0 0 (£8. 0 0) Aug 4-7,11 -14,18-21: 16.35 (I hr I Smins) £8.00 (£7.00) H3H Dates 27282 20 31113 4 36 789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW George Dillon's Vital Theatre C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 Right Here, Right Now! Internationally acclaimed award-winner in fresh translation of the earliest most human, complex and shocking account of Jesus, with original music and video. 'A mesmerising show£9,of50sheer www.georgedillon.com Jul 30-Aug 11,13-24: 18.2one-man 0 (Ihr30mins) (£7.50)brilliance' Argus, World Premiere • HSU Dates 2728: 303M13 4S6789 10 II 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 272829

A GRAIN OF SAND IN LAMBETH Plato's Ghost Productions Rocket @ Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket • 0131 225 5333 * Seep: 187 In 1805 the poet, artist and visionary William Blake reflects on the decline of his reputation and on his trial for Sedition, and determines to create a Jerusalem of the Imagination. Aug 4-7,9-16,18-23: 20.50 (I hr I Omins) £7.00 (£3.00) rem Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 GREED Clod Ensemble Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 A simple dentist and his wife become fabulously wealthy after inventing a miracle mouthwash. Inspired by the silent movies of Keaton and Chaplin, with a live score for piano.12-15, Clod Ensemble: 'Rich, quick50 (£7.witted and superbly performed.' Times Aug Aug 4-8, 9-10,16-17,18-20, 21-24:25:17.17.5050(Ihr)(I hr)£9.£8.50(£8. 00)50) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 GUTS Skint Productions Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place • 0131 226 5425 • See p:l92 Staged version of forthcoming feature film (Guts). Harrowing, brutally compelling slice of high-rise misery on the dark side of Manchester. A love poem to David Beckham, a gay teenage boy, a teacher's obsession, a mother's struggle. WHEN CAN KILL. Aug 7-16:WORDS 22.30 (Ihr25mins) £10.00 (£5.00) Worid Premiere Dates: 27 282930 31 12345 67 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2fc >7 28 29 HABEAS CORPUS Bablake at Diverse Attractions Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket *0131 225 8961 • See p: 180 ! Alan Bennett's irresistible farce of bodies, breasts, lust and mortality. Wires cross, j trousers drop, jokes abound at breathless speed in this saucy seaside postcard, end of I the Englishness, Augpier 11-16:whirl15.1through 5 (Ihr35mins) £3.50 sex and death. Sold out in 2000! Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

HAIR Theatre 14167 Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge • 0131 225 6575 • See p: 176 Take a Trip with Theatre 14167 as it recreates the swirling psychedelia of the Summer of Love inAquarius, this powerful newMorning production of the American Tribal Love-Rock musical. Aug 12-17,Featuring 19-25: 2245 (2hrs) £5.Good 00 (£3.50) Starshine and Be-In (Hare Krishna). Dates:2728 29 3031 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627282 HAMLET American High School Theatre Festival Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street *0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Family intrigue. Political upheaval. Love and death. Royalty and revenge. A contemporary perspective on 'Hamlet' brings one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies to life as you've never seen it before! Honoured by the American Alliance for Theatre and Education. Aug Aug 8:5: 15.13.4455 (I(I hrhr 30mi Aug 6:4: 9.17.4545(I(Ihrhr30mi 30mins)ns)£6.00 (£4.00) Aug 30minns)s) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 HAMLET Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre Stableyard, Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith • 0131 654 1666 • See p: 191 Gorgeous venue 20 minute bus ride from Hunter Square. Performs rain or shine, with or without intermission depending o'th weather. Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre has provided Alaskans with outdoor theatre for 11 years. Bring a picnic and a raincoat! Aug 10-25: I4.00(lhr30mins) £5.00 Dates 272829303 23 4 5 67 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 2425 THE HAMLETMACHINE Origen's Scream pend fringe @ gateway, Gateway Theatre, Elm Row. *0131 317 3939 • See p: 186 'It may be read as a pamphlet against the illusion that one can stay innocent in this our world' Aug 11-23: .22.Heiner 00 (45miMiiler ns) £8.0on0 (£6.The00)Hamletmachine. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 I 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 14 25 26 2728 29

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HANJO: AN AUTUMN LULLABY A.RE. Productions 1 Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket *0131 225 8961 • See p: 180 Hanako, a mentally disturbed girl, waits for Yoshio. A traditional Japanese Noh play i which explores Hanako's mind, expressing her thoughts in strikingly original physical I forms using a combination of traditional Noh theatrical styles and Western expressionism. Aug 11-16: 15.30 (45mins) £5.00 (£3.50) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 J HAPPINESS little d-fects Smirnoff Underbelly, Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 3083 » See p:l92 Welcome to the most perfect town in America. A peaceful, crime-free, ordered paradise. But life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness doesn't always work perfectly... would you be allowed to live there? Would you be allowed to LIVE? J] Previews Aug 2-24:Julnoon31 -Aug (I hr) £7.I: noon 00 (£6.(I0hr)0) £4.00 World Premiere • H.T Dates:27 2829 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 fl HARDCORE Pleasance Theatre Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square * 0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Why do people have sex on film? What's it like? What does it do to them? Jonathan Hall's (2 Fringe Firsts) new play on the bizarre, blackly comic world of British and fourI: guys trying to make Previewsporn Jul 30-Aug 17.45 (IhrlSmins) £5.00it big. 50) Aug2-8,11,13-15,18-20,25: Aug 9-10,16-17,21 -24: 17.45 17.(I hr45 I(IhrlSmins) Smins) £9.00£8.(£7.00(£6. 50) World Premiere • fcCTI Dates 28 30 31 123 45 6 78 9 10 II 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 HARD SELL Menagerie Theatre Company Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Devastatingly funny show from 'this extraordinary, theatrically excellent company' Independent A new black comedy, ghost story and satirical crime drama wrapped up asAuga journey into25:thenoonminds men and one silent woman. 9-20, hr oflOnmis)twon£8.s) 5£7.talkative Aug 10-15, 16-17,211-24: noon (Ihr(I IQmi 0 (£7.50 (£6.00)00) World Premiere Dates:2728293031 12345 6789 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ■ HARRY IS ALWAYS RIGHT 21st Century Demonstration 4 The Garage, Grindlay Street Court *0131 221 9009 • See p: 181 'Business opportunities' become 'major threats', diplomacy fails and the bombing begins as the Elected Supreme turn facts into mayhem at break-neck speed. Performed with hair-raising intensity this is razor-edged propaganda-bashing satire | with teeth.12-17,19-25: 21.00 (SOmins) £6.00 (£4.00) Aug 3-10, World Premiere • IU1 Dates: 27 28 29 x 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 HEARTS DESIRE Shared Stages j pend fringe @ gateway, Gateway Theatre, Elm Row. *0131 317 3939 • See p: 186 j Our patience is tested as a father, mother and aunt await the arrival of the daughter. I With every two steps forward we face another surprising step back as we explore 1 what what00)could be. Aug4-9:was,14,what 30 (Ihr)is and £8.00(£6. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 3 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 HECTOR'S HOUSE - A GREEK-STYLETRAGEDY Lipservice George Square Theatre, George Square *0131 662 8740 • See p: 181 Award-winning literary lunatics Lipservice return in a torrid tale of togas and taramasalata. 'Lipservice take on the Trojan wars and launch a thousand laughs' Guardian. 'Rib-achingly funny'ns) Manchester News. Aug 15-17, 14,18-21: 0 (£8.000(£9. 0) Evening Aug 22-24:16.116.0 (I10hr(IIhrSmiI Smi n£9.s) 0£10. 00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 Lest in the city? Go to the Fringe map at the back of the Programme

HELLO DALI Clubwest Productions clubWEST 07720 285 550@ Edinburgh • Seep: 179Theosophical Society, 28 Great King Street Andrew Dallmeyer's hard-hitting Fringe First winning play returns in a production first seen at the National Theatre. Andecide. audienceThiswithis five Salvador Dali - theentertainment. master of Surrealism star, x-rated Aug 3-23: 16.- 3genius 0 (I hr Smiornmadman? s) £8.00 (£6.You 00) uni Date, 3 416 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 241 HENRYV Te Deum Productions The Zoo,Kirk O' Field Parish Church, 140The Pleasance « 0131 662 1222 ’ See p:l93 Using a minimalist set and modern dress, fused withV sharp lighting,starkly powerful music and striking Shakespeare' s Henry is brought up-to-date. 'Disturbing totelevisual watch, butimages, nonetheless compelling' 'Intense' Western www.henrythefifth.freewebtools.com Aug3-9: I7.Gairrhydd. 00(lhr45mins) £6.50(£5. 50) Mail. nrrai Date,: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE HERO OF THE SLOCUM King/Tull Theatrics Hill Street Theatre, 19 Hill Street ♦ 0131 226 6522 - Fringe only ♦ See p:l83 Itpreventable. was the worst in New Yorkandhistory beforelost9/11. was Today, completely Elevendisaster hundred women children theirItlives. nobody remembers. Except one old man the Hero of the Slocum. Aug I -12,Q 14-25: 14.10 (I hr 30mins) £7.50 (£6.00) European Premiere • Dales: 27 28 2 : 123456789 10 II 12 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 HIDEAWAY Quiconque Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 » See p: 186 Quiconque weaveswithtogether extraordinary of youngtohideaways, revealingand worlds bubbling concealed life. From astories wartime sewers Renaissance convents. 'Sophisticated, dynamic physicalattic theatreRussian and luminous :| ,: storytelling' ** ° * Scotsman 2002. www.quiconque.co.uk Previews1Jul1-15,31-Aug 1: 14.35 (Ihr lOmins) £5.£8.0000 (£6.50) Aug Aug 2-8, 9-10,16-17,128-20, 1 -24:25:14.14.3535(I hr(IhrlOmins) I Omins) £9.00 (£7.50) BEH Dates 7 28 g 031113 456 789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 HIGH BRAVE BOY Art Official Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square » 0131 226 2151 » See p: 182 Two frightened children. A grisly parent who A moving, sharply-observed depiction ofpredicament thesecret damageAheart-rending. warring parentsmade canthem do tochoose... theirdirects. children. Their words are18-21, funny, their Linda Marlowe Aug 1-7, 1 2-14, 2 5: I4. 0 0(40mins) £7. 5 0 (£6. 5 0) Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 14.00 (40mins) £8.50 (£7,50) Worid Premiere • HEH Dates: 2? 28 29 3c o 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 HILT AS Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square ♦0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Beautifullyflatfunny new play byareJanebreaking Bodie RIDE & starting FOURPLAY (2000).A love A cramped a couple who up,Pickorof(2002) arethetheyFringe. an affair? triangle, ora quartet? Li s t ***** Top Ten Previews1Jul1,130ns) £5.ns)0£8.0 50 (£7.00) Aug 3-15,2Aug 18-20,2: 16.216.5:000016.(I(Ihr0hr030mi (I30mihrn30mi Aug 3-8, 9-10,16-17, 1-24: s) £9.50 (£8.00) World Premiere-Em Dates 7282 30 31 1 33456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 THE HOLLOW Fettes at the Fringe Fettes College, East Fettes Avenue « 0131 332 2281 • See p:181 Fettes atthriller. the Fringe' s Capital Award-winning returns with Agatha Christie's classic group of friends for acompany will shortly be Adead. Aug 18-23: meets 19.30 (2hrs) £5.weekend 00 (£3.00) at The Hollow. One of them Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 HOME IS WHERE THE HURT IS Harland Hamstrings Theatre Group The Subway, 69 Cowgate (Under George IV Bridge) • 0131 225 6766 ■ See p: 191 Rachel is 15vision - a loser - her friends Veteran are losersFringe - school fails them. Black Asocial poignant of stereotyping. writer/director attackscomic schoolsatire. to workers in this very acerbic tragi-comedy. Aug 3-5,7-12,14-17: 17.30 (I hr I Smins) £5.00 (£4.00) World Premiere • HEll Dates: 27 28 » 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 I 3 14 15 16 17 18 !9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

THE HOUSE OF YES Gemini Theater Company Cafe Royal Fringe Theatre, 17 West Register Street *0131 556 2549 • See p: 178 Hurricane outside, trouble within. Innocent new fiancee, guilty old family secrets, still replaying s assassination 20 years later. Pink suit, pillbox hat Add lingerie and incest10-23:It'JFK' s a21.family Aug 00 (I hrthing. I Smins)'P£6.eople 00 (£5.raise 00) cattle, children just happen.' Da,es:27 28 29 30 3i 123 4 5 6 7 8 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26; THE HOUSE OF YES WTE Theatre Company C cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0870 701 5105 ♦ See p: 177 What do you get when you combine money, incest and a JFK assassination fetish? Hint: it ain't Theon Catcher in the Rye. Timely revival ofWendy Madeod's witty theatrical Julcommentary 31-Aug 9: 14.35the(I hrdysfunctional I Smins) £7.50 (£6.wealthy 50) elite. EU1 Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i i i 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27: HOW DID DAISY DIE? Grads Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket *0131 225 8961 • See p: 180 Or Who did die, Daisy?' or 'Did I say who died?' These and other anagrammatic questions may or may not be answered in this original comedy drama about family relationships Aug 11-16: 21.by30 (IRichard hr I OminLove s) £8.0and0 (£6.Joyce 00) Oliver. Worid Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 H 12 13 14 15 16 ' 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 HOW I BECAME A REAL BOY The Stand Comedy Club II The Stand Comedy Club II, 16 North St Andrews Street • 0131 558 7272 » See p: 191 The thrilling story of one illustration's struggle to become a genuine human being with legs and kidneys. This new play features a stand-up comic and a giant comic. Written by andI: 15.starring Preview (55miJohn ns) £4.£5.Moynes. 0000 (£3. Aug 2-10,Aug 12-25: I5.1000(55mins) (£4.000)0) Worid Premiere Dates 27 28 29 i 23 4 5 6 789 10 i 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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THE IMPRACTICAL APPLICATION OF DREAMS HOWIE THE ROOKIE CLOUDS In Yer Space Mid-Manhattan Moving Company Rocket @ Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy' s Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 556 3102- Seep:l87 Rocket556@3102Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 Seep:l87 Abrutally simpletough tale, beautifully told by an extraordinary voice. O' R owe' s must-see play is and surprisingly tender, told in primal Dublin argot which is coarse, Early, after a bizarre night out Dougie and Tony are catalized by their current sexually and 18.entirely revealing their frustration, concern, fear, and humour that living in our Aug 4-9,1explicit 1 -16,18-23: 00 (I hr authentic. 30mins) £7.50 (£6.00) HEJI obstacles, changed post-September I Ith world creates. Previews Aug 55 (Ihr Date!: 27 28 29 30 31 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 1 8 1 9 20 2 1 22 21 24 25 26272829 Aug 6-23: 21.554-5:(I hr21.I Smi ns) £9.ISmi50n(£8.s) £7.00)50 (£5.00) European Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627282 HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE MY TOYS THE INDIAN WANTS THE BRONX University of LeicesterTheatre Society (LUT) Mid-Manhattan Moving Company ,] Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street *0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Rocket556@3102Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place | War for the toybox rages on. Follow two bands of toy soldiers on their misguided 0131 Seep:l87 quest An original comedy with a sense of humour to match its sense of morality. Aug 9-1S: 16.10 (I hr 20mins) £6.50 (£5.00) Worid Premiere Turf of two Manhattan hoodlums is 'threatened' by a foreigner in this story of violent | 'There is no crime greater, more worthy of punishment than being f Dates: 27 28 293031 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 79 xenophobia. strange17-23:and16.frightened Aug 45 (Ihr) £8.among 50(£7.00)the strange and frightened...' | HURRICANE Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728 291 Ransom Productions Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street " 0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 INES DE CASTRO A formidable slice of Rock 'n' Roll theatre depicting the life of Northern Ireland's Cutting Edge 'people's champion', snooker legend Alex Higgins. 'Superlatives can only go half-way Rocket Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place to describe Dormer's performance' Irish Times. 'Must see... will last in the memory' 0131 556@3102Seep:l87 Belfast Newsletter. Aug 1-7, 1 1-14, 1 8-21, 2 5: 21. 2 5 (Ihr) £I0. 0 0(£9. 0 0) John Clifford' s modem explores love in time of war. What happens when the Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: 21.25 (Ihr) £11.00(£I0.00) FT7TH Portuguese prince and hisclassicSpanish mistress find themselves on opposite sides? 'Simply told... immensely moving, ' this Dates: 27 28 29 30 113 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223 2425 Aug 11-16: 13.30 (Ihr ISmins) £7.0play 0(£5.delights 00) the senses. Wonderful' OxfbrdTimes. I AM NOT PETER PAN Dates: 27 28 27 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 The Lift Group Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) THE INTERROGATION 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 - Seep:192 Puppet State Theatre Company Dreams are as wonderful as they are dangerous in this re-imagining of Peter Pan, Theatre, 43 High Street • 0131 556 9579 • See p:l8S fresh from New York. Throw away your top hat and grab someone's hand for this Netherbow Bucharest 1950: Silviu Craciunas is arrested. He had escaped to Paris - why did he I adventure way beyond Neverland. Our pixie dust is different return? Creative Scotland short-listed Richard Medrington combines physical theatre 4 Preview Jul 31: 14. 0 0 (I hr) £5. 0 0 with kinetic sculptures to capture the mechanics of oppression. (Contribution to ' Aug 4,2,61,0,8,117,3,214:5,214.0,202:0 (I 14.hr)00£9.(I0hr)0 (£8.£8.000)0 (£7.00) Aug European Premiere - H3H Amnesty 19-31:International.) 16.30 (Ihr IQminOriginal. s) £7.00(£5.Dark. 00) Worid Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 Il3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Aug Dates:272829303i 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 mizism IDEAS MEN THE ISLAND OF FIRST LOVES Ridiculusmus Mitchell <£ Manton Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place -0131 226 5425 • See p:!92 j Everyone wants the idea, the concept the story. They want it simple and they want C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 178 it now. A new show for the 'masters of comic invention' Telegraph. 'Their writing is Remember your first love? Ever wonder where they are now? Join Emma Manton | brilliantly surreal' by Bite:03 Barbican.World Premiere and Toby Mitchell's journey to the Island of First Loves... A comic mix of fiction and | Aug20-24; 13,30 (IhrMelbourne IQmins) £9,Age.00(£6.Commissioned 00) fact - complete the questionnaire at www.first-love.org.uk Worid Premiere • QE21 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Aug I -9,11 -24: noon (I hr) £7.50 (£6.50) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 I 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728 29'I I HAVE BEFORE ME... Theatre Workshop IT S A GIRL Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place - 0131 226 5425 • Seep: 192 On Display Greyfriars Kirk House, 86 Candlemaker Row • 0131 225 6575 - See p: 182 I Have Before Me... charts the uneasy relationship between a young Rwandan woman and her British writing tutor. Humorous, touching and at times disturbing, Entertainingly explicit but sophisticated comedy delving into the eccentric, colourful 1 the play was17.3inspired experiences of refugees in the UK. lives of five pregnant women. A musical, combining humour and handcuffs in a ( Aug (Ihr lOIQmimibynns)real-life universally compelling Aug 7-10: 11-16: 17.000(Ihr s)£7.50(£4.00) Aug 18-24: 17.15 (IhrlOmins) Aug 19-25: appealing 13.00(Ihr) £5.and50(£4. 50) show! Dates 345 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE ILLUSION BROTHERS IZ Blow Up Theatre Silver Tongue Theatre Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance -0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Spanking new cabaret/comedy duo - pan-galactic entertainers on a quest to vanquish Iz is dead. And she's coming home for dinner. Today, her three lost lovers will find the awesome forces of tedium. Think Men in Coats and be pleasantly that death need be no bar to achieving the incredible. Stylish, absurd and touching conflabbertranced. Featured on BBCI's My Dad's the PM. 'Highly talented' comedy a Fringe-First-nominated '****' Scotsman. Scotsman. Very18-21, sil y2'5:Independent. Previews6-8,from Jul130-Aug 2:18,12.20,4525:(Ihr)12.4£4.5 (Ihr) 00 £6.writer. 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24 hour Box Office at: www.edfringe.com JANET STREET PORTER -ALLTHE RAGE Well Bred Productions Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street •0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 An audience with the legendary columnist, presenter, editor, bosom-buddy of the glitterati, confidante rambler. Janet for top-notch bitching, backstabbing, special17.of1'0R(Iqueens anthr)of£5.the0and Day'keen- and someJoin surprises. Previews Aug 2-4: 0 Aug5-7, Aug 8-10,12-14, 15-17,19-21: 22-24:17.17.1010(Ihr) (I hr)£l0.£ 11.00(£9. 00 (£010.0)00) World Premiere • EC3] Dates 23 4 5 6789 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28? JAPAN EXPERIENCE THE KEYSTONE OF THE PACIFIC JE Company The Garage, Grindlay Street Court ♦ 0131 221 9009 • See p: 181 Voyage through time with a ghost from the past taking the two lovers,Tony and Fumiko,thethrough wartime Okinawa.and They encounter many characters making them realize Aug 3-9: 14.importance 15 (I hr) £7.00of(£6.peace 00) love. European Premiere • FTHH 23456789 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 » JAPAN EXPERIENCE - MACBETH' Company East The Garage, Grindlay Street Court *0131 221 9009 • See p: 181 Fascinating fusion of Noh drama, western theatre, and jazz dance from the Scotsman 5-star company whichJin'wills Lady deliver an incredible and unforgettable theatrical experience. Aug 3-11,13-18,Hiroshi 20-25: 15.15 (I hr) Macbeth £9.00 (£8.0promises 0) everything Medea World was. Premiere-mi 3 45678 9 10 II 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 JAPAN EXPERIENCE - MURDERER!' j Yuki Produce The Garage, Grindlay Street Court *0131 221 9009 • See p: 181 Rokubei,alsotheavillage weakling, unwittingly finds himselfableintoa situation to kil the lord,tale who master with ais scheming plot swordsman. Aug 17-25:How 14.15will(Ihr)he£7.be00(£6. 00) tackle this? AUKtwisted Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 t6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627282 JAPAN EXPERIENCE - 'TRANSHOME' Team Happou B-zin The Garage, Grindlay Street Court« 0131 221 9009 • See p: 181 Theatre piece basedescapes on manga culture. A infamily an airplane accident, from (anime) heaven, Japanese and stationspopthemselves theirdies son'ins tiny studio and creates a hilarious chaos. Aug 17-25: 17.15 (I hr) £8.00 (£7.00) UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627282 JASON ANDTHE GOLDEN FLEECE Betty Burke Productions I Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket *0131 225 8961 * See p: 180 Jason without capturing and bringing Golden It'Fleece. Nothingcan'cant become stop himKingexcept storms, monsters, the godshome - and thehis family? s panto, Jim, Augbut12-16:not19.as20we(I hrknow I Ominis)t! £6.00 (£3.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 JERUSALEM, JERUSALEM TeTutua Trust Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge -0131 225 6575 • See p: 176 New Zealand prophet poet and iconoclast James K. Baxter faces the loss of his dream. |Il TS. Eliot meetssolda out Maoriat NZ hakafestivals. - exuberant, gut-wrenching, Completely 'Intensity and impactspiritual, to bum'haunting, ODT. unforgettable. | Aug 4-5: 18. 4 0 (I hr SOmi n s) £5. 0 0 (£3. 5 0) Aug 6-10,12-17: 18.40 (I hr SOmins) £8.00 (£6.00) European Premiere | Dates: 272829 3031.9 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 M 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 77 28 29 JOHN DONNE: A SCREAM WITHIN I The Scallabouche I Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace • 0131 226 7207 • See p: 184 jI performance Based on the deals eroticwith poems and fiery sermons of the complex Donne. This energetic the Jj life, flesh/spirit, good/evil andnenthralling our£4.need foropposites salvation,we battle with in contemporary Previews Aug 1-2: 17. 5 0 (SOmi s) 0 0 . Aug 3,9-10,12-15, 16-17,19-22: 23-24:17,517.0 (SOmi 50 (SOmins) n£7.s) 0£8.0 (£5.00 (£6.00)00) Aug 4-8, UK Premiere •HSU I Dates 27 28 I i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7 829

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JOHN MERRICKTHE ELEPHANT MAN Peepshow Productions Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace « 0131 220 6109 • See p: 187 Freak of nature or trick of light? Either way what an awesome sight Come and witness, we implore, a story of the like never seen before. A devised piece offering a unique18-23:portrayal. Aug 14.20 (Ihr30mins) £6.50 (£5.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 JUKEBOX THEATRE Jukebox Theatre Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 ♦ Seep:192 Fancy a comedy? Maybe a drama? Why not both? Choose your plays from our Top Ten American Shorts. Our team of actors bring you 120 combinations, one intense afternoon. comens) £4.see00us again tomorrow. Previews9Jul-10,Don' 31-Augt believe I: 13.413.5us,(45mi Aug 45 (45mi £7.5n0s)(£6.£6.50)50 (£5.00) European Premiere • Aug 2-3, 4-8,11 -12,116-17, 4-15,213-24: 8-19,21 -22: 13.4n5s)(45mi Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 THE JUMBLE SALE More Tea? Productions C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0870 701 5105 « See p: 178 Single White Female for the Saga generation, from up-and-coming screenwriter Cat Muir. A brilliant black comedy of jealous secrets, casual cruelty and murder. Wickedly unravelling the lies, compromise and betrayal lurking beneath the cheeky clutter Aug 1-24:of village 18.30 (Ihrlife,ISmiwww.straint.com/thejumblesale ns) £8.50(£7.50) World Premiere • tTTTI Dates 272829 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 KALLA, FIRE Theatre Talipot Gateway Theatre, Elm Row •0131 317 3939 • See p: 181 Fringe First, Herald Angel and Total Theatre Award winners are back with a visually and musically breathtaking spectacular, celebrating Kalla-Kali, the unruly guardian of fire. Combining Indian Ocean mythology with contemporary theatre, this production is a performing Aug 1-12,14-25: arts 17.45 triumph. (Ihr20mins) £ 10,00 (£8.00) UK Premiere»Etni Dates: 27 28 28 10: 12 3 45 6 789 10 II 12 14 IS 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 2S KEEP COMING BACK Stray Dog Productions Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace » 0131 220 6109 • See p: 187 Three recovering addicts in contemporary Ireland. Their testimonies permit the audience to witness their survival expressed with compassion, humour and love as well as anger, hate and Aug 11-16:denial. 18.30Written (Ihr IQmiusing ns) £6.first-hand 00(£5.00) experience of people in recovery. UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 i.7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 77 28 29 KEPTTHEIR HUMANITY The Hole in the Ground Theatre Company Smirnoff 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 • Seep:Cowgate, 192 (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 1994 in Rwanda, two very different Westerners caught up in the madness of genocide. Accompanied by a dynamic soundtrack and archive video and sound material, a disturbing, Previews Julthe31piece -Aug provides I: midnight(lhr lOmins) £4.funny 00 and involving spectacle. Aug 2-7, Aug 8-10,111-14, 5-17,18-21: 22-24:mimidnidnightght(I(IhrhrI OmilOmins)ns)£7.£8,0000(£6.(£7.00)00) World Premiere • Dates 27 28 28 30 31 H3 456789 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 THE KEY La Compania The Garage, Grindlay Street Court ♦0131 221 9009 • Seep: 181 The Key is a vibrant, interactive production. It's an imaginary journey that will give you the flavour, rhythm, passion of what is Latin America. It will unlock your emotions and leave £6.your00(£5.senses Aug3-25: 2200(lhr) 00) exploding. With dance, music and drama. WoHd Premiere Dates:2728293o3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2S Lest in the city? Go to the Fringe map at the back of the Programme

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24 hour Box Office at: www.edfringe.com KID Theatre Absolute Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance *0131 556 6550* See p: 186 From double Firstby winners, & Raw is the final play in a stunning streetFringe trilogy Chris'RealO'C(Car onnell.1999 Don' t miss2001), it... Kid 'Hardcore Entertainment' Independent. Gold' Scotsman. Previews6Aug 14.45 (Ihr25:ISmi14.n4s)5 £5.(I hr00I Smins) £9.00 (£7.50) Aug 11,1-2:123-15, Aug 3-4, 9-10,1-8,6-17, 1 -24:18-20, 14.45 (I hr 15mins) £ 10.00 (£8.50) World Premiere • HSU pates 7;&: 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 A KIND OF ALASKA Pint-Sized Theatre C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 178 In this intimately Pinterlies,piece, Deborah wakesareafter 29 years of sleeping sickness. Findinga lifestaged thatthattruth, dreams and reality indistinguishable, she struggles toAug understand has moved on without her. I -9,11 -24: 15.30 (I hr I Smins) £7.50 (£6.50) HEH Da.es 27 28 29 30 113 4 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 KINDERTRANSPORT Nightingale Productions The Zoo, Kirk O' Field Parish Church, 140 The Pleasance ♦ 0131 662 1222 ♦ See p: 193 Shot through with images of the Holocaust, this dynamic production tracks one girl's epic escapeNightingale from Nazi Germany. A taleBritishof Theatre denial, truth, beginnings and long goodbyes. Guides(Inew Aug 23-25: 21.15 (I hr 20miProductions: ns) £5.00 (£3.50) Aug 25: 1215 hrPick20miofns)the Fringe 2002. Dates: 27 28 a 3o 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 . KING BAABU I Over the Edge Theatre Company, Zimbabwe ! Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge • 0131 225 6575 • See p: 176 Spit-roasted giraffes,forcross-dressing soldiers,finealcoholic civil servants and a Zimbabwe' dash of looting andcompany torture dessertNobel Another acclaimed premieres LaureatedayWolfin African Soyinka'democracy. s hysterical re-imaginings ofAugJarry' s Ubu Roi. Madness reigns! 12-17,19-24: 16.35 (Ihr25mins) £9,00 (£7.00) UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 2930 31 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 !8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728 29

ri KNEEHIGH THEATRE COMPANY - CRY WOLF Nokia Orange Assembly Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street •0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 This show whizzes along like an off-beat pantomime' Stage. Wild, rude, blood-chilling and hilarious. The Bagdaddies' live and infectiously funky music fizzes alongside Kneehigh' dare. Aug 18-24:s irrepressible I0.00(lhr20mins)humour. £9,00 (£7,For00)adults and brave children. Miss it if you UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE L.A. COMEDIES HWS Rembiko Project Rocket Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 556@3102 • Seep:l87 Award-winning young American playwrights Valerie Steinberg, Bryce Goodman and Michael Krepack present three delicious visions of twisted life in The City Of Lost Angels. Scotsman. Aug 7,10,'B13,y 1far6: the 19.45best (I hryoung I Smins)ensemble £5.00 (£3.00)cast I've seen on the Fringe' European Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 i4 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728S LADYBOYS OF BANGKOK Urban Circus Ltd The Meadows Studio Big Top, Meadows, Melville Dr • 0131 667 0202 • See p: 184 Ladyboys of Bangkok'Come to the Party'Tour 2003. New production! New costumes!... But the same spectacular entertainment! The sell-out 5* cabaret returns, sexy, funny and more flamboyant than ever. 'Outstanding array of talent and spectacle!' Aug I -30: 19.Li105s0t.(I(Ihr30mins) hr 30mins) £ 15.50, £ 12.50 (£ 1150, £ 10.00) Aug Aug 23:1-30:I7.21.00(lhr30mins) HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 251617 28 29 THE LAST BUTTERFLY Z Theatre Company Venue 45, Old St Paul's Church Hall, Jeffrey Street *0131 556 0476 • See p: 193 Czechoslovakia, 1943: Butterflies don't live in Terezin. 55,000 Jews do. Some see hope in the Red Cross' inspection of the camp. Others know escape lies only in fantasy, Aug 4-9,and 11-15:so 16.begins 10 (SOmitheirns) story £5.00 (£4.of 0'T0)he Last Butterfly'. World Premiere • HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 3M 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE LAST CINDERELLA Forefront Media Productions pend fringe @ gateway, Gateway Theatre, Elm Row. •0131 317 3939 • See p: 186 Our play examines between magical fantasy andCome starkandreality. all dream, but whenthedoesthinthelinedream become dangerous? meetWe must Cinderella, and find out if you are looking in the mirror. Aug Aug 4-9: 17-23:17.14.00(Ihr) 30 (Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 282930 31 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 LAST OF THE RED-HOT DADAS BY KERRY REID EXIT Theatre, San Francisco Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Audacious exploits of performance artist Baroness Elsa, Mama of Dada, pre-punk by 60bitterness, years, asflamboyance she rants onandlife,humor' art, lovers,Backstage husbands. West.'Comic and touching... a cheery Aug 8-10, 1-4,61-7,5-17, 12-14,22-24: 19-21,16.25:30 (SOmi 16.30 n(SOmi Aug s) £8.n5s)0 £7.(£7.5500)(£6.50) European Premiere • EEHl Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 I 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 1 5 16 1 7 18 1 9 20 2 1 22 23 24 25 26272829 LAST SONG OF THE NIGHTINGALE Andy Jordan Productions Jongleurs Comedy Club, Leith Street • 08707 87 07 07 • See p:!83 Wrecked Hollywood star. Embitteredstars son.inThethiscomeback Palladium savagely concert... Olivier critically acclaimed, musicalAward drama,winner featuringTracie classicBennett songs. 'A knockout performance' Daily Express.funnyA triumph' Aug 18-21,SundayTelegraph. 25: 20.(I00hr(I30mi hr 30mins) n£11. s) £10.(£10. 00 (£8.00)50) Aug 22-24: Aug 23,25: 20.I4.0000(lhr30mins) £10.0500 (£8. 50) Dates:27 28 29 30 3i 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 , Remember! The Metro Fringe Box Office sells tickets for EVERY show

LAZZI-LIMBO Lazzi! The Seep:Golden 182 Fountain, Princes St Gardens West • Free non-ticketed The modem mystic explores the land between reality and dreams, chasing elusive Beauty Arthurian 'Questing Beast'(not- playtime with paradox and a ping-pong ball. 1-30: Meetand13.atthe15Princes Fountain if rain), www.lazzi.co.uk Aug (40mins)Gardens (Free Non-ticketed) World Premiere Dates ii3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 21 it 17 is is A LEAP IN THE DARK DooLali Productions Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace » 0131 226 7207 « See p: 184 Anji andGritty, Jack contemporary are in love. Willandtheyexciting risk everything togetheredge.in aNew city divided hate? drama withto abepolitical piece by performed by a first-time group. Previews9Aug 1-2:23-24: 19.1519.(Ihr)15 (Ihr) £4.00 Aug Aug 3-4, 5-8,11-10,-15,16,18-22: 19.15 (I hr) £7.£8.000(£5.0(£6.00)00) World Premiere • BED Dates: 27 29 29 30 3 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 LEAR'S DAUGHTERS Oakham School Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 • Seep:192 In Elaine Feinstein's play, a prequel to Shakepeare's King Lear, three women grow up ichildhood n their father' s kingdom, each daughter a ofvictim of his behaviour. A story of penetrating the effects of child abuse. Aug 16-24: and11.0a0(Ihr) £6.50(£5.5examination 0) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 LE CHAT NOIR PRESENTS 'MIRROR MAZE' Shifty Commuters Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Hosted by the Fringe's only art deco travelling side show, 'Mirror Maze' combines Bossa Nova,10cabaret and circus in an intimate show based on the myth of Narcissus and performance. Aug Echo. 8-17,19-25:people 15.00-21.per00 (20mi ns) £4.50 (£3.50) 7 shows per day on the hour Dates:27 28293031 12345678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 LE CIELVEUT PAS DETOI / THE SKY DOESN'T WANT YOU Body-as-Scene C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 ‘ See p: 177 Passionate, relevant, a ofvisceral spectacular andplay textiscollide - rooted within thethe innocence childhood. James where Stock'sdance haunting an indirect revolt against brutality of power. Jul30-Aug9,l 1-24: 13.45 (Ihr) £7.50(£6.50) WoridPremiere*HEM Dam^ 30 31 113 45 678 9 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 75 LEGEND OF THE BBC Crosswords Productions Hill Street Theatre, 19 Hill Street ♦ 0131 226 6522 - Fringe only « See p: 183 Has-been, legendreturns or urban myth? Willbestthetocontents of a forgotten suitcase help tragic solve this mystery? tale. Aug 14-25:Watt 19,30 (SSmins)to£8.his00terrific (£7.00) unravel this amusing, intriguing and UK Premiere Dat«: 27 28 29 30 31 123 45 67 89 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 , NOT FOR KIDS LITTLE SHOW

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an Arts Council England, East initiative GAG Theatre pr e sent AGAIN A dramatitbetween new playtwobybrothers Lucy Traube the relationship fueledexploring by conflicting emotions Greyfriars Kirk House Candlentaker Row venuezs 1745 Au? 1,-25 (not 11,18) its Indefinite Articles present Dust TIME OUT award winner A modem retelling of the Odyssey, shadows E dust collide to create a visual feast of love, Ionjiny and overhead projectors ^ C, venue, Chambers Street venue u 15.10 Au? 17-2; 7K Extreme Theatre present EMULATOR Technology £ reality mer^e as intense physical theatre and sjL acrobatics fuse with stunning live Vlin; and sampling Pleasance Dome, Bristo Square venue 23 12.45 luly 30-Au?25 (not 19) f W Tiebreak present Fro^ in Love * *Jp» A delightful play for 5-8 year olds adapted from the award-w books by Max Velthuijs, bubbling with music, son^ and ?ood cheer ^ C too, St Columba’s by the Castle venue 4 ^ ^ 11.30 luly 31-AU5 24 isLv Menagerie presentviHard A new black comedy, $ho$t story and satirical crime drama ewed asSellan original journey into the minds of two talkative men and one silent woman Pleasance Upstairs, 60 The pleasance venue 33 W 12.00 Au? 10-25 (not 18) Hoipolloi £ Tiebreak present My Uncle Arly A madcap journey through the absurd with downing, puppetry and son? for adults E children (a?e 6*), inspired by the life £ work of Edward Lear Assembly Rooms, 54 George St venue 3 13.35 Au? 1-25 (not 11,18) Mike Maran Productions present Son? £ Dance Man The life and music of Gustav Mahler told and sun? by Mike Maran with live music composed by Karen Wimhurst for virtuoso sextet Sta?e by Sta?e, Edinburgh Academy Henderson Row venue 70 17.00 Au? 8-23 (except 16.00 Au? 22) Trestle Theatre Company present Toni?ht We Fly In collaboration with Palace Theatre Watford The life and pictures of artist Marc Cha?all told throu?h masks, puppets, words and live Kleimer music. Geor?e Square Theatre, Geor?e Square venue 37 14.20 Au? 14-24 Artist in residence RICHARD DEDOMENICI one man subversive think tank .f-l.[-11LHHi**t!■»t.+«W.X to

LEONCE AND LENA BY GEORG BUCHNER Jam Factory Theatre Productions Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate • 0131 226 6550 » See p: 182 A classic German comedy about romance and boredom set in the absurd kingdoms of Po and Pee. Victor Price's hilarious and poetic translation is injected with film, flowing costumes, sound and£6.0fruit conserve. Previews Aug 1-2:8-21,I4.live205:0(55mins) 0 (£4. 000)(£5.50) Aug 3-7, 1 1-14, 1 I4. 0 0(55mins) £7. 0 Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 14.00 (55mins) £8.00 (£6. 50) FTffln Dates: 27 28 29 3o 3 n3456789 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 LESTER S GOD'AND THE SHIFT Up Theatre Company The Zoo, Kirk O' Field Parish Church, 140 The Pleasance •0131 662 1222 • See p:!93 'A comedy of biblical proportions. About eight inches by six. Three inches thick. Not as funny as a dictionary though.' 'Bored man in a morgue, dead people rise in his mind. Aug 4-9: 23.He45 talks (I hr 30miwithns)himself.' £4.00 (£3.00) World Premiere • FT7TH Dates: 27 28 29 33 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 LEWIS IN WONDERLAND Naked Productions Smirnoff 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 « See Cowgate, p:l92 (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) Lewis Carroll... stammering, and socially bursts intorealityjoyous whenof creating Wonderland for Alice.shy Flying betweenineptrepressed and absurdity the freedom hiswww.lewisinwonderland.com imagination, this is a stylish, poignant, and ultimately thrilling new play. PreviewsJul 31-Aug I: 12.11215 5 (Ihr) £3.0£7.0 50(£6.50) Aug2-3, Aug 4-8,91-10, 2-15,16-17, 18-22:23-24: 12.15 (I hr) (Ihr) £6.50 (£5.50) World Premiere • HSO Dates:27 28 29 30 31 Il3 4 S 6789 10 I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24252627 2829 LIES HAVE BEEN TOLD Peacock Presentations C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 178 Was Maxwell monster you he's ofbeenhis painted of snobbery racism?Robert Let him try andthepersuade point oforviewthe- victim if, of course, you canand believe a word he says... Aug 1-16: 14,00(Ihr ISmins) £8.50(£7.50) World Premiere-EEU Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 I 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 I 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2617 28 29 THE LIFE ANDTIMES OF A WONDER WOMAN Skullduggery Theatre Company C, Chambers Street ♦ 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 Amaking,TV-melting, high-kicking, lasso-twirling, boot-wearing, hot-pant stretching, icongirl-spinning,villain-flopping, ever-living Amazonian super-heroine! Star-studded revelations from a girl who' s been there and done that Jul 30-Aug 24: 16.00 (I hr) £8.50 (£7.50) World Premiere-11521 Dates 272829 3031 1 2 3 4 S 678 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 2 LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE City of London Freemen's School Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace « 0131 220 6109 • See p: 187 Adapted Laura where Esquivel'loves novel, this isarea sensual feast interwoven; spiced with antheintense, passion of tango, setfrom in a world and food inextricably magical story of heartbreak and tragic love. Aug 18-23: 1215 (Ihr40mins) £5.00 (£4.00) Worid Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728 29 LINDA MARLOWE - NO FEAR! Nokia Orange Assembly Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street ♦ 0131 226 2428 » See p: 176 On of herashundredth birthday,raunchy the world' s oldest undercover wire-walkeroperator, looks back at her the manyevecareers daring divorcee, rock-chick, amazonian adventurer, manic mother and professional free spirit Aug -14,128-21, Aug 2-7, 8-10,1115-17, 2-24:25:noonnoon(I (IhrhrI SmiI Smins)ns)£ 11.£ 10.000(£0 (£9.10.000)0) HE11 Dates: 27 28 29 3c 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Think you could do better? ANYONE can perform at the Fringe. Call the Fringe office or log-on to www.edfringe.com to find out how 147

ALINE INTHESAND Gemini Productions in association with Fringe Management Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square » 0131 226 2151 ♦ See p: 182 Columbine 20orApril, 1999. TheTaubman worst school shootingmembers in U.S. history. question of High. blamefound responsibility? interviewed of the A community, and a0-21, line 2in5:the13.3sand. 'Undeniable talent' Show Business. Aug I-4, 6 -7, 1 1, 1 3-14, 1 8, 2 0 (Ihr ISmi n s) £8. 5 0(£7. 5 0) Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 13,30 (I hr I Smins) £9.50 (£8.00) World Premiere • HSU Dates 27 28 29 D3 113 45 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 LIR-LEAR:THE STONES' REASON Demarco-Rocket: II Gruppo Libero Demarco-Rocket 17c Caroline Park, Caroline Park Avenue 0131 556 3102 » See@ p:l79 Spectacular production of Shakespeare's 'King Lear' in uniquely beautiful, historic setting of Caroline Park onsupper. the shorelinevenue of the Firth of Forth. Together with Italian folk candlelit Aug music, 20-25: 20.with00 (2hrs 30mins) £30.00Fringe (£27.00) includesnotdinnerto be missed. World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 LITTLE MALCOLM AND HIS STRUGGLE AGAINSTTHE EUNUCHS Eton College Productions Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street» 0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Thrown out of Art School in the 1960s, Malcom Scrawdyke and his band of degenerates theiranarchic revengecomedy. on the establishment undercurrentsplotin this Aug9-15: 18.1Laughter 0 (Ihr20mins)veils£6.disturbing 00(£5.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 LOLITA Playground Productions C, Chambers Street ♦ 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 'Nabokov' Lolita, lights controversial of my life, fireyetin mydizzying loins. masterpiece My sin, my soul.' A newpoetadaptation of following and pervert Humbert in his obsession with 12-year-old Lolita. Fascinating, gruesome and compelling. Jul 30-Aug 24: 22.15 (Ihr40mins) £8,50(£7.50) World Premiere‘Em H3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 * Our Europe ★ CELEBRATING CULTURAL DIVERSITY

THE LONESOME WEST Garage Theatre, Monaghan Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park «0I3I 553 2810* See p: 184 |_ Two priestinsight meansinto well.loneliness Flighty schoolgirl selling j;j : poitinbrothers - perhapslocked more?in combat Hilarious,Tippling yet poignant of rural Ireland - violent rTed'ns)to getUKpicture! Aug 11 -15:blackly 19.00 (Icomic, hr 45miultimately ns) £7.00 (£5.sad.00) CrossAugBeckett 16: 11.with 00 (I hr'F45mi Premiere | Dates: 27 29 2> <2 ;:i : 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 LOOSE TONGUES The Royal Scottish Academy of Music <£ Drama Venue 13, Lochend Close, Canongate • 07074 201313 • See p: 193 Raised in Hull, Pat forsook force fourteen gales and haddock rash for a life of water- 1| pistol hold-ups performing dwarves. Captivating, comic,Underwood. macabre, quixotic and jj fragile. HeAugjust14:and wants by Nick Preview 21.30 0(I0hr)(Itohr)£6.talk.Written/performed £4.000(£4.0 (£200) Aug 17, 2 0, 2 3: 19. 0 0) Aug 18, 2 1: 20. 3 0 (I hr) Aug 19,22: 13.45 (I hr) Worid Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 1 LOSING CONTROL! TIN Warehouse I Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace *0131 226 7207 • See p:l84 In control of your life? Of course you are! You're not reliant on mobile phones or II computers. You'rpiece e notofinfluenced by the media. funny fast-paced original theatre considersAREYOU the truth!SURE? This dramatic, Aug 1-2: noon (SOmi n s) £4. 0 0 Aug 3-10: noon (SOmins) £6.00 (£4.00) World Premiere • ECU Dates: 27 28 Z> 30 31 I 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 | THE LOST ONES The Royal Scottish Academy of Music <S Drama Venue 13, Lochend Close, Canongate • 07074 201313 • See p: 193 Directed Lenton.visually Takingarresting flight fromandBoccacio' sTheshow, Decameron, The Lostthriller OnesbyissetMatthew a dark, twisted, funnyofnew a horror story and among the murky, unpopulated regions medieval minds. Previews Aug 10-13,Aug15-16:6-7:19.14.0000(I(Ihr)hr)£6.£4.0000(£4.(£2.000)0) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 j| Our Europe endorses uniqueness of cultural regions Our Europe promotes cultural exchanges Our Europe brings European culture to you

SUMMER SEASON OF EVENTS Italian Cappuccino, French Croissants and Danish Pastries - Do we need Europe?' A breakfast debate on the importance of promoting European cultural diversity - Gateway Theatre, Fridays Aug at 10.15am f Performing Arts: 1=1 Film: Corte Sconta Dance Company - Italy Films by the best of Europe's graduating film makers 10,11 and 12 August at the Edinburgh Filmhouse Stairway of Fire Also see the European programme in the International Film Festival. Le Theatre Talipot - France Kalla ||| Literature: Ryhmateatteri - Finland Catch European poems on Lothian buses throughout August. The Father, the Son and Holy Moses! European Perspectives language debate at the Book Festival 19 Aug. Also see events with European authors in the Book Festival. Kaos Theatre - England Titus Andronicus El Visual Arts: Boilerhouse Theatre - Scotland Theatre Through European Lenses - exhibition by European Sister Sister photographers - Gateway Theatre foyer, 1 - 25 August. (see individual show entries in Fringe programme) For more information contact: Universal Arts 0131 478 0195 or email oureurope@universal-arts.com 148

LOVE, LUST AND LONELY HEARTS Demarco-Rocket-Trident Theatre Rocket @ St John's Hall,West End, Princes Street • 0131 228 9919 • See p: 188 What becomes of the broken hearted? They fight, bite, kick and scream. Trident Theatre collaborates with award-winning Fervour Collective to present Shakespeare' affair. Aug I M 6: 13.s 4most 5 (I hrloved Smins)lovers £6.00 (£4.and00)the twisted path of the contemporary Woridlove Premiere Dates: 27 282930 31 12345 67 89 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 LOVE, SEX AND CIDER The Royal Scottish Academy of Music <& Drama Venue 13, Lochend Close, Canongate • 07074 201313* See p: 193 Follow the lives of four hormonal Geordie teenagers during a particularly eventful week. Jealousy, betrayal, self-exploration, love, sex and cider can all be found in the local 10-16: park. 9,Written Aug 30 (Ihr) by£6.0Paul 0(£4.Charlton, 00) directed by Marc de Launay. Worid Premiere Dates: 27 28 2930 31 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 LOVE AT FIRST Bfifteen Arts <£ Media C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0870 701 5105 • See p:l78 A boy, a girl - two friends, one rule. What can go wrong? A comic, touching and beautifully observed love story with a twist Brought to you by one of Britain's most exciting companies, Aug 10-24:new13.writing 45 (Ihr30mins) £7.50 (£6.www.bfifteen.com 50) Dates 2728 29 303 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 1 7 1 8 1 9 20 2 1 22 23 24 25 26272829 LOVE FROM DUSTY Northern Theatre Company Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Arthur loved farmer and farmer loved Dusty Springfield. So Arthur became Dusty, black mascara and all. Now Arthur can't talk, but Dusty can. 'Dusty' explores the issues of growing old (gracefully and disgracefully) 12 Dusty Aug 3,5,7,9song ,11,13,extracts! 15: 19.20 (I hr 20mins) £6.50 (£5.50) Audio described. HB31 Dates: 27 28 » 30 31 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

MACBETH Frantic Redhead Productions Greyfriars Kirk YardSeep:l82 - Main Gates, Greyfriars Place, Candlemaker Row 0131 225 6575* Follow MacBeth, Banquo, witches and the rest through the wynds and closes of Edinburgh's Old Town against the most breath-taking scenery Edinburgh offers. 'A must-see... richly imaginative' Scotsman Critics Choice 3 years. Vigorous walk performed or shine. Aug 3-9,11 -16,rain18-22: 18.00 (I hr 40mins) £8.00 (£7.00) EE3J Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MACBETH Ale Old Chimney Productions in association with 40RM Productions Hill Street Theatre, 19 Hill Street» 226 6522 • See p:!83 This award-winning production not only focuses on the downfall of the Macbeths, but also reveals the corrupting effects of power. Nobody is blameless or innocent and Foul is fair.£6.Fair Aug no1-12,one14-25:escapes. 22.00(lhr45mins) 00 (£5.is 0foul. 0) Dare you come? >3.721 Dates:27 28 29 30 3i 113 4 56789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 A MACBETH BY CHARLES MAROWITZ Young Pleasance Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square * 0131 556 6550 ♦ See p:!86 A gripping, edgy and atmospheric all-female production from our own 'very remarkable company' BBC Scotland. With 2 Lady Macbeths, 13 witches and 3 Macbeths Shakespeare' seen it before. Preview Aug-18-20, 12: 15.45 (I45hrs(IhrlOmins) lthriller Omins) £4.as0£6.0you'50v(£5.e never Aug Aug 13-15, 16-17,21-24:215.5: 415.5 (IhrlOmins) £7.50 (£6.00)00) Worid Premiere Dates: 2728293031 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 MADLESS/THE COST OF INFLATION Z Theatre Company Venue 45, Old St Paul's Church Hall, Jeffrey Street *0131 556 0476 • See p:l93 Suicide is a way of coping with life. Approximately one person every minute contemplates taking their life, yet we cannot understand this. Let us talk candidly about without Aug 4-9,this11-15: 18.05 being (SOminfearful s) £5.00of(£4.the00) consequences. Worid Premiere * USD Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MAFIOSO Too Write Productions Hill Street Theatre, 19 Hill Street *0131 226 6522 - Fringe only ♦ See p: 183 Someone cornered in a disused tube station. The gangster there to settle a score and this makes the perfect place. Secrets down there, heroes, the terrors of age. Life's3-12, moved like the trains, but£8.0dangerously Aug 14-25:on2240 (Ihr45mins) 0 (£6.00) not for some. Worid Premiere » HSU Dates 272829303 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE MAGIC OF MAX MALINI Paul Daniels St Cut's, 5 Lothian Road ♦ 0845 345 3531 « See p:!89 In Casablanca and Shanghai Max would entertain and hustle more than a living. Paul Daniels tells his story and reconstructs the magic that entertained presidents and kings,Augand2: anyone elsens)who Preview 22.0022.(55mi £6.ns)00£9.happened (£5.500(£8. 0) 50)to be passing! Aug 3-7,9-16,18-29: 00 (SSmi UK Premiere «EEH Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 ii3 4S 67891011 12 13 14 IS 16 I 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 it 1718 » MARCIA S MASSAGE Fast 2 St Albans Theatre Company Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge » 225 6575 * See p:!76 Marcia De Mallow has high aspirations for her massage parlour, but when three new girls are sent from the agency, Marcia needs all her expertise to keep the ship afloat AAugfarcial 4-10:comedy 2230 (SOmiabout ns) £5.the50 sex (£4.50)industry. HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Give your arts a click: All the news, reviews, pictures and gossip on www.edfringe.com 149

For all your Fringe tickets call: 0131226 0000 MARC SALEM'S OUT OF HIS MIND Nokia Orange Assembly Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street *0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 'The king of the mind readers' Time Out. Returns with a brand new kind of show. Different star guests every night '... one of the most compelling performances ever... Sydney Daily Telegraph. Aug 8-10, 1: 18.great 0 (I comic hr)22-24: £5.0ability' 0 18.Aug Aug 105-17, 00 (I hr)2-7,£111,2-14,00 (£19-21, 10,00)25: 18.00 (I hr) £ 10.00 (£9.00) HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 MARGARITA'S BIRTHDAY WISH Dusa Productions C o2. Oxygen, Infirmary Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 It's Margarita's 30th birthday... and she'll cry if she wants to. With her mother, a spiritual healer and even Bil y Elliott gate crashing her special day, dare Margarita that 9,wish Julmake31 -Aug 11 -24:andIS.find15 (Iout hr) £8.why?50 (£7.From 50) award-winning Hollywood World scriptwriters. Premiere • Edl Dates: 27 28 27 3031 123 456789 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 2829 MARK JASTER - A FOOL NAMED O' Demarco-Rocket: Quest Productions Rocket Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 556@3102Seep:l87 A medieval mute performs musical anomalies, unlikely acrobatics and intriguing illusions. A student of Decroux, teaching assistant of Marceau, the Washington Post calls Mark Jaster 'clown extraordinaire and one of the most graceful performers you will ever see on stage' Aug ns) £6.ns). 00£7,(£5.0000) Aug 6:10,20.13:3020.(40mi 30 (40mi Worid Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MARK'S GOOD NEWS Markompany St Vincent's Chapel, St Stephen Street» 0131 226 0000 « See p: 190 The greatest story ever told. How one man changed the world forever. My life has been transformed as a result Do you want to be challenged to your very core? Then see12.www.markompany.org.uk Aug 30 (2hrs) £5.00 (£4.00) for details. Aug 4-9: 11,13-16: I5.00(2hrs) HSU Dates: 27 28293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 St John's Church, Corner of Princes Street & Lothian Road • 0131226 0000 • See p: 189 Aug 12; 19.30 (2hrs) £5.00 (£4,00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MCNAUGHTON Clubwest Productions dubWEST Seep: 179 @ Edinburgh Theosophical Society, 28 Great King Street • 07720 285 550 McNaughton is an honest hard-working man. McNaughton is also disappointed. What happens when some have everything and others feel excluded? Can this really be how they cameI5.to00(50mins) name 'The£8.McNaughton by Steve Gooch.• wnai Aug 3-23: 00 (£6.00) Rules'? Cracking new playWorld Premiere Dates 3 45 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 ME AND MY MONKEY The Slumming-lt Theatre Company Greyfriars Kirk House, 86 Candlemaker Row • 0131 225 6575 • See p: 182 The one-card is the Government's hi-tech I.D.card. Without it you're nothing. Alan's faking his. Gene doesn't exist Sadie's furious and Molly's on their trail... The comedy just waiting Aug 4-10,about 12-16: a19,future 20 (Ihr30mins) £6.0to0 (£4.happen. 00) ST-H Dates: 27 26 2- 37 ; 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MEAT BY SARAH COLVIN Nutshell Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 - Seep:192 What's going on in Mr. Grotius' butchers shop? Set during the Falklands War.the blackly funny tale of a twisted Faustian pact between the unlikeliest of collaborators. World premiere from a 4-star Scottish company. 'Exhilarating to watch' Guardian. Previews 31-Aug I: 19.119.5 (Ihr30mins) £4.00 Aug 2-3,19Jul1,-10,13-15, 16-17,18,223-24: Aug 4-8, 0-22: 19.1515(Ihr30mins) (I hr 30mins)£9.£8.5050(£7.(£7.50)00) World Premiere • mi Dates 27 8 29 30 31 Ii3 45 6789 10 II 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

MEAT AND TWO VEG Cartoon de Salvo Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place ♦ 0131 226 5425 - See p: 192 A funny, inventive and splendid story, from the UK's brightest theatre company. Derived from 'Twelfth Night' and told with more charm than you can eat. 'Irresistible Aug 19-22: 17.magic' 30 (IhrTimes. ISmins)'T£9.op0ten 0(£6.shows 00) of the year' Observer. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 t 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MENTAL Off the Kerb Productions Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street -0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 Starring Jo Brand and Helen Griffen. How thin is the line between madness and sanity? Lunacy and genius - are they inextricably linked? Should cliches be avoided like the plague? Two disturbed women get down to the knitty-needle. wvvw.offthekerb.co.uk Previews5-7,Aug 18.4205:(I hr)18.4£6.0 (I00hr) £ 11.00 (£ 10.00) Aug 2-14,1-2:211-24: 9-20, Aug 3,8-10, 115-17, 18.40 (Ihr) £ 12,00 (£ 11,00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 3o; i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 METAMORPHOSES American High School Theatre Festival Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road • 0131 447 01 I I - See p: 178 In this - our adaptation of Zimmerman's adaptation of Ovid - greed and arrogance are redeemed by generosity and rapture in an exploration of feelings that have given shape to human lifnes)throughout history. After all, myths are the first science. Aug Aug 3,7-8:5: 22.16.4455 (45mi (45mins) £6.00 (£4.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM American High School Theatre Festival Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road - 0131 447 0111 ♦ See p: 178 One midsummer night in America, 1948, love was in the air from the noblest duke to the lowliest ass, and when the world gets turned upside down, there was only one thing left to do:(IhrSWING! Aug ISminns)s) £6.00(£4.00) Aug 16:14:17: 20.22.11202200 (Ihr ISmi Aug Aug 19: 18.20 (Ihr (Ihr ISmi ISminns)s) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Gordonstoun Stage by Stage Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row - 0131 557 1155 - See p: 191 A spectacular outdoor version of Shakespeare's beautiful play staged in the gardens with a large cast, inventive set, funky costumes and using classic love songs. Bring a blanket, a picnic30 and Aug (2hrs)an£7.umbrella! 00 (£5.00) Seating available. Aug 16:11-16:14.319.0 (2hrs) UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MIGHTY DREAD Tough Monkey Productions Metro Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate • 0131 226 2151 » See p: 182 A volcanic cocktail of sex, rhymes and original hip-hop beats. Mighty Dread follows fiery young rapper Nathan. When his life goes to hell, he challenges Love himself to aPreviews battle to try1-2:and20.make sense of it all. Aug 3-7,1Aug 1,13-14,18-21,1520.2(Ihr) 5:1520.(Ihr)£4.15 0(I0£9,hr)00(£8. £8.0000)(£7.00) Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: HZ3J Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 MIGUEL STREET BYV.S. NAIPAUL Richard Jordan Productions Ltd Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place - 0131 226 5425 - See p:!92 Trinidad's hit play is a Caribbean masterpiece! Nobel prize-winning author VS. Naipaul, with award-winning playwright Stephen Landrigan, brings his hilarious memoir of misspent youth, bad behaviour and the madmen who encouraged it (!) to the stage. Aug7-10: 14.00(Ihr30mins) £8.00(£6.00) Aug 11-16: hr 30mins) Aug 18-24; 17.14.1050 (I(Ihr30mins) UK Premiere Dates: 27 28293031 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 79

24 hour Box Office at: www.edfringe.com MIKA HAKA UK Arts International with Patangaroa George Square Theatre, George Square •0131 662 8740 • See p: 181 Tribal culture with attitude! Exploding with energy and charisma, Mika and his New Zealand dance-crew Torotoro merge hip-hop, breaking and funk with Maori traditions and cabaret glam. 'A near perfect evening of glamorous fun' London Theatre Guide.£ 10.00 (£8.00) Aug Aug 1-10: 13-24:21.18.5010(Ihr) (I hr) European Premiere • Hflll Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 1 2 3 45 6 78 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 MILTON S PARADISE LOST BOOK I Guthrie Productions Hill Street Theatre, 19 Hill Street • 0131 226 6522 • See p:!83 A divine miracle in its own right' edinburghguide.com. 'It was, quite simply superb' Buxton Festival Fringe. 'Never fails to hold and enthral the audience' Stoge. APreview theatrical experience you won't forget' Reviews. 50) Strathmore Aug 3,5,7Aug ,9,11,I:14,1120 16,1(IhrSmins) 8,20,22,24:£5.12.0200(£3.(IhrStnins) £8.00 (£6.00) Dates: 27 28 29 X I 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 !0 I I 12 i 14 5 16 18 20 2 22 23 24 25 26272829 MILTON S PARADISE LOST BOOK 2 Guthrie Productions Hill Street Theatre, 19 Hill Street • 0131 226 6522 • See p:l83 The cosmic characters and images are developed out of Book I into the debate of devils in pandemonium and Satan's exit into chaos, following his confrontation with sinPreview and death at the (Ihr20mins) gates of hell. Aug 4,6,8Aug ,10,12:2,11120 5,17,19,21,23,25:£5.12.0200(£3.(I hr50)20mins) £8.00 (£6.00) . Dates: 27 28 29 30 = i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 !j 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 MIND THE GAP - INTERNATIONAL PLAYS Ohio Northern University Rocket Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 556@3102 ♦ Seep:l87 Presenting four new and diverse works from Portugal, Iceland, Estonia and Ireland. Making its European premiere, this ambitious new writing project explores the fusion between Aug 17-19:many 19.30cultures (Ihr30mins)within£5.0a0(£3.unique 50) silk art environment European Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MISSING MEMAW Walkabout Theater and Ruffian Pictures Hill Street Theatre, 19 Hill Street ♦ 0131 226 6522 - Fringe only • See p: 183 -j Haunting three part of loneliness, and theMansfield' compulsion beauty. Original writing,exploration music, cinedance film andisolation Katherine s last tostorycreate combine in 'visually striking, carefully composed, sophisticated pieces of drama' New ' CiAugty Chicago. 14-25: 13.Film 45 (Ihr)nudity. £6.00 European Premiere j Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 MISS JULIE' BY AUGUST STRINDBERG,TRANSLATED BY HARRY G. CARLSON Demarco-Rocket: University of Florida, Department ofTheatre and Dance Rocket556@3102 Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 ♦ Seep:l87 This aerial dance drama adaptation crosses the boundaries of theatre, dance, music, I and circus to explore new languages, the extension of sound into song, the catapulting into the£6.air,00(£4.the00)discovery of shadows, precincts, and dimensions. Aug 11-16: 15.of 0dance 0(Ihr30mins) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 !7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MISTERO BUFFO King's Players Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket • 0131 225 8961 • Seep: 180 This is an innovative production of Dario Fo's famous satirical reworking of the medieval mystery plays. Informative and incisive, frantic and funny, this collection of short11-16: plays 11,would Aug 30 (Ihr)make£4.0an0(£3.ideal 00) lunchtime feast Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

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An intimate show in a magical Edinburgh flat.; Venue: 1 The Second Floor 6 Mansfield Place 2-25 August (note, 13,20) 4pm and 9pm Box Office: • 0131 226 0000 Scottish Arts Council ft) SMITH FORSIGKAROSHI EMEMT WILiTHt) (management > RHESLNTS 'UTTERLY ORIGINAL’ 'AN AMAZING PERFORMER’ EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS

MOJO MICKYBO Garibaldi Productions The Bongo Club, 14 New Street • 0131 558 7604 • See p: 177 A rip roaring, fast-paced journey through Belfast Two young boys from opposite sides of the bridge develop a friendship solidified by 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'. 19-22: Owen18.McCafferty at his00)best in this exhilarating whirlwind adventure. Aug 00(Ihr) £6.00(£5. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 29 MONOLOGUE FORAN ENSEMBLE MahwaffTheatre Company C o2, Oxygen, Infirmary Street • 0870 701 S105 • See p: 177 Fresh new monologue with a bigger cast of characters than a Charlton Heston movie. One woman's search for identity amongst the videos and play scripts that lie around for her. Is she a porn-star, an ugly duckling with thick glasses or a glossy fatale! 14.15 (45mins) £7.50(£6.50) Julfemme 30-Aug9,11-24: World Premiere• EE31 Dates:27282 3011 123 45 6789 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 THE MONSTER OPERA Word of Mouth productions Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge • 0131 225 6575 • See p: 176 by Christian Hayes. Word of Mouth productions presents a theatrical kaleidoscope of sex, death, accordions, and the monsters within men. This surreal drama fuses the extremes Aug 19-25:of15.comedy 20 (IhrBOmiandns)tragedy £6.50 (£4,in5a0)single hit World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 MORT Harland Hamstrings Theatre Group The Subway, 69 Cowgate (Under George IV Bridge) • 0131 225 6766 • See p: 191 When death takes a holiday Mort steps in and everything goes wrong. Stephen Briggs' classic adaptation ofTerry Pratchett's wonderful discworld novel is brought vividly and hilariously to life in this new production from established Fringe theatre ensemble. Aug 3-5,7-12,14-17: 16.00 (I hr I Smins) £5.00 (£4.00) Firm Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

MR KOLPERT RWCMD Venue 13, Lochend Close, Canongate • 07074 201313 * See p: 193 When bored yuppies, Ralph and Sarah invite their friends to their minimalistic home I ofcocktail designer labels vomit, for a dinner party, little did they know their evening would end in a 1 ofAugblood, pizzalOmiand Previews 1-2:hr 21.I Omi00n(Ihr ns)0£2.0)tiramisu. 00Aug 10-16: 12.30 (I hr I Omins) Aug 3-9: 21. 0 0 (I s) £6. 0 0 (£4. Aug 17-23: 17.00 (I hr I Omins) ij Dates 272829 303 113 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 M 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 | MRS. LEMON S LODGER Ray Gardner Productions j Hill Street Theatre, 19 Hill Street *0131 226 6522 - Fringe only • See p: 183 | Mrs. Lemon has a lodger, named Alan. He is 40 today!... Enter a 'stranger' from the I 'Summit Catering Company'... Alan's birthday is about to begin. A play with a 'twist' j| by Ray1-2:Gardner... here!...Right now! Aug 20.14-25: 40 (Ihr)20,4£6.0Right Aug 3-12, (I0hr)0(£5.£8.00)50 (£7.50) World Premiere • HSU Dates:272829 30 3 n3 456789 10 II 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Bishop's Stanford College ■ Venue 45, Old St Paul's Church Hall, Jeffrey Street» 0131 556 0476 » See p: 193 Radical, provocative school student production of Shakespeare's enduring comedy. As the curtain falls on WW2, lives and loves are rediscovered, jealousies are ignited. Swoon toAugGlenn Miller(I hrtunes. 13: 1230 I Smins)'Challenging, (Free Ticketed)inventive, Aug professional' 14-16,18-23: 12.Herts 30 (I and hr I SmiEssexns) £5.Observer. 00 (£3.00) ,13 Dates: 27 28 2930 31 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 1 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 | MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Full Circle Theatre Company Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street *0131 226 0000 * See p: 191 A pacy, upbeat interpretation of the classic play which revels in the impulsiveness and impetuosity of youth. 6 performers present a dynamic romp through Shakespeare's tragi-comic Aug 20-25: 14.rollercoaster. 35 (I hr I Smins)'S£5.ooner 00 (£4.caught 00) than the pestilence!' 1183 Dates: 27 /8 29 »3I 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 . .

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MY ARM BYTIM CROUCH News From Nowhere (England) Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, off Lothian Road •0131 228 1404 • See p: 192 Aabout 10-year-old boy decides and to livemodern his lifeartwithFunny, one arm aboveandhisa head. A new play bloody-mindedness intimate little absurd. Preview Jul 31: 2100 (I hr I Smi n s) £7. 5 0 (£4. 0 0) Aug Sminns)s) £ 10.00 (£7.50) (£4.00 U) Aug Aug 5,2:114.3,109:0 (I18.hr4I5Smi(I hrns)I Smins) Aug 3:1: 11.16.3300 (I(I21.hrhr45II Smi Aug6,14,20: (IhrlSmins) Aug7,15,21: 11.15 (IhrlSmins) Aug 8: 13. 4 5 (I hr I Smi n s) Aug 15 (I hrPremiere I Smins) • HH1I Aug 10: 19.00 (I hr I Smins) Aug 16,22: 13.30 (I hr I Smins) 9,12,17,23: 16.World Dates 27 28 29 30 31 Il3 416 78 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 MY HUSBAND IS A SPACEMAN Kazuko Hohki Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place ♦0131 226 5425 ■ See p: 192 Kazuko Hohki (of Frank Chickens)an tells the funnyEnglish and anthropologist moving tale of anStorytelling anglophile Japanese officesonggirl whoanimation. marries 'unworldly' with music, and ' C ompletely delightful' Time Out Critics Choice. Aug 19-24: 11.30 (I hr Smins) £9.00 (£6.00) Dates: 27 28 » 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 272 MY MOTHER S SOUP Nessim Zohar Productions Hill Street Theatre, 19 Hill Street • 0131 226 6522 - Fringe only » See p: 183 Hilarious comedy national and gripping unfoldperformed as Nessimgem Zoharof theatre. actually cooks stage ana Egyptian dish. drama Asoup... brilliantly You areoneven served small bowl of delicious Not to be missed! Aug I -12,14-25: 17.35 (I hr I Omins) £8.00 (£6.00) European Premiere • FTTH DatK 27 28 29 30 n3 45678 9 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 21 MY UNCLE ARLY Hoipolloi and Tiebreak Theatre Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street ♦ 0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 AEdward madcapLear.hourThisof comic clowning,celebration puppetryofandnonsense song inspired by the lifetheatrical and workjourney of is a wonderfully through the2-14,absurd for5: 13.both35 (Iyoung and old.00www.my-uncle-arly.com Aug 1-7, 1 1 9-21, 2 hr I Omi n s) £10. (£9. 0 0) (£6. 0 0 Chi l d ren) Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 13.35 (I hr I Omins) £ 11.00 (£ 10.00) (£6.00 Children) HEH 23 4 5 6789 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 IN ASSOCIATION W 36 PRESENTS STAND-UP COMEDY AT IT DES CLARKE ONE NIGHT ONLY!

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THE NAKED TRUTH Impulse TV Ltd St Cut's, 5 Lothian Road » 0845 345 3531 « See p:l89 Make aandcarbon with theDavid FBI.VRolfe aticanasintrigue, the sheep BAFTAdatewinning he revealsan avocado, the secretsHollywood, of the TurinDollyShroud. 'Previews It made me want to cry' The Pope 2215(I(IhrhrI SmiI Smins)ns)£8.£5.0000(£6.(£3.00)50) Aug 3-8,1Aug 0,210,7,221-2:6-29: 4: 2100 Aug 30 (I hr I Smins) Signed11-14, performances on 18.Sundays World Premiere • Him 123 4 5 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 NAPOLEON IN EXILE cpt Company Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, off Lothian Road *0131 228 1404 • See p: 192 A nameless man tries to recover his memory; a defeated Emperor struggles to suppress his. ...double But what Napoleon gotChris up hisGoode. sleevies? Funny, lyrical, offbeat new playJulfrom FringehasFirst winner Preview 31: 19. 3 0 (Ihr20mins) £7. 5 0 (£4. 0 0) Aug Aug 2:I: 2100(lhr20mins) 11.316.0 (I15hr(Ihr20mins) 20mins) £10.00 (£7.50) (£4.Aug6: Aug00 U)3: 19.14.1050 (I(Ihr20mins) hr 20mins) Aug5,10: Aug7: 21. 4 5 (Ihr20mins) Aug8: 11. 1 5 (Ihr20mins) Aug 9: 13.45 (I hr 20mins) World Premiere • HOI Dates: ;7 28 s i 3< i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ! I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2? a NE 2ND AVENUE Teo Castellanos Hill Street Theatre, 19 Hill Street • 0131 226 6522 - Fringe only • See p: 183 NE 2nd Avenue brings voice s urbancultures. populations. It conveys, withvoted Best poignancy and humour, a mixtoofMiami' Caribbean Critically-acclaimed Solo Performance by Miami New Times and Best Original Play by Miami Beach Sun Post www.teocastellanos.com Aug I -5,7-12,14-19,21 -25: 20,55 (I hr I Smins) £8.00 (£6.00) European Premiere ♦ HBH Dates27 28B70 123 4 5 b 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 NEARLY ATTHE NATIONAL Pulse Productions Smirnoff Underbelly, Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 3083- Seep:192 Bringing together the world's most famous playwrights and lyricists on to one stage. From Chekhov to Coward, Shakespeare to Sondheim,Williams to Pinter... Take a pause, Paul18.Makin' s satirical PreviewsandJulabsorb 31-Aug 10£7.(I0hr)0(£6. £4.000)0 re-working of the classics. Aug2-10,12-24: 18.10I:(Ihr) World Premiere• HEM 23456789 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 NEARLY MIDNIGHT Global Trash Smirnoff 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 « Seep:Cowgate, 192 (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) A sinister play by actor Ben Cross: in the gloom, deep underground, two strangers struggle toCross, uncoverDOtheNOT truthSEEbehind aALONE... horrific childhood crime. Directed by writer's son.Theo THIS Previews Jul 31 -Aug 1: 0. 1 5 (I hr) £4. 0 0 Aug2-7,11-14,18-21: Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:0.0.1515(Ihr) (I hr)£7.£8.00(£6. 00 (£7.00)00) EE31 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728 NEUTRINO Unlimited Theatre Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance ♦ 0131 556 6550 • See p:!86 Fringe First winner 2001. Love, coincidence and sub-atomic physics from 'the gifted Unlimited Theatre... that rare thing, a show that manages to be both hard-hitting and lyrical; on the1130cutting Aug 18-20: (I hr) £8.edge00 (£6.and50)beautiful' Aug 21 -24:Scotsman. 12.30 (I hr)One£9.week 00 (£7.5only. 0) Book early. Dates:27 28 29 » : y. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2.62728B NICHOLAS PARSONS AS W S GILBERT A GREAT VICTORIAN’ Pleasance Theatre Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Nicholas Parsons brings Gilbert to life. Aperiod beautifully This great Victorian ponders his lifesatisfying at a fascinating in ourjudged history.performance. Witty, amusing, provocative. A deeply theatrical experience. Preview Aug 8,11Aug -15: 7:17.317.0 3(I0hr(IhrI OmiI Omins) n£8.s) £5.50 0(£7.0 00) Aug 9-10: 17.30 (I hr I Omins) £9.50 (£8.00) Datas:27 28 29 30 3l 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 153

NINE PARTS OF DESIRE Heather Ruffo Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, off Lothian Road •0131 228 1404 • See p: 192 Artists, wives, doctors, exiles... women, vibrant members of a society long silenced by a repressive order. Iraqi-American playwright Heather Raffo gives voice to an astonishing generation of women, exposing the radical, sexy and ultimately human stories Preview1: 17.beneath. Jul 31: 14.30 (Ihr30mins) (£4.0000)U) Aug 2,8: 19.30 (I hr 30mins) Aug ns) n£s)10.00 (£7.£7.50)50(£4. Aug 3,6,117:4,2022.0:0 (I014.0hr(I130mi hr(I30mi Aug (Ihr30mins) Aug 5 hr 30mi n s) Aug 5,7,16,115,0,22:211:3,19.19:16.00411.(I5 hr(I15hr30mi 30mins)ns) Aug 9,12,23: 21.45 (I hr 30mins) Aug European Premiere • Hi'721 Dates 27 28 29 30 31 1234 5 6 78 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2617 28 29 NOEL COWARD, ATRIBUTETOTHE MAN AND HIS MUSIC www. auditioncall. com Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket *0131 225 8961 • See p: 180 By popular demand, 'Noel Coward' returns to the comfortable Jacobean drawing-room at Riddles Court Extended version - more songs. 'Professional, crisp,18-23: excellent Aug 15.30stage (Ihr) presence... £5.00(£4.00) leaves one wanting more'. Three Weeks. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 NO MANS LAND 2Good4Titles Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square *0131 226 2151* See p: 182 Based on Shaw's 'Pygmalion' this award-winning production is set on WWI's frontline juxtaposing the horrors of war with quaint Georgian society. Hilarious and dramatic with top class repressed sexuality. Aug 1-25: 11.30 performances. (Ihr) £6.00 (£4.50)A complex study of power and World Premiere • EEM Dates 272829 303 113 45 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 NON-SCENE NRG Theatre Company The Garage, Grindlay Street Court •0131 221 9009 » See p: 181 Feckless bit of trade? Lionel will help you leave the Scene behind. No more dancing. No more drinking, eating... or breathing. You won't be his first There's quite a nice young the 17.floor10 (IinhrtheI Omikitchen. Aug 3-12,blonde 14-17,on19-25: ns) £5.00 (£4.00) World Premiere • Fmn Dates: 27 28 29 30: .3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 NORA DeFusion Productions Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace >0131 226 7207 ♦ See p: 184 One woman's struggle against blackmail and revenge. Finding a whole new life in just one hour. Stylish new reworking of Ibsen's and Bellman's masterpiece, from acclaimed Cambridge 'Enthralling... intensely moving' Varsity. Aug 1-2: 14.14.and 4545(I(ILondon-based hrhrI OmiI Omins)ns)£5.£6.005company. Aug 3-24: 0(£4.(£5.00)00) tr-n Dates 27 28 2° ii3456789I0II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 NORDIC PLAY READING Nordic Theatre Company Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street • 0131 226 0000 ♦ See p: 191 Nordic Theatre Company presents extracts from some of Scandinavia’s hottest and most14:exciting contemporary playwrights Aug 2l.00(lhr45mins) £l0.00(£8. 00) in this unique and exclusive play reading. Dates: 27 28 32 . 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 NORTH OF BOSTON BAWDS C central,Carlton Hotel, North Bridge ♦ 0870 701 5105 * Seep:l78 Award-winning production brings to life eight quirky tales by Robert Frost, one of America s greatest poets. Odd encounters, bizarre rivalry and brushes with ghosts. Heartfelt, Aug 10-16:funny, 1245 touching. (Ihr) £6.50(£5.'He50)held a deep faith in the spirit of man’ JFK. WoHd Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Remember! The Metro Fringe Box Office sells tickets for EVERY show 154

NOSE NOSE NOSE MOUTH As-lf Productions The Garage, Grindlay Street Court» 0131 221 9009 » See p: 181 Can love beAllow tastedyourself or smelled? manyour and woman invite youandtotasteuncover deep affections. to floatAwith hidden senses the delicious journey on offer, www.sepsky.com/nosenosenosemouth Aug 3-10,12-16: 15.45 (I hr I Omins) £7,00 (£6.00) European Premiere • uaai Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 .3456789 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 2D 21 22 23 24 25 2617 28 29 NO SUCHTHING AS FRINGE USU Theatre C cubed, Brodie’s Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 . Consider: a fringe is a border. Do they exist? Without borders, can there only be progression and evolution? An existential look at obsession in a brand new devised Julmultimedia 31 -Aug 9:performance, noon (SOmins) £6.with50 (£5.interactive 50) video. World premiere. World Premiere » WMl Dates: 27 28 29 9 3. i i 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR Forth Childrens Theatre I Inverleith Church Hall, Inverleith Gardens, Ferry Road • 538 6077 » See p:!83 i 40 years since premiered this musical chronicle ofWWI proves it's lost no power for modern audiences. This year even more so! Join us i n a fresh look at a war that » changed Aug 8-9,11the-16:world 19,30 forever. (2hrs I Smins) £6.50 (£5.00) Aug 9,16: 14.30 (2hrs ISmins) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ONE FLEW OVERTHE CUCKOO'S NEST Daf Left Theatre | Hill Street Theatre, 19 Hill Street ♦ 0131 226 6522 ♦ See p: 183 1 Ken Kesey's novel on stage. Please keep off the grass. Please practice safe social J intercourse. Please remember to smile. Please refrain from acts of individuality. Please remove1-2:your18.4clothing... have£5.0a0nice Previews (Ihr30mins) (£3.00)day. Aug 3-4,6Aug -10,12,14-17,109-25: 18.40 (Ihr30mins) £9.00 (£7.00) Dates: 27 29 29 3 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 ; 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ONE FLEW OVERTHE CUCKOO S NEST Leicestershire Youth Arts '1 St Ann's Community Centre, South Gray's Close, Cowgate *0131 557 0469 • See p: 189 Set in an American mental institution, the play explores individuality, the use of power and rebellionpainfully against conformity - human traits that are never clean-cut Dangerously 1 humorous, Aug 12-23: 18.00(Ihr)touching £6.00(£4.0and 0) hauntingly thought-provoking. Dates: 27 282930 31 12345678 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 j ONE FORTHE ROAD Ojemba Productions Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 » Seep:192 What happens to one family behind the closed doors of politics and a brutal regime? Through and suggestion, we Liseest violence, rape and torture. Come and see this PinterJullanguage masterpiece! 'A0 (SOmi triumph!' Previews 31-Aug I: 15. 0 n s) Aug 2-4, 12-15,23124:8-22:15.15.000(SOmi 0 (SOmins)£4.£7.0000 (£6.00)00) Aug 9-10,6-8,1prices 6-17, Concession apply to Amnesty Intnes)rnat£8.io0nal0 (£7.members Datet:27282930 31 123 45 67 89 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ONE MAN RANT Perhilion Theatre Company C o2, Oxygen, Infirmary Street« 0870 701 5105* See p: 177 Fed uppuppetry with his grudgesome officeguarantee life.AI takesto refuge of fantasy. music, and crafty vocals stimulatein epic and flights tickle any audience!Movement, 'Great innovation' Li s t ' U nique,unexpected,adept... a multi-talented artist' * **** Scotsman.EEH Jul 30-Aug9,l 1-24: 13,15 (SOmins) £7.50 (£6.50) Dates: 27 28 2° 3031 123 456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728 2 ONE TWO Suspect Culture Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, off Lothian Road •0131 228 1404 • See p: 192 Turning the volume on one man andinstallations one woman' relationship band moves into theirupalives. Liveamusic fuses with theatreastoacreate a hybrid between play5: 22.and gig. and video Preview Aug 1 5 (Ihr30mins) £7. 5 0 (£4. 0 0) Aug 6-10,12-17,19-23: 2115 (Ihr30mins) £10.00 (£7.50) (£4,00 U) World Premiere Dates 2728297 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 2 I 3 14 15 16 17 ! 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29

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ONLY HOPE Knee I Jerk Reactions Pleasance Courtyard,60The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • See p:l86 I in 100 people are touched by Schizophrenia. Newly devised piece, making upbeat and honest explorations into daily challenges/triumphs facing schizophrenics. Stimulated by Schizophrenic collaboration displaying what is a regular experience forPreviews some,Julalien30-Aug to most I: 12.25:45 12.(I hr)45 (Ihr) £5.00£7.50(£6.00) Aug 2-4, 6 -8, 1 2-15, 18-20, Aug 9-10,16-17,21 -24: 12.45 (I hr) £8.50 (£7. 00) Worid Premiere • HSU Dates 27282 3031 123456789 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ONLYTHE LONELY Pip Utton and Komedia Productions Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace •0131 226 7207 • See p: 184 Funny, tragic tale of a lookalike tribute singer. Redundancy, divorce and karaoke lead one man entering the murky world of tribute acts. After a false start as Dennis Roussos he pursues Orbison... Previews Aug 1-2:8-21:19.419.a5 career (Ihr) £5.as£7.00Troy Aug 3-7, 1 2-14, 1 4 5 (I hr) 0 0 (£6. Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 19.45 (Ihr) £9.00 (£7.00)00) UK Premiere • H3H Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ! 12 I 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2718 29 OPEN MIND Theatre Trash Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square •0131 556 6550 • See p:!86 Memory. Subject to decoration. Variation. Fabrication. Who controls what's inside our heads? An intimate look at a man and his memories. 'Wonderfully performed', 'had the audience in stitches' Stage. 'Hugely imaginative', 'Highly recommended' What' www.theatretrash.co.uk Previewss On6-8,JulLondon, 30-Aug I: 18.50 (Ihr (Ihr lOminlOs)mi£5.ns)00£8.00(£6.50) Aug2-4, 1 1-15, 1 8, Aug 9-10,16-17,21 -24:20,18.25:50 18.(I hr50I Omi ns) £9.00 (£7.50) EEa THE ORCHESTRA Exposure Theatre Company Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket • 0131 225 8961 • Seep: 180 As they play, Anouilh's sophisticated 1950s brasserie orchestra presents a calm exterior, beneath which seethes a volcano of emotion, jealousy, back-biting and lust which Aug 4-9:finally 15.30erupts (SOmins)in £5.a hilarious 00 (£4,00) and disastrous climax. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 OTHELLO Tin Flag Productions C too, St Columba's by the Castle, Johnston Terrace • 0870 701 5105 ’ Seep:l77 Shakespeare's classic tale of jealousy is transported to Victorian India by this award-winning company. A noble general is turned to jealousy, anger and murder by his evil officer lago. Powerful, gripping and visually stunning. ***** Three Weeks. Aug 10-24: 17.45 (2hrs****lOmiScotsman. ns) £7.50(£6.50) (£5.50Children) Dates 2728 29 30 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 6 OUR FATHERS... Hammer and Tongs Productions The Zoo, Kirk O' Field Parish Church, 140 The Pleasance • 0131 662 1222 • See p: 193 What happens when you combine three generations of men, a dead grandmother and a ferry? Patriarchal power struggles? Bitterness? Who said it's a man's world? Vibrant, thought provoking. Aug 10-16:dark23.1and5 (IhrSmins) £6.00 (£4.00) Making its debut at the Fringe. Dates: 27 28 29 3031 12345 67 89 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 OUT OF BOUNDS UK Arts International Presents RASA Productions Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place • 0131 226 5425 • See p:!92 Performed this year for Nelson Mandela at his personal request, this is a funny, honest and engaging story of Lai and his Indian family during and after Apartheid. 'Unpretentious, engrossing£8.and00 (£6. memorable Aug 7-10: 14.13.3000(Ihr20mins) 00) theatre' Soweto Time Out Aug 11-16: (I hr 20mi n s) Aug 18-24: 1230 (Ihr) UK Premiere Dates 27 28 29 30 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 i 28 29

THE PAINT SHOW Experience This Rocket556@3102 Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 ♦ Seep:l87 Join our live DJ and playful alien characters creating myths a modern Explore social divisions, individual resistance, and theinuniversal that ritual. tie us together. An adrenaline-filled wonderland: prepare to be painted. Previews Aug 3-4: 23. 3 0 (Ihr30mins) £4. 0 0 Aug5-7, 23.30 (Ihr30mins) Aug 8-9,110-14, 5-16,127-21, 2-23:223.4-25:30 (Ihr30mins) £8.00 £6.00 European Premiere • BZH Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE PALINDROME Rank Taxi Rocket556@3102 Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 » Seep:l87 When Wry Slant is summoned a namelessandinstitution, is forceddarktohumour, defend histhis existence both to his tyrannical tointerviewer, to himself.he With tense, Aug 11riveting -16,18-23:examination 17.15 (I hr I Omiuncovers ns) £8.00the(£6.terrors 00) of the unsaid.' World Premiere Dates:272829 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 39 THE PAPER PIANO Partido Productions Hill Street Theatre, 19 Hill Street»0131 226 6522 • See P:I83 JANE ROSSINGTON (Cnossroads,The Archers) stars as acclaimed actress and chanteuse Lenina Kane. Talent runs in the bloodthrough as son Johnny carvesdrama, out ahumour career inandLenina' s shadow. electrifying Aug 14-25:Family 15.20secrets (SOmins)are£8.exploded 50 (£7.50) Worldsong. Premiere Dates: 27 2829 3031 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 PARTLY IT'S ABOUT LOVE, PARTLY IT S ABOUT MASSACRE! Savage Wit Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street *0131 226 2428 » See p: 176 Jacqueline Best Actress with the her darker sequel toterritory 'Often ofI Find That I Am Linke Naked'(Stage , a fast-paced black 1999) comedyreturns exploring love and commitment Aug I -7, 1 2-14, 1 8-21, 2 5: 15. 1 0 (I hr 30mi n s) £ 10. 0 0 (£9. 0 0) Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 15.10 (I hr 30mins) £ 11.00 (£ 10,00) European Premiere • uaill Da,es:27 28 29 30 3i 123 4 5 6789 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 PARTYTIME AND MOUNTAIN LANGUAGE BY HAROLD PINTER Iris Productions The Zoo, Kirk O' Field Parish Church, 140 The Pleasance » 0131 662 1222 • See p: 193 Double-bill. flows First on,outinonthethedarkly streetscomic martialPartylawTime. is beingThen,imposed. the champagne MountainInside, Language reveals the true face of oppression. Aug (Ihr30mins) £7.00 (£5.00) Aug 4-6: 7: 14.14.414.545(Ihr30mins) Aug8-10: 45 (Ihr30mins)£7.5£8.0 (£5.00(£6.50) 00) HH21 Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 M 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ^ 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 79 PEELING Graeae Theatre Company Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street « 0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 Three actresses in ridiculous and share juicy and talesfunny... of sex andhad recipes as an epic production unfolds.dresses By Katiegossip O'Reilly. 'Eloquent me close to tears' FT. A major piece of theatre... striking' Guardian. Aug 18-23: 10. 2 0 (IhrlOmins) £10. 0 0 (£8. 0 0). All performances captioned and audio described. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 PELE MA: LEGENDS OF THE HAWAIIAN VOLCANO GODDESS American High School Theatre Festival Church Hill Theatre, Momingside Road • 0131 447 011 I • See p:l78 Pele, tempestuous goddess of fire and volcano; Kamapua'a, great pig demigod; the famous love triangle between Pele, her sister Hi'iaka and handsome Lohi'au. Spectacular theatre£6.with Aug 5: 20.121515 story (Ihr30mins) 00 (£4.traditional 00) Hawaiian hula and chant Aug 6: (Ihr30mins) Aug 14.15 (Ihr30mins) Aug 8:9: 2215 (Ihr30mins) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 » I156

THE PEOPLE NEXT DOOR Traverse Theatre Company Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, off Lothian Road ♦0131 228 1404 ♦ See p: 192 Iftothetellevents September 11 th farce changed everybody' s lifeexplores forever,what somebody Nigel.else'ofThis multi-cultural by Henry Adamone. happensforgot when someone s global problem becomes your local Preview Jul 29: I9. 0 0(2hrs ISmi n s) £8. 5 0 (£4. 0 0) JulAug30:3: 20.19.0405(2hrs I Smins) £ 14.00 (£850) (£4.00 U) Aug Aug 2: 15.30 (2hrs22:I Smi11.ns)45 (2hrs I Smins) Aug 6,9,13,16,(2hrs 20,23:I Smi14.ns)45 (2hrs I Smins) Aug 7,5,180,,112,4,115,7,129,World 1: 18.4Premiere 5 (2hn> I Smi• Inal ns) Dates: 2/ 28 19 30 : 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 PERFECT DAYS Practical Magic Crowne Plaza Hotel, 80 High Street« 0131 226 0000 • See p: 179 Liz Lochhead's sharp and poignant comedy about the different kinds of love, romantic love, mother love and friendship affecting one woman as she goes about trying she really, Aug 11,to13:get20.where 00(lhr45mins) £5.00reallyAugwants... 14-16: 20.00(lhr45mins) £7.00 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ' 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 PERFECT WEDDING Sheugh Productions Greyfriars Kirk House, 86 Candlemaker Row • 0131 225 6575 • See p: 182 Bil wakes on his wedding day beside a naked woman; he doesn't remember meeting her! Digging himself into a hole, will he get caught? Or will bride Rachel, or more importantly Aug 19-25: 22.Mother-in-Law 05 (2hrs) £5.00 (£4.Daphne, 00) get her perfect wedding? Dates: 27 28 29 30 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 PERFORMANCE Less is Moor Productions Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace • 0131 226 7207 • See p: 184 Three women - soap star, screen starlet and stage siren - prepare backstage to perform as virgin, wife and whore in Shakespeare's Othello. Comedy drama in which female rivalry 1-2:is stirred into intoxicating brew. Previews hr) £4.0the0)00cult of celebrity to create an World Aug 3-10:Aug 18,15 (Ihr)18.£7.15 0(I0(£5. Premiere • EE3I Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Lasso Productions Present jjzzfe THROUGH MY KEYHOLE Who lives in a mind like this? Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot - 6.45pm www.lizzieroper.com bmm'1 Gccra grcit in£ p&ins Who lives in a body like this? Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot - 7.00pm

^eaKtia<\ee f Who spins in a head like this? Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot 5.30pm www.jasonbradbury.co.uk

24 hour Box Office at: www.edfringe.com Robert C Kelly Limited presents A Cabaret Seminar on the worlds favourite hobby. . .

What your fattier never told you and your mother wished he'd known. . .

Iheaste PICKLE Indian ink Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street» 0131 226 2428 » See p: 176 From the true story of a girl who was married to a dog. Sublime and ridiculous, simple and profound: Fringe First winners Indian Ink bring you a play about love, death and what' s worth11,preserving. *****25:Scolsmon. Preview Aug 2: 11.45 (Ihr45mins) £5.00 Aug 123-14, 11.45 (I£hr11.45mi Aug 3-4, 8-10,61-7,5-17, 2-24:18,11.20-21, 45 (Ihr45mins) 00 (£n10.s) 0£0)10.00 (£9.00)European Premiere • ECU Dates 72 i3456789 10 II 12 13 14 II 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 21 THE PICKLED KING Network of StuffTheatre Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 The epic metalegrinning of a loveable king'sTime struggle from hisat itssix-foot of vinegar. 'Aug Stil had days15.45later' Out£7.to50(£6. 'Fescape ringe50)theatre best' jarOxford Mail 1-7, 1 1-14, 1 8-21, 2 5: (Ihr ISmi n s) Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: 15.45 (Ihr ISmins) £8.50(£7.50) EEB Dates. s»2»i 123 456789 10 II 12 13 14 H 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 PIG TALES Julie McNamara Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place • 0131 226 5425 » See p:l92 'ofPigTales' is the story a femalethechildCatholic raisedChurch as a boy.andPigpsychiatric lures us into the confusion adolescence, pitchedtoldofagainst system. An extraordinary story with compassion, humour and bare-faced cheek! Aug 9-10: 20,00 (I hr I Omins) £8.00 (£5.00) Dates: . j 4 5 b 7 8 9 10 M13 14 15 lb 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 PILGRIM S PROGRESS American High School Theatre Festival Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street *0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 The Wesleyan Players' original adaptation uses Appalachianpilgrimage storytelling, masks,a landscape puppetry, song theatrics to take you ontriumph an extraordinary through fiand l edinventive with18.1mortal struggle and00 divine in this5: simple, yethr Iemblematic allegory. Aug 3: 5 (I hr I Omi n s) £6. (£4. 0 0) Aug 11. 4 5 (I Omi n s) Aug 6: 15.45 (I hr I Omins) Aug 8: 9.45 (I hr I Omins) Dates: 2' 27. .3 4 5 6 7 8 9 T h i2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 > PLAYING FOR REWARD Andy Jordan Productions/ Rags and Feathers Theatre Company Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Perhapsand you'gets ve seen ScarletA worm' Keyboard, hat Playsbusking musiconinthedark tunnels arrested. scomedy eyeredviewhair, offloppy whatwithmakes underground worthwhile. Poignant drama brilliant original, live music. Previews Aug 1-2: 14.15 (I hr ISmins) £5.00 00) Aug3-7,11-14,18-21: Aug 8-10,15-17,22-25:14.14.1515(Ihr(I hrISmiI Smins)ns)£8.£9.50(£7. 50 (£8.00) UK Premiere • HSU Dates 7 123 45 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 PLAYING THE VICTIM Told by an Idiot and the Royal Court Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, off Lothian Road • 0131 228 1404 ♦ See p: 194 Aspiritsuperb unsetding newtheatre play, where dark Written humour byis fused with the anarchic of 'Bbyand ritain' s barmiest ensemble’. the Presnyakov brothers. Directed Richard Wilson. Preview Aug 12: 11. 1 5 (Ihr45mins) £7. 5 0(£4. 0 0) Aug (Ihr45mins) £l0.00(£7.50) (£4.00U) Aug Aug 15,13,17,2121:9:3: 13.19.11.411555(1(Ihr45mins) Aug 14,16,220:2: 21.16.3405 (Ihr45mins) (Ihr45mins) Aug hr45mins) Worid Premiere

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For all your Fringe tickets call: 0131226 0000 PLAZA SUITE The Edinburgh Makars Murrayfield Parish Church Hall, Ormidale Terrace •0131 226 0000 • See p:!84 Take one aNew suite andplenty threeofverylaughter. different couples. Add a hint of romance, touchYorkof hotel nostalgia evening' s entertainment Augand 13-16,each 18-23:ticket19.30 (2hrs IMix Sminwell s) £7.together 50 (£6.50) for a great Free coffee/tea and programme with Dates:.7. ■. - -X' i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 272 THE PLAZA SUITE Napier Drama Society Rocket @ Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket • 0131 225 5333 » See p:187 7th ofa bride the Plaza Suite roomjitters! 719 - Yet an affair... Hollywood stars... No!floor Andmasterpiece. withProduced wedding again Neilwhat?Simon has created another comical by special arrangement with Samuel French inc. Aug 18-23: 19.25 (Ihr) £5.00(£4.00) Dates: /■ ?; 3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 THE POINT American High School Theatre Festival Church Hill Theatre, Momingside Road • 0131 447 0111 • See p: 178 HarrylandNilsson' tale ofcoming-of-age round-headedjourney Obliothrough and his dog from the of Point,s trippy and their the Arrow, mystical,misfits unpredictable Pointless Aug 15,20:Forest 12.15 (IColourful, hr Smins) £6.campy 00 (£4.0reproduction 0) Aug 16: 20.of15 the (I hr animated Smins) Augfilm.18: 16.15 (I hr Smins) Dates:. - 30 si , 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 [3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27: POINT OFYES Janey Codley Smirnoff 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 • Seep:Cowgate, 192 (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) Glasgow' s East End is awakened insurvival. a haunting, disturbing and deeply shocking account ofandheroin addiction and inners city Aperformers. new monologue written, performed lived by one of Glasgow' most prolific Hard hitting. Previews11-15, Jul 31-Aug (I hr) £3.00 50) Aug2-8, 18-22: I:15.15.15.252255(Ihr) Aug9-10,16-17,23-24: (Ihr)£7.£8.00(£5. 00(£6.50) World Premiere• HSU Dates 31 113456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 POPCORN SOFA Productions Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street •0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Sofa Productions present Ben Elton'Bruce s hilarious Olivier Awardnominated winning comedy setwho in glamorous Beverly Hills,twofeaturing Delamitri, an Oscar director, returns home to find serial killers waiting for him. Gutsy, glitzy and gripping. Aug 16,18,20,22,24: I9.00(lhr45mins) £7.50 (£6.50) 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 POSTSCRIPT Postscript at Diverse Attractions Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket •0131 225 8961 « Seep: 180 A platform for writers to showcase new work; poetry, prose and short plays. Read in an atmospheric 16th century panelled room in the heart of Old Edinburgh. Welcome opportunity Aug 18-23: 19,for15 Edinburgh (Ihr30mins)writers £4.00 (£3.who00) prove entertainingly worth a listen' Scotsman. 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2b 27 is 29 PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Illyria Bedlam Theatre, I lb Bristo Place « 0131 225 9893 • See p:!86 Lizzieclaws Bennett bring and proud Darcy hate other!bitchy Or dobestthey?'*****'IllyriaThreesharpen their you JaneMr Austen at hereachvibrant, Weeks (2001)5-9:'C18.ritic'3to0 s(2hrs) Choice' Aug £10,00Herald (£8.00) (2000) 'Unmissable' Scotsman (1999). 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE PRINCIPLE OF MOTION Activated Image Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Coweate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 • Seep:192 1770. A mechanical man with a chessboard takes Europe by storm. Can an automaton think for itself? Or are there strings attached? From Fringe First nominees Image:unique' 'A trulyMetro. outstanding youngJul theatre Standard,' Activated ***** Fabulous, Previews 31 -Aug company' 1: 16.10 (I hrEvening 25mins) £4.00 Aug 2-7,111,5-17, 13-14,22-24: 18-21:16.16.1010(Ihr25mins) (I hr 25mins)£9,£8.505(£8. 0 (£7.50)50) Aug 8-10, World Premiere • HZHl Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 I 3 14 I 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2829

THE PROBLEM WITH THE SEVENTH YEAR Green Room Productions Smirnoff 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 • See Cowgate, p:l92 (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) A young man's boxing career conflicts with his life as a medical student. Consequences of this double-life soon catch up with him. 2002 Cameron Mackintosh Award for New Writing. Stand-up drama at its best Preview Aug 2,4-5,Jul7,31:9,12,13.14,1516,(Ihr20mins) 19,21,23: 13.£4.1050(I hr 20mins) £7.00 (£6.00) World Premiere • ECU Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I i34 5 6789 10 11 12 14 16 18 192021 2223 24252627282?

THE KING OF MIND READERS' Returns with a BRAND NEW kind of show Different star guests every night BALLROOM, OFFICE 226 E52428 1 - 25 AUGUSTASSEMBLY, 18.00 (19.00) IMOT 11,BOX 18 TICKETS: E9 TO0131 Ell PREVIEWS

24 hour Box Office at: www.eilfringe.coro ^ High on Laughter Ltd presents PUGILIST SPECIALIST The Riot Group SteVE,/ Pleasance Courtyard, 60The Pleasance •0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Double Fringe First winners,Victory at the Dirt Palace, in a blistering drama about i £jir fEME pm yttt fon fimKrtyrt'' the hunt for evil in foreign lands. 'Sh*t hot American collective' Time Out, 'Loud and Directed by John Dowie brilliant... red-hot, flawless performances' Scotsman. 'Terrific' Guardian. www.theriotgroup.com Previews11Jui-12,311-Aug 2: 13.1255:(I hr13.I1Omi ns) £5.00 Aug Aug 3-8, 9-10,16-17,24-15, 1 -24:18-20, 13.15 (I hr I Omi5 (Inhrs) £I Omi10,0n0s)(£8.£9.500)0 (£7.50) World Premiere • HBH Daces 272829 30 31 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 PURGE New Strides Productions Calton 0131 226Theatre 0000 • CafeBar, See p:l78Calton Centre, 121 Montgomery Street Italy 1945. The queues attheTerrinino clinic are lengthening. And someone is investigating Francisco's political past. Something will have to be done before the Minister visits. Thank goodness nothing like this happens in contemporary Britain. Rumbustious political theatre. Preview 19.30 (2hrs) £5.0000)(£3.00) Aug 4-24:Aug19.33:0 (2hrs) £7.00 (£5. Worid Premiere • HEU Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I II 2 I 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 PURPLE Lyceum Youth Theatre Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket •0131 225 8961 • See p: 180 'Smells like teen spirit, indeed' Herald. Following a teenage band's rehearsal Scotland's leading youth theatre presents Jon Fosse's dark, highly oppressive play of unspoken tension, hidden emotion and adolescent rivalry. Premiered in Scotland and Norway "We cari always sue one another" Jerry Lewis Aug 19-23:earlier 11.30 this (SSmiyear. ns) £4.00 (£2,00) rteffc* d®*® - ute VE/ZdE Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 4f - «»fii M»4f «i»i RAINBOW RIDE Clubwest Productions clubWEST 07720 285 550@ Edinburgh • Seep: 179Theosophical Society, 28 Great King Street Award-winning writer Kevin Williams and ex-Cockney Rebel keyboard player Milton have created a visual and musical trip through the seven colours of the AMUSED MOOSE COMEDY’S HOT STARLETS Reame-James rainbow tonoon(30mins) both stimulate ? Spot the stars of tomorrow amongst Aug 3-23: £5.£5.0000and (£4. 00excite 0)0) the senses. A unique experience. For all ages. ^ jpP^jfc 20+delightful young stand-ups. Aug 3-23: 13. 0 0 (30mi n s) (£4. World Premiere • EE1] y Aili T Line-up, including winners of major Aug 3-23: I4.00(30mins) £5.00 (£4.00) cMPpetitions, changes nightly so Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7 ginap come again and again. THE RARE OUL'TIMES Nomadic Theatre Company •** « | ^11.45pmSELL Assembly ’Sf OUTSjpRooms 2002 C too, St Columba’s by the Castle, Johnston Terrace • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 Eavesdrop on Brendan Behan and Patrick Kavanagh in Dublin's famous Bailey Pub. Lives, loves, successes and failures - it's going to be one Irish night to remember. 'JulPoignant, 31 -Augabrasive 9: 19,00 (Iand hr) £9.hugely 50 (£7.funny, 50) a great evening's theatre' Belfast Telegraph. XXBX1 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 RED BESSIE The Red Bessie Company Gilded Balloon Caves, Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 ABSOLUTE & ALMOST BEGINNERS COMEDY COURSE Metro From the Spanish Civil War to the Cold War, they bravely battled fascism in song and action. 'Original, ambitious, loving, sad, funny and bittersweet' Dymond, Knight Become a fledgling stand-up in 5 days Ridder1-7,papers 'a three-dimensional (Lou Grant) Asner. (21-25 Aug, daytimes) and be in a Fringe showcase! Aug (Ihr30mins)heroine’ 0 Actor/activist (£6.50)50) EdEuropean Aug 8-10,111-14, 5-17,128-21, 2-24:25:13.13.1515(Ihr30mins) £8.£7.505(£7. Premiere • HSU Acclaimed and hugely enjoyable Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 has produced many top new comedians. Logan Murray, character comic, actor and RED HAT AND TALES comedy performance lecturer leads the course. Guy Masterson Productions Venue: Holyrood Suite, Jury’s Inn. .. ja. Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street *0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 Book via the Fringe box office or ~%j Guy Masterson presents Nick Salamone's (Moscow) invitation to a stuffy, darkened to witness the intricacies of a claustrophobic marriage of two contemporary www.amusedmoose.co.uk or call 07970 524 234. fajm} closet bisexuals: an ex-greeting card copywriter and an ex-lapdancer. A whimsically surreal, “Logan, true Professor of Comedy, disturbingly comedy. gives the confidence to succeed” Aug 1-7, 12-14,funny 18-21,absurdist 25:14.14.3030(IhrSmins) (IhrSmins)£11.£10.00(£10. 00 (£9.000)0) Aug8-10,15-17,22-24: European Premiere 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Fringe companies show you how it's done with an imaginative series of workshops Fringe Club@Dance Base - Venue 22,14 - 16 Crassmarket 5th 18th Aug Flamenco Fever BCD Productions, 4pm Swash & Buckle with the 3 Musketeers Two Shades of Blue, 6pm Egyptian Belly Dancing Tarab Dance Company, 7pm Dance Like Walking OO, 2.30pm Extreme ITheatre Left Coast Theatre, 4.30pm Creating A New Musical Front Porch Theatre, 3pm From Juba to Jazz Cyclops Events in Assoc, with Fittings, 2.30pm Acting For Commercials Paul Wagner Productions, 2.30pm Advanced Physical Theatre 7K Extreme Theatre, 6pm Speaking Shakespeare Shakespeare Workshop, 3pm Dances for Queen Elizabeth & King James Edinburgh Renaissance Band , 3pm Harmony Voxbox Naked Voices, 5pm Circus Workshop Clown Conspiracy, 3pm Creating 1-Act Plays Using Improvisation CarniKids Productions, 10pm Acting Workshop at the Fringe Club Cygnet Theatre, 11am SHE - Naturally Vocal Vocem Electric Voice Theatre, 11am Fringe Club@Energetics - Venue 257, 14a Broughton St Lane 5th Aug Alexander Technique 12th Aug Body of Writing 19th Aug Sacred Performance Energetics, 11am C central - Venue 54, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge 10th-16th Round Table Aug Institute of Ideas,Rumbles 10pm Workshops for Fringe Performers are supported and provided by: Equity Tickets for all events available from Metro Fringe Box Office 0131 226 0000. Club 0131 226 0026.For further information phone the Fringe 160

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RED PETER A.RE Productions Rocket Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 556@3102 » Seep:l87 An African ape is brought back to 'civilisation' by his European captors. To escape a life of incarceration, he 'evolves' into a human being. Kafka's famous critique on modernity brought £5.to0life0 (£3.in50)this thought-provoking production. Aug 4-9: I5.is00(50mins) Ed 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 REFUGE / Ith Hour Theatre Company Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge •0131 225 6575 • See p:l76 You are caught in the crossfire of warring factions, shattering your world. The only solution is to leave. Refuge is a tragi-comedy, setting the pain of displacement within the froth of a music Aug4-10,12-15: 20.40 hall (Ihr performance. lOmins) £5.00(£3.50) 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 1 THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO Ul Greene Shoots Theatre The Garage, Grindlay Street Court • 0131 221 9009 • See p: 181 Brecht for Breakfast! Chicago gangsters intimidate cauliflower traders; Nazis seize popular support - role models for today's dictators! This innovative production of Brecht's political use of00)physical theatre. Coffee and muffins included. Aug 11-16:allegory 10.40 makes (Ihr ISmipowerful ns) £7.00(£5. is: 27 28 29 bo 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 THE RETURN Fresh Track Productions C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 Last train of the night The guards are on strike. The carriage is a pressure-cooker j threatening to explode. Gripping journey of dark humour and powerful text 'Tense, | funny and moving' Winner,Premiere Adelaide• BED 2002. • Jul 30-Aug 11,13-24: Sydney 18.45 (I hrMorning I Omins)Herald. £8.50 (£7.Best 50) of the FringeEuropean Dates272 30 31 123 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 REVIVAL! Desperado Theatre Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket *0131 225 8961 • See p: 180 Tom Gallachers's witty, Ibsenesque comedy (contradiction?) about a famous, but terminally il , actor's attempt to take his final bow on the opening night of his comeback in a revival Aug 11-16: as21.1Solness 5 (Ihr40mins) £5.00(£4.ofThe 00) Master Builder. Dates: 27 28293031 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 RHINOCEROS American High School Theatre Festival Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 A man questions humanity in a fog of paranoia as the impossible happened before his ( very eyes. In this raucous often humorous play, people transform into animals around as ISmi he manoeuvres Aug 15,1Berenger 15 (IhrISmi ns) £6.00(£4.00)through relationships with friends and lovers. Aug 10.9: 114.5 (Ihr Aug 17:18: IZI5(lhr ISminns)s) es: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 RHINOCEROS Kabosh Stage by Stage Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row •0131 557 II55» See p: 191 Climb inside a small box with four performers, seventeen characters and a herd of Rhino! Total Theatre Award winners Kabosh return with fast and furious trip into the absurd as part of British Council showcase. 'Dazzlingly inventive theatre' Irish Times Preview Aug 11: 19.19.4455 (Ihr) £5.00 Aug 12-16, Aug 14-16,13.1108-23: 8-23: 15.45 (Ihr) (Ihr) £8.00(£6.00) Aug 23: 0(Ihr) Equity card holders receive concession 123 45 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 | Remember! The Metro Fringe Box Office sells tickets for EVERY show

THE RIVALS Jim Slips Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace *0131 220 6109* See p: 187 Afurious riotousfathers, storyscheming of love, duels and deception that rivalsandthethebest Languishing ladies, servants, wayward wooers mistress of the misuse ofAuglanguage, Mrs20 (Ihr30mins) Malaprop i£5.n a50's(£4. uperfluous production full of hilarious profusions.' 18-21: 18. 0 0) Aug 22-23: 18.20 (Ihr30mins) £6.00 (£4.50) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ROAD Harland Hamstrings Theatre Croup The Subway, 69 Cowgate (Under George IV Bridge) •0131 225 6766 » See p: 191 'British A voyeuristic into Thatcherite Britain' fromofJimthisCartwright a maverick theatre'insight Telegraph. Brand new production state of the- 'nation play. of Performed byyear.wonderfully talented young cast who are at the Fringe for the eighth consecutive Aug 3-5,7-12,14-17: 20.30 (I hr BOmins) £5.00 (£4.00) QEH . 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ROAD The Urban Spaceman Company C too,St Columba's by the Castle,Johnston Terrace » 0870 701 5I05» Seep:l77 Jim life. A black comedy withCartwright' anger as thes urban Road'masterpiece s inhabitants depicting reflect uponnorthern the mundanity of their lives.riddled Road iAug3-9: s the 'Under Milk Wood' ofThatcher' s 80s, laced with passion and loathing. 12.40 (Ihr IQmins) £7.50(£6.50) EEM Dates: 27 28 29 3c 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ROMANCE Fine China Productions The Zoo, Kirk O' Field Parish Church, 140 The Pleasance • 0131 662 1222 • See p: 193 'point-of-view. Do saints haveMadness, hips?' A passion, new playtrust, exploring romancesexandandsexuality theatricality, eroticismfromare aputwoman' unders the microscope as Sophie seeks the definitive physical manifestation of romance. Aug 10-19: 17.30 (SOmins) £5.00 (£4,00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ROPE UCLU Encore Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 • Seep:192 Based on Hitchcock's classic film noir, Brandon and Granillo strangle a friend for i intellectual thrills.Thinking they've committed the perfect murder, they invite some | friends over for drinks. Aug 3,5,7,9 3,15: 10.45 (Ihr ISmins) £6.00(£4.00) HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 : 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 RUMI AND KABIR Astonishing Myth Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket • 013 I 225 8961 • Seep: 180 | Sufi and Bhakti poets. 'Language cannot touch that presence'. The ancient words of two put spoken into English by twoby modern masters, Coleman Barks & Robert Bly. AAug4-9,11-16,18-23: newmystics, selection by heart I4.00(35mins) £4.00Hadie MacLeod. World Premiere •HEM Dates 2728293 .3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 I 3 14 I 5 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 SACKED Hunt Theatre Productions Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace ♦0131 226 7207 • See p: 184 893 AD. aAprayer. hut on Romp the Islethrough ofWightreligious Two unlikely Christians thrownof banaffa togethermead and without chicanery with gallons the 7-headed badger of Christ! A lesson in all things Hessian. Aug 11-24: 22.15 (Ihr) £6.00 (£4.00) World Premiere • Suitable for ages 15+ Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SAINT FATSO S LAMENT The Lift Group Smirnoff 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 « Seep:Cowgate, 192 (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) Sainthood folksinging. A diabetic revolutionary. tune. Aandpomegranate. very absent father inhabiting the surreal frontlinesAnofElvismemory war. It is theAepic comedic, brutalI: 13.journey. Preview Aug 3 5 (I hr) £5. 0 0 Aug Aug 3,5,97,,116,2,213:4,19,13.231:5 (Ihr) 13.35 £9.(Ihr)00(£8.£8.000)0(£7,00) European Premiere • BZai Dates: 27 28 29 X I 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 12 !3 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

SALT O'THE EARTH Cumbernauld Theatre Production for the Scottish Touring Theatre Consortium Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh ♦ 0131 665 2240 • See p: 177 Little John Neeis new play takes us on a journey from Glasgow to Spain via the West Coast of Ireland following a wee boy with a major identity crisis on a hilarious quest for Augfulfilment. 20-23: 19.30 (Ihr30mins) £9.50 (£6.00) UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE SAME BOAT Dylan Thomas Theatre/RWCMD Venue 13, Lochend Close, Canongate • 07074 201313 • See p: 193 An impressionistic portrait of the wife of Dylan Thomas, evoking the deep affection and huge difficulties of their storm-tossed marriage. From youthful idealism to bitter old age, aAug moving portrayal of an extraordinary life in extraordinary times. Previews Aug 3-9: 19.30 1-2: (I hr)19.£7.3000(I(£5.hr)0£200 0) World Premiere • QZH Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SANDCASTLES ON THE BEACH Edinburgh Theatre Arts St Ninian's Episcopal Church, 39 Comely Bank Road • 07748 770 463 • See p:l90 'We all have different ways of coping with grief.' True but, even so, Marge's way transcends all boundaries of conventional behaviour. As you will discover in this funny and moving Aug 11-16: 18.00(1 hr)study £5.00of(£4.love00) and loss. World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SARAH-ELLEN Joseph Productions Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket« 0131 225 8961 • See p: 180 By Roy Hyams. Sarah-Ellen's life is complete,fulfilled... a much-loved baby,an adoring husband, memories of an idyllic childhood. But it's all too perfect somehow. Is it a4-9,mask? lies behind Aug 18-23:What 17.30 (Ihr) £4.50(£3.that50) radiance? What shadow? Worid Premiere Dates:272829303 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 AmusedMooseComedy presentsy|pf Three Evenings of Comedy with RICHARD BELZER \{ I Legendary American stand-up v3 comedian ("National Lampoon", v * "Groove Tube"), actor ("Homicide: ' Life on the Street", "Law & Order SVU N "Fame", "Scarface"), talk-show host, author and conspiracy theorist. Fringe 2003 hottest ticket. Sweet at The Crowne Plaza, High St. 10/11/12 August. 9.50pm And don't miss the most entertaining ,• film on the Fringe BLITER JESTER /, Belzer's new documentary features appearances by dozens of US comedyj icons and premiered at Aspen J Comedy Festival. "Hilarious" Variety J 13 AUGUST ONLY. / 3.30pm and 6pm only at f Dominion Cinema (0131 447 4771/|f, ' 18 Newbattle Terrace, Morningside 161

For all your Fringe tickets call: 0131226 0000 SAVAGE Cockroach Theatre The Garage, Grindlay Street Court • 0131 221 9009 • See p: 181 One man... OneTheatre bat... One from theabout underbelly of Las Vegas, Cockroach carriesbundt on itscake.backCreeping this franticoutcomedy frustration, sex, apple bundt22-25:cake violence, Aug3-9, 11-20, 15.and30 (Ihr) £7,00(£5.www.cockroachtheatre.com 00) UK Premiere •HSU diK 3 4 1 6 78 9 0 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 22 23 24 25 SCENES UNSEEN Northern Star Theatre Company Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket » 0131 225 8961 • See p: 180 Sketches using a variety of theatrical styles fromReflecting naturalismife totheseabsurdity different aspects of and attitudes to unseenshowing scenes are atCaretimesto peep savage,inside? trivial, funny, offensive,disability. heartbreaking and lheartwarming. Aug 4-9: 17.30 (Ihr ISmins) £6.00 (£4.00) World Premiere • HgM Dates: 27 28 2- .t; .3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SCHOOLTIES The Brothers Kaufman Metro Gilded Balloon The Venue, Calton Road » 0131 226 2151 » See p:!82 Remember how great yourplayschool weren't?in Four comic femalesoriginal comedy ('musical. al excellent' Time Out) twentydays characters this fast-moving, Puberty, bullying, perverted woodwork teachers and thwarted teenage passion i n an anorak. Contains swearing. Previews Aug 1-3: 19. 0 0(I hr ISmi n s) £4. 0 0 Aug 5-7,112-14, 0 (£6.00)00) Aug 8-10, 5-17,128-21, 2-24:25:19.19.000(I0 (IhrhrI SmiI Smins)ns)£8.£7.000(£6. FT7T1 Dates:27282r| ; 11 3-t 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 II 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 SCOTTISH TIMES TellingTheatre, Tales - IRobert Bedlam lb BristoGordons Place • 0131Student 225 9893Association • See p:l76 Scottish Times is an exhilarating ride through some of the main eventsoutin Scottish history. This fast-paced fresh comedy is wildly entertaining. So throw your history4-9:books - it'sntime Aug 14.05 (SOmi s) £5.0to0 (£4.learn00) the truth. World Premiere»HHU Dates: 27 28 2? ^ 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SECONDS OUT The Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama Venue 13, Lochend Close, Canongate • 07074 201313 » See p: 193 Atheboxer prepares his last by round, meets a new body is quickis abutforknockout the soulfight is dead.Round Aristotle and ahegameshow raisechallenge, the stakes.for The star prize Preview Aug 14: 18.00 (Ihr) £4.00 (£2.00) Aug Aug 17,18,221:0,23:19.013.0 (I45hr)(Ihr) £6.Aug00(£4.19,020)2: 20.30 (I hr) Worid Premiere Dates: 27 28 » 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 M 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 B SEEING RED V.RL atProductions Sweet the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Are all thetogreatest women redheads? Or altol theLulu,greatest redheads - From Boadicea Rita Hayworth, Helen Ofmonologues. Troy you decide in thiswomen? feisty, fiery, fabulous Aug 18-25:dash20,2through 0 (Ihr) £6.the00(£5.v. ginger 00) World Premiere 7 8 9 10 M 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 21 , . SEPTEMBER I2TH ORTHE BLACK SPIDER Strings Attached The Garage, Grindlay Street Court« 0131 229 3001 » See p: 181 Everyone is 12th? familiarSeewiththetheworldevilspremiere of September 11 thabout but what atrocity September of a show someabout littletheknown eventsof iPreviews n Swiss history. Aug 3-5: 18. 4 5 (Ihr) £3. 0 0(£2. 0 0) Aug6-10,12-17,19-23: 18.45 (Ihr) £6.00(£5.00) World Premiere »HEUl 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7ASSILON PLACE TheatreStreet« C,Talia Chambers 0870 701 5105- See p: 177 A metaphorical tale fromtheatre NathanfromOsgood sharingcompany the placein Europe in whichtowespecialise live. in This i s dynamic physical theandonlyabout theatre Meyerhold s Biomechanics. ' P assionate powerful... inventive theatre' Leeds Gui Jul 30-Augg 1-9,11,13-18,20-24: 16.40 (Ihr IQmins) £9,50(£7,50) Worid Premiere d•e. Dates: 27 28 7 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 I 3 14 I 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 162

SEX a.p.t. Venue 13, Lochend Close, Canongate » 07074 201313 • See p: 193 'Sex: a relationship in 69 scenes,' an original comedy by Adam Fresco. 'A highly successful tale of modern sexual manners. Hip, sexy and very dirty.' Venue. 'enjoyable' Innovative, Evening hilarious,Post.sharp-witted, sarcastic, funny, clever, moving and thoroughly Previews Aug 1-2: 18.00 (I hr) £200 Aug Aug 3-9: 10-23:18.15.00 (I30hr)(I hr)£6.00 (£5.00) Aug 3-15,18-23: 2230 (I hr) Worid Premiere • HZH II SEXUAL PERVERSITY IN CHICAGO Atkinway Productions Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace » 0131 226 7207 » See p: 184 I act, 4 performers, 14 locations, 32 scenes. A revival of Mamet's contemporary, energetic comedy about youngthepeople other in controversial, the big city, andand thoroughly misunderstanding datingpulling game. each Provocative, wonderfully satirical. Previews Aug 1-2: 23.45 (Ihr) £4.00 00(£5.00) Aug3-8,11-15,18,20-22: Aug9-10,16-17,23-24: 23.23.4545(Ihr)(Ihr)£8.£7.00(£6. 00) HE 45 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SEXUAL PERVERSITY IN CHICAGO DarkLight Entertainment Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge • 0131 225 6575 « See p: 176 Sex. Wholosing needstheirit? Aminds. dynamite cast brings you four for love and Hollywood' s hottest writerChicago David natives Mametlooking at his most vivid, funny and profane, ' . . a sleazy sonata of seduction' Time. Aug4-10,12-17,19-25: 19.00(Ihr) £7.00(£5.00) HE 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 SHADES OF RED Fresh Productions Greyfriars Kirk House, 86 Candlemaker Row •0131 225 6575 » See p: 182 A psychopath obsessed with the Red Riding Hood tale. Two teenage girls willing to experiment. Noa path happyofendings in this new play as Fresh Productions lead you from laughter Aug 4-9: down 14.30 (40mi ns) £5.0fear. 0 (£3.50) UK Premiere • KEH 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Z2 23 24 25 26 JVITH BBC TV PRESENTERS ■ofThey hovesmastered the art children' entertainment.” The Scotsman

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SHAKERS @ Theatre Sweet at the Crawne Plaza, 80 High Street * 0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 By John Godber and Jane Thornton. Carol, Adele, Niki and Mel work in Shakers, a cocktail bar. The audience follow a working night where the girls impersonate the customers Aug 16-25: 20.and15 re-enact (Ihr IQminthes) £6.events 00(£5.0of0)that evening. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 SHAKERS Little Green Bag Greyfriars Kirk House, 86 Candlemaker Row» 0131 225 6575 » See p: 182 The 'Shaker Babes' are ready to take your order. Four waitresses working the late shift at the Shakers cocktail bar reveal deeply personal reasons for doing a hated job. AAugfast-paced, challenging 19-23,25: funny, 12.35 (Ihr) £5.00(£4.and00) reflective interpretation of John Godber's classic. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3ii 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 SHAKESPEARE FOR BREAKFAST C C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 The Bard is back. Stil Edinburgh's most effective wake-up call! Raucous caffeinecharged Bardfoolery, with FREE coffee and croissants. Accept no imitations! 'Feast of comic effervescence!' Daily Mail. 'Exceptional!' Independent. 'Sizzling!' Scottish Express.24: 10.00 (I hr) £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 Children) Inc breakfast Worid Premiere • HSU JulDaily30-Aug Dates 272 bo3i i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 SHAKESPEARE'S ITALIAN JOB Restored by Malachi Bogdanov Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 'Thou art only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!' quoth Charlie Croker as he leads Shylock, Juliet, Falstaff, Caesar,Titus... and THREE FULL-SIZE-MINI-COOPERS in the world's biggest gold heist... Perhaps the bard's finest comedy caper??? www.shakespearesitalianjob.com Previews11Aug 18.00 (I hr I Smins) £5.00 Aug -14,11-2:28-21, Aug 3-7, 8-10,15-17, 2-24:25:18.18.000(I0 hr(I hrI SmiI Smins)ns)£ 11.£ 10.000(£0 (£9.10.000)0) Worid Premiere • HEH Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 SHAMER Rocket Theatre Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 * See p:l86 Want someone to literally 'die of shame'? Call Mark Trent, professional. He'll make 'em squirm for you. But when things get too sticky, don't say you weren't warned, Shamer dark, adult that looks it shouldn't PreviewsisJula130-Aug 2: 16.2comedy 05 (Ihr30mins) £5.00£7.where Aug3-5, 1-15,21 1-24:9-20, (Ihr30mins) 500(£6. Aug 9-10,7-8,16-17, 16.5:05 16.(I hr0530mi ns) £8.50 (£7. 0) 00) Worid Premiere • QfflJ Dates:2728 303i i 2 3 4 5 & 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Winner! Best Comedy Montreal Fringe stamngSUSan Jeremymall24roles! Flawless and funny from beginning-Montreal to endr lontreal Mirror ? Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot il-24August(notii] £ tei: 0131226-2151 Still haven't fjcund what locking for?

SHAMLET Fat Beast Productions C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge ’ 0870 701 5105 » See p: 178 An obsessive theatre producer stages a show in Stratford as a front to steal the remains of Shakespeare from his tomb. A farcical comedy about blundering thespians, backstage antics and grave robbing. 'Hilarious Shakespearean spoof Fringe Report. Aug I -11,’Top-flight 13-24: 18.0Fringe 0 (I hr Smicomedy' ns) £8.50Stage. (£7.50) FTTH Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 SHARON NEILL ATTHE QUEEN S HALL Sharon Neill The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street • 0131 668 2019 • See p: 187 '... a unique gift of being able to communicate with the spirits of people that have passed over. This has brought much happiness and comfort to the people that they have left behind.' Aug22-23: 19,30 (Ihr)Belfast £12,Telegraph. 00(£10.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28» SHARON NEILL - SECOND SIGHT Sharon Neill The Pod, Festival Square, Lothian Road ‘0131 228 9950 » See p: 186 Sharon's been blind since birth. Since the age of 15, she has been able to relay messages from loved ones in the spirit world to friends and relatives in this world. 'Previews An incredible gift' Irish Times. 0 (Ihr)hr)£ 10.£5.0000(£9.00) Aug 2-7,11Jul-14,30-Aug 18-20: I:15.IS.15.00O0(IOQhr) Aug8-10,15-17,21-24: £12.00(£10.00) Worid Premiere • EE3I Dates 27282 3031 12 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 76 77 28 29 SHERLOCK HOLMES: MURDER IN EDINBURGH Frantic Redhead Productions Danish Cultural Institute, 3 Doune Terrace ‘0131 226 0000 • See p:l 79 Walk with Holmes and Watson along the Water of Leith through Dean Village and solve a murder to save an Edinburgh lass. 'Captivating, off-beat show demonstrates street level'ns)Evening Aug 6-8,theatre 11-15,1of8-22:the14.highest 30 (IhrBOmi £8.00 (£7.News 00) Dates:272829 303 3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 77 28 SHERLOCK HOLMES:THE DELICATE ART OF MURDER Frantic Redhead Productions Dean Gallery, 73 Belford Road • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 179 A strenuous outdoor walk with the master sleuth and his faithful Watson racing to solve the case of a missing heiress. Incredible locations. Good fun. This newest Frantic13-16,Redhead production is a £8.must-see. Aug 18-23: noon(lhr40mins) 00(£7.00) Worid Premiere Dates:2728293031 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627; SHIRLEYVALENTINE One World Actors Productions C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 178 Shirley Valentine packs her bags and heads for the sun. 'Gone to Greece... ' But will her journey from resigned fatalism to fulfilled self-discovery bring her back? Sharp and Russell'£9.s theatrical Aug sassy l-l 1,1revival 3-24: 19.ofWilly 45 (Ihr45mins) 50(£7.50) classic. tUl Dates 27 28 29 30 3 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 2829 SHOGUN MACBETH American High School Theatre Festival Church Hill Theatre, Momingside Road ♦ 0131 447 011 I • See p: 178 This brilliant adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy is produced by one of the best high school theatre departments in the USA. Full of betrayal, passion and sword fighting - this is(Ihr)not£6.to00(£4. be missed. Aug4,9: 00) Aug6: 22,14.20.440040(Ihr) Aug7: (Ihr) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 M 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Try our comprehensive search facility on www.edfringe.com/shows

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SHOLOM ALEICHEM - NOW YOU'RE TALKING - PART 2 Lone Star Theatre Company C, Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 Saul Reichlin returns with a new, pre off-Broadway programme of his celebrated adaptation of the stories of SholomAleichem.1****'Scotsmon. 'Astonishing' Metro. 'Some ofJul the30-Aug best9,Jewish storytelling i n the world' Jewish Telegraph, www.saulreichlin.com 11 -24: 17.15 (I hr) £8.50 (£7.50) World Premiere • HOI Dates 7a: 30 3i H3 45678 9 10 11 12 13 14 II 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262 SHORT N' SWEET SOFA Productions Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 A joy inspired new selection of theatrical pieces, featuring comedy, drama, musicals and more. 'There's more inventiveness in these excerpts than in many a show' Scotsman. Aug 16-25: 'S16.uperb 30 (Ihrfeats ISmiofns) imagination £5.00(£4.00) and fine acting' Fringe Report. World Premiere Dates:27 28 s3031 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 SILENCE BY S. BECKETT Demarco-Rocket: DMS Theatre Croup Rocket @ St John's Hall,West End, Princes Street • 0131 228 9919 • See p: 188 Exploring conflicting principles of archetypal and contemporary in a woman from the Balkans. Defining common and specific causes in private hell known as flow of consciousness. Lesson of anatomy of psychical vibrations; schizophrenic war in the consciousness of an16.ordinary woman.£6.00 (£4.00) Jul 31-Aug1 15,17-23: 10 (Ihr40mins) World Premiere • ET-n Dates:27281 - 3 3n i 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26; SIMPLE SIMON Harland Hamstrings Theatre Group The Subway, 69 Cowgate (Under George IV Bridge) • 0131 225 6766 • See p: 191 Simon needs to be left alone but Simon can't be. He sees potential in others - so he must be used to manipulate those who can perform. Vitriolic drama attacking media manipulation. Written Aug4-5, 7-12,14-17: 14.30by(IhrFringe ISminveteran s) £5.00(£4.Alan00)Hunter. World Premiere • FTETH Dates:. - 7 : :.3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 :o 27 ;8 28 SISTER SISTER Boilerhouse Boilerhouse Venue,To be confirmed - call info line • Info: 0131 317 3966 » See p: 177 Spectacular outdoor production from a leading Scottish performance company. Fusing aerial performance, music and cinematic imagery, played out on a towering 10 metre-high labyrinth. Watch two sisters climb, fly and race for victory in a daring visual spectacle. Aug 21-23: 22.00 (SOmins) (Free Non-ticketed) Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 M 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SIXTEEN TYPES OF HAPPINESS Big State Theatre Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace *0131 226 7207 • See p:!84 Welcome to Murray's guesthouse! A highly energetic, inventive comedy with delightfully recognisable characters and ridiculous amounts of luggage. 'Make sure you catch Big State - they are refreshingly clever with their comedy' Chronicle 'Superb11-24:performances' Aug 18.15 (IhrSmins)Venue£7,0www.bigstate.co.uk 0 (£5,00) Dates: 27 28 »3C 31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 THE CauseSIXTH £ EffectWOMAN St Cut's, 5 Lothian Road • 0845 345 3531 • See p: 189 'The Sixth Woman' is a drama about a successful novelist who fears one thing - and marries it five times. Nobel Prize winning author, Saul Bellow, relives his turbulent relationships women:£7,his00 (£5. mother Aug 7-9: 18.30with (Ihr20mins) 00) and his five clever, beautiful wives. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3, 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 A SKELETON IN THE CLOSET Cast Offs Youth Theatre Croup Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge • 0131 225 6575 » See p: 176 Joe 15, has a secret A comic-tragedy exploring history, sexuality and identity. Share one young man's discovery that the past is not such a foreign country after all and that can yield Aug it19-23: 13.20 unlikely (I hr 20minallies. s) £5.00 (£4.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 164

SKIN Three Bugs Theatre Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge • 013 I 225 6575 • See p:176 One journeys the apart mind around to see || what day, makesoneusman, tickone and bench. what that'Skin'ticking means,intoastheonerecesses man's lifeoffalls him. 19-25: Physical17.2theatre, Aug 0 (I hr I Omisurreal ns) £5.comedy, 00 (£3.50) intelligent drama. World Premiere ' Dates: 27 28 29 3o 3i i23 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 SKIRTS Z Theatre Company 1 Venue 45, Old St Paul's Church Hall, Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • See p:l93 I I'd like to compare Skirts to a daffodil in spring. I won't Instead Skirts bakes 1 together threea cross-dresser, lonely gentlemen, anforms S&Mthegymperfect instructor andEclair.a gran whose dead | husband was and sticky Aug4-9: ns) n£5.s) 00(£4.00) Aug 11-15:21.23,00(SOmi 05 (SOmi World Premiere • HSU J Dates: 27 28 2° ;7 : . 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 I 3 14 I 5 1 2 l7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 | THE SLEEPING POLICEMAN Northern Theatre Company Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street» 0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 3 Danny' from Marge, Bil yestranged 's running from himself, the runs inand,thein <4I stilettos,s onEddiethecanrunbarely walk. Two brothers and Jazz theirhasadventures wonderful Street, Aug 2,4,6,8,world 10,12,1of4: Osmond 19.20 (I hr 20mi ns) £6.Manchester. 50 (£5.50) I Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 1 4 6 8 10 12 13 14 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 J A SMILE FELL IN THE GRASS The Paper Birds Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 » See p: 186 j Inspired by the life of Sylvia Plath, five female journeys collide, creating a unique and | beautiful theatrical experience, united by movement images, text and live music. I 'Previews Sassy, funny, poignant'I: 14.Dr.00Francombe. Jul-8,131-Aug Aug 2-4, 6 1-15, 18,20,14.25:00 (I14.(Ihr)hr)00 (I£9.£5.hr)5000£8.(£7.0500)(£6.50) Aug 9-10,16-17,21 -24: World Premiere • HSU Dates: 27 28 2930H ii3456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 SMOKE AND MIRRORS Rascal Yanngang Bedlam Theatre, I lb Bristo Place • 0131 225 9893 • See p:l76 j 'Smoke and Mirrors' from Neil Gaiman, the award winning author of 'The Sandman', | Rascal Vanngang bring three dark, modern fairytales to the stage in this world premiere. A bleak23.0parody endings! j Preview 0£8.(Ihr)00(£6.£4.of00life, 00)(£3.these 00) black comedies leave NO happy Aug 12-23:Aug23.11:00(Ihr) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26272829 3 SNIPERCULTURE BY JOHNNY BROWN underground utopia (Scotland) Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, off Lothian Road • 0131 228 1404 • See p: 192 Medea morphs'NewCourtney a rock 'n' rollhugesuicide bomber. with Directed by Tam Dean Burn. theatricalLovegenreintoemerging... fun, pulsating life' Joyce McMillan, Scotsman. Preview 00 (Inhrs) 30mi (£4.(£4.000)0 U) Aug I:8:19.Jul22.3031:00(I(Ihr17.hr30mi £ 10.0n0s)(£7.£7.550)0Aug Aug 2, 30mi n s) 3: 11.30 (I hr 30mi 30minns)s) Aug 45 (I hr 30mins) Aug Aug 5,7:119.0: 113.5 (Ihr30mins) Aug 9:6: 11,16.1455 (I(I hrhr 30mi ns) World Premiere • EC31 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SOME KIND OF LOVE STORY Court Theatre Company C cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 Have you ever if someone tellingsomeone the truth?so much Has someone' depended on thatwondered truth? Have you everwasloved you didn's tlifewanteverit be the truth? Julto 31-Aug 24: 22,30Unmissable (SOmins) £7.Arthur 50 (£6.50)Miller. FTHIl Dates 272829 30 31 I 23 4 5 678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 Go on... be a STAR! Join our friends scheme and support our work from as little as £8. Contact admin@edfringe.com or 0131 226 0026 for more details

SOMETHING ATAXI DRIVER IN LIVERPOOL SAID... Quarantine Edinburgh Ski Club Rooms, 2 Howe Street » 0131 226 0000 • See p: 180 something a taxi driver in Liverpool said... Performance for all the senses - A journey made alone in total darkness - Full of sound and smell - 8 minutes 30 seconds... fornsthe30secs)soul'£4.BBC Ireland. Aug 19: 19.013.'0T-heatre 21.0 -16. 00 (8mi 00 (£3.Radio 00) Northern Aug20-23: 0 0 0, 1 9. 0 0+ 21. 0 0(Smins30secs) Asyourjoumeyismadealonepleasebookan individual 10 min slot at the box office and arrive 10 mins early. Dates: 27 28 » 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SOMEWHERE OVERTHE RAINBOW Yellow Bricks Theatre Company Diverse225Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket 0131 8961 • Seep:l80 Bound around themes of entrapment and a pursuit for freedom, a mental odyssey begins for four women inmates. Culminating in a tender issue, this vivid drama is enhanced emotive.Premiere Aug 18-21:with 18.00slick (45michoreography ns) £4.50 (£3.50) and contemporary music. DeeplyWorld Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SONG & DANCE MAN Mike Maran Productions Stage 0131 557by Stage I 155 ♦Edinburgh See p: 191Academy, 42 Henderson Row Gustav Mahler's life told and sung by Herald Angel winner Mike Maran ('Private Angelo,' 'RD Laing', 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin' ***** Scotsman). A symphony of laughter and Aug 8-21, 23:00(lhr30mins) 17.tears, 00 (I with hr 30mimusic ns) £ 12.arranged 00 (£9.00)for(£30.virtuoso 00 Familysextet ticket forby4) Karen Wimhurst Aug 22: I6. Signed performance Aug 12 World Premiere Dat« 2728293031 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SOUND EFFECTS OF DEATH AND DISASTER Good Cop, Bad Cop Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place • 0131 226 5425 • See p: 192 In seconds a person can die... In minutes a city can crumble. An audio promenade performance that reveals the unexpected in the familiar, and raises suspicions of what really goes on14.45behind doors. Aug (40minns)s)closed £5.00 (£3. 50) Aug 18-23: 18-23: 21.00 (40mi UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SOUTHERN DISCOMFORT Butch Hammett In Association With Fringe Management Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Fast trucks, fisticuffe, and farm animals! Come hear Hammett's rebellious daydreams about Bird Dog, the pissed Vietnam Vet, Hoppy (who offers unusual sex advice) and other Southern originals in this hysterical y'alltemative show. 'Southern Fried Hilarity'I -4,6,LA11,Review. Aug Aug 8-10, 15-17,13-14, 22-24:18,213.1,205:0 (I13.hr)00£9.(I 0hr)0 (£8.£8.000)0 (£7.00) European Premiere • tTTI Dates 27282930 11 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 23 SOUVENIRS OF AN EMOTION TOURIST Mid-Manhattan Moving Company Rocket556@3102* Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 Seep:l87 Like Baudelaire's Flaneur, life presents the contradiction of being present and removed at the same time, an emotion tourist In a new work that lives between definitions of genre, Preview 16.45 ntension (SOmi £5.is created 5500) where parameters intersectEuropean Premiere Aug 5-16:Aug16.44:5 (SOmi s) £8.n0s)0 (£6. Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 3 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 78 29 SPARKLESHARK Cowal Youth Theatre Rocket556@3102* Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 Seep:l87 CYT weave magic and menace in this story of inner city teenagers. A young boy on top of a council estate tower block uses storytelling like a modern day Scheherezade toAug4-9: stop a16.gang beating him 0up.0) 45 (Ihr) £4.00(£3. Dates: 27 28 29 30 : 3 4 3 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

SPAZ'EM AH COD HELP 'EM Theatre Productions Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place » 0131 226 5425 • See p:!92 A raunchy cabaret by AH GOD HELP 'EMTC. Ireland hosted the 2003 World Special'special' Olympics andcooking this is the dark side of thecrippled losers coitus. that didn't qualify. It spasms with Aug 7-16: 21.0acting, 0 (I hr I Omi ns) £7.5and0 (£4.post-catholic 00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SPOONFACE STEINBERG Aireborn Theatre Company Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083* Seep:192 An intensely moving, funny and profound monologue by an autistic child. Incorporating a live opera singer,theLeeeyesHall'ofs anmulti-layered script allows an understanding and vision of the world through Previews 00 (45minextraordinary 00 00) individual. Aug 2-5,7Jul-12,31-Aug 14-24: 18.I: 018.0 (45mi s) n£7.s) 0£3.0 (£6. QZH Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 13 4 5 678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 2829 SPOONFACE STEINBERG In Yer Space Rocket Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 556@3102* Seep:l87 Aaward-winning monologue byplayanabout exceptional child,meaning Spoonface, s extraordinary, faith, loveautistic and the of life,Leeis Hall' at turns funny, intensely moving and profound, here presented in an innovative and original style. Aug 11-16,18-23: 12.15 (Ihr) £7.50(£6.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 STAGS AND HENS Crumpet Theatre Company Rocket @ St John's Hall,West End, Princes Street« 0131 228 9919 * See p: 188 From award-winning Stags andclassHenssocialis aclub. lively,Don' coarse, truthfulthecomedy set in thewriter toiletsWilly of a Russell, tacky working t miss Crumpet' s 15th Fringe appearance. Aug 18-23: 14.40 (Ihr I Smins) £6.00(£5.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829

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re THE STEAMIE Edinburgh People's Theatre (EPT) St Peter's, Lutton Place • 0131 226 0000 ’ See p: 190 Lisetfe,tolove,playlaughter laundry.asWhat a Hogmanay! Tony Roper' classicyearis to packedandhouses EPT celebrates its diamond jubilees modern and its 45th atAugthe2,4Fringe. -9,11-16,Book 18-23:early 19.45to(2hn;avoid ) £7.disappointment! 00 (£6.00) Dates 726 2 30 1 3 4 I 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 STEVEN BERKOFF'S EAST PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS Royal Lyceum Theatre Company Royal Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street • 0131 248 4848 ♦ See p: 188 Steven performance. Shakespeare' s villains. for GroundBerkoff Zero. in2 August: One Man31 July: (Tell-Tale Heart,Actor, Dog).I August: 'BerkoffRequiem once more commands the stage with his formidable talent' Stage. Jul 31 -Aug 2: 20.00 (I hr 40mins) £ 12.00 (£ 10.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I I 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE STRAITS BY GREGORY BURKE Paines Plough Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, off Lothian Road *0131 228 1404 • See p: 192 The second playwith by theDrum writer of smash hit 'Gagarin Way.' Directed by Johneagerly Tiffany,awaited a co-production Theatre Plymouth and Hampstead Theatre. 'New1: 19.writing powerhouse Paines Plough' TimeAugOut2: 12.30 (I hr 30mins) Preview Aug 0 0 (I hr 30mi n s) £8. 5 0 (£4. 0 0) Preview Aug 3: 16.45 (I hr0,230mi (£8.5n0)s) (£4.00 U) Aug (I(Ihrhr30mi Aug 3: 11.ns)45£ 14.(I hr0030mi Aug 5,7,81,0,12,14,19,17,22:2World 1:19.15.1545Premiere 30mins)n•s)HSU Aug 6,15:9,119,3,f 136,0 2(Ihr30mins) Dates: 27 28 29 3 . ■ I 1 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 II 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 242526 27 28 29 STRANGERS Strange Land Project pend fringe @ gateway, Gateway Theatre, Elm Row.« 0131 317 3939 « See p: 186 Strangers organized worldStrange whereLand guilt project no longercombines exists. Anewmurder. the verge of- andisorganization. writing,Two men on experimental concepts of dramaturgy and performance i n a close collaboration between Aug 4-10: director, noon (Ihr)playwright £8.00 (£6.00)and actors. World Premiere » Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 M 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 [9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 STRINDBERG TRIPLE BILL Nordic Theatre Company Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Nordic Theatre of Scandinavia' intriguing writersCompany with this presents triple bil aofunique one-actinsight plays:into'TheoneStronger' , 'Pariah' sandmosta comedy ' T he First Warning' . Preview Aug 2: 14. 4 5 (Ihr45mins) £4. 0 0(£3. 00) FTHJ1 Aug 3-15: 14,45 (Ihr45mins) £6.50 (£5.50) Dates:27 28 29 30 31 i z 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 (SUNDAY IS)THE NEW SATURDAY NUTS C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0870 701 5105- See p: 178 Sunday supplement Thesupplements. new girl on theDoes job anyone overcomes sthem? block with an exclusive expose on...satire! Sunday reallywriter' readfarcical Horrified colleagues attempt to hold front page, with extraordinarily Aug 1-9,11-24: 14.00(Ihr) £6.50(£5.50) World Premiereresults. • nmn Dates 113 4 56789 0 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SURPRISE PACKAGE Saughtonhall Drama Group Saughtonhall United Reformed Church, 87 Saughtonhall Drive • 0131 539 0491 • See p: 190 Hilarious comedy. Viva Espana! Here comes the Tinsley family, Grandma in tow. Blackpool with relief.andThey' ve all gone to Spain. Can Juanito at the Pension Maria4-9:cope19,sighs Aug 3with 0 (2hrs)events £7.00 (£6.0general 0) mayhem before the final surprise? Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SUSANNAH YORK -THE LOVES OF SHAKESPEARE'S WOMEN EVA Management St George's West Church, 58 Shandwick Place « 0131 225 7048 • See p: 189 Award-winning actress, Susannah York, returns to Edinburgh with her international hit exploring the love that binds some of Shakespeare's most famous and infamous women. Vital, intelligent... a sensation'£l0.0Daily Mail. Aug7,11-14,18-21,25: Aug 8-9,15-16,22-23: 14,14.3030(I(IhrlSmins) hr I Smins) £ 11.000(£9. (£ 10,000)0) Dates:,* ;it.*• s. .345 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 166

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SWEET FA Theatre of Relativity Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street •0131 226 0000 • See p: 191 Peter Brook's Empty Space in its purest manifestation. Come and enjoy an hour of complete nothingness - no set, no actors, no plot, no sound, not even a script The perfect Previewantidote Aug 2: 1.to40 (Ithehr) noisiest £200 (£1.festival 00)£3.00(£2.on0Earth. Aug3-7,9-10,16-18,20-25: 1. 4 0 (Ihr) 0) 50% off if you stay to the end. World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 3c 3 t 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 SWEETIErA MONOLOGUE FORTWO PEOPLE Fingers Crossed Theatre | Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place • 0131 226 5425 • See p:!92 J Come and meet Sweetie, Sweetie looks different, talks different, is different but not 1 for the reasons you think! You may not agree with her, but you can't ignore her. Sweetie let thatns) £5.happen. Aug 7-10:won' 13.00t (35mi 50 (£3.00) | Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ; !3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 S TAILS YOU LOSE Pleasance Theatre | Pleasance Courtyard,60The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Seep:l86 i He's dying to know the one thing his father can't tell him.. By Fringe First nominated playwright John Finnemore. ***** 'All you could look for in a good drama, some' **** 'Brilliantly Previewsand Jul 1then 31-Aug I: 14.Metro. 45 (Ihr20mins) 00 scripted' L/st. Aug 1,123-15, 14.45 (I hr££5.20mi Aug 2-5, 9-10,7-8,16-17, 1-24:18-20, 14.4525:(Ihr20mins) 10.0n0s)(£9.£9.00)00 (£8.00) World Premiere‘HSU 1 Dates 2728293031 1 23 4 5 678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425 2c TALES FROM OVID Different Bodies Venue 45, Old St Paul's Church Hall, Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • See p:l93 Myth, metamorphosis and straightforward lust combine in Ted Hughes'Whitbread award-winning translations of Ovid. Dance, music and verse create a realm of the imagination on stage. Fresh new theatre company: 'Theatre depicts our DREAMS our FANTASIES and our£6.NIGHTMARES' . Aug Aug 17:18-23:16.114.5 (Ihr30mins) 15 (Ihr30mins) 50 (£5.00) Dates: 27 2S 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 TALES OF PASSION,TALES OF WOE From the Top Theatre Rocket @ Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket • 0131 225 5333 • See p: 187 Adapted from Sandra Gulland's bestselling trilogy on the extraordinary life of Josephine Bonaparte. From the Top Theatre returns with a moving portrayal of the woman Aug 11-16,who18-23:escaped 17.15 the (Ihr)guillotine £5.00(£4,0and 0) became Napoleon's enchantingWorldEmpress. Premiere Dates: 272829 3031 12 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 TALKSEXSHOW Volcano Theatre Company Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 • Seep:192 Something has gone wrong between men and women. Luckily, our new-age sex guru is here to put things right A hilarious show with video, lecture and live demonstration. 'PaulI: Davies is a perfectly Previews1Jul5-16,31-Aug 19.45 (IhrlOmins) £6.00convincing slimeball' Time Out Aug Aug 8-9, 2,5-7,12-14,22-24: 19-21;19.19.4545(IhrlOmins) (I hr I Omins)£ 10.£9.0000(£8.(£7.000)0) Dates: 27 28 29 3 31 1134 5 6 78 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 TALL TALES Moving Parts Theatre Company & WHALE Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket *0131 225 8961 • See p: 180 Moving Parts & WHALE present a fantastical journey in to the worlds of fables, poetry and real life stories. Directed by critically acclaimed Hong Kong based company,Theatre f. '*0****' Aug 5-9: 19.30 (Ihr)du£7.Pi50(£5. 0) Scotsman. World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

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THE TANGO (HOWTO DO) Thirteen Theatre Company C too, St Columba's by the Castle, Johnston Terrace • 0870 701 5105 * See p:l77 Buried beneath a pile of props, prosthetics and costumes, thirteen actors demonstrate their craft in a masterclass for all would be performers/politicians/professors (delete as appropriate) and anyone who's ever asked Who12.am45 (Ihr) I?' £7.50(£6.50) (£5.50) Aug 10-24: Worid Premiere Dates: 27 28 2930 31 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2 TARTAN BITES Homerun Theatre Company Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket * 0131 225 8961 • See p: 180 Two one-act comedies. The first 'Little Elvis and the Ginger Princess' about double standards and contradictions. What happens when your relationship makes you go mad.18-23: The second by a former£4.5writer Aug 21,30 (Ihr30mins) 0 (£4.00)from the Traverse (Young) WritersUKGroup. Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 TEA WITH MRS PANKHURST New Strides Productions Calton 0131 226Theatre 0000 • CafeBar, See p: 178Calton Centre, 121 Montgomery Street Selina Cooper took tea with Mrs Pankhurst Together they fought for votes for women. But which of them truly challenged established order. To find out take tea with Mrs Pankhurst. Preview 17.30 (ICakes hr ISmi£7.nincluded £5.0000)(£3.in 0the0) ticket Aug 4-24:Aug17.33:0 (IhrlSmins) 0s)0 (£5. World Premiere • ECU Dates 2728 29 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 TEECHERS Leicestershire Youth Arts St0131Ann'557s Community 0469 » Seep:Centre, 189 South Gray's Close, Cowgate Skool's crap. But u always remember a gud teecher and drama's everyone's favourite lesson cos u don't write owt So we thought we'd put on this right gud play 2 celebrate Aug 12-23:the14.end 00(Ihr)of £6.skool. 00(£4.Come 00) if u want Dates: 27 23 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 TERRY PRATCHETT'S GUARDS! GUARDS!' Wonderland Productions C, Chambers Street ♦ 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 A massive fire-breathing dragon threatens to incinerate the city of Ankh-Morpork and the City Watch are in trouble! The company that brought you the sell-out Mort WyrdAugSisters intrigue. Juland30-31, 1-9,1take 1-24:you15.0back 0 (I hr to35miDiscworld ns) £7.50 (£6.for50)more (£5.50magic Children)and World Premiere • n.T Dates 272829 3031 1 1 3 4 S 6789 10 I I 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 THEATRE SUNIL - ICARO Nokia Orange Assembly Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street *0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 Daniel Finzi Pasca stars in a tragic-comic one-man show - with a twist Dedicated to Icarus and to humankind's struggle to defy fate and fend off the pain in life. 'The audience with laughter and emotion' Cahiers JEU, Montreal. Aug 2-7,111wept -14, Aug 8-10, 5-17,18-21, 22-24:25:16.16.1010(I (Ihrhr20mi20mins)ns)£ 11.£ 10.000(£0 (£9.10.000)0) UK Premiere»HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 1 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2S THEBANS - BY LIZ LOCHHEAD Theatre Babel Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street *0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 'Scotland's greatest living dramatist' (Scotland on Sunday) and multi-award winners Babel after 2002myths. sell-out'Breathtaking... success 'Medea'incandescent... . Epic love and war stories based collaborate on Oedipusagain and Antigone unmissable...' Independent on Medea. Aug 2-3:115.2-14,15 1(2hrs) £5.00 £10.00 (£9.00) Aug Aug 5-7, 8-10,15-17,29-21: 2-24:15.15.1515(2hrs) (2hts) £ 12.00 (£ 10.00) World Premiere»HSU Dates 27 28 2 i 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

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THINK NO EVIL OF US - MY LIFE WITH KENNETH WILLIAMS Nokia Orange Assembly Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 David Benson's legendary Fringe First winner returns for one special performance. 'Unforgettable and inspirational theatre' Independent on Sunday. 'A tour-de-force' Scotsman. Aug 18: 14.'1A0 (Imasterpiece hr 30mins) £ 10.of0comic 0 (£9.00)timing' Evening Standard. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THEY DON'T SHOOT POETS THIN WALLS BCDP 78th Street Theatre Lab St Cut's, 5 Lothian Road • 0845 345 3531 • See p: 189 Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street •0131 226 2428 » See p: 176 ] Frederico Garcia Lorca' s prophetic words: ' t hey don' t shoot poets' were uttered A darkly humorous and deeply moving play that interweaves the story of 12 around a year lifebefore hisdeath) brutalthrough murder... This new playmusic, explores Lorca's extraordinary (and powerful drama, and passionate neighbours i n a century old residential building over a ten-year period, as their lives j contemporary flamenco dance. collide2-4,in6-7,comic, tragic18,and sometimes violent ways. 'G00ripping... engaging... ' NYTimes. i JulAug 30-Aug hr) £5.00)00 (£3.00) Aug 7-10,14-16: 20.15 (IWorld hr) £7.Premiere 00 (£5.00) • HSU Aug 1 1, 1 3-14, 2 0-21, 2 5: 18. 3 0 (I hr I Smi n s) £ 10. (£9. 0 0) 17-23:6,20.111-13: 5 (Ihr)20.1£7.5 (I50(£6. Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 18.30 (I hr I Smins) £ 11.00 (£ 10.00) European Premiere • EEJ1 | p , 30 3iii34I6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2123 24 25:62 Dates:27 28 29 30 31 ii3 456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 I THICK THIS IMAGINARYWOMAN Scamp Volcano Theatre Company 1 Jongleurs Comedy Club, Leith Street» 08707 87 07 07 » See p:!83 Smirnoff THICK by Jerry Springer black The Opera' s Rick Bland. 3 performers - 12 characters inhis 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 • Seep:Cowgate, 192 (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) I this kitsch, unpredictable comedy about a simple man, non-alcoholic gin and A beautiful, devastating testimony of bitter loss and tender memory. This haunting, |l family secret. A bitterly funny, painfully tender tale of innocence and hope. sexy rock cabaret opens the throttle on honesty, pain and emotion. ' F or sheer flair J Aug 1-7,111,5-17, 13-14,22-24: 18-21,16.25:00 I6.(I hr00(lhr20mins) raw energy Volcano some beating' Aug 8-10, 20mins) £ 10.0£9.0 (£9.00(£8. 00) 00) World Premiere • FTTH and Previews Jul 31-Aug I: 18.1takes 5 (IhrlOmins) £6.00 0Observer. Date, 113 456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Aug8-9,15-16,22-24: Aug 2,5-7,12-14,19-21:18.18.1515(IhrlOmins) (I hr I Omins)£10.£9,000(£8. 0 (£7.00)0) \ THICKAS THIEVES Dat e s : 27 28 29 30 31 Il34 5 6 789 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 | Hard Graft Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances o Cowgate and Victoria Street) THIS IS SOAP 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 » Seep:l92 It'dos with FUNNY. It' s DARK. They' re THICK. And they' re THIEVES. Whatseen'wouldEsther YOU C,c Chambers Street • 0870 701 5105 » See p: 177 a dead body? ' T he most exciting piece of theatre I' v e ever Filling the Neighbours gap for Fringe-goers and back for another bite at the ankles of Coleman-Hawkins BBC.50www.weirddoug.com Previews (I5hr)0) £4.00 figures we know and love. 'Camp as it comes and a great way to start any Aug 2-24:Jul14.31-Aug 50 (Ihr) I:£7,14.50(£6. World Premiere • HBB Festival Fringe day' Scotsgay. 'Battily inspired' Evening Standard. Worid Premiere • Em Date. 723293031 113 456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Aug 1-9,11-24: 18.45 (SOmins) £6.50 (£5.50) Dates 728 291 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 Troika Productions proudly preset THIS IS US Redhead Bedlam Theatre, 11 b Bristo Place » 0131 225 9893 • See p: 176 Six wittily reconstructed interviews taken with real men and women, asking questions we don't normally choose to answer. Commended for dramatic innovation by N.S.D.F. selectors, this penetrating play reveals how surprisingly similar the Augsexes 11-16,actually 18-23: 15.are.30 (Ihr) £7,00(£5.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 2829 3031 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 THIS LIME TREE BOWER Arthur Miller Richard Jordan Productions <£ Belgrade Theatre Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 Olivier Award-winning playwright, Conor McPherson's highly acclaimed play has its first major production since premiering at the Bush Theatre. 'Sheer brilliance' Independent. 'An hilarious£5.0portrait of provincial Irish life' Time Out. Aug I: 16.45 (Ihr30mins) 0 (Ihr30mins) Aug2-7,12-14,18-21,25: Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 16.16.4545(Ihr35mins) £ 10.£9.0000(£8. (£9,000)0) HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRIN® Venue 4^ Jeffrey Street 1 THIS WAY UP SHOWCASE BAC Artists 11th to 23fd August 8.10pm. Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083- Seep:192 Box officl: 0131:556 0476 Filter, Gecko, Patter, and Sound&Fury are four young companies developing Tickets: £7 (£5.50 Concessions) groundbreaking new work through London's Battersea Arts Centre. Visual, visceral, funny and compelling, Aug 17-24: 10,30 (Ihr) £7.they50(£6.hit50)Edinburgh fresh from an Arts Council backed UK tour. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THEY ARE COMING A Mastery of Song Rocket @ St John’s Hall,West End, Princes Street • 0131 228 9991 • See p: 188 Experience the sound that casts away evil spirits,ritualdissolves mental blocks and cures you. 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THONG Breeze Productions Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket • 0131 225 8961 • Seep: 180 The Thong open&itsperformed doors in abyplayNaomi that'sBreeze. proud to'Mbeagnetic... pants! Edgy, comedy,Detective drama &Agency mysterykickswritten mesmerising... good' Premiere Three Weeks. Aug 4-9,18-23: 21.hilarious... 30 (45mins) compelling' £5.00 (£4.00) Box Office. 'Just damn World • QZH Dates: 27 28 29 ?0V . 3 4 I 6 7 8 9 10 I 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 THOSE EYES,THAT MOUTH Grid Iron The Second Floor, 6 Mansfield Place • 0131 226 0000 • See p: 190 or How to be Alone. A flat suspended between sleep and wake. Intimacy. A woman. Abestpianist. lovers, dangersGuardian. and desires from Grid Iron, 'one of the FringeAugHalf-remembered companies lastns) £5.decade' Previews 2,3-4:16.00 5: 21.00 (I(IofhrhrtheII Omi 0000 Previews Aug 3-4: 21.00 (I hr I Omins) Previews Aug Omi n s) £ 10. Aug 7-12,14-19,21 -25: 2l.00(lhr 16.00 (I hr IIQmi Ominns)s) £ 10.00 (£8.00) Aug7-12,14-19,21-25: World Premiere • mi Dates: 27 28 22 i t 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THOSE WORDS Wren Sweet at the Crowne Plaza, 80 High Street ♦ 0131 226 0000 » See p: 191 'I am leaving this Los Angeles for good I pray. It is an Aquarian experiment, and I want no part of it.' Join Wren's darkly comic look at what happens when those three little 21.words Aug 18-25: 40 (I hrslipI Omioutns) £6.00 (£5.00) European Premiere Dates: 27 28 22 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 3 Androgynous Productions C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge ♦ 0870 701 5105 ♦ See p: 178 An exciting physical, visual and aural exploration of female identity. A sensory and emotive soundscape leads three women through their search for the deep rooted connection woman to pain.- EOI Aug 1-9,11-24:between 15.15 (BSmi ns) £5.to50woman, (£4.50) mother to daughter and WorldbirthPremiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 Il3 45 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2829

THREE FICKLE PIGS Rezerection Theatre Company Bedlam Theatre, I I b Bristo Place • 0131 225 9893 » See p: 176 Once upon a time there were three Hoggish Bigots, who possessed just enough motivation to get out of bed... in the afternoon. Enlightenment is offered when their landlord and genetically modified dog present a challenge to change their destiny. Aug 18-23: 19.20 (Ihr20mins) £6.00 (£5.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 THETHREE MUSKETEERS Two Shades of Blue George Square Gardens, George Square •0131 662 8740 • See p: 181 Follow D'Artagnan and his comrades on their mission to save their queen and country from deadly intrigue, dastardly villains, and some of the worst puns ever heard. In association with Oxford/Cambridge University Light Entertainment Societies, Aug 3,9: 18.www.threemusketeers.org.uk 00 (I hr 30mins) £5.00 (£4.00) World Premiere • HEU Dates: 27 28 29 30: . 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28» Greyfriars Kirk House, 86 Candlemaker Row •0131 225 6575 • See p: 187 Aug 4-9: 15.30 (Ihr30mins) £5.00 (£4.00) World Premiere • HSU Dates: 27 28 29 3c . .3 4 3 6 7 8 9 011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 THETIGER'S BRIDE Flying Machine C cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile 0870 701 5105 • Seep:l77 Angela Carter's grown-up fairytale is recreated with physical theatre, mask and music. A young Russian girl, gambled away by her reckless father, finds solace in the world of animals. Stunning evocation of a darkly sensual metamorphic world. Aug 10-24: 12.00(1 hr ISmins) £7.50 (£6.50) Worid Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29

THEATRE CORPORATION PR0DUCTI0M I OMLY FRINGE SHOWS FIRST UK APPEARANCE DWIGHT SHDl 17th - 25™ AllG 1ST G-30star of the 2002 montreal and aspen comedy festivals as seen on tour with jerry seinfeld and jay leno winner of the Seattle international comedy festival EDIKBORGH COMEDY ROOM I THE IRON I HOTTER SQUARE I ROYAL MILE Tickets from: Fringe Box Office 1180 High Street, Edinburgh | Tel: 0131 226 0000 I www.edfringe.com For more information visit us at www.edinburghcomedy.com | TICKETS: £7.50

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TIMON OF ATHENS Ealing Shakespeare Players Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace ♦ 0131 220 6109 ♦ Seep:l87 Acorruption. rare chanceMoney to seebuysShakespeare' s blisteringso Timon study ofhasfriendship, wealth and powerful plenty ofsellout them.2002. But what happens runs dry?£6.friends, ofVerona: Aug 11-16,when 18-23:the20.1money 5 (Ihr30mins) 00Two (£5.0Gentlemen 0) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728 29 TITUS ANDRONICUS KAOS Theatre Gateway Theatre, Elm Row ♦ 0131 317 3939 • See p: 181 Shakespeare' s cruels comedy death, warI and tasty child Savage and hilarious. A clown' bloodbath.of terror, 'Extraordinary! struggled to keeppie.breath' Independent. ' U nforgettable!' SundoyT/mes.' A genuine triumph' Financial AWARD WINNING THEATRE. Aug 14-16,18-25: I5.00(lhr40mins) £10.0Times. 0 (£8.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 i/ 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 TOAST Katy Slater C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0870 701 5105 » See p: 178 'Engaging, It's important to makejourney weekends special, ifand youmisunderstanding live on a stepladder... ' through theby even lovesauthor, of a bemused soul. Newbittersweet writing delivered intimately the sharing a simple story of stepladders, suitcases and toast Aug 1-24: 13.15 (ISmins) £4,50 (£3.50) World Premiere • EEH Dates 272829 1 3 it3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262 TONIGHT WE FLY Trestle Theatre Company George Square Theatre, George Square »0I3I 662 8740 • See p: 181 Award-winning Edinburghproduction fevouritesbased returnontothetheextraordinary festival with laifevibrant, fast-paced and shamelessly emotional and pictures ofmusic. artist Marc Chagall. World premiere featuring masks, text puppetry and live Klezmer Aug 14-24: 13.50 (Ihr20mins) £10,00 (£8.00) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7,8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 TOO MUCH THE SUN Green Room Productions Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) ♦ 0131 622Underbelly, 7434 • Seep:l92 AStorytelling, young thiefepilepsy, returnsseafaring, from prison and begins formake an eccentric clockmaker. lockpicking, andworking espionage this unique, play 'Preview a true delight' Daily Information. 2003 Cameron Mackintosh Award for Newlyrical Writing. Aug I: 13. 1 5 (IhrlOmins) £4. 0 0 Aug 3,6,8,10,13,15,17-18,20,22,24: 13.15 (I hr I Omins) £7.00 (£6.00) Worid Premiere • WHU Dates I 3 6 8 10 13 15 17 18 20 22 24 TOUCHED BY FIRE Debut Theatre Company C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge » 0870 701 5105 » See p: 178 AAndlunatic asylumwho receives three patients. A woman haunted. mantogether obsessed.is a stranger claims tothembenewapart Death. The one thing that binds Athem the one thing that will tear Aug 1-24: 20.50 (Ihr) £8.50(£7.50) World Premiere • HSU Dates 27 28 278 113 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE TOWN OF MICE The Performing Monkey Theatre Gateway Theatre, Elm Row • 0131 317 3939 • See p: 181 The is aninstruments original musical where theamusic played with play musical madeandof theatrical householdexperiment goods. It represents mix ofismusic, dance,1-12:sound15.15and(I hr)light£ 10,effects any words. Aug 00 (£8.0without 0) Aug 14-25: 22.30 (I hr) UK Premiere •EEgl Dates 2728292 113 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE TRAGEDY OF OTHELLA, THE HIP HOP DIVA OF VENICE BEACH HWS Rembiko Project Rocket556@3102 Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 ♦ Seep:l87 Opera, Hip-Hop, R&B, Rap. Shakespeare. Gender-reversed. 2003.Teenage America. The musiconwars rage butScotsman. jealousy threatens... 'By far the best young ensemble cast I'Preview ve seen the Fringe' Aug I: 21. 4 5 (I hr ISmi Aug3,5,7,9,13,15: 21,45 (Ihr ISmins)n£5.s) £7,00 (£3. 00(£5.00)00) European Premiere• EEH Dates: 27 28 29 30 : I 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 170

TRAVELLING LIGHT Stage Noir Theatre Company Komedia Roman♦ Seep:l84 Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace 0131 226 7207 '**** - Packs a big punch!' What's On in London. Stage Noir takes you on a journey to the ultimate destination through a collection of stories, with a blend of theatre and video, and drama. ISmi Contains Previewscomedy Aug ns) £4.00)0strong 0 language. Aug3-24: 10.01-2: 0(Ihr10.ISmi00 (Ihr ns) £8.00(£6. FTtTTI Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 9 TRAVERSE FOUR - LADIES AND GENTS BY PAUL } WALKER Semper Fi (Ireland) J Traverse @Yourcathedral Convenience, Behind theFourCatholic • 0131St228James 1404Place, » SeeEdinburgh. p:l92 « The merest of scratches and the underbelly begins to ooze... fumblings in alleyways... secret rendezvous... perverse pleasures in the oddest places... 1957... not for theAugfaint5-6:hearted. Previews (40minns)s) £7.50 (£4.00) Previews Aug 5-6: 21.20.19.111555 (40mi (40mi Previews Aug 5-6: ns) ns) £10.00 (£7.50) (£4.00 U) Aug 7-10, 1 2-17, 1 9-23: 19. 155 (40mi Aug 7-10, 1 2-17, 1 9-23: 20. 1 (40mi Aug 7-10,12-17,19-23: 21.15 (40minns)s) UK Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 TREBUS, BUSTER KEATON Demarco-Rocket: Dorainpoiteatro Rocket Demarco Roxburgh@ Place ♦ 0131Roxy556Art3102House, • SeeLady p: 187Glenorchy's Church, Trebus or the shadow's phenomenon... about Buster Keaton. Experience him through the personality, mind and emotion of his double. The unusual words, music and Aug language 16-25: 19.of40 the (Ihr)circus. £5.00(£4.One 00) life lived through another life. World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 TRICK BOXING Sossy Productions in association with Fringe Management Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square •0131 226 2151 • See p: 182 Dancing bamboozledboxerby hustlers, hot dancer, unwittingly becomesDanny, a championship in this hitbookies, comedyandwithonerapid-fire dialogue, energetic dances, ridiculous puppetry, true love... and boxing. 'A technical knockout!' Minneapolis Star Tribune. Aug I -3,61-7,5-17, 11,123-14, Aug 8-10, 2-24:18,15.20-21, 30 (I hr25:I Smi15.3n0s) (I£9.hr50I Smi(£8.n5s)0)£8.50 (£7.50)European Premiere • EEZI] Dates 27 28 29 30 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 23 24 25 A TRIPLE BILL OF SHAME Hip Street Productions Greyfriars Kirk House, 86 Candlemaker Row • 0131 225 6575 » See p: 182 Sex, death, blood, beer and gophers - three fools and their failing fantasies spiral chaotically in this frantic, darkly hilarious farce by the young winner of 2001's Terence Rattigan Aug 4-10,Award 12-17: for 19.20Dramatic (I hr I OminWriting. s) £5.00 (£4.00) World Premiere* HSU Dates: 2728 29 3031 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 , 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 TROJAN WOMEN Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace *0131 226 7207 • See p: 184 Visually striking, powerful, challenging. Euripides's archetypal play for modern times: the war has happened before and will again. As ever, the women are left to sweep up what remains... Previews Aug 11-2:8-22:13.113.0 1(Ihr) £4.00 Aug Aug 3-8, 9-10,112-15, 6-17,23-24: 13.010(I(Ihr)hr)£7.£8.0000(£5.(£6.00)00) FTTH Dates:2728293031 113 4 5 6 78 9 10 M 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 241 THE TROUBLE WITH JOAN ANTITH Theatre de los Monos C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 178 Joan AntithWhen is anmemories Artist in trouble. grip is weak slipping. become His lies,coming. thereonisreality only one placeandlefthisto fingers go. TheareArtist has eaten himself and the sickness is Aug 1-24: 21,25 (Ihr ISmins) £8.50(£7.50) World Premiere • ECU Dates 27 28 29 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2829

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TRUE SONS Debacle Theatre Company C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0870 701 SIPS* See p: 178 Innovative of Electra. Ancient dramain.isPerformers given a 21starecentury The place isadaptation London, 2003 - and the enemyGreek is closing from thetwist New10-16: Vic, known for its£6.integrated Aug 11.20 (Ihr) 50(£5.50) performance work in East London.World Premiere Dates: 27 28 » 30 3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ag TUSITALA - TELLER OF TALES The Mercators Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket • 0131 225 8961 • See p: 180 Harking to Robert Louis inStevenson - impressions writings. dramatisedbackreading presented period costume at oneofofhisthelifeOldandTown' s finestA 16th century houses. Aug 11-16: 17.30 (I hr I Smins) £6.00 (£5.00) World Premiere 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 TWELFTH PREMISE Oh What a Shame Productions C central, CaHton Hotel, North Bridge • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 178 It'firsts about... mangled choices,joy,friendship, love,lies,disease, death,breaking casual up,sex, times, drugs, hurt(ing), commitment denial,diseased despair,love, gay sex, healing,I -24:moving Aug 19.30 (Ion,hr) it'£8.s 5about 0 (£7.50)needing him in your bed, Hope. World Premiere • HZ2I Dates:272827x: 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262 12 ANGRY MEN Guy Masterson & Nokia Orange Assembly Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street •0131 226 2428 ♦ See p: 176 Guy Masterson directs all-star cast in Reginald Rose's Pulitzer winning courthouse drama. Bil David Bailey, Calvitto, Stephen Kevin Frost Eldon Owen(and O'Neill, Phil Nichol, Furst Ian Coppinger, others!). SimplySteve Unmissable! Aug 1-7, 1 2-14, 1 8-21, 2 5: 12. 3 0 (Ihr40mins) £I200(£I0.00) Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24: 1230 (Ihr40mins) £ 13.00 (£ 11.00) HHJ1 Dates: 27 28 29 3c. n3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 TWISTED Rapture Theatre Company Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place ‘0131 226 5425 • See p:l92 By Anthony Neilson. Twenty years ago Willis committed a crime, he believes himself reformed.tale, The investigator looking at his case has other ideas. A powerful and explosive s Fringe Aug 7-10: 12.30from (SSminthes) £7.author 00 (£4.5of0) lastAugyear'11 -16: 15.30success (55mins) 'Stitching'. UK Premiere Dates:2728293031 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627: TWO HOURS'TRAFFIC (INCLUDING INTERVAL) Appletree Theatre The Zoo, Kirk O' Field Parish Church, 140 The Pleasance • 0131 662 1222 • See p:!93 From Aeschylus to Andrew Lloyd Webber, the award-winning Appletree actors present aentertaining; fast and furious dash through the whole history ofWestern Theatre. Informative, fun guaranteed. Aug 10-16: 12.enormous 15 (Ihr45mins) £6.50 (£4.00) 'I laughed til I died'William Shakespeare. World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 M 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 ? 18 [9 20 21 72 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE TYPOGRAPHER S DREAM Bright Choice Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance ♦0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 Isstylish whatplayyoudiscovers are who what you really do? Adamengaging, Bock'sfunny subtle,look dreamsareareor are trulyyoumadewhatof.you'Delightful, atPreviews life' LiJulst. 30-Aug2: 'Critics Choice’ Sunday Telegraph. 17.10 (Ihr l1O0mi(Inhrs) £4.I Omi00ns) £7.00 (£5.50) Aug 11,123-15, Aug 3-4, 9-10,61-8,6-17, 1 -24:18,17.20,1025:(I hr17.I Omi ns) £8.00 (£6.50) European Premiere » HSU Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 UNCLE JACQUES' SYMPHONY Dominic Hoffman and Stages Theatre Company in association with Fringe Management Metro Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5/2 Bristo Square • 0131 226 2151 » See p: 182 Ovation Award winner (Best Actor, Best Writer) Hoffman expertly creates a language symphony from the voices of fascinating characters inhabiting his Uncle Jacques' universe. 'Dengrossing' elightfuly funny and Standard. poignant' Los Ange/es Times.'Deftly portrayed... always Evening Aug I -4, 6 -7, 1 1, 1 3-14, 1 8, 2 0-21, 2 5: 17. 0 0 (I hr 30mi Aug8-10,15-17.22-24: 17.00(IhrBOmins) £9.50(£8.n5s)0)£8.50 (£7.50) HZm Dates 272829303 113 456 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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The Grea^ Arc 200 Years

Maps happen because people question In that process of relentless questioning, mankind has I traveled a huge arc of learning in the last 200 years, since the Great Elrigonometrical Survey was launched in India in the beginning of the 19th Century. Setting itself an unprecedented task, to map 2900 km.section of the globe, n Cape Comorin to the Himalayas, this task pressed into service scientists, explorers, mountaineers... even surveyors, masquerading as Buddhist monks in search of a different kind of truth. In the beginning of the 21st century, it is perhaps itime to look back at the journey of mapping - from and barometers to GIS; from bathyscapes to sonar probes; from myths to real-time 3D reality. And, celebrating the Indo- British nature of the Great Survey, what could be more appropriate than a state-of the-art Indian exhibition in the UK. Edinburgh >5-24 August 2003 venue > aurora nova, st Stephen’s st. Stephens stree time > 10 am - 7.30 pm tickets > 5 &3 gbp box office > 0 131 5583853

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UNDER MILK WOOD Arkle Theatre Company Edinburgh Sheraton Hotel, Lothian Road *0131 226 0000 • See p: 180 Dylan Thomas' lyrical evocation of one day's life in a small Welsh seaside town. Arkle capture the essence of his 'Play for Voices' in this broadcast style production. To begin11-16: at the19.beginning... Aug 45 (2hrs) £8.50 (£6.50) Dates: 272829 bo3i 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 UNDER MILK WOOD Guy Masterson Productions St George's West Church, 58 Shandwick Place •0131 225 7048 • See p: 189 Guy Masterson's celebrated solo rendition stunningly revamped for Dylan's 50th Anniversary! Award-winning composer Matt Clifford's score vividly enhances Masterson's virtuosity. Thomas' magical world fantastically brought to life for the 21st Century. 'Brilliant, inventive, remarkable!' Times. 'Utterly moving!'Radio Scotland. Aug 1-7,12-14,18-21,25:16.116.5 (Ihr40mins) 15 (Ihr40mins)£11.£010.0(£I0. 00 (£9.00)00) Aug8-9,15-17,22-24: H-ll Dates 27 28 29 30 It3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 UNSUNG Guy Dartnell Theatre 34 Hamilton Place 0131 226Workshop, 5425 - Seep:l92 Time Out Award Winner Dartnell's unique, funny and moving journey through the world of sound, 'un-singing' and popular music. About defining moments, defining songs and finding your own voice (even if it is only Neil Young's). 'A triumph' Aug 19-24: 15.Guardian. 30 (Ihr20mins) £9.00 (£6.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 UNTITLED Teamwork Augustine' s, 41 «George IV Bridge 0131 225 6575 Seep:l76 Directed byArvind Gaur.this is a powerful solo rendition by Lushin Dubey using puppets characters Her character draws inspirationas from 'Medea'andandtouches mergesupon fact complex with fictionrelationships. portraying universal empowerment of women' s spirit. Aug 5,7,9,12,14,16,19,21,23,25: 15.00 (I hr) £9,00 (£6.00) UK Premiere Dates:27 28 29 30 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 '3 14 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 a UR N' UNDER Harland Hamstrings Theatre Group The 0131 Subway, 225 676669• Cowgate Seep:l9l(Under George IV Bridge) From the ensemble that brought you last year's sell-out 'Bouncers' comes this 'Rocky meets Rugby League' fantastic Godber comedy. Arthur Hoyle bets to 'train a team, the Auglikes 3-5,7of-12,which 14-17: has19,0never 0 (I hr I been Smins)seen' £5.00 -(£4.silly00)sod! FTHJ1 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE USUAL SUSPECTS 2Komedia Way Mirror Film &Lodge, Theatre Productions Roman Eagle 2 Johnston Terrace •0131 226 7207 • See p: 184 Double Oscar winner - live! Verbal Kint' ensnares customs officers into believing the mythical ' K eyset Soze' i s responsible for a multi-million dollar heist Numerous kil ings. The greatest trick everns)pulled Previews Aug I -3:7-21:22.the22.35devil (I5hr(Ihr30mins) 30mi £4.£7.50was (£3.0 (£5.5convincing 0)50) the world he didn't exist' Aug 4-7, 1 0-14, 1 3 5 Aug 8-9,15-16,22-23: 2235 (Ihr30mins) £8.50 (£6.50) HSU Dates 7282 30 123 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 THEVAGINA MONOLOGUES Monologues Ltd 18-22 Greenside Place ♦ 0870 606 3424 • See p:l80 Edinburgh Playhouse, For 2 nights only! Athese celebrity gala featuring someyetof the hottestmonologues. women on the performing world-famous, hilarious intimate 'Fringe OFirstrgasmic' /ndependent.' H ilarious' Sundoy Times. Witty, revealing, come, first served! Aug 24-25: 20.00(lhr40mins) £15.00 (£10.00)sexy'(£7,50)Evening News. Dates: 27 28 29 30 3u 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

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VANISHING POINT PRESENTS STARS BENEATH THE SEA Vanishing Point Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street •0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 A show about the brave, brilliant, barmy pioneers of deep sea diving and the lonely impulseJoin of delight that led them on hilarious journeys towards ingenious and tragic failure. us18-21, underwater. Aug I -7, 1 M 4, Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:25:17.17.000(I0 (IhrhrI SmiI Smins)ns)£ 11.£ 10.000(£0 (£9.10.000)0) EESD Dates f Ii3 4 5678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE VEGEMITE TALES itchy feetDome, theatre Pleasance I Bristo Square *0131 556 6550 • See p: 186 This hilarious captures it is to 'up sticks'20, move to London with a bunch ofplaymates. Afterwhat an unprecedented sold out weeks onandtheflat-share London Fringe,The Vegemite Tales comes to Edinburgh. JulAug312-4, -Aug6-7,1:10-14, 20.101(Ihr I 2Smi0,2n5:s) 20.£5.1000 (I hr I Smins) £ 10.00 (£8.50) 7-18, Aug 8-9,15-16,21-24: 20.10 (Ihr I Smins) £11.00 (£9,50) Da.es 7 e: si 113 4 56 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 VENGEANCE Kushite Theatre Company Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance «0I3I 556 6550 • See p: 186 A psychological thriller by Wayne Buchanan. Two brothers locked in age-long battles. Rage will and bepainleftbegin to seep outthethrough who standing when smokeevery clears?crack. An explosion is inevitable but Aug 18-20, 2 5: I l. 0 0(2hrs) £8. 0 0(£6. 5 0) Aug21-24: ll.00(2hrs) £9.00(£7,50) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 »31 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 . AVERY NAUGHTY BOY -THE LIFE OF GRAHAM CHAPMAN Vivienne Smith Management Pleasance Courtyard,60The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550* Seep:l86 Graham Chapman MontyandPython' s biggestgenius. loony. Adrian A quiet,Poynton' loud, shy,s play outrageous, sober, drunk, ragingwas poofter pipe smoking looks at Chapman' s unique, hilarious and touching l i f e. Previews Jul 30-Aug 2: 15. 0 5 (Ihr) £5.00 Aug3-8,11-15,18-20,25: 15. 0 5 (Ihr) £8. 0 0(£6. 0 0) Aug9-10,16-17,21-24: 15.05 (Ihr) £9.00(£7,00) World Premiere• HSU 23 45678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

THEVIGIL Saltmine Theatre Company Charlotte Chapel, 204 Rose Street • 0131 225 5560 • See p: 178 A convicted criminal's body has disappeared and a gardener pleads 'not guilty' to the charge of grave robbing. In 'The Vigil', by Ladislas Fodor.you are in the jury to hear the Augcompelling 18-23: 19.15evidence (2hrs I Omiand ns) £7.determine 00 (£5.00) theAugtruth. 23: 13.00 (2hrs I Omins) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 WAITING FOR GODOT Edinburgh Theatre Arts St Ninian's Episcopal Church, 39 Comely Bank Road • 07748 770 463 • See p: 190 Samuel Beckett's 'must see' masterpiece. An award-winning Scottish company's take on this earthy and poignant comedy. Share Vladimir and Estragon's bewilderment as they try1to1-16:make20.0sense of whyns) £8.we00are(£6.here. Aug 0 (2hrs 20mi 00) A unique theatrical experience. Aug 4-9, 9,16: 14.30 (2hrs20mins) Dates: 27 28 29 303112345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 WALK WITH ME WALK WITH ME WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE WALK WITH ME lone twin Smirnoff Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 • Seep:192 A presentation of factual information, made-up stories, video clips and too many words on everyday life, localised cultural space, leg pain, low cloud and sweating like Bruce17,Springsteen. Aug 22-24:11151115(45mi(45mins) n£7.s) 0£8.0 (£6.00 (£7.00)00) Aug 18-21: Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 il 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE Clubwest Productions dubWEST 07720 285 550@ Edinburgh • Seep: 179Theosophical Society, 28 Great King Street Andrew Dallmeyer's dangerous play: Santa disperses seasonal gifts to the kids in a Florida shopping mall but gradually a more sinister side emerges as he becomes increasingly resemble Potentially lethal.• EE Aug 3-23: 18.to00 (SOmi ns) £8.Osama 00 (£6.00)Bin Laden. Political dynamite.Worid Premiere 3 4 56789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Al-fresco Fiesta! Come and see the best of the Fringe for free at Royal Bank Fringe Sunday on the Meadows. Snowcasing the best music, theatre, comedy and dance with fresh produce from Edinburgh Farmers' Market. An open-air extravaganza no one should miss! Royal Bank Fringe Sunday on the 10th, 11am to 5pm. Featuring 200 Meadows acts, loads of Aug performances, spaces and stages The Royal Bank (including the best new music on the PRS music stage), of Scotland stalls, international food and drink and traditional Scottish fayre.

THE WATER ENGINE BY DAVID MAMET 78th Street Theatre Lab Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street *0131 226 2428 • See p: 176 A young man's invention, an engine that uses water for its only fuel, could change the world. Or will Big Business crush him and his engine first? 'A propulsive, kaleidoscopic NewYorkTimes. Aug I -4,61-7,5-17, 11,nightmare' 123-14, Aug 8-10, 2-24:18,14.20-21, 00 (I hr25:I Smi14.n0s)0 (I£hr11.I0Smi0 (£n10.s) 0£0)10.00 (£9.00)European Premiere • HSai Dates: 27 28 29 bo 3 u3 456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2S WATSON HWS Rembiko Project Rocket556@3102 Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 • Seep:l87 Buchner's classic Woyzeck in a radical multi-media adaptation. The war in Afghanistan. The war at home. Violence on an American army base. The press. Love. Madness. 'By far the best young ensemble cast I've seen onPreview the Fringe'I: 19.Scotsman. Aug 3,5,8Aug ,14: 19.45 4(I5 hr(I hrI SmiI Smins)ns)£6.£5.000(£4.0 (£3.00)00) European Premiere • BED Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I . 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 WEEKEND BREAK Astor Theatre Company in association with International Entertainment Croup Ltd Metro226Gilded 0131 2151 Balloon • See p:Caves, 174 Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate A hard-hitting study of a once successful now failing relationship between a celebrated actress and an acclaimed musician. Her love's unconditional - his is not. Betrayal, violence, sex and tragedy result in this strong drama. www.weekendbreak.biz Aug 1-7: 18.45 (I hr I Smins) £7,50 (£6.50) Worid Premiere • Dates: 27 28 29 30 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 272829 WEEMENS TROUBLES Reh-tam Players St Mark's Unitarian Church, Castle Terrace *0131 226 0000 • See p: 189 Whaar the weemen were quite happy working for their auld eccentric employers. Now they would never question 'weemens' troubles.' But the women have tae find aAugweapon tae sortns)oot(FreetheTicketed) new gaffer. A play by Margaret C Mather. Aug 13:14-16:13.020.0 (45mi 00 (I hr 30mins) £7.00 (£5.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 WE NEED TO EAT Nottingham New Theatre C cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0870 701 5105 ♦ See p: 177 An unsettling drama for all the family, about the family. The Hunters bring in a team of psychologists to help with their troubles. But the solution is not that simple. A seriously Aug 1,3,5,original 7,9,11,13,new 15,17,pl1ay.9,21,23: 16.00 (I hr 20mins) £6.50 (£5,50) World Premiere • EEHl Dates: 27 28 29 30 3: I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 WESTERN MahwaffTheatre Company C cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0870 701 5105 • See p: 177 Boston, 1867, on the edge of the New World. New play that captures the spirit of the Wild West and the suspense of a murder-mystery, with a cast of unforgettable characters. Jul 31-Aug24:Evocative 18.55 (Ihr)new£7,5writing 0(£6.50)from a major new talent World Premiere♦ EEJl Dates: 27 28 29 92 31 I 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 THE WHALE - A ONE MAN MOBY DICK 78th Street Theatre Lab Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 226 2428 • Seep: 176 Melville's classic brought to life. Using an extraordinary collection of hand-crafted props, 'Adinolfi transforms a tiny stage into both the sea-locked world of Pequod's decks the11,1vast unfathomable sea itself NewYorker. Aug 8-10, I-4,and6-7,15-17, Aug 23-14, 2-24:18,10.20-21, 50 (I hr25:I Omi10.5n0s) (IhrlOmins) £ 11.00 (£10.0£10. 0) 00 (£9.00)European Premiere • Dates 272829 303 113 456 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 174

WHALE MUSIC Edinburgh University Theatre Company Bedlam Theatre, I I b Bristo Place • 0131 225 9893 • See p: 176 j The acclaimed EUTC presents the journey of a pregnant student who returns to her !| hometown to make difficult decisions while deciphering lust from love. A witty and !; warm production Aug 11-16, 18-23: 13.about 30 (I hrsexuality, I Smins) £6.friendship 50 (£5.00) and sacrifice. | Dates: 27 28 2930 31 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829 I WHATEVER HAPPENED TO WHITE DOG SHIT? 121b Actor 1 C o2, Oxygen, Infirmary Street • 0870 701 5105 • Seep: 177 | 'If all lives are ultimate tragedies, surely comedy doesn't exist!' This play's the dill and lemon dressing to the Festival's griddled monkfish - you may choose to abstain but J experience Julthe30-Aug 16: 11.won' 45 (I thrbeI Smihalfns)as£6.tasty 50 (£5.without 50) it World Premiere-HSU j Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 I 3 14 I 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 I WHAT THE BUTLER SAW Rattlesnake! Theatre Company from Southampton University 1 Greyfriars Kirk House, 86 Candlemaker Row • 0131 225 6575 • See p: 182 Tm not mad. It just looks that way.' Meet Dr Prentice and his regal lunatic asylum, where only the patients are sane! Beware cross dressing policemen in Joe Orton's scandalous alented and£6.energetic' Aug 12,14,16,breakneck 19,21,23,25:farce! 14.50 'T(Ihr30mins) 00 (£4.50) Three Weeks. Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 WHERE ARE YOU GONEJIMMYTREVENNA? Trevenna Theatre Company Smirnoff 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 ♦ Seep:Cowgate, 192 (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) Midsummer Eve 1914 and the Great War looms on the fishing village of St Nevin, Cornwall. Who is the stranger that Jimmy meets on the cliffs? A moving new play featuring foot-tapping Aug 16-17, 23-24:16,116.0 (Ihr45mins) 1music. 0 (Ihr45mins)£7.0£8.0(£6.00 (£7. Aug 10,11-15, 18-22: 00)00) Dates: 272829 3031 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2/28/9 WHISPER INTO MY GOOD EAR The Whisper Company Rocket556@3102 Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 • Seep:l87 William Hanley's Whisper Into My Good Ear played at the Cast Theatre in Hollywood to rave reviews. Two old friends, a park bench, a gun and today is the day. ToAugbe4-9,or11not -16,1to8-23:be that 14.00is(I the hr) £7.question. 00 (£4.00) Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728 29 WHITE FROST FALLS Demarco-Rocket: Quest Productions Rocket556@3102 Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 • Seep:l87 White Frost Falls is the tragicomic story of a Japanese noblewoman separated from her Samurai husband. Willy Conley, Shizumi Shigeto Manale and Mark Jaster are three of the best physical theatre performers working today. This production is not toAug3-5,7-9,11,14,16: be missed. Aug 17: 13.30 (I hr) 20.30 (Ihr) £8.00(£7.00) World Premiere • H.T1I Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THEWHORESTALE Quadrangle Theatre Smirnoff 0870 745 Underbelly, 3083 • Seep:Cowgate, 192 (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • Slut, siren or saint? Catherine Kirk (best actress nominee 2000) in a humorous, moving tale of one woman's sexual revolution. Watch her romp through the history ofPreviews whoring.Jul 31-Aug Adults I:only.15.15'A(Ihr)quite£4.superb, natural actress' Scotsman. 0£9.0 00(£8.wonderfully Aug2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24: 15. 1 5 (Ihr) 0 0) Aug4-8,12-15,18-22: 15.15 (Ihr) £8.00(£7.00) World Premiere• tdl Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 252627 2829

24 hour Box Office at: www.edfringe.com WHY PEOPLE REALLY BURN Folly Bridge Theatre Company SmirnoffUndcrbelly, Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) 0870 745 3083 - Seep:192 Why Marilyn. Why Lennon was shot Why news breaks. A play about twins, bombs, disguise, conspiracy, grief and a broken dictaphone. Funny, touching, tragic. 'Beguiling new theatre' (List) by the 'Infinitely watchable' (Scotsman) Folly Bridge. www.follybridge.org.uk PreviewsJul 31-Aug I: 14.114.0 (Ihr) £3.00 Aug 2-3,8II,-10,13-14, 15-17,18-21: 22-24: Aug 4-7, 14.101(I0 hr)(I hr)£7.£8.000(£6.0 (£7.00)00) World Premiere • Dates:27 28 29 30 3l 113 4 5 6789 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 WIDOWS Edwards Theatre Company Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace -0131 220 6109 • See p: 187 Ariel Dorfman and Tony Kushner's smouldering polidcal allegory. The men have been taken. Their lives only memories, the women keep alive and the authorities bury... until the in defiance Augriver 4-9: 20.cries15 (Iouthr45mins) £6.00- (£4.Do00)not forget 'Uniformly excellent cast' Guardian.EE2H Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE WILDE BRUNCH Liverpool University Drama Society St George's West Church, 58 Shandwick Place • 0131 225 7048 • See p: 189 Led by dynamic performances from their 'Best Actress' and 'Best Newcomer' 2003, the Liverpool University Drama Society presents a magical journey through Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde. Aug I-2,and4-5:works I0.00(lhr30mins) £7,00 (£4,A dream 00) show for all the femily! EEU1 Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 I 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 WINGS Demarco-Rocket: Quest Productions Rocket556@3102Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 Seep:l87 Wings uses the horror of September I Ith as a metaphor for the never-ending human struggle to comprehend the meaning and fragility of life. Join Wings in celebrating of humanity in movement, theatre and song. Aug 12,15: 20.20.the3300enduring (I(I hr)hr) £6.£7.0000strength (£5. Aug 20-25: (£6.000)0) Aug 18-19: 13.30 (I hr) World Premiere Dates: 27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 WISHBONE - INTERFERENCE Wishbone Pleasance Courtyard,60The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 - Seep:l86 Thriller meets ghost story as one woman searches for her brother in Cold War Berlin. Loss and loyalty combine in a story of shifting identities told using magic and stage illusion. Total Theatre (2002). Previews Jul-8,131-Aug 2:18-20, 15.3525:(IAward hr15.lO35mi(IWinners ns)hr £4.I Omi00ns)for0.00'Scapegoat' Aug 3-4, 6 1, 1 3-15, (£5. 5 0) Aug 9-10,16-17,21 -24: 15.35 (I hr I Omins) £8.00 (£6.50) World Premiere • FTTH Dates 27282 30 31113 45 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

thea re WITHERING LOOKS Lipservice Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square - 0131 556 6550 - See p:!86 The cult fromtheLipservice. Edinburgh Criticspotted Awardversion for comedy winner. A slice of lifeishitawith Bronte sisters. It'sfunny' aFestival joy...Guardian. their ofWuthering Heights18-20, very,50)very'Aug21-24: Aug 25:comic 14.20 classic... (Ihr) £9.00(£7. 14.20 (Ihr) £10.00(£8.50) Dates:27 28 29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE WORLD S CHILD Storytellers Scotland NetherbowTheatre, 43 High Street - 0131 556 9579 - See p: 185 Superb bi-centenary 8 yearWith old Scottish diaristDavid MarjoryCampbell Fleming (1803-1811) celebration in music, song,of remarkable story and verse. Mary Riggans, and musiciansWendyWeatherby Aug5-9,11-16: 16.30 (Ihr) £7.00(£5.and 00) James Ross. Devised by Barbara Mdean. Dates: 27 28 29 I: 31 5 6 7 8 9 0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 79 WRONG DIRECTION Down Stage Centre Greyfriars Kirk House, 86 Candlemaker Row - 225 6575 - See p:l82 loving someone so much would comedy be willinghasto andoundertone anything...ofeven if itImagine meantand breaking yourtheown heartthatThisyouromantic tragedy explores unpredictability of human nature. Aug4-10: 16.15 (Ihr) £6.00(£5.00) World Premiere♦ HSU Dates: 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 21314 6 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 6 YOU CAN LEAVE AT ANY MOMENT Theatre.lncident The Zoo, Kirk O' Field Parish Church, 140 The Pleasance - 0131 662 1222 - See p: 193 You can leave at any moment...Tensely comic, devised and occasionally improvised! 3 characters to live out the same series of events continuously,. begin to doubt3-9:their19.condemned Aug 3actions 0 (Ihr) £6.and00(£4.ask00)'can we actually just "leave at any moment"?' UK Premiere -HSJI Dates: 27 28 29 30 3 . 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 YOUNG KOZACKS OF UKRAINE Demarco-Rocket: Barvinok Rocket556@3102Demarco Roxy Art House, Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place 0131 Seep:l87 Children's group Barvinok performs lively Ukrainian folk dances, filled with the Kozackbutspiritsing Professional performance will offascinate audiences: actorscomplicated not only pas, dance and play instruments. Variety costumes, technically and children' s emotions. Energetic and uplifting. Aug 4-9: 10.30 (Ihr30mins) £6.00 (£4.00) World Premiere ♦ H3H Dates: .738.9 ,2 : .3 4 5 6 7 8 91011 ! 2 ! 3 14 15 i 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 it 2-2YOU'RE ONLYYOUNG TWICE Fairmilehead Drama Group James Gillespie's High School, Lauderdale Street * 0131 445 1335- See p: 183 Riotous family comedyfriction wherefora Sue memorable mottoThis- 'Ynew ou'replay onlystrikes as youngchords as youwithfeel'all -ages. inspires and Richard. It's fun - it's hilarious - it's a must! Aug 19-23: 19.30 (2hrs I Omins) £7,00 (£6.00) Dates:2728293031 123456789 10 I I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24252627282

venue nuMe NokiaParsons Orange Best of the Fest 2003 page page 484950 I® gge IQ .- 'l B | O ^ Andy Peepolykus Mindbender page The Award Shows page 50. RainerPerrier Hersch'Comedy s Instruments of Mass Destruction. THE ADAM POTTERY page 5253 Venue: 135 • Grid Ref:B3 • 76 Henderson Row Rich Hall Without Roy Chubby Brown .... page © 0131 557 3978 Rob Brydon -Unrealtime Marion and Geoff page 5354 Working pottery open throughout the yean situated i n New Ross Noble page Town basement, orisculptural ginally aand19thfigurative century pieces, bakery,beside Individaual Stand Up for Freedom page 58 ceramics include The wide of wheel-thrown stoneware and porcelain. 21 DogStory Years:of Funk Doing Time ©Amazon.com . .page page 5962 Visitorsrangewelcome to watch work in progress. ■Derevo Dance Q) Unsuitable. 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Descent Dylan Thomas: Return Journey page Footers page 135 ■ Comedy Germinator page 142 137 Alfie Joey's Mini-Cabaret page 15 The Hurricane page Janet Street Porter All the Rage page 143 Theatre- NoCompany - Cry Wolf. . . .page page 145 APEX INTERNATIONAL I METRO Kneehigh Linda Marlowe 147 Venue: 16 • Grid Ref:E4 • 31-35 Grassmarket Marc Salem' s Out OfFear! His Mind page 150 © 07745 398 010 • 12.00-21.00 Mental page 150 © 0131 300 3456 • www.toddgordon.com My Uncle Arly page 153 Chic, city-centre hotel provides a sophisticated supper club Partly It' s About Love, Partly It' s About Massacre! venue. Great with opportunity to enjoy a page 156 156. relaxed mealdinnerorentertainment drinks before/after performances. Optional peeling page pre-show and snack menus available. For table Pickle page 157 reservations, contact hotel direct on 0131 474 3466. Red Hat Sunil and Tales page 167 159 lOIRestaurant all day;wipre-show also Theatre page available (optio&nalbars ). 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Thebans - Evil by Liz-ofIcaro Lochhead page 167 Think No Us My Life with Kenneth ■Fringe Events page 168 Annual General Meeting page 72 Williams Thin Walls page 168 This Lime Tree Bower page 168 ■Manhattan Musicat the Metro 12Vanishing Angry Men page 171. . . page 97 Point Presents Stars Beneath the Sea . 173 Sinatra: 15 Very Good Years (1954-69) page 102 page The Water Engine by David Mamet page 174 ASSEMBLY ROOMS The Whale - A One Man Moby Dick page 174 Venue:3 • Grid Ref:D4 • 54 George Street ©18.0131 226 2428 • Telephone: Jun 30-July 31 (10.00THE ATTIC STUDIO 023-31 0 Mon-Fri) Aug 1-25 (9.30-23.30 7 days) Counter: Venue:278 • Grid Ref:D4 • 98 Hanover Street Julmidnight (11.00-17.00 O 0131 225 1439 7 days) Mon-Sat) Aug 1-25 (10.00The Attic Gallery a light,forbrightdisplaying 3rd floorexhibitions. flat which makes ©To 0131 624 2442 • www.assemblyrooms.com an ideal city centreis venue separate programme for this venue call: 0131order 624 a2442 ©3 flights of stairs - unsuitable. 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For all your Fringe tickets call: 0131226 0000 ■BluesMusicals <£ Opera in atthetheNight. Murder Savoy (or Pulley of the Yard) page page 107 III Tea! page That'The s LifeMusical page II 1313 ■ Theatre After Bagging the Last Munro page I 1714 Artifice page Gjakova, Another War Process page I138 138 Glimpses of the Dying page Gobo page 138 Hair Jerusalem page 139 Jerusalem, page King Baabu page 143 145 Marcia' s Massage page 149 The Monster Opera page 152 Refuge Perversity in Chicago page 162 160 page ASexual Skeleton in the Closet page 164 Skin page 164 Untitled page 172 BEDLAM THEATRE Venue:49 - Mb Bristo Place225 9873 • ©www.bedlamfringe.co.uk 0131 225• Grid 9893Ref:F5 • 09.30-02.00 © 0131 To order a programme for this venue call: 0131 225separate 9893 The Bedlam a uniqueIVandbridge,independent venue located atl oftheTheatre endbestofistheatre George hosting another Fringe ful the and comedy offering for everyone. The licensed bar and cafe is open all something day. IdCafe,30ydlicensed barr. Wheelchair all day E) Entrance: 3ydForrest 2+3 StrWC Aud: 2+5 St access from Road and(+2). adapted WCs. ■TheChildren's Shows White Slipper page 13 ■TheComedy Improverts page 34 ■eachDance Left eye page 65 ■BabyMusicals <& Opera. . page GumboWilde and the Metallers From Mars page page I106 10913 Vera ■TheTheatre Call of the Wild page 129 122 Dismantle page Feasting on Faust page 134 Pride andTimes Prejudice page 158 Scottish page 164 162 Smoke and Mirrors page This is Us page 168 Three page Whale Fickle Music Pigs page 169 174 BEEHIVE INN Venue: • 18 Grassmarket © 0131178226• Grid 6665*Ref:E4 10.00-19.00 Aof historical 16th Tcentury coaching in thetheheart the Old Town, he Beehive Inn stiinl nwith hassituated lfunction inks with and fine lOAvailable. pub and restaurant roompastand aE) Promenade beeris now garden.a performance - please enquire. ■Edinburgh EventsLiterary Pub Tour page 71 BLACKHALL ST COLUMBA'S PARISH CHURCH HALL 17 • Grid • MuirdaleTerrace, ©©Venue:! 07788 297 RefiCI • 17.00-22. 00 on performanceBlackball dates 0131 449757©Access 4856 lOAvailable. available. ■Gaslight Theatre page 137 THE BLIND POET Venue:279 • Grid Ref:F6 'West Nicolson Street © 0131 667 7355 Locatedsample in the heart of the Southside, our venues offer a sofas diverse of Edinburgh in Centraal, or check out the drifreenkilnivge culture. music inRelTheax Bloninthe d Poet.. tOFull fusion cuisine and traditional availablmenu e fromof11:00am (12:30pm Sunday) 'tfavourites il late every day. ■LiveMusic Music page 96

24 hour Box Office at: www.edfringe.com THE BLUE BLAZER Venue:280 • Grid Ref:F3 • 2 Spittal Street OTo 0131 229separate 5030, openprogramme 11:00-03:00for this venue call: 0131order 229 a5030 Featuring last year i n The Scotsman 5 traditional pubs,The Blrum.ue Blazer boastsbyafriendly wide range ofin Top Scottish ale,Sunny whiskey Al l served staff a cosy bar by and day, candlelit by night Don't miss it! OFood and drink available all day IDEosy access to bar. Toilets down staircase. ■ Events The 7th Edinburgh Festival! page 74 BOILERHOUSE VENUE Venue: 190 • Grid Refctbc *To be confirmed - call info O 0131 317 3966 • www.boilerhouse.org.uk The venueconfirmed for our spectacular outdoor show Sister Sister was this programme But itnotis now! Pleaseat calthel ourtimeinformation line orwasvisitprinted. our website for details. ■Sister Theatre Sister page 164 THE BONGO CLUB Venue: 143 • Grid Ref:D6 • 14 New Street ® 0131 558 7604* 17.30-03.00 O www.outoftheblue.org.uk Agourmet home from homeofwiththeatre, a unique laid-back charm,visualoffering selections cabaret, live music, art, clubbing and great coffee. N. B . -tThe management reserve thelooking rightglum. to whip like horses those found on the premises OFood availible 11:00-17:00, licensed bar til 05:00. ■TheComedy Bongo Club Cabaret Featuring Dusty Limits. page 5720. Son of a Bush page ■TheMusic Bongo Club Cabaret Featuring Dusty Limits page 9083 Flamenco Flamenco! . . . . .page page SoyeAbimweni Komora 103 ■MojoTheatre Mickybo page 152 BONHAMS Venue:96 • Grid Ref:D4 • 65 George Street O 0131 225 2266 • www.bonhams.com Bonhams' George Streetroomspremises are theSituated most prestigious purpose auctionTown, in Scotland. heartandofAntiques thebuiltNew been selyears. liinngtheFine Art on thisauctioneers site for overhavea hundred ©Access for wheelchairs. ■TheExhibitions Scottish Sale page 78 BRUNTON THEATRE Venue: 191 • Grid Ref:F6 • Ladywell Way, Musselburgh © O 0131 665 2240 • 10.00-19.30 and thefourmost in town. toFree getparking to,Journey situated milescomfortable from the cityseatscentre, just offEasythe bypass. serviced by buses.time is 20 minutes and the venue is well IdRestaurant and bar. ID Full access including ramped access, lifts, viewing gallery. ■TheChildren's Kosmic Krew. Shows . page I I ■TheTheatre Derry Boat page Salt O' The Earth page 161128

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• Oxygen, Infirmary Street624 ®Venue:202 701• Grid 5105 Ref:E6 • 09.00-late O Stage Door 0131 15040870• www.CtheFestival.com Chi c , sophisticated and just over the road from C. The intimateFestspace below Oxygen indulgent escape from ivalcamp, mayhem. Playing offers hostsensational toancool cabaret, outrageous wild improv and solo this is the Fringe its mostUnderbelly exclusive! and We UoEFO also sellshows ticketsfor shows at the atPleasance, venues. TTLi censed open cafe-barall day.servingUTLevel food access and drinkto boxall day until late. Restaurant office/bar Infirmarystreet). Street and to theatreWCs fromareRobertson Closeand(slupopifromn3g cobbled Unfortunately unadopted steps theatreappreciated). level. Guide dogs welcome. Help available (advancefromwarning ■CathyComedy Holroyd:With An Evening with MunnCondiments and Diamond page page 472228 The Naked Ventriloquist page Venue:4 • Grid Ref:E4 • St Columba' s by the Castle, Three Men and a Giant page 60 Johnston Terrace ■Bheard Music © 0870 701 5105 •09.00-late @ C o2 page 8386 © Stage Door 0131 624 1502 • www.CtheFestival.com The ClowndI Ranof Music C'contemporary s original offshoot withand chill-out garden cafe-barShowScorching I'm Sorry Over Your Quintuplets page page 93 drama blistering new writing. stoppingEnd.musicals fromphysithecalsmaltheatre, l screensite-specific to the sparkle of the ■ Theatre West Powerful spectacle, Margarita' s Birthday Wish page 150 award-winning s shows. . and forthenshows there'ats always Monologue for an Ensemble page 152 Something Else!children' We also selUoEFO l tickets the One Man Rant page 154 Pleasance, Underbelly and venues. Whatever Happened to White Dog Shit? . . page 174 |©HBsylogg»l 177

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North of Boston page 154 Shamlet page 163 163 IDpoor access due to number of stairs. Shirley Valentine page ■ Exhibitions (Sunday is) The New Saturday page 166 page 78 3 page 169 150 Years of Camera Obscura Toast page 170 CANNONBALL HOUSE Touched by Fire page 170 Venue: 165 • Grid Ref:E4 • Castlehill, Royal Mile The Trouble with Joan Antith page © 0131 226 0000 © 0131 556 8854 True page 170 stage, the guides largest take in the fringe, length is the RoyalintoMilesome itself. TwelfthSonsPremise page 171171 Our Ourbuildings voluntary the and old who closeslyouivandedthethere. relate theandhistory and factsof CABARET VOLTAIRE about the characters Venue: 139220• Grid 36 Blair Street E) Limited access. 0131 6176 Ref:E5 •From• 2pm ©©Recently www.cabaret-voltaire.co.uk refurbished, very atmospheric and historic vaultsof live ■FreeEvents Daily Walks Down The Royal Mile page 72 space, deep under South Bri d ge. 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For all your Fringe tickets call: 0131226 0000 t© I © '* | E) ssr | a CHARLOTTE SQUARE GARDENS • Grid • Charlotte SquareAug Gardens ©Venue: 0131D6249.30-20.30 5050Ref:D2 • Jun-Aue 10.00-17.30, 9-25 Mon-Sat daily. ©7www.edbookfest.co.uk Meet some of the planet' s most fascinating people, buy a great bookbeverage. and read160,it on000thevisitors grass and or li500 e in theauthors sun with ice-cold froman fispecial ve different continents wi l this summer create the very atmospherewiththatus.is the world's brightest book fest Come celebrate tbeautiful CHDrinksandandatmospheric snacks available 9.30-23.00. Spiegeltent Lunch in thecafe, Nokia chifabulous l with coffee famouswiauthors the Si&gniOrange nCoffee g Tent Roasters. Bar, or enjoy a th GreenatMountain H)The Book Fest i v al i s ful l y wheelchair accessible trasmission systems in all theatres. Selected eventsandarehasalssound o BSL ■ Exhibitions Take The Chair - Outside page 78 CHURCH HILL THEATRE Venue: 137 • Grid Ref:H2 • Morningside Road © 0131 447 01 11 • 10.00-22.30© 0131 447 7597 Church Hil inTheatre built a churchas aintheatre 1892. 1960 bywastheandoriginally Council, it hasasserved forPurchased community groups Fringe performers since 1965. It has been home to AHSTF shows, for six years. ©Access to the auditorium i s by a fl i g ht of stairs up to fi r st fl o level, making it currently unsuitable for wheelchair users. or ■Batboy Musicals <£ Opera page 108 107 Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Upfpage Godspell page 109 109 Hair page Honk! Howto Succeed in Business Without Reallypage TryingI 10. Joseph & theMan Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoatpage page II 10I I The Music Pippin page I11212 Ragtime - A Musical page 113 Working page ■BangTheatre Bang You' page 129 I 18 The Dining Roomre Dead page page 136 AFrontiers Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum page 137 page 150 150 AMetamorphoses Midsummer Night' s Dream page Pele Ma: Legends of the Hawaiian Volcano Goddess page 156 The page ShogunPointMacbeth page 158 163 CITY ART CENTRE Venue:229 • Grid Ref:D5 • 2 Market Streetnoon-17.00 ©Sun0131 10.00-17.00 (Aug529only)3993©• 0131 529 3993Mon-Sat, • www.cac.org.uk The City Arta vibrant Centreprogramme is the City Council' s principal art gallery and hosts of temporary exhibitions. Located next tospace, Waverley Station, the former warehouse bright modern with six galleries accessible by lift andis a escalator lOLicensed cafe open all day. fDWheelchair access to all galleries. Lift and adapted WC. ■airside: Exhibitions contemporary portraits by Jane Brettle.page page 7577 Jon Schueler: to the North One Schoolof the Boys: Joseph Crawhall and the Glasgow page 78 CITY CHAMBERS • High Street,The Royal Mile ©©Venue:27 0131 225• Grid 3383*Ref:E5 10.00-18.00 •www.whiskyfringe.com Edinburgh' s City host Chambers one offairthe'Wcity'hiskys grandest buildiChambers ngs, playing to opposite theiswhisky Fringe'very. The_. City StGiles'organisers. Cathedral, close to Royal Miislfound e Whiskies, the event OAtony of Scotland's finest whiskies. \D Wheelchair access and disabled toilets. ■ Events Whisky Fringe page 74

24 hour Box Office at: www.edfringe.com CLUBWEST (a) EDINBURGH THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY Venue: • 28 Great King Street ® 07720151285• Grid 550 Ref:C4 • 10.00-18.00 Qubwestat festwonivalthe1999Spirit- thisof theyearFringe for best new venue movesAwardtoof new Edinburgh Theosophical Society presenting aitinstallation. season dramaAlplus achalmullengiti coloured music and video All new. l ng. OSnacks and Drinks ■HelloTheatre Dali page 141150 McNaughton page Rainbow Ride page 159 Wanted Dead or Alive page 173 COMEDY BUS • Grassmarket ©©Venue: 0131108718• Grid 4282*Ref:E4 12.00-01.00 www.clubclassbus.com The Fringe' s freshest new venue. deckerbarbusmake with ait difference! style seating andAareadouble fulavailable. ly stocked a very uniqueSofavenue. Bar snacks All aboard lOAvailable all day floor. ©Access to ground ■Comedy Comedy Bus: No Room on Top page 24 CONCRETE BUTTERFLY Venue: 150 • Grid Ref:E6 *317-319 Cowgate ©0131 5587130* www.concretebutterfly.com Concrete Butterfly a collectionEurope, of interior for the home,textiles, sourcedligoffer from includingproducts beautiful furniture, ht ing, around floor coverings, tableware and glassware. Concrete Wardrobe present fashion and accessories from ofinnovative and independent producers, many them Scottish based. designers and ■Concrete Exhibitions Butterfly page 7675 Concrete Wardrobe page CRAIGLEA CLOCKS Venue:64 • 88 Comiston Road © 0131 452• Grid 8568Ref:H2 • www.craigleaclocks.com Craiglea Clocks i s situated on theClock A702 (Biggar Road) 200 yards south of the Morningside ©No disabled access. ■ClockExhibitions Exhibition page 75 CRAIGMILLAR CASTLE Venue:89 • Grid Ref:H6 - The Great Hall, Craigmillar Castle Road ©©To 0131order 331 a2220*09.00-20.00 separate programme for this venue call: 0131 331 2220 Craigmillar Castle is a partly ruined -castle the character of a medieval oneTheretaining ofcastle' the most perfectly preserved castlesstronghold inandScotland. s history tells much about Edinburgh was the scene of a murder Mary Queen of Scot's husband, Lord Darnley.plot to ©The by wheelchair. Access can onlperformance y be gained byareaclimisbinotng accessible a steep staircase. ■An Theatre withDeacon King James page 132 I 18 An Audience Evening with BrodieVI and I page CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL ©Venue:39 0131 226• Grid 0000Ref:E5 • 80 High Street The Crowne Plazanestling is a unique fusionheart of traditional style and modern luxury in the very of the andhistoric Royal Mi l e . Halfway between Edinburgh Castle Holyrood Palace. ■Sparkle' Children's Shows s Wizard School The Story-teller .page page 1313 ■Sex,Comedy Lies and Surgical Tape page 55 ■Festival Events CD & Record Fair page 72 ■North Music Sea Gas in Concert. . page 98 ■Perfect Theatre Days page 156

■P DALKEITH ARTS CENTRE Venue:161 • Grid Ref:G6 ‘White Hart Street, Dalkeith O 0131 663 6986 and airy Arts Centre adjoins the public iDalkeith' n Dalkeith,s loniaghthistoric milesparking south ofnearby.library Edinburgh a busy busmarketroutetownwith6free Local cafeteria. OFood and drink available locally. ©Access available. ■ Exhibitions Annual Exhibition page 75 DANCE BASE - NATIONAL CENTRE FOR DANCE Venue:22 • Grid • 14-16 Grassmarket ©20.000131©225www.dancebase.co.uk 5525*Ref:E4 09.00-17.00,7th-16th Aug 09.00To0131order a separate programme for this venue call: 225 5525 Dance Base, Scotland' ssetting Nationalfor Centre forScotland. Dance offers beautiful and inspiring dance i n Withofa four studios, Dance Base offers a year-round programme residencies, classes and performances of all levels. U) Building fully accessible. Lift available from ground floor. ■ Dance Award Winning European Dance Films ....page Dance BaseAsian- Classes, Workshops, page 646665 Exquisite DanceInnat page Freshmess Innit... / Maintain page Scottish Dance Theatre page 6668 ■Acting Events for Commercials Free Workshop. . . .page page 7070 Acting Workshop atTheatre the Fringe Club Advanced Physical Free Workshop . page 70 Circus Skills FreeMusical Workshop Creating a New - Free Improvisation Workshop. . .page pageFree7071 Creating One-Act Plays Using Workshop Creative SignWalking Language Free Workshop ....page page 717171 Dance Like Free Workshop page Dances for Queen Elizabeth and King James page Free Workshop Egyptian Belly Dancing Free Workshop page page 717271 ExtremelTheatre Free Workshop Flamenco Fever Workshop page 7272 From JubaVoxbox To JazzFree - Free Workshop page Harmony Free Workshop page HowTo Get Ahead As A Theatre Director. . . page .7273. SHE - Naturally Dangerous Voice Free Workshop page 7474 SoSpeaking You Want to do a Show onWorkshop the Fringe?. . .page page Shakespeare Free 74 Stage Right Swash and Buckle with The Three Musketeerspage - 7474 Free Workshop page Ten Steps To Starting A Performing Arts Company. page 74 DANISH CULTURAL INSTITUTE Venue: 163 • Grid Ref:C2 • 3 Doune Terrace © 0131 225 7189 © www.dancult.demon.co.uk The DanishandCultural Institutebetween (est. 1947) promotes cultural contacts cooperation Denmark and Great Bri1957tainand . ThetheInstitute hasgallery been ilocated in Edinburgh since in-house s primarily used to show contemporary Danish art of highest quality. ©Three steps from pavement to front door. Lift inside building. ■ Exhibitions World of Butterflies page 79 ■Sherlock Theatre Holmes: Murder in Edinburgh. . . . page 163 THE DAVID YOUNG GALLERY AT MARIE CURIE HOUSE Venue: • 29 Albany Street456 3700 © 0131194226• Grid 0000*Ref:C5 10.00-17.00 © 0131 This gallery i s situated i n a magnificent space the ofback of Marie Curie House. 25% of areall proceeds fromat sale pictures/prints and drawings donated directly to Marie Curie Cancer Care. ©No disabled access. ■BackExhibitions To Back They Faced Each Other page 75 ■Picture /VI us/c the Song page 100

DEAN GALLERY • 73 Belford Road ©Venue:69 0131 624• Grid 6200Ref:DI • www.nationalgalleries.org Situated opposite the Gallery of Modernof Art, theandDean Gallery housesIt alsoan extensive Dada Surrealism. contains acollection reproduction oflibrary sculptorand Eduardo Paolozzi' s studio, and a remarkable archive of artists' Admission is free. books, catalogues and manuscripts. ltheOILigalcensed and shop. lery. cafe Lifts and special©y Wheelchair adapted toilaccess ets. to all parts of ■Winifred Exhibitions Nicholson in Scotland and Bernard 100 Greatpage 79 Photographs: a Collection by Bruce ■Sherlock Theatre Holmes: Delicate Art of Murder . . page 163 DEMARCO-ROCKET VENUES Venue: • Grassmarket, Roxburgh Place, Princes Street, and Caroline Park Avenue © 0131 225 5333 • 09.30-00.00 ©programme www.rocketvenues.com To order a separate for this venue call: 0131 557 0707 The DemarcouseEuropean ArttoFoundation andDemarcoRocket Production four venues present their Rocket Fringe programme of over 60 productions in s- Hall, Demarco Roxy Art House, Roxburgh Place West End - Apex City Hotel, Grassmarket - andStjohn' Caroline Park, Granton. OVarious Cafes, Restaurants, and Bars. ©Co// for more information. DEMARCO-ROCKET (a) 17C CAROLINE PARK Venue:289 • Grid Ref:AI • Caroline Park Avenue ©www.rocketvenues.comTo 0131 556 3102*09.30-00.00 Oa 0131 556 3102* order0131 separate programme for this venue call: 557 0707 This historic ' c hateau' situated i n Granton i s a beautiful setting on the shoreline of the experience. Firth ofunique Forth,Piandcwhich makes for an unmissable Fest i v al Fringe tickets and a map in advance at any Rocket Venue. k up tCiSupper served with productions. ©Co// for more information. ■Lir^Lear:The TheatreStones' Reason page 148 DESIGNSHOP Venue:46 • Grid Ref:H6 *116 Causewayside O 0131 667 9166 Designshop is a newClashop speciamany lising well-known in contemporary design and 20th Century ssiLecs Corbusier with such asEiAme Jacobsen, MieAals Vanto, EriDerk designers Rohe,Tom Dixon, l e en Gray Harry Bertoia, Alvar Poul Henningsen and more. Open daily 11.00-20,0Magnussen, 0. ©Access available. ■ Exhibitions And So The World Went Pop! page 75 DIGITAL DESIGN Venue:252 • Grid RefiF3 • 61 Bread Street © 0131 477 4524 • www.tdds.co.uk Digital Design isenviroment a bright, modern exhibition space within a working studiospecialises centrally located in Edinburgh. DidiggiittaallyDesign i n di s pl a yi n g a diverse range of visit www.produced tdds.co.uartwork. k For further information please ©Some stairs ■ Exhibitions The Digital Design Showcase page 76 THE DIVE (® CALEDONIAN HILTON Venue: 175 • Grid Ref:E2 • West end of Princes Street © 0131 226 0000 O * www.funnybonesinfo.tripod.com One of Edinburgh' s premier Edinburgh on the west end ofhotels Princessituated Street.in the heart of OHote/ restaurant and bar. ©Good access. ■Hollywood Comedy page La Bete Scotch page 4033 ■Chavez Theatre page 123 Decisions- The Rise of a Leader page 127

'[HinillillllLr DIVERSE ATTRACTIONS Venue:! I • Grid Ref:E4 ‘Riddles Court,322 Lawnmarket © 0131 225 8961 • 10.30-21.30 Mon-Sat (Weeks 1-3) ©separate www.lawnmarket.freeserve.co.uk To order programme for this venue call: 225 8961a Edinburgh' s unique award-winning community venue. Between sponsored polishFringe, of thethereAssembly andwhere the dine rireason sks ofprevails. thethecommercialised i s a venue music, poetry, newOpen writing11.0and0-23.cafe.00. Experience theatre, ICt3ydCFlat afe alAud: l day25ydG) Wheelchair Flat. access to Room I only. Entrance: ■Cereal Children's Clowns Shows page 8 ■TheComedy Butleress page 21 Screaming Queensand Eve It? page Would You Adam page 6354 ■TheDance Lost Boys page 67 ■FairMusic and Tender Ladies page Mephistopheles in Minto Street . . page 8997 ■Workout Musicals <& Opera and Die (with a)T - a low-calorie musical. ■Apathy Theatre page II 1717 April inDadParisDog page Dead page AFlanders DifferentFieldPlan page 127 128 page FriendsWillReunited... Not Tom page 135 136 Girls Be Girls page Habeas Corpus page 137 139 Hanjo: An Autumn Lullaby page 140 How Did Daisy Die? page 141 Jason andBuffo the Golden Fleece page 151143 Mistero Noel Coward, a Tribute to the Man and His page Music. page 155 154. The Orchestra page Postscript page 158 Purple page Revival! page 161159 160 Rumi and Kabir page Sarah-Ellen page 161162 Scenes Unseen page Somewhere page 166 165 Tall TalesBites Over the Rainbow page Tartan page 169 167 Thong page Tusitala - Teller of Tales page 171 DOMINION CINEMA Venue:253 • Grid Ref:H2 • 18 Newbattle Terrace, Morningside ©Sun0131© www.dominioncinema.com 447 4771 • 11.00-21.00 Mon-Sat, 13.00-21.00 The Dominionwithis reclining a delightfulelectric family-run Art Decoareas,raritand y, an refurbished attractive cafe barRoad,Buses II, 15,North/South 16,seating 17 fromin VIPPrinces Street/Lothian or 5 from Bridge, to Morningside Road. OCofe in cinemaaccess.and sweets kiosk. Q) Limitedbardisabled ■BitterComedy Jester (Richard Belzer film) page 19 DUDDINCSTON KIRK MANSE GARDEN Venue: 121 • Grid • Old Church Lane, VillageRef:F6 ©Duddingston 0131 556 9579 19.00-20.00 (Netherbow) © •07940 498 31 (venue), I 10.00-19.00 These secluded gardens, overlooking stillness 'ofThe Skating Duddingston Loch,themadeshadow famousof byArthur' thethe painting Minister' l i e under s Seat and the ancient Edinburgh'Duddingston . Bus serviceKirk- -No.'the42.most beautiful venue in OCoffee, tea, biscuits, etc. ID Fully accessible, adapted toilet on site. ■TheChildren's Shows Enchauntit Gairden page 9 ■TheTheatre Burning page 121

EDINBURGH ACADEMY Venue:70 • Grid Ref:B3 • 42 Henderson Row © 01738 446 534 © 07779 297 931 The three-daya Georgian festival fairschool. of fine art and diningandfirstroom ampleantiques parkingfrominonthethe site manyofgalleries nearby, we areWithminutes away ■TheDance Spirit of Scotland page 68 ■TheExhibitions Edinburgh Academy Fine Art and AntiquespageFair76 EDINBURGH BUDDHIST CENTRE Venue:215 • Grid Ref:H2 • lOViewforth ©© www.edinburghbuddhistcentre.org.uk 0131 228 3333 To0131order separate programme for this venue call: 228 a3333 The Edinburgh Buddhist Centre is run albyl year the Friends of the Western Buddhist and is open classes and coursesOrder in meditation and Buddhism.round offering OTeo and biscuits provided. ©Good disabled access. ■Buddhist Events Meditation page 70 EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART Venue:73 • Grid Ref:F4 • Lauriston Place ©To 0131 226separate 0000 Oprogramme 0131 221 6000for •thiswww.eca.ac.uk venue call: 0131order 229 a2550 Aninternational annual programme of fi l m installations by contemporary exhibited in our cavernous studios here atInternational Edinburgh artists FiCollege lm FestiofvalArt. in collaboration with Edinburgh ICiCafe adapted.available until Aug 29 ID Fully accessible. Lifts. WC ■EtchySketchy Comedy page 28 EDINBURGH COMEDY ROOM Venue:9 Mile • Grid RefiES ‘TheTran, Hunter Square, Royal © 0131 226 0000 © www.edinburghcomedy.com AnRoomAngelremains Awarddedicated winner into2002, Edinburgh Comedy hostingthevenues, only the finest funniest comedy shows. There are bigger but there that are more interested in promoting only the veryarebestnonein comedy. ODr/nks available until 03.00. ID Limited disabled access. ■MariaComedy Bamford page Big Word Performance Poetry page 251917 David Crowe page Fromage aTrois page 3730 John RyanVelvet Isn’t Normal? page Midnight Comedy Club page 4556 Dwight Slade page EDINBURGH CORN EXCHANGE Venue:77 • Grid Ref:F 1*11 Newmarket Road, Slateford ©© 0131 0870 443 169 0100 24 hrs 0404 •• www.ece.uk.com Edinburgh' s newest l i v e music to behasa the welcome addition lihosting greatvenue live giisgs.proving The venue latest ties with next tomodern Slatefordfacitrain station.licensed bars and cafe. Right OL/censed bar and orcafe.entrance ID Entrance: Flramped. at 9 Str:Aud: Aud: 4yd 2yd flat WC ramped. (adapted), atfromside:15side20ydydramped. flat(adapted). then Cafe:kept entrance Wheelchair on premises. Guide dogsWCadmitted. ■AshMusic page 8581 Manu Chao page Lounge A Night in Vegas page KellyPolyphonic Osbourne Spree ...page page1009996 The

For all your Fringe tickets call: 0131226 0000 THE EDINBURGH PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION CENTRE Venue: © 0131130226• Grid 0000 Ref:C3 • 68 Great King Street © www.edinburghphotographicsociety.co.uk Visitworld' the home of thephotographic Edinburgh clubs. Photographic Socieinty,1861, one of the Established themembers EPS hadsandoldest theexhibited Hon. Henry Fox Talbot amongst i t s early work by D.O. Hil in 1890. ©No wheelchair access, 5 steps up from street. ■International Exhibitions Photography page 77 EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE Venue:59 • Grid Ref:C6 • 18-22 Greenside Place ©days)0870© 606 3424 10.00-18.00 (20.00 on performancea 524 •3322 separate0131 programme for• www.cclive.co.ukTo this venue call: 0131 order 524 3338 ICILi ensedCibarrcleatattime MaincAud: streetofleperformance. vel, stalls downID3Entrance: flights. 3yd 3 Str. ■TheTheatre Vagina Monologues page 172 EDINBURGH SHERATON HOTEL I 14 • Grid Ref:E2 • Lothian Road ©Venue: IFilmhouse, n the0131heart226Usher of0000 theHalcityl, Lyceum this venueandisTraverse. located right next to the restaurants are everywhere. What more couldBarsyouandwant? IDAccessible venue. Advance notice preferred but not essential. ■TickleChildren’s Shows page 13 ■Under Theatre Milk Wood page 172 EDINBURGH SKI CLUB ROOMS ©Venue:293 0131 226• Grid 0000 Ref:C3 • 2 Howe Street The Edinburgh SkieasiClubly found Rooms offer a small but charming venue. It can be the heart of the New Town. at the top of Howe Street in ■something Theatre a taxi driver in Liverpool said— page 165 EDINBURGH ZOO, THE GALLERYj Venue: 199314• Grid • Murrayfield ©0131 03II Ref:FI O www.edinburghzoo.org.uk One of Europe' s leadingHome zoos,toandoverthe 1000 wildestanimals, visitormany of attraction i n Scotland. which, are endangered inandtheresearch wild. We'- rbute commited conservation, education also havingtofun! Open every day 09.00-18.00. KOtAvailable. ■LifeExhibitions page 77 EDITH SIMON GALLERY Venue: 103 • Grid Ref:EI • I I Grosvenor Crescent © 0131 337 4640 • www.edith-simon.com chance to experience enjoy Edith'Sees unique viOnesionmore in thescalpel place paintings, where shesculpture, livedandanddrawings worked. trademark - and her hear her thoughts on making them. ©Four low steps. ■EdithExhibitions Simon Memorial Exhibition page 76 EGO AND OUT Venue:204 • Grid Ref:C5 • 14 Picardy Place ©A funky 0131venue 226 0000 Otrendy 0131Broughton 478 7434Street area Alfresco driin thenkinBeer g andGarden, diniinng,theearly morning coffees andmixfrequent BBQs serving up music, comedy and a 650 capacityan eclectic late night cluofb. theatre, A must do! ICJOuthouse licensed until 03.al0l 0,nightEgo licensed until 05:00. Food served- 10.access 00-22. snacks ©Ego onl0y0,, Outhouse - access andWC. ■TheComedy Parish page 4951 ASocial Phoenix Too Frequent page Anthropology page 56 ■C'eTheatre st Vauxhall! page 122

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Venue:257 • Grid Ref:C5 • I4A Broughton St Lane 0131 557 9567 • www.energetics.uk.com Beaut ifand ully calm comfortable centrecomplementary with a treatment room studioandyoga (capacity 12) offering health therapies, and pilates. Feeling your shoesPlayhouse, at the door and enter an oasisfrazzled? in the cityLeave , 2 mins from The OFree Herbal tea ID / 5 steps at entrance. Not advisable for wheelchairs. ■ EventsTechnique for Actors & Musicians . page 70 Alexander Body ofWriting page Energetics: Holistic Health and Bodywork . .page page 747072 Sacred Performance THE ENGINE SHED Venue: 140 • Grid Ref:F6 • 19 St Leonard's Lane • 0131 226 0000 OCofe open 10:30-15:30 (Mon-Thurs) 10.30-14.30 (Fri) [Dufi + 2 Disabled Parking Spaces ■ Musicals <£ Opera Welcome to Purgatory page I 13 THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL THEATRE Venue:242 • Grid Ref:E5 • 13-29 Nicolson Street •phones 0131 11.00-18.00. 529 6000 • Mon-Sat counter 10.00-18.00, performance nights.box office stays open until 20.00 on 9 www.eft.co.uk Edinburgh Fest ival TheatreFestisivtheal, Itflaboasts gship theatreseats for theand the Edinburghlargest International second stage ithe n theglassUK.frontage Openedandin1915private 1994 there are spacious bars behind function OCofe Lucia and Bar open before all shows. ID Level access for wheelchair users, lifts to all levels, accessible toilets, brail e signs, enhanced hearing facilities, staff trained in disability awareness. ■Rhona Comedy page 2224 ComedyCameron Gala 2003 page FETTES COLLEGE Venue:233 • Grid Ref:AI • East Fettes Avenue • 0131 332 2281 • 09.00-17.00 Mon-Fri 00131 311 6737* www.fettes.com Fettes 15 minutes slow walk fromofPrinces Street, parkingCollege forviews 300- cars, Gothic extravaganza a building with wonderful of the ci t y . Feel free to picnic i n the superb grounds before the show. ©Ten steps. ■TheTheatre Hollow page 141 5 DEAN PARK CRESCENT Venue:282 • Grid Ref:C I • 5 Dean Park Crescent • 0131 332 4620, Open 14:00-18:00 The l ers'prettiest lovely Victorian home, B&B, overlooks one ofMithe streetsa 4exhibition instarEdinburgh - Ann Street. yearpaintings it alsoGeorgian hosts of Scottish artists. This See fine in a anlovelyart location. H) Flight of stairs - difficult for disabled. ■NewExhibitions Scottish Paintings page 77

FLEAMARKET (5) THE COUNTING HOUSE Venue:! 16226• Grid Ref:F6 • 32c West Nicholson Street •• 0131 0000 0781 234 9068 • www.fleamarketfunk.com Anatmosphere. intimate venue, friendly and versatile with a fantastic Within festival venues. easy walking distance of most major O8or. ■Fleamarket Music Festival of Funk . page 90 FRINGE GREEN ROOM Venue:20131• Grid Ref:tbc• www.edfringe.com "To be confirmed •• 226 0026 The Fringe Green Room offersthroughout support August and adviceVenuefor Fringe participants and performers confirmed this programme Butnotifort is now! Pleaseatcalthel ourtimeinformation line orwasvisitprinted. our website ©He/p always available, please call in advance on 226 6964. FRINGE SHOP AND BOX OFFICE I • Grid0000Ref:E5 • 180 High Street ••Venue: 0131 0131 226 226 0026 • www.edfringe.com Get aland l yourBoxFringe and memorabilia fromduring the Fringe Shop Office.tickets days a week Festival. The Fringe BoxOpen Officeseven is sponsored by Metro. the ©Access to Shop, limited access to Box Office. ■ Events Allen Award page FringeWright Academy page 7072 ■Official Exhibitions Fringe Merchandise page 78 GALERIE MIRAGES Venue:0131149 315 • Grid2603Ref:B2 • 46a Raeburn Place •• Galerie Mirages is aandpermanent introve a 19thof century bakehouse is a realthegallery finworld. d - ahoused treasure wonderful items fromjewellery around The gallery specialises i n silver and i s internationally renowned for its designs. ©Four steps to venue. ■ Exhibitions Jewellery of the World & Draped in Dreams, page 77 THE GARAGE •Venue:8l 0131 221• Grid 9009Ref:E3 • Open• Grindlay August Street Court 0An •international www.thegarageinternational.com runProfessional by an international artistThecatering toGarage the needs alvenue l artists. friendly, pridesofitself for toits relax, wide experience range ofyetunique and radical programming. A place and communicate. 'Fringe nirvana!'comThe forScotsman. Please email shakti@thegarageinternational. programme. OSush/' Bar and Ndebele Cafe. ©Good disabled access. ■Edinburgh Children's Rocks! Shows page 9 ■JapanComedy Experience - 'Gay Samurai Revue'.... page 35 ■ Dance Another Point page Chaconne andto ofView Other Dances page 646564 Come Here Me page Dance-Forms Productions Presents 'The American Choreographers' page Dances of India Showcase' page 656565 Danztresse/Zuleikha in Concert page ATheGood Hard Slap! page Show- 'Dance Japanesque - Vagina'page. . .6666. JapanHuman Experience page 66 Japan Experience -Universe 'Hanging Garden' page page 6767 Joe... This Infinite Mouthful/Score page 6768 Salome page Shakti - 10 Years at the Fringe page 68 ■UNLV Exhibitions Filmakers Showcase 4 page 79 ■ Music Japan Experience - 'An Evening ofTaiko Drumming' page 94

■ Theatre The EarSnaps Witness page page 131136 133 AFamily Friend of Dorothy page Harry is Always Right page Japan Experience - 'The Keystone of the Pacific' 140 Japan Experience - 'Macbeth' page 143 Japan Experience urderer!' page 143 Japan Experience -- ''MTranshome' page 143 The Key page 144 Non-Scene page 154 Nose Nose Nose Mouth page 154 The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui page 160 Savage page 162 September 12th or The Black Spider page 162 GATEWAY THEATRE Venue:7 • Grid Ref: B6 • Elm Row 0Fringe, 01310131 317 3939* Aug 0 Info 478 0195 - Pre317 3939Open • www.universal-arts.com To0131order a separate programme for this venue call: 4780195 Spectacular professional productions onto betheseen, fringe'notinternational s biggest stage. Enj o y shows as theyto Briperformed aretismeant cramped in aEurope cupboard! Host h Council Showcase and Our events. national photographic exhibition in the foyerFree. multiO©Fu/Li/censed foyer bar. disabled access. Ramps/level access, toilets. ■Stairway Dance of Fire page 68 ■Italian Events Cappuccino, French Croissants and Danish Pastries - Do We Really Need Europe? page 73 ■Elizavieta Theatre Bam page 132 The Father, 134 Kalla, Fire the Son and Holy Moses page page 144 Titus Andronicus page 170 170 The Town of Mice page GEORGE SQUARE GARDENS 167 • Grid • George •Venue: 8740I stRef:F5 • From Jul 18th0Square - Julywww.uoefo.com 31 st 10.0018.0131 0order 0; from662a separate Aug 10.00-22.00 To0131 programme for• this venue call: 662 8740 Situated in the centre oftheanGardens elegant Georgian square, listedin aswhicha conservation area are a perfect to enjoyavailable a classifrom c pieceGeorge of theatre. Tickets andhaven information Square Theatre. A UoEFO Venue. OCofe Bar in George Square Theatre next door. ID Parking spaces on George Square, gardens are on flat ground. ■ Theatre The Three Musketeers page 169 GEORGE SQUARE THEATRE Venue:37 • George 018.0131 662• Grid 8740Ref:F5 • From Jul 18th0Square - •Julywww.uoefo.com 31 st 10.000 0; from Aug 1st 10.00-22.00 To662order a separate programme for this venue call: 8740 One anof theexciting largestinternational venues on programme the Fringe. ofCentrally located, with dance, and theatre.Theatre Entertainment all the famimusicals ly all day. large GeorgescaleSquare is a UoEFOforVenue. lOICafe Bar open every day. Iauditorium. D Parking spaces ramped access via George Faciliand ties available on ground floor. Square, lift to ■Dr Bunhead' Children's Shows s Bananas of Doom page 8 ■BBCComedy Three New Comedy Awards Grand Final 2003 page 18 Cheek page Dave Sadowitz: Gorman's Midnight Googlewhack Adventure . . .page page 232536 Jerry Show Men 44 Robertin Coats Newman: From Caliban to the Talibanpage page 53 ■TheDance Little Mermaid page 67 ■ForMusicals <fi Opera Pete' s Sake! page The Mikado: County U.S.A page 109 I 10 ■Hector' Theatre s House A G reek-Style Tragedy . . . page Mika HAKA page 170 151140 Tonight We Fly page

MTTmrfiE METRO GILDED BALLOON TEVIOT 14 • Grid Ref:F5 • 5/2 Bristo Square ©Venue: 04.000131 226 2151 • Phone 09.00-00.00, Counter 10.00O www.gildedballoon.co.uk Gilded has the six perfomnance spaces: thecony;Debating HalRooml; theandBalloon Winethe Bar; Dining the Balfears; the Bibars; l iard Nightclub; thereRoom; are public private outdoor bars; cafes and restaurants. It' s a massive, mini sell Fritickets nge! for24hrtheonline booking and information. We also Underbelly. OAva/fab/e all day. D Wheelchair accessable plus disabled rest facilities ■Beauty Children's and the BeastShows . . page 8 ■Stephen Comedy K Amos Barry Cryer and Ronnie Golden - Unpluggedpage page 171518 Best of SoYouThinkYou' r e Funny page Bright Out Sparks page 2421 Claws page Count Arthur Strong's The Greatest Story Ever Told page Cream ofInferno Irish Comedy page 252525 Dante' s page DavidSunO'Doherty Creates Something New Under the page Des Bishop' Slave Obadiah Steppenwolfe page III2626 Frankie Boyles Wage + Reverend page 30 The Show page HowToFree BeBeer A Groom page 363033 Jason Bradbury Breakdance Therapy page The Jesus Principle page 3837 Phil KayNight page Ladies' page Late 'The LiveMausoleum - The Experts ofWrongpage page 404140 Live! At'nRopenThrough Lizzie My Keyhole page 4342 Fred MacAulay page Mervyn Stutter' s Pick of the Fringe page Miles Jupp - and Gentlemen Prefer Brogues ....page page 444545 Mitch Benn The Distractions PS. 69McDermott, Cameron Bruce and Mick page 49 Paul Moriarty are GUD page Paul Provenza - Myth AmericaGo page 505050 Peepolykus Let the Donkey page Plat du Nuitof the - ThePenis Comeback Special page page 5150 Puppetry Saint Hollywood page Sceptic: Lawrence Leung page 545554 Shazia Mirza and Patrick Monahan page Shelley Cooper- Almost - Growing page Sol Bernstein AlivePains page 5557 SoYouThinkYou' re Funny - Sponsored by page 57 Channel 4 Spinning Wheel CabaretAllClub page 5957 Stephen Frost' s Impro Stars page Tina Kim Single and Available page 60 Tittle Tattle page Umbilical - Speedmouse page 6162. Will Anne Brothers Frank Please Come to the Diary Room page63 ■Hot!!Dance page Squonk Opera: Bigsmorgasbordwunderwerk page 6866 ■FOOD Musicals Opera - A Sixteen<£Course Musical page 109 ■Caitlin Theatre page 134 121 Finding Bin Boy Laden page High Brave page 141 The Illusion Brothers page 142 Chat presents page 148 146 ALeNoLine InNoir The Sand 'Mirror Maze' page Mans Land page 154 The Pickled King page 157 Playing for Reward page 157 Shakespeare' s Italian Job page 163 Southern Discomfort page 165 Trick Boxing page Uncle Jacques' Symphony page 170 171

METRO GILDED BALLOON CAVES Venue:88 • Grid Ref:ES • Sth Niddry St, off Cowgate ©02.300131 ©226www.gildedballoon.co.uk 2151 • Phones 09.00-00.00, Counter 12.00The strangest and spookiest venues on the Frinooks nge; three theatres setdeepbetwixt and crannies belowand the between streets ofmedieval Edinburgh Oldsell Town. 24hr online booking and information. We also tickets for the Underbelly. IdLicensed bar, food disabled access, CavesandI &refreshments I I, Syrd rampallandday.I ©Cove or 2 steps.I - no ■ Comedy Afterlife? page 1614 Anthony Menchetti - Murphy's Law page Barrie Hall' s Early Show page The Boon Show Live page 202317 Cave Comedy page Flight ofSouthern: the Conchords - HighHell on Folk page Gordon My Drums page 293431 InsertLostPunchline Here page The Laugh page MickeyMidnight D was Show a Pub Kid page 424545 The page Mongrel page 4647 Nice MumNation are Chocolate Benders page Raw Prawns page 5252 Recruitment Stars page The Return of the Jingleberries page 52 Roily Moe as Doctor Moe - Man of Science. .page page 53 Slaughterhouse Tainted Love Live page 5956 ■ Theatre The Damage page 126 DianeGibbons & Ross - The Awesome Years page 128 The page 137 Last of the Red-Hot Dadas by Kerry Reid . . page 145 Leonce and Lena by Georg Buchner page page ISO 147 Mighty Dread Red Bessie page 174 159 Weekend Break page METRO GILDED BALLOON CABARET VOLTAIRE Venue: 139 • Grid Ref:E5 • 36 Blair Street ©02.300131O226www.gildedballoon.co.uk 2151 • Phone 09.00-00.00, Counter 10.00Situated on Blaiirs Street, wassee known as Peppermint This fab venue a must withWesome great shows.Lounge. online booking and information. also sel l tickets for24hrthe Underbelly. OL/censed bar. U)Basement Please ring box office in advance and we wil dovenue, all weIScansteps.to assist ■American Comedy Woman page 15 The page SarahCentre Kendall page 2339 ■Starover Music Blue: Kate Navarone page 103 METRO GILDED BALLOON THE VENUE Venue: 158 • Grid Ref:D5 • Calton Road ©22.000131O226www.gildedballoon.co.uk 2151 • Phones 09.00-00.00, Counter 16.00One of Edinburgh' most popular; hipTheandVenue trendyhasclubs is a new venue forspaces thesGilded Balloon. superb performance bar 24hr booking2 and information. We alsoandsellatickets for theonlineUnderbelly. lOlUcensed Bar U) Steps, call box office in advance. We wil do all we can to assist ■BlackComedy Sheep Luxury Assortment page 19 Committed page People Exhibitionists Like You For Breakfast! page 243534 It'IPhilEat s 'rKay anney' page page 4238 A Load of Ball page ■RawMusic page 102 100 SongsElvis to Illuminate the Dark page ■School Theatre Ties page 162

For all your Fringe tickets call: 0131226 0000 THE GOLDEN Ref:E3TheFOUNTAIN • Princes St Gardens West St. ©Venue:270 This West is not• Grid as venue. Golden Fountain at Princes Gardens i the www.lazzi.co.uk) meeting point only for Lazzi-Limbo. (See ■Lazzi-Limbo Theatre page 146 GREYFRIARS KIRK Venue:l3l Candlemaker• GridRowRef:E5 • Greyfriars Place, © 0131 226 0000 ©Over0131the 225 1900years, •www.greyfriarskirk.com past few Gneyfriarsa relaxed Kirk hasatmosphere become an and acclaimed ci t y centre venue acoustics. ThehearKiwith rk istrue openstory everyofdayGreyfriars throughout themagnificent fest i v al . Come and the Bobby. ©F/ot access to church and t o i l e t s . Induction l o op system in operation. ■TheEvents Gleam in thein Scottish North - Stained Contemporary Developments Glass .... page 72 ■TheMusic Arcadian Singers page 8481 Cadenza . page page Flute Flutters Children' s Concert Mahler Symphony No.9 Conductor Neil Mantle . page 9691 GREYFRIARS KIRK HOUSE Venue:28 • Grid Ref:E4 • 86 Candlemaker Row © 0131 225 6575 • 10.00-23.00 ©programme • www.paradise-green.co.uk To order for this venue call: 225 6576 a separate Paradise Green Promotions brings you theatre at thestyles heart ofandtheinternational Fringe. Presenting shows of diverse theatrical backgrounds. and soak up the true atmosphereRelaxof thein ourFringe.vegetarian cafe KDIUnlicensed vegetarian cafe U)flaEntrance: t. 2 str; Studio l:WC, 22 str partial HR; Studio 2:6yd ■TheChildren’s Shows page118 The Big LionTime!. and Albert page ■Dr Dewey Comedy Decimal in the House ofVaudeville Flanders and Swann Reformed page 2933 Haze Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of Celebrity. . .page page 42 ■Three Musicals Opera Guys Naked<£ From the Waist Down. . page I 13 ■ Theatre Again page 115 BouncersOff! page 120 120 Boxed page The Cripple of Inishmaan page 125 Dark is theandNight / Starving Necrophilia. . .page page 126 DrDragonfly Jekyll Mr Hyde 130 page 142 130 It'Mes aandGirlMyDreams page Monkey page 150 Perfect Wedding page Shades of Red page 156 162 Shakers page 163 The Three Musketeers page 169 AWhat Triple BillButler of Shame page Saw page 170 174 WrongtheDirection page 175 GREYFRIARS KIRK YARD - MAIN GATES Venue:99 • GridRowRef:E5 • Greyfriars Place, Candlemaker © 0131 225 6575 • 09.30-18.30 The Kirkyand areRow.justThebehind BobbymainPubgates at theoftopGreyfriars showsGreyfriars at this venue aysof iCandlemaker nvolving extensive be diffiarecult outdoor for thoseplwith restricted mobility. walking and would U) Limited - please call for further information. ■Greyfriars Children's Bobby Shows . page 10 ■Macbeth Theatre page 149

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STUDIO ■Carousel Musicals <£ Opera Venue: 105 • Grid Ref:C2 • 22 Moray Place page O 0131 225 3948 • www.hillaryrohde.com Radio Times page 107 I 12 This venuecentre. is in The the heart of thehasNewstunning Town,views minutesoverfromthe ■ Theatre the city workshop You're Only Young Twice page 175 city and i s a perfect venue for viewing and buying beautiful cashmere JEKYLL & HYDE Sundays). sweaters and accessories. Open 10.00-17.00 (not Venue:259 • I 12 Hanover Street ■Hillary Exhibitions ® 0131 225• Grid 2022*Ref:C4 11.00-23.00 Rohde Designer Cashmere page 77 Relaxed, informal, comfortable, liofft room withStjazz atmosphere in cityandcentreis unreserved. locationcandlejustTickets Princes . Alatlclub HOLYROOD TAVERN seating i s at tables available Fringe Box Office and on door • Grid Ref:E6 • 9a Holyrood IdFull menu available & full bar in room. ®Venue:84 01312 556 ' week I Road from 18.30, weeks & 3 5044 from from 15.30 17.©00• www.rarebirdsprod.com ©Not suitable for wheelchair access. The venuefoodonandthe drinks Fringe.atComedy, ■ Music cabaretfriendliest plus super pub prices.theatre, Jazz at the Jekyll & Hyde . page 94 ICiUcensed bar all day and night Food 12:00-20:30. ©No steps. JONGLEURS COMEDY CLUB ■Bottle Comedy • Leith Street andMonkus MangoMaximus page 2023 ®Venue:250 08707 87686• Grid 0779507Ref:C5 •www.jongleurs.com II.00-00.00 Cheekus page © 07775 • The Dusty Limits Hour page 2733 To order a separate programme for this venue call: HolyrudeKnights 08707 87 07 07 .07 - Licence Walk and the God Principlepage page. .51. 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For all your Fringe tickets call: 0131226 0000 THE MEADOWS STUDIO BIG TOP Venue: 189 • Grid Ref:G5 • Meadows, Melville Dr © 0131 667 0202 • 09.30-20.30 (from Jul 24) ©To www.circus-online.co.uk separate programme for this venue call: 0131order 667 a0202 Astyle.spectacular 'State of the Art' Big Top. Seating 500 cabaretvenue Aatlicensed the Festibarval. completes the most stunning alternative OL/censed bar and snack bar. ©Good occess, adapted WC. All on one flat level. ■Cirkus Dance Inferno page 65 ■Ladyboys Theatre of Bangkok page 145 MERZ GALLERY Venue:207 • Grid Ref:C5 • 87 Broughton Street © 0131 226 0000 O 0131 558 8778 Broughton www. merzart.Street' coms No. I gallery. For more information see ©Access available. ■ Exhibitions Tartan Specials page 79 MURRAYFIELD PARISH CHURCH HALL Venue: 104 • Grid ReftEI • Ormidale Terrace © 0131 226 0000 Easilystop reached going from city centre to Zoo. first afterbyKwianyk-Fibust garage. OTeo and coffee at time of performance only. © Entrance: 3yd HR. Aud: 3yd WC. ■PlazaTheatre Suite page 158

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24 hour Box Office at: www.edfringe.com CENTRAL HALL Venue: 100229• Grid Ref:F3 • WestTollcross ©To 0131 2921 separate• 10.00-21.00 programme©•forwww.nayo.org.uk this venue call: 0131order 229 a2921 Central Hal l an oasis of refreshing and relaxing orchestralin and heart chamberof Edinburgh' music by youth andWonderful ensembles the s figlass nanciorchestras anl artdistrict hundred-year-old stained i nouveau style. Good cafes, restaurants and bars in the vicinity. OTea and coffee at evening performances only. ®Entrance:2yd (+5 25"). Lift on2+7+6 site. Str HR. Aud: 100yd 8+8 Str HRWC ■Bedfordshire Music County Youth Second Orchestra One Bedfordshire County Youth Second Orchestrapage - Two8282 page City of Sheffield Youth Orchestra page Cumbria Youth Orchestra ... page 8686 Edinburgh Schools Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Edinburgh Schools JazzSchools Orchestra. .........page page 878787 Edinburgh Secondary Orchestra page Festival of Concert British Youth page Fife Youth BandOrchestras . ..page page 899090 Fife Youth Jazz Orchestra Fife Youth Orchestra page Fife Youth String Orchestra and Percussion page 9090 Ensemble Haydn Youth String Orchestra of the Netherlands One page 93-Haydn Youth String Orchestra of the Netherlands Two page JeugdOrkest page 9395 LeicestershireNederland Arts Youth Wind Orchestra - Two page 9696 The Lydian Orchestra Malden Young Strings .page page 9796 Midlothian Youth Orchestra . page Perth Youth Orchestra page Perth Youth Orchestra Ensembles page 9999 RSAMD Junior Academy Orchestra page 101 Shropshire CountySchool YouthString Orchestra St Mary's Music Ensemble - Onepage 102 103 St Mary's Music School String Ensemble - Twopage page 103 Tupplurarna, Sweden page 104 Warwickshire County Youth Orchestra. , page 105 West West ofof Scotland Scotland Schools Schools Concert OrchestraBand . page page 105 105 NEAL'S YARD REMEDIES Venue: • 102 Hanover Street © 0131176226• Grid 3223 Ref:C4 © www.nealsyardremedies.com The New Therapy Centre at Hanover Street days wil bea week offering all types of Massage, Reflexology in Yoga,tea.Pilates and Indiandan ReiHeadki 7Massage. Pop in forplusaclasses free herbal OFree herbal tea served daily. ■Neal'Events s Yard Remedies Therapy Centre page 73 NETHERBOW THEATRE Venue:30 Grid • 43 High©Street ©To 0131 556a• separate 9579*Ref:D6 10.00-21.00 order programme for0131this556 venue2647call: 556 2647 The Netherbow is on Holyrood. the Royal MiThele, box halfwayofficebetween Edinburgh Castle is under John House.andScottish The 75-seat permanent is famous forScotland' itsKnox high-quality productions and theatre family shows. s Storytelling Centre. ©Entrance: IOyd 8+1 Str HR. Aud:5yd I StrWC (+3 Enclosed lift and stair lift for wheelchair access to theatre.25"). ■TheChildren's Shows Adventures the Slug page 8 Goldilocks and theof. Ivan page Greyfriars Bobby .3 .Bears .. page 1010 ■Chopin Theatre in Midcalder page 125 124 Confessions of a Justified Sinner page Cradle King page 125 Faith Healer page For theInterrogation Islands I Sing page 133 135 The page 142 The World' s Child page 175

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PLEASANCE DOME • I Bristo Square ©©Venue:23 0131 556• Grid 6550Ref:F5 •09.00-01.30 • www.pleasance.co.uk Amazing spaces, amazing programme unthappy il veryjate (3am & Samalso on weekends). prices. We sell tickets forWatch showsforatspecial Assembly andhourC venues. IdAvailable the Pleasance bars and cafe. Late licensedalbarl dayuntfrom il 03.00 (05:00 at Dome weekends) ©Good access. Please ring venue for further details. ■ Comedy After DomeBeatPleasance page 1414 Aisle 16Hours - LowatBrow Poetry page AllBBCAboard page 1715 Stand Up Show Live page Brendan Riley Comedy Sushi page 2122 The CapeHoroscope Comedy Collective Chinese Compatibility Love Test page Show . page Deeper Underground page 262326 Die page Edinburgh page Folk as F**k!and Beyond page 292732 Hal Cruttenden:To Hal andMonkeys Back Do Boatspage Infinite FitzHigham 2003: page 3634 JasonMorris Byrne...'WHates! page Julia ill You Kids Get Out Of That Pool Please!' page 3938 Kings of the Road by BrianFoolMcAvera page Mark Felgate - Freelance page 4543 Mike Gunn Uncut page Non-Sexual Kissing White Woman page Reginald D Hunter: page 485352 Ridiculusmus page ThreeTut,Men A Bourbon page 60 Tut MissandSimpson page The Upsettables page 6262 J1 ■Emulator Dance page 65 ■NowMusicals <&I CallOpera That' s What A Karaoke Musical. page Schwartz All About page III 1212I I Songs for aIt New World page ■TheTheatre Audition page Gob page I140 13818 Hardcore page Hideaway page 141141 HiltMacbeth by Charles Marowitz page AOpen page 155 149 Mind page Shamer page 163 The Vegemite Tales page 175 173 Withering Looks page THE POD Venue:284 • Grid Ref:E3 • Festival Square, Lothian Rd © 0131 228 3350 • 10.00-Midnight © www.thepodedinburgh.co.uk To0161order separate programme for this venue call: 819 a2882 Without question newtheatre venue onandthe i Fringe. Staging thetheverymostbestexciting in comedy, children' Pod is trulys entertainment unique. Come(allandwithseeseating what in-the-round),The all the fuss is about fjj ^Refreshments available al l day wi t h licensed next to on venue. H) Level Access to venue, wheelchair spacesbarsavailable ■NotChildren's Shows Show? page 13I I SteveAnother Rawlings'KidsCircus and Magic School .. page ■AnvilComedy Springstien - A Little Bit Near the Knuckle?. page 1716. Barbara Nice' s Special Offer page Danny Bhoy has a Darker Side page 18 DavidGreat Hadingham page The Picnic page 433226 ASteve MadeRawlings UpBigStoryComedy page is Insured page Tommy Tiernan:Tell Me A Story page 5961 ■TheTheatre page SharonBuddy NeillBolden - SecondExperience Sight page 163121

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THE REID HALL Venue:201 • Grid Ref:F5 • Reid Quad, Bristo Square ©from0131Aug6621st8740 • From Jul 18th-July 31 st 10.00-18.00, 10.00-22.00 ©To www.uoefo.com order a separate 0131 662 8740 programme for this venue call: A beautiful purpose built concert hall lending itself to music, comedy and spoken word, the home of Roots @The Reid and Classics @The Reid. 0 Venue Bar. ©No wheelchair access. ■ Music in Modern Musicological Archaeology Adventures page 80 Alyth McCormack and Friends . page Bachue page 818382 Eric Bogle . page Clarinet - KateandMcDermott Classics forContrasts Violin, Cello Pianowith Mr Danielpage page 8686 The Concerto/Choral Concerts Cummings page Daimh .. page page 878686 Duncan Chisholm & Ivan Drever Edinburgh Symphony Baroque page The Emily Smith Band page 889088 Fine Friday . page Dick Gaughan page Hot page 919493 BertClub Jansch. . Bairns ., page JockTamsons page JSBrianBachKennedy Mentors & Pupils - John Kitchen . page 959596 page Last Night's Funand Michael Marra - In Flagrant. page 96 Liz Lochhead Delicht ........ page Malinky page 979696 Michael Marra . page Adam McNaughtan page 9797 Brian McNeill page Messiaen: Quartet For The End of Time -Tetractys page 9798 Rab Noakes page 'The Pierrot Lunaire' The New Professionals page 100 Poozies page 100 100 Rare Scale -- Carla Rees&&Brahms Kerry Yong page Robin Hutt Schubert page 100 Scottish Guitar Quartet page 102 102 Scottish Trombone page Spain meets GermanEnsemble Romanticism - Isolda Crespi page 104 103 The Weavers page The Tannahill Wrigley Sisters page 105 RFACFUTURESCOTLAND Venue: 132 • Grid Ref:D6 • Bakehouse Close, 146 Canongate © 0131 226 0000 © 0131 556 6699 • www.FutureScotland.org Architecture on the Fringe. Exhibition'Common-Place' open daily. 'Minds Meeting' are four open debates where you are welcome to come and express your views on issues relating to the exhibition. U) Disabled access and adapted WC. ■Common-Place Events page 70 ■Common-Place Exhibitions page 75

oeessm APEX CITY HOTEL Venue: 18 • Grid Ref:E4 • 61 Grassmarket © 0131 225 5333 • 09.30-22.30 ©To www.rocketvenues.com separate programme for this venue call: 0131order 557 a0707 This chic venue hosts a collection of top-notch performers from around the world. Before or after the shows, enjoy a relaxing meal or drink at the various Apex restaurants and bars along with stunning views of the Castle and Grassmarket. lOIRestaurant and bars available all day. Damong Fully accessible th rampsor flatandsitting elevators. fiGui rst row ofwichairs, in frontAudi(advance ofence: benchflatwarning seating. d e dogs admitted. Help available appreciated). ■Literary Comedy Fodder page Rob Roy Canon Show! page 415753 Something to Remember Me By page Three Men in a Bowtie page 60 ■HowTo Events Be Successfully Mad page 72 ■ Musicals <6 Opera Aabacus' s 20th Century Legends:The Lives, Loves & Music ofs 20th FrankCentury SinatraLegends: & Judy Garland . . Loves page 106& Aabacus' Music of Bing Crosby & Peggy Leethe Lives,page 106 ■Bridges Theatre page 121 Drama Queen page 135 130 Force of Habit page in aofSuitcase page AGod Sand in Lambeth page 138 139 TheGrain Plaza Suite page 158 Tales of Passion,Tales of Woe page 166 ROCKET (a) DEMARCO ROXY ART HOUSE Venue:! 15 • Grid Ref:E6 • Lady Glenorchy's Church, Roxburgh Place © 0131 556 3102 • 09.00-00.00 ©To www.rocketvenues.com separate programme for this venue call: 0131order 557 a0707 Formerly Pleasance Over the Road, Roxy Art House makes its debut with Rocket Venues and the Demarco European Art Foundation. Over four performance spaces, food, bar and internet cafe make Rocket @ Demarco Roxy Art House the place to be during Fringe 2003. lOILicensed cafe-bar serving food and drink all day until late. ©Box Officthrough e - up three stairs. to MainShows theatreour accessible entranceEntrance askht ofstaff. other theatres are upsouth a fl-igadmitted. stairs. Helpinavailable with advance warni ng.orGuidownde dogs ■TheChildren’s Shows Life of a Storyteller page I I ■A BitComedy in the Afternoon page 3219 Half-Life? page ■Forgiveness Dancefor Blood page 66 Mind the GapSex- American page Revolution: Danceof Dario andDance Rock 'nMistero ' Roll ....Buffo page. .6867. A Visual Adaptation Fo' s RIAS GALLERY page 69 ■Drumcafe MusicInteractive Venue:155 • Grid Ref:E2 • IS Rutland Square page 87 © 0131 226 0000 The HWSJazzJazzfromEpiphany .. page © 0131 229 7545 • www.rias.org.uk Italy page 9398 Gallery and bookshop promoting Scotland's architecture and ■Modern Musicals Opera built environment The BearConcerto<&Classico page Cabaret page 107 107 ■FlatExhibitions Fortune Cookie Man page 109 White, Long Black page 76

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■ Theatre The Actor page 114 Amadeus page I 15 The Bacchae by Euripedes page 118 The Birds of Sarajevo page I Burns Night page 12112819 Digging for Fire page 133 The Exam page faust(US) page 142 134 HowieImpractical The RookieApplication of Dreams - Clouds. page The page 142 142. . The Indian Wants the Bronx page Ines de Castro page 142 The L.A. page 145 Mark JasterComedies - A- Fool Named 'OPlays ' page ISO Mind the Gap International page 'Harry Miss Julie' by August Strindberg, translated page by 151151 G. Carlson The Paint Show page 156 The Palindrome page 156 Red Peter page 160 Souvenirs of an Emotion Tourist page 165 165 Sparkleshark page Spoonface Steinberg page 165 The Tragedy of Othella,The Hip Hop Diva of Venice Beach Buster Keaton page 170 170 Trebus, page Watson page 174 Whisper IntoFalls My Good Ear page 174 White Frost page 174 Wings page 175 Young Kozacks of Ukraine page 175 Venue: 126 • Grid Ref:E3 - West End, Princes Street © 0131 228 9919* 13.00-22.30 OTo www.rocketvenues.com separate programme for this venue call: 0131order 557 a0707 This architecturally breath-taking ays hostbarto a minifestoverlooking ival of its Princes own. The churchGardens, halchurch l, withcontributes aplterrace Street an invigorating mix of international theatre, dance andwithmusic. lOlUcensed Cafe Bar serving snacks and drinks from 13. 0022.30 ©Enter by path from Pri n ces Street: Entrance: 20yd Fl a t . Aud: flat(accesssittinglimiinted).frontGuiofdFie rdogs st Row of bench seating. WC adapted warning appreciated). admitted. Help available (advance ■1933Music And All That - Brecht, Weill and Friends P 8e ■All About Musicals <£ Opera page Ave Eve, from Heaven to 9/1 I page 106 106 ■Bouncers Theatre page 120 Love, Lustby S.andBeckett Lonely Hearts page 149 Silence page 164 Stags and Hens page They are Coming page 165 168 ROSSLYN CHAPEL Venue:74 • Grid Ref:H6 • Roslin, Midlothian © 0131 440 2159* 10.00-17.00 © www.rosslynchapel.org.uk The atmospheric RosslBuiynlt Chapel, PrincesMaster Street, by William7 miles Sinclfrom air Grand ofThetheiKnis antime ghtenigma. s Templar from of Christthe chapel is supposed to house relics ©Level surface. ■TheTheatre Apprentice page 117

ROSS THEATRE Venue:52 (west) • Grid Ref:D3 • Princes Street Gardens © 0131 226 0000 OTo 0131 662 8600 programme for this venue call: 0131order 228 aI separate 155 The Ross Theatre presents 'schedule Arts for Li(noon fe', offering an mainly unparalleled entertainment to 9pm, free) for al l age groups and tastes, with the best i n and ly' blues, cl(lunchtimes). assical, world music, theatre, comedy, dance rock and fami shows lOIBoth food and drink available. ©Good disabled access. ■ Events Arts for Life page 70 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH Venue: 193 • Grid Ref:A2 • 20a Inverleith Row © 0131 2260000* 10.00-17.00 © 0131 552 7171 • www.rbge.org.uk sofworld National Botanicof theGarden 70Scotland' acres exoticofrenowned tranquility in theeleven heart capital,offers only one mile north Princes Street; planthouses, BotaniesAdmission Shop for gifree. fts and plants, superb Terrace Cafe cuisine. OTerrace cafe 10.00-18.00 daily. ©Access available. ■Albert Children's andThe the Greatest GhostShows - Albert Idiot .. .. page page 88 And Now! Show the on Earth ■Eden'Exhibitions Orchestra - A Celebration of Music andpage 76 PlantssSchnabel Julian page 78 ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE Venue: 12 • Grid Ref:E3 • Grindlay Street © 0131 248 4848 • 10.00 until last show starts © www.lyceum.org.uk One on theout Fringeof- thefirstfestwithivala flagship skil for venues choosingdoesthe abestweekshows there. KDIRestaurant 'Marque Central' open until 22.00. H) Excellent, including wheelchair spaces, infra-red loop etc. ■Steven Theatre Berkoffs East Productions Presents page 166 ROYAL MUSEUM Venue:43 • Grid Ref:ES • Chambers Street ©12.00-17.00 0131 247Sun 4422 • 10.00-17.00 Mon-Sat (20.00 Tues); © 0131 247 4422 • www.nms.ac.uk The Royal Museum housesworld, international collections of decorative art,Museum the natural andpresents science andhistory industry. The adjacent of Scotland the20th of Scotland from i t s geological formation to the century through the rich national collections. Admission to the Museums is free. ICIMai 10.00-16. 00, Soupson225(soup 10.00-16.n Hall30,TCafe owerDelos Restaurant (Reservations 3003).bar) U)andWheelchair access throughout both museums, l i f adapted WCs. Wheelchairs available for loan. ts to all floors ■DinoExhibitions Birds - Feathered Fossils from China . . page 76 ■Leicestershire Music Arts Youth Wind Orchestra - One page 96

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ROYAL OVERSEAS LEAGUE Venue: Grid 226 Ref:D3 House, 100 Princes ! Street 19* © 0131 0000• Overseas © www.rosl-edinburgh.org Edinburgh' s most central venue, with stunning views, j has an intimate chamber lecastle ry.ofRestaurant and with food. An oasismusicof room, calm inplusthegalheart the || Festivbaral hustle and bustle. OBar , bar food21.012.0. 00-21.00, restaurant for | lunch and/ 1.0di0-mi nner,dnilastghtorders U)appreciated Wheelchair- access di ult but1501). help avai e (advance please calffilc225 Guidlaebldogs admitted.warning 3 ■BachMusic for Week One . page page 8282 |J Bach for Breakfast: Breakfast: Week Two Beethoven AfterLunch Lunch ... page Brahms After page 988284 1: Mozart at Teatime: Week One . page Mozart at Teatime: Week Two page 98 j ROYAL SCOTTISH ACADEMY BUILDING Venue:292 *The Mound © 0131 624• Grid 6200 Ref:D4 © www.nationalgalleries.org Three years of restoration and comethisto j| fruition withBe the re-opening ofto therefurbishment building' s doors summer one of the first vi s i t Scotland' s premiere | international art exhibition venue. OSfiop, with cafe available at the National Gallery ©speciWheelchair al y adaptedaccesstoiletots.all parts of the gallery. Lifts and ■Monet: Exhibitions the Seine and the Sea page 77 8 ST ANDREW'S <£ ST GEORGE'S CHURCH Venue:! I I • Grid Ref:D4 • 13 George Street © 0131 225 3847 • 10.00-15.00 Mon-Sat (from Aug 6) 'The premier chamber music venue on the Friofnge'music,Theboth Hemld. Come old andandnew,enjoy in onehighofquality the Newperfbrmances Town's architectural gems. tMon-Fri OI Tea and coffee at time of performance. Snacks 11. 4 5-14. 3yd 3 Str.Aud:5yd Flat or side entrance1at5 street le.vel&byEntrance: prior arrangement. ■ Music Alison Stephens and Anne Evans page 8081 Angela Brownridge ... page page Around the World in Eighty Minutes Art-Song From Haydn to Poulenc page 818181 Auld Alliance .. page Bach & Brahms page Catriona McKay (Scottish Harp) and Friendspage page 858185 Ceol is Drain Edlian PianoMcKeon.Alan Trio. Jacques .page page 8888 Elizabeth Ensemble . page Fiddle, Harp and Voice page 889091 Francis George Scott 1880-1958 . page FusionsRecital page 91 Guitar page Harp Angels .page page 939392 Harp, Pipes and Song Ishbel Kennedy 9393 Italian Baroque Maltman Presents ...... page page Kantikoy page LisztMerlyn .. . Trio .. page page 979695 The Nocturne . page Organ Recitals page 999899 Piano Sonatas . page The PowerMass of Love page 100 Schubert in Quartet G page 101 Scottish Clarinet page 102 The Shalom Ensemble page 102 Songs Down Memory Lane page 102 Spirito (Soprano, Clarinet, Piano) page 103 StStrictly Andrew' s & St George's at Festival Time page 103 page 103 Three' s Songtime Company page 104 104 Triplicity . . . . page Ugandans Perform Classics page 104 Violin Sonatas. page 105 Vivien Liu and Mack Sawyer page 105 Voices ofYouth page 105 105 Whistlebinkies in Concert . page ■FifeMusicals <& Opera Opera page 108

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ST ANN'S COMMUNITY CENTRE ] Venue:65 • Grid Ref:E6 • South Gray's Close, Cowgate ® 0131 S57 0469 • 09.00-20.15 from Aug 9th © www.yal.org.uk With via Southof Childhood Gray's Close- thefromLeicestershire the Royal Mivenue le under24access theyearsMuseum forambassadors' provides a showcase for ' t he finest of England' s excellent sightinlinaes.professionally equipped studio theatre with OCo/e 09.00-20.00 B Entrance: 30yd Flat Aud:4yd Flat WC. ■Charlie Children's Shows and the Great Glass Elevator . page 8 ■Oh Musicals <& Opera WhatTodd a Lovely War page II 13I I Sweeney page ■Bouncers Theatre page 120 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest page Teechers page 154 167 ST CECILIA'S HALL Venue:31 • Grid Ref:E5 • Niddry Street, Cowgate ® 0131 226 0000 © 0131 650 2423 •www.music.ed.ac.uk/russell StScotland, Cecilia'dating s Hall ifrom s the oldest concert l in Itpurpose-built is the perfect andhalsetting forCollection performances onKeyboard the1763.instruments fromhoused thesizeRussel l of Earl y Instruments, i n two adjacent galleries. ©Access from Niddry street Loop system for audio enhancement ■Classics Music for Violin, Cello and Piano . page 86 Edinburgh Rose Renaissance Band ~ The Thistle andpageThe87 ST CUT'S Venue: 122 • Grid Ref:E3 • 5 Lothian Road © 0845 345 3531 -09.00-21.00 © www.stcuts.co.uk j.^near St Cut'thes ijunction s at the very Edinburgh Lothian Road with heart Princessofperformance St (oppositein the Caledonian fiHilton). ne eatingIt hasplaces.threeMostsuperb shows appear 'byspaces invitation'and. two KDIIt alian Fresh and great value Coffee, restaurantfreshandpastries, outdoorice<ream, cafe. sandwiches, bar ©Set down by arrangement at the door. no onsite parking.) Lift and full disabled facilitie(Unfortunately s. ■TheChildren's Shows RailwayGiant Children. ......page page 1212 The Selfish ■Everything Comedy About Nothing page 28 ■Edinburgh' Eventss Secrets page Free page 737172 PoetrySample at the Fringe Competition page ■TurinExhibitions Shroud Unwrapped page 79 i ■Badness Music in Concert . page Gospel Workshop page 829292 Haremat StMusic Scarem in Concert page Jazz Cut' s page Organfest - Parish FestivalChurch of Organ Music at St page 9498 Cuthbert' s Sacred Music in Post-Reformation Scotland page page 101 SHE - Naturally Dangerous Shomaddymaddy in Concert .. page page 102 102 21 st Anniversary Concert 104

■ Theatre An Audience Daniels page 122 I 18 Calamity FamewithRingPaulof the page The Complete Nibelung (Abridged) . page 127 125. . DeathMagic in theofChapel page The Max Malini page 149 The NakedWoman Truth page 153 The page TheySixth Don't Shoot Poets page 164 168 ST GEORGE'S WEST CHURCH Venue: 157 • Grid Ref:E2 • 58 Shandwick Place ® 0131 225 7048 • 09.00-20.00 O 0131 225 7001 Edinburgh's hottest new venue music on the Fringe. St George's West Good offers value the cafebest servingin drama, food from 9.and 00am.conversation. ©Access to ground floor. ■ Comedy Julian ClaryTherapy - Natural Born Mincer page 4938 100% Sex page ■Zimbabwe Exhibitions Sculpture page 79 ■TheMusic Antonio Forcione Quartet page 8481 Camut Band' sFringe Life is Rhythm .. page Faure on the page Soweto Gospel Choir (South Africa) page 10289 ■Every Theatre Blessed 132 Susannah YorkThing - The Loves of Shakespeare'spage Women Under Milk Wood page The Wilde Brunch page 172 175 ST GILES' CATHEDRAL Venue: 187 • Grid Ref:E5 • High Street, Royal Mile © 0131 226 2998 • 10.30-16.00 Mon-Sat © 0131 225 9442 • www.stgiles.net 1,000theyearschurchof history the heart oftheEdinburgh. St Giles' was JohninKnox during Reformation and is renowned for itsofOpen stained glly.ass,Free Rieger organ and beautiful Thistle Chapel. dai tours, concerts, shop, restaurant. ICILower Aisle Restaurant open Mon-Fri 08.30-19.30, Sat 08.3iv0-16. Fest al onl3y0,). Sun 09:30-13:30 (evenings and Sats during U) Entrance: 6yd + 10 Str. (with hand rail). Aud: 5yd Flat ■Prayers Events and Meditations for Peace page 73 ■Celebrity MusicOrgan Recitals 2003 . page 85 Scottish Borders Wind and Chamber Orchestras page 101 Venue: Lothian127Road• Grid Ref:E3 • Corner of Princes Street & ® 0131 226 0000 © 0131 661 6600 • www.3d2d.co.uk 80 exhibitors every with eachwork weekend. An absolute mustartists if youanddaylikedesigners. buyingchangeovers contemporary from the makers, One of the festival' s liveliest daytime venues. KDIFood and Drink available at the Cornerstone Cafe. [0necessary. Entrance: 20yd Flat Aud: I yd Flat Advance warning ■LivingEvents in a Dangerous World page 73 ■WestExhibitions End Craft and Design Fair page 79 ■TheMusic Arcadian Singers .page the swingle singers page 10481 ■Mark' Theatre s Good News page 150

ST MARK'S UNITARIAN CHURCHI Venue: 125 • Grid Ref:E3 • CastleTerrace ® 0131 226 0000 © 0131 332 3043 • www.edinburgh-unitarians.org.uk Unitarians in Edinburgh welcome people and none, I am Sunday Services and toinofearly ourall faiths Programme ofchurch musicatbyour andDavidIdance. Excellent acoustics 19t h century & Lyceum TheatresBryce, and Scottish Usher HalArchitect l. Close to Traverse U) Entrance: 3yd 2. Aud: 5yd Flat Ramp access with supervision ■Sanskrilik DanceMela 2003 page 68 ■An Music Evening with Mr Dickens Farre from Triumphing Courte . page page 888991 Free Lunchtime? page Guitar Solo page 9292 Handel,Bom-Bane' Mozart sandGreatest Schumann page Jane Hats page 9496 Les Cantates Fran^aises . page Music from Hotel Rooms, Forests and Submarines page 98 Music Makes Friends page Piano Favourites page1009899 Quietly Fantastic page Songs Piano You' Musicll Remember page 102 102 Songs and andSteele Tunes page Joscelyn page 103 Tranquillity and Fiestas page 104 ■ Theatre Weemens Troubles page 174 ST MARY'S CATHEDRAL Venue:9l • Grid Ref: L6 • Palmerston Place ® 0131 226 0000 © 0131 225 6293 (am only) • www.cathedral.net Designed by iSirs fivGeorge Scott ofthePrinces Cathedral, three e minutesGilbert walk west Street'f,withands its WestSongspires, End.School Its venues the - homeareofthetheCathedral outstandingbuilding PhoebeitselTraquair ©He/p available (advance warning appreciated). Adapted WC. ■104Exhibitions PairsAnna of Shoes Phoebe Traquair Song School Murals. .page page 7878 ■Cathedral MusicFestival Celebrity Organ Recitals page 84 Cathedral Concert , page 84I Cathedral Festival Festival Choir Late-Night Candlelit Concerts page 84 Cathedral Festival Late-Night Candlelit Concerts page 8584II Cathedral Festival Lunchtime Concerts page page Cathedral Festival Sunday Services Cathedral Festival Weekday Services .page page 858591 The Four Seasons AScottish Little Night Music page 96 Zelenka Chamber Choir Sings Bach, Haydn and page 101 ST MICHAEL AND ALL SAINTS' CHURCH Venue:9S • Grid Ref:F3 • Brougham Street ® 0131 226 0000 StEpiscopal MichaelChurch and All andSaints'partis ofa member of the Scottish theenjoy world-wide Anglican Communion. It welcomes al l to i which are in the Anglo-Catholic tradition.ts services and music OCoffee and tea available after service. ©Level access throughout - suitable for wheelchairs. ■MusicMus/c at St Michael & All Saints' Church . page 98

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venue nu lie ST VINCENT'S CHAPEL ST NINIAN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Venue:36 • Grid Ref:C3 • St Stephen Street Venue:71 • Grid Ref:B I • 39 Comely Bank Road ® 0131 226 0000 ® 07748 770 463 The intimate surroundings and resonant acoustics of this AIdealdeliforghtfaulsummer' venue which is on the with LRT No. 28 bus route. delightful New Town chapel, used for the first time as a Fringe venue last yean lend themselves perfectly to solo and served on the lawn.s Iperformance D Wheelchair access.refreshments being duo recitals as well as chamber groups. Assistance offered to ■Sandcastles Theatreon the Beach the disabled. page 173 161 ■ Music Waiting for Godot page Piano ......... . page Piano Duo Pioneers page 9999 ST OSWALD'S HALL ■ Theatre Venue: 180 • Grid Ref:H2 • Montpelier Park Mark's Good News page ISO ® 0131 226 0000 ^Refreshments at time of performance. &adapted. Entrance: side at Montpelier 2yd. Aud:3yd flat WC not SACRED HEART PARISH CHURCH ■ Musicals <& Opera • Grid Ref:F3 • 28 Lauriston Street Cabaret page 107 ®Venue:271 0131 332 8008 Located in Lauriston, midway between the Grassmarket and ST PATRICK'S CHURCH Tollcross, on the edge of Edinburgh's historic Old Town, the Venue:219 High Street• Grid Ref:E6 • 5 South Gray's Close, 40 venue is the halls that belongs to the Catholic Church of the Sancred Heart, Edinburgh. ® 0131 226 0000 O 0131 556 3030 OL/censed Bar, no food. StthePatrick' s i s a fine 18t h century church just 20 yards from H) accessible, ramps available. Royal MileMuseum . Pedestrianof Childhood access is via South Gray's Vehicle Close, ■Generally Music alongside High Fringe Street. . page 93 access fromtheCowgate. An ideal escapeonfrom bustle! The Intrigue Tour H) Wheelchair & WC access. ■RestEvents For Your Soul page 73 Venue:296 • Grid Ref:B5 • 60 Broughton Street ® 0131 226 0000 Eiasim 0To 0131 478separate 7069 programme for this venue call: Venue: 17 • Grid Ref:G6 • button Place © 0131 226 0000 0131order 478 a7069 Conveniently situated i n the South side of Edinburgh, off Relaxed and comfortable gay cafe bar with gallery space. South Menu ranging from Mediterranean routes.Clerk Street and near to Queen's Hall. On main bus smoking and smoking areas. to Tex-Mex. NonOTeo, coffee and biscuits at time of performance. OFood and drink available. DEntrance: (W +WC.M 22"). access ■ Music to auditorium,40ydcoffee+/. barAud:WC and ladies (Gent'Disabled s WC upstairs). Pink Pop! page 100 ■TheTheatre Steamie page 166 THE SALVATION ARMY HALL ST SERF'S CHURCH HALL Venue:285 • Grid Ref:E6 • I East Adam Street ® 0131 337 7703 ©Wo side door. Disabled toilet also available O Unlicensed, light refreshments at time of performance. ■Prince Music ItDo /door. 0m permanent sl o pi n g ramp wi t h handrail from pavement Albert Sunbirds page 100 flat corridor wheelchair20maccessible toiletsfrom . door to theatre. Currently no ■TheTheatre SAMARKAND GALLERIES Chippit Chantie page 123 Venue:272 • Grid Ref:C3 • 16 Howe Street 0 0131 225 2010* www.samarkand.co.uk ST STEPHENS Indulge your senses in Edinburgh's newest and most exciting Venue:8 • Grid3853Ref:B3 • St Stephen Street rug gallery where unique contemporary woven art for walls ® 0131 558 • 11.00-23.00 and can be found alongside exquisite antique rugs and Home todance the awardmusic. winningAnother Aurora Nova festival of world tribalfloors bags. Rich colours and sensuous textures wil tempt theatre, you to linger! programme fromandaround the world.extraordinary OCofe open all day. ©40 steps to theatre. ©Access limiteahead. d. Three steps to entrance. Staff wil ing to help, please phone ■BirdsDance Eye View page 64 ■ Exhibitions Fallen page 66 Art of Persia:Tribal Weaving Past & Present page 75 Loft page 6767 PandoraWhere 88 We Were page There page 6969 SAUGHTONHALL UNITED White Cabin page z REFORMED CHURCH °ufPpage 69 Venue:273 • Grid ReftFI • 87 Saughtonhall Drive ■ Exhibitions 539 0491 • 16.30-18.00 The Great Arc Exhibition page 76 ®O 0131 0131 337 8328 ■NickMusic local venuein theis easily reached fromA friendly the cityandcentrerelaxed (any Harper page 9396 This bus travelling Jackie Leven page enviroment i n a cafezoostyledirection). setting. Rory McLeod page 97 Tony page10497 OTea & coffee during interval. TigerMcManus Lillies page ©Access and disabled WC ■Crowley Theatre Theatre page 126 ■Surprise Package page 166

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SCOTTISH NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART Venue:66 • Grid Ref:DI • 75 Belford Road 0 0131 624 6200 • www.nationalgalleries.org This impressive neo-classical building icollection s set in beautiful grounds and houses Scotland' s finest 20thleafy and || 21 st century painting, sculpture and graphic art ofIncludes works by Bacon, Damien Hirst, Hockney, Matisse, Moore, j Peploe, Picasso and Warhol. Admission free. OUcensed cafe with outdoor tables and shop. ©speciWheelchair al y adaptedaccesstoiletots.all parts of the gallery. Lifts and | ■ Exhibitions Boyle Family page 75 1 SCOTTISH NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY Venue:44 • Grid Ref:C4 • I Queen Street 0 0131 624 6200 • www.nationalgalleries.org Unique sual history ofit from Scotland, toldQueen throughof Scots the portraits ofRobert thoseviBurns who shaped Mary, and jj through to Sean Connery and Irvine Welsh. Admission is free. OShop and licensed cafe serving excellent home<ooked food, j IDWheelchair special y adaptedaccesstoiletots.all parts of the gallery. Lifts and ■ Events John Ruskin Live page 73 J ■HighExhibitions Society: the Life and Art of Sir Francis Grant. page 7777 Jjf Maud Suiter - Jeanne Duval: a Melodrama . . page SCOTTISH POETRY LIBRARY Venue: 162 • Grid Ref:D6 • Crichton's Close, Canongate ®16.0131 2876 • Mon-Fri 11.00-18.00, Sat I 1.0000 0557www.spl.org.uk Award-winning building between the Royal Mile andandthe new |j parliament housing a- unique ofaudio, Scottish international poetry books,I 1.0collection magazines, video, Open to the publ i c , free, 0-18. 0 0 weekdays, I 1.0virtual. 0-16.00 J'j Saturdays. U) Wheelchair access. ■Courtyard EventsReadings page 70 ] THE SECOND FLOOR Venue:286 • Grid Ref:B5 • 6 Mansfield Place ©performance 226 0000 • counter open 30 mins before 0 0131 558 1879 • www.gridiron.org.uk Grid you this beautiful privateStreet flat on We ask - jj MansfitoIroneshow ld invite Place,respect at theintoforbottom of Broughton you the buineighbours whileopenwaiting outside and on entering the l d i n g. Only for the j duration of performance. ©P/ease call venue info no. to discuss. Limited access. ■ Theatre Those Eyes,That Mouth page 169 ■ SERENITY STOCKBRIDGE Venue:274 • Grid Ref:B2 • I3/I3A Raeburn Place 0 0131 343 3161 ■StressEvents Relief page 74 THE SOUTHSIDE GALLERY Venue: 168 • Grid Ref:H6 • 58 Ratdiffe Terrace, Causewayside ® 0131 226 0000 O 0131 667 1966 • www.ethosarts.com A well-established commercial gallery, regularly showing contemporary works by well-known and up and coming - f S artists, from home and around the world. Open 9.00-18t30 Mon-Sat. ©Easy access. ■ Exhibitions Art from India page 75

24 hour Box Office at: www.edfringe.com THE FAMOUS SPIEGELTENT Venue:87 • Grid Ref:F5 • George Square Gardens ®18.0131 8740 • From July 18th-July 31 st 10.0000; from662 Aug 10.00-22.00 OTo 0131 555a separate 69661st• www.spiegeltent.net order programme for this venue call: 0131 555 6966 Edinburgh' s Famous ' S piegelwortcT i s BACK andDelights' in a beautiful new location. . 'AbarSpiegel Garden of Unearthly hippest outdoor andourperformances under thea sideshow stars.. .Athe spectacular setting for legendary concerts, burlesque, kil er kabaret, parties and dreams that do come OBor and cafe from mid morning. E) Completely accessible - ramped throughout, adapted toilet. ■TheChildren’s Chipolatas - '3Shows -Style'...... ... A Family Show . page . pageI 8I Mr Boom ■TheComedy Arts Show page 2216 Capsis page The Fred MacAulay ShowShow page 3230 The Greg Proops Chat page LaTheClique A Sideshow Burlesque page whY Front LIVE & LOVELY! page 4063 ■TheMusic IndianGadflys Ocean.Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland. .page page 9193 The National page10198 Salsa Celtica . . Brel . . .page page Songs of Jacques 102 Terrafolk page Vardos page 104 104 STABLEYARD. DALKEITH COUNTRY PARK Venue:276 Ref:G6 • Dalkeith ®performance 0131 226• Grid 0000 • Box office counter open before © www.dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk OCofe in stableyard (not licensed). ©Good access ■Hamlet Theatre page 139 STAGE BY STAGE EDINBURGH ACADEMY Venue:70 • Grid Ref:B3 • 42 Henderson Row ®© www.stagebystage.org 0131 557 1155 • From Aug 2, 10.30-20.45 To01392 order211a 244 separate programme for this venue call: Andramaexciting, international ofandmusic, dance andfor complimented byprogramme workshops masterclasses alparki l ages,ng!isinThe ourAcademy centrally-located, spacious complex, withand free the venue of performance participation for all. Share it with us! ^Available. ©In Studio, Arena and Lab. ■FiveChildren's Go toTragedy EdinburghinShows Again! page109 Hamlet... aTrunk page JoThe Jingles Goes page Jungle Bookto the Farm page 1010 ■Kit Comedy and the Widow at the Academy for Boys page 39 ■Hypothetically Dance Murdered page Waving Not Drowning page 6669 ■Cluedo: Musicals <£ Opera MurderHorrors at Tudor Hall page I10710 Little page My BabyShopJustofCares For Me page III ■DerTheatre Gute Mensch von Sezuan page 127 Djinn Edinburgh Glen FringeRoss School's Drama Festival .page page 129 131 Glengarry page 138 ARhinoceros Midsummer Night's Dream page ISO page 165 160 Song & Dance Man page

venue an He THE STAND COMEDY CLUB VenuerS • Grid Ref:C5 • 5 York Place ® 0131 558 7272* 10.00-20.00 ®To 0131 558separate 7373 • www.thestand.co.uk programme for this venue call: 0131order 558 a7272 Scotland' s original purpose-built club 'flieIts'sthefun,flait'gs 1 forfriendlstandy, withup throughout theseating, yearcomedy The Guardian. cabaret style candle-lit tables and 'reasonabledrinkable bar prices,wine'decentDailhot Edinburgh, y Telfood egraph.and that rarity in KXCafe-bar open and Self-serviceinhotboth food bar in Stand Onehotuntilfoodafter12.mi0d0-17. night3.0.Snacks/bars E)arrangement Steps to all venues, depending on room may be available by ■UtterChildren’s Nonsense , Shows page 13 ■AndyComedy Zaltzman Unravels the Great Conspiracy . . . Best ofof Scottish Irish Comedy page Best Comedy page 201818 Bob Doolally Revisits Argentina ' 7 8 page Daily Record page 2530 Free and EasySearch for a Stand-Up Star . . .page page Simon Munnery:Trilogy 56 The Stand page Stand Up:The Musical page 5858

STUDIO 24 Venue:247 • Grid Ref:D6 • 24-26 Calton Road ®• www.studio24edinburgh.co.uk 0131 226 0000 © 07880 507 286 Ideal y situatedwalktwofromminutes walkStreet. from Waverly Station andas a tenblankminutes Is best described canvas, which isfloors anPrincess advantage forseparate creating an individual atmosphere. It s two both have entrances, bars, cloak rooms and toilets. IdFull entertainment & liquor licence. E) Disabled access to downstairs area. Disabled WC. ■Flamenco MusicFlamenco! page 90 THE SUBWAY Venue:79 IV Bridge)• Grid Ref:E5 • 69 Cowgate (Under George ®Two0131minutes 225 from 6766Grassmarket • August 2ndI /4- 17th, 12.00-21.00 mileHamstrings from Fringe Office. This established venue hosts Harland for seventh year All daythebanbridge. light snacks. The Fringe t should look under Continuous shows.as iStay all day!be KHLi snacks available.s Bartoilefrom 12.00.rinE)g AboxI onoffionece forlevel. Smallgihtstep ts. Please more nformatto Gentlemen' ion. ■ Theatre The Commitments page 141125 Home Is Where The Hurt Is page Mort page Road Simon page 161152 Simple page 164 Up ' n ' Under page 172 THE STAND COMEDY CLUB II Venue:5 • Grid Ref:C5 • 16 North St Andrews Street SURGEONS' HALL MUSEUM OF ® 0131 558 7272 • 10.00-20.00 SURGERY OTo 0131 558separate 7373 • www.thestand.co.uk Venue: 146 • Grid Ref:E6 • 9 Hill Square programme for this venue call: 0131order 558 a7272 © 0131 2260000 © 0131 527 1649 • www.rcsed.ac.uk The Surgeons of Edinburgh, founded in Round the corner and up the stairs from the main Stand 1505,Royal has theCollege largesttheofanatomical/surgical Comedy Club our little sister venue is now in its fifth yean Scotland. historyBurkeof surgery icollection n murders Scotlanditonfrom its Intimate and relaxed, you can get something to eat or drink earliest days,Follow through the and Hare modern keyhole surgery. before showtime, and hang around afterwards. E) Suitable for disabled access, please call in advance. ■ Comedy Exhibitions Andrew Bailey page 17 in Edinburgh page 75 DarkerKay: SideFireball o' the Toon page 2625 ■Audubon David page Great Britain Explained page 32 SUSAN CHAPLIN STUDIO Macpherson' s Lament page 43 Venue:277 • Grid Ref:EI • 13 Lansdowne Crescent NickStand Revell:Players: Bare Bones 767 931 The Completely Made Up . . .page page 4858 ©Few07767 Fringein ashows take place in iann Edinburgh' elegant famis West ly home situated ■HowTheatre Come andbyvibeautiful sEdinburgh-based it to seeCrescent a stunningdesigner collection silver End. I Became a Real Boy page 141 tableware SusanofChaplin. Steps STOCKBRIDGE PARISH CHURCHj ©Some ■ Exhibitions Venue:80 • Grid Ref:B3 • 7B Saxe-Coburg Street Silver at Home page 78 ® 0131 226 0000 O 0131 3320122 SWEET AT THE CROWNE PLAZA Superb concert with excellent acoustics, Venue:39 • Grid Ref:E5 • 80 High Street established on thevenue Edinburgh ConcertAudience circuit. Fiwell ne Georgian 226 0000 O programme 0207 404 6411* building located the citytoiletcentre. capacity 250. ®To 0131 for www.sweet-uk.net this venue call: Ramp access andneardisabled 0207order 404 a641separate I ©Romp access and adapted toilet. The largest venue on the Royal . Mi l e presenting unmissable entertainment throughout the fest i v al . Three performance ■BloodMusicals <£ Opera spaces withComedy, over 200Musitopc, Dance class performers - Vifeaturing on the Stones page 107 Theatre, and Poetry. s i t or call the hotline number for full information. our website Olivo licensed bars and a restaurant E) Wheelchair access to Sweet I only. ■ Children's Shows Fables page 8 Venue:297 • Grid Ref:F5 • Middle Meadow Walk, Aesop' s OhAfter So Slightly Meadows The Ever CartoonUpdated Show pageI 9I O 0141 3398101 Once Upon A Time page Come andavenues join usofinancient our Story-Pot Palace, situated in theline The Really Dangerous Safety Show page midst of and esteemed trees which The Snow Queen page 1212 Middle Meadow Walk Adjacent to our magical puppetry ■ Comedy chamber Dangerous page 25. exhibition.you wil find the 'Sharing wil save the World' Mr KakushowIrishwomen - Japanese Crazy Sit-down Comedy! ©Fuff access. page 46 Richard Belzer, Comedian: 3 Nights Only . . .page page 5254 ■ Children's Shows the Audience The Story of All Stories page 13 Seducing The Seven Ages of Bob page 5555 ■Sharing Exhibitions Shortfuse page Will Save The World page 78 Tempus Fudge-it page 60 191

For all vour Fringe tickets call: 0131226 0000 ■TownDance page 6969 Which Came First... ? page ■Whisky Events & Words page 74 ■ MusicGraffiti - Out of Nowhere Acoustic . page Stuart Bell page 848083 Brooke Doherty Sings page Sizzle Ohtaka & Futon Logic page 102 ■ Musicals <& Opera After Dark page 106 Ain' t Misbehaving . .. page 109 106 Forever Plaid page Lucky Stiff page 110 AStory Most Curious Murder - The Madeleine Smith page My FaironLady. page 111I111I I Once this Island. page ■ Theatre American - Three Short Plays page Angry JellowBizarre Bubbles page III 18IS15 Awakening page Bouncers page 123 120 Chairs page Edgar Lee Master's Spoon River Anthology,page page 134 131 Faust Fools page 136 135 Fright Nights page Hamlet How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love page MypageToys139 142 Little Malcolm and his Struggle against the Eunuchs page 148 Love from Dusty Nothing page 149 Much AdoPlayAbout page 154 152 Nordic Reading page Pilgrim' s Progress page 157 Popcorn page 158 Rhinoceros page 160 Seeing Red page 162 Shakers page 163 Short ' n ' Sweet page 164 The Sleeping Policeman page 164 StrindbergTriple Bill page 166 Sweet FA page 166 Those Words page 169 TALBOT RICE GALLERY Venue:29l • GridBridge Ref.ES • University of Edinburgh, Old College, South O 0131 650 2210 • www.trg.ed.ac.uk Talbot Rigallery ce Gallery temporary exhibitionss Torrie in the White andRedtheshows University ofround Edinburgh' Collection i n the Gallery. The room l i n ks the White gallery and projects. the Red Gallery showing small exhibitions and experimental ©Access to both floors ofWhite gallery ■KeikoExhibitions Mukaide - Spirit of Place page 77 THEATRE WORKSHOP Venue:20 • Grid Ref:B2 • 34 Hamilton Place ®© www.theatre-workshop.com 0131 226 5425 • 10.00-22.00 To0131order separate programme for this venue call: 225 a7942 Awithin buzzingeasyyear rounddistance venue from situatedPrinces in StockbridgeA topand spot forprogramme. food, drinkwalking and ambience and housing Street. an eclectic OCofe open 10:00 - 22:00, Bor open 11:00 - late. Iaccessi D Entrance: 3yd Flat Mainadmitted, Aud: 25yd Flat Adapted WC. Cafe systems.bleMi. Guinicomde dogs 226 5425. induction loop and infra-red ■ Comedy The All-Star Charity Show page 2015 The Bootleg Clare Summerskill page Molotov Criptail page 46 Hi

■Spatial Dance Theory page 68 ■Speakeasy Music page 103 ■ Theatrein a Bath Adventures page 124 I 14 CitizenLuzY page page 124 AClub Floating Brothel page 135 Guts page Ideas Men page 139 142 IMeat Haveand Before Me page Two Veg page 142 150 Miguel Street by V. S . Naipaul page 150 My Husband is a Spaceman page 153 Out of Bounds page 155 Pig Tales 157 Sound Effects of Death and Disaster page page 165 165 Spaz' e m page Sweetie: A Monologue For Two People page 166 Twisted page 171 Unsung page 172 TOURS LEAVE FROM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE. PRINCES MALL Venue: 153 • Grid Ref:D5 • East end of Princes Street ® 0131 226 0000 O 0131 557 6464 The of Edinburgh and thestory-telling Hidden Underground Vaul tOld s areTown the setting forcloses traditional chil ing legends. Quiet, cobbled and wynds theandway our mysterious, tomb-like vaults beneath theleadSouth Bridge.to ■Ghosts EventsWitches page HauntedandUnderground Experience page 7272 TRAQUAIR HOUSE Venue:! 18 • Grid Ref:H6 • Innerleithen, Peeblesshire ® 01896 830323 © www.traquair.co.uk Traquair Scotland’s oldest, continually inhabited house dating backis plays to thehosttwelfth public and to thecentury. TraquairItFaiis open r on thedailyfirstto the weekend of August. lOIRestaurant and cafe. © Partial access. ■ Events Traquair Fair page 74 TRAVERSE THEATRE Venue: 15 • Grid Ref:E3 • Cambridge Street, off Lothian ®Mons) 013110.00-19.00 228 1404 • (Mons 10.00-22.30 31 -Aug 23, not during(JulyFestival) ©To www.traverse.co.uk separate programme for this venue call: 0131order 228 a1404 Scotland' s world writingworktheatre 'top international showsfamous andly Maithenewl. latest ofTraverse ourwithbrightest young dramatists' Dai Legendary Bar Cafe food, most drink of theandnight).guaranteed celebrity-spotting all day (and OTroverse Bor Cafe serving food and drink al l day until very, very late. U)buttons). Entrance:WC16ydadapted flat Aud: 15yd flat to l i f t (large, Brai l e at Entrancespaces, and Aud level, handrails. Guide dogsHelpadmitted. system. available.Wheelchair Very accessible. infra-red hearing ■Dazzle Exhibitions - 50 Contemporary Jewellers page 76 ■BabyTheatre Jane, show number 113 page I 18 Dark Earth page 126 Duck by Stella Feehily page 130 Encounters page 132 My Arm byinTimExileCrouch page 153 Napoleon page 153 Nine Parts of Desire page 154 One Two page 154 The Next Door page 157 156 PlayingPeople the Victim page Sniperculture by Johny Brown page 164 The Straits by Gregory Burke page 166

TRAVERSE FOUR (S) YOUR CONVENIENCE Venue:290 • Grid Ref:C5 • St James Place, Edinburgh. Behind the Catholic cathedral ®hour0131proceeding 228 1404 • Tickets available ator the performance fromvenue the for I i Traverse Theatreeach box office © www.traverse.co.uk Traverse 4 Your Convenience is a modernised public toilet S behind the Catholic cathedral in the East End, near | Greenside Roundabout. ONot available at Traverse 4. U) Ramped access. Wheelchair spaces. Help available. 1 ■ Theatre Traverse Four - Ladies and Gents by Paul Walker . . page 170 1 THE TRON KIRK Venue: 129 • Grid Ref:E5 • Hunter Square, 122 Royal ! Mile ® 0131 225 9044 • 10.00-22.00 ©To www.blackhart.uk.com separate programme for this venue call: | 0131order 225 a9044 TheTron Church containing the Old Town Information j Centre, Hunters Square, Royal Mile, 50 yards down from St | Giles' Cathedral. ■FolkTheatre in Hell page 135 SMIRNOFF UNDERBELLY Venue:61 • Grid Ref:E5 • Cowgate, (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) ® 0870 745 3083 • 10.00-01.00 (opens late Jul) O 0131 622 6566 •Towww.smirnoffunderbelly.co.uk separate programme for this venue call: 0131order 622 a6566 This is your home for the festival. Welcome. Fil your belly with theatre, comedy, dance and the most exciting music programme on the Fringe.. and then there's the bars! 'An atmospheric wonder' The Guardian. 'Make a pilgrimage to -j] Underbelly' The Scotsman. Find out what all the fuss is about! OFour licensed bars 'til very late. Cafe with food available. ©Due to thetonature of the buildinGuig, thede dogs venue may be inaccessible wheelchair available (advance warningusers. appreciated). welcome. Help ■ Children’s Shows The page109 HanselEchoandChamber Gretel . . . . page ■ Comedy Arnold Frenzy's 'Strangely Compelling' Flea Cirkus page 1916 Birds Marx - Albino Hunter page Carey page Caught in the ActDurham of BeingRevue Myself page 222422 Chip Monk:The page DudleyLeSutton: Killing KittensSuitcase page 2730 Gary - Polaroid page God, Inc'DStrange page Gonzo og Do' Bar Band page 333131 H-BAM...TV Dinner and Dancing page Jeff Walking with Muslims page 3936 KeithMirza Fields'Show m@gic.comedy page The Late page 4140 Life Ain’t Hard page Lucy Porter Live at Smirnoff Underbelly . . . page 4346 Mornin' Likes AfterItFlicks page Osama Hot page 49 Set forToysFame page Soft page 555957 Take This and Shove It page Topping & Butch - Afternoon Tease page 6261 U.S. Comedy Invasion page ■BackDance Spin at the Underbelly! page 6464 Bellydancing page

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VENUE 13 Venue: 13 • Grid Ref:D6 • Lochend Close, Canongate © 07074 201313 - 10.00-21.00 © www.venuel3.com VenueRoyal13 Welsh promotesCollege WelshofandMusicWales-based talent. the and Drama, it has Run beene.byg. theLesleylaunching pad for several new artists and companies Ross, Ripley Theatre andTheatrY Byd. Q)v/ (W+a Lochend 2 20"). Close: Entrance: 2yd I. Aud: 3yd 4 StrWC ■LittleChildren's Shows Circus . page I I s Extraordinary RameoBottom' and Eweliet . page 12 ■ Theatre Art Crime page 117 Face theTongues Wall page LooseLost page 133 148 The Ones page 148 Love, Sex and Cider page 149 Mr Kolpert page 161153 The Same Boat page Seconds page Sex Out page 162 162 VENUE 45 Venue:45Street • Grid Ref:D5 • Old St Paul's Church Hall, Jeffrey © 0131 556 0476 • 09.30-midnight Jul 28-Aug 25 © www.venue45.co.uk One of theestablished festival's most talked about theatres presents new and talentcentral fromvenue across the globe. A full daily programme makes this a must for theatre-goers. All show information from the BoxkeenOffice. laciub Polski Cafe. 9.00-late. IWC. D Hall: A few steps up from street level. Ramp disabled access ■TheChildren's Magic MonkeeyShows . page I I ■LateComedy Night Drop-Ins page 40 ■Anguish Dance of a Hercules page 64 ■Ee...mm Musicals <£ Opera 2 page Flora,The Red Menace. page 108 108 ■AlanTheatre Ayckbourn' s ' C onfusions' page I AllBarriers This... And Heaven Too? page I 191515 page I Death of a Salesman page Dumptruck - Loveshack page 127 130 Falls the Shadow page 133 Fat page 134 The Last Butterfly page 145 Madless/The CostNothing of Inflation page 149 Much Ado About page 164 152 Skirts page Tales from Ovid page 166 THE VILLAGE Venue:227 • Grid Ref:A5 • 16 South Fort Street ©To 0131 478separate 7810 • www.bevillage.com programme for this venue call: 0131order 478 a7810 Exci t i n g new venue with in lounge bar. Live music events - phone forexhibition details. Nospace children' s certificate. KAFood Available 12:00- 14:30, Drinks 12:00 - 00:00 ©No special access - exhibition on ground level. ■... Mair Exhibitions Soul Reflections page 77

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