CHILDREN'S SHOWS
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
a magical music event for 6-14 year olds Venue 157 3,4,6-11 August 11am -1pm “the most successful music event for children I have ever seen” Ros Rigby, The Sage “delighted shheks & laughs****’’ The Times Nominated for BBC Jazz Award for Innovation 2007 sponsored by Totseat & ABC Creative Music see page 16 for show information the best shows children award winning companies show stopping musicals barbecue C venues vibrant vivacious variety a feast of international new work for our sixteenth fringe box office 0845 2601234 online programme wnniw.CtheFestival.com see page 244 for show information 29 30 3M 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 2829 303M
to fulfill an ill little girl's wish to see snow for the first time.
seen snow either! Using fun, bubbles, magic and audience-
unlock the secret of making snow.
5-9,13-14,16,20-23:
£7.50 European premiere«Suitableforages 6+HSU 345 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 YARNBARDS YarnBards Pleasance Courtyard,60The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 « Grid Ref: E6 Brand new adventures created from audience suggestions by improvisation experts Leisa Rea, RichardVranch,Janice Phayre and SukiWebster. Funny, scary, silly - the audience decides. Interactive, unpredictable family comedy for ages 7 to 107! Rave reviews on www.yarnbards.com Aug 3: 1300(1hr) £5.00 Aug4-18: 13:00(1hr) £7.00 Suitableforages 7+ 29 303 2345 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 3M NEW FOR 2007 Edinburgh’s young reviewers have their say Press Gang’s reviews in The Evening News daily Festival Guide throughout August fringe iunior pressgang sponsored bv .Sfc'. BANKOF sp°ns°rea °y SCOTLAND Evening Newsft
Three clowns attempt
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participation,they eventually
PreviewAug 3-4: I0:30(lhr) £5.00 Aug
I0:30(lhr) £6.50 Aug 10-12,17-19,24-27: 10:30(Ihr)
AAAAARGOS OF THE SOUL R M Fraser/PBH's Free Fringe
The Hudson Hotel, 9-11 Hope Street»Grid Reft D2
Whinging. Moaning. Complaining. R M Fraser takes these quintessential!/ British art forms and crafts them through nuanced, delicately honed bitterness, cynicism, suppressed resentment and piles into tableaux of life affirming whining. Plus sing-along songs.**** METRO.
Aug 7-12,14-19,21-24: 15:30(Ihr) (FreeTicketed)
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AAA STAND-UP
Diane Morgan, Sully O'Sullivan.Tom Wrigglesworth
Pleasance Courtyard, 60The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6
Total sell-out 2005,2006, returns with a brand new line-up. Diane Morgan: 'sharp writing and endearing delivery' Oiort/e;TomWrigglesworth: 'ultimate crowd pleaser' Guardian-, and Sully O'Sullivan: 'blast of hilarity' Manchester Evening News. BOOK EARLY! PreviewAug 1-3: l9:IS(lhr) £5.00
Aug4-9,13-16,20-23,27: 19:15(Ihr) £8.50(£7.00) Aug 10-12,17-19,24-26: 19:15(Ihr) £9.50(£8.00)
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ABIGAIL BURDESS
Abigail Burdess
Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square •0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5
Stunning debut character comedy show from co-star of 'Live! at the Mausoleum.' 'Jqwachingly funny' Evening Standard. Best Live ComedyAward Nominee (Two Faces of Mitchell andWebb'). 'The star ofthe night; characters mutate seamlessly. Hilarious' Scotsman.
PreviewAug 1-4: 18:50(Ihr) £5.00
Aug 5-9,14-16,20-23,27: 18:50(Ihr) £8.50(£7.00) Aug 10-12,17-19,24-26: 18:50(Ihr) £9.50(£8.00)
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ABI ROBERTS GETS HER HITS OUT
www.abiroberts.com
HolyroodToo @ Faith, 207 Cowgate •0131 2259764 • Grid Ref: E5
The divine MissA shares true stories and sings surprising songs in her first sparkling stand-up show. Catch her before she leaves forVegas. 'The British Bette Midler' Daily Telegraph.
PreviewAug 3-4: I5:45(50mins) £3.00 Aug 5-26: 15:45(SOmins) £6.00(£5.00) World premiere •HBM 303 345 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27382!
ABOUT COMEDY: STAND-UP COMEDY COURSES
Laughing Horse Comedy
Laughing Horse @ Hillside, 11 Hillside Crescent *0131 556 9332 • Grid Ref: C6
Learn stand-up comedy in two days. Kevin McCarron (comedian,writer, university lecturer) and Jay Sodagar (comedian,writer, tutor) offer intensive stand-up courses, including a guaranteed spot in a Fringe show. Further information: www.aboutcomedy.co.uk - 07796171190 - info@aboutcomedy.co.uk Aug 4-5,7-8,11-12,14-15,18-19,21-22,25-26: 11:00(2-daycourse 4hrs30mins each day) £89,00(£79.00)(£69.00S) WMl 29 30 31 12 34 S 67 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17
ABOUTTHE JACOBITES
Bruce Fummey
COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000
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Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E4
Aug 5-12,14-19,21-25: 2000(Ihr) £7.00(£5.00) Worid premiere •Bail 2 303 1 1345 6 789 10 II 12 3 14 IS 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 27282930311 THE ABSINTHE MONOLOGUES Tax Deductible Theatre Company Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6 Hilarious, macabre,all-original sketch show from the creators of 2006's 'Carbon Fever'. ***** ThreeWeeks & edinburghguide.com. Recline and relax with a free glass of La FeeAbsinthe and savour the song, dance,original animation and Bacchanaiianism. PreviewAug 3-4: 19:45 (Ihr) £5.00 Aug 5-20,22-27: 19:45 (Ihr) £8.00(£6.00) Worid premiere •HZ3I >45 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 1 22 23 24 25 26 27 VISIT WWW.EDFRINGE.COM Book tickets for Fringe shows and get all the latest news, reviews and gossip ARRANGEMENT' OTHER STORIES WINNER OF BBC NEW COMEDY AWARDS 2005 AND "SO YOU THINK YOU'RE FUNNY?" 2005 see page 100 for show information fdoripus PRESENTS 22
After last year's sell-out 'AboutTam O'Shanter', Bruce brings his crass, offbeat style to the brutal, romantic and laugh out loud funny period of Scottish history leading up to Culloden. 'Simply and purely hilarious' Daily Record. PreviewAug 1-4: 2000(Ihr) (FreeTicketed)
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
ABSINTHE WITHOUT LEAVE
Laughing Horse Free Festival/Rob Broderick
Laughing Horse @ Linsay's, 15 Brunswick Street * 0131 556 8974 • Grid Ref: B6
You've just finished lunch. Now for a mid-afternoon comedy tipple - 82% brilliant storytelling and well-crafted punchlines from 2005's 'SoYouThinkYou're Funny?' finalist 18% musical interlude.'Hilarious' **** ThreeWeeks. www.myspace.com/robertbroderick
Aug4-11,13-14,16-25: 1505(SOmins) (FreeNon-ticketed) World premiere :?3C 416789 10 II 12 13 14 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 272829 30 3M
ABSOLUTE & ALMOST BEGINNERS COMEDY COURSE
Stand Up And Deliver in association with AmusedMooseComedy
Zoo Southside, I 17 Nicolson Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: F6
Enjoy the ultimate Fringe experience. Develop stand-up skills over five days on this acclaimed, respected course led by comedy lecturer and director Logan Murray. Showcase appearance on 27August Details: standupanddeliver.com or 07970 524 234. Aug 23-27: 09:00 £385.00 (Coursewithshowcase=33 hoursover5days) 29 30 31 12 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 26 27 M
ABSOLUTE COMEDY CHAOS
Lynn Ruth Miller
dubWEST@The Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor,GrosvenorSt 07720 28 5550 Grid RetEl
She jumped out of a cake in 2005. She rocked the house at the Bongo Club in 2006. Now Lynn Ruth Miller hosts a variety show featuring her craziest favourites from this Festival. Spice of the Fringe.
Aug 5-25: 19:00(SOmins) £9.00(£7.00) European premiere •UHU 3 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 272829 30 3M
ACCORDING TO JASON - CHAPTER I
Jason Kavan/PBH's Free Fringe
TheWhite Horse, 266 Cannongate • Grid Ref: D6
There's a novel in us all, unfortunatelyJason's only got the first chapter. But what a chapter! Razor sharp observational comedy from the man who brought you last year's sell-out show, 'According to Jesus.'
Aug4-5,7-12,14-25: 18:35(SSmins) (FreeNon-ticketed) World premiere 45 78 9 10 II 12 2 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728293031
ADAM BLOOM: LOOK AT ME,ANYBODY!
Adam Bloom
Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square •0131 556 6550 • Grid Reft F5
The multi award-winning star of BBC Radio 4's 'The Problem with Adam Bloom' returns with an intensely inventive new show. 'He's been one of my favourite standups for about ten years' Ricky Gervais.
Aug 1-4: 20:l5(lhr) £5.00
Aug 5-9,14-16,20-23,27: 2ft15 (Ihr) £9.50(£8.00) Aug 10-12,17-19,24-26: 20:15 (Ihr) £ 0.50(£9.00) World premiere •HSU 29303 11345 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
ADAM HILLS: JOYMONGER
Adam Hills
Assembly @ George Street, 54 George Street *0131 623 3030 • Grid Reft D4 Australia's triple Perrier nominee brings a brand new hour of 'world-class standup' (Metro) to the Fringe. 'Stand-up so effortlessly brilliant you wonder why some comedians even get out of bed' Guardian. Sundays with BSL interpreter.
PreviewAug 3-4: 19:30(Ihr) £10.00
Aug 5-9,14-16,20-23,27: 19:30(Ihr) £14.00(£13.00)
Aug 10-12,17-19,24-26: 19:30(Ihr)
ADVENTURE FANTASTIQUE
IN ASSOCIATION WITH PICTURES (UK) LTD PRESENTS ‘HILARIOUS COMEDY AND A DELIGHTFUL WAY TO SPEND AN HOUR’ CHORTLE HER COMEDY STANDS ALONE’ MAIL ON SUNDAY KHORSANDI HAS STAR QUALITY’ THE INDEPENDENT Q 1 n PM PIMSANCE JACK DOME I 97 JUIPIIQT 013155G 6550 rl/flUbUOl www.pleasance.co.uk page 91 for show information
£15.00(£14.00) European premiere 345 6 78 9 10 1112 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Intrigue! Mystery! A man! Intrigue! The Durham Revue present a brand
about exploration and discovery! 'The
great
entertainment... a classic
The Durham Revue Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate andVictoria Street) • 0870 745 3083 Grid ReftES Explorers!
new sketch comedy show
sketches are hilarious' **** ThreeWeeks 2006. 'A
hour's
fringe revue' **** Scotsman 2006.
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272839303 VISIT THE FRINGE SHOP ON THE ROYAL MILE Take home a piece of Fringe 2007 fringe shop a
PreviewAug 2-3: 15:55(SOmins) £5.00 Aug 4-9,13-14,16,20-23: 15:55(SOmins) £8.00(£7.00) Aug 10-12,17-19,24-26: 15:55 (SOmins) £9.00(£8.00) Worid premiere •wmi 393031 1345 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 5 16 17 18 1920
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AENEAS FAVERSHAM RETURNS
www.pennydreadfuls.co.uk Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate andVictoria Street) • 0870 745 3083 Grid Ref: E5
The Penny Dreadfuls return to the Fringe with a brand new show of sketch comedy set entirely in theVictorian age. 'Wonderful' ***** Chortle. 'Inspired' **** Independent. 'An absolute winner of a show' **** Scotsman.
PreviewAug 2-3: I&10(55mins) £5.00 Aug4-9,13-16,20-23: 18:10(SSmins) £8.00(£7.00) Aug 10-12,17-19,24-26: I8:l0(55mins) £9.00(£8.00) World premiere •EE31 29303 2345 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27x29303!
AFTERHOURS
Pleasance and Amused Moose Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square *0131 556 6550 * Grid Ref: F5
'The best late night show on the fringe - brilliant!' Jason Byrne.The legendary Afterhours is back for a 6th fantastic year with the biggest names in comedy. Previous line-ups include Dara O'Briain, Ross Noble, Nina Conti and more!
PreviewAug3-4: 00:45(lhr30mins) £6.00 Aug9,16,23: 00:45(lhr30mins) £10.00(£9.00) Aug 10-11,17-18,24-25: 00:45(lhr30mins) £11.50(£10.00) 3 45 67 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 x293031
AFTERNOON DELIGHT - FREE
Ed O'Meara/Luke McQueen/Laughing Horse Free Fringe
Laughing Horse @ Hillside, I I Hillside Crescent • 0131 556 9332 • Grid Ref:C6
Fresh, hot comedy and naked ambition,guaranteeing laughs after lunch.When everything's a little clearer in the light of day and you know the night is always gonna be there anyway,why not grab some afternoon delight?
Aug 4-7,9-14,16-21,23-25: 1305(Ihr) (FreeNon-ticketed) World premiere 45 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 282930311
ALAN CARR & FRIENDS ATTHE FRINGE
Alan Carr & Friends At The Fringe
Assembly @ George Street, 54 George Street •0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4
Join Alan Carr and Friends for 2 free shows of big, big comedy recorded for Radio 2. Last year guests included: Dara O'Briain, Rich Hall, Ed Byrne and Andrew Maxwell. Ticket Info:www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/comedy Aug 13: 20:00(Ihr) (FreeTicketed) Aug 13: 22:00(Ihr) (FreeTicketed) 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 x 29 30 31
ALEX HORNE: BIRDWATCHING
Alex Horne
Pleasance Courtyard, 60The Pleasance •0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6
My Dad's a birdwatcher. I'm not But for one year I travelled 'round Britain, Bahrain, Birdworld and Bill Oddie in a bid to discover what makes him twitch.A true tale of hornithology from the Perrier nominee.
PreviewAug 1-4: 19:40(Ihr) £5.00 Aug 5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27: 19:40(Ihr) £9.50(£8.00) Aug 10-12,17-19,24-26: 19:40(Ihr) £10.50(£9.00) World premiere • *THH 12345 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
ALI MCGREGOR S LATE-NITE VARIETY-NITE NIGHT
Gilded Balloon Productions Gilded BalloonTeviot, 13 Bristo Square » 0131 668 1633 Grid Ref: F5
Top hats, corsets, circus, song Let lovelyAN McGregor take you into an amazing world ofVaudeville
COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000 |P^ /Won PromctiemLtdpresent Hj H Russell HOWARD brtxakthrough |{ytr ngev PLEASANCE 0131 556 6550 www.russell-howard.co.uk • 27th AUGUST (c see page 90 for show information
skits and fency tricks during the Festival.A different comedian takes on the tradition of variety MC. Aug 17-22,24-26: 00:00(Ihr ISmins) £11,00(£10,00) 29 30 31 12 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27x29 30 31 ALI MCGREGOR S GARDEN CABARET Alicat and Spiegeltent International The Spiegel Garden, George Square Gardens • 0131 667 8940 • Grid Reft F5 A selection ofThe Spiegel Garden's best cabaret,fanciful melodies and musical comedy.AN McGregor hosts this spectacular cabaret soiree to remember.AN will also present her acclaimed solo show 'Midnight Lullabies' on Wed 15th August Aug8-9,15: 2100(Ihr IOmins) £10.00(£8.00) European premiere 29 30 3M 2 34 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 30 3M ALI MCGREGOR S OPERA BURLESQUE Gilded Balloon Productions Gilded BalloonTeviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 * Grid Reft F5 More high C's than sleaze, but just enough tease to please! La Clique'sAN McGregor & her nubile operatic cohorts return to writhe about in their corsets and drawers singing everything from Puccini to Bon Jovi. Aug20-27: I8:00(lhr) £I200(£I0.0Q) European premiere 2930 31 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24
ALISTAIR BARRIE - OBVIOUSLY
Alistair Barrie
Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate andVictoria Street) • 0870 745 3083 • Grid Ref: E5
Originally entitled The Blindingly Obvious,' but renamed as part of an anti-smugness campaign,'Obviously' marks the return of top UK stand-upAlistair Barrie after a three year absence from the Fringe. 'A sensation' Scotsman. 'Hilarious' Chortle. www.alistairbarrie.com
PreviewAug 2-3: 2l:55(lhr) £5.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23: 2l:55(lhr) £9.50(£8.50) Aug 10-12,17-19,24-26: 21:55(Ihr) £10,50(£9,50) World premiere•HSD 29303 2345 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728793031
A.L. KENNEDY:TERROR:THE POCKET-SIZED GUIDE The Stand Comedy Club
The Stand Comedy Club II, 16 North StAndrew Street • 0131 558 7272 • Grid RefiCS
Terrified by strangers? Government? Nature? Sex?The apocalypse?Your support group awaits.Visit now for Lefty paranoia, upliftment and a nice chat with God. 'Her stand-up is startlingly good' Observer.
PreviewAug I: I8:l5(lhr) £7.00(£6.00) PreviewAug 3: 1230(Ihr) £7.00(£6.00) Aug4-12,14-19,21-26: 1230(Ihr) £8.00(£7.00) World premiere I 345 6 78 9 10 1112 3 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 25 26 272829303 i
ALL AT SEA WITH THE LAUGHTER GANG!!
Laughter Gang Productions!PBH's Free Fringe The Outhouse, 12A Broughton Street Lane • • Grid Reft C5
More bloody stand-up from Caroline Clifford,James Kettle, Caroline Mabey and HollyWalsh. Finalists in Hackney Empire, SYTYF and BBC competitions - writers/ performers on BBC7, Radio 4, Radio 2 and Channel 4. www.laughtergang.co.uk Aug 4-25: 16:00(Ihr) (FreeNon-ticketed) European premiere 29303 45 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627282930311
ALL CHANGE
Kerry Leigh TheVault, 11 Merchant Street • 08452 26 27 21 • Grid Reft E5
Juggling isn't easy. Some days you hand your baby a beer and ask your man if he's done a poo-poo. Has this funny mummy gone gaga? Ride the highs and lows of a comedian's experience offirst-time motherhood.
Aug21-25,27: I2:l0(40mins) £5.00(£4.00) European premiere 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
ALL DAILY MAIL WRITERS MUST DIE
Baby Chimp Productions C cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Reft E4 Will knew his enemy. Narrow-minded, homophobic racists who have a Daily Mail where their heart should be. Dark, subversive new comedy - in which their rage is engaged. Please help him. Aug 2-3,13,20,27: 2100 (SOmins) £7.50(£6.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24: 21:00(SOmins) £8.50(£7.50) Aug 11-12,18-19,25-26: 21:00(SOmins) £9,50(£8.50) World premiere •BED 2930311345 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
ALLTHE PRETTY COLORS
The American High School Theatre Festival Church'
ALMIGHTY HARRY MEETS SALLY
hour box office at www.edfringe.com COMEDY
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'All the Pretty Colors' presents a nameless writer who creates colors for muses that react to injustices as their world falls into disarray. A statement about society that engages the audience with feeling and wit Aug 18:
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22:30(Ihr) £6.00(£4.00)
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Present Company clubWEST@Three Sisters,Three Sisters, 139 Cowgate • 07720 28 5550 • Grid Reft E5 Wonderfully provocative review, full of hysterical observations of present day beliefs. Does Harry have a God complex? Is Sally the reincarnation of Mata Hari and is Paradise a Persian cat sitting on Jennifer Lopez's lap? Heavenly. Aug 5-25:
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AL PITCHER - IDIOTWIND
Al Pitcher
Pleasance Courtyard, 60The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6
Ever said the wrong thing at the wrong time? Is your middle name faux pas?You're not alone! Al Pitcher's bloody chuffed to return! 'Offers audiences a taste of his unpredictable, energetic & frequently improvised comedy stylings' Metro. www.alpitcher.com
PreviewAug 1-3: 22:45(Ihr) £5.00
Aug 4-9,13,15-16,20-23,27: 22:45(Ihr) £9.00(£7.50) Aug 10-12,17-19,24-26: 22:45(Ihr) £10.00(£8.50)
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ALYSSA KYRIA: (IN)FAMOUS FOR 5 MINUTES!
Moody Productions
HolyroodToo @ Faith, 207 Cowgate 0131 2259764 • Grid Reft E5
Sell-out comedienne Kyria is back with tomorrow's weird wannabes;Ariadne the GreekWag, egg-crushing Russian poets, and the search for Heather Mills' leg attendance is mandatory! **** The List & ThreeWeeks. 'A potential star!' Chortle.
PreviewAug 3-4: 20:45 (SOmins) £3.00 Aug 5-7,9-14,16-21,23-26: 20:45 (SOmins) £6.00(£5.00) EE31 345 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 272829 3031
AMATEUR PRO-CELEBRITY KARAOKE (FREE)
Jeff Hunt/PBH's Free Fringe
The Hudson Hotel, 9-11 Hope Street • Grid Reft D2
Join Jeff and special guests in a celebration of karaoke classics we love to love (and hate). Sing, croon, rant about ludicrous lyrics by playing the musical phenomenon 'Karantoke,' laugh, cry ifyou want to. It's your party!
Aug 5-25: I6:45(lhr) (FreeNon-ticketed) European premiere 5 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829303
AMSTERDAM UNDERGROUND COMEDY COLLECTIVE
Comedytrain
Assembly @ Edinburgh Comedy Room,TheTron, Hunter Square, Royal Mile • 0131 623 3030 • Grid ReftES
From the people who brought you tulips, euthanasia,wooden shoes, legal prostitution, Dennis Bergkamp, quality drugs,Vincent van Gogh, Big Brother, easy abortion and gay marriage Look forward to edgy comedy with a slight accent
PreviewAug 2-3: 22:30(lhr) £5.00
Aug4-26: 22:30(Ihr) £8.50(£7.00)
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AMUSED MOOSE COMEDY'S HOT STARLETS 2007
AM Entertainments in association with 2entertain
JusttheTonic@The Caves,253 Cowgate* 0131 208 2351 -Grid ReftES
Here's where to talentspot the next MarkWatson, Rhod Gilbert and Klang! Six refreshing and exceptional young comedians are handpicked daily,from 25 eager stars of tomorrow discovered nationwide by London's award-winning club. www.amusedmoose.com
Aug 3,7: 1600(Ihr Omins) £3.00(£150)
Aug 4-6,8-10,13-17,20-22: 16:00(Ihr IOmins) £6.00(£5.00) Aug 11-12,18-19,23,26: 1600(Ihr IOmins) £6.50(£5.50)
Aug 24-25: 1600(Ihr Omins) £7.00(£6.00) WoHd premiere •FTTH1 29303 345 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 272823031
AMUSED
COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000
MOOSE LAUGH OFF FINAL AM Entertainments in association with 2entertain The Bongo Club, 37 Holyrood Road • 0131 557 2827 - Grid Reft E6 Vote for outstanding stars-in-the-making from around UK and Ireland,who battle for fame,fortune and shiny Moose trophies.The final of this prestigious talent search is supported by if.commedies and presented by award-winningAmusedMooseComedy.
Aug 25: 03:l5(2hrs ISmins) £9.00 29 30 31 2 3 9 5 6 7 3 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 » 30 3i ANATOLE ANDYERHUDI Panatone Productions HolyroodToo @ Faith, 207 Cowgate » 0131 2259764 Grid Reft E5 A cat and horse who live in a sea-faring particle accelerator.An Egyptian prince being haunted by an Everly Brothers L.RAII this and more in a surreal comedy for anyone with an opaque torso. Aug 5-11: 14:45(SOmins) £5.00(£4.00) European premiere •>T77I 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 30 3M SEVENTH SENSATIONAL YEAR!! THE ANCIENT AUSTRALIAN ART OF GENITAL ORIGAMI 'Does exactly what it says on the packet... UNBELIEVABLE’ ‘Charming... Extraordinary... DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME’ BoxOffice Ticketsonlineat wwwgddeMmctuik VenueNo.14 • 13BristoSquare 'Bursting with LAUGHTER from start to finish5 ‘Astonishing... Unforgettable... GO SEE FOR YOURSELVES 1-27 Aug 10.05pm * THE INTERNATIONAL SELL OUT HIT see page 86 for show information m
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ANDREW J. LEDERER - FREE! ajllfree festival
Laughing Horse @ Berlin, 3 South Queensferry St Lane *0131 467 721S • Grid Reft E2
Smart, spontaneous stand-up and introspective, serious comedy - twice daily. **** 'Whismically prismatic' ThreeWeeks. 'A fascinating man' Chortle. 'Extremely funny highly insightful' Stage. 'Can turn the dullest dinner party into the social event of the decade' Metro.
Aug 4-25: ZOO(SSmins) (FreeTickeced) Aug 4-25: 14:10(Ihr) (FreeTicketed) World premiere-ECU 29303112345 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 272829303M
ANDREW LAWRENCE - SOCIAL LEPROSY FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS
Chambers Management
Pleasance Courtyard, 60The Pleasance *0131 556 6550 • Grid Reft E6
The 2006 if.comeddie Best Newcomer nominee, most recently seen in BBC3's 'Ideal', returns with some outlandishly entertaining meditations on the joy of unpopularity. ***** Metro, ***** Chortle, 'A formidably funny character' Time Out
Aug I-3: 20:40(SSmins) £5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,20-23: 20:40(SSmins) £8.50(£7.00) Aug 10-12,17-19,24-26: 20:40(SSmins) £9.50(£8.00) World premiere •WHU U345 6 789 10 II 12 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 272829303M
ANDREW MAXWELL -WAXIN'
Andrew Maxwell
Pleasance Courtyard, 60The Pleasance *0131 556 6550*Grid Reft E6
'One of the most significant comedians working in the country today' Independent 'If you see one thing at this year's Fringe please, please take time to see Andrew Maxwell' ***** The List. Sell-out 2005,2006. Book early. PreviewAug I-3: 20:20(Ihr) £7.00 Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27: 20:20(Ihr) £1260(£11.00) Aug 10-12,17-19,24-26: 2020(Ihr) £13.50(£1200) World premiere-mi 29303 12345 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
ANDREW MCCLELLAND'S MIXED TAPE
Gilded Balloon Productions and Australian Comedy Management Gilded BalloonTeviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Reft F5
Andrew ('History of Pirates') loves music.Anything from indie-pop to bebop.A celebration of music with jokes. 'I adored this show the laughs are unrelenting it's exhausting. Melbourne Stage, '...a tour de force ofcomic writing and performance' Chortle. PreviewAug 1-4: I8:45(lhr) £5.00 Aug5-9,13,15-16,20,22-23,27: I8:45(lhr) £8.50(£7.50) Aug 10-12,17-19,24-26: 8:45(Ihr) £9.50(£8.50) European premiere •»r~3l H345 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 22 23 24 25 26 27
ANDREW O'NEILL - FUTURISTICELECTODEATHNINJA9000 Andrew O'Neill
Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate andVictoria Street) • 0870 745 3083 • Grid Reft E5
A five year-old boy hallucinates.The universe tells him its secrets. Oh shit (Basically it's my stand-up.) 'A bit odd, but very funny', Steve Coogan. 'Keeping the true flame of
PreviewAug 2-3: 18:25(SSmins)
18:25 (SSmins) £8.50(£750)
10-12,17-19,24-26: 18:25(SSmins) £9.50(£8.50)
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com COMEDY STAND UP SHOW LIVE 11 pm - 1st - 27th August (Noti4th& BOOK NOW Smirnoff Underbelly 17:00 ”-2-26 August (not 14) see page 52 for show information
creativity burning bright' Time Out **** List.
ANDY ZALTZMAN, 32,ADMINISTERS HIS EMERGENCY DOSE OF AFTERNOON UTOPIA, STEPS BACK.AND WAITS TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS. The Stand Comedy Club The Stand Comedy Club.SYork Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid ReftCS 5' 10" satiricoludicrist - Radio 4's 'The Department', 'Political Animal' - injects potent utopia intoWorld's veins. 'Political comedy at its best' SundayTimes. Fully-qualified. BISUC-registered. PreviewAug2:
£6.00(£5.00) PreviewAug 3: 1500(Ihr) £6.00(£5.00) Aug 4-12,14-27: 15:10(Ihr) £7.00(£6.00) World premiere 2 303 234 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ANGLO-SEXY (GASEOUS NEBULA!) Noel James/PBH's Free Fringe The Canon's Gait, 232 Canongate * Grid Reft D6 Music, props and malaprops. Entertaining set hosted by a veteran ofthe comedy scene. He wants badly to be Anglo and sexy, but the gaseous nebula in his parlour renders hisWelshness obvious! Aug 5-13,15-20,22-25: 13:15 (SOmins) (FreeNon-ticketed) World premiere 5 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 3M
£5.00 Aug 4-9,14-16,20-23:
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ANNOUNCING SCENE MONKEYS!
HWS Rembiko
Rocket @ Demarco RoxyArt House, 2 Roxburgh PI • 0871 750 0077 • Grid Ref: E6
Fringe Sunday Improv! One performance only!Veteran LA comedy wizard Michele Spears brings her troupe ofAll-Star LosAngeles teenage comedians back to the Fringe for a repeat of their 2005 triumph. Not to be missed! www.rembiko.com
Aug 12: 18:IS(Ihr) £10.50(£7,50) 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 - 4 ( 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2b 27
ANTHOLOGY07
ajl
The Green Room, 37 Guthrie Street» 0131 220 0885 • Grid Ref: E5
A changing array oftop Fringe comedians tell stories from their lives, straight, without the artifice and stylization of conventional stand-up.A Time Out (NewYork) Pick.**** Thoroughly entertaining comedy' ThreeWeeks. Official FringeAwardWinner, 2004.
PreviewAug 2-4: 1300(55mins) £5.00
Aug 5,10-12,17-19,24-26: 13:00(SSmins) £8.00(£7.00) Aug 6-9,13-16,20-23: I300(55mins) £7.00(£6.00) fT.711 / aj 1345 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 27282=
ANY QUESTIONS' -THE INAUGURAL FESTIVAL CHALLENGE CUP
Pleasance
Pleasance Dome, I Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Reft F5
We NeedAnswers' - the Inaugural Festival Challenge Cup.Tim Key,Alex Horne and MarkWatson referee sixteen Edinburgh big guns in a pioneering quiz supported by AQA 63336.Who will be crowned 2007 Champion and possibly win a yacht? Aug 7-12,15-21,23-24,26: 00:00(Ihr) £8.00 7 8 9 10 II 12 3 4 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27a» 303i
APES LIKE ME
Kate Smurthwaite/PBH's Free Fringe
The Outhouse, 12A Broughton Street Lane • Grid Ref: C5 Multi award-winning comedienne Kate Smurthwaite takes us on anAttenboroughstyle safari to observe the strangest of all the species - human beings! The show is also about how much she hates creationists One night only.Arrive early. Free! Aug 10: 17:15(Ihr) (FreeNon-ticketed) 29 30 31 12 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 X 31
APOCALYPSE SOON - FREE
Laughing Horse Free Festival
Laughing Horse @ Linsay's, 15 Brunswick Street *0131 556 8974 • Grid Ref: B6
It's not every day that you wake up to find a letter from God, detailing impending Armageddon.James fills his last hours by generally arsing about 'Not the funniest comedian you'll ever see' Capital Comedy.
Aug4-9,12-25: 12:30(Ihr) (FreeNon-ticketed) Worid premiere 45 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 272829X3M
ARMANDO lANNUCCI S CHARM OFFENSIVE
BBC RADIO 4
Pleasance Courtyard, 60The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 * Grid Ref: E6
Comedy Guru Armando lannucci hosts a topical comedy show with some very special guests.All recorded in front of a live audience.That's you.Welcome. Aug 16: I4:l5(lhr) (FreeTicketed) 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 26 27 28 29 » 31
ARMCHAIR RENAISSANCE MAN
Stephen Carlin
Just theTonic@The Caves, 253 Cowgate • 0131 208 2351 • Grid Ref: E5
Brand new show from comedian, writer and star of BBC Radio's 'Sacred Cows.' Carlin vents his spleen on a number of vexing issues. Brave and original stand-up at its funniest'Sharp and original' **** L/st.www.stephencarlin.co.uk
PreviewAug 3-4: 18:50(Ihr) £4.00 Aug 5-13,15-26: 18:50(Ihr) £8.00(£6.00) Worid premiere •HSU 29303 2 3 4 S 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 272829X311
ARNAB CHANDA & GREG MCHUGHrTICKETS STILL AVAILABLE
Amab Chanda <& Greg McHugh
Pleasance Courtyard, 60The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 » Grid Ref: E6
Arnab Chanda (2007 Chortle Best Newcomer nominee, 2006Amused Moose/ Jongleurs NewAct CompetitionsWinner) and Greg McHugh (***** Herald, star of E4's 'Tank Commander,' 2002 SYTYF Finalist), split an hour of comedy-stuff.
PreviewAug 1-3: 16:45 (Ihr) £5.00
Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27: 16:45 (Ihr) £7.50(£6.00) Aug 10-12,17-19,24-26: 16:45(Ihr) £850(£7.00) Worid premiere-Ha 29303112345 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
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ARTHUR&MARTHUR'S MIDNIGHTCOMEDYCOVEN -FREE
LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Jekyll&Hyde,I12HanoverStreet•01312252022•GridRef:C4
Latenightcovenoffrivolityanddebaucheryfeaturingtopcomicsfromthecircuit HostedbytheQueenofDarts,DavidMeech.'MakesAlanCarrlookbutch'Mark Dolan,Channel4's'BallsofSteel'. www.myspace.com/arthurandmarthur Aug19-25:23:55(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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ARTHURSMITH-ARTURART
ZooLogicProductions
InstituteOfZooLogic,15QueenStreet•07966089203•GridRef:C4 Atlast,Artgetsoffwithcomedy.'Arturart'arrives.ArthurSmithrevealshimselfas thesignificantartistofthecentury.ArtisPRisArtis'Arturart'. Aug4-26:11:00-17:00(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 29X3112345678910II 1213 1415 1617181920212223242526272829X3 i
ARTYFACTS!- FREESHOW
LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet*01315568974•GridRef:B6 Dareyouvisitmyexhibitionofshockingworksthatnobodywantsyoutosee?From mytourofplacesnobodywantedmetovisit?AssembledatLinsay'sBarBasement bynobodyinparticular?Noquestionsasked.Free. Aug4-25:11:15(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 45678910II 12 13 1415 161718192021 2223242526272829X311
ASIAN INVASION - FREE
AsianInvasion
LaughingHorse@Jekyll&Hyde,I12HanoverStreet‘01312252022•GridRef:C4 SpiceupyourlifebycomingtoseetheUK'shottestAsianstand-upcomicswith contributionsfromacrosstheculturalcanal. FromPuppoo'sganjasmokinggrantoRosettaStone'smatem*nge-eater...itain'thalfhot! www.comedybyasianinvasion.tk Aug11-18:0000(1hr)(FreeNon-ticketed) 29X31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829x311
ASYOUWERE
ToddWomack,RogerHailes,JeffKreislerIPBH'sFreeFringe TheOuthouse,12ABroughtonStreetLane•GridRef:C5
ProsfromNewYorkCityinvadeEdinburghwiththreeuniquecomedystyles. Womack(ABCTV).Hailes(ComedyCentral),andKreisler(BillHicksSpiritAward) deliverfreshobservational,politicalandcharacter-filledstand-up.Improvisedfinale withinternationalguests. www.asyouwere.us. Aug4-25:21.-OO(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 29393 345678910IM213 1415 16 1718 192021 2223242526272829X311
ATOZAHEER
ZaheerHirani
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket•08702410136• GridReftE4
BritishbornAsianstandupcomic,servesupasizzlingandspicyperformanceastasty ashisdearAuntyG'schickentikkatandoorimasala. PreviewAug2-4:20:l0(50mins)£5.00 Aug5-26:20:05(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50) Europeanpremiere•H2U 29X3 1214567891011 1213 1415 161718192021 2223242526272829X311
ANAUDIENCEWITH FATHERJOINER
RichardGrunn
dubWEST@ThreeSisters,ThreeSisters,139Cowgate•07720285550•GridReftE5
MeetthePurgativePoetryProjectFromamagneticpoetryguru-priesttoa Casanovahaikucarmechanic,RichardGrunncreatesaprofusionofpersonalities you'llknowandloveinthisinnovativeshow. Aug5-25:18:00(SOmins)£8.50(£6.50) wan 29X3i 56789 10II 12 13 1415 161718 192021 2223242526272829x311
ANAUDIENCEWITHJEREMYANDJILLY
JeremyLevertonandJillyBaxter
clubWEST®ThreeSisters.ThreeSisters,139Cowgate•07720285550•GridRef:E5
JeremyLeverton,Winchester'sfrontlinestand-up,provideshishighbrowviewofthe importantquestionsoflifeandhair-loss,plusscathingScottishstand-upJillyBaxter, whosemottois'onlyonethinginlifeirritatesme-everything!' Aug19-25:2000(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) Worldpremiere 29X31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26272829X311
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ANAUDIENCEWITHJONATHAN KAY-FOOL! JonathanKay clubWEST®ThreeSisters,ThreeSisters.139Cowgate•07720285550•GridRef:E5 Deliciouslydangerousandwickedlyfunny.A21st-centuryjesterprovesthatanything ispossibleinashowguaranteedtobelikenothingyouhaveseenbefore!The ultimatetheatreofpossibility'TimeOut Aug6-25:22:00(Ihr)£8.50(£6.50) HSU 29303 56789 10 II 12 13 14 15 161718 192021 2223242526272829303
ANAUDIENCEWITH LORD BUCKLEY
BobSinfield
clubWEST@TheHiltonEdinburghGrosvenor.GrosvenorSt•07720285550•GridRetEl Hipsters,flipstersandfinger-poppin'daddies,knockhimyourlobes!HisRoyal Hipness,theworld'soldestrapper,presentsWillieTheShake,TheGasserandThe Naz.Youdughimbefore,re-dighimnow! Aug5-25:23:00(SOmins)£9.00(£7.00)
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ANAUDIENCEWITHTONYWINN SINGING INTHE BATH
TonyWinn
dubWEST@ThreeSisters,ThreeSisters,139Cowgate»07720285550•GridReftE5
CriticallyacclaimedBathtubofAdventures!Quirkysongsaboutsex,binliners, refrigerators,micefloatingongiantcheeses,performed(unplugged!)fromthe comfortofafoamingbathtub.Fantasticallyentertainingandthought-provoking! Aug19-25:23:00(45mins)£8.00(£6.00) 29303i123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728293031
THE BAD FILM CLUB
Nicko<&Joe
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare•01315566550 GridRef:F5
Directfromtheirsell-outUKtour,TheBadFilmClub'bringsyouthebestinlive comedyvs.someofHollywood'sgreatestboxofficeflopsviatheiruniqueDVD-style commentaryliveonstage.
Aug3-4:23:30(2hrs)£5.00 Aug5-6,10-12,17-19,24-26:23:30(2hrs)£850(£750) 3456 89 10 II 12 17 18 192021 22232425 262728293031
BALLOONEYTUNES
LynnRuthMiller dubWEST@TheHiltonEdinburghGrosvenor,GrosvenorSt•07720285550•GridRetEI
guaranteedtoputyourunderwearatrisIcAbodyofballoonsgoespopandevery funnyboneisexposed.Comedyatitsnakedandbawdybest
COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000 seepage50,59forshowinformation gary:tame commanDer BALCONYGILDEDBALLOONTEVIOT 8BISTOSQUARE 01316681633 www.aildedbailoon.co.ukwww.edfrtn9e.com0131226OOOO i - 26 August ^Except for 13 Aug) Baby PleasanceGrandCourtyard 0131 556 6550 mum.pleasance.co.uk/edinburgh 0131 226 0000 UMU.edfringe.com ENBfGY” TheScotsman F*CK YOU IN THE ACE BE CBNSEBBEMEE Nbdhdnter “Thehotteststand-up livingandworking in Britaintoday”us10.10pm YB 1-27August(Not15&2^|M. .. ^ E4UdderBellyB^U 08707453083www.underbelly.eo.uk 2006 0131226OOOOwww.edfringe.com% ^^ ^ Sforshowinformation
BARRYCASTAGNOLA:MONDEO MAN BarryCastagnola PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance 01315566550 GridReftE6 BarryCastagnolareturnswithanothercorkerofashow,tellingsomeveryfunny storiesandjokes,whilstmakinginterestingpointsaboutstuffwithafewvideos.'One towatch'List.'Perfect'ThreeWeeks. PreviewAug1-4:2l:30(lhr)£5.00 Aug5-9,14-16,20-23,27:21:30(Ihr)£11.00(£9.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:2l:30(lhr)£I200(£I0.50) Worldpremiere•nwai 12345678910II 12 31415 161718192021222324252627 3 « BARRYCRYER-THE ELEPHANTINTHE PUB GildedBalloonProductions GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare»01316681633•GridRef:F5 Didyouknowthattheoldestmanintheworldisstillalive?Acloserunner-up,Barry Cryerwillberegalingaudienceswithaninteractiveseminalseminaronthesubject ofjokes. Aug11-18: 18:45(Ihr)£12.00(£10.00)29303M23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303i BARRYFOX-THOUGHTSOFASIMPLETON BarryFox understairs©Apostolic,2DavieStreet•01316677740•GridReftF6 RightwhatwasitIwasgoingtosay,ehIthinkIremember,I'msureIdo,I'mpositive, b*****diVeforgotSeeyousoon.www.barryfox.co.uk Aug19-27:22:00(4Qmins)£5,00(£1,00) Worldpremiere 29X31123456789 10II 12 13 14 15 161718 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2730
Queenie,thesenilestripperisbackwithhercollectionofoutrageousparodies
Aug5-25:22-00(SOmins)£9.00(£7.00) Europeanpremiere•tusai 5678910 II 12 13 1415 16 1718 192021 222324252627
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BATTLING NYMPHS-FREEKATRINAANDOTHERNASTYWATER FRINGE
StevenYoung-LaughingHorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@Berlin,3SouthQueensferryStLane»01314677215•GridReftE2
Lifeinpost-KatrinaNewOrleansandmymovetotheUK.'Youngisan accomplished,successfulstand-up JohnFleming,Chortle.'Acomicgenius'SteveWalker,K'nutsClub,www.le-pest.com Aug4-25:20,00(SOmins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 45678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627282930311
BBCASIAN NETWORKPRESENTS...
BBCAsianNetwork
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550»GridReftE6
BBCAsiannetworkpresentsanhourofnewBritishAsiancomedy. Aug15:17:i5(Ihr)(FreeTicketed) 293031 23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
BBC RADIO4'SSTARSOFTHE FUTURE
BBCRADIO4
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550«GridRef:E6
BBCRadio4pilotsanewshowthatcouldfollowinthefootstepsof'ThatMitchelland WebbSound',TheMightyBoosh'and'LitdeBritain'.Don'tmissyourchancetobethere. Aug16:12-00(Ihr)(FreeTicketed)
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BBCSTANDUPSHOWLIVE!
BBCI2ENTERTAIN
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare•01315566550•GridReftF5
BBCcomedypresentsaspectacularmonthoflatenightcomedywithadifferent line-upeachnight,showcasingthecircuit'sfinestcomediansandexposingthestarsof tomorrow.Supportedby2Entertain.SoldOut2000-2006:booknow!
PreviewAug1-3:2300(lhr30mins)£5.00
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20,22-23,27:23£)0(lhr30mins)£9.50(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:23:00(Ihr30mins)£10.50(£9.00) FTP31 2303 H345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
BEATOFF' DIRTYYANKS
DoubtUSProductions-PBHFreeFringe
TheMercatBar,28WestMaitlandStreet•GridReftEI
Acomediccharaaersmackdownslammedwithstand-up,sketchandimprovisation. Somecontendersinclude:Buck,aJewishsoullovinghickandHector,achauvinistic Mexicanplumber.Freenightlyknock-outboutofwarpedjackassesdelivering Americanspunk!www.myspace.com/doubtusproductions
Aug4-7,9-12,14-15,17-21,23-25:21:50(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 456789 10 II 12 5 14 IS 0 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
ABEGINNERSGUIDETOGERMAN HUMOUR!
HenningWehn/OttoKuhnle
HolyroodToo@Faith,207Cowgate•01312259764-GridReftE5
Award-winningGermanComedyAmbassadorHenningWehnisjoinedbyGerman televisionentertainerOttoKuhnle.TeutonicjollinessatitsbestYodeling,wurst-eating, gnome-juggling.'Gloriouslyunreconstructedcomedy'Guardian.'Stand-upglorylies ahead'TimeOutwww.henningwehn.de,www.ottokuhnle.de PreviewAug3-4:19:45(SOmins)£3.00
Aug5-26: 19:45(SOmins)£7.00(£6.00)
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BELOWTHE FRINGE
RoryGraham<£CharlieDenholmproductions
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI«08717500077«GridReftE6
PeterCookandDudleyMoorehadaprettysuccessfulshowwith'BeyondtheFringe,' butwe'retakingittoawhollydifferentdimension!Comeseeoursketchshow.Textbook
RolandGent
HolyroodToo@Faith,207Cowgate-01312259764•GridReftE5
COMEDY
(OfficialFringesell-outAward2006'TheDeclineoftheScunthorpeTextileIndustry.) Aug12-25:I800(lhr30mins)£8.50(£6.50) Woridpremiere 12345678910II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728293031
BESTLAID MARKETING PLANS
This quarter of the page belongs to Lionel Richie seepage99forshowinformation 31
Marketingtheun-marketable.Billionsofpoundsarewastedeveryyearadvertising andmarketingproductsthatnobodybuys.WithyourhelpRolandGentdemonstrates howtomakeupacampaign,whilsttellingtalesofremarkablybadideas. PreviewAug4:21:45(SOmins)£3.00 Aug5-11:21:45(SOmins)£6.00(£5,00) UKpremiere-ECU 29303, 3345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
BESTOF EDINBURGH COMEDY2007-THE SHOWCASESHOW
edcomf
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
QuitesimplythebestvalueshowontheFringe!Showcasingthebestandbrightest ofthisyear'sfringecomics-adifferentline-upeverydayplusspecialguesthosts. Totalsell-out2004,2005&2006!
PreviewAug3:I3:l0(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13-16,20-23:13:10(Ihr)£6.50(£5.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:13:10(Ihr)£7,50(£6.00) HSU 345678910 II 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627282
BESTOF IRISH COMEDY
TheStandComedyClub
TheStandComedyClub,5YorkPlace•0131 5587272•GridRef:C5
Ireland'sfinestunderoneroof.ExcellentvalueCelticshowcasefeaturingthreetop comicsforthepriceofone.Sell-out1999-2006.'Wonderfulline-uptrulyjustifies show'stide'EveningNews.Asure-firewinner.Differentactsnighdy. vwvw.thestand.co.uk
Aug3-27:I8:30(lhr20mins)£8.00(£7.00) Worldpremiere 345678910II 12U 14IS161718192021222324252627
THE BESTOF LONG LIVECOMEDY-FREE
LongLiveComedy/LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonStreet*01316677533• GridRef:F5
Winner'Chortle'2007bestvenueawardNorthEngland.Newcastle'spremieropenmicnightHostsAlDawes,CallumCrambandPeteThompsonstand-up!Inthree verydifferentways,www.longlivecomedy.com Aug16-25: 15:45(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed)29303112345678910II 1213 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728293031
BESTOFSCOTTISH COMEDY
TheStandComedyClub
TheStandComedyClub,5YorkPlace•01315587272•GridRef:C5
Tenthside-splittingyear.FourtopScotsinaqualitycomedyshowcase.'Greatvaluein arelaxedenvironment'****Scotsman.'Doesthebusiness'Stage.Oldfavouritesand risingstars.Unbeatablefringevalue.Differentline-upeverynightwvvw.thestand.co.uk Aug3-26:21:40(Ihr20mins)£10.00(£8.00) Worldpremiere 29303 345678910II 12 13 1415 1617181920212223242526272829303
BESTOFSOYOUTHINKYOU'RE FUNNY?
GildedBalloonProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare 01316681633•GridRef:F5
Mirth&merrimentnottobemissed!Thepickofthebestwinnersandrunnersup fromtherenownedcomedycompetition.Shedtearsoflaughterwiththecreamof Fringecomedy.
PreviewAug3-4:22:45(lhr30mins)£5.00 Aug8-11,16-27:22:45(lhr30mins)£10.00(£9,00) 29303 34 89 10 II 213 16 17 18 192021 222324252627
BESTOFTHEFEST2007
Assembly
Assembly@GeorgeStreet54GeorgeStreet•01316233030•GridRef:D4
BaffledbytheFestival'scomedyonslaught?Relax!'BestoftheFest'doesthehard workforyou!Edinburgh'sbiggestcomedyshow.Theperfectwaytoenjoythebest talentattheFringe.
PreviewAug3-4:23:59(lhr20mins)£5.00
Aug9,12,16,19,22:23:59(Ihr20mins)£1200(£11.00) Aug10-11,17-18,23-26:23:59(lhr20mins)£14.00(£13.00) 3456789 10 II 12 314 5 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728293031
BESTWESTERN
DirectedByRichHall
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030•GridReftD4
AMontanamotelawaitsthebulldozerinthisgrimlyironicplaybyRichHall.'Best
COMEDY
all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000
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PreviewAug3-4:I8:05(lhr20mins)£10.00 Aug5-9,14-16,20-23,27:18:05(1hr20mins)£13.00(£1200) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:I805(lhr20mins)£14.00(£13.00)
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BEVANAND BROWNEARETERRIFIED- FREE
BevanandBrowne/LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Berlin,3SouthQueensferryStLane*01314677215•GridReftE2 SianBevanandNiallBrownedecidedtotackleterrorintheirownspecialway.The goodnewsis:theywon.Letthemtakeyoubeyondfeartoaplacewithoutpigeons. www.bevanandbrowne.com Aug4-26:20:20(SOmins)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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BIGVALUECOMEDYSHOW-EARLY
BigValueComedy
JusttheTonic@TheCaves,253Cowgate•01312082351«GridReftE5
Highlyacclaimedshowinit's13thyear.'Undoubtedlycabaretcomedyatit'sbest' Scotsman.Twohoursofquality.Fourcomedians.Soldoutforlastthreeyears.The recognisedbreakinggroundforacts.
PreviewAug3-4:I9:30(2hrs)£5.00 Aug5-13,15-20,22-26: 19:30(2hrs)£8.50
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BIGVALUECOMEDYSHOW-LATE
BigValueComedy
JusttheTonic@TheCaves,253Cowgate 01312082351•GridReftE5
Fourdifferentcomedianstotheearlyshowwithalltheaddedextras.Topcomedy, topvalue'ListEstablishedasoneofthebestshowsontheFringe.Must-seeforany comedyfan. PreviewAug3-4:2100(2hrs)£5.00 Aug5-13,15-20,22-26:2200(2hrs)£8.50 Worldpremiere•BZ21 230 3456789 10 II 12 13 1415 16 1718 1920 2223242526272829303m
BILLHICKS:SLIGHTRETURN
FestivalHighlights
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridReftE6
Afterthreesell-outEdinburghseasons,thesmashhitreturnsforonefarewell performance.'One-linerstotreasureateveryturn'Telegraph.'Absolutelymust-see show'****Independent.'Unsettlinglygood'Guardian.'Comedyblinder'****Scotsman. 'Terrific,rollickingreincarnation'Metro. Aug21:2l:40(lhrIQmins)£l200(£l0.00) 29303112345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 i6 17 18 192021 222324252627282930311
BITSKETCHY
Marigold
clubWEST@ThreeSisters,ThreeSisters,139Cowgate«07720285550•GridReftE5 aEverwonderedwhatit'dbelikestuckinaliftwithanOrlandoBloomimpersonator, splitting,gayJamesBond,andafatguywithflatulence?FindoutinMarigold'shilariouslysidewww.yardstick-productions.comMonty-Python-esque,surrealcomedycharactersketchshow. Aug5-25: 17:00(SOmins)£8.00(£6.00) Worldpremiere•Wan 5678910 II 12 13 14 15 161718 192021 222324252627282930311
THE RanneyBLACKPLAGUE
TheZoo,140ThePleasance•01316626892«GridRef:F6 ProfanelyPentecostal!Anunpredictabletrip-conjuredupbyThellluminatusof Comedy,'ranney'hastakenthebatonfromPrometheusandisnowsettingmenon fire.Heisdiseased;heiscontagious.HeisTheBlackPlague. PreviewAug3-4:21:10(SOmins)£6.00 Aug5,7-21,23-27:21:10(SOmins)£9.00(£7.00)
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com COMEDY LATENIGHT BAR&BANDS AUG.6,7,8,13,15 m 212 FULL PREVIEWNIGHT AUG 5th-J2for1 CLUBVAGUEEXPERIENCE AUG.9,10,11,12,16,17,18 19,23,24,25,26 " B00KINGS:0131208 2351 WWW.EDFRINGE.GOM IUSTTHETONIC@THECAVES,253COWGATE(VENUE531 'uywvwilo»<va»««w».oorai page39forshowinformation OUinOflBURY fMTIVAU fflYOURITC YEftU! BRIRCJ YOU R CORRUCORIfl OfUIORID ClflJJ CABARET TheLondonUndergroundSong(andevenmoreballads) AmateurTransplants ll-18thAugust(not14) n .—dina,-~n8t,9pmshows FringeLothianStreetsell-outOS&06 seepage69forshowinformation
Worldpremiere•Em 345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627 BOB DOOLALLY: 1967 FORTYYEARSON TheStandComedyClub TheStandComedyClubII,16NorthStAndrewSt•01315587272•GridReftC5 Drink-hazedmemoriesofthegreatestyearinScotland'ssoccerhistory.HelpBob recallhistimeswithSlimJimatWembley,TheLisbonLionsandtheSummerofLove. 'Almostbetterthanfootball'Independent. Aug6:19:45(Ihr)£9.00(0.00) Worldpremiere 6 89 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 262728293031 1 TheStandComedyClub,5YorkPlace«01315587272•GridReftC5 Aug13:2010(Ihr)£9,00(£7.00) 293031 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031 fringe 50%OFFTICKETSONTHEDAY VisittheFringeHalf-PriceHutabove hilt WaverleyStation.Selectedshowsonly. Ilnll |JllvWllllt a
BOB DOWNE LIVE&SWINGIN'
ButterflyClub-OnTheWingTouring
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens•01316678940•GridRef:F5
AFringefavouriteandoneofAustralia'smostlovedandenduringcomedystarsis back,singin''n'swingin'hiswaythroughasilkyswatheofjazz,showandpopstandards. Aug7-9,14-16,21-23:18:00(IhrIOmins)£1100 Aug10-11,17-18,24-25:18:00(IhrIQmins)£15.00
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THE BOOKCLUB-ALL-NEWFIGHTINGYEARS
BookClub
AssemblyUniversalArts,Freemason'sHall*01316233030•GridRef:D3
Multiaward-winning,criticallyacclaimed.Abrandnewshowwheretheweirdest booksintheworldbattleitoutNowcontainstapdancing.BritishComedyAward Nominee2006.****Scotsman.****ThreeWeeks.****SkinnyFest.
PreviewAug2-4:16:20(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13-16,20-22,27:16:20(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,23-26: 16:20(Ihr)£10.00(£9.00)
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BRANKO& BRANKA-THECROATIAN MAGIC SENSATION
MrandMrsBandicProductions
•Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)•08707453083 GridRef:ES
LegendaryCroatianmagiciansBrankoandBrankahaveseenitall;war,David CopperfieldandGoldenPlutonium!Theycombinestageillusions,song,danceand storytellingtoplungeyouintotheircharminglywarpedworld. www.brankobranka.info
PreviewAug2-3:12:00(SSmins)£5.00
Aug4-9,13-16,20-23:IZOO(SSmins)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 12:00(SSmins)£8.50(£7.50) Worldpremiere-HSU 29303 2345678910 II 1213 1415 161718192021 2223242526272829303m
THE BRATCHPIECE FAMILYSHOW
TheBratchpieceFamily
Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Ashownotfitforthefamily.Thefamilyofstand-upcomedians,Bratchy.WeeManand FaitherMark('Motherwell'sWoodyAllen'TheList)bringtheiracclaimedshowtothe Fringeforthefirsttime.
PreviewAug2-3:I9:50(lhr)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:19:50(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:I9:50(lhr)£9.50(£8.50) 29303 2345678910II 12131415 161718192021 2223242526272829303m
BREAKFASTWITHTHE BICKERSONS
JeremyEngler
understairs©Apostolic,2DavieStreet•01316677740•GridReftF6
Thestarsofradio's'GoldenAge'returninpuppetformwithabrandnewshow.This wittyandtimelesscomedy,suitableforallages,isagreatstarttothedayandincludes freebreakfastwww.satsuma-pumpkin.com PreviewAug3-4:09:00(SOmins)£5.00(£4.00) Aug6-11,13-18,20-25,27:0900(SOmins)£6.50(£4.50)
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BREAKINGTHESEAL
LarahBrass
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket•08702410136•GridRef:E4
FromthepopularsketchcharaaersperformedatCarolinesonBroadway,NYC, comesthisone-womanshowwrittenandperformedbyNYCFringeaward-winning, LarahBrass.'She'sabsolutelysteaming,'bartenderseverywhere.
Aug2-26: 18:50(45mins)£7.00(£6.00)
COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000 FNGR-SP! 6i10PMTHEATRE 7:20PMCOMI :d over WITH REGGIEWATTS 101 M MICHAELCOMEDYCHATSHOW JERRARDEGIFTED wwwthegreenroomvenuejCon^^^lIjSOPR^COMEDY^ 37 GUTHRIESTREET(COWGATE) I seepage250forshowinformation
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Assembly@AssemblyHall,MoundPlace•01316233030•GridRef:E4
BREAKOUT Yegom<£Sevensensecompany
ExtremeDanceComedy!ThenewshowfromthemakersofFringefavouritesJUMP! ThehottestB-Boydancemovesmixedwithstunninggymnasticsandhilariousvisual comedy.Thegreatescape! PreviewAug2-4:17.00(IhrISmins)£5.00 Aug5-9,13-16,20-21:1700(IhrISmins)£1100(£11.00) Aug10-12,17-19,22-25:1700(IhrISmins)£13.00(£ZOO) Worldpremiere•HJl 29303 23456789 1011 1213 1415 161718192021 2223242526272829303m
BRENDAN HUNT:FIVEYEARSINAMSTERDAM
BoomChicago
PleasanceDome,I BristoSquare*01315566550•GridRef:F5
OccasionallysmartAlwaysfunny.ThebreakthroughhitofHBO'sUSComedy Festivalautobiographicallyofferssex,drugs,rock'n'roll,theUnitedNationsof orgasmsandthepastiestskinyou'veeverseen-eveninScodand!
PreviewAug1-3:21:40(1hr)£5.00 Aug4-9,13-16,20,22-23,27:21:40(Ihr)£10.50(£9.00)Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:40(Ihr)£11.50(£10.00) UKpremiere•BHH 2303 11345678910II 1213 1415 1617181920 222324252627
BRENDON BURNS:SO I SUPPOSETHISISOFFENSIVE NOW
BrendonBurns
PleasanceDome,I BristoSquare•01315566550•GridRef:F5Yesitis.Itmostdefinitelyisveryoffensive.That'sthepoint PreviewAugI-2:20:30(Ihr)£5.00 Aug3-9,14-16,19,21-23:20:30(Ihr)£12.00(£10.50)Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:20:30(Ihr)£13.00(£11.50) Worldpremiere 2303 12345678910II 12 1415 161718192021 2223242526272829303m
BRIAN&KRYSSTALS PICK N' MIX-FREE
BrianDamage<£KrysstallPBH'sFreeFringe
TheIvanhoe,6SouthStDavidStreet.•GridRef:D4
Pureunadulteratedsilliness.Noguests,nothemes,justBrian&Krysstaldoingwhat theydobest-havingfun.Somethingold,somethingnew,somethingborrowed, somethingblue.Songs,stand-upandcharacters,www.briandamage.net www.freefringe.org Aug4,6-11,13-19,21-25:21:30(SOmins)(FreeNon-ticketed) 456789 10 11 213 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
BRIDGETCHRISTIE-THECOURTOF KING CHARLES
SiobhanRhodes-JohnsoninassociationwithFestivalHighlights Underbelly’sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate•0870 7453083•GridReftE5
The Pointless17thcentury.Derangedroyals.Incompetentterrorists.Mentalistfundamentalists. WAGs.Atimeverydifferenttoourown.ChristieintroducesCharlesII, GuyFawkes,OliverCromwell,NellGwynne.'Genius-brilliantandunique'Chortle. PreviewAug2-3:15:30(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,13-14,16,20-23:15530(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50)Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:15:30(Ihr)£8.50(£7,50) Worldpremiere-EUl 29303 2345678910II 12 13 14 161718192021 22232425262728»303m
ABRIEF HISTORYOF MAGIC-FREESHOW
inspired,perfectlyobserved.I'veyettoseeanythingfunnier'Telegraph.Twonightsonly -bookearly. Aug20-21:21£X)(Ihr)£14.00(£13.00) 293031123956789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22232425 262728293031
BRINGING INTHESHEEP- FREE
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com COMEDY 5pm,1-27August(not13or20Aug) Extraordinarycharactersinanordinaryworld ‘Laughoutloudcomedy.Downrightsilly.Superb.’ insidecomedy WvtK seepage54forshowinformation
STAROF ‘LIVE!ATTHE MAUSOLEUM’ 6.50pmAugi-27(NOT13) PleasanceDome 01315566550 www.edfringe.com PHILMCINTYRE ENIERTAJ_NMENTBYARRANGEMENTWITH DAWNSEDGWICKMANA PRESENTS ‘Jaw-achingly funny.’ EVENINGSTANDARD ‘THEstar ofthenight; characters mutate seamlessly. Hilarious.’ SCOTSMAN BestLive Comedy Award Nominee (THETWOFACES OFMITCHELL ANDWEBB)
DougieC-LaughingHorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@Hillside,11HillsideCrescent 01315569332•GridRef.C6 4500yearsofmagicin45minutes!Anirreverantlookatmagicthroughtheages fromoneofScotland'stopmagicians,www.dougiec.com Aug4-7,9-14,16-21,23-25:2O20(45mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 456789 10 II 12 13 141516 17 18 192021222324252627282930311 MARCUSBRIGSTOCKE MarcusBrigstocke Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet*01316233030•GridRef:D4 Anhourofstand-upcomedyfromthestarofBBC4's'TheLateEdition.''Dazzling,
GUIDETOWORLD PEACE
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TerryMilligan-LaughingHorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@Berlin,3SouthQueensferryStLane*01314677215*GridRefE2 'BringingintheSheep'-surrealstandupandsketchesinthefinesttraditionsofBritish Comedy.'Evenfromupherethey'refunny'SpikeMilligan.www.freefestival.co.uk Aug11-25:16:55(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Europeanpremiere 29303112315678910II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24252627282930311 ABRITISH
CTobyMitchell Followingbaraka,InfirmaryStreet•08452601234•GridReftE5hisguidesto'FrenchPop'and'WorldReligions,'Tobyreturnswithhis solutionstotheworld'sproblems-ifonlytheworldwouldlistentohim...'Funny andimmenselyenjoyable'****ThreeWeeks.www.tobymitchell.com Aug3:18:00(SOmins)£6.50(£5.50) Aug4-10:18:00(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50)Aug11:18:00(SOmins)£8.50(£7.50) Worldpremiere•H~T1
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BUTCH-AQUEENSSTRUGGLETO BECOMEAKING /ViennaKuijper
APleasanceDome,IBristoSquare*01315566550*GridRef:F5
toromanticliaisonwithacloseted,ultra-masculinearmycaptaininspiresMenno growingexplorehisowninnermasculinity.Buthisfemininesidesoonrebelsagainsthis Previewmanhood,andmayhemensues... Aug4-9,13-16,21-23,27:Aug1-3:2300(Ihr)£5.0023:00(Ihr)£8.00(£6.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:23:00(Ihr)£9.00(£7.50) Worldpremiere•HSU 2^303 12345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
BYE
BYE EDINBURGHBBCRADIO4
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
In reviews1974,JimSweeneymadehisfestivaldebut.Hemullsovertheyearsofrave sleepingandhatchetjobs,fullhousesandemptyrooms,luxuryaccomodationand bags,recognitionandanonymity.Beerandmorebeer.Aug15:14:00(45mins)(FreeTicketed) 293031 2345 6789 10 II 12 !3 M 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425 2627a293031
CRAIG UnderbellyCAMPBELL Productions
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Anhourofstand-upfilletsminusthebonebythiscomedicallygiftedCanadian funslinger!AllowCampbell'scapablewittoguideyourraftfulofgigglesthrough rapidsoflaughterandcascadingstreamsofhilarity(raincoatsnotincluded).
PreviewAug2-3:22:20(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:22:20(Ihr)£9.50(£850) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:22:20(Ihr)£10.50(£9.50) Worldpremiere•ECU 29303 2345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 2223242526272829303m
CANYOU GETAWORLD RECORD IN RAPWITH RICHARDCOUGHLAN?
LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet»01315568974»GridRef:B6
ComedymeetsrapasRichardCoughlantargetstheOfficialWorldRecordfor 'LongestRapMarathon.'Overninehoursofimprovisedcomedy-rapinCoughlan's debutrappingperformance.CharityevenLwww.freefestival.co.uk, www.myspace.com/1979coughlan
Aug15:I3:30(9hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 293031 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
CAPTURED
TheCakes(RoisinConaty&CarolineGinty) PleasanceDome,I BristoSquare•01315566550•GridRef:F5
RoisinConatyofRadioOne'scomedyshow'TheMilkRun'andCarolineGinty performinthislow-fi,darklysweetsketchshow,revolvingaroundthemisfitcharaaers foundonanoldvideocamera.Comeandhaveabutchers.MuchosGracias. PreviewAug1-3:16:00(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13-14,16,20-23,27: 1600(Ihr)£650(£5.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 16:00(Ihr)£8.00(£6.50)
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CAREYMARX:SINCERITYASIDE
CareyMarx Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridReftE5
Jokes.Nothingbutjokes.Prettyjokes,eviljokes,sweetjokes,mischievousjokes, provocative,wild,resplendentjokes.Jokes.Allnewjokes.Overanhourofjokesin onehour.'Definitelythehighlightofthisyear'sfringe.'Metro.
PreviewAug2-3:20:50(55mins)£5.00
Aug4-9,12,14-16,19-23,26-27:20:50(SSmins)£9.00(£8.00) Aug10-11,17-18,24-25:2050(55mins)£10.00(£9,00) WMl : <3 1345678910II 12 1415 161718192021222324252627
CHARLOTTE HUDSONAND LEILAHACKETT- TWO CharlotteLEFTHANDS
HudsonandLeilaHackett
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
SkyOne's'Brainiac'presenterCharlotteHudsonwith'SmackthePony'writerLeila Hackett;togetherthey'reaslick,smart,sketch-comedydoubleactthatpacksalefthandpunch.Bookearly!
PreviewAug1-3:16:45(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27:16:45(Ihr)£10.00(£850) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:16:45(Ihr)£11.00(£950)
COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000
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PARAMOUNTCOMEDY ASSOCIATIONWITH comedy ^THINK-fQ^ COMEDYTHEORIGINALANDBESTSTAND-UP COMPETITIONFORNEWCOMERS PREVIOUSWINNERSINCLUDE PETER KAY, DYLAN MORAN, LEEMACK, PHILKAY, RHONA CAMERON HEATS AUG 5-7, 12-15 10:45pm FINAL AUG 23 8:30PM 0131 668 1633 or bdolTondnewww.gildedballoon.co.uk seepage94forshowinformation Thebestdamnlate,latelightcomedyshowontheFringe Moretopcomediansforthepriceof1ticketthanyou'lleverfindinyourbed.. StillkeepingpeopleawakeattheFringeafter6years 36
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CHEGUEVARAONTHE FRINGE-EVONNE KERON STRIKES BACK
KieranButlerandAustinLow
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•0131 2200885•GridRef:E5
Half-arsedOrwellianallegorybasedon'Evita.'Bourgeoisrevolutionarywalkingtour. 'Unpretentious,barbed,chaotic'List.'Highlyentertaining'****ThreeWeeks.'Damn good...thebestfreeshowyouwillsee'****EveningNews. Aug2-12,14-26: 16:00(Ihr)(FreeTicketed) Worldpremiere•HSU 29303 12341678910II 121314IS 161718192021 2223242526272829303
CHRISCOX- EVERYTHING HAPPENS FORA REASON
InArrangementwithMikeLeighAssociates
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare*01316681633•GridRef:F5
BBCRadioI'sResidentMagicianfusesmind-reading,psychology&comedytotake controlofYOURlife.'MustSee'Stage,*****BroadwayBaby,'Leavesyouawe-struck& speechless'****ThreeWeeks,'Mindblowing,'RickyGervais. www.chriscox.info
PreviewAug1-4:18:30(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:18:30(Ihr)£10.50(£9.50) Aug6-9,13,15-16,20-23,27: 18:30(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) Worldpremiere*HSU 29303 12345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
CHRISMCCAUSLAND'SPLANES,TRAINS& SHAMEFULORDEALS-FREE
ChrisMcCausland<£LaughingHorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonStreet*01316677533• GridRef:F5
TheawardwinningComedyStoreandJongleursregularreturnswithatotally freeshow...Andthistimeitspersonal-ish.Notickets!Itsfirst-comefirst-mirthed! 'Exhilarating!'Stage.'TheGenuineArticle!'edinburghguide.com. www.chrismccausland.com Aug6,8-13,15-20,22-25:22:20(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 29303 23456 89 10 II 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19205 2223 242526272829303m
CHRISTIAN REILLY-HOWTO ROCK
ChristianReilly
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
Tender-hearted,fromabrokenhome-it'shardtofindwhereyoufitin.AVanHalenworshipping,comfort-eatingteenager'shilariousmusicalquestforhappinesswitha budgetsix-string.'Captivatingcharisma'Guardian.
PreviewAug1-3:19:15(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27: 19:15(Ihr)£9.00(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 19:15(Ihr)£10.00(£8.50) Worldpremiere•E3EH 29303112345678910II 1213 14 5161718192021222324252627
COMEDY
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THE GOVERNMENT
Ticketsfrom£5 Bookingsat01316233030
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
lovablydaft 4.20pm
TheComedyTheatreofBucharest NoSmoking.Anywhere.Anyonewhowantstosmoke anywhereshouldfindsomewhereelse.TheMayorofSomewhereElse
INSPECTOR byGogol 16-27Augustat2.20pm Venue7,AssemblyUniversalArts MajesticTheatre96GeorgeSt.
THECHRISTIAN,THEJEW,THE MUSLIMANDTHE GEORDIE JoeBor LaughingHorse@Jekyll&Hyde,112HanoverStreet*01312252022•GridRef:C4 AnhourofstandupfromfourverydifferentrisingstarsofthecomedycircuitJoeK, JoeBor,PrinceAbdiandChristianSteel.
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CHRISTINADAVIS-SEX GildedBalloonProductions GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare»01316681633«GridReftF5 Sexiseverywherethesedays.Reproduction,contraception,religion,monogamy, infidelity,marriage,thesinglelife,media,celebrities,scandals,music,porn,fantasies,too much,lackof,beinggoodatitbeingcrapatitandhowtogetit. PreviewAug1-4:00:00(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:00:00(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:00:00(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Europeanpremiere•HSU 293031234567891011 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627 CHURCHILLSTOLE MYSOUNDBITE-FREE FESTIVAL MelBarnes/FreeFestival LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet*01315568974•GridRef:B6 Takecoverduringanairraidin 1944forstand-upcomedybyaLondonhousewife whoparachutedintoD-DaytosavePegasusBridgeandheryoungsoninoneofthe greatestbattlesofWWII. Aug5-11,13-18,20-25:23:30(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Europeanpremiere 56789 10 II 1213 14 15 16 1718 192021 2223242526272829303M * seepage 193forshowinformation
Formoreinformationgoto www.freefestival.co.uk Aug4-25:14:55(Ihr)
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COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000 9.35pm 1-27AUG PleasanceCourtyard 01315566550 PAUL SINHA irkirk kkkk :OTSMAN GUARDIAN INDEPENDENT SUNDAYTIMES funnyindeed” page82forshowinformation brettvincentforunderbellypromotionsproudlypresents I HE i aWMI MB %>.: With MarcusBrigstocke & AndreVincent A bit like BBC4's ‘THE LATE EDITION’ - but earlier Themorningpapers...Comedy...Specialfestivalguests Freecoffeeandsatiricalpastries ^fringe^ sellouishow 4TH-26TH AUG......... •08707453083 0.55 AM satiricalpastriessubjecttoavailability-onepercustomer seepage44forshowinformation
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
CIRQUE DESABOTAGE
BatesandEmersonfeaturingCatriona'TheRingmaster’Knox Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Arevolutionaryextravaganzaofhecticsketches,verbaltrickery,leotards,lion-taming. Threegirlswithatalent14timesbiggerthanPaulDaniels.'IfCruftshadacomedyclass thesegirlswouldwinBestBitchesinShow'Scotsman. www.batesandemerson.co.uk
PreviewAug2-3:12:15(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13-14,16,20-23: 12:15(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:12:15(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)
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CLASSIC ENTERTAINMENT!
DanSkinnerandTomVerrall
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
JoinPerrierNomineeDanSkinnerandTomVerrallforasensationalhourofclassic entertainmentFeaturingproperjokes(actualfunnies,nothingbloodysurreal)andsome topnotchactingtoo.'MrWinchesteristhenewTommyCooper',RobertLindsay.
PreviewAugI-4: 15:30(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,14-16,20-23,27: 15:30(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00)
THECOMEDIAN
TheGreenRoom
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet*01312200885•GridRef:E5
Over24days,24comicsarewinnoweddowntooneastheycompeteforthe chancetoperforminNewYorkandsignacontractwithAmerica'stopcomedy manager.Whowillbethenewestinternationalcomedystar?
PreviewAug2-4:2l:l0(50mins)£7.00 Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:21:10(SOmins)£10.00(£9.00) Aug6-9,14-16,20-23:21:10(SOmins)£9,00(£8.00) Worldpremiere-EU 23 2345678910II 12 31415 161718192021 22232425262728M3I
COMEDYANDCAKE
TwoShadesofBlue
Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge•08452262721«GridRefE5
...andsongs,laughter,andteapots.TaketheweightoffyourFringewithanhourof joyoussketches,gentlesatire,kitschsillinessanddidwementionfreshly-bakedcake? Theperfectstarttoyourafternoon,www.twoshadesofblue.org.uk Aug14-19:13:50(Ihr)£7.50(£5,50) Worldpremiere 293031 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 222324252627282930311
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:15:30(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00)
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ACLEVERTITLE
DaveLongley
JusttheTonic@TheCaves,253Cowgate*01312082351*GridRef:E5
Ashowaboutchange,aboutovercomingthepressuresthatsurroundus.It'salso aboutpromiscuousrodents,fingering,racism,themediaandfingering.'Cleverand funny'BBC.'ChallengesaudiencesandhimselfBabyCow.
Aug3-5:20:l0(lhr)£5.00
Aug6-10,13,15-17,20,22-24:2ft10(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:20:10(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00)
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CLUBSANDWICH-FREESHOW
FreeFestival
LaughingHorse@MeadowBar,42-44BuccleuchStreet•01316676907• GridRef.F6
You'redrunk-ish,it's 11.30andyou'repeckishforsomefreelaughs?Thenbiteinto 'ClubSandwich'.Ingredients:'Greatact'MikeO'Donovan.'AbsurdlyHysterical'PaulF Taylor.'Sickeninglytalented'BarryFerns,andintroducingPaulHarryAllen. Aug4-26:23:30(55mins)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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CLUBVAGUE
LostVagueness
JusttheTonic@TheCaves,253Cowgate-01312082351»GridRef:E5
Wondrousnightsofbizarreandburlesquecabaret,livemusic,dazzlingaerial,fun casinoandrip-roaringDJs.Forthefrivolousandwideeyed.Dressforglamourand danger!Fullshowandlitenightsthroughoutfestival.Seeadvert Aug5,9-12,16-19,23-26:00£)0(5hrs)£16.00 Aug6-8,13,15,20,22:0ft00(5hrs)£6.00
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COLLYWOBBLES
StanStanley/LaughingHorseFreeFestival
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)•08707453083 •GridRefE5
Stancelebrateslife'sawkwardmomentsinhishighspirited,prankishdebutsoloshow. 'Stanshakesacrowdwithhisenergeticpace'DailyTelegraph;'Thetriumphofthe night'Chortle,attheMontrealJustForLaughsComedyFestival. Aug2-26:I4:20(55mins)(FreeTicketed) 293031 2345678910II 1213 1415 1617181920212223242526272829303
THECOMEBACK
goHERO
PleasanceDome,I BristoSquare*01315566550•GridRef:F5
Truth,passion,hope!Thisshowhasnoneofthese.Joinusonajourneythroughthe glitzandglamourofglobalterrorism.Abandonallhope,thisisyournewreality.Only EddieandLarrycansaveyounow.
PreviewAug1-3:22.00(45mins)£5.00
Aug4-9,13-16,20-23,27:22:00(45mins)£7.00(£5.50) Aug10-i1,17-19,24-26:22:00(45mins)£8.00(£6.50) Worldpremiere•FU] 293 12345678910II 213 1415 161718192021222324252627
COMEDYGALA2007
WaverleyCare
EdinburghFestivalTheatre,13-29NicoisonStreet*01315296000•GridRef:E5
Edinburgh'sbiggestcomedyeventinaidofWaverleyCare.AlanCarrintroducesan all-starcastincludingRichHall,JimmyCarr,PhillJupitus.AdamHills,MichaelMcIntyre, ShappiKhorsandijasonWood,andmoreTBC.Bookearly.www.offthekerb.co.uk Aug21: 19:30(3hrs)£20.00(£19.00)29303M2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22232425 262728293031
COMEDYRESERVE
PleasanceCharliefund
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare*01315566550•GridRef:F5
Followinganintensenightofstandupcompetition,Pleasanceisproudtopresent thenextgenerationofcomedystars.FeaturingBennyBoots,BrettGoldstein,Jack WhitehallandTommyWallamies.
PreviewAug1-3:21:30(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,21-23,27:21:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:30(1hr)£9.00(£7.50) FTWn 29303111345678910II 12 31415 161718192021222324252627
COMEDYSPORTZUK@THE FREE FESTIVAL
ComedySportzUK<£LaughingHorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@MeadowBar,42-44BuccleuchStreet*01316676907•GridRefF6 ComedySportz,thecompetitive,quickfireimprovisedcomedyshowthat'ssuitablefor everyone.Twoteamsuseonlytheirwitstobattleitoutforlaughsusingyourideas andsuggestions.Noscripts,norehearsals.Family-friendlyfun. www.comedysportz.co.uk Aug4-10: 16:20(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed)29303112345 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303i
THECOMEDYZONE
ComedyZone PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRefE6
'TheFringe'sleadingstand-upshowcase'(Times)returnsforits 17thyearfeaturingBarryDodds,CarlDonnelly,JohnRobinsandJoeWilkinson-themostaward winnersonanynightlyshowcase.Theoriginalandthebest AugI-4:22:45(Ihr30mins)£5.00
COMEDY
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:22:45(Ihr30mins)£9.50(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:22:45(Ihr30mins)£10.50(£9.00) Worldpremiere•FTHH 2303111345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627 CONFESSIONSOFALOGICALMIND2-NOWI HAVE AHEADACHE JaySodagar LaughingHorse@Hillside,11HillsideCrescent•01315569332»GridRef:C6 'TheascerbicwitofJaySodagar’(BBC)hascomebacktoEdinburgh,followingon fromhisverysuccessfulshowlastyear.Thisyearhepullsoutthestops. www.jaysodagar.com PreviewAug4-7,9-14:19.00(Ihr)(FreeTicketed) Worldpremiere•EXQ21 29303 2345 6 789 10 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 192021 22232425262728293031 VISITWWW.EDFRINGE.COM BookficketsforFringeshowsandget allthelatestnews,reviewsandgossip 39
ComedyontheSquare TheZoo,140ThePleasance•01316626892•GridRef:F6
Startbelievingyourownlies.Otherpeople'spropagandaguidesyoureverydecision. TwoAmericancomediansdissectthebeastwithasatiricalscalpel,andserveittoyou withforkedtongues.Afullproduction:video,stunts,andbrainwashingtips. http://contraganda.info PreviewAug3-4:22.O0(lhr)£5.00 Aug5-27:22:00(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00)
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COWBOYS&INDIANS(DOT,NOTFEATHER) FREE
CraigRicciShaynakILaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonStreet*01316677533• GridRef:F5
AmericanDreamorWorldNightmare?Thisfat,baldandloudAmericantakeson allfoes...andbeers,bothforeignanddomestic.Globalwarming,religiouswars,and terrorism?Thatdon'tmean$#!%!www.fatbaldloud.com Aug6,8-13,15-20,22-25:22:00(45mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 230 6 89 10 II 12 13 15 16 17 18 19202 2223242526272829303 i
COWGATECARTOONATTHEJAZZBAR
WillPickvance
TheJazzBar,laChambersStreet•01312204298»GridRef:E5
MagicalhomemadeanimationandthemarvellousCartoonBandaccompanyup-andcomingcomedianWillPickvancethroughthisbrilliant,bittersweethourfuloforiginal songs,sketchesandstand-up.You'llbeamazedyoueverforgotyourimagination. PreviewAug3-4:I7:30(lhr)£3.00 Aug5-13,15-27;16:00(Ihr)£5.00
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CRAIG HILL- MAKIN'ABIG SONG & DANCE
MZA<£CH/LLProductionsinAssociationWithAssemblyTheatre AssemblyUniversalArts,Freemason'sHall*01316233030•GridRef:D3
Craig'sbrandnewshowabouthisloveaffairwithmusic.'Irresistable!'List.'Hillliveis arevelation'Scotsman.'Anenormoustalent'Times.'Masterofaudienceinteraction' Chortle.'Riotouslyfunny'Independent.SoldOut2006/05/04. PreviewAug2-4:20:40(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,14-16,21-22,27:20:40(Ihr)£11.50(£10.50) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:20:40(Ihr)£13.00(£1100)
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DANATKINSON KNOWSTHAT HE KNOWS NOTHING
DanAtkinson
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridReftE6
'Filledwithanaturalwit'Chortle.'ShambolicGenius'EveningNews.Hotlyanticipated debutstand-upshowaboutsociety,philosophyandthrowingmeatoutofhotair ballons.Nogimps(exceptguidegimps).
Aug1-4:20:30(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:20:30(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:20:30(lhr)£9.50(£8.00)
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DAN CLARK:UNFANGLED
DanClark
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
Dan'sanewfangledaddict,alwaysneedingahitofthelatesttechnology.However, nowhe'sexploringthesimplerthingswealltakeforgranted.He'sbecoming unfangled.AsseenintheBBC's'TheMightyBoosh'.
PreviewAug1-4:2ft30(lhr)£5.00
Aug5-9,14-16,20-23,27:20:30(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:20:30(Ihr)£10.50(£9.00)
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DANIELTOWNES-SERIOUSLY
EdComl
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef:F5
AwardwinningAustraliancomedianmakeshisEdinburghdebutwithanhonest accountofhislife-mainlythebadchoiceshehasmadeandtheensuing consequences.Comeandseewhyhe'sAustralia'smostsoughtafternewcomedian.
PreviewAugI-3:21:15(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:21:15(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:15(Ihr)£9,50(£8.50)
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COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000 THESTANDCOMEDYCLUB PRESENTS lnlilWil'.M'lllB best of comedy Everynightat6.30pm® GreatvalueCelticshowcase comicsfeaturingthreetopIrish forthepriceofone. Lineupchangesnightly. ‘wonderfulline-uptruly justifiestheshow’stitle’ EveningNews fortonight’sline-upsee thestand.co.uk Combiningoldfavourites A andrisingstarsofthe W Scottishscene. A Fourcomediansina ^ changingnightlyline-up. ‘greatvalueinarelaxed environment’ Scotsman 5 York Place, Venue 5, 0131 558 7272 PLUS FREE COMEDY EVERY LUNCHTIME seepage32forshowinformation
CONTRAGANDA
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24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
DANWILLIS:ASTAGE,AMIC,SOMEJOKES-FREE
LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@MeadowBar,42-44BuccleuchStreet*01316676907•GridReftF6
Anhourofno-nonsensecrowd-pleasingcomedy.'Unpretentious,informal,bellylaughs-a-minutestand-up'****ThreeWeeks.'Askilledcomedianandwonderful performer'TimeOutLondon.LaughingHorsefreeFestival. Aug4-27:21:15(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Europeanpremiere 29303 2345678910II 12 13 1415 161718192021222324252627
DAVID BENSON - NOTHING BUTPLEASURE
FestivalHighlights
PleasanceDome,I BristoSquare*01315566550•GridReftF5
Revivalofacclaimedsatirefeaturingbrilliantimpersonationsofthecelebritycircus surroundingBlair'sriseandDiana'sdemise.UpdatedsouvenireditionforTony's retirementyear.'Sensitive,liberating...dangerouslyfunny'Times.'Misshimatyour peril'Independent Aug4,6,8,14,16: 19:00(Ihr)£9,00(£8.00) Aug10,12,18:19:00(Ihr)£10,00(£9.00) HgUl 31123456 789 10 12 3 14 : 16 - 18 192021'22232425262728293031
DAVID HEFFRON - HONEST PBH'sFreeFringe
ThePhoenix,46BroughtonStreet•GridReftB5
IftruthisbeautythenI'veneverlookedsogood.Canamansurviveamonthwithout tellingasinglefib?Everywordistrue-eventhelies.Top-drawercomic'Age,Melbourne. Aug4-25:17:15(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 456789 10 II 12 13 1415 161718 192021 2223242526272829303
DAVIDO'DOHERTY:IT'S DAVIDO'DOHERTYTIME EdCom?
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet*01316233030•GridReftD4 If.comeddiesNominee2006.What'sthetime?It'sDavidO'Dohertytime.Ticktock, ticktock,it'sO'DohertyO'clock.'Abeautifulmixofacuteobservationandstartling invention'IrishTimes PreviewAug2-4:22:l5(lhr)£5.00 Aug5-9,14-16,20-22,27:22:l5(lhr)£11.S0(£I0.50)Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:22:15(Ihr)£1250(£11.50) Worldpremiere-Em 29303 1345678910II 12131415 1617181920212223242526272829303
DAVIDWARD-THEWHOLETRUTHANDNOTHINGBUTJ
CKPbyarrangementwithBeyondCompere PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance«01315566550•GridReftE6
Long-awaitedshowfromthisfirst-classcomedian.Fromgolfingtogambling,jailbirdto joker,Wardnavigateshiswaycomicallythroughhisamazinglife-story.Exhilaratingmix ofstorytelling,theatre,stand-up.'Entertaining'TimeOut PreviewAug1-3: I5:l5(lhr)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,21-23,27:15:15(Ihr)£8.00(£6.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:15:15(Ihr)£9,00(£7.00) HT31 29303112345678910II 12131415 161718192021 222324252627
DAVIDZANTHORPRESENTS MONSIEURDE REVE' -AFREE MAGICSHOW
DavidZanthor
DAZEDANDCONFUSED- FREE BigHairBros
COMEDY
TheMercatBar,28WestMaitlandStreet•01312260000•GridRef:EI Everwantedtoseeawomanturnintoatiger?Amanbeingburiedalive?Worldfemous magicianDavidZanthorbringshisshowtoEdinburghforthefirsttime-forfree. Aug4-11:14:45(Ihr)(FreeTicketed) Worldpremiere 12345 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
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LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet•01315568974«GridRef:B6 Lostinacoldharshworldoflogicandtechnologyonlyextremenaivityandstupidity cansaveus!RobinCousinsandJonnyMorrisprovideasurrealwhimsicalpintoburst thegreybubbleofmodernlife. Aug5-27:1500(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 5678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627 DEAD SmuglybeigeFORALIVING Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate»08452601234»GridReftE5 Kidnapamanwithanappetiteforhorses,learnthedeadlyartofPrawndaw,andmilk awolf.Allwhilsthidingfromanangrymob,afreakshowandthepolice.Surprisingly notthateasy! Aug3:21:20(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug4-10:21:20(SOmins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug11:21:20(SOmins)£9.50(£8.50) Worldpremiere•tEB 29303112345 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13
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For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000
DEAFY'SISLAND DISCS(FREE)
SteveDay/LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Linsay's,ISBrunswickStreet*01315568974•GridRef:B6
Radio4'sSteveDay,comedianandactor,hearing-impairedsincetheageof18,plays andtalksaboutsevenrecordsheremembersandmissesmostComealongandhear whathecan't****Chortle.****ThreeWeeks.
Aug4-11:18:45(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 2930311234I 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303i
DEARFUTUREWIFE
NiqueWoodhouse-www.dearfuturewife.com
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•01312200885•GridRef:E5
Thetruesttruelovestoryevertold.Toawomanwhodoesn'tevenexist.Yet? 'Patheticmentallyhandicappedcomicgenius'Supergun.Don'tmissthis-itcouldbe starringyou.Booknow.18+.
PreviewAug2-4:2000(Ihr)£4.00 Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:2000(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00)
Aug6-9,13-16,20-23:2000'(Ihr)£7.00(£6.00)
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DEBORAH FRANCES-WHITES HOWTOGET
ALMOSTANYONETOWANTTOSLEEPWITHYOU1
TheSpontaneityShopandMrFoxcroftProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633 GridReftF5
Stand-uprevealingthehystericalsecretofsexy.'Hilarious...Thehourwhizzesby -thecrowdactuallygroanedwithdisappointmentwhenitcametoanend.**** ThreeWeeks.
PreviewAug1-4:I4:45(lhr)£5.00 Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23:14:45(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:I4:45(lhr)£9.00(£8.00) Worldpremiere•ECTI 2930311134$678910II 1213 14IS 161718192021 2223242S2627282930311
THE DECAFFINATION OF KOFIANNAN
NoelJamesIPBH'sFreeFringe
TheWhiteHorse,266Cannongate• •GridRef:D6
IroniccommentaryonamentallychallengedworldfromacontemporaryWelsh perspective.Packedwithfastwordplay,sillyhumourandbrilliantjokes.Newmaterial fromaminstrelofunderstatement. Aug4-13,15-20,22-25:21:05(SOmins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere
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DEETOUR
TheBigDeeBrothers SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)•08702410136«GridRef:F4
FatArab'Dave'andthelongnoseEnglishrabbit'Diddy'presentaniftyuniverseof madcaptrickery,grotesquepuppetsandramshacklemime.'EverytimeIseesthemI sh*tsmyself-GrandmaDee.PS.Forthedeepseekers-freecider! www.bigdeebrothers.com Aug3-6,8-12,14-19,21-26:22:20(45mins)£7,50(£6.50) UKpremiere•gSO 293031123456789 10 II 12 1314 IS 16 1718 192021 2223242S26272829303
DEFENDINGTHECAVEWOMAN
VanessaFrost
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•01312200885•GridRef:E5
Thefabulouslyfunny,awardnominated,femaleresponsetoBroadwayhit 'DefendingTheCaveman'.Aquirky,hilariousone-womanshowabouttwo completelydifferentcreatures,desperatelytryingtoco-existononeplanet... sharingonebathroom!
PreviewAug2-3:I8:l0(lhr30mins)£6.00
Aug4-5,10-12,17-19,24-26: 18:10(Ihr30mins)£1200(£11.00)Aug6-9,13-16,20-23:18:10(Ihr30mins)£11.00(£10.00) Europeanpremiere•1X22] 29303 1345678910II 1213 14IS 1617181920212223242S26272829303
DESCLARKE-DESTINY
DesClarke
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550»GridRef:E6
TheScottishTVfavouriteand'ComedicKalashnikov'Stage,returnswithanoffbeat lookattheworldandwhatitholdsinstoreforusall.'Anirresistiblecomedian... simplyunmissable'DailyRecord,'Aprodigioustalent'List
PreviewAug1-3:2l:20(lhr)£6.00
Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27:21:20(Ihr)£11.50(£10.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:20(Ihr)£1250(£11.00)
Worldpremiere•HSU
COMEDY
\ How can they.. downthecritic kno. they'renotwort!»' Daroid McSavage TheIron, HunterSquare SSSGITlbly 6pm - 7pm, 4th-27th August2007 eEDINew<3HC0w?YI,00M www.davidmcsavage.com US01316233030 seepage88forshowinformation
AllAboutEveProductionsinassociationwithMirthControlManagementpresents
SzrioiAsl' A rare- fre-af * * * * * HeRALD &1AARDXAN Aug2•26(not13) SmirnoffUnderbelly:Venue61 EntrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet 0870 745 3083 www.smirnoffunderbelly.co.uk hesponsoroftheUnderbellyandnotanyoftheshewsperformingtf«
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THEINSTITUTEOFZOOLOGIC
15QUEENSTREET.EDINBURGH.EH2iLL
ARTURART
11AM-5PM.DAILY.FREE StepbackandpreparetoapplaudanewphenomenonintheWorldofBritishArt. Previouslyknownonlyasasemi-professionaloomedian,ArthurSmithisfinallyreadytorevealhisfirstexhibition. newDespitehavingnotalentforpainting,drawing,sculpture,pottery,orindeedanythingthatinvolveshishands,this artist,aroundwhomaschoolisalreadyforming,seemssettotakehisplaceamongthegreatesttalentsofhis generation.Atlastartgetsoffwithcomedy.ARTURARTarrives.
THEMAGIC LANTERN CINEMA 3PM.DAILY.FREE. Comediansmakefilmsbutthefilmsarenotneoessarilyfunny. Theymaybemorbidwistfulbitterchildlike.Theymaynot.ComedownoneafternoonbelowtheflashofARTURARTto thedarkexcitinglightsoftheMagicLanternCinema,anewplaceforolddreams. Filmsbysomeofthebestcomicsonthefringe.Lastsaboutanhour.Newprogrammeeachweek. www.zoologic.org
TheStandComedyClub TheStandComedyClub,5YorkPlace•01315587272•GridReftC5
It'sback:thebestfringetastingmenuever.Andit'sfree.AcerbichostBruceDevlin's comprehensiveweekdayguidetowhat'shotandwhat'snot.'Razor-sharp'List.News, celebrityguests,interviews,gossipandgive-aways.Greatfoodanddrinktoo. Aug6-10,14-17,20-24,27: 12:00(Ihr40mins)(FreeTicketed) Worldpremiere 6789 10 14 15 16 17 8192021 2223 24252627
DIDDYFINGERSSTELLARATNER:FREE ENTRY
StellaRatnerandDiddyFingers/LHFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet*01315568974•GridRef:B6 'FashionVictimiser'StellaRatnerhostscharartercomedywithepisodesofexistential angstfromDiddyFingers. Aug19-26:19:55(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) UKpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 21 262728293031i
DIETOFWORMSON(MELTED) ICE
DietofWorms
SweetGrassmarket2,ApexInternationalHotel,31-35Grassmarket*08702410136 •GridRef:E4
Wedonourtrunks,arm-bandsandveruccasockstobringyoutheworld'sfirstaqua sketchcomedy.Thisimaginativeandunique-in-a-good-wayshowtrulypushesthe boundariesofthegenre.Yes,it'sinaswimmingpool.
PreviewAug3:22:15(SOmins)£5.00 Aug4-12,14-19,21-26:22:15(SOmins)£8.00(£7.00) Aug12,14-19,21-26:23:15(SOmins)£8.00(£7.00) Worldpremiere•FTrai 29303 3416789 10II 12 131415 16 1718192021 2223242526272829303
ADIFFERENTKETTLEOF FISH
WitTank
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI•08717500077•GridRef:E6
Fivepairsofshoes,onespoonerism,asprinklingoforiginalsketchesand,er,a kettle.Thiscomedytroupemeansbusiness.Funnybusiness.Ifyoulikecomedythen WitTankareyourcupoftea.Orfish.
PreviewAug5:I6:l0(lhr)£5.00 Aug6-11,13-18,20-26: 16:10(Ihr)0.00(£6.00) Europeanpremiere 56789 10 II 213 1415 16 1718 92021 22232425262728293031
THEDISCOTIVITY
MangerInc
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef:F5
Thegreateststoryevertoldisrevisitedasapantorompsettothepumpofthe discobeatUseitupandwearitoutasMary,Joseph,andtheirmouthydonkey boogieondowntoBethlehem. PreviewAug1-4:23:45(lhr)£5.00 Aug5-9,14-16,20-23,27:23:45(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:23:45(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) Wortdpremiere•031 29303112345678910II 12131415 161718192021222324252627
SWINGERS
Abrandnewambitiousmultimedia comedyshowabouttheUK swingingscene,fromtheaward-winning writer/performersBarryCastagnola& MarthaHowe-Douglas best’(Independent)
'Fantasticallyinnovative andastonishinglyfunny' (TheList) 4.45PM 2-26thAUGUST2007
hour box office at www.edfringe.com COMEDY 1'27August(EXCEPT14AUG) .CU PleasanceCourtyard01 u:cu PleasanceCourtyard0131 5566550
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DEVLINS DAILY
THE DizzyDIZZYHIGHWAY LaughingDevelopmentsandLaughingHorseFreeFestivalHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet•01315568974•GridRef:B6 DizzyBHighinashowabouttrips,thegoodonesthebadonesandthesickones, lookingatthealternativelifestylewithacheekygrin. Aug4-14,16-25:I6:05(lhr5mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) 29303 23456789 10II 1213 14 16 1718192021 2223242526272829303m DOCTORDEEPAK'SMIDDAYSURGERY(FREE) VimalStephens-LaughingHorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet*01315568974•GridReftB6 Ishouldn'tbetellingyouthis-thehealthauthoritieshatemyguts!Theyclaimmy medicalethics,practicesandviewsbelonginthegutter.Theytriedtostrikemeoff tilemedicalregister...butfailed.Ha-ha-ha! PreviewAug4-14,16-25:11:20(30mins)(FreeTicketed) Worldpremiere 456789 10II 12 13 1415161718 192021 2223242526272829303m DOCTORDEEPAKSMIDNITESURGERY VimalStephens understairs©Apostolic,2DavieStreet*01316677740•GridReftF6 Atthewitchinghour,consultationswithmecomewithaGovernmentHealth Warning!Itellitlikeitis,man!Meetmyspecialguestpull-no-punchesBillyBangra, London'smostpoliticallyincorrectEastender.Notforthefaint-hearted. Aug3-27:23:50(45mins)£6.00(£5.00) Worldpremiere•HSU 29303 345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627 43
DOKTORCOCACOLAMCDONALDS:THEONE MAN
ROCKOPERA.
doktorcocacolamcdonalds
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633 GridRef:F5
Needsatisfaction?Casiosatisfaction?FromaZappa/Sidebottomlovechild?TheAnn SummersoftheFringe(cheapelectricgadgets,sexyundies...).'Full-throttleanarchic brilliancetowhichmostactscanonlydistantlyaspire.'****Chortle.'Glorious'Steve Coogan.
PreviewAug1-4:23:45(SOmins)£5.00
Aug5-9,13-16,20-23:23:45(SOmins)£8.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:23:45(SOmins)£9,00(£8.00) Worldpremiere-0131 29303 1234567891011 1213 1415 16171819202122232425262728293031
DONALD MACK- RENEGADE-LIVEAND FREE DonaldMack
LaughingHorse@EdinburghCityFootballClub,7Baxter'sPlace,LeithWalk• 01315573838«GridRef:C6
ThehilariousCynicalOptimistreturnswithhissecondshowcase.Followingthe successoflastyear's4*show,thepedanticMackDaddygets'OfftheHook'about beingblackintheUK.Challengingandfunny.
Aug5-10,12-17,19-24:17:15(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Aug9,16,23:12:05(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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DOSOMETHING,MARTIN!
MartinWhiteIPBH'sFreeFringe
TheOuthouse,12ABroughtonStreetLane•GridRef:C5
Doomedofficeromanceandaccordions!Anewone-mancomedymusicalabout corporatelifefromthataccordionistoffofBBC2's'TheCultureShow'and'Robin Ince'sBookClub'.Freeshow!
Aug4-25: 18:30(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 29303 345678910 II 1213 1415 161718192021 2223242526272829303m
DUNCAN OAKLEYS68 BUMCRACKSPECIAL
DuncanOakley
justtheTonic@TheCaves,253Cowgate*01312082351 GridReftE5
Ifyou'relookingforthebestinrock'n'rollcomedyanddeceptivelycleverplayground lunacy,presentedunderthethinveilofaclassicElvistelevisionextravaganza...then you'vecometotherightplace.
PreviewAug3-4:I7:50(lhr)£4.00(£3.00)
Aug5-9,12-13,15-16,19-20,22-23,26:17:50(Ihr)£6.00(£5.00) Aug10-11,17-18,24-25:17:50(Ihr)£7.00(£6.00)
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DOUGIE DUNLOP
DougieDunlop
JusttheTonic@TheCaves,253Cowgate•01312082351•GridReftE5
StormingdebutsoloshowfromoneofScotland'sfinestcomics.'Crackingblendof observationalcomedyandmimicry'EdinburghEveningNews.Propernofrillsstand-up deliveredwith'allthecomposureofaTigerWoodsputt'Scotsman.
PreviewAug3-4:22:50(lhr)£5.00
Aug5-9,12-13,15-16,19-20,22-23,26:22:50(Ihr)£7.50(£6.00) Aug10-11,17-18,24-25:22:50(Ihr)£8.50(£7,00)
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THE MarcusEARLYEDITION
Brigstocke,AndreVincent<£Guests
E4UdderBELLTsPasture,BristoSquare•08707453083’GridRef:F5
Newspapers,coffee,buns&comedy.Wediditlastyearandeverybodylikeditso
COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call
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EDDYBRIMSON ISFREE...(BUTTHERE MIGHTBEA WHIP-ROUND) EddyBrimson/LaughingHorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet*01315568974•GridRef:B6 AtrulyestablishedUK/Internationalcomedianbringshisstand-uptotheFree Festival.'Thecrowdlovedhim'Guardian.'Engagingandcompelling...hedoesn'tf**k about'ThreeWeeks.www.eddybrimson.com Aug4-12,14-25:22:20(SOmins)(FreeNon-ticketed) UKpremiere 456789 10II 12 31415 161718 192021 2223242526272829303m TgTlded ballooimfBRISTnSO.f.-. SELL-OUT 1991-2006 BACKFORTHE I7THCONSECUTIVEYEAR! BARRY FINEST"COMEDY’S NEW ADDITIONS" THEOBSERVER DODOS DONNELLY JNI^ ROBINS LEADING"THEFRINGE'SSTAND-UP SHOWCASE" THETIMES JOE WILKINSON 1st-27th AUGUST(Except14th)at22.45pm COURTYARD BOXOFFICE:01315566550 www.pleasance.co.uk page39forshowinformation B
we'redoingitagain.Seeyouthere,enjoythefestival!AndreVincent(FringeBoard Member).MarcusBrigstocke(Bored). Aug4-9,13-16,20-23:1135(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:Il:55(lhr)£I0.00(£8.00) 45678910II
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EDINBURGHAND BEYOND
ParamountComedypresentstheEdinburghandBeyondComedy TourSponsoredbyMagners
PleasanceDome,IBristoSqUare•01315566550•GridRef:F5
ParamountComedypresentsaward-winningcomedyfromSimonBrodkin,Russell Kane,AndrewMaxwellandSteveWilliams.Foronenightonlyastheykick-startthe must-seetouroftheyear.FourActs.OneRoof.LoadsofLaughs. Aug21:2100(Ihr30mins)£9.50(£8.00)
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EDWARDACZEL-TRUSTMETHERE ISNO HOPE (FREE)
EdwardAczel
LaughingHorse@EdinburghCityFootballClub,7Baxter'sPlace,LeithWalk• 01315573838•GridRef:C6
Ashamblingungainlyselfsabotaginggenius'FrancisWheen,TheEveningStandard. Edwardproves'Lessisgoingtohavetobemore.'www.freefestival.co.uk Aug4-25:I4:35(lhr)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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EIRLYS BELLIN: REALITY-CHECK
EirlysBeilin
HolyroodToo@Faith,207Cowgate 01312259764 GridRef:E5
'Fame-I'mmentalforit'.Oneofthehottestyoungcharactercomicsonthecircuit presentshertruestoryofundercoverinvestigationsintotheworldofreality-TV andWAG-domasRhian.ashamelessWelshchav.'Outrageous'Shilpa. PreviewAug3-4:13:45(45mins)£3.00 Aug5-12,14-19,21-27: 13:45(45mins)£5.00(£4.00) Worldpremiere•£C31 29303 2345678910II 12131415 161718192021 222324252627
THE ELECTRICCABARET
Cpresents
Cbaraka.InfirmaryStreet•08452601234«GridRef:E5
IfyourGrandadwascool,thiswouldbehisarmchair.Topcomicskickbackandrelax attheFestival'smostintimatecomedylounge.'Perfectcomedy,anidealwaytostart/ endthenight’****ThreeWeeks. www.the-establishmentnet
Aug1-3,13,20,27:22:45(IhrISmins)£6.50(£5.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:22:45(IhrISmins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:22:45(IhrISmins)£8.50(£7.50)
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THE ENDOFTHEWORLDANDOTHERCONCERNS
Mr.Dibble'sExperiment
Venue260@Jury'sInn,43JeffreyStreet‘01315560476 GridRef:D6
'TheEndisnigh'...(apparently).ThisoriginalsketchshowusestheBritishmethodof skirtingaroundtheimportanttopicathand.ExperiencetheApocalypsewithsome mildinconveniencesalongtheway. Aug3-4,6-11,13-18:12:30(Ihr)£5.00(£4.00) Aug6-11,13-18:12:30(Ihr)£5.00(£4.00)
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ESCAPE FROM BITCHPANTS(FREE)
MaycockandCarrattheLaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet*01315568974•GridReftB6 Afast-pacedracethroughlife,deathandrubberducks.Ourintrepidheroes challengecommonsenseheadon...andlose.Sketches,filmsandinsanityguaranteed. Answerstosearchingquestionscannotnotbesupplied.Pleasebringyourown. www.freefestival.co.uk
Aug15-16: 17:30(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed)
Aug26-27:16:15(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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ESTABLISHMENTATSOCO
Cpresents
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate*08452601234•GridRef:E5
Youhave30days:tastetheEdinburghexperiencehere.Thedefinitiveevents collectivepresentingurbansport,phenomenalfilmshorts,internationalbands includingsoul,ska,scat,Country&Western.Welcometotheother9to5. www.the-establishmentnet
Aug3,13,20,27:2l:30(2hrs)£5.50(£4.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:21:30(2hrs)£6.50(£5.50)
COMEDY
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Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:2l:30(2hrs)£7.50(£6.50) HSU 345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000 ‘HaveAsseenon‘TheRoyalVarietyPerformance’ IGotNewsForYou’&‘8OutOf10Cats’ 'The most belly-laughs per minute on the fringe' ’Wonderfully, unceasingly gloriously funny' 9.00PM 1-27AUGUSI PLEASANCE 01315566550 vmw.pleasance.co.uk The best one-manstand-up' www.offthekerb.co.ul seepage74forshowinformation seepage66forshowinformation Mirth, Mockery & Media Whoring! ‘Voicesofangels, modslikesewers’ SAVAGE CELEBRITY SLATINGS!27th August GildedBalloonTeviot BristoSquare 4pm 0131 668 1633oronlineatwww.gildedballoon.co.uk seepage 104forshowinformation VIVA FIZZ byCatherineSemark &PhilippaWaller "A DAZZLE OF SWIFT. SILLY. RAZORWIRE LAUGHS” - - - FESTBEST 46
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ESTABLISHMENTLIVE
Cpresents C,ChambersStreet•08452601234-GridRef:E5
Thedefinitivelate-nightartscollective.Letloosewithultra-liveentertainmentfrom acrossthefestivals.Music,comedy,cabaretandtheGreatImprovGambitLastyear guestsincludedMikeMcShaneandWillAdamsdale.Welcometotheother9to5. www.the-establishmentnet
Aug1-3,13,20,27:0l:30(lhr30mins)£5.50(£4.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:01:30(Ihr30mins)£6.50(£5.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:01:30(Ihr30mins)£7.50(£6.50) HSU 29303111345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
EURAFRICA
LucyHeavensandSarahJaneScott
dubWEST@ThreeSisters,ThreeSisters,139Cowgate«07720285550•GridRef:E5
PeskyAfricandictatorsgettingyoudown?Lackofqualitycouturebotheringyou? Isn'tbeingwhitesolastseason?JointhecampaignfortheformationofEurafrica,a littlekingdomatopgloriousTableMountain,clapyourhandsandsayEurafrica! Aug5-18:20:00(Ihr)£8,50(£6.50)
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EUROPRATS-A 12STARREVUE!
Act-IVTheatreCompany
Act-IV@TheRadisson,Venue39,HolyroodRoom« »GridRef:E5
RompacrossEurope!It'sahundredgagsanhour!Buckleupforthiswhizz-bang roller-coastertourpokingfunatourin-continentalcousinsandourselves!A smorgasbordofsatiricalandsaucysketchesandsongs-Sante!
Aug13-19:1600(Ihr)£8.00(£7,00) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
FAITH BROWN &HERBOYS INTHE BUFF
Stors+AngelsLtd
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance»01315566550«GridRef:E6
'ChorusLine'meets'FullMonty'inthisnew(d)musicalcomedyrevueexploringthe imperfectmalebody.Faith'sboysaremoreguysfromthechippythanChippendales -andworriedthatmaybesizedoesmatter.
PreviewAug1-3:14:30(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20,22-23:14:30(Ihr)£11.00(£9.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:14:30(Ihr)£1100(£10.00) Worldpremiere•HSU 29303 12345678910II 12 13 1415 161718 1920 22232425262728293031
FAITH BROWN UPFRONT
StarsandAngelsLtd
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
TheextraordinarilyversatileFaithBrowntakesusonafascinatingjourney,fullof herbestknownimpersonations,withthefunniestanecdotesanddynamicfeelgood songs.'Ifyoudon'tbehaveyourselvesI'lldomyFaithBrownimpersonation' MargaretThatcher.
PreviewAug1-3:18:40(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20,22-23,27:18:40(Ihr)£10.00(£9.00)
Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:I8:40(lhr)£12.00(£11.00) 2930311345678910II 1213 14151617181920 222324252627
FATTONGUE
MickPerrinforJustforLaughsLive
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
If.comeddieBestNewcomernomineesFatTonguereturnwithafiercelyfunnynew sketchshow.Theircock-eyedoudookearnedthemasell-outshowlastyearby wordofmouthalone.'Arealdiscovery'SundayTimes.'Wrenchinglyfunny'SkinnyFest PreviewAug1-3:I8:20(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27:18:20(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00)
FESTIVALOF FOOTBALL
TonyCowards
LaughingHorse@EdinburghCityFootballClub,7Baxter'sPlace,LeithWalk• 01315573838 GridReftC6
...TonyCowardshastwopassionsinlife,footballandcomedy(whichpossibly explainswhyhesupportsIpswichTown).'FestivalofFootball'exploresthe relationshipbetweenthetwoinahystericalandthought-provokinghourofstandup.FreeShow!
Aug4,11,18,25:12:05(1hr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Aug5-10,12-17,19-24: 16.05(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 45678910 II 12 13 14 15 161718 192021 2223242526272829303m
FIELDSTUDY
GreyMatter
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
Wanted:membersofthepublictoparticipateinaninvestigationintothecausesof suddeninvoluntaryvocaleventsor'Laughter'.Seeking:maleandfemale,menand womenofallages.Participantsneedn'thavelaughedpriortothestudy. Aug1-4:15:25(SSmins)£5.00 Aug5-9,14-16,20-23: 15:25(SSmins)£8.50(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:15:25(SSmins)£9,50(£8.00) Worldpremiere•HHP 29303 11345678910 II 12131415 1617181920212223242526272829303m
*****THESCOTSMAN- FREE
FreeFestival-RickKiesewetterandDuncanEdwards LaughingHorse@Berlin,3SouthQueensferryStLane•01314677215•GridReftE2 Stand-upsRickKiesewetterandDuncanEdwardstakeanirreverentlookat everythingfromculturalstereotypestotheMTVgeneration,www.freefestival.co.uk Aug4-18:15:20(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19202122232425262728293031
FOOTLIGHTS-WHAM BAM
CambridgeFootlights
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance»0I3I5566550•GridReftE6
WorldfamousCambridgeFootlights'brandnewsketchshow.Stupidandclever, happyandsad-everythingreally.WhamBam.'Critics'Choice'Times;'Brilliantand dark'bbc.co.uk;'Genuinelyfunny'Aletro;'I'lldefinitelywatchit'You. PreviewAug1-3: 17:20(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,20-23,27:17:20(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:17:20(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00) mi 113456789101112 31415 161718192021 222324252627
4ATTHEFRINGE
BBCRADIO4
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•0131 5566550•GridRef:E6 FromthehomeofRadiocomedycomestheultimatemixofhumourandmusic. Aug15:22:l5(lhr30mins)(FreeTicketed) 293031 2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
FOURBAD
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:18:20(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00)
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FATTOTHEFUTURE
80'sLuke
dubWEST@ThreeSisters,ThreeSisters,139Cowgate•07720285550•GridRef:E5
80'sLuke,Mancunianhumangagmachine,fastbecomingacultinhisownbeltline, takesyoubacktoallthatwasgreataboutthe80sthencatapultsyoutoplacesyet tobediscovered.Mentallyinteresting!
Aug5-18:23:00(Ihr)£7.50
Europeanpremiere•UfaI
COMEDY
ComedyIdol'),BennyBoot(Sickeninglytalented'TimeOut)andTommyMack
12:05(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed)56789 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 8192021 22232425262728293031 FOURONTHE FLOOR CKP,HACKNEYEMPIRE&GILDEDBALLOON GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef:F5 FeaturingwinnersandfinalistsfromtheHackneyEmpireNewActoftheYear2007. Thecompetitionhasanunrivalledabilitytospotfuturestars;previousfinalistsinclude ArdalO'Hanlon,OmidDjalili,DanielKitsonandSimonPegg. PreviewAugI-4:23:30(Ihr30mins)£5.00 Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:23:30(lhr30mins)£8.50(£6.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:23:30(lhr30mins)£9,50(£8.50) Woridpremiere•BBU 56789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19202122232425262728 THEBIGGESTFREEEVENTONTHEFRINGE 12AugustontheMeadows 45678910II 1213 415 161718192021 222324252627 fringeSunday 47
MEN-FREE LATE-NIGHTSTAND-UP BennyBoot,TommyMack,ColinOwens,MarkTalbotlLaughing HorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@EdinburghCityFootballClub,7Baxter'sPlace,LeithWalk• 01315573838•GridRef:C6 Witty,inventiveanddaringstand-upfromColinOwens(Winner,'JimmyCarr's
('Brilliant-Reallyinventive!'Jos/eLong)hostedbyBBC3'sMarkTalbot www.freefestival.co.uk Aug5-f0,12-17,19-24:23:00(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Aug8,15,22:
FOURWENCHESANDAFREE FORALL
Actors'Circle
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare*01316681633’GridRef:F5
Watchyourlunchtimewhizzbywiththisdeeplydaftsketchshowaboutorigamiand campanology.Canthecomedysurvivethein-fighting?ThinkVictoriaWoodandJenny Eclairmud-wrestlingoverthelastprawnvol-au-vent PreviewAug1-4:12-30(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13-14,16,20-23: 12:30(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-25: 1230(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Worldpremiere•HI31 11345678910II 12 13 14 161718192021 222324212b27
FRANCESCAMARTINEZ:IN DEEP
TheStandComedyClub
TheStandComedyClubII,16NorthStAndrewSt•01315587272 GridRef:C5
Personal.Hard-hitting.Hilarious.She'sbacktacklingtaboosafterherlastsell-out internationalshow.Comedyfortheheartandhead!'It'srefreshingtoseeacomedian withconvictions.Especiallyonewithsomuchcharmandenergy.'Guardian. PreviewAug2:!9:35(lhr)£7.00(£6.00)
Aug3:17.00(Ihr)£7.00(£6.00) Aug4-12,14-26:17:15(Ihr)£8.00(£7,00) 13456789 101112 1415 161718192021 2213242526
FRANKIE BOYLE- MORONS,I CAN HEALYOU
ChambersManagement
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030•GridRef:D4
ThestarofBBC2's'MockTheWeek'returnstoEdinburghfollowinglastyear'sselloutsuccess.Sharp.Acerbic.Hilarious.Bookearlytoavoiddisappointment!'Superb... viciousauthority'SundayTimes.'TheBest'TheList.
PreviewAug2-4:2l£)0(55mins)£5.00
Aug5,10-12,17-19,23-26:21:00(55mins)£13.50(£11.50)
Aug8-9,15-16,22:21:00(SSmins)£1250(£10.50) Worldpremiere»HEU 13456789 10 II 12 3 15 16 17 18 19202 222324251627
FRANKSKINNERSTAND-UP
FrankSkinner
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
FrankSkinnerreturnstolivestand-up,adecadesinceheplayedhislastlivegig. ExperienceFrank'swickedsenseofhumourinthiscompletelyuncensoredbrand newshow.Warning-notforthefainthearted.CharityGig-27th! Aug13-16,20-23,27:2000(Ihr)£11.50(£10.00) Aug17-19,24-26:20:00(Ihr)£I250(£I1.00)
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FREE- BESTINSTAND-UP-99CLUB ROYALMILE PBH’sFreeFringe
TheWhiteHorse,266Cannongate•GridRef:D6
99Clubhasbeencritics'choiceintheIndependent,Guardian,Metro,Mirror,TimeOut
COMEDY
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222324152627 FREECOMEDYCOCKTAIL LaughingHorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@Hillside,11HillsideCrescent>01315569332•GridRef:C6 Theperfectpost-lunchpunchoffunandfrivolity.Acomedycocktailofstand-up, improandsketches.FromLennyPeters,KateSmurthwaite,DavidMulhollandand guests.Catchthesecomediansforfreewhilstyoustillcan.www.freefestival.co.uk Aug4-7,9-14,16-19:I4:l5(lhr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere -jJJJJ_9J0J_M2J3_I4_M_6 17 18 19202122232425262728293031 FREE& EASYWEEKENDTheStandComedyClub TheStandComedyClub,5YorkPlace«01315587272«GridRef:C5 TheStandPlayersreturnwiththeirhighlyacclaimedlunchtimeshow.Great improvisedcomedy,superbfoodandabsolutelyfreetogetin.'Very,very,laugh-outloudfunny'EveningNews.'Funnyandfree,whatmoredoyouwant?'Scotsman. Aug4-5,11-12,18-19,25-26:1200(Ihr40mins)(FreeTicketed) Worldpremiere 45 6789 2 11 12 2 ' 18 19 2C2 22232425 26 27.....^ FREE FRINGE BREAKFASTSHOWPBH'sFreeFringe TheCanon'sGait,232Canongate•GridRef:D6 StartthedaytheFreeFringeway.VariousFreeFringeperformers,celebrityguests andfriendsgetwarmedupfortheperformingdayahead.Differenteveryday;almost anythingcanhappen. Aug5-25:56789I2:l0(50mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) 10II 1213 14IS 161718 192021 222324252627282930311
&more.ProudtosupportFreeFringewepresentfivedifferentperformersanight fromourWestEndvenues.www.the99club.co.uk Aug4-25:22:25(Ihr30mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Europeanpremiere
192021
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
THE FREE RADIOSHOWILLEGALWASTETVANDVIDEO=
JohnBarker
LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet»01315568974•GridReftB6
ThefreeillegalwasteTVandvideo=sketchshow.Anexperimentalstudentradio comedyshow.WrittenandperformedbyJohnBarkerandBusterChaytorand others.ProductionbyDomO'Neill. Aug26-27: 1400(4Smins)(FreeNon-ticketed)
UKpremiere 29303M23456789 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 22232425 26 27 . . c
FREE:KERPLUNSKYANDTHE POPE
WogansIPBH'sFreeFringe
TheIvanhoe,6SouthStDavidStreet.•GridRef:D4 RetiredVaticanCitycopPhilipKerplunskydeliversalectureonhisadventureswith shit-kickingPopeSixtusIVin 16th-centuryRenaissanceRome.WithcomicalandmusicalsupportfromTheWogans.IncludesfreeThemeTuneBingo. Aug5-11:16:45(45mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 345 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829
THE FREE MOUSEKETEERS-FREE!
ElectricMouseComedy/LaughingHorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@Jekyll&Hyde,112HanoverSt•01312252022•GridRef:C4 ElectricMouseComedypresentsthebestnewcomicsonthecircuitComeand joinusonanexcitingjourneyfeaturingcrazytales,sharpgags,lotsoflaughsandfree chocolatemice!'Actuallyfunny...Bloodygoodvalue'TimeOut. Aug4-25:17:15(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 29303 45678910II 1213 1415 1617181920212223242526272829303m
FRESH FACESATTHE FREE FRINGE
DannyWorthington/MerseyUncutComedyKollectiveIPBH'sFreeFringe TheMercatBar,28WestMaitlandStreet•GridRef:El 12th-18th:DannyWorthington(Oy!Oy!nominee2005)with5+ofthenewest comicactseachday.Starsoftomorrow? 19th-25th:TheMerseyUncutComedy KollectivebringsyouLiverpool'sbestopenmicstand-ups.www.muckcomedy.com Aug12-25: 14:45(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed)29303112345678910II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 242526272829303m
FRIGGONOMETRY-FREE!
PaulT.Eyres<&NathanStokes/LaughingHorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonSt•01316677533• GridReftF5
Everbeenutterlyfriggedoffattryingtoliveuptothedemandsofbeingmiddle class?Using'Friggonometry,'EyresandStokesshowyouhowtotransformthe tediumandbluffyourwaytohappiness,www.freefestival.co.uk Aug6-15:15:45(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Europeanpremiere 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303!
FROMJAMESBONDTOALEXANDER
JeremyEngler
understairs@Apostolic,2DavieStreet*01316677740•GridRef:F6
ComedianJeremyEngler'shumoroustalesfromlifeworkingintheFilm&Television industry.On-setstories,scandalsandfindingbizarrewaystokeepyourselfamused. AllthebitsnotincludedinyourDVDextras!www.satsuma-pumpkin.com j PreviewAug3-4:1300(SOmins)£5.50(£4.00) Aug6-11:13:00(SOmins)£6.50(£4.50)
Worldpremiere•HSU I 29303112S456 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
THE F'SHOW
1 KearaMurphyIPBH'sFreeFringe
TheMercatBar,28WestMaitlandStreet•GridRef:EI
1 Funandfrolicswithfourofthef**kingfunniestFringefavouritesforf**k-all!Hosts: KearaMurphy('She'sEddieIzzardwithlessmake-up,moreGlasgow'List)andKate
COMEDY
j Smurthwaite('Reminiscentofanexcitable,irresponsibleheadgirl'NationalStudent). I Aug4-25:11330(1hr)(FreeNon-ticketed) 456789 10II 1213 1415 161718 192021 2223242526272829303 FUNNYWOMENATTHE FRINGE I FunnyWomen-LaughingHorseFreeFestival ( LaughingHorse@Ego,14PicardyPlace•01314787434’GridRef:C5 fj Thebestfemalestand-upattheFringe.Ahilariousfusionofestablishedactsand jj brilliantnewtalentfromfiveyearsofthecelebratedFunnyWomenAwards.Notto I bemissed!'Topcomedy'FringeReport,www.funnywomen.com I Aug4-14,16-18:20.30(Ihr)(FreeTicketed) seepage 197forshowinformation r£i?UMAWAr 1ST-27TH AUGUST AT Iff.OO (EXCEPT14TH) 456789 10 II 12 13 14 1516 17 18 192021222324252627; seepage90forshowinformation
GARY:TANKCOMMANDER
MickPerrinforJustforLaughsLive
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef:F5
FreshfromChannel4's'FunnyCuts,'GregMcHughstarsas'Gary,'atank commander.Afterthisyou'llneverlookatIraqorpoliticsinthesameway.***** 'Hilarious...thecomiccreationoftheyear'Herald.
PreviewAug1-4:20:l5(lhr)£5.00
Aug5-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27:2ft15(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:20:15(Ihr)£9,50(£8.50)
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GENESIS
PaulKerensa
JusttheTonic@TheCaves,253Cowgate-01312082351•GridRef:E5
Award-winningcomedian/writer('NotGoingOut,''DeadRingers'),plusguestcomics: fromAdam'sfigleaftoJoseph'sdreamcoat,viaSodom'scrotchlesspants.Firstofsixtysixannualshows(nextyear,'Exodus').ContainssomePhilCollins.****Chortle.****
ThreeWeeks.'Ingenious'EveningStandard.
Aug14-25:13:40(Ihr)£5.00
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THEGENTLY PROGRESSIVE BEHEMOTH
LukeRobertsandNadiaKamil
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare*01316681633*GridRef:F5
Gag-soddenedificationragingfromthebellyofthebeast?Yes!Yeswhat?Yesplease! Starsof'StaggeredSpaces'-'Stumblingacrossitinthemidstof1000moreheralded lesserthings,itjustfeltbrilliant'DanielKitson.
PreviewAug1-4:13:45(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:13:45(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 13:45(Ihr)£9.00(£7.00)
Worldpremiere•fTm 29303!I2345678910II 1213 415 161718192021 222324252627
GERALDINEQUINN-SEXDEATHBOWIE
GildedBalloonProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridReftF5
Threeobsessions,life-forces,reasonstoscreamlikeachimpanzeeinpublic.Fierce, funnyrock-cabaretstarQuinnreturnswithnewsongs,amightyvoiceandanagenda. Sold-out(Australia,2006).'Boundforuntamedsuccess'Age,Melbourne. PreviewAugI-4:22:30(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,14-16,20,22-23,27:22:30(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:22:30(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)
Europeanpremiere•FTTH! 2930312345678910II 12131415 1617181920 222324252627
GETKEITH CARTER
KeithCarter
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
Award-winnerKeithCarteriscomingNorthtosortthingsoutExplosivecharacter comedyinashowdirectedbyHenryNormal.'Charactercomedianofrareskill' Guardian.'Givethismanasitcom'EdinburghEveningNews. PreviewAug1-3:17:45(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,21-23,27:17:45(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 17:45(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00)
Worldpremiere•ECU 293031123456789 10II 12 31415 161718192021222324252627
GETUPSTAND UP!
WMDAwarenessProgramme/MirthControl
TheThreeTuns,7HanoverStreet•01312258998•GridRef:D4
We'rebackwithoursuccessfulmixofbrilliantwitandmurkypolitics.Different
COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000
line-updailywithbestFestivalcomediansincludingLucyPorterandStewartLee,live music,stunningshortfilmandnuclearchatAndfreechips! Aug5-26:17:00(2hrs)£3.00(£100) FTCTl 29303 567891011 12 13 1415 1617181920212223242526272829303 GIRLANDDEAN
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6 Hand-craftedsketchcomedywithknittedprops.RelyingsolelyonWikipediafor research,GirlandDeanconsider(amongstotherthings)Victorianengineers,the undead,globalisation,spying,woodenspoonpuppetsandwagonwheels.Comealong, it'llbenice. PreviewAug1-3:I155(lhr)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,20-23: 1155(Ihr)£7.00(£5.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:1155(Ihr)£8.00(£6,50) Woridpremiere-HSU 29303111345678910II 12 31415 16171819202122232425262728»303ii BOUND&GAgg|D(OMEDVBYARRANGEMENTWITHLISAWHIT; A1gloriojwPRESENTS if.comeddies award winner 2006 PHILNICH01 Nimi ©©nIpF Complete and utterlConti 50
www.girlanddean.co.uk
GLENNWOOL-PROMISES PROMISES
GlennWool
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)•08707453083 GridRef:E5
Everyonemakesthem,no-onekeepsthem.Woolwilltalkaboutthemforanhourorwillhe?Totalsell-out2006.'Acompletejoytowatch1 *****Skinnyfest.'Glenn'sthefinestcomedianintheUK'DougStanhope,www.myspace.com/glennwool PreviewAug2-3:2l:40(lhr)£5.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:21:40(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:40(Ihr)£12.00(£10.00) Worldpremiere•UZU 29303 1345678910II 12 13 415 161718192021 2223242526272829303
GLOBALWARNING
LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@EdinburghCityFootballClub,7Baxter'sPlace,LeithWalk• 01315573838•GridRef:C6
NeilTurner('agreatact'EdBalls)andPaulT.Eyres('IwishI'dwrittenthatjoke' RegD.Hunter)provideanintelligent,noholdsbarredoutlookontheworldandits culturalfailings.Clichefree,www.freefestival.co.uk
Aug5,12,19:1205(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Aug5-10,12-17,19-24: 19:35(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 56789 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 8192021 2223242526272829303m
GODS POTTERYSAVESTHEWORLD!
OliviaWingateArtists
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
Lastyear'sEddieNewcomernomineesareback,andthistimeJeremiahandGideon arereadytosaveallmankind.Godhelpusall.'Genius'****Metro.'Joyous'**** Independent.'Heavenly'****Times,www.godspottery.com PreviewAug2-4:I8:40(lhr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13-14,16,20-21,23,27:18:40(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 18:40(Ihr)£10.50(£9,00)
Worldpremiere•HSU 1345678910 II 1213 14 161718 192021222324252627
GOODBYE-THE(AFTER) LIFEOFCOOKAND MOORE
TheDisestablishment
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef:F5
Darklysurrealcomicplay.PeterCookandDudleyMooreinabar,inLimbo,plus comediansfromtheirlife,confronttheirpastandfacetheirfutureinHeavenorHell. FringeFirstdirector. PreviewAug1-4:I7:45(lhr)£6.00 Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:17:45(Ihr)£10.00(£9.00) Aug5-9,13-16,20-23,27:17:45(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Worldpremiere•QE21 2930311345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
THEGOOD,THE BADANDTHECUDDLY RIDE AGAIN'- FREE!
LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@MeadowBar,42-44BucdeuchStreet•01316676907«GridRef.F6
Threecomediansforthepriceofnone!SionJamessaddlesupafterlastyear'sselloutsensation,withtwonewpard'ners:hotstand-uptalentsHenryRakerandNeil
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com COMEDY 15pinGILDEDBALLOONTEVIOT,BBISTQSQ,1st-2MAUGUST BOOKINGS:01316681633 WWW.GILDEDBALLOON.CO.UK seepage 101 forshowinformation ‘honest ana inteUigent standup’ TheGuardianvW if Huake^ 8.30pm 18-26August Debating Hall Gilded Balloon Teviot BristoSquare 0131 668 1633www.gildedballoon.co.uk 0131 2260000www.edfringe.com gildedballo^^^^ seepage55forshowinformation
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SOUTHERN -STAMPSTAMP
energyandlaughter...Notoneofthebiggernamesatthefestivalbutheisoneof thefunniest'Chortle. PreviewAug1-4:2l:00(lhr)£5.00 Aug5-9,14-16,20-23,27:21«>(Ihr)£9.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:211X3(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00) Worldpremiere•BEU 29303111345678910II 12131415 161718192021222324252627 THEGREATBIGCOMEDYPICNIC(FREE) IanFoxandLaughingHorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonStreet*01316677533• GridRef:F5 ForthefifthyearthepicnicreturnsforthefunniestdinnerdateontheFringe.They'll beservingupeverythingfromyourever-reliablesausageroll(intheaisles)toyour moresophisticatedcomedyquiche. Aug6,8-13,15-20,22-25:2ft35(lhr35mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) 6 89 10 II 12 13 4IS 16 17 18 19203 2223242526272829303m 51
Price,www.freefestival.co.uk Aug11-25:16:20(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 12395678910II
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CKPbyarrangementwithLisaWhiteatGloriousTalent GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare*01316681633*GridRef:F5 Sell-out2006:'Fitssomanypunchlinesintooneshow.AMasterclassinsustaining
PreviewAug1-4:21:30(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5-9,13-14,16,20-23,27:21:30(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:30(Ihr)£10.50(£9.50) Europeanpremiere•HSU 12345678910II 1213 14 161718192021 222324252627
GROWING UPGAMES
JudeSimpson PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550 GridRef:E6
'Hilarious'Guardian.'Herlinessparklewithwitandpanache'Scotsman.Radio4standuppoetJudeSimpsonappliesherbard'seyeviewtogrown-uplife-andoptingout.A JoyceGrenfell/Eminemhybridwhocan'tgetamortgage,www.judesimpson.co.uk
PreviewAug1-3:I2:l5(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-23: 12:15(Ihr)£7.50(£6.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:12:15(Ihr)£8.50(£7,00)
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RICH HALL
RichHall
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030•GridReftD4
ThePerrier-winningcomedianreturnstoEdinburgh.'Ascloseasitgetstoa guaranteedgoodshow'ScotlandOnSunday.'Nowisthetimetograbthischanceto seethegreatmanatwork'Guardian.
PreviewAug3-4:22:30(lhr)£10.00
Aug5-9,14-16,20-23,27:22:30(Ihr)£14.00(£13.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:22:30(Ihr)£15.00(£14.00) 345678910II 12131415 161718 192021 222324252627
HAMELLONTRIAL-THETERRORISM(OFEVERYDAYLIFE)
FestivalHighlights
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)•08707453083 GridReftE5
EdinburghdebutforthecultsatiricalAmericancomicandsinger-songwriter. 'Absolutelybrilliant''*****Uncut'Geniusisararecommodity-buthereitisinaonemanfolk-punkband'NewYorkPost.
COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000 RichardJordan DirectedbyHedSlterrin A Very Private Diary , assembly ©GEORGESTREET Bwww.assemblyfestival.com 01316233030 GREEDY UnrestrictedView
GREG FLEETWITH MICKMORIARTYIN FLEETWOOD MICK GildedBalloonProductions<&AndrewTaylorManagement GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare 01316681633 GridRef:F5 NewsminusWarnieandterror+GregFleet(*****Scotsmon)+MickMoriarty
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)•08707453083 GridRef:E5 Anantidotetoseriousness.Aftertheirsell-outsuccessin2006,theGreediesare backwithabrandnewslickandsexysketchshow.'ATriumph'ParamountComedy(5 Stars).'Destinedtobeahit'ThreeWeeks(5Stars). PreviewAug2-3:1700(55mins)£5.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:17:00(SSmins)£9.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 17:00(SSmins)£10.00(£9,00) Europeanpremiere•fcIZU 29303 11456789 10II 1213 1415 161718 192021 222324232627282930311
(*****Sc0tsman)=Satire+comicgenius+onesongaboutagirlwithemphysemaandadifferentbeatpoemnightly.
HANNAH GADSBY ISWRONGAND BROKEN GildedBalloonProductions GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef:F5 ItiseasytoseewhyshewonRawComedy2006andwasrunner-upin'SoYou ThinkYou'reFunny?':Hannahhasperfectdeadpandeliveryofcleverobservationsand personaldeprecation. PreviewAug1-4:19:00(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5-9,14-16,20-23,27: 19:00(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:1900(Ihr)£9.00(£8,00) Europeanpremiere»HB2I 11345678910II 12 1415 161718192021 222324252627 HAPPY lostdogtheatrecompany AtYourHouse,Whereveryoulive>07921645517»GridRef: Happinessdistilledintoonehour.PartLecture,partstand-up,partcodphilosophy,but mostofallyou'llparthappy.Stand-upliveinyourfrontroom,whatmorecouldyou want?Settlein,gatherfriends.Enjoy.Bookings07921 645517. PreviewAug1-3:StarttimesfromI4:00(50mins)£32.008-personbasicrate Aug4-19:StarttimesfromI4:00(50mins)£64.008-personbasicrate 293031i23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021222324252627282930311 E
PreviewAug2-3:1800(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,13-14,16,20-23:18:00(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 18:00(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Europeanpremiere•EE21 10 H 1213 14 16 1718 192021 22232425262728Z
HAPPYHOURIN GUARANTEED LAUGHSORYOUR MONKEYBACK
GildedBalloonProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef:F5
NewYork'spremierephysicalcomedytrioreturnwithashowthat'softendangerous, potentiallyintelligent,occasionallysexyandalwaysunpredictable!'Infectiousmadcap comedy'Scotsman.'Seat-grippinglyfunny'Stage.'Hilarious'NYTimes. www.happyhourclowns.com PreviewAug1-4:17:45(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:17:45(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 17:45(Ihr)£10.00(£9.00) Worldpremiere•WWH 234567891011 1213 15 161718192021222324252627
HARI KRISHNAANDTHE PHILOSOPHERSSTONED- FREE
LaughingHorseFreeFestival:KarlEdrik
LaughingHorse@JekyM&Hyde,112HanoverStreet•01312252022•GridReftC4
JoinKarlonhisquestforenlightenmentWillhefindNirvanaorTantricsexand Honeybeebrandy.Noswearingbutexpectreferencestococaineandbisexual hookers.His2006appearance-****ThreeWeeks. Aug4-25:12:35(30mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 29303 2345678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 1718192021 22232425262728293031
HARLEYBREEN
GildedBalloonProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare»01316681633»GridReftF5
NothingissacredgrowingupintheBibleBeltofAustralia.Breenputshistalentfor storytellingwithhishigh-energystyleofcomedytotellthestoryofgrowingupthe 'sonofapreacherman.'Amen.
PreviewAug1-4:22:IS(lhr)£5.00
Aug5-9,14-16,20-23,27:22:15(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:22:15(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)
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HARMON LEON -THE INFILTRATOR
HarmonLeon
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•01312200885•GridRef:E5
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Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:18:30(SOmins)£8.00(£7.00)
Aug7-9,14-16,21-23:18:30(SOmins)£7.00(£6.00)
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HATTIE HAYRIDGE
HattieHayridge
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)•08707453083 GridRef:E5
'Heroff'RedDwarf'returnstotheFringewithanewstand-upshow,aboutthis, aboutthat,andabouttimetoo.'Rightwhenitlookslikeshe'sabouttokissyou, Hattiedropsatarantuladownyourpants'TimeOut
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HEADLIGHTS
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KieranLeonard/PHB'sFreeFringe TheMercatBar,28WestMaitlandStreet•GridRef:El Surrogatehometorakesandraconteurs.Acomedyclub,atheatreofthearts,a palaceofdebauchand,aboveall,aplacetolieinthegutterbutmostdefinitelygaze uponthestars. Aug4-7,9-14,16-21,23-25:16:00(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) 456789 10 II 12 13 14 1516 1718 19202122232425262728293031
HELLO,HOLLY!
HollyBurn
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare*01315566550•GridRef:F5
Look,look-no,notthere,here!MeetandgreetallnewhitHollyBurn-she'sdoing acharactercomedyshow-abunchofextraordinarypeopleinanordinaryworld. 'Laugh-outloudcomedy.Hilarious...downrightsilly.Superb'Insidecomedy. www.hollyburn.org.uk
PreviewAug1-3:1700(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,21-23,27:17:00(Ihr)£7.50(£6.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26; 1700(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00)
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HELLO KITTENS
AndrewWallacelLaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonStreet*01316677533• GridRef:F5
Largerthanlife-likenuclearwar!Buthow?Andwhy?ThewriterandstarofBBC's Wonderworld'doesaJamesHerriotonthesequestionsinanewstand-upcomedy showforfree.
Aug6-25:13:30(30mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 29303 2345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627289303
HENRYROLLINS
GildedBalloonProductionsandRegularMusic
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef:F5
Rollins,thefreneticfrontmanforpunkrocklegendsBlackFlag,actor,author, philanthropist,businessman,GrammyAward-winnerandtirelessperformer,bringshis sharp-tonguedspokenwordtotheFringe.'Myoptimismwearsheavybootsandis loud'HenryRollins.
Aug19-22:23:15(IhrISmins)£15.00 Europeanpremiere 293031 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 232425262728293031
HEROESANDVILLAINS
GuyIncognito
Cbaraka,InfirmaryStreet»08452601234•GridRef:E5
Onesofa,twofriendsandoneinappropriatefancydresscostume.2006hitdoubleactreturnwithacomedyaboutlove,hate,fear,socialineptitudeandtheperfect pooh.'Tremendouslyfunny,anothermustsee'DavidMitchell,'PeepShow.' Aug1-3,20,27:15:00(SOmins)£6.50(£5.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:15:00(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:15:00(SOmins)£8.50(£7,50) Worldpremiere-OSH 29303111345678910II 12 31415 161718192021222324252627
THE HITCHHIKERSGUIDETOTHE MIDDLE EAST
PBH'sFreeFringeintroducingSaifAbu-Kandil ThePhoenix,46BroughtonStreet•GridRef:B5 Meetpeopleonthenever-endingjourney:abeardedstranger,abag,astrong Americanaccent,yetisAraborigin,arethebestthingsinlifefree? Aug4-18,20-27:19:45(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Europeanpremiere 2930312345678910II 12 13 1415 161718192021 222324252627
THE HONKYANDTHEWOG FREESTAND UPSHOW
LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonStreet*01316677533• GridRef:F5
Freestand-upshow.Twoaward-winningcomicsinMaffBrownandNathanCatonare hotlytippedforthetop,comeseewhyforfree! Aug6,8-13,15-20,22-25: 17:00(Ihr)(FreeTicketed) Europeanpremiere ii 56 89 10 II 12 13 1415 16 1718 1920212223242526272829303m
THE HONKY-HATING HETEROPHOBIC MANWHORE
RichardGoughian
LaughingHorse@Linsay’s,15BrunswickStreet•01315568974•GridReftB6
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speedmercilesscomedy.Hisno-hold-barredroutinescoverJesus,sexistwomen, EgoMANiacs,Masturbatarianistickyjizzology,touchyMuslims,gay-bashing,godsand terrorism.'Hilarious'ThreeWeeks.www.freefestival.co.uk Aug4-14,17-26:17:30(Ihr)(FreeTicketed) Aug27:17:30(Ihr)(FreeTicketed)
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THEHOUSEOFWINDSOR
HouseofWindsor
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Newshowfrombreakthroughsketchgroup.'Unmissable'****List.'Anewkind ofcomedy'****BroadwayBaby.Atrulyuniquenewvoice'Chortle.Critic'sChoice (Times).CriticsChoice(ScotlandonSunday).Writer'sGuildnominee2006
PreviewAug2-3:I7:l0(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:I7:l0(lhr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 17:10(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)
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HOWARD&MIMI
Haverstock<fiGoldProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef:F5
HaverstockandGold-****'Hilarious.Highlyentertaining'ThreeWeeks;'Beautifully written,excellentperformance'****0ne4review-arebackwitharazor-sharp,feelgoodplay.WhengullibleHowardandsassyMimiareforcedtolivetogether,theyfight likecatanddog.www.howardandmimi.co.uk
PreviewAugI-4:13:15(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5-9,13-16,20-23,27:13:15(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 13:15(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00)
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HOWTO WAITROSEPIMPYOURKIDSANDSHOPFORFREEAT
MatthewCollins
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket•08702410136»GridRef:E4
Single-dad-on-the-edgeMatthewCollins(ex-BBCTVs'TravelShow')insistshiskids paytheirwayEnjoycandidchild-rearing/travelconfessionsasheexplainshowyou canmakecashfromYOURkids.vwvw.matthewcollins.co.uk
PreviewAug2-3: I8:05(50mins)£5.00
Aug4-26:18:05(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50)
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SEAN HUGHES
MickPerrinforJustforLaughsLiveandGildedBalloonProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633-GridReftF5
Award-winningstand-upSeanHughes,isbacktohisverybestformwithhisdistinctly dark,explosivestyleandhisquick-firebanterwiththeaudience.'Intelligentstand-up' Guardian-,'High-calibrecomedyasitshouldbe'****EveningStandard.
Aug18-19,24-26:20:30(IhrISmins)£14.00(£1250)
Aug20-22:20:30(IhrISmins)£12.00(£10,50)
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THE HUMAN COMPUTER
WillAdamsdale
Traverse3:TheUniversityofEdinburghDrillHall,ForrestRd»01312281404•GridRefiF5
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PreviewAugI:2l.00(lhrISmins)£11.00(£5.00)
Aug2,7,11:1200(Ihr Smins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U)
Aug3,8,12: 1500(Ihr Smins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U)
Aug4,9: 1800(IhrISmins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U)
Aug5,10,15,21,26:2100(IhrISmins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U)
Aug14,19,25:18:30(IhrISmins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U)
Aug16,22: 1100(1hrISmins)£I6.00(£I1.00)(£5.00U)
Aug17,23:13:30(IhrISmins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U)
Aug18,24:1600(IhrISmins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U)
COMEDY
Worldpremiere•HSU H345 789 10II 12 14 15 161718 192021 22232425262728293031 IAN FOX-ONE MAN DEFECTIVESTORY(FREE)IanFoxandLaughingHorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@Hillside,11HillsideCrescent•01315569332•GridRef:C6 Introducingtheworld'sleastrespecteddetective.Follow-upshowtolastyear's critically-acclaimedshow,'TheButterflyEffect''Fascinating,funnyandengaging' Scotsman.'...severaldivisionshigherinthecomedyleague'www.chortle.co.uk. Aug4-7,9-14,16-21,23-25:I8:05(45mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 456789 10 II 12 13 14 16 1718 192021 2223242526272829303 IAN KENDALLSMAGICSHOWIanKendall TheZoo,140ThePleasance•01316626892»GridReftF6 'Disarmingcharmandexcellentstagepresentation...Kendallinstinctivelyunderstands thataudienceenjoymentisthekeyingredienttoanyshow-andhedeliversit'
smi 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19202122232425262728393031 'INASSOCIATIONWITH UNIVERSALPICTURES(UK)LTDPRESENTS OFFTHEKERBPRODUCTIONS BEST WESTERN A NEW PLAY BY RICH HALL ASSEMBLY ROOMS EDINB0RGH SUITE www.offthekerb.co.uk K flRnmBox 0ffice: 0131 623 3030 U.UII|JIII www.assemblyfestjual.com 3rd-27thAugust(NotMon13thAug) seepage32forshowinformation EVERYTH.AC HAPPENS i/OR A REASON ‘MustSee’ ‘Will-TheStageleaveyouawestruck ^ &speechless’ -ThreeWeeks 18.30 1st-27thAug(not13th) £9.50(£8.50cone) Mon-Thurs £10.50(£9.50cone) Fri-Sun GildedBalloonTeviot epage37forshowinformation Doctor Doepok ImiOda, 11.20am 4th- 25thAug FREE! (excludes15thAug) midnight/urgery: 23.50pm 3rd*27t.hAug * tickets-£6/5 [HF| 2DavieStreet* O venue236 iv.myspace.com/doctordeepak page43forshowinformation 55
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IANSTONE:HEALTHYDISRESPECT
IanStone
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
FromBBC2’s’MockTheWeek'andRadio5's'FightingTalk.''Seriouslyfunny'Guardian. 'Araretreat'*****Herald.'Masterfulexponentofself-mockinghumour'Times. Expectdisobedience,disruption,dissent,disputeand,ofcourse,healthydisrespect PreviewAug2-3:2lfl5(55mins)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:2l£)5(55mins)£9.50(£8.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:05(55mins)£10.50(£9.50) Worldpremiere-Em 1345678910 II 12 ?14IS 161718192021 222324252627262!
CaimhMcDonnell
LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet"01315568974•GridReftB6 Astand-upcomedyshowaboutwhatmakesuswhoweare.JoinIrishcomicCaimh McDonnellonajourneythroughhisownwallettodiscoverwhattrulydefineshim. 'Outstanding'Telegraph;'Superb'Metro. Aug4-14,16-25:I9:45(55mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 456789 10 II 12 13 14 161718 192021 22232425262728293031
IDIOTSOFANTS
Pleasance
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
Afterasell-outrunontheLondonFringe,theIdiotsmaketheirFestivaldebutA sketchshowthatdealswiththeissues-BBCsportsthemes,Jesus'flatmatesanda gayEmperorPenguin,www.idiotsofants.com PreviewAug1-3:1800(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,21-23,27: I800(lhr)£8.00(£6.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 18:00(Ihr)£9.00(£7.50) Worldpremiere•Han 111345678910II 12 1415 161718192021 222324252627
IF RobNOTCOMEDIANS
Alderson,NickHodder<fiTomGreeves-PBH'sFreeFringeTheIvanhoe,6SouthStDavidStreet.•GridRef:D4 Threedashingyoungcomicsgivingtheirintelligentbrandofhumourawayforfree. Arguablythey'renotdashingandoneisn'tyoung.Buttheyareup-and-comingand theypromisethey'renotworthyorearnest.Huzzah!www.ifnotcomedians.com Aug4-25:15:35(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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IFSMALLISBEAUTIFUL,WHYWONTYOU F**KME?- FREE!
BobbyCarrollwithLaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet•01315568974»GridRef:B6 Anenergeticandself-deprecatinglookatwhereBobbyCarrollhasgonewrongasa loverbyproducingasexsurveythatwassentouttoallhisex-girlfriends. www.freefestival.co.uk Aug4-14,16-25:I3:l0(30mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 456789 10 II 12 13 14 : 16 1718 192021 22232425262728293031
I KISSEDAFROGAND ITGAVE ME HERPES-FREE
LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet•01315568974•GridRef:B6
'They'llburninthedepthsofHell'ChastityQuarterly*.'Nofrogwouldkissthat!’ AmphibiansAgainstSTDs!'Ifyoumissthisyou'reanidiotIt'spuretalent!'AuntiePat Aug12-14,16-25:I2:00(40mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) UKpremiere -56789 10II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930311
I'LLSHOWYOU MINE-FREESHOW
NicoleKorkolis/LaughingHorseFreeFestival
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THE INNUENDOSHOW
UpInSmokeTheatreCo Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI•08717500077•GridRef:E6
TheInnuendoShow,'sublimelysilly,wonderfullywittyandjoviallyjuvenile.Threeoneactplaysoffermirthforthewholefamily.'CannibalCafe,''FrauGrub'and'Presidents NewClothes'willslakeyourthirstforarip-roarioussatire. Aug13-18,20-27: 19:10(IhrISmins)£7.50(£4.00) Worldpremiere 29303i12345678910 113 14 15 16 17 18 2021 2223 24252627
INSOMNOBABBLE
BigWowinAssociationwithRichardJordanProductionsLtd Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030*GridReftD4
The2006runawaycomedyhitBackforsixperformancesonly!'Top-TenBest-selling show'Scotsmon.WinnerofBestNewComedyPlay.'Wonderfullyuplifting,inventive andhilarious'Stage.Mind-bending,head-twisting,full-frontalcomicassaultaboutone manandhisinabilitytosleep.'Gosee!'ThreeWeeks. Aug20-22:23:15(IhrlOmins)£?.50(£8.50) Aug23-26:23:15(IhrIOmins)£10.50(£9.50) 293031123956789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 2J 262728293031
INSTANTSUNSHINE- FLOATING INTHE BLUE
InstantSunshine
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare*01315566550»GridRef:F5
SunshinereturnstotheFringewithahilariouscocktailofmusicandhumour,singing andplayingtheirbrilliantlycraftedsongs.Adelightfulmixofself-parodyandacute observation-timeless,irresistibleandveryfunny. Aug19-25:I4:l0(lhr)£9.00(£7.50) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728213031
INTELLIGENCE
BillBruce
LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet*01315568974•GridRef:B6 Takeapinchofcleverness,addasoup^onofwitandsprinklegenerouslywith laughter.Voila,you'repretentious!Andthisistheshowpourvous.High-definition comedydownloadedrightintoyourface.'Massivelytalented.Breathtakinglygood' ****Chortle. Aug4-25:2l:IQ(50mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Europeanpremiere 2 c 45678910II 12 13 1415 161718192021 222324252627282930311
THEINTELLIGENTFINANCECOMEDYAWARDSSHOWS
IntelligentFinanceComedyAwards Assembly@AssemblyHall,MoundPlace•01316233030•GridRef:E4
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com COMEDY THE TWO CLOSEST STARBUCKS rilH BRITAI Thenewshowfromthemakersof Extreme Dance Comedy 2-25August5:00 pm ASSEMBLYHALLBoxOffice0131 6233030 www.assemblyfestival.comaPrison andhilan U,,<‘ //^\ Jr "“"scom..,.. seepage34forshowinformation
INTERNATIONALSTAND-UP MattRudge,NickRadoandRichardBrophywithTheLaughing HorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@EdinburghCityFootballClub,7Baxter'sPlace,LeithWalk•
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ThewinnerandnomineesoftheUK'sNo.Icomedyaward,theif.comeddies,on onefabulousbill!Thisoutstandingcomedyshowbringstomorrow'sbigstarstoyou today.Bookearly.Everyyearasell-out! Aug26-27: 19:30(Ihr30mins)£14.00(£13.00) 29»31 23456789 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 26 27 Li 30
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LaughingHorse@EdinburghCityFootballClub,7Baxter'sPlace,LeithWalk• 01315S73838•GridRef:C6
TrulythinkingandveryfunnycomicfromtheinlandofFinlandhasfoughthisway here.Auniqueperspective?Yesindeed.AudienceFavouriteAward2005and2006at 11 Scandinavia'sbiggestcomedyfestival,www.ismoleikola.com Aug4-25:15:20(30mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiereisi
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Haveyoufoundthe'any'key?R.UCNFSDBYTXT?JoeCasselsexploresthe absurdityofourtechnologicalworld.GaspathisawesomeZX81 andmarvelathis inabilitytousehisownmobilephone,www.mobileon.co.uk
PreviewAug3-4:I200(lhr)£3.00
Aug6-11,13-18,20-25,27: 1200(1hr)£7.00(£5.00)
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IsySuttie
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
IsySottie's'hilarioussongsandstories'(TimeOut)aboutshelf-stackersandcheckout girls,dreamsandheartbreak.AlanBennettwithanelearicguitar.'Hypnotic:blending hilarity,lyricalbrillianceandpathos'Chortle.co.uk
Aug1-4:15:30(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:15:30(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00)
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Aug4-25:18:55(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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IVAN BRACKENBURYSHOSPITALRADIO ROADSHOW
CKPbyarrangementwithAshleyBoroda
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6 HospitalRadio'sflagshippresenter's'Disease-Hour'capturesthefunandexcitement you'dexpectfrombeingillinhospital,withgames,giveaways,patients'requestsand Ivan'sspecialblendofmusicandchat'ComedyGenius'ChrisEvans. www.myspace.com/hospitalradioshow
PreviewAug1-3:16:45(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,20-23,27:16:45(Ihr)£8.00(£6.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:16:45(Ihr)£9.00(£7.50)
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JACKIE LOEB-THINGS I CANTTALKABOUT
EdComJ
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare-01316681633•GridRef:F5
Inaworlddrowninginconservatism,JackieLoebtalksaboutthingsthatshouldnot betalkedaboutRace,religion,carbohydrates,same-sexrelationships,opposite-sex
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relationshipsandthetruthaboutclimatechange. PreviewAug1-3:19:00(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:1900(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 19:00(1hr)£9.50(£8.50) UKpremiere•FTm 12345678910II 12 1415 161718192021 222324252627282930311 JAIKCAMPBELL: L-L-LOSTFORWORDS-MYLIFEWITHASTUTTER-FREE StutteringProductions/LaughingHorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@Jekyll&Hyde,112HanoverStreet*01312252022• GridReEC4 WinneroftheBSAwritingawardandITVs'Stand-Up-Britain'finalist,Jaikexplores hislifeandstutter.'Genuinepathos'Scotsman.'SharpwitSmartone-liners'Evening Standard.'Originalgags'Listwww.jaikcampbell.com Aug4-12,14-25:160S(SSmins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 456789 10 II 12 1314 15 16 1718 192021 222324252627282930311 58
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JAMESDOWDESWELL-WINE
LittleRedDelicious
Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
James('Extras,'BBC2)throwsabananaskinunderthepretentiousworldofwine, cracksitssecretsandoffersitbacktothepeople.'Intelligentandinventive'Ust'A realmasterofthecomedian'scraft'Chortle,www.myspace.com/jamesdowdeswell PreviewAug2-3:19:05(SSmins)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,20-23: 19:05(SSmins)£850(£750) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:1905(SSmins)£9.50(£8.50) Worldpremiere•fcC31 9303 1341678910II 121314II161718192021222324212627;8a
JAMESSHERWOODSSOMEWHATPREMATURE REVIEWOF 2007
JamesSherwood
HolyroodToo@Faith,207Cowgate•0131 2259764•GridRef:E5
After2006'ssell-outshow(Brilliantlyconceived,veryfunny...phenomenalstage presence'Scotsman),Sherwoodturnshiswritingtalents(PrivateEye','MocktheWeek, 'NowShow1 www.sherwoodcomedy.com)toatopicalstand-upshow.'Savagesatire'SundayTimes.
PreviewAug3-4: I7:45(50mins)£3.00
Aug5-12,14-19,21-26:17:45(SOmins)£6.00
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JANEYGODLEY'SCHATSHOW
JANEYGODLEY
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•01312200885•GridReftE5 'Scodand'sfunniestwoman'Scotsmon.Theaward-winningcomedienneandbestsellingauthorknowseveryonefromtheguttertotheGroucho;herchatshowwill featuretopcomedians,celebritiesandgossip.Bignames,biglaughs,differentguests daily.www.janeygodley.co.uk/fringe2007
PreviewAug2-4:17:00(SOmins)£5.00 Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:17:00(SOmins)£8.00(£7.00) Aug6-9,13-16,20-23:17:00(SOmins)£7,00(£6.00)
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JANEYGODLEY-TELLITLIKE ITIS!
JANEYGODLEY
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare«01315566550 GridRef:F5
Themostoutspokenfemalestand-upinBritain'Telegraph.Mouthy,opinionated, unstoppable.'ThefemaleBillyConnolly'Independent'Trulyinspired...notafraidto saythevirtuallyunsayable...TheGodmotherofScottishcomedy'Scotsman. www.janeygodley.co.uk/fringe2007
PreviewAug1-3:19:00(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-5,10-12,17-19,24-26: 19:00(Ihr)£10.00(£8.50)Aug6-9,13-16,20-23,27:1900(Ihr)£9.00(£750)
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JANICE PHAYRE:WITH OCCASIONALSHOWERS
JanicePhayre
HolyroodToo@Faith,207Cowgate•01312259764•GridRef:E5
AwildlyinaccurateportrayaloflifeonMars.Aforcetobereckonedwith'Chortle. 'LitdeIrishFireball'BeatOz.ThemomentJanicewalkedonstageasanotter,she coulddonowrong'Scotsman.
PreviewAug3-4:18:45(SOmins)£3.00 Aug5-12,14-27:18:45(SOmins)£6.00(£5.00) HZ31 2303 2341678910II 12 314II161718192021222324212627a-a
JARLATHREGAN-NOBODYKNOWS...JARLATHREGAN EdCom?
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare*01316681633•GridRef:F5
Theaward-winningnewfaceofIrishcomedymakeshishugelyanticipatedFringe I debutAnhourofdelightfulcomedyfromthebrainofthebestIrishcomedianyou've ! neverheardof.
PreviewAug1-3:I6:00(lhr)£5.00Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:16:00(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 16:00(Ihr)£950(£8.50)
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JARREDCHRISTMAS:THE HEROSHOW
MickPerrinforJustforLaughsLive
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridReftE6
JarredChristmasisbackwithafun-fuelledgigglefestaboutheroics.Withalittlebit ofhistoryandalittlebitoffilth.'Likeable,intelligentandfullofunpredictableenergy' Scotsman2006.****SundayHerald2006.
PreviewAug1-3:19:10(Ihr)£5.00Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:19:10(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:19:10(Ihr)£950(£8.00)
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FreeComedy! Nothingtolosebutyourmind. Adultsonly! Thisisseriouslyweird. Veryveryfunny. VENUE158-3SOUTHQUEENSFERRYSTREETLANE-01314677215 seepage 7/ forshowinformation ‘A COMIC 111pm 1~27AUG I REVOLUTIONARY’ pleasapjcecourtyard 0131 5566550 ^ www.johnbishoponline.com utvu.edfringe.com seepage62forshowinformation
JASON BYRNE:SHYPIGS.WITHWIGS,HIDDEN IN THETWIGS
JasonByrne
Assembly©AssemblyHall,MoundPlace•01316233030»GridRef:E4
Guaranteedlaughsinabrandnewshowwhichwillripyouapartlikeatornado.Butin afunnyway.'Franklyhilarious'Scotsman'Effortlesslymasterful'EdinburghEveningNews. PreviewAug2-4:20:40(lhr)£5.00
Aug5-9,14-16,21-22:20:40(Ihr)£13.00(£1100)
Aug10-12,17-19,23-25:20:40(Ihr)£14.50(£13.50) Aug26:2l:30(lhr)£14.50(£13.50) Aug27:21:30(Ihr)£13.00(£12.00) Worldpremiere-BSa »303 2145678910II 12 31415 161718192021222324252627
JASON BYRNESTELLYIDEAWHICH MAYALSO WORKONTHE RADIOSHOW!
JasonByrne
Assembly@AssemblyHall,MoundPlace•01316233030 GridRef:E4
'Ilovedthisshowsomuchwehadameeting'Channel4.AIIchannelswelcome. Pleasebringcontractonthedayasthiswillsavetimeandhassle!
JESUS:THEGUANTANAMOYEARS
Abie
Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
JesusChristreturnstoearth,butdoesn'tgetpastUSimmigration:he'sabearded, Middle-Easternguy,preparedtodieasamartyr.2006sell-out'Deservesacomic sainthood'Stage;'Miraculous'.*****NationalStudent. www.myspace.com/abielaughs Aug16-18:2115(Ihr)£9,50(£8.50) , 29X31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829»3i
JEWISH COMEDY-FREEATLAST
IvorDembinaatLaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet*01315568974• GridRef:B6
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Aug10-12,16-19,23-26: 15:00(Ihr)£8.00
JASON COOK:MYCONFESSIONS
TheStandComedyClub
TheStandComedyClubII,16NorthStAndrewStreet>01315587272•GridRef:C5
TheDevilmakesworkforidlehands.Thankfully,Jasonhastakenupyourshare.A collectionoftruestoriescoveringshame,love,deathandredemption.'Topcomic' Metro.'Agreatcomedymind'BBC.
PreviewAug1I8:l5(lhr)£6.00(£5.00)
PreviewAug3:15:05(Ihr)£6.00(£5.00)
Atwo-weekonly,strictlykoshercomedydeal:admissionfree,gentileshalf-price. 'Cracklingone-liners'Scotsman.'Profoundbutalsoterriblyfunny'Guardian.'Ivor'sso funnyithurts'EveningStandard.'Laugh?Inearlyconverted'CrucifixionTimes. www.thinkbeforeyoulaugh.com Aug4-18:19:55(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920212223242526272829X3M
JIM BOWEN-YOUCAN'TBEATABITOF BULLY Ovation
Venue150atEICC.TheExchange•08704000886 GridReftF2
He'sback-thelegendaryhostof'Bullseye'andstarof'TheComedians'inashow crammedwithriotoustalesoflifebehindthedartboard.Fortwonightsonly-Super! Smashing!Great!
Aug4-12,14-26:14:55(Ihr)£7.00(£6.00)
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JASONJOHNWHITEHEAD-PRETENDINGTO BE RETARDEDISIMPOLITE!...ANDOTHERREVELATIONS
www.jjwhiteheadthecomic.com Assembly@EdinburghComedyRoom,TheTron,HunterSquare,RoyalMile• 01316233030«GridReftE5
TheAward-winningCanadiancomicreturns.'Entertainingandwitty,hismixof straight-to-audiencechatandindignantrantingmakeshimoneofthemostgenuine comedictalentsonshow'Independent PreviewAug3-4:19:30(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5-14,16-26:19:30(Ihr)£10.00(£9.00)
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JASON MANFORD
JasonManford
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6 Perriernominee2005.StarofChannel4's'8Outof10Cats'andXFM.**** 'Deservesacultfollowing'Scotsman.'Stillveryfunny'PeterKay.'Engagingandwitty' SundayTimes.'Atruemasterofobservationalcomedy'BBC. PreviewAug1-4:21:45(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5-9,14-16,20-23,27:21:45(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:45(Ihr)£10.50(£9.00) Worldpremiere»HBH 29303 12345678910II 12 31415161718192021222324252627
Aug16-17; 19:30(IhrISmins)£14.00(£1100)29X31123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829x3i
JIM TeamBOWES:COMPLAINING Productions
Ccubed,Brodie'sClose,Lawnmarket,RoyalMile•08452601234•GridReftE4
Mild-manneredandamiable,Jimwasnotonetocomplainuntillastyear'sFestival.No longerapressurecookerofquietannoyance,anewlyliberatedBowesexploresthe artofthepolitecomplaint'Veryfunny'bbc.co.uk. www.jimbowes.com
Aug2-3,13,20,27:20:15(45mins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:2ft15(45mins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:20:l5(45mins)£9,50(£8.50) Worldpremiere•Hggl 29X3 3345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627
JIMJEFFRIES-30 JimJeffries E4UdderBELLY'sPasture,BristoSquare•08707453083•GridRef:F5
ThediabolicallygiftedAussiestand-upreturns.Sell-out2004and2006.Contains jokes,swearing,andsensitivebitstoimpresstheladies.'Appallinglyfunny-youjust wanttoseeJeffriesoverandoveragain'****Scotsman. www.jim-jeffries.com PreviewAug2-4:2l50(lhr)£6.00 Aug5-9,13-14,16,20-23,27:21:50(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:2l:55(lhr)£I100(£I0.00) Worldpremiere•HSU 29303 3345678910II 1213 14 5161718192021222324252627
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:20:50(Ihr)£1150 Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:20:50(Ihr)£1450 29X3 2345678910II 1213 J 15161718192021222324252627
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Britishspinonthecomedysong.FreeShow!www.jayforeman.co.uk Aug4-25: I130(lhr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 29303 456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 161718 192021 2223242526272829303 i
JAYFOREMAN-20SONGS
ChildoftvProductions!LaughingHorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@MeadowBar,42-44BuccleuchStreet•01316676907•GridReftF6 FreshfromcausingaconsiderablestironYouTubeandMySpaceJayForemannow comestoEdinburghwithhispopular,quirky,sometimesdarkandquintessentially
JERRYSADOWITZ-COMEDIAN,MAGICIAN, PSYCHOPATH JerrySadowitz E4UdderBELLY'sPasture,BristoSquare•08707453083•GridReftF5 Backagain,purelytoembarrasstheindustryandthecomicswhorampantlyplagiarise fromhim...'Funniestcomedianinthecountry'Guardian.'Phenomenalsleightofhand' Times.'Themostexcitingshowintown!'Metro. PreviewAug2-3:2050(Ihr)£8.00
JIMMYCARR- REPEATOFFENDERChambersManagement Venue150atEICC.TheExchange•08704000886•GridReftF2 2006BritishComedyAward-WinnerandhostofC4'shitshow'8/10Cats,'Jimmy returnstoEdinburghtokickoffhisbrandnewtour,'RepeatOffender.'Bookearlyto avoiddisappointment(or,alternatively,loweryourexpectations). Aug16-19,23-26:2KX)(lhrIQmins)£I4.00(£I200) Work!premiere 29X31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425 26272829x311 JIMMYTINGLE FORPRESIDENT Assembly Assembly@HillStreetTheatre,19HillStreet«01316233030•GridReftD3 Comedianand'60Minutes'commentatorJimmyTingletakesonthestatusquoof Americanpoliticswithfresh,irreverentandinsightfulwitashetosseshishatintothe democraticfrenzyofthe2008AmericanPresidentialcampaign. PreviewAug3-4:13:40(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5-9,14-16,20-22,27:13:40(Ihr)£10.50(£9.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:I3:40(lhr)£11.50(£10.00) Europeanpremiere•BEH 345678910II 12 31415 161718192021222324252627 60
Fromtheformer Producersof TheCafeRoyal The Caves •253Cowgate* Afternoon silliness [sMiRNOrT] Wed 1 ~ Mon 27 Aug except14&21Aug 6.40pm [7.40pm] Pleasance Cabaret Bar coraio PLEASANCE 01315566550 wwiijleasnict.ce.glij seepage47forshowinformation 24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com COMEDY underbelqproductionsandmarshalcorxJolproudqpresent rebeccq drqoaale is: one uoman... in sevenal pieces variety'stoptentowatchincomedL)2006 timemagazine'scomedqinnovators2006 "thatraritt)inthetired-outworldoP stand-upcomedi)-arealoriginal" timemagazine bestbreakoutperPormer hbocomedyPestivalW spunfcqandsmart" Chicagotribune HowardRead,DougieDunlop, THECAVES• StephenCarlin&Amused MooseComedyStarlets ^ seepage252forshowinformation iq-ab 2nd-2 seepage87forshowinformation
JIMMYTINGLE'SAMERICAN DREAM
AssemblyanddirectedbyLarryArrick
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet*01316233030•GridRef:D4
Inhisownuniquestyle,comedianandformer'60Minutes'commentator,Jimmy Tingle,weavescomedy,politics,commentaryandstorytellingintothefabricofthe Americanexperiencetoproduceanhilarious,topicalandthought-provokingevening oftheatre.
PreviewAug2-4:2200(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,14-16,21-22,27:22:00(Ihr)£10.50(£9.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:22:00(Ihr)£11.50(£10.00) Europeanpremiere•QEH 2303 U4J678910II 12 31415 161718192021 222324252627
JOANNANEARY'S LITTLEMOMENTS
Show+TellProductions
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance»01315566550«GridRef:E6
Aninfinityofquick-firecharactersandmischiefsqueezedintothetinyframeof PerrierNewcomer-nominatedstarofBBC2's'Ideal.''Gloriouslydifferent,sublimely funny'Standard.'One-womanFastShow'Guardian.'FunniestthinginEdinburgh'Times. *****ThreeWeeks.
PreviewAug2-4:16:45(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13-16,20-23:16:45(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 16:45(Ihr)£9,50(£8,00)
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JOCAULFIELDGOESTO HELL
JoCaulfield
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030•GridRef:D4
Award-winningcomedianwithdevilishlyoutrageousshow.Razor-sharpobservations andscandalousone-liners.'Regularlybringsaudiencestotheirkneeswithlaughter' EveningStandard.'Wonderfullybitchy'Observer.'Beautifullytimedmaterial'Independent. 'Compulsiveviewing'Scotsman.
PreviewAug2-4:I9:30(lhr)£6.00 Aug5-9,13-16,20-22,27:19:30(Ihr)£11.50(£10.50) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:1930(Ihr)£1250(£11,50) Worldpremiere•HSU 913 1345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
JOCOFFEY:MYDADSCARAVAN IS RUBBISH ...
JoCoffey
HolyroodToo@Faith,207Cowgate•01312259764•GridRef:E5 Stand-up,storytellingandtheoddsongfromthecircuit'sthirdsmallestcomedian.'... light-heartedwit'Chortle.'...nostalgicandfunny'BBC. Aug12-26:I4:45(45mins)£5.00(£4.00) Europeanpremiere 29303112345678910I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
JODYKAMALI:BACKPACKER
JodyKamali
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket•08702410136*GridRef:E4 Travellers.Hostel.Israelis.Stories.Adventure.Hammocks.'LonelyPlanet.'Aussies. Coldshowers.Dorms.Sex.Mosquitos.LatinAmerica.JodyKamali-oneman,five characters.'Ridiculouslyfun'ThreeWeeks.'Fantasticcharactercomedy'MTV.Very funny'FringeReport.
PreviewAug2-3:I950(55mins)£5.00 Aug4-12,14-26:1950(55mins)£7.50(£6.50)
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JOHN BISHOP:SHOVEYOURJOB UPYOURARSE
JohnBishop
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
Wouldyouleaveasuccessfulcareertotryandmakepeoplelaughforaliving?
Johndid.Findoutwhyhesaidwhateveryonewantstosometimessay.'Acomic revolutionary'Independent.
PreviewAug1-4:23:00(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5-9,14-16,20-23,27:23:00(Ihr)£950(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:23:00(Ihr)£10.50(£9.00)
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JOHN GORDILLO:FREE
JohnGordillo
LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonStreet•01316677533• GridReftF5
Funnythingssaidaloudby'oneofourfineststand-ups'(LondonEveningStandard). 'Inspired'EdinburghEveningNews.'Arefreshingperformerwithacanonofintelligent, provocativematerial'Chortle.Newnon-drowsyformula,www.freefestival.com Aug6,8-13,15-20,22-25: 17:00(SOmins)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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JOHN HEGLEY:LETTERSTOAN EARWIG
JonhHegley
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
Includesspokenworms,songandpoemsabouthumansandglove.Settings:Paris, NewYorkandLuton.'Delightfullyinventive'Guardian.'Genuinelyfunny'PoetryReview. 'Awesomelymundane'somepaper. Aug8-9,13-16,21-23,27:I300(lhr5mins)£10.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 13:00(IhrSmins)£11.00(£8.00)
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THEJOHNNYFOREIGNERCOMEDYSHOW
VariousInternationalStand-Ups/PBH'sFreeFringe
ThePhoenix,46BroughtonStreet•GridReftB5
Peopleallovertheworldlaughatdifferentthingsandatthesamethingstoo.Isn't thatfunny?Fourforeignstand-upcomicsexplorethismysticalirony(wellthree,the Americandoesn'tunderstandirony). Aug4-25:17:15(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 29303 45678910II 12 13 1415 161718192021 22232425262728M3M
JOHNNY MILLERPRESENTS...MIKEGH-HOOLY&
RICH JohnnyLUKEMillerpresents... Cbaraka,InfirmaryStreet•08452601234•GridReftE5
Smash-hitdouble-actMikeandRichdesperatelyattempttoperformtheshow they'verehearsed,butareambushedbytheirowncharactershellbentonstealing theirlimelight,frommimingclownstoabad-asssock-puppetcop. Aug1-3,13,20,27:I9:00(50mins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug4,6-7,9-10,14-17,21-24:19:00(SOmins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:19:00(SOmins)£9.50(£8.50) Worldpremiere•OSH 29303111345678910II 1213 1415161718192021 222324252627
JOKES,STORIESANDADIFFERENTGUESTEVERY NIGHT(FREE)
MattPrice/PBH'sFreeFringe
ThePhoenix,46BroughtonStreet•GridReftB5
Afreecomedykickaboutthatdoeswhatitsaysonthetin.FeaturingMattPrice-'a greatstoryteller'LeicesterMercury,'hasextraordinarytalestotell'Scotsman.Plusguests. Aug4-25:21:00(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 2t 45678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627282930311
JON RICHARDSON:SPATULAPAD
JonRichardson
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550*GridRef:E6
Inhiseagerlyanticipateddebutshow,theBBC6musicfavouriteunleashesthe comedyofhisobsessivecompulsions.Discoverthewonderoftessellationandreject promiscuityforhome-cooking.'Faultlessthroughout'bbc.co.uk.'Herocked'Scotsman. PreviewAug1-4:20.30(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5-9,13-16,20-23,27:20:30(Ihr)£11.00(£9.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:20:30(Ihr)£1X00(£10.50) Worldpremiere•HSU 293031234567891011 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
JUSTAMINUTE
BBCRADIO4
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550-GridRef:E6
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JUSTIN MOORHOUSE-WHO'STHE DADDY?
JustinMoorhouse
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
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JUSTSOEVERSLIGHTLY
JustsoEverSlightly
DiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket*01312258961-GridRef:E4
Thisteenagedouble-act'shilariousthirdFringehelpingwelcomesyoutothefuture ofsketchcomedy:aneclecticmixtureoftransvestites,royaltyandNEDs.Youknow, everydaystuff.'Naturalcomedytalent'ThreeWeeks.
Aug6-II:15:30(40mins)£4.00 Aug20-25:2l:30(40mins)£4.00
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KAMASUTRA:FROM INDIAWITH LOVE-FREE
PapaCJ
LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonStreet*01316677533• GridRef:F5
Reviewedasthe'IndianChrisRock,'PapaCJ'scutting-edgecomedyandsocial commentaryrepresentstherisingvoiceofabillionpeople-freshandentertaining withaslystinginthetail!
Aug6,8-13,15-20,22-25: 18:10(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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KAREN DUNBAR
GildedBalloonProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare>01316681633•GridRef:F5
Rosed'OrnomineecomedienneKarenDunbarreturnstotheGildedBalloonwith anall-newstand-upshow.TheTVdivainthelivearenaisasightnottomiss.Better feltthantelt!
PreviewAug2-4:20:30(Ihr)£7.00 Aug5-6,10-12,17:20:30(lhr)£13.00(£1100) Aug7-9,13-16:20:30(Ihr)£1200(£11.00) HSU 2°303M134S6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19202122232425262728293031
KATE MCLENNAN-THEDEBUTANTEDIARIES
GildedBalloonProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633*GridRef:F5
BarryAwardnominee2007MelbourneComedyFestival.Winner'BestComedy' and'BestNewcomer'2006MelbourneFringe.A'MeanGirls'meets'Carrie'comedy. 'Reallyhysterical’Beat'Awinner...averybigtalent' Age.
PreviewAug1-4: 17:15(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27: 17:15(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 17:15(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)
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KEARAMURPHY:LITTLE
LOVEAFFAIRS
KearaMurphyIPBH'sFreeFringe
TheOuthouse,I2ABroughtonStreetLane•GridRefiCS
Expressivecharacter-comedy.Totalsell-outGlasgowComedyFestival2007.'Exudes Glaswegiancharm'Scotsman.'Effectiveandtalented:hermotormouthdeliverymakes BenEltonlooklikeStephenHawking'Chortle.'Comicgenius'List.'Outstanding impersonations'EveningNews. www.freefringe.org
Aug4-12,14-25: 19:45(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) 29303 456789101112 31415 161718 192021 222324252627282930311
KIM GildedHOPE-IT'SABOUTTIME BalloonProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633«GridRef:F5
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KIRSTEN OBRIEN -CONFESSIONSOFACHILDRENS
TVPRESENTER
KirstenO'Brien
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
Kirstendoeskidstelly.She'sdoneitfor11years.She'sgotstories.Ridiculousones. Shewantstotellthemtoyou.Butdon'tbringyourkids-they'llgetupset PreviewAug1-3:I4:l0(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-6,8-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:14:10(Ihr)£7.50(£6.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 14:10(Ihr)£8.50(£7,00)
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KISSING COUSINS
KissingCousins
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens•01316678940•GridRef:F5
CatchthiscosycaravantourridingoutonBritain'slonesomehighways,hitchingupin atownnearyou.Hearinspirationalstoriesoflovereborn,hurtmendedandbetrayal reveng'dthroughtheredemptivehonkytonkin'powerofcountrymusic!
Aug13-14:2100(1hrIQmins)£8.00(£6.00)
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DANIELKITSON
TheStandComedyClub
TheStandComedyClub,5YorkPlace•01315587272•GridRef:C5
Daniel'sdefinitelydoingsomething.He'snotcertainwhatyetItcouldbesolostandup,messingwithothers,orastorything.It'sagesawayreally.Probablybesttocall nearerthetimeandfindoutwhathedecided.
Aug5-9,12-16,19-23,26:23:30(Ihr30mins)£9.00 Worldpremiere 56789 101112 13 14 15 16 1718192021 222324252627282930311
KIT&THEWIDOW:AFEWNEWSONGSAND LOTS OF FREE PARKING
Kit&TheWidow
StagebyStageEdinburghAcademy,42HendersonRow•07816671450•GridReft83
SodthecarbonfootprintMirror,signal,manoeuvre.Tabloid,toothpaste,Salisbury Plain.Fringeveteranswithrandomassociationandapiano.Non-driverswelcome. 'Achinglyfunny'Times.'Unmissable'TimeOut. Aug15-16,20-21,23:19:00(Ihr)£12.00(£10.00)
Aug17,24:l8.<X)(lhr)£12.00(£10.00)
Aug17,24:20:00(Ihr)£1200(£10.00)
Aug18-19,22,25: I4:00(lhr)£I200(£!0.00)Aug18,25:19:30(Ihr)£1200(£10.00)
Aug26: 1600(Ihr)£1200(£10.00) Worldpremiere 29303112345678910II 12131415 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728293031i
KITTYFLANAGAN -AFESTIVALOF ME MickPerrinforJustforLaughsLive PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare•01315566550•GridRef:F5 Stand-up.Film.Music.Thestand-upisfunny.Theshortfilmhaswonawards.Themusic isananthem,inspiringyounggirlsaroundtheworldtoputtheirunderpantsbackon. 'Brilliant' PreviewAug1-3:20:20(lhr)£5.00 Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27:20:20(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:20.20(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00) Europeanpremiere•HSU 29303 1234567891011 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
KOMIC KAOSKABARET- FREE!
Initforthemoney-PBHFreeFringe ThePhoenix,46BroughtonStreet•GridRef:B5 Apickandmixoffreshandmaturedcontemporaryvarietyartistswillwhoretheir artandflashtheirsoulsforyourpleasure,amusementandsmallchange. www.hourspace.co.uk Aug4-25:22:20(lhr30mins)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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LADIESMONTHLY
BeaHollandandSamanthaSanns
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*0131SS66550•GridRef:E6
JoinSamanthaandBeaforyourdailydoseofmirth,mockeryandmediawhoring. Flickthroughtheirmagazine-stylemayhem,sniggerattheirsavagecelebrityslatings andrevelintheirwry,randomraucouscomedyandsong. PreviewAug1-4:19:15(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,14-16,20-23,27:I9:l5(lhr)£9.50(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 19:15(Ihr)£10.50(£9.00)
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LADTODAD
LindsayWebb
JusttheTonic@TheCaves,253Cowgate•01312082351•GridRef:E5
Hotoffthebackofa****debutwith'Foolosophy.'Lindsayreturnswithfrank,honest andopenobservationsofthemodernchallengesfortheLadsoftheworldto becomeDads.'FirstclassAussiehumourwithafreshtwist'List. Aug5-13,15-20,22-27:I7:30(lhr)£9.00(£8.00)
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LATE& LaughingFREE@HILLSIDE
HorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Hillside,11HillsideCrescent•01315569332•GridRef:C6
NikCoppin,DizzyHigh,JaneHillandPaulRicketts.Fourgreatcomics-four disparatehaircuts-plusanightlyspecialguestinashowthat'sutterlyfunny,fairlylate, thrillinglyliveandtotallyfree.Moreinfo:www.myspace.com/lateandfree Aug5-7,9-14,16-21,23-27:22:30(lhr30mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Woridpremiere 29X3 2 5678910 II 12 13 141516 1718 192021222324252627
LATE NIGHTLOUNGEWITH REGGIEWATTS
TheGreenRoom
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet*01312200885•GridReftE5
Chillatthelate-nightcomedyafter-partywithamusician'ssoul.MalcolmHardee andAndyKaufmanAward-winnerReggieWattstakesyoutoaplacewherepleasure prevails.
PreviewAug2-4:0l:00(2hrs)£7.00
Aug5,10-11,17-19,24-26:01flO(2hrs)£10.00(£9.00)
Aug6-9,13-16,20-23:OltX3(2hrs)£9,00(£8.00)
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LATE N'LIVE
GildedBalloonProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare 01316681633 GridReftF5
Thelate-nightFestivalfavouritewiththepickofthebestcomicsfromtheFringeand themostirresistiblelivebands.'Thebestlatenighthangout'Independent.'Theinplaceforthecomedycrowd’Scotsman.
PreviewAug3-4:0IKX)(4hrs)£10.00
Aug5-6:0100(4hrs)£10.00
Aug7-9,13-16,20-23:0100(4hrs)£1250(£10.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-27:0100(4hrs)£15.00(£12.50) 29X3 345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
THE UnderbellyLATESHOWProductions
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083»GridRef:E5
Thebiggestcomedynamesinthemostintimateofspaces.Topcomedybillsthatyou don'thavetosharewithhundredsofotherpeople.Seewww.underbelly.co.ukfor dailyline-ups.
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LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonSt•01316677533• GridRef:F5 Stand-upcomedyfromSuzyBennett(Winner,FunnyWomen2006;Finalist,Jimmy
LAUGHING HORSE FREECOMEDYSELECTION
LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet*01315S68974•GridRef:B6
Afantasticselectionofstand-upcomedytalentfromacrosstheFringeFestival, Scotlandandaroundtheworld.Differentline-upseverynightAllforfree!Cheap drink.Latebar!Greatatmosphere!Sell-outFringe2004/2005/2006. www.laughinghorsefringe.co.uk Aug4-14,16-25:22:00(2hrs30mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Aug26-31:21:00(2hrs30nnins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Sep1:20:30(2hrs30mins)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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LAUGHING HORSE FREE FESTIVALSELECTION
LaughingHorseFreeFestival@SmirnoffUnderbelly Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Asucculentsmorgasbordoftopcomedianseverylunchtime,selectedfromacross theFringe...LiveandfreeeverydayattheUnderbelly.Differentperformersevery day!Biglaughs!Allforfree!'ChoiceComedy'ThreeWeeks. www.laughinghorsefringe.co.uk Aug2-26:13:40(55mins)(FreeTicketed) Worldpremiere 29303 2345678910II 1213 14IS 161718192021222324252627282930311
LAUGHING HORSE FREE LATE NIGHTCOMEDY
LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@MeadowBar,42-44BucdeuchStreet*01316676907• GridRef:F6
It'slate...It'slive...It'sfree!Thebestinlate-nightcomedy,withanever-changinglineupofcomediansfromacrosstheFringe...Edinburgh'smostintimatelate-nightshow. Andit'sfree!Sell-outFringe2006. www.laughinghorsefringe.co.uk Aug4-25:01:05(IhrSSmins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 2c333 45678910II 12 13 1415 1617181920212223242526272822303m
LAUGHING HORSE FREE PICKOFTHE FRINGE
LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@JekyM&Hyde,112HanoverStreet•01312252022•GridReftC4 TopcomediansfromacrosstheFringe...Competitionwinners...Thebestnewtalent Differentline-upseverynightAbsolutelythebestwaytoseegreatFringecomedy -Andit'sfree!Sell-outFringe2004/2005/2006. www.laughinghorsefringe.co.uk Aug4-25:19:40(IhrISmins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 293031 45678910II 12 13 1415 16 1718 192021 222324252627282930311
LAUGHTERATLUNCHTIME
BryanLaceyandLucyJagger/PBH'sFreeFringe
TheIvanhoe,6SouthStDavidStreet.•GridReftD4
BryanLacey,aYorkshireladwithawarpedperspectivewho,ifyoudaretojoin, willguideyouthroughhisworld!Lucyjaggerdeliverstwistedtalesaswellas observationalstand-up. Aug5-25:13:15(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Europeanpremiere 5678910 II 12 13 14IS 161718192021 22232425262728»303M
LAWRENCE LEUNG LEARNSTOBREAKDANCE
AustralianComedyManagement
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030•GridReftD4
Lawrence('Sucker,''SecretSocietyShow')isonaquesttobecoolerthanhisolder, bass-gultar-playingbrother.Sell-outMelbourneComedyFestival.'Thepacenever slackens,thelaughterisfrequentandthecontentisbeautifullytimed'Age.
PreviewAug2-4:2l:30(lhr)£5.00 Aug5-9,14-16,20-22,27:21:30(Ihr)£11.00(£10.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:2l:30(lhr)£I100(£I1.00) Europeanpremiere»HZHI 9303 2345678910II 12131415 161718192021 222324252627
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Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Intelligentsatiretooutrageousslapstickinashowproudlydefinedbyitscomic diversity.You'dbehard-pushednottoenjoytheLeedsTealights'freshtakeonsketch comedy.
PreviewAug2-3:14:00(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23: 14:00(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:14:00(Ihr)£9,00(£8.00) Worldpremiere•QEU
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LeeNess HolyroodToo@Faith,207Cowgate•01312259764•GridRef:E5
'Seethingwithmisanthropy.Asslickasyou'llseeinthecountry!'List.'Don'texpect GrahamNorton.He'sascampasMelGibson.Hilarious!'Scotsman.You'rean entertainer'JohnnyVegas. Aug12-26:12:45(Ihr)£5.00(£3.00)(£2.00U) Worldpremiere 29303112315678910II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 2223 242S26272829303ii
LIAM MULLONES HEALTH+SAFETY
LiamMullone
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
Long-awaiteddebutfromTimesobituarist,ex-gravediggerandcircuitmaverick.Don't feardeath.Lovelife.Smokementhol.Distrusthedgehogs.'Mullonewillhitthebigtime' EveningStandard.'Brilliant-atourdeforce'JohnPidgeon,BBCRadio. PreviewAugI-3:23:00(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:23:00(Ihr)£7.50(£6.00)Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:23:00(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00) Worldpremiere•Em 29303 1234167891011 1213 4151617181920212223242S26272 <
LiamSpeirsandBennyBoot/LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Hillside,11HillsideCrescent•01315569332»GridReftC6
LiamSpeirsdeliversdaft,childish,fungagswithcolourfulobservationsandanecdotes. BennyBootdeliversjokes.Set-up,punchline,pausesforlaughterandrepeatsthis formulafor25minutes,www.freefestival.co.uk
Aug4-25: 12:05(25mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 4S678910 II 1213 14IS 161718 192021 222324252627282930311
LIANE ROSSSTRAIGHTTOTHE POINT
LianeRoss-LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@EdinburghCityFootballClub,7Baxter'sPlace,LeithWalk• 01315573838•GridReflC6
Anhilarioushour,withthesassyLianeRoss.She'ssharpandblunt,whichwouldn't bepossibleifshewereapencil.Frankishermiddlenameandshe'snotshyabout dishingitout
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LIFECHANGINGCOMEDY- FREE
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LaughingHorse@Jekyll&Hyde,112HanoverStreet•01312252022«GridReftC4
Termsandconditionsapplylivescangodownaswellasup.Learnfromamanwhohad itall,lostitallandisdesperatelytryingtogetitallback.Happinesssubjetttoavailability Aug4-12,14-25:I8:30(55mins)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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Worldpremiere 4S678910 II 12 314IS 161718 192021 2223242S2627:s LIFE,LOVEANDTUMOURS-FREE KennethBulger LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet•01315568974«GridRef:B6 Cancer;forbiddenterritoryforanycomedian,surely?Howcanmalignancybefunny? Itcan,trustme.Astoryofsurvival,tantrumsandbadhats! Aug12-18: 18:45(45mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere .3. fa78q iC 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 j 20: :2232425262? LIGHT,SHADE,LEMONADE HowardRead JusttheTonic@TheCaves,253Cowgate•01312082351«GridRef:E5 Out-sizedPerriernomineeforceshimselftowritesomerudejokes,butdoesn'tapprove. 'SurrealGenius'List.StarofParamount's'TheWorldStandsUp,'ITV2's'Comedy Cuts,'R4'sforthcoming'PeacefullyInTheirSleeps.'Disclaimer:containsnolemonade. PreviewAug3-4:2l:30(lhr)£5.00 Aug5-10,12-26:21:30(Ihr)£9,00(£7,00) Woridpremiere•HSU 303 345678910 1213 14IS 161718 192021 2223242S262728293031 LIMMYSSHOW TheStandComedyClub TheStandComedyClubII,16NorthStAndrewSt•01315587272•GridRef-CS Followinghishugelysuccessful'WorldofGlasgow'podcastandrecord-breakingselloutshowsatthecity'scomedyfestival,internetphenomenonLimmy(Limmy.com) presentshismadcapmixofsurrealsketchesanddaftvideos.'Brilliantimagination' Times.'ThanksLimmy'FranzFerdinand. PreviewAugI:20-55(Ihr)£6.00(£5.00) PreviewAug2:17.00(Ihr)£6.00(£5.00) Aug4-12,14-26:1605(Ihr)£7.00(£6,00) Woridpremiere 2930311134$678910II 121314IS 161718192021 2223242S26272829303m
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LIZBENTLEY: I'VEONLYGOTMYSELFTO BLAME LIZBENTLEY
JusttheTonic@TheCaves,253Cowgate•01312082351•GridRef:E5
WelcometoLiz'sUniverseofukulele,CasiokeyboardandCognitiveBehavioural TherapyDistortion.Therapistbyday.ClientbynightPerformeratnoon.'Definitely oneofmyFringehighlights'*****ThreeWeeks.www.lizbentley.co.uk
PreviewAug3-4:12:00(SOmins)£5.00(£3.00) Aug5*13,15-20,22-26:12.00(SOmins)£7.00(£5.00) Europeanpremiere•HSU 293031 3456789 10II 12 13 1415 161718 1920 2223242526272S»303<
SEAN LOCKSeanLock
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridReftE6
Aheadofhisnationaltourthestarof'8OutOf10Cats'&'15Storey'sHigh',test drivesaloadofnewjokesinalimitedEdinburghrun.'Criminallyfunny'ScotlandOn Sunday.'Punchy,inventive,superb'Times.
PreviewAug2:2000(Ihr)£5.00 Aug3-9:2000(lhr)£I200(£10.50) Aug10-12:2000(Ihr)£13.00(£11.50)
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THE LONDON UNDERGROUNDSONG (AND EVEN MORE AmateurBALLADS)
Transplants
Medina&Negotiants,45-47LothianStreet•0131 2256313•GridReftF5
AnunsettlingeveningofsongsbyDrAdamKay-physician,musicianandInternet demi-god.'Wonderful...Thebestcomedysongsoutthere'Oiortle.'Extremelyfunny' Telegraph.'Culthit'Times.Unsuitableforelderlyrelatives.
Aug11-13,15-18:I900(55mins)£8.00(£5.00) Aug11-13,15-18:21:00(SSmins)£8.00(£5.00)
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LOOSE ENDS
BBCRADIO4
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
BBCRadio4'slooseEnds'returnstotheGrand!Comejoinustohearamixoflive music,stand-upcomedyandconversation. Aug18:11:00(4Smins)(FreeTicketed) 293031 12345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
LOSTIN MUSIC-FREE
TommyMackandFriends/LaughingHorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@Hillside,11HillsideCrescent•01315569332«GridRef:C6
Childishfantasymeetsnear-autisticobsessionwithRock'n'rollmythologyandscant regardforlibellaws:cartoonishpop-starcaricaturespropelanepictaleofmurder, vengeanceand-whoknows-maybeevenasongortwo.www.freefestival.co.uk Aug4-7,9-14,16-21,23-25:15:30(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 456789 10 II 12 13 14 516 1718 192021 2223242526272829303m
THE LOSTTAPESOFTOM BELL
TomBell/PBH’sFreeFringe
TheWhiteHorse,266Cannongate*GridReftD6
Age7,TomBellrecordedhisinnermostthoughts.Now26,andstilltalkingtohimself, hepresentsaseriesofinterviewswiththesetapes.Heart-warmingcomedywith toastandprizes. 'Brilliantlysilly'Metro,www.tombell.orgAug4-6,8-13,15-20,22-25:13:45(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed)
THE LUCKY 13 SHOW
VinceFluke
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•01312200885•GridRef:E5
COMEDY seepage89forshowinformation
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12 13 14 15 16 17 18
FeverrisesasthesecondhalfofthisFringekicks-offat'Lucky13':themulti-media comedyeventthatclimaxesfirst-weekFestivalactionbyinfusingvideosegmentswith liveperformancesbystand-outstand-upstars. Aug13:22<X)(lhr30mins)£9.00 Worldpremiere 293031123456789
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192021 22232425262728293031 LUCY PORTERSLOVE-INLucyPorter PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6 Lucy'sfestivalshowshavebeensell-outhitseveryyearsince2003.Thisisindisputably herbestshowyet'Intelligentandsavvy'EdinburghEveningNews.'Guaranteedtobea feel-goodhour'Scotsman.BookEarly!
PreviewAug1-3:I9:50(lhr)£7.00 Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27:19:50(Ihr)£1250(£11.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:19:50(Ihr)£13.50(£12.00) premia.Firm 29303 11345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000 DIRECT FROM HER SELL-OUT UKTOUR BYARRANGEMENT' FftIVlAIVINn ONE WORLD ALLIANCE BRANDNEWSHOW FEATURING ‘Thesupremelybitchyspoofairstewardess.Adeliciouscomiccreation’ I TheIndependent | 3-26Aug (NOT8&15,PREV.3) seepage81 forshowinformation 8:55pm 01316233030 assembly Chortle innHilit? BiRDfnpn “Wonderful”/cot/mon “Uniquelytalented”Evening/tandard tngagmgiy miHe/ the/illy and the douunright ujrong” PlEASANCE 01315566550 7om >,,-27thfiuQ(nol13th) # r I I I my/pace.com/mamu/birdman # r I mQfku/bifdmon.commy/pQce.com/mQfKu/bifdmQn ckproduction/.co.uk seepage 72forshowinformation Full Monty meets * Chorus Line PLEASANCEj ‘Hilarious’ ‘TheFlandersandSwannoftheiPodgeneration’ TimeOut ‘ThebestactinJoantheirpricerange’ Rivers seepage65forshowinformation StagebyStageEdinburghAcademy 70
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
LUKEWRIGHT,POET& MAN
LukeWright
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridReftE6
Slickwitandpoignantbitsastheacerbicword-slingercomesofage.'Averygood poetindeed.'Guardian.'Dark,hilariousandtenderpoems.'EveningStandard.**** Metro.****List.****Scotsman.****Chortle.*****Herald.
PreviewAug1-3: I7:l0(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13-16,20-23: 17:10(Ihr)£9.00(£7.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-25:17:10(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00) Worldpremiere H3H 29303 12345678910II 1213 1415 16171819202122232425262728930311
LUKEWRIGHTS POETRY PARTY
LukeWrightlEscalatorEastToEdinburgh DrRoberts'MagicBus,MiddleMeadowsWalk,TheMeadows•07790235963• GridReftG5
Risingpoetrysuperstarthrowsfreetwo-dayparty.Toppoeticentertainment featuringJohnHegley,MurrayLachlanYoung,LemnSissay,FrancescaBeard,Martin Newell,Aislel6,RoddyLumsden,TimTurnbull,KatFrancoisandmanymore. www.easttoedinburgh.co.uk
Aug11-12:IZ-00(l2hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed)
Aug11-12:1300(1Ihrs)(FreeNon-ticketed)
Aug11-12:I4:00(l0hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed)
Aug11-12:ISOO(9hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed)
Aug11-12:1600(8hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed)
Aug11-12:I700(7hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed)
Aug11-12:1800(6hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed)
Aug11-12:19.00(5hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed)
Aug11-12:2000(4hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed)
Aug11-12:2IO0(3hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed)
Aug11-12:2200(2hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed)
Aug11-12:2300(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
LUNCHBOXLIVE
NeilMastersandUnderbelly
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Thebestbitsofstand-upcomedy,theatreandsketchfromacrosstheFringe.Tryabit ofthis,haveabitofthat...we'llshowyouwhattogoandseelaterintheday. Aug4-26:1220(Ihr)£7.00 0211 45678910 II 1213 1415 1617181920212223242526272829303
LUNCHWITHTHE HAMILTONS:SECOND HELPING!
RichardJordanProductionsLtdandPleasance PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare*01315566550•GridReftF5
Edinburgh'sGoldenCouplearebackwithevenmorecelebrityguests,gossip, surprises...andchampagne!Sopackyourlunch-boxandbookearlytojoinChristine I andNeilforthebestfun-filledlunch-houratthefestival. ! Aug4-5:13:00(Ihr)£5.00
Aug6-8,12-13,15,20-23,27:13:00(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:13:00(Ihr)£10.50(£9.00) Aug18,25:00:00(Ihr)£12.50 29303 12345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627
FRED MACAULAY
FredMacAulay
Assembly@TheQueen'sHall,ClerkSt»013166820l9orQI3l6233030•GridReftG6
Oneofthefunniesthoursofstand-upyou'llsee,Fredisbackforfournightsonly.It's theQueen'sHallandshedoesn'tletTom,DickorHarryuseit!'MacAulayhadthe audienceinstitches'HollywoodReporter. Aug16-17:19:30(Ihr)£14.00(£12.00)
Aug18-19:l9J0(lhr)£I4.00(£I200) Worldpremiere I 93031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223242526272893031
MACAULAYANDCO.
BBCRadioScotland
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens*01316678940•GridRef:F5
BroadcastonBBCRadioScodandandBBC7.Oneofthetoptenticketedevents attheFringe.FredMacAulayandhisteambringyouthepickofcomedyandmusic 1 fromthefestival.
Aug13-17,20-24:09:30(lhr30mins)(FreeNon-ticketed)
MAEVE HIGGINS:MY NEWS
edcomJ
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030 GridReftD4
'HahaYum'wasdelicious,butLillyisbusypaintingandthefunniesarepretty sweetontheirown.Comehearmynews,it'strueandgood!'Delightful...quietly wonderful'****Chortle.MaevestarsinRTF's'NakedCamera'.
Aug2-4: 19:00(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,14-16,20-23,27:19:00(Ihr)£10.50(£9.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:1900(Ihr)£11.50(£10.50) Europeanpremiere 9303 2345678910II 12131415 161718192021 222324252627
MAKE MEAN ImprobabblelPBH'sOFFERFreeFringe
TheIvanhoe,6SouthStDavidStreet.•GridReftD4
Improbabblepresentanhourofhilariousimprovisationgames.Packedwithlaughs andcomedysketches,notwoshowsareeverthesame.Themostfunyouwillever haveinaroomfullofstrangers'List
Aug4-26:17:55(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) 230 45678910II 1213 1415 16171819202122232425262728930311
MANOSTHEGREEK- FREE
ManoslLaughingHorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonStreet*01316677533• GridRef:F5
AreallGreekshomosexuals?AreGreekwomenreallyhairy?Isthereanywordin English,notGreek?Werethere300Spartans?Wheredoesconcretecomefrom? Manosgivesdefiniteanswers.AGreekBorat?Youdecide. www.myspace.com/mrpaparopoulos Aug6-25:12:30(30mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 67891011 1213 1415 161718 192021 22232425262728930311
THE MANWHO DISCOVEREDTHE KAMASUTRA TimFitzHigham
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridReftE6
Thesexiestbookeverwritteninspiresthenewshowfromthemanwhobrought you'PaperBoat','Untitled'androwedthechannelinabath.'Beguiling'Telegraph, 'Inspired'List,'Amustsee'Independent PreviewAug1-3:1800(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-8,13-15,20-22,27: 1800(Ihr)£7.50(£6.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:1800(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00) Europeanpremiere•EK31 939 11345678910II 12 13 1415 161718192021 222324252627
MARCIABROWN THEUNSUNG DIVA!
AndyJordanProductions
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare»0I3I5566550•GridReftF5
TamekaEmpsonfromhitTVseries'3NonBlondes'bringsherhilariouscharacterto thestage.WithoutrageouscomedyandclassicMotownhits,Marciatellsusthestory ofherraunchyandeventfullovelife.
PreviewAug4:1900(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,14-16,20-23: 1900(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:1900(Ihr)£Ii.00(£9.00) WHU 45678910 II 12 31415 161718 192021 22232425262728930311
MARC MARON & KIRKFOX
GildedBalloonProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BnstoSquare»01316681633-GridReftFS
Marchasbeencalledangry,brilliant,aproblemandanimportantvoice.Kirkwon beststand-upatHBOComedyFestival2007.JointhesetopUScomediansfortheir Edinburghdebut
COMEDY
MARCUSCLARKE IS THE PUPPETMAKER' MarcusClarke LaughingHorse@Berlin,3SouthQueensferryStLane•01314677215»GridReftE2 Themanbehind'HandsUpPuppets'andsomanytelevisionpuppetcharacterssteps outoftheshadowsandstandsuponstagetobringyouthisextraordinaryandvery funnyonemancomedyshow. Aug4-5,7-12,14-19,21-25: 18:10(30mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 9303112345678-9 10II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18192021 2223 2425262728930311 9303m33456789 10II 12 1314 15 16 1718192021 2223242526272893031
PreviewAug1-4:2l:l0(lhr5mins)£5.00 Aug5-9,13-14,16,20-23,27:21:10(IhrSmins)£9.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:10(IhrSmins)£10.00(£9.00) Europeanpremiere«EE31 9393 12345678910II 1213 14 5161718192021222324252627
MARKALLEN'SMOBLOGIC-FREE
LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet*01315568974*GridRef:B6
Everbeeninacongalineandsuddenlythought.WhatonearthamIdoing?'Or wonderedwhyplacidaccountantstransformintorage-addledloonswhenina footballcrowd?MarkAllenexplainsMobLogic.www.commitnonuisance.com Aug4-14,16-21,23-25:18:30(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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MARKDOLAN-I'M HERETO HELP!
MickPerrinforJustforLaughsLive
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare»01316681633 GridRef:F5
Indebt?Partnerleftyou?Dryhair?C4'sMarkDolan'sheretohelp!Nomatterhow smallyourproblem,he'llsortitRemember,aproblemaired...isaproblemdoubled! 'Consistentlyfunny'Independent.
PreviewAug1-4:18:30(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-6,8-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:18:30(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:18:30(Ihr)£10.00(£8.50)
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MARKOLVER-SAYSOMETHING
MarkOlver
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
32year-oldBristolianlivingaloneinflatwithSky+andXbox360,sorethumbsand afamilyhistoryofcoloncancerseeksaudiencewithGSOHandaninterestin proctology.Chairsprovided.'Agenuinefeel-goodshow'****Chortle.
Aug1-4:21:45(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:21:45(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:45(Ihr)£9,50(£8.00)
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MARKUSBIRDMAN -SON OFAPREACHERMAN
CKP
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance»01315566550•GridReftE6
Godsacrificedhisson!Butachildisforlife,notjustforChristmas.Comedian Birdmanexplorestheconfusionsofbeingavicar'sson.'Mademelaughsoloudit hurt'BBC,Wonderful'Scotsman. PreviewAug1-3:19:00(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,20-23,27: 1900(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:1900(Ihr)£9,50(£8.00)
Worldpremiere•HSU 29303 1234567891011 12 31415 161718192021 222324252627
MARKWATSON -CAN I BRIEFLYTALKTOYOU ABOUTTHE POINTOF LIFE?
CKPbyarrangementwithKarushiManagement PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance"01315566550•GridRef:E6
Everyticketsold2005-6.If.comeddiesWinner2006,TimeOutAward2006.Own Radio4series,'MocktheWeek'regular.'Ahugetalent'Scotsman.'Breathtaking'List Bookearly,www.myspace.com/markwatsonthecomedian PreviewAug1-3:2l:IOflhr)£6.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:21:10(Ihr)£10.50(£9.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:2l:IO(lhr)£1150(£10.00)
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MARKWATSON'S24 HOURJAMBOREETOSAVETHE
PLANET
MarkWatson
MeetoutsideFestivalFringeOffice,180HighStreet»GridRef:E5
Fourth,maybefinal,instalmentofEdinburgh'saward-winningcultphenomenon.This year,agreentheme.TurnupoutsidetheFestivalFringeOfficeforthestart;afterthat, couldbeanywhere.Seewww.myspace.com/crapattheenvironment
Aug13:23:30(24hrs)£4.00
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MARTHAMCBRIER-SOYOUTHINKYOU'REAGOOD HECKLER?
UnderbellyProductionsinassociationwithMarshallCordell
Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly.TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate•0870 7453083•GridRef:E5
Animprovisedtitter-festwithThefunniestwomanI'veeverseenattheFringe'(Scotsman). Shewillmakealaughingstockofcomedyandhumour.Heckleatyourownrisk. PreviewAug2-3:22:45(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:22:45(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:22:45(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)
COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000
Woridpremiere•HSJ
1213 1415 161718192021 2223242526272829303m "Wonderfullywritten, » poignantandquirky... agrownuppieceof | comedicartistry"Chortle -erry Saunders MissedConnections &2gflW0St 017:55 Genuinelyheart-warmingSUNNYfest Astoryofpeoplewhodon't speaktostrangerstheyfancy Thatfeeling ofdiscovering somethingspecial" XFM Immediatelybeguiles"TheList seepage99forshowinformation 4:30pm 1-27AUG(not13) PLEASANCECOURTYARD 01315566550 myspace.com/tommyandtheweeks edfringe.com seepage 100forshowinformation “Brilliantlysilly “Hilarious...afantasticwayto sketches” spendanhourofyourlife” METRO FESTIVALRADIO 72
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24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
MATTFORDE'SON HEAT ORFProductions
JusttheTonic@TheCaves,253Cowgate•01312082351•GridRef:E5
Featuringthebestcomediansfromthisyear'sFringe,it'sthemust-seepanelshowof 2007.CharismaticMattFordehoststhefun.RegularcontributorsJonRichardsonand MarkOlver.ThebestofFringecomedyeveryday. Aug5-13,15-20,22-26:I5:l0(lhr)£5.00(£4.00)
Worldpremiere•HE2J 2930 456789 10 II 12 13 1415 16 1718 19202 22232425262732930311
MATTHEWHARDYWITHJULIE DAWNCOLE IN WILLIEWONKAEXPLAINED
GildedBalloonProductions£AndrewTaylorManagement GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef:F5
WhatexacdyisanOompa-Loompa?Andwhyaretheyorange?Whatdoesitall mean?!Sitback,relaxandtakearideonthegreatglasselevatortoenlightenment PreviewAug1-4:19:45(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13-14,16,20-23,27:19:45(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:I9:45(lhr)£9.50(£8,50)
Europeanpremiere•HBH 29S3 IU45678910II 1213 14 161718192021222324252627
MATTHOLLINS-LIFE INTHE BUS LANE
MattHollins/PBH'sFreeFringe
TheIvanhoe,6SouthStDavidStreet.•GridRef:D4
DebutshowfromtheLeicesterMercuryComedianoftheYear2004(previously wonbyJohnnyVegas).Maycontaintalesofsex,biscuitsandmentalillness,ohand buses.'Strikinglyoriginal'Chortle.
Aug4-13,15-20,22-25:20:20(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 456789 10 II 12 13 1415 16 1718 1920: 22232425262728293031
MATTKIRSHEN-MATTIS... MattKirshen
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
Catchthe'hugelyimpressive'(Scotsman);'consistendyhilarious'(ThreeWeeks);standupinhisass-kickingreturntoEdinburgh.'Hislikeabilityisalmostoffthescale'Chortle. 'Neuroticallyenergeticandconfessional.Highlyrecommended'DailyTelegraph.Book early:www.mattkirshen.com
PreviewAug1-3:20:l5(lhr)£5.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:2ft15(Ihr)£9.00(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:2ft15(Ihr)£10.00(£8.50) Worldpremiere•ECU 29303 12345678910II 1213 1415161718192021 222324252627
MAXWELLSFULLMOONERS
ChiefFullmoonerAndrewMaxwell,SirTimothyFitzhigham,Lady Carol,ZooNation<£SpecialFestivalGuests Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Areyouafullmooner?Wellifyouareyou'dbetterbuyyourticketsearlythisyear! Completesell-out2006.Wearebackformorehowling,mischief&mayhem!Come howlatthemoon!OOOooooovwvwwwlllllllliwww.myspace.com/fullmoonersforup todatelistings. Aug2-4,9-11,16-18,23-26:23:55(2hrs35mins)£1200 29303:,23456789 10 II 1213 1415 16 17 18 1920212223 2425262728293031
MAYBEYOU'D LIKETOTEACHTHECLASS?!?'
Yianni/PBH'sFreeFringe
TheWhiteHorse,266Cannongate•GridReftD6
Weknowthedrill:teacherasks,studentcapitulates,orderrestored.Butifyourheart everyearnedforsomeonetorebel,comeseeYiannistickittotheman(well...Mrs Higginbottom)'Sparklinglyintelligent'****Chortle. www.myspace.com/yianni_a Aug4-12,14-25:17:20(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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MENWITH BANANAS:BANANAGEDDON
PBH'sFreeFringe
TheIvanhoe,6SouthStDavidStreet.•GridReftD4
MorehighenergybuffooneryfromMWBastheystruggletosurviveBananageddon. 'Mixingstand-up,wordplayandsketchestocreatesomethingsurprisinglydifferent' DerbyComedy,'UtterlydaftstuffChort/e,'Standoutstand-ups',****ThreeWeeks. www.myspace.com/menwithbananas Aug4-9,11-25:I4:25(lhr)(FreeNon-ticketed)
Worldpremiere 293031 45678910II 1213 1415 16 1718 192021 2223242526272829303n
COMEDY
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PBH'sFreeFringe j
TheOuthouse,12ABroughtonStreetLane•GridReftC5
Containshorrorandnudity.Gosh!
Aug4-9,11-25:17:15(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 0 45678910II 12 13 14IS 161718192021 222324212627282930311
THE MERCERISLAND RODEO
TheMercerIslandRodeo
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridReftE5
TrinityCollegeDublin'saward-winningsketchcomedytroupe,brighteyedandbushy tailedfromtheirStatesidesuccess,grabstheFringebytheshortandcurlies.The MercerIslandRodeobrokeAmerica...youfixit!
Aug2-3:16:35(55mins)£5.00
Aug4-9,13-14,16,18,20-23:16:35(SSmins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 16:35(SSmins)£8.50(£7.50)
UKpremiere•HSU 293031 2345678910II 1213 1415161718192021 2223242526272829303m
MERLE HANDSOME'S LATE NIGHTCOMEDY
EXTRAVAGANZA(FREE)
IanFox,PhilBuckleyandLaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonStreet*01316677533• GridReftF5
Fromtheidiotsthatbroughtyouthe'GreatBigComedyPicnic',alatenightcomedy freeforall!
Aug6,8-13,15-20,22-25:23:35(lhr30mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 6 89 10 II 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19202 222324252627282930311
MERVYNSTUTTERSPICKOFTHE FRINGE
MERVYNSTUTTER
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridReftF5
Justarrived?Seethisshow!'Avibrantandstimulatingshowcaseoftalent',Scotsman. 8differentshowsin90minutes.Comedy,theatre,music,dance-thelot!'Excellent, really,reallygood',Observer.16thgloriousyear!
Aug8-9,13,15-16,20,22-23:1300(Ihr30mins)£9.00(£7.00)
MEYERSPACE
COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000 WII. HODGSON! STHAIOHT OUTTA OHIPI'KNHAM miltlNER:PERRIERBESTNEtVCOMBt 'I GENUINELY BELIEVE THAT HE IS THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL FOR BRITISH COMEDY/ MARKTHOMAS 1():4()»M 1-27AUGUST(HonsMJG) PLEASANCECOURTYARD 0131 5000550 iAiww.pleasance.ca.uk/edinburglt 01312260000 'HUGE COMIC TALENT/ METRO 8.40pm Sell-OutRun2006 SonyAwardNominee2006PLEASANCECOURTYARD 01315566550 1-26Aug[not13) seepage27forshowinformation "Lawrencehastobe as-yetoneofthegreatest talentsundiscovered -Dottyonthecircuit” Mirror SOCIALLEPROSYFORBEGINNERS8cIMPROVERS funny"Aformidablycharacter” MENWITH BANANAS(USING ECO-HORRORMOVIE CLIPS) DEMONSTRATE HANDYSURVIVALTIPSFOR DEALINGWITH RAMPAGING FROGS,ZOMBIESHEEP, GIGANTIC POISONOUSSHREWS,MARAUDINGSNAILS,6FTKILLERCHICKENSAND RADIOACTIVE WEASALS,PREPARINGYOU FOR...NATURES
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Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:1300(Ihr30mins)£10,00(£8.00) 293031123456/89 10 II 12 13 1415 16 1718 1920 2223242526272829X311
JulesMeyers£LaughingHorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@BeHin,3SouthQueensferryStLane 01314677215 GridReftE2 Feisty,whimsicalJulietMeyersusesheracerbicwittoshootdownarangeoftargets fromworldreligiontothemousedestroyingherlife.'Excellent,smartandfunny.' Scotsman.'Stand-upasitshouldbe.'ThreeWeeks. Aug4-12,14-25:18:50(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Europeanpremiere 456789 10 II 12 314 15 16 1718 192021 2223242526272829X3M MICHAELJERRARDE-GIFTED CameronBlair TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet>01312200885•GridReftE5 Billy-Tcomedyaward-nomineeMichaelJerradeseesdeadpeople(talksto'emtoo!) andit'sfunny.Antipodeanstand-upCameronBlairspoofsTVpsychicsinaningenious midnightthrillerthatwasa2006NewZealandComedyFestivaltotalsell-out. PreviewAug2-4:23:30(SOmins)£5.00 Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:23:30(SOmins)£9.00(£8.00) Aug6-9,14-16,20-23:23:30(SOmins)£8,00(£7.00) Europeanpremiere•HZ3I 29303111345678910II 12131415 161718192021 2223242526272829X311
PLEASANCE MichaelMcIntyre PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridReftE6 FollowingappearancesonTheRoyalVarietyPerformanceand'8OutOf10Cats', 'thebestmanandmicstand-up'(Herald)isbackwithmoreWonderfullyunceasingly, gloriouslyfunny'Scotsman.
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PreviewAug1-2:2IOO(lhr)£5.00 Aug3-9,13-16,20-23,27:2IO0(lhr)£12.00(£10.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:00(Ihr)£I3.00(£I1.50)
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MICKEY D-SHAME 101
GildedBalloonProductionsandVelocityBoyProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare 01316681633 GridRef:F5
MickeyDreturnswithcomedyfromthesoul.Honest,rawandalittlebitdirty... Whybeashamedorembarrassedwhenyoucanlaughitoff?AdelaideFringeAward forBestComedy.****Scotsman.
PreviewAug1-4:21:15(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:21:15(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:15(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)
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MICKY FLANAGAN-WHATCHANCECHANGE? CKP
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550*GridReftE6
Flanagan'seagerlyanticipatedfirstfull-lengthshowtakesyouonahilariousjourney throughtheupsanddownsofhislifefromBillingsgatefish-portertosuccessful stand-up.'Side-splitting'SundayTimes.'Crackingstand-up'TimeOut'Hilarious'Chortle. www.mickyflanagan.com
PreviewAug1-3:2l:45(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:21:45(1hr)£8.50(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:45(Ihr)£9,50(£8.00)
Worldpremiere•HZ3I 29303 11345678910II 12 31415 161718192021222324252627282930311
MIDNIGHT@THETRON
Midnight theTron
Assembly@EdinburghComedyRoom,TheTron,HunterSquare,RoyalMile• 01316233030•GridRef:E5
7thFantasticyear.Theabsolutelybestlatenightmixofstand-upinthemost enjoyablevenue,intheheartofEdinburgh.HostsAlPitcherandSteveWilliamswith threebrilliantcomedians.AnunrivalledFringefevourite. Aug5-12,14-19,21-26:23:55(2hrs)£10.00
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MIKE BELGRAVE- BUNKERTHINKSHE'SHUNTERSKETCH SHOW-FREE
LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Berlin,3SouthQueensferryStLane•01314677215* GridReftE2
Crossdressing,nearfrontalnudity,stupidjokes,pooraccents,innuendo,trouser droppingandlivecatdeintheonlywaytheyknowhow. It'smilkingtimewith BunkerThinksHe'sHunter.www.mikebelgrave.com Aug4-14,16-25:1525(1hr)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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MIKE BELGRAVE-RAISED 2BSTUPID-FREE
LaughingHorseFreeFestival
OFFTHEKERBPRODUCTIONS ImSmrriiRFt
DuringthereignofQueenVictoria,author CharlesDickensperformedreadingsofhisworks atTheAssemblyRooms.In2007,PhillJupitusaudaciously^ recreatesthisevent.Nodressingup.Somesillyvoices. 17 RflPM?'2B AUGUST ASSEMBLYROOMSDRAWlfcM l4.JUriTI(NOTMONS6,13*120AUG) gJS3030 If WWW.0ffthekerb.C0.ukwww.assemblyfestival.com | page84forshowinformation
LaughingHorse@MeadowBar,42-44BucdeuchStreet*01316676907•
GridReftF6
Belgrave'sbackafterpackedouthousesatlastyear'sFringe.Thisyearheponders howhewasraised2bstupidandsurvived.Insightful,thoughtful,intelligent,comedy withdivinecostumesandcheekysongs. www.mikebelgrave.com Aug4-14,16-25:17:35(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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MIKE MANERA:LIVE!ATTHE FREE FESTIVAL
QueensHeadProductions
I LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonStreet•01316677533•
GridReftF5
i[Anotherstand-upcomediantalkingabouthimself.'Ifmanycomics'jokeswereas IfunnyasManera'struestuff,theworldwouldbeabetterplace',KateCopstick, Scotsman,www.freefestival.co.uk. Aug6-7,9-14,16-21,23-25:19:20(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 29303 23 56789 10 II 12 13 14 5 16 17 18 1920212223242526272829303m
I MIKEWILKINSON:LIFEAND DEATH
PBH'sFreeFringe
1TheCanon'sGait,232Canongate•GridRef:D6
Fromthejoyofachildhoodbirthdaypartytotheshockingdeathofgrandparentsin 1 aScubadivingaccidentoffthecoastofBlackburn.Mikeexploresthesillieraspectsto life...anddeath.'Excellent'CityLife. Aug4-13,15-20,22-26:15:40(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 29303 456789 10 II 12 13 415 16 1718 19202 2223242526272829303
COMEDY
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RBM
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare«01316681633•GridReftF5
Award-winning,surprisinglyreluctantcomedianreturnsfor3rdsoloshowabouthis tantrumsandsnatchesofdinnerpartyconversation.PerrierNewcomerNominee. 'Corkerofashow'****List.
Aug1-4:19:45(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,14-16,20-23: 19:45(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:19:45(Ihr)£10.00(£9.00) Worldpremiere•EEU 29303 1234567891011 12 31415 1617181920212223242526272829303m
MINORSPECTACULAR
PlestedandBrown
PleasanceDome,I BristoSquare*01315566550•GridRef:F5
Aforgottentownholdsoutforasuperhero.ThenBosch!Terryarrivesfixingwashing machinesandcleansingcustomers'souls.ButwashesentfromheavenorHotpoint? 'Impeccable'Scotsman.'Infectious,clever-spiritoftheFringe'Stage.
Aug1-4:16:20(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,14-16,20-23: 16:20(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00)Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 16:20(Ihr)£10.50(£9,00) Worldpremiere•ECJ] 2303 12345678910II 12 31415 161718 192021 22232425262728293031
SHAZIAMIRZA
ShaziaMina
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare*01315566550•GridRef:F5
RecendyseenonBBC3'shit'F***OffI'mAHairyWoman',Richard&Judy(C4) columnistforNewStatesman,Shaziareturnswithanewstandupshow'hilarious' EveningNews.'Breakingnewground'NewStatesman.'Ravereviews'Telegraph. PreviewAug1-2:21:40(Ihr)£5.00
Aug3-9,14-16,20-23,27:21:40(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:40(Ihr)£10.50(£9.00)
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THE MITCHAND ERIC SHOW
ChimericProductionsattheEstablishment
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Late-nightchatshowcomedychaos.Uniquebrandofdouble-actbrilliance.Allstarline-upofstand-up,musicandweirdos.Essentialentertainmentfordiscerning Edinburgheads.Prizes,reviewsandlashingsofhairycustard.'Superb'Scotsman. www.the-establishmentnet
AugI:0l:30(lhr30mins)£5.50(£4.50)
Aug4,8,15,22:0l:30(lhr30mins)£6.50(£5.50) Aug11,18,25:01:30(Ihr30mins)£7.50(£6.50) Worldpremiere 293031i23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 232425 262728293031
THE MITCH BENN MUSICCLUB
IMWP
E4UdderBELUTsPasture,BristoSquare•08707453083•GridRef:F5
Themasterofmusicalcomedysadreandhisspectacularbandplusspecialguest stars,songscomposedonthespotandothersurprises,makeeverytwohour(inc interval)showaunique,exhilaratingandmemorableexperience.
COMEDY
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Worldpremiere 6789 10II 1213 1415 161718 192021 22232425262728293031 THE MOREYOU PEE,THE LESSYOUCRY-FREEKarenBayley•LaughingHorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet*01315568974•GridRef:B6 Bedriddenwithmeningitis,Karen'slasttwelvemonthshavebeenarevelation. Hilarious,heartfeltbutalwayspositive(that'llbethemorphine).'Considerable performingpunch'List'Hasmeinhysterics'AlanCarr. Aug4-25: 17:15(SOmins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 293031 2 456789 10II 12 13 1415 161718 192021 2223242526272829303m IDIOTS DFANTS At CDIVIEDY 5KETTH I3F?0UP 6:00pm • 1-27 Aug (Not13&20) Supported by The Charlie Hartill Special Reserve Fund I Cumedu Reserve Four Sparkling new Comics tmmmm 9.30pm -27 Aug seepage56,39forshowinformation E
PreviewAug2-3:23:15(2hrs)£6.00 Aug4-5,7-9,14-16,21-23:2300(2hrs)£11.00(£9.00) Aug10-11,17-18,24-25:2300(2hrs)£IZ50(£I0.0Q) Worldpremiere•HSU 293031>23456789 10 II 121314 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303m MIXTNUTZ Imotion/FREEFESTIVAL LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonStreet*01316677533• GridRef:F5 Award-winningcomedydirectorDishadHusainpresentshissketchshowaboutlife inmedia-obsessed,multiculturalBritain.ShordistedbyChannel4'GagstoGo'and recommendedbyMetro-comeseeafastpaced,sketch/improvsquadattheirbest Aug6-25:I5:50(lhr)(FreeTicketed)
MOTHSATE MYDOCTORWHOSCARF
TobyHadoke
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Thecriticallyacclaimedshowreturnsforalimitedperiodaspartofanationaltour. 'Heartfeltandheroic-aboutmuchmorethanDrWho'Guardian.'Recommended' Times.'Eloquent,forthright,passionate,charming'Chortle. Aug13-16:I7:45(55mins)£9.50(£a00) Aug17-19:I7:45(55mins)£10,50(£9,00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031i
MRSBARBARANICE:HIYAAND HIGHER
TheStandComedyClub
TheStandComedyClubII,16NorthStAndrewSt’01315587272•GridRef:C5 Postmenopausal,friendlyandveryfunny;meetthecomedycreationof'Phoenix Night's'JaniceConnolly.Homespuntalesofbargainbuysandtheuplifting consequencesofsaying'hiya'.'HybridbetweenVictoriaWoodandMrsMerton'Times. PreviewAugI:22:l5(lhr)£8.00(£7.00) PreviewAug2:20:55(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Aug3-12,14-26: 18:30(Ihr)£9,00(£8.00) Worldpremiere 29303 12345678910II 12 1415 161718192021222324252627282930311
MURRAYLACHLANYOUNG
MurrayLachlanYoung
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare»01316681633»GridRef:F5
'Debauched...grotesque...robustlycontemporary'Guardian;'exquisitelysavage' EveningStandard;'mesmerising...dazzling'Scotsman;'Weapplaudhisbrilliantmadness' NME;'Teenagegirlswon'tfallforthis'BarbaraEllen;'Somekindofhalf-b**tardverse?' LordTebbitt.www.murraylachlanyoung.com
PreviewAug3-4:2l:00(55mins)£5.00
Aug5-9,14-16,21-23,27:2100(55mins)£9.00(£8.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:2IOO(55mins)£10.00(£9.00) H321 29333 2345678910II 12131415 161718192021 222324252627282930311
MYBUDDYBILL-RICKCLEVELAND
Assembly
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030•GridReftD4
Emmyaward-winningRickCleveland('WestWing','SixFeetUnder')tellstheshaggy dogtaleaboutastar-crossedfriendshipbetweenawriter,theleaderofthefree worldandtheirtwodogs.WinnerBestShow-AspenComedyFestival. PreviewAug2-4:19:50(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5-9,14-16,21-22,27:19:50(Ihr)£11.00(£10.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:19:50(Ihr)£1100(£11.00) Europeanpremiere•HSU 29303 234567891011 12 31415 161718192021222324252627 1930311
MYSKETCH-FREE
MysketchILaughingHorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonStreet*01316677533• GridReftF5
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com COMEDY Fromthepeoplewhobroughtyoutulips,euthanasia,woodenshoes, legalprostitution,DennisBergkamp,XTC,RaymondvanBarneveld, VincentvanGogh,BigBrother,gaymarriageandeasyabortion. Edgycomedywithaslightaccent. AMSTERDAM UNDERGROUND COMEDY COLLECTIVE assembly I EuSoiSl6233030
NAIVE LONDON GIRL AnjelikaJinxandWandaKeenan SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)•08702410136•GridReftF4 NightofLaughingandW*nking!Real'SexandtheCity'Girls.Bepartofthelive recordingofthe#1SexPodcastAmericanandBritChick-cometogetherthentalk 'TastingJuices','Celebrityboffing','FingerLickingFun',www.naivelondongirl.com PreviewAug2-4:20:55(50mins)£5.00 Aug5-26;20:55(SOmins)£8.00 Worldpremiere-HSU 29303 234567891011 12 13 1415 1617181920212223242526272829X3M THE NAKEDCOMEDYSHOWCASEMickPerrinforJustforLaughsLive GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridReftF5 Comedygoesaunaturel!ThebrainchildofAndyOfiesh,fromBoston,Massachusetts, theshowisaveritablecomedicGardenofEdeninhabitedbyawonderfullydiverse assortmentofcomedyperformers-allcompletelynude. PreviewAug1-4:2l:l5(lhr)£5.00 Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:21:15(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:15(Ihr)£10.00(£9.00) Woridpremiere•HB2I seepage26forshowinformation .5678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
60minutes,fivesketchacts,countlesssketches,onefantasticshow!Freshfromasuccessful Londonrun,Mysketchpremieresthelatestoftheirweird,wonderfulandslightlyunhinged brandofsketchcomedyatbreakneckspeed.www.myspace.com/mysketch Aug6-26: 14:25(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 29303 23.5678910II 12 13 1415 16 1718 192021 2223242526272829303m
COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000 seepage73forshowinformation BOUNDftbAUSIDCOMEDYBYARRANGEMENTWITHRED PRESENTS iihiirRwMiamkh “IfyouseeonethingatthisyearsFringe,please, please,pleasetaketimetoseeAndrewMaxwell” a nn ’ TheList |cm° 8.20PM seepage27forshowinformation 1-27August WWW.EDFRINGE.COM (noshowonthe14>h) 0131 2260000 seepage 105,77forshowinformation 78
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
NEILDELAMEREiTHEVIKINGSHOW
NeilDelamere
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet 01316233030•GridRef:D4
Freshfromasold-outIrishtour,thestarofRTF's'ThePanel',the'MontrealJustFor Laughs'TVseriesanda'wrylybrilliantliveperformer'(SundayTimes)delvesintoan eraofadventureandpillage.
PreviewAug2-4:20:15(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,14-16,20-23,27:20:l5(lhr)£11.00(£I0.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:20:l5(lhr)£I100(£I1.00) Europeanpremiere•EC3J 29303 1345678910 II 12 314IS 161718192021222324252627
NEWCASTLEREVUE-THERM0STAAT NUTS
Cbaraka.InfirmaryStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Areclusenewvet;useaclevernewt;weventurelaces;calvesweeturner;swerve acnelute;cuevatnewsreel;evesawulcer;neverwasteclue.Excellentwordplay. ExperiencetheEdinburghrevueofchoice.
Aug19,25-26:I8:00(50mins)£850(£7.50)
Aug20,27:I800(50mins)£6.50(£550)
NICKDOODY-HYPOCRITE
MickPerrinforjustforLaughsLive
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance»01315566550•GridReftE6
NickDoodyexaminesthedifferencebetweenwhatwesayandwhatwedo -despitehishatredofone-wordtides.'Youwillseemanyshowsbeforeyousee anothercomichitsohardwithsuchgrace'Scotsman.
PreviewAug1-3:20:20(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27:20:20(Ihr)£9.00(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:20:20(Ihr)£10.00(£850) Worldpremiere>11321 2930311234567891011 1213 14 161718192021 222324252627
NICKMOHAMMED-4UARTERS CKP
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare•01315566550•GridReftF5
60minutes,fourcharacters,oneman:(cubed).Wonderful...wellwrittenand brilliantlyperformed...Mohammed'screativityisendlesslyimpressive',KateCopstick, Scotsman.'Acompellinggalleryofmadcapcharacters...he'salreadyTV-boundand deservedlyso'Stage,www.4uarters.com
Aug21-24:18:00(SOmins)£7.50(£650)
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THE BlackNEWMAGICSHOW
<£WhiteRainbow
Ccentral,CaHtonHotel,NorthBridge•08452601234•GridReftD5
Award-winningmagicandmischiefwithSimonEvans.Fromoutofthehatcome atruckloadoftrademarktricksservedwithcharmandacheekysmile.Energetic, uproariousandunbelievable-sublimeFestivalfamilyfun. Aug3,20,27:15:45(SOmins)£650(£5.50)(£4.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24: 15:45(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50)(£5.50C)
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26: 15:45(SOmins)£8.50(£7.50)(£6.50C) HSU 29303 345678910II 12 31415 161718192021222324252627
NEWSREVUE 2007
CanalCafeTheatre
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
GuinnessWorldRecordHolderforLongestRunningLiveComedy.FringeFirst Winner.PerrierFinalistTotalsell-outeveryyear.'NewsRevueknowswhatitwantsto doanddoesitbrilliandy.It'snotperfectbutit'sdose'Chortle.Earlybookingessential. Aug1-3,20,27:2l:l5(lhr)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:21:15(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:21:15Q£10.50(£9.50) Worldpremiere•HS21 29303 >1345678910II 12 1415161718192021222324252627
NIBLOCKVS.GIG-A-TRON
OwenNiblocklPBH'sFreeFringe
TheIvanhoe,6SouthStDavidStreet.•GridRef:D4
TheGig-A-TronProjectstand-upcomedywithOwenNiblock(aman)andGigA-Tron5000(theworld'sfirstvoice-activatedartificiallyintelligentcomputerised comedian).AsheardontheBBCWorldServiceshow'DigitalPlanet'.Songs,onelinersandgeekyfun.www.owenniblock.com Aug5-14,16-27:19:15(SOmins)(FreeNon-ticketed) 5678910II 12 13 1415161718192021 222324252627
PHILNICHOL
TheStandComedyClub
TheStandComedyClub,5YorkPlace«01315587272•GridRef:C5
Multi-awardwinningwriter,actorandstand-upbackwithanallnewshow. Guaranteedsellout'Thermonuclear'List.'Infectiousjoy'ScotlandonSunday.'Genius' Herald.'Body,heartandsoulhumour'Copstick.'Exhilarating,incrediblyfunnyand clever.'*****Scotsman.
PreviewAugI:2030(Ihr)£9.00(£7.00) Aug3-12,14-26:2O.I0(lhr)£I0.00(£8.00) Worldpremiere 29303 12345678910II 12131415 1617181920212223242526272829303m
NICHOLASPARSON'SHAPPYHOUR
Pleasance
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550*GridReftE6
Moreengaging,moreflamboyantandmoreoutrageousthanever.NicholasParsonsis backwithhissell-outtrulyinteractivecomedyshow.Withshowstoppinggueststhat willsurpriseanddelight!'Choosethisoneforsmoothness'DailyExpress. Aug9,13,15-16,20,22-23:I7:l0(lhrlOmins)£9.50(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 17:10(IhrIOmins)£10.50(£9,00) 29303i123456789 10 II 12 13 1415 16 17 18 1920 2223242526272829303m
PreviewAug1-3:I9:30(lhr)£5.00 Aug4-9,13-16,20-23,27:19:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:19:30(Ihr)£9,50(£8.00)
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NICKWILTY:INCIDENTPRONE
TheStandComedyClub
TheStandComedyClubII,16NorthStAndrewStreet•01315587272•GridReftCS Nickhadalifebeforecomedy.Alcoholanddebauchery.Falklandsveteran,hitchhiker. 38jobs.LostatseainAfrica,abductedinAustralianoutback.BanditsinParaguay.Bali Bomb.Sharks.Earthquakes.True,funnyandentertainingstories.
PreviewAugI:I8:30(lhr)£7.00(£6.00) PreviewAug2:22:20(Ihr)£7.00(£6.00) Aug3-12,14-26:2100(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00)
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ANIGHTINSANDYHOLE!
SandyHole
HolyroodToo@Faith,207Cowgate>01312259764•GridRef:E5
GloriousnonsenseabidesatSandyHole-B&Btothestars.HelenHeelsand Preciousplayunhingedhoststodifferentcomedyguestseachnight'Ademented hybridofAlanPartridgeandFawltyTowers'EveningStandard. www.myspace.com/sandy_hole Aug12-26:2l:45(22hrs35mins)£5.00(£4.00) 293031234567891011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303m
ANIGHTONTHETOWN!
AbandonTheatreLimited
PoNaNa,43bFrederickStreet•01312262224•GridReftD3
Threeshowsforone!Swollenandtwistedasketchshowdivine.Acollectionof fillings,differenteachtime,andthenightfinisheswithcomedyimpro:'YourLineor Mine?'www.abandontheatre.co.uk Aug5-12,14-19,21-26:20:00(IOhrs)£8.00(£6.00) Europeanpremiere«tUl 56789 10 II 12 31415 16 1718 192021 2223242526272829303m
NIKCOPPIN -HALFBLAK(FREE)
NikCoppinlLaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@MeadowBar,42-44BucdeuchStreet*01316676907•GridReftF6 AftertakingNZ,MelbourneandEdinburghbystorm,thisfast-talkingandenergetic comedianreturnswithhisuniqueblendofbanterandstory-telling.'Coppinsetsa newbenchmarkforinternationalcomedy'PunMagazine,Melbourne. www.nikcoppin.com Aug4-14,16-21,23-25:2005(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Europeanpremiere 2930 456789 10 II 12 13 141516 1718 1920212223242526272829303m
NINACONTI-COMPLETEANDUTTERCONTI
MickPerrinforJustforLaughsLive
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridReftE6
Ninaandmonkeyhostahilariouscavalcadeofdoubleactsinthisoverpopulatedsolo show.'Discardallpreconceivednotionsaboutventriloquists...NinaContiblewus away'MontrealGazette.'Hadusinstitches'Scotsman. PreviewAug1-3:20:20(lhr)£5.00 Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27:20:20(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:20:20(Ihr)£10.50(£9.00) Woridpremiere•EEai 29303 1234567891011 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
COMEDY
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LaughingHorse@Linsay's,ISBrunswickStreet•01315568974•GridReft86 'Whispies'Chasm'isasketchshowhailingfromtheunhingedmindofNorthumbria UniversitygraduateDannyJackson.Amindwhereretiredgraphicslecturersand homicidalgiantspidersmixseamlesslyinapost-apocalypticfuture. www.myspace.com/whispieschasm Aug18-20: 16:15(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) UKpremiere »3031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22232425262728»3031",
NOTTHECRYSTALMAZE
TriplePointComedy
Venue27@Holyrood,81HolyroodRoad•01315288442•GridReftD6
Physical,mental,skillormystery?JoinRichardO'Daveandateamofintrepid i gameshowcontestantsastheyattempttoimprovisetheirwaytothelegendary ' CrystalDome.Hilariousunscriptedfunforallthefamily. Aug19-24:20.30(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) j 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2425262728s303n1
Venue45,39JeffreyStreet•01315560476•GridReftD5 3 Aug18:1900(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) J 53031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 262728293031i4
OBIE ISMARACULOUS
Obie
LaughingHorse@MeadowBar,42-44BucdeuchStreet•01316676907•GridReftF6 Anexcitingonemanshowfullofoff-the-wallhumour,somegreatimprovisation,and afewamazingmemorystuntsjustforthehellofit’Foulmouthedbundleoflairiness' Scotsman. Aug5-25:18:50(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) j 56789 10 II 12 13 1415 16 1718 192021 22232425262728530311i
COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000 .like an iggy pop woody alien JestStand Up WinnerHBO p-" Comedy Festival2007J pi-27 AIMS —rnn 668 us? orboolTonlinewww.gildedballoon.co.uk seepage71 forshowinformation so NORMAN LOVETTSSLIDESHOW
NORTHUMBRIAUNIVERSITYSHOWCASE-FREE Whispies'Chasm
NormanLovett PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315S66550•GridReftE6 'Ifyouonlygotooneshowatthisyear'sfringe,thendon'tbothercomingtomine i youtightgits!Seriously,it'llbefunny!'Norman.'Exquisitestand-upcomedy'Guardian,: 'anatural-borncomic'EdinburghEveningNews,www.normanlovett.co.uk. PreviewAugI-l17:25(Ihr)£5.00 Aug3-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:17:25(Ihr)£750(£6.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:I7:25(lhr)£8.50(£7.00) EED 2930311234167891011 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627 530311
ONE FORMY BABY&2TOGO! 2ToCo!
HereisyourchancetolaughatadiscofiedCanuck-Filipinoandasexifiedmaritime girlwhocrosscultures,crossgenders,andcrossboundaries.Wegyrateourmoneymakers-allforthesakeofcomedy! PreviewAug4,6:1900(Ihr)£4.00 Aug7-11,13-18:1900(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Final 530 -456789 10 11 13 14 IS 16 17 18 1920212223242526272853031 ONE NIGHTSTAND:AN IMPROVISEDMUSICAL QuarterLifeCrisis PleasanceDome,I BristoSquare•01315566550•GridReftF5 Newmusicalimprovisedeverynight!Youcontrolthestoryasthisexceptional troupeofsingingcomedianscreatesabrandnewshoweachnightfromaudience suggestions.Livemusic.Warning:Mayresultinuncontrollablelaughter! PreviewAug1-3:21:35(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,13-16:21:35(Ihr)£9.00(£7.50) Augi0-12,17-19:21:35(Ihr)£10.00(£8.50) Worldpremiere•HSU 53031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021222324252627285303111 OPEN MIC@THEGLOBEStageD'Or TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•01312200885•GridReftE5 RichardIll'sgotthehump.Katherine'sshrewedoff.Hamlet'shaditAndOphelia's sinkingfast...400yearsoftheBardhasfinallygottothem,sothey'rere-inventing themselves...Doingstand-up...www.openmicattheglobe.co.uk PreviewAug2-4: 1600(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5,10-11,17-19,24-26:1600(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Aug6-9,13-16,21-23: 1600(Ihr)£7,00(£6,00) Worldpremiere•EU1 23456789 10II 213 1415 161718192021 22232425262728530311
Venue260@Jury'sInn,43JeffreyStreet•01315560476•GridReftD6
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
THEORIFICE
StGeorge'sMedicsRevue
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket>08702410136*GridRef;E4
London'sfinestsupplierofbedpanhumour.Delicious,meatychunksofcomedy smotheredingourmetNHSgravy.Anexquisiteandnutritiousmealthatwillmake themostdiscerningviewermessthemselveswithpleasurebeforeyoucansay 'EColi'.
Aug21-27:17:10(40mins)£7,50(£6,50)
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ORIGINALSIN
SlipperyFish
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet*01312200885•GridRef:E5
TheSlipperyFishangelsareonamission.Boredofthesameoldsins,Goddemands thediscoveryofsevenoriginalwaystostrayfromthestraightandnarrow.A glitteringcomicodysseyofheavenlydelights.www.catchslipperyfish.net/originalsin PreviewAug2-4: I8:l0(50mins)£6.00
Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26: 18:10(SOmins)£9.00(£8.00)
Aug6-9,14-16,20-23:18:10(SOmins)£8.00(£7.00)
Worldpremiere•HSU 29303 23416789 10II 12131415 161718192021 222324252627282930311
OWEN POWELL-THETWOCLOSESTSTARBUCKS IN OwenBRITAIN
PleasancePowellCourtyard,60ThePleasance 01315566550•GridRef.E6
OwendirectedtwoPerrier-nominatedshows,wroteforMitchell&Webb,then measuredthedistancesbetweenhundredsofcoffeeshops.Someofthemwere prettyclosetogether.'Arealdelight'Times.
PreviewAug1-4:18:00(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27: 1800(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 18:00(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00)
Woridpremiere•HSU 29303 12345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
THEOXFORD IMPS
OxfordImpsProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare*01316681633»GridRef:F5
Afterplayingthreeyearsofsell-outshows,Oxford'simprovcomedytroupehits Edinburghagain!Armedonlywithaudiencesuggestions,theImpscreateaWhose LineIsItAnyway?'high-pacedstylecomicshow.Fitforteensandadults. PreviewAug1-4: Aug5-9,13-16,20-23,27:14:30(Ihr)£5.00I4:30(lhr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:14:30(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) H221 2930312345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
THEOXFORD REVUE-SACRED ROADWORKS
TheOxfordRevue C,ChambersStreet 08452601234•GridReftE5 .
Smashhitcomedytroupestoptopaytheirrespectswithasensationalnewsketch show.Stalinistsexeducation,goldfishmindbowlsandawetWelshcave.Wringout yoursocksandjointhesatiricalfeast
Aug12,18-19,25-26:17:00(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) Aug13,20,27:17:00(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50) Aug14-17,21-24:1700(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)
Woridpremiere 29303 234567891011 12 13 14 15 16 1718 192021 222324252627
PAMANN -ONEWORLDALLIANCE
PamAnn
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet*01316233030•GridRef:D4
Directfromhersell-outUKtour,internationalcelebrityair-hostessPamAnnis back.Meetnewcharacters:easyjetchavDonna,VirginslutSarahandBAbitchMona. Witty,sexy,ridiculouslyrude'DailyMirror,'Cruellyfunny',Madonna.
COMEDY
PAM FORD:ALLLEGSAND LADDERS- FREE PamFord/LaughingHorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet 01315568974•GridRef.B6 Ahigh-octanecomicallookatlife'supsanddownsfromPamFord.Anhonest straighttalkingandglamoroussix-foot'Brozzy'(halfBrummie,halfAussie.)'Larger
Worldpremiere
10 II 12 13 14 5161718192021 222324252627x2930311 GildedBalloonProductionsPresents GreoFleetwithMickMoriarty in FLEtlWDDD MICK 'Utterlyfresh...Utterlyhilarious" TheScotsman August1st-27th 9.3Dpm GildedBalloonTeviot BristoSquare BOOKNOWQI3IBBSIB33 www.gildedballoon.co.uk www.andrewtayfarmaitagement.com seepage52forshowinformation THEVERYBESTOF SLAUGHTERHOUSE LIVE (UNDERBELLY5.45PM,7-12AUG) 81
PreviewAug3:20:55(Ihr)£9.00 Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-22:20:55(Ihr)£14.00(£13.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:20:55(Ihr)£15.00(£14.00) Woridpremiere•HSU 2930 2345678910 II 1213 1415161718192021 22232425262732930311
thanlife...Loud.Brash.Funny'Chortle,www.freefestival.co.uk Aug4-14,16-25:20:55(SOmins)(FreeNon-ticketed)
293031 23456789
PAPERMONKEYS:LEGENDS
PaperMonkeys
ZooSouthside,117NicolsonStreet*01316626892•GridRef:F6
PaperMonkeyspresentadultcomedysketches.High-brow,low-loinhumour,representinghistory,her-story,classicstorieswithcharactersyouknow,inawayyou don'tHeroes,gods,legends,molestedandrepackagedin21stcenturyshrink-wrap. www.papermonkeyscomedy.co.uk
PreviewAug4:17:15(45mins)£4.00
PEANUTBUTTERNOTINCLUDED-FREE
LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonStreet*01316677533• GridRef:F5
Thisstoryfollowsthelifeofagirlandthosethingsthathappentousallatonepoint oranother.Afterwardsyouwillprobably(almostcertainly)wonderwhatyouhave beenmissingouton!
Aug6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26:17:15(45mins)£6.00(£5.00)
Worldpremiere•HSU 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
PAPPY'S FUN CLUB
Pappy'sFunClub
JusttheTonic@TheCaves,253Cowgate»OI3l2082351•GridRef:E5
Hooray!TheFunClub'sbackintown!Sincelastyearwe'vebeennominatedas Chortle'sBestNewcomers,heardonRadio4's'28Actsin28Minutes'andwrittena wholenewshow!No?No?No?Yes!www.pappysfunclub.co.uk
Aug4:16:30(Ihr)£4.00(£3.00)
Aug5-13,15-20,22-26: 16:30(Ihr)£6.00(£4,00)
Worldpremiere•0331 45678910 II 12 13 4IS 16 1718 19203 2223242326272829303
PATRICKMONAHAN-FEELTHE LOVE
PatrickMonahan
Aug6,8-13,15-20,22-25:23:15(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19202122232425262728293031
PEARSHAPEDAFTERNOONS-FREE
BrianDamage<£KrysstalIPBHFreeFringe
TheWhiteHorse,266Cannongate•GridRef:D6
BrianandKrysstalshowcasetheirsummercollectionofFringefavourites.Drop-ins, drop-outs,weirdandwonderfulcomedyactspluckedfromthestreetsofEdinburgh. 'Auniquecomicexperienceyoureallyhavetosample',Chortle. www.pearshapedcomedy.com,www.freefringe.org
Aug4-11,13-19,21-25: 1500(2hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed) 456789 10 II 1213 14 15 16 1718 192021 2223242526272829303M
PEELEDOVER
LaughterUnitinassociationwithWeaverHughesEnsemble
08707453083«GridRef:E5
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)•
Lively,lovablestand-upshowfroma'starinthemaking'Telegraph;'energyofarabid puppy,IdefyanyonenottowarmtothisPuckishstand-up'Scotsman;'originalstand upwithsubstance'List.
PreviewAug2-3:I9:20(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13-14,16,20-23: 19:20(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 19:20(Ihr)£10.50(£9.50)
Europeanpremiere•BEH 2345678910II 1213 1415161718192021 22232425262728S303M
PAULCHOWDHRY-LOSTINCONFUSION
PaulChowdhry
Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083»GridRef:E5
Paulisoftenmisunderstood.Paulisoftenconfused.FromdawntillduskPaulcrashes fromonemomentofsocialinsanitytoanother.Thisisyouropportunitytospendan hourmisundersandingPaul'sconfusion.
PreviewAug2-3:2ftIS(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:20:IS(lhr)£9.00(£8.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:20:15(Ihr)£10.00(£9,00)
Worldpremiere-Em r 134567891011 12 13 ^15 161718192021 222324252627282!
PAULFOOTSCOMEDYFORCONNOISSEURS
IMWP
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Youarecordiallyinvitedtoashowforloversoffinehumourcontainingmusings uponlifeandstrife;revealinganecdotesandjustenoughtimeformime.'Anabsolute comicgenius',AttitudeMagazine.'Hilarious',List. PreviewAug2-3:20:40(lhr)£5.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:20:40(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:20:40(Ihr)£10,50(£9.50) Worldpremiere•EE3] 29303 13456789 10II 12 13 415 161718192021 2223242526272829303m
PAULMERTON'S IMPROCHUMS
PaulMerton'sImproChums
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
PaulMertonandhishighlytalentedImproChumsarewondersofnature.Impro Chumstakeaudiencesuggestionsandcreatecascadesoffantastictumblinglaughter. Mostofthetime.'Theyturnedmygreycellspsychedelic'Hindu. Aug5-9,13-14,16:I6:l5(lhr)£13.00(£11.50) Aug10-11,17-18:I6:l5(lhr)£14.50(£13.00) Wan 29303112345 6 789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19202i 22232425262728293031
PAULSINHA-KING OFTHEWORLD
CKP
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
Followinglastyear'sif.comeddiesawardnominationandcriticalacclaim,Sinha returnswithhispowerfullyfunnymixofpoignantautobiographyandrazor-sharp socialcomment'Nigh-onperfect'Independent,'Intelligentconfrontational,veryfunny indeed'Telegraph,www.paulsinha.com,www.myspace.com/paulsinha PreviewAug1-3:21:35(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13-16,20-23,27:21:35(Ihr)£9.00(£7.50) Aug10-12,17,19,24-26:21:35(Ihr)£10.50(£8.50) Worldpremiere•ECU 29303 11345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet*01312200885•GridRef:E5
Fourofyourfinestyoungcomedywriters/performersmixfilmwithlivesketches. Presentingarawlookintothebizarrenessoflife;fromno-brainervisualinsultsto highlydetailedobservations.'...unbelievablyhilarious',Marie'sMum. www.thelaughterunitcom
PreviewAug2-4:20:00(SOmins)£6.00
Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:2000(SOmins)£9.00(£8.00)
Aug6-9,14-16,20-23:20.-00(SOmins)£8,00(£7,00)
Worldpremiere•HSU 29s 1345678910 II 12 314IS 161718192021 2223242526272829303m
PEGABOVINE:COATOFARMS
Pegabovine
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef.E6
Acoatwiththreesetsofsleeveshasbeenpassedfromgenerationtogenerationof theWinterbloomfamily.Noneshallescapeitscurse!Time-travelensues.'Clever,witty, charming...enormousfun'Chortle,*****Veryfunny'Stage. www.pegabovine.co.uk
PreviewAug1-3: 14:00(55mins)£5.00
PreviewAug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:I4.00(55mins)£750(£6.00)
PreviewAug10-12,17-19,24-26:I4:00(55mins)£8.50(£7.00)
WoHdpremiere•HE21 29333113 5678910II 12 13 1415161718192021 222324252627
PETE FIRMAN -HOKUM
COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000
THE HeresyPENULTIMATESOLUTION LaughingProjectHorse@Jekyll&Hyde,112HanoverStreet•01312252022•GridReftC4
inGod-it'squitef**kingsimple-youarewrong!Wrongandretarded.TheHeresy ProjectSavethePlanetF**kMankind!
AstheintelligentamongstyouknowthereisnoGod,hedoesn'texistIfyoubelieve
Aug2-25:22:15(IhrIOmins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 29303 1345678910II 1213 1415 161718 192021 2223242526272829303m
UnderbellyProductions
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)•0870745 3083•GridRef:E5 StarofChannel4's'DirtyTricks'-partmagician,partcomedian-'delightfulandvery, veryfunny',DerrenBrown.'Ifyouarepartialtoabitofmagicwithyourcomedy Firmanisbestofthebunch'EveningStandard. PreviewAug2-3:I9fl0(55mins)£5.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:I9:00(55mins)£9.50(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 19:00(55mins)£10,50(£9.00) FT-Jl 29303 1345678910II 12 13 14151617181920212223242526272829303m
PETERBUCKLEYHILLANDSOMECOMEDIANSXI PeterBuckleyHill'sFreeFringe TheCanon'sGait,232Canongate•GridRetD6
82
TheshowthatstartedtheFreeFringereturns.Neitherwildnorlaughinghorses couldkeepitaway.InimitablePBHcomperes,guestWednesdays.Fourdifferent comedianspernight;11thyear;award-winner2006. www.freefringe.org Aug4-25:21:)5(2hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed) nrrai 223c 456789 10II 1213 14 15 161718 192021 2223242526272829303m
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com COMEDY "Appallinglyfunny.YouB w justwanttoseeJeffriesHn^^^ Kateoverandoveragainjp’'Koustick.TheScotsman**, "Bracingfunniesfroma planetentirelyfreeof politicalcorrectness" MicltevNoonan.Metro "Atighthourofbrilliantanecdotes luliaandbreathtakingcrudity Chamberlain.Chortle 2-27August (not19a221 seepage60forshowinformation CKPPRESENTS Micky Flanagan i WHAT CHANCE CHANGE? “Side-splitting... therisingstarMickyFlanagan” “Astonishinglygood CHoumiRarelyshortofhilarious highlightFlanaganwastheoftheevening” 9*45pm 1ST-2GTH AUGUST MOTI3TH PLEASANCG COURT!!ARD 01315566550 IUIUiu.pieasancc.co.uk seepage 75forshowinformation ^fmalmemberofRussellSimmons'Def jp^fcomedyJam(HBO)&P.Diddy's BadBoysofComedy Oyer2J j,teforthechancetoperformInNe\ actwithAmerica'stopcomedyman bethenewestinternationalcomeS^ 2-26August(not13th) TheGreenRoom Q d Ofim www.thegreenroomvenue.com ** m 37GUTHRIESTREET(COWGATE) PH:0131 2200885 seepage 101,39forshowinformation
PHATCAVE
GildedBalloonProductions<£VelocityBoyProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare«01316681633•GridRef:F5
Thecomedian'splayground,kick-assstand-upandfreshparty-beatstilltheweehours.Host Mickey-DcarvesanenviromentwhereyourFestivalfavouritesrunwild.Acomedy-battle royalemeetsstand-upconfession-box.Whathappensinthecave,staysinthecave.
PreviewAug3-4:00:45(3hrsISmins)£6.00
Aug5,8-12,15-19,22-26:00:45(3hrsISmins)£10.00(£9.00) FTHU 29303 Z34l6789 10 II 12 3 4IS 16 17 18 1920212223242J262728293031
PHILBUCKLEY STROKETHE PANDA(FREE)
PhilBuckley/LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Hillside,11HillsideCrescent•01315569332•GridReftC6
Ifloveisagame,isitpossibletowinbychangingtherules?Listentooneidiot's attempttofindhappinessandthestoryofwhatwentwrong.'Averyfunnyguy'BBC. Aug6-7,9-14,16-21,24-25:16:55(Ihr)(FreeTicketed) Worldpremiere 6789 10 II 12 13 14 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
PHILKAY
GildedBalloonProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef-FS
Helivesbythesea,enjoyspsycho-eroticadventurings,neverlockshiscarandplaysin amanband.Hearwhatit'sliketostilllivethebohemiandreamwiththesaltysprayof freshoceanlifeonyourbeard.
PreviewAug1-4:22:30(Ihr)£6.00
Aug5-9,13-14,16,21-23,27:22:30(Ihr)£10.00(£9.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:22:30(lhr)£11.00(£I0.00) HSU 29303 11345678910II 1213 14151617181920212223242326272829303
PHILKAY-THEJUSTICESHOW
GildedBalloonProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare‘01316681633•GridRef:F5
Phil'sbrusheswiththelaw;cyclingphilosophicallybeyondlegality;passing breathalisings;howrevenueequalsfineequalsfee;lostpropertyisfreeleftluggage; andthebestwaytobecaughtshoplifting.LiveintheLoopholes.
PreviewAug1-4:18:45(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,21-23,27:18:45(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00)
Aug10,19,24-26:18:45(Ihr)£10.00(£9.00) Worldpremiere•HSU 293031113456789 10 II 12131415161718192021 2223 24252627- .30311
BOUND&OAliUEDCOMEDYbyarrangementwithComedyStoreManagementpresents
PHILLJUPITUS&ANDREVINCENT:WAITINGFORALICE
PhillJupitus<£AndreVincent
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet*01316233030•GridRef:D4
Twocorpulentfictionalindividualsreachtheendoftheirtetherinanoldbook.Will theirleadcharactereverarrivetoadvancethestoryorwilltheyremaintrapped, foreverunread?
PreviewAug3-4:18:15(Ihr)£10.00
Aug5,7-9,14-16,21-23:18:15(Ihr)£14.00(£13.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:I8:l5(lhr)£15.00(£14.00) Worldpremiere, 29303 3456789 10 II 12 314 15 161718192021 2223242526272829303m
PHILLJUPITUS READS DICKENS
PhillJupitus
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030•GridRef:D4 J DuringthereignofQueenVictoria,author-CharlesDickensperformedreadingsof J hisworksattheAssemblyRooms.PhillJupitusaudaciouslyrecreatesthiseventNo | dressingup.Somesillyvoices.
Aug3-5,7-9,12,14-16,19,21-23,26:12:50(Ihr)£11.00(£10.00)
Aug10-11,17-18,24-25: I2:50(lhr)£12.00(£11.00) Worldpremiere•USDI 303 23456789 10 II 12 314 15 16 1718192021 22232425262728293031|
PHILNICHOL-THE NAKED RACIST
PhilNichol |
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550»GridRef:E6 1
Lastchancetoseethis2006if.comeddieaward-winningshow.'Ageniusofashow' | Herald.'Youwon'tseemanycomedyshowsthatactuallyexertg-force...exhilarating, | incrediblyfunnyandclever'*****Scotsman. Aug24:23:45(Ihr)£1150(£11.00) | 293031 23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24 25 26272829303MI
THE PHONE BOOKLIVE
StageD'Or TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•01312200885•GridRef:E5 J AfterthehitPhoneBookLive,StageD'Orreturnswithanewcharitychallenge | fortheFringe.Seeyourfavouritesperformthisuniquescriptasonlytheycan... | Telephonedirectory?!?Dull?!?Never!!!Seewww.stagedor.co.ukfordailyreaders. PreviewAug2-4:I9:20(20mins)£2.00Aug5,10-11,17-19,24-26:I9:20(20mins)£4.00(£3.00) 1 Aug6-9,13-16,21-23:I9:20(20mins)£3.50(£3.00) FTTH| 29303 13456789 10II 13 1415 16 1718 192021 2223242526272829303HJ
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ChrisBrooker£LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@MeadowBar,42-44BucdeuchStreet•01316676907•GridRef:F6 Ahilariousnewshowaboutcallcentres,themillsofourgeneration,frombothends oftheline.Thankyouforreading,yourattentionisveryimportanttous. www.myspace.com/thebrookerman Aug4-10:22:30(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Europeanpremiere 293031 234J 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303i
THE PeterPLOTTHICKENS
TheOuthouse,12ABroughtonStreetLane•GridRef:C5
Aitchison,JohnO'Brien,DavidHeffron/PBH'sFreeFringe
Acomedyimprovmurdermystery.Ateamofcomedianssprintyouthroughahelterskelterwho-dunnitGuidedbyaudiencesuggestions,intrepiddetectivesingeniously contrivetotrackdownthedastardlyvillain.Who,HowandWhy?Youdecide! Aug4-26:I4:45(lhr)(FreeNon-ticketed) 45678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 2223242526272829X311
POLITICALANIMAL
PoliticalAnimal
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaSt• 08707453083• GridRef:E5
Fringe'sonlypoliticalstand-upgigreturnsfromRadio4hideouttofixbroken planetDifferent,top-classbilleverynight,hostedbysporadically-acclaimedAndy ZaltzmanTM.Previousacts'surnamesinclude:Lee,Thomas,Newman,Addison,Brand, Wool,Hunter,Haynes,Kitson.Forenamesthereforeirrelevant
PreviewAug2-3:22:55(lhr25mins)£5.00 Aug4-5,9-12,16-19,24-26:22:55(Ihr25mins)£10.50(£9,00) EC31 29X31123456789 10 II 12 13 1415 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728»x3i
POOF StephenLOOSE
Underbelly,DeMartinandUnderbellyProductions
56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)•08707453083•GridRef:E5
Watchoutthere'sapoofontheloose!SongsterStephenDeMartin,fromJonathan Ross'houseband4PoofsandaPiano,isPooflooseandfancyfreeinanintimate musicalcabaretwithasprinklingofnaughtiness.
PreviewAug2-3:I6.05(55mins)£5.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:16:05(SSmins)£10.50(£9.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:16:05(55mins)£IZ50(£11.50) Worldpremiere•HE21 29X3 2345678910II 12 13 14IS1617181920212223242526272829X3M
POTATO:ASHOWTHATWILLSAVETHEWORLD PotatoTheatre
Assembly@HillStreetTheatre,19HillStreet•01316233030•GridRef:D3 Acheeky,comiccabaretofthebizarreandsurreal:Hitlerdoesthehousework,AlQaedalaunchtheir2007publicity,andtheQueendiscoversfreshmaritalproblems... Sixtyminutesoffastandfuriousmayhem!
PreviewAug3-4:22.«5(lhr)£5.00 Aug5-9,12-14,16,19-23,27:22.05(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00) Aug10-11,17-18,24-26:2205(Ihr)£1200(£10.00) UKpremiere•0221 29X3 345678910II 1213 14 5161718192021222324252627
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com COMEDY pappy'sFuncm venueS3:justtheionicatThecaves seepage82forshowinformation "Oneofthefinestcomedy talentsintheUK" -Metro Robin Ince Knew This Would Happen TimeOutsAwardWinner2006 "snorbinglyfunny"DailyTelegraph 2nd-27bhAug7.30pm 01316233030 . . assembly seepage89forshowinformation
PRETTYDIRTYTHINGS-FREE
ComicAngels/LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Jekyll&Hyde,112HanoverStreet•013122S2022•GridReftC4 AMuslim,aBuddhist,aLondonScotwalkintoabar-SajeelaKershi,VerityWelch, MaureenYoungeroffertheirhilarioustakeonlife,love,deathandeverythingin between.Threedifferentviewpoints,threefunnywomen. www.myspace.com/prettydirtythings2007 Aug4-10:23:55(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) :-45 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728»»311
LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet•01315568974•GridReftB6 Aug19-27:18:45(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) 293031123456789 10II 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27282930
PSISTERPSYCHO
PsisterPsycho
Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate•0870 7453083•GridRef:E5
AnewmusicalfromRadio4writerandTimeOutAward-winningcomedianDanielle Ward.'PsisterPsycho'isthehilarioustaleofkillernuns,star-crossedloversand infertilerobots.'Youcan'thelpbutfallforhertalents'Metro.
PreviewAug2-3:22:30(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:22:30(Ihr)£850(£7.50)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:22:30(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)
Worldpremiere•ECU
29303 2341678910II 12 13 4IJ 161718192021 222324212627282930311
PUNTANDDENNIS:STUFFAND NONSENSE
PuntandDennis
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
Fournightsonly.ThestarsofBBCRadio4's'TheNowShow’andBBC2’s'Mock TheWeek'.'Atrademarkofqualitycomedy'Times.Thekingsofsatiricalcomedy' Guardian.
Aug10-13:!6£X)(lhr)£I200(£I0.50)
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PUPPETRYOFTHE PENIS
PUPPETRYOFTHEPENIS
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef:F5
'Soldouttotherafters-theaudiencescreamandsqueal!'DailyMail.Havingtoured theglobetoover2,000,000fans,thesensationallyfunnyhitisback.'Extraordinary' Guardian.'Astonishing,unbelievable,goseeitforyourselves'Telegraph.
PreviewAug1-4:2205(Ihr)£6.50
Aug5-6,8-9,13,15-16,20,22,27:2205(Ihr)£1200(£11.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:2205(Ihr)£13.00(£1200) Aug23:23:l5(lhr)£I200(£I1.00) HEn 3303 12341678910II 12 13 14IS 16171819202 222324252627
THEQUEEFOFTERENCE
MickPerrinforJustforLaughsLive
COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000 SPANK! is fantastic STEWART LEE This is what the festival should be about THE LIST A fantastic comedy night 3 WEEKS BMidnight till Sam 3rd-26th Aug 08707453083 EVERY NIGHT! seepage94forshowinformation
Aug10-11,17-19,24-26:
WoHdpremiere•HH2I 3
213 14IS 161718192021 222324232627 ?!? StageD'Or TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•01312200885•GridRef:E5 Don'tknowtheanswer?Don'tworry.Putanythingdown.Thefunnierthebetter. Cometothequizwherecheatingisencouraged,ignoranceapositiveadvantage, artisticimpressionabonusandargumentamustFunforallthefamily. www.stagedor.co.uk PreviewAug2-4:
Aug5,10-11,17-19,24-26:
Aug6-9,13-16,21-23:I400(lhr)£3.50 WoHdpremiere 29303112345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 222324232627282930311 friendsof GETFRIENDLYWITHTHEFRINGE fllAfVlllMn Formoreinformationonexclusivebenefits lllVlllllllv turntopaqe4
PleasanceDome,I BristoSquare•01315566550•GridReftF5 ComedysirensOliviaPouletandSarahSolemanireturntotheFringeaftertheir 2006sell-out,'TheBirdFluDiaries.''Realgenius'Chortle;'Abundantlytalented' ThreeWeeks;'wonderfullygiftedactorsandmimics'NationalStudentReview. PreviewAug1-3:I7:40(lhr)£5.00 Aug4-7,9,13-16,20-23,27:17:40(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00)
17:40(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00)
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RAJESH:BOLLYWOOD LOUNGESINGER
GreenRoom
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet*0131 2200885•GridRef:E5
AnilDesai('GoodnessGraciousMe','PineappleBoys')introduceshisnew phenomenon-aneveningwithRajesh,award-winningex-Bollywoodchildstar.Head wobbling,Sitartwangin',Poppadomsmashin'nightofentertainment!Likeamilk chocolateSammyDavisJnr.
PreviewAug2-4:22:20(Ihr)£7.00(£6.00) Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:22:20(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Aug6-9,14-16,20-23:22:20(Ihr)£8.00(£7,00) Europeanpremiere-tm 1345678910II 12131415 16171819202122232425262728293030
THE RANTSOF RINGO
GregoryO'Connor
TheThreeTuns,7HanoverStreet•01312258998•GridRef:D4
Therantingsofanageingteacher,Gregory'Ringo'O'Connnoroneducation,children, thehumanraceandallotherpethates.
Aug13-17: 19:00(25mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Europeanpremiere 293031 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
RAVING LOONIES-STAND-UPANDSKETCHES
RavingLooniesStoleMyHeart
LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet*01315568974•GridRef:B6
FromthelandoftheMidlands(andCornwall,andtheSouthEast)webringavibrant mixofcomedians,andsketches.Fullofoutragemixedwithali'lnakedness.Come intoourmindsandchuckle...
Aug4-11:12:25(30mins)(FreeNon-tickeced) Europeanpremiere 2930: 2345 6 78 9 10 11 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 192D21 222324252627282930311
RAYMOND MEARNS:RECOVERINGARSEHOLE
TheStandComedyClub
TheStandComedyClubII,16NorthStAndrewStreet*01315587272• GridRefiCS
MynameisRaymondandI'manarsehole,Ifellintoitbecausemydadandmyfriends werearseholes.Itseemednormal!Joinmeandgiveyourselftoahigherpowercomedy!
PreviewJul30:20:30(Ihr)£7.00(£6.00) PreviewAugI:22:20(Ihr)£7.00(£6.00) Aug3-12,14-26:23:30(Ihr)£8.00(£7,00) 30 1 345678910II 12 31415 161718192021 222324252627282930311
REBECCADRYSDALE-ONEWOMAN IN SEVERAL PIECES
UnderbellyProductionsinassociationwithMarshallCordell Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate•0870 7453083•GridRef:E5
The'Break-outPerformer'atthe2005AspenComedyFestivalandVariety's'TopTen ToWatch'incomedytakesoneverythingfromhip-hoptohomosexuality.Endearing, offensiveandsmarttojustplainstupid.
PreviewAug2-3:19:35(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,20-23: 19:35(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:19:35(Ihr)£10.50(£9.50) Europeanpremiere•FTTH 2913 2345678910II 12131415 161718 1920212223242526272829303
REBUSMCTAGGART
FestivalHighlights
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare•01315566550«GridReftF5
TheoriginalMcTaggartshow,a2006sell-outbackforsevenshowsonly.Join Ecdefechan'stopcop,justpromotedtoDeputyTemporaryHeadCommunity
SupportLiaisonOfficer.It'sanimportantjob...'Brilliantcomedianwhodoesn'tmiss
COMEDY BrettVincenttorUnderbellyPromotionspresents Alistair Barrie
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22232425262728293031 REBUS MCTAGGART:CRIMEWARRIORFestivalHighlights PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance-Oni5566550»GridReftE6 2006BestBreakthroughAct(List)RichardThomsonbringsyoumoreMcTaggart. Ecdefechan'ssoledefenderofthelawineptlytacklesagrislynewcase.'The incrediblyquick-witted,adaptableThomsondeservestobecomeabighit'****Metro. PreviewAug1-3:16:45(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27: 16:45(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 16:45(Ihr)£10,00(£9.00)
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THE REDEMPTION OFCHRISTOPHERC*NT
'Bear'
clubWEST@ThreeSisters,ThreeSisters,139Cowgate»07720285550•GridRef:E5
Ahilariousspiritualjourneyintotrulyunexpectedplaces,usingdidgeridooand storytelling.TheShaman'Bear'confrontsuswithreallife,fear,tearsandgreat humour.Finallytranscendingintoacceptance,loveandbeauty. Aug5-8:19:00(Ihr)£8.50(£6.50)
Europeanpremiere•EEm 2930311231J 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031I
THE REDUCED EDINBURGH FRINGE IMPROSHOW ScratchImpro
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridReftE6
2006sell-outshowreturns.ImprovisedcomedydirectfromtheFringebrochure. Seethissummer'shitsperformedastheywereneverintended.'Side-splitdnglyfunny' Guardian.'Greatentertainment'Stage.'Wonderful...Ingenious'*****7ihreeWee/(s. www.scratchimpro.com PreviewAug1-3:22:20(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-23,27:22:20(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:22:20(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00)
Worldpremiere•FIFTH 2930311234567891011 12 31415 161718192021222324252627
THE LaughingREFLECTIONSOFAWINDOWCLEANER
HorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@EdinburghCityFootballClub,7Baxter'sPlace,LeithWalk• 01315573838•GridRef:C6
Ivanrevealsall-whathe'sseen-whathe'sdone-tricksofthetrade-themoneyyou canmake-youwon'tjustlaugh-you'llwishyouhadawindowcleaningroundyourself!
Aug12-17,19-24:18:25(Ihr)
Aug17:12:05(Ihr) Aug24:12-05(Ihr) 29303i12395678910II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 242526272829303m
REGINALD D HUNTER-F**KYOU INTHEAGEOF CONSEQUENCE
MickPerrinforJustforLaughsLive E4UdderBELLTsPasture,BristoSquare•08707453083•GridReftF5
Thehotteststand-uplivingandworkinginBritaintoday'Ust.'Gorgeouslyhighoctaneandthought-provoking...compellingandveryfunny'Observer.'Comically astute,rewardinglyprovocative'Times.'Unrivalled'Telegraph.'AMastercomedian' Independent-on-Sunday.'Hunteristrulymasterful'Scotsman. PreviewAug2-3:22:l0(55mins)£6.00 Aug4-9,13-14,16,20-21,23,27:22:10(55mins)£1200(£11.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:2210(55mins)£14.00(£1250) Worldpremiere•FIFTH 39333 2345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
REVELSSTUDENTCOMEDYCOMPETITION FINAL
Chortle PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare*01315566550•GridRef:F5 RevelsandcomedywebsiteChortlehavetravelledtoBritain'suniversitiestofind the 'Student13beststudentcomics.Tonight,introducedbyatopMC,theybattleforthetitle Comedianof2007'-anda£2,500prize.Aug14:23.00(2hrs)£9.50(£8.00) 29303i123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930311
REVIEWTHIS
DavidMcSavage
Assembly@EdinburghComedyRoom,TheTron,HunterSquare,RoyalMile*0131 6233030•GridReftE5
Youwillfindmeperformingonthestreets,orintheTron,orhavingseafoodin Creelers,ordancingnexttotheladiesintheSpiegeltent,ormaybetheforestor room 118intheIbis. Aug3-27:18330(Ihr)£10,00 Worldpremiere 293031 345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627 RHODGILBERT-WHO'S
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RhodGilbert PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6 TheWelshmiseryreturns.PerrierNewcomernominee2005.'Top50Comedians' Times.'Top50Icons'RoughGuidetoBritishComedy.'Blissfulsurrealism...laughout veryloudstuffIndependentBookearlytoguaranteedisappointment www.rhodgilbert.com PreviewAug1-3:2000(Ihr)£6.00 Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27:2000(Ihr)£11.00(£9.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:2000(Ihr)£12.00(£10,50) Worldpremiere•HSH 293031234567891011 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
RHONACAMERON
GildedBalloonProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef:F5
Award-winningcomedianandauthorRhonaCameronperformshermostintimate showtodate.Infusingstand-upwithstorytelling,shetakesusthroughherdarkly comical,unbelievablycomplexandridiculouslife.
PreviewAug2-4:2000(Ihr)£6.00
Aug5-9,14-16,20,22-23,27:2000(Ihr)£11.00(£10.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:20:00(Ihr)£IZOO(£11.00)
Woridpremiere•FTHJ1 29303 234167891011 12131415 16171819203 222324252627
RICHARD HERRING -OH F**CK,I'M40!
RichardHerring
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
TMWRNJstarwavesgoodbyetohisyouthandawaitstheblessedreliefofdeath ashecelebrates40yearsoflifeandthe20thanniversaryofhisfirstFringe.'Herring simplyimproveswithage'****List.
PreviewAug2-3:20:20(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:20:20(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:20:20(Ihr)£10.50(£9,00) Worldpremiere•HBH 29303 2345678910M 12 13 IS 161718192021 2223242526272829303m
RICKYGERVAIS:FAME!
RickyGervais
EdinburghCastle,CastleHill•08700600100•GridRef:E4
Hollywood's'HottestBrit'andco-creatorandco-writerofthetwomulti-award winningshowsTheOffice'and'Extras'comestoEdinburgh,withhisthirdliveshow, 'Fame.'
Aug26:2IO0(lhr3Qmins)£37,50 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 26 272829303i
ROB DEB:HEROQUEST(FREESHOW)
ROBDEB(FREEFESTIVAL)
LaughingHorse@Jekyll&Hyde,112HanoverStreet*01312252022•GridReftC4 Freeshow!D&DridethroughSciFi/FantasyasRob'Dungeonmaster'Debdeals withaworldofelves,dwarves,cyborgsandpsychosusingfunnysideddiceanda Commodore64.Bringyourplasmagun,broadsword,andkicksomeOre! Info:07908880297/www.freefestival.com Aug4-25:21:05(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) 29303 456789 10 II 12 13 1415 16 1718192021 2223242526272829303m
ROB DEERING-CHARMAGEDDON
RobDeering
Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083»GridReftE5
Robwonthisyear'sall-comedianeditionofBBCI's'WeakestLink.'That'snot relevant,however,tohiseffordesslybrilliantnewstand-upshow.'Inaparallelworld RobDeeringisthekingofSaturdaynighttelevision'StewartLee. PreviewAug2-3:2IOO(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:21:00(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:2l:00(lhr)£I0.50(£9.00) Worldpremiere-HSU 29303111345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 2223242526272829333m
ROBIN INCE KNEWTHISWOULD HAPPEN
RobinInce
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet«01316233030»GridRef:D4
ChordeAward-winner2007,TimeOutAward-winner2006,BritishComedyAward nominee2006.Brandnewstand-upshowofexasperationandconfusionasthe hyperkineticcurmudgeonquestionseverythingorthereabouts.'Snortinglyfunny' Telegraph,www.myspace.com/robinince
PreviewAug2-4:19:30(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13-16,20-22,27: 19:30(Ihr)£11.00(£10.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:I9:30(lhr)£IZ00(£l1.00)
Worldpremiere*Ha 29303 1345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
ROCK N' iGamarjobatROLLPENGUIN
E4UdderBELLTsPasture,BristoSquare’08707453083•GridReftF5 Withaningeniousmixofcleverfree-flowingmime.gendeacrobadcsandachinglyfunny Isketches,theduopresenttheirallnewsilentcomedy.Withoutaword,Gamarjobatleave theiraudiencesspeechlesswithlaughter.'Utterlymesmerising'Telegraph
PreviewAug2-3:17:05(Ihr)£6.00
Aug4-6,8-9,13,15-16,20,22-23,27:17:05(1hr)£10.50(£9.00)(£7.50Q
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Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:17:05(Ihr)£1250(£11.00)(£7.50Q BSH 29303 1345678910II 1213 1415 16171819202 222324252627
THE RULESOFCOMEDY
ArkleTheatreCompany
MayfieldSalisburyChurch,IaMayfieldRoad»01312260000•GridReftH6
Ourdaredeviltroupewilldemonstratetherulesofphysicalcomedyandthentest them,withoutsafetyequipment,onanevaporatedversionofShakespeare's'Hamlet' Mayhemandsillinessmakethefamoustragedytotallyhystericalforallages. Aug13-18:18:30(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) »»3!123456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303ii
THE RunawayRUNAWAYLOVERS
Lovers
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
Afterlastyear'ssuccessfuldebutthefivecheekycherubsflynorthoncemore.Nail yourfeettothefloor,thiscomedygivesyouwings.'Crackingsketchshow...quick, slickandsharplyfocusedstuff****Chortle. PreviewAug1-4: 18:00(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27: 18:00(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:18:00(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00) Worldpremiere•0131 29303 1234567891011 1213!415161718192021222324252627
RUSSELLHOWARD-ADVENTURES
RussellHoward
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
If.comeddiesnominee2006,starofBBC6Music,'MockTheWeek'and'NeverMindthe Buzzcocks'(BBC2),ComedyAwardsandBritAwards(ITV2).Everyticketsold2004/5/6. Thebestcomedianofhisgeneration.'Destinedformajorgreatness'EveningStandard.
AugI-4:21:20(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:21:20(Ihr)£11.50(£10.00)Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:20(Ihr)£1250(£11.00) Worldpremiere•BED 29303 12345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627
RUSSELLKANE-EASYCLICHE&TIREDSTEREOTYPE
RussellKane
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
In2006hebaggedanif.comeddienomination,plusaglutoffive-starreviews.He's baclcjoyouslytossingofftiredstereotypes.'Thegifttoentertaineverysingle audiencemember'*****EdinburghEveningNews.
AugI-4:21:50(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-21,23,27:21:50(1hr)£8.50(£7.00)Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:50(1hr)£9.50(£8.00) Worldpremiere•H.~J1 29303 12345678910II 12131415161718192021222324252627
SALLY-ANNE HAYWARD ISHE FUNNY?'
LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonStreet*01316677533• GridRef:F5
Sally-AnneHayward'IsHeFunny?'Thisisthequestionaskedwhenaward-winning comedianSallytellsanyoneherdadisacomedian.Laughter,toppingthebillandthe tears.Alifetimeofshowbiz.'Fabulous'BBC.www.freefestival.co.uk
Aug6,8-13,15-20,22-25: 19:30(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 6 89 10 II 12 13 1415 16 17 18 1920 2223242526272829303 i
SAMMYJ-58KILOGRAMSOF PUREENTERTAINMENT
SammyJ
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens•01316678940•GridRef:F5 BestNewcomer,2006MelbourneComedyFestival.Hesingsbackwards.Hetalks tobirds.Bestofall,heweighsonly58kilograms-seehimbeforehe'sbigger. 'Uncomfortablybrilliant'Age. Aug6-12,14-19,21-26:19:00(IhrIOmins)£8.00(£6.00) Europeanpremiere 6789 10 II 12 1314 15 16 1718 192021 222324252627282930311
SARAH KENDALL:MYVERYFIRSTKIDNAPPING
SarahKendall
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030•GridRef:D4
ThePerrierandTimeOutAwardnomineetellshertruestoryofbeingkidnapped andheldatgunpointbyinbredpig-hunters.'HersetpieceisworthyofLarryDavid' Observer.'Amasterstoryteller'Metro.
PreviewAug2-4:20:55(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,14-16,20-22,27:20:55(Ihr)£11.50(£10.50) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:20:55(Ihr)£12.50(£11.50) Worldpremiere•HEU 29303 234567891011 12 1415 161718192021222324252627
SCHOOLOFCOMEDY
TheHarrodianandBlackcanProductions
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
'SchoolofRock'meets'LeagueofGentlemen'!Anhourofmind-blowingsketch comedy,performedbychildrenforadultsonly.'Shockinglyfunnyandverynaughty' BarunkaO'Shaughnessy,Bo'Selecta.'Bloodybrilliant'RikMayall. Aug20-27:13:00(Ihr)£8.50(£6.50) Worldpremiere 293031123956789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
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SEYMOURMACE:WHERE'SBATMAN?...MYLIFEASA FAILEDSUPERHERO.
SeymourMace
TheStandComedyClubII,16NorthStAndrewSt•01315587272•GridReftC5 IsCaptainAmericaadick?Who'sCaptainNazi?Why'sSpideygivingouttwinkies? Thesequestionsanswered,plustipsonbecomingasuperheroandprizesforthpbest originalsuperherodrawing.
PreviewAugI:I9:35(lhr)£7.00(£6.00) PreviewAug3: I3:45(lhr)£7.00(£6.00) Aug4-12,14-26:13:45(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) WoHdpremiere 3456789 10II 12 31415 161718192021 22232425262728Z
RICKSHAPIRO
TheGreenRoom
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet*01312200885•GridReftE5
iBillHicks,DenisLeary,DougStanhope...thelinemovesuncomfortablyforward.Is theresuchathingastoomuchtruth?Canyouhandleit?'Purebrilliance'TimeOutNY; 'JamesJoyceofStand-Up'Paper;'MosttransgressivecomedianinAmerica'Penthouse. PreviewAug2-4:23:30(SOmins)£7.00 Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:23:30(SOmins)£10.00(£9.00)|Aug6-9,14-16,20-23:23:30(SOmins)£9.00(£8.00) UKpremiere•EEUI 2930 2345678910II 12 1415 161718192021 222324252627282
SHAPPI KHORSANDI:CARRYON SHAPPI
ShappiKhorsandi
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare*01315566550•GridReftFS
'Oneofthemostinspirationalcomics'(EveningStandard)returnsafterher 'Remarkable'(Independent)sell-out2006show.With'whip-crackjokes'(SundayTimes) and'thewarmest,mostengagingperformancestyleI'veeverseen'(Observer). PreviewAugI-2:2tt10(Ihr)£5.00 Aug3-9,13-16,20-23,27:2010(Ihr)£1200(£10.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:2ftl0(lhr)£13.00(£11.50) ' Woridpremiere•ECU <11345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
SHELLEYCOOPER-REALITYCHEQUE
ShelleyCooper
LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonStreet*01316677533• GridReftF5
HaterealityTV,hypocrisy,bigotry?Wanttheanswertoglobalwarming?'Astarinthe making'AttitudeMagazine.'Nottobemissed'Scotsman.'Getaticket,goandsee'One 4Review. Aug6,8-13,15-20,22-26:2045(Ihr)(FreeTicketed) Woridpremiere 56 89 10 II 12 13 1415 16 17 18 1920 2223242526272829303m
SHOWCASE FRINGE
ShowcaseFringeTV
OutsideTheDome,GeorgeStreet•07961980771•GridReftD4
DedicatedonlinechannelreportingallthingsFringe.Sketches,comment,interviews andstagedevents.Presentedbyperformers.'Notjustreportingthenewsbutacting itout'GetinvolvedandseetherealFringe.Moredetailsonwww.showcasefringe.tv. Aug2-26:OQOO(24hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed) Woridpremiere 29303 2345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627282930311
SH*TTYDEALPUPPETTHEATRECOMPANTSCOMPLETE
Feelingdisenfranchised?PuppetswithSchadenfreudepresentamagicalvoyageof humanmisery.Oppressionwasneverthisfun!Stronglanguage,puppetviolence, Barbienudityandsh*tloadsofchocolatesyrup,www.axisofevilproductions.com Aug6-12,14-19,21-27:22:35(40mins)£8.00(£6.00) Woridpremiere•HSa 56789 10 II 12 31415 161718 192021 222324252627
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MickPerrinforJustForLaughsLive
RleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550«GridRef:E6
'Deftwritingandimpeccabledelivery'Scotsman.'Glimmeringintelligence'Independent onSunday.'Anespeciallyfinecomedian'List. PreviewAug1-3:22:30(lhr)£6.00
Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27:22:30(Ihr)£11.00(£9.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:22:30(Ihr)£12.00(£10.50)
WoHdpremiere•BBH 293031113*5678910II 1213 14 5161718192021 222324252627
SIMON BRODKIN:ONE MAN COMEDYCLUB
SimonBrodkin
PleasanceCourtyard.60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
Winner2006EdinburghFestivalWriters'Guild;fistBestNewcomer.'Prodigioustalent' Times.'Genius'Independent.'Scintillatingandhilarious,killerlineafterline'List.Four stand-upcomedians...allperformedbyoneexceptionalcomic.Trailblazingnewshow.
PreviewAug1-4:I9:30(lhr)£5.00 Aug5-9,13-16,20-23,27:19:30(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00)
Aug10-11,17-19,24-26:19:30(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00)
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SIMON MUNNERY'SAGM 2007
TheStandComedyClub
TheStandComedyClub,5YorkPlace»01315587272•GridRef:C5
New!Improved!Notbothsurely;ifsomethinghasimproveditmusthaveexisted tobeginwithsocannotbeentirelynew.Jokes,poems,anecdotes,pendantryand plaintivewailingfromtheChairmanoftheBored.Macdrums.
PreviewAug2:I8«0(lhrlOmins)£7.00(£6.00)
PreviewAug3:16:30(IhrIOmins)£7.00(£6.00)
Aug4-12,14-27: 16:30(IhrIOmins)£8.00(£7.00)
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SING-ALONG-A-THE-JOY-OF-SEX
KateSmurthwaite&DavidMulholland/PBHFreeFringe
TheMercatBar,28WestMaitlandStreet•GridRef:EI
Award-winningcomedienneKateSmurthwaiteandprofessional-musician-turnedcomicDavidMulhollandbringyouanhourofcatchyoriginalsongs.Abouttheinsand outsoftheoldin-out'Highquality,nottobemissed'****ThreeWeeks.
Aug4-11,13-18,20-25: 19:20(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 29303 3456789 10 II 1213 1415 16 1718 92021 2223242526272829303
SISTASHEANDTHEHOLYHOUSEOF BOOTAY
GildedBalloonProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridReftF5
For5years,they'vebeencookingupanincomparablemixofhiphopandcomedy. NowouttatheAustralian'burbs,it'stimetobeconvertedtotheChurchofSistaShe. PreviewAug1-4:2000(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:20:00(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:20:00(Ihr)£9,50(£8.50)
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SKINNERAND BELL:WHEREARE DAVE&DAVE?
SKINNER&BELL
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)* 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Audiencewanted:roguishlycharmingcomedyduoseekattraaive,vivacious, open-mindedcrowd,aged 16-160.MusthaveGSOH,andaccesstoeyesandears.Imaginative,inventive,andveryfunny. www.comedylounge.co.uk PreviewAug2-3:16:00(SSmins)£5.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:16:00(SSmins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:1600(SSmins)£9.50(£8.50) Worldpremiere•HSU 29303 234567891011 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627282930311
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Fiveidiots...oneoldman...andapsychopath,allrunningroundthestagetryingto makeyoulaugh.Followtheseseveninmatesastheybattletime,theall-seeingeyeand theirownminds.Ifnoonecomes,we'lldie! Aug5-11: I:l5(lhr)£7.50(£5.50) Worldpremiere-HSU 2330311234J 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
THESLIPPERYSOAPBOX:SPOTBANDEDSKAT shutYOface
TheZoo,140ThePleasance•01316626892•GridRef:F6
Aftersell-outsuccessin2006,the'immenselytalented'(ThreeWeeks)shutYOface proudlypresentanothercomicTourdeFrance!Willlastyear'sofferingproveamere horsd'oeuvrebeforethemaincourse...?Willtherebepudding?
PreviewAug3-4:19:55(Ihr)£3.00
Aug5-15,17-27:19:55(Ihr)£6.50(£5.00)
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MARTIN SCAN
TheStandComedyClub
TheStandComedyClub.SYorkPlace»01315587272»GridReftCS
Innovatorofthe'GreatestShowonLegs"amazingquickchangeshowwithU-bends, headgasketsandelectricdrills.Thisisprobablytheweirdest,scariest,rudestfamily comedyyou'lleversee.Costumes,setsandhilarityassistedbySallyDay.
PreviewAug3:13:00(50mins)£7.00(£6.00) Aug4-12,14-27:1400(SOmins)£8.00(£7.00)
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SOMETHINGABOUTSARA
SLCProductions
understairs@EuroScot,EuropeaninScotland,39PalmerstonPlace•01315276161 GridRef:El
Witnesssomeofthecraziestthingsanyonehaseverdonetofindfameandthe perfectpartner.Sara'shonestandenergeticcomedymonologueswillsurprise,shock andamuse.IstherereallysomethingaboutSara? www.somethingaboutsara.com Aug19-27:23:00(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) Europeanpremiere 29303i123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728293
SOMETHINGTOCROWABOUT
PeteGoldIPBH'sFreeFringe
TheMercatBar,28WestMaitlandStreet•GridRef:El
'London'sbestcomedysongwriter'(FringeReport),andstarofITVs'ComedyCuts' servesupafrothycocktailofstand-upandsongs.'Bagsofimagination'Stage.'F**king brilliant!'EdByrne.'Thesongsaretremendous!'TimeOutFREE. Aug11-16:13:30(Ihr)(FreeTicketedSUDO)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
SONGSABOUTVAGINAS
JessicaDelfino
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•0131 2200885•GridRef:E5
DenouncedbytheCatholicLeague.BannedfromYouTube.'Funnyandsmart,'says SonicYouth'sThurstonMoore.'Topayonelivehumanbabyforatickettohershow wouldbemorethanworthit'Triangle. PreviewAug2-4:22:20(SOmins)£5.00 Aug5,10-12,17-19:22:20(SOmins)£9.00(£8.00)
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Aug6-9,14-16,20-22:22:20(SOmins)£8.00(£7,00) Worldpremiere•H22I 293031113456789 10 II 12 1314 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930311 SONGSFORSWINGIN' LEADERSFrankSanazi<£TheIraqPack TheBongoClub,37HolyroodRoad*01315572827•GridRef:E6 AftertheirexplosiveMiddleEastTour,TheIraqPack'areback.ClassicBigBand tuneswithextremerenditionslike'StrangersOnMyFlight.'FrankSanazi,DeanStalin, SaddamiDavisJnr,OsamaBinCrosby.Unmissable!***ThreeWeeks. Aug18-25:19:30(SOmins)£5.00(£4.00) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728293031 THEBIGGESTFREEEVENT ONTHEFRINGE 12AugustontheMeadows frint sundf
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SPANK!
James<SLeonandUnderbellyProductions
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
It'sback!Featuringawesomecomedians,sexyDJs,controlledanarchyandabarwith |l tonsofbooze.Whatallcomedynightsshouldbe'StewartLee. PreviewAug3:0000(4hrs)£7.00 Aug4-9,13-16,20-23:0000(4hrs)£10.00(£9.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:00PQ(4hrs)£13.50(£1250) 29303 2345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627282930311)
THESTAND LATECLUB
TheStandComedyClub
TheStandComedyClub,5YorkPlace•01315587272«GridRef:C5
LatenightFringecomedyatitsbestEightsuperbshowcasesfromScodand's favouriteclub.Fivecomics-twohours-latebar.Differentsizzlingselectionnightly. 'Bestvalueintown'EveningNews.Theykeepthelaughscoming'Times. Aug3-4,10-11,17-18,24-25:23:45(2hrs15mins)£1200 Worldpremiere 29303! 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324 25 2627282930311
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STEPHEN GRANT-TAKEN FORGRANTED
StephenGrant
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance-01315566550•GridRef:E6
Discovercomedy'sfastestthinker.Hismission:toobliterateuntruthsandpunish inaccuracies.Plato'spleased;GillianMcKeith'scrappingherself.Sell-out2003-2006. 'Brilliant'Independent;'absolutelyhilarious'EveningNews.'Dazzling'ThreeWeeks. 'SubversiveComedyGenius'*****ListBookEarly!
PreviewAug1-3:I8:00(lhr)£6.00
Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27:18:00(Ihr)£11.00(£9.50)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 18:00(Ihr)£1200(£10.50)
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STEPHEN KAMOS- MOREOF ME
StephenKAmos
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
Backwithanallnew,evenmorerevealingshow.'Wheredoyoustartdescribinga I performerwhoshouldreallybegivensixoutoffive?It'spurecheeknumbing,tear- | inducingentertainment'*****Scotsman.
PreviewAug1-3:2l:40(lhr)£7.00
Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27:21:40(Ihr)£12.50(£11.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:40(Ihr)£13.50(£12.00)
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STEPHEN KAMOS-WEEKENDTALKSHOW
StephenKAmos
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633»GridRef:F5
1 Achatshowthatcreatesweirdandwonderfulconnectionswithhisaudienceand guests.'StephenKAmosistheembodimentofcharisma.Amos'sshowispackedwith I well-observedmaterial,performedhilariously'www.chortle.co.uk.
Aug3-4,10-11,17-18:23:l5(lhr)£I0.00(£9.00) Aug24-25:23:15(Ihr)£11.00(£10.00) Worldpremiere 31 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324 25 262728293031
STEPHEN LONG IS NOTAMIND READER
I StephenLong
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket•08702410136*GridRef:E4
J StephenLongcansortofreadyourmind.Andifhefails,it'llbejustasexciting becausehemightstaplehishandandyoumightwinachequeforthreepounds, j www.myspace.com/notamindreader PreviewAug2-3:2l:l5(45mins)£5.00 Aug4-12,14-26:21:15(45mins)£8.00(£7.00) Worldpremiere•HSU y 23456789 10II 12 ?1415 161718 192021 22232425262728Z
STEVE HUGHES-HEAVYMETALCOMEDY
J SteveHughes
Assembly@EdinburghComedyRoom.TheTron,HunterSquare,RoyalMile• I 01316233030•GridRef:E5
I Afterlastyear'scontroversialEdinburghshow,Hughesreturnsforhisfourthsatirical I onslaughtHard-hittingjokeswithDevil-horns.'Hard-edgedsocialcommentaryatits best'Times.'Hughesisgold'Metro.'Seehimwhileit'sstilllegal'Chortle. 1 www.myspace.com/stevehughescomedy PreviewAug3-4:21:00(Ihr)£6.00 Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:21:00(Ihr)£10.00(£9.00) »j Aug6-9,13-14,16,20-23:21:00(1hr)£9.00(£8.00)
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STEVEWILLIAMS- BINGETHINKING
71 SteveWilliams
I Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• I 08707453083 GridRef:E5
jl AnhourofstandoutcomedyfromthewhimsicalWelshmanandtheoveractive pleasuresofhisunusualmind.'Innovative.Gosee'Chortle.'Arisingstarofthecircuit
AIAsafeplacetodeposityourcomedypound'SundayTimes. Aug2-3:2200(Ihr)£5.00
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STEWARTLEE-41STBESTSTAND-UP EVER!
StewartLee
E4UdderBELLY’sPasture,BristoSquare«08707453083•GridReftF5
AnofficialChannel4surveyinMarchnamedme41stbeststand-upever.Atthis festival,onlyJerrySadowitz,FrankSkinnerandDanielKitsonarebetterthanme.See themfirst,andthenme.wvwv.stewartlee.co.uk
PreviewAug2-3:I9:30(55mins)£6.00
Aug4-9,13-14,16,20-23,27:19:30(SSmins)£1250(£11.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:I9:30(55mins)£14.00(£1250) Worldpremiere*HSU 29303 2345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
STORYTELLERS'CLUBATTHE ESTABLISHMENT
Storytellers'Club
Cbaraka.InfirmaryStreet•08452601234»GridRef:E5
Amagicalcomedyclub,featuringwistfulstoriesfromcomediansandmusos...plus there'sasecretaudiencechallenge!Butastorywithoutanaudienceislikescreaming loveintothedarknightSoplease,comeshoutwithus. www.myspace.com/storytellersclub Aug6-7,13-14,20-21:00:15(IhrISmins)£6.50(£5.50) Worldpremiere 29303i123456 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22232425262728293031
STUARTGOLDSMITHANDJIMMYMCGHIE
StuartGoldsmith<£JimmyMcGhie
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef:F5
Adouble-headerofscintillatingstandupfromtwocharmingyoungmen.Goldsmith ('Intriguingandinvigorating'Scotsman),andMcGhie('Hysterical'BBC)aretwoofthe fastest-risingstarsinBritishcomedy.Hilariousstories.SparklingwitSomejokes. PreviewAug1-4:21:30(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:21:30(1hr)£8.50(£7.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:30(Ihr)£9,50(£8.00)
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STUCKEY&MURRAYS MYTHICALFORNICATION
Stuckey<£Murray
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Stuckey&Murraycombineguitars,banjos,ukulelesandvideostocreatelifechanging experiences.From'UnicornLove'tofreshlysqueezed'MimosasintheRain,'the songsstaywithyou.'Ahip...offbeatmusicalcomedyduo'MTVNetworks. PreviewAug2-3:23:IS(lhr)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:23:15(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:23:15(Ihr)£9,50(£8.50) Europeanpremiere EEH 29303111345678910II 12131415 161718192021 2223242526272829303m
COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000 PHILMCINTYRE ENTERTAI^NMENT TOTALSELLOUT1997-Z006! IAS0N “BYRNE hiddenintetwigs 8:40PM 2-27August(not13,20) AssemblyatAssemblyHall 01316233030 www.edfrjnge.com 'WatchingJason Byrne on stage Ronaldinhoplayfor Barcelona. It's itthe magic willcome, butwhen and He'seffortlesslymasterful. Ifyou leave disappointed fromthis show, don'tever bother going to see comedy again.'EDKHEvm»ws seepage60forshowinformation seepage26forshowinformation ,f«C Uh4«rV>«ll/ Pfow«oK»rii proudly PC«4«h\4 a v»hPreJuUl)U, iiwPloVi^a ioi*e<lysWW* <kedl« Jolly •wail 1-2*» ftuSuit fnoV m) IPLEASANCE theatre*EDINBURGH
QED 1930311134567891011 12131415161718192021222324252627i8i9303ii THESUPERGREATCOMEDYGOODSHOW- FREE! SarahCampbell,NickHelmandGrainneMaguire/LaughingHorse FreeFestival LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet«01315568974 GridRef:B6 SizzlingfromLondon'scomedyscene,threeyoungcomicswillarmyouwithallyou'll needtogetgoingfirstthingintheafternoon.Free!Arriveearlytoavoidlastyear's tragicriots!www.myspace.com/supergreatcomedygoodshow Aug4-14,16-18:13:50(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021222324252627282930311 SWEATINGTHESMALLSTUFF VivGee/PBH'sFreeFringe TheWhiteHorse,266Cannongate•GridRef:D6 What'sworryingyou?War?Famine?Pestilence?Oryourmissingwheeliebin?See thefunnysidewithVivGee-Scotland'sanswertoquestions.'SimplyaGenius' ScotlandonSundoy.'F***ingflawless'HenryRollins.'Side-splitting'HandyThesaurus. Aug4-6,8-13,15-20,22-25:19:50(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 456 89 10 II 12 13 15 16 17 18 1920 222324252627382930311 THEBIGGESTFREEEVENT * f111106 ONTHEFRINGE Jfc » e||Rlfg|| 12AugustontheMeadows wlllllluy
THESUNSHINEVARIETYCOUCH KeirMcAllister£DerekJohnston TheCanon'sGait,232Canongate•GridRef:D6 TakeacomfyseataswetravelupthecomedymotorwaywithdriversDerek JohnstonandKeirMcAllister,throughalandscapeofcomedy,chatandguests.A specialshowforspecialpeople;expecttodribblewithlaughter! jul29-SepI:i6:55(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed)
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
THESWINGERS
BarryCastagnolaandMarthaHowe-Douglas Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Couplesseeklike-mindedpeopleforfunandlaughter.GSOHessential.Barry Castagnola('Cyderdelic')andMarthaHowe-Douglas('Doctors,''TheOffice')in brandnew,multimediacomedyabouttheUKswingersscene.'Charactercomedyat itsbest'Independent.
PreviewAug2-3:16:45(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:I6:45(lhr)£9.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 16:45(Ihr)£10.00(£9.00)
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THETAD BROTHERS:MURDERONTHE PANINI JMIEXPRESS
comestoEdinburgh Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridRef:E5
FastandfuriouscomedicmurdermysteryfromBerlin,directedbyEdinburgh's JohnnyMelville.SuspectsandsurrealistscenariosincludeAdolfHitler.TheBarberof Seville,boxingpriests.InspectorBrio,SergeantPoopsandJesus. Aug3,13,20,27:13:15(Ihr15mins)£6.50(£5.50)(£4.50C)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:13:15(IhrISmins)£7.50(£6.50)(£5.50Q Aug11-12,18-19,25-26: 13:15(Ihr Smins)£8.50(£7.50)(£6.50Q WoHdpremiere•BED 29X3 2345678910II 1213 1415161718192021 222324252627
TAKEAWHIFFOF...TURPENTINE
Turpentine
SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)•08702410136•GridReftF4
Shamelesslyunsatirical,not-remotely-darksketchcomedy.Takeahostoffamous charactersfromhistoryandlegend,traptheminanotherdimension,thenblendwith agreatdealofsilliness.Comedywhereyoudon'thavetothink. www.myspace.com/_turpentine
PreviewAug2-3: I5:50(40mins)£5.00 Aug4-11,13-26:15:50(40mins)£7.00(£6.00) Worldpremiere•BED 29X3 2345678910II 213 1415 161718192021 2223242526272829X3M
TALESOFAN URBANJOKER
AustinLow
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet*01312200885•GridRef:E5
Enjoyaheart-warmingtaleaboutaboyandhiscomedyshow.Previewat urbanjoker.com.Themostcrowdpleasingactofthenight'Chortle.****ThreeWeeks. ****EdinburghEveningNews.
PreviewAug2-4: Il:50(50mins)£4.00
Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26: 11:50(SOmins)£7.00(£6.00) Aug6-9,14-16,20-23: 11:50(SOmins)£6.00(£5.00) BED 23X3 2345678910II 12 31415 161718192021 2223242526272829X3n
TALKING HEADS
Assembly
AssemblyUniversalArts,Freemason'sHall»01316233030•GridReftD3
Ararechancetoseefiveoftheoriginal'TalkingHeads'-AlanBennett'swonderful, legendary80stelevisionmonologues.TalkingHeads'providesarareand compassionateinsight'Impeccable...outstanding,savagelywittyandpoignant' Scotsman.
PreviewAug2-3:I6:30(lhr45mins)£5.00
Aug4-5,7-9,13-16,20-23: I6:30(lhr45mins)£12.00(£10.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-27:I6:30(lhr45mins)£14.00(£12.00) Europeanpremiere•HEP 29X3 2345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627
TALKOFTHE FESTWITH PAULPROVENZA
TheGreenRoom
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet*01312200885•GridRef:E5
Lastyear,AristocratsdirectorPaulProvenza's*****chatshowincluded'SouthPark's' TreyParkerandMattStoneand'TheSimpsons"HarrySheareramongitsfamous, funnyguests.Thisyear,itonlygetsbetter.
PreviewAug2-4:23:30(SOmins)£7.00
Aug5,10-11,17-19,24-26:23:30(SOmins)£10.00(£9.00)
Aug6-9,13-16,20-23:23:30(SOmins)£9.00(£8.00) EED
COMEDY
BESTNEWCOMER2006-WRITERS'GUILD &THE LIST SIMON BRODKIN ONE MAN COMEDY CLUB “Aprodigioustalent" THETIMES “Scintillatingandhilarious" THE LIST “Genius" INLEPENHEHTOH SUNDAY
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TANYALEE DAVIS:LITTLE DOTHEYKNOW
TanyaleeDavis
PleasanceDome,I BristoSquare*01315566550•GridRef:F5
Tanyaleewilltakeyouonajourneyofcruelty,embarrassment,courageandtriumph. Don'tunderestimateher:sheissmallinsize,butherpersonalityis 10feethigh.'Joan Riversmeetsapile-driver'Scotsman.
PreviewAug1-3:20:45(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13-14,16,20-23,27:20:45(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:20:45(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00) Worldpremiere-EU] 29303 IU45678910II 1213 14 5161718192021222324252627
TARAFLYNN - NOTNOW
EdComJ
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Anirreverentlookatthequestionthathauntsusall:arewedoomedtoendup throwingrubbleatDerekAcorah?'Impossibletodislike'GlasgowHerald.'Refreshingly testosterone-freecomedyzonethatstillhasballs'Stage.
PreviewAug2-3: 16:45(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-23: 16:45(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:16:45(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) aSD 293031 2345678910II 12 31415 161718192021 2223242526272829303n
TAYLORNEGRON&LILI HAYDN-SATELLITES
TaylorNegron
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet*01312200885•GridRef:E5
Taylor:almost100moviesandtelevisionshows,from'FastTimesatRidgemontHigh' to'TheAristocrats.'Lili:playedwitheveryonefromGeorgeClintontoRobertPlant Together:spinningstorytellingandmusicintocomedymagic.
PreviewAug2-4:2l:l0(50mins)£7.00
Aug5,10-11,17-19,24-26:21:10(SOmins)£10.00(£9.00) Aug6-9,13-16,20-23:21:10(SOmins)£9.00(£8.00)
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TBC
TBCILaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@EdinburghCityFootballClub,7Baxter'sPlace,LeithWalk• 01315573838•GridRef:C6
Tobeornottobe?That'sjustoneofthequestionsthatwon'tbeansweredduring thisfreefeastofstand-upcomedy. Aug5-10:I8:25(lhr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 293031 2315 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
TEAANDCAKE
TiernanDouiebandLaurenShearing
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
WinnersofTVs'Gagging4It'TiernanDouiebandLaurenShearingbringtheirhotly anticipatedsketchshowtoEdinburgh.Adelightfulmixoftheridiculous,theoffensive andtheridiculouslyoffensive.Infectiouscomedy-passiton.
PreviewAug2-3:14:50(SSmins)£5.00 Aug4-9,13-14,16,20-23:14:50(SSmins)£8.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:14:50(SSmins)£9,00(£8.00) Worldpremiere-FTTH 29303 2345678910II 12 13 14 51617181920212223242526272829303m
TEASEWITHATWIST
OfAllTheCheek
VenueISOatEICC.TheExchange«08704000886•GridRef:F2
Theepitomeoftheburlesqueartform.Dancing,singing,comedyandgoodoldfashionedstriptease.LetMystJVine,LadyBeauPeepandCrimsonSkyetakeyouona
COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000
thrillingjourneyoftheeroticandtrulybizarre!
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TERRYSAUNDERS- MISSEDCONNECTIONS
TerrySaunders
Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Isawyoulastyear,Ihadabeardandcardigan,youwereshapedlikeanaudience,you laughedandcried.Wouldliketoseeyouagain.'Immediatelybeguiles1 List.'Genuinely heart-warming'SkinnyFest.www.terrysaunders.co.uk PreviewAug2-3:17:55(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:17:55(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00)Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:17:55(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Worldpremiere•BEB 1341678910II 12 314II 161718192021 222324252627;.
THERESADONKEY IN MYVAN
ROYALHOLLOWAYCOMEDYSOCIETY
StMark'sartSpace,7CastleTerrace*01312281155 GridRef:E3 Colossalcomedyconcoctioncombiningstand-upandsketchesfromexcitingnew talentThroughsatire,absurdityanddecidedlyprovocativematerial,wetacklesubjects asvariedasreligiousfundamentalism,mass-mediacultureandTescoValuegin. Aug5-8: Aug9-10,12-17:19:10(Ihr45mins)£3.5022:IO(lhr45mins)£5.00
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ATHIRD OFTHEWAYDONE
BADASHProductions
BedlamTheatre,11bBristoPlace•01312259893•GridRef:F5
BADASHreturnwiththeirlightlytragictwo-manexplorationofbroken relationships,planningyourownfuneralandaquarter-centuryofhardliving.'These boysarereallyontosomething'BBCRadio Aug13-18,20-25:16:55(40mins)£6.00(£5.00) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10il 12 II 14 II 16 17 18 192021 2223 2421262728293031
THISSKETCH SHOWBELONGSTO LIONELRICHIE
ThisSketchGroupBelongstoLionelRichie Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
'Boldoriginalandfresh,deliciouslyfunnytoo'****Scotsman.'Infectstheaudience withsomuchlaughtersomeoneshouldcallaparamedic'Guardian.(OnTheLeisure Virus')ThisshowisnotaboutLionelRichie. PreviewAug2-3:15:30(55mins)£5.00 Aug4-9,13-14,16,20-23:15:30(55mins)£8.50(£7.50)Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:15:30(SSmins)£9.50(£8.50) Worldpremiere•ECU it 1341678910II 1213 14 5161718192021 2223242126
THISSKETCH DIAL-A-SKETCHSHOWBELONGSTOLIONELRICHIE:
ThisSketchGroupBelongstoLionelRichie WeCometoYou,VariousLocations•07807164987•GridRef: Thesketchshowthatcomestoyou!Call07807 164987(Ilam-2pm)foralive sketchdeliveredstraighttoyou,whereveryouare-street,cafe,bar-withinGrid ReferenceE4-E5. Aug4-14,16-24,26:llfX)(3his)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 4l6789 10 II 12 13 14 5161718 192021 222324252627282!
THISSKETCH SHOWBELONGSTO LIONELRICHIE: PAMPERED PRIVATEVIEW
ThisSketchGroupBelongstoLionelRichie WeCometoYou.VariousLocations•07807164987•GridRef:
Thetwowinnersofthe'ThisbelongstoLionelRichie'photocompetitionwillhave thesketchshowperformedforthemwhilequaffingchampagneandbeingmassaged. Fordetailsseewww.thisbelongstolionelrichie.co.uk Aug26:18:00(SSmins)(FreeNon-ticketed) 29303112345
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com COMEDY ‘TUNNYJSHELL”“IRRESISTIBLE!”“RIOTOUSLYFUNNY’ /wnoe^, ASSEMBLYUNIVERSALARTSgeorgest3-27AUG 8.40PM 0131 6233030 0131 2260000 BSLSIGNED25AUG www.assemblyfestival.coniwww.edfringe.com VENUE7 seepage40forshowinformation DHPROWO'nWKWmnivratsiHTS
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TIM KEY-THESLUTINTHE HUT
ZooLogicProductions
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550»GridRef:E6
Agentlemaninalager-stainedsuitfillsahutwithdivvynonsense.(Somepoetry.) 'Brilliantlytalented'Times.'Alovelycomiccreation'Guardian.'Pitiful,engagingand hilarious'FT.PerrierNewcomernominee2001/2003. PreviewAug1-3:2l:45(55mins)£5.00
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:21:45(45mins)£9.50(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:45(55mins)£10.50(£9,00) Worldpremiere•HSU 293o3 12145678910II 1213 415161718192021 222324252627
TINYTIMS MEN OFSTEEL- FREE
LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Berlin,3SouthQueensferryStLane-01314677215*GridReftE2 GaryandDave,ofGaryandDavefeme,colludedminutesagotocreatethisilladvised,slightlyinappropriateshtickonsurvivinglifeanddeathdilemmas.Dareyou watch?Probably.Canyouaffordit?Definitely. www.myspace.com/tinytimsmenofsteel Aug4-25:1305(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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TOMALLEN ...ANDOTHERSHORTSTORIES
TomAllen
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare«01316681633»GridRef:F5
BBCNewComedyAward-andSYTYFwinner,andRadio7's'TheCorrespondent' TomAlleninvitesyoutojoinhimonaseriesofquirkilytheatricalandserenely comicalstories.'Velvety...grandiloquent...richwithdeliciouslytrivialdetail'Chortle.
PreviewAug1-4:17:30(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,14-16,20-23,27: 17:30(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 17:30(Ihr)£9.50(£8,50)
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TOM BASDEN:WON'TSAYANYTHING
TomBasden
mCowgateandVictoriaStreet)•
Speechlessstand-upcomedyanddeadpanmusicalwhimsyfromstarof'Cowards' (Radio4,BBC3).'Snappilypresented,wellwritten,wellacted,andsubtlyfunny' Observer.'Exquisitelycraftedcomedy'Chortle.'Marvellous'EveningStandard.
PreviewAug2-3:19:35(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-6,8-9,14-16,20-23:19:35(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:19:35(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)
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TOMMYANDTHEWEEKS
EdWeeksandTomBell
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridReftE6
TomBellisastand-up.EdWeeksisasketchcomic.Theycombinetocreatecomedy sostunningit'llmakeyoufeellikeyourmindhaswonaprize.'Brilliantlysilly'Metro. 'Fantasticcomicacting'BBC.
PreviewAug1-4:I6:30(lhr)£5.00 / Aug5-9,14-16,20-23,27:16:30(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:16:30(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00)
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THETOMMYSHERIDAN CHATSHOW
TommySheridan
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare»01316681633•GridReftF5
HavefunwithScodand'smostcontroversialandrecognisablytannedfigure. Campaignstocourtrooms,prisonexperiencestopoliticalexperiences.Different specialguestseveryday,romping,rantingandrippingintothetabloids.BookEarly!
PreviewAug1,3:I9:l5(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-22:19:15(Ihr)£10.00(£6.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:19:15(Ihr)£11.00(£7.00)
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TOM STADE:SETLIST
TheStandComedyClub
TheStandComedyClubII,16NorthStAndrewStreet*01315587272•GridReftC5
COMEDY For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000
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'Mostlaid-backstand-upinEdinburgh'****Scotsman.'Killerlineswhiledeconstructing theartofstand-up'ListWhyheisnottalkedaboutinthesamereverentialtermsas hisNorthAmericancontemporariesisamystery'*****Herald.
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PreviewJul29:2l:l5(lhr)£7.00(£6.00) PreviewJul30:2200(Ihr)£7.00(£6.00) Aug3-12,14-26:2215(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00)
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TONYLAW REVENGEOFTHE DOGOFTIME'
MickPerrinforjustforLaughsLive
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare»01316681633»GridRef-FS
Acomedyshowfromnonsenseville.Randomgoodfun.anhourofuniquely inspiredcomedyChortle.'Lawisterrific,effortless...oneofthebestcomedy performancesoftheyear'Independent.
PreviewAug1-4:20:IS(lhr)£5.00
Aug5-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27:20:15(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:2015(Ihr)£10,00(£9,00) Worldpremiere EE31 29303111341678910II 1213 1415161718192021 222324252627
TONYLEE-XXX,AGGRESSIVECOMEDYHYPNOSIS
TonyLee
E4UdderBELLY'sPasture,BristoSquare•08707453083•GridRef:F5
Withover5000sold-outperformances,29officialawardsandnominationsjoining JimCarrey,TheBarenakedLadies,Nickleback,amongstothersattheNational CanadianCOCAawards.LeefinallybringshisglobalXXXphenomenonto Edinburgh.
PreviewAug2-3:23:30(Ihr25minsapprox)£6.00(£6.00) Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:23:30(Ihr25minsapprox)£11.50(£10.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:23:30(Ihr25minsapprox)£13.50(£1100) UKpremiere•fclZU 293031 1345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
TONYLITTLERMIDDLEAGED PUNK
TonyLittler-LaughingHorseFreeFestival LaughingHorse@MeadowBar,42-44BucdeuchStreet•01316676907•GridRef:F6
ReturningforhisthirdyearattheFringe,performinghilarioussongsandquick-fire humour,Tonytakesnoprisonerswithhisfeastofpoliticalincorrectness.Seeking'free' biglaughs?Thisistheshowforyou. Aug11-25:22:30(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 29303112345678910II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303m
TONYWOODS FROMAMERICA?
TheGreenRoom
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•01312200885•GridRef:E5
AsanoriginalmemberofRussellSimmons''DefComedyJam'(HBO)andRDiddy's 'BadBoysofComedy,'Tony'scooldemeanorandsharpdeliveryprovidesublime comedicentertainment.Satisfactionguaranteed. PreviewAug2-4:22:l0(50mins)£7.00 Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:22:l0(50mins)£l0.00(£9.00) Aug6-9,14-16,20-23:22:l0(50mins)£9,00(£8.00) Europeanpremiere•HSU >9303 1345678910II 12 31415 161718192021 2223242526272829303m
rroogood(to be free)
AndrewRoper -aughingHorse@Berlin,3SouthQueensferryStLane*013146772l5,GridRef.E2 ustwhatitsaysonthebox.'Roperbringsprofessionalismandexperiencemissing romsimilarshows...Icertainlywouldn'thavefeltcheatedhadhebeencharging' lAughorde2006.4-25:16:30(SOmins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 45678910 II 12 13 1415 16 1718192021 222324252627282930311 TOULSON &HARVEYToulson&Harvey Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 38707453083•GridRef:E5 >005PerrierBestNewcomernominees,LukeToulson(HackneyEmpireNewActOf TheYear2007Winner)andStephenHarvey(nicehair)areback.'Excellentmimics idsuperbactorswithtimingcomingoutoftheirears'L/st 4-9,14-16,20-23:Aug2-3:17:20(Ihr)£5.00 10-12,17-19,24-26:17:20(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00)
COMEDY
THETRACHTENBURG FAMILYSLIDESHOWPLAYERS: THECOMPLICATED LIFE frrachtenburgSlideShowPlayers
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17:20(Ihr)£10.00(£9.00) Worldpremiere•EE31 45678910II 12 1415 161718192021 22232425262728Z
Lights!!GreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•01312200885•GridRef:ESCamera!Action!Livetapingofarealsituationcomedywiththefirstfamily bfslideshowpop,set-literallyandfiguratively-intheir200square-footapartment Hilarioussongs,stories,andreality.FringeAward2004/2005. ‘ viewAug2-4:203)0(SOmins)£7.00 ,ugg5,10-12,17-19,24-26:20:00(SOmins)£10.00(£9.00) 6-9,14-16,20-23:20:00(SOmins)£9.00(£8.00) BED 45678910II 12 31415 16171819202122232425262728293331
TRIPLETHREATLIVE!
TripleThreat
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef:F5
ImaginetheworstrealityTVshowpossible.Multiplyitby10andyou'vegotTriple Threatatalentcompetitionwithoutanydecipherabletalent'Theaudiencewerein fitsofgiggles!'IslingtonGazette.'Delightfullyfreeofcynicism'UKtheatre.net
PreviewAugM:I6:30(lhr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:16:30(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 16:30(Ihr)£9,50(£8,50) Worldpremiere•HSU 293031234567891011 1213 !415 161718192021222324252627
TRIPOD Tripod
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens*01316678940•GridRef.F5
Scod.YonandGatesyareTripod-oneofAustralia'smostpopularandprolificmusic comedyacts.'Abeautifullyperformedrollercoasterrideofcaptivatingnonsense, fabulouscomedyandmusic...definitelygoandseethem!'Scotsman.
PreviewAug5-6:2IOO(lhrlOmins)£l0.00(£8.00)
Aug7-12,15-19,21-26:21.00(IhrIOmins)£10.00(£8,00) 56789 10 II 12 131415 16 1718 192021 222324252627282930311
TRIPPPLICATE'STIMETRIPPPERS!
Trippplicate
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRefE6
Writers'guildnominees2006return.JoinTrippplicateontheirhilarioustimetravellingromp!Inaslapstickfrenzyofbizarrecharacterswithanoccasionaldark twist'Mybestcomedy2005'ArthurSmith.*****List
PreviewAug1-4:18:20(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:18:20(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:18:20(Ihr)£10,50(£9.00)
Worldpremiere•HSU 2930311345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
TRUANTTV
FatHandProductions
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRefE5
'TruantTV:Previously4GoldStars(ThreeWeeks).Joinusasweskipdetention, reminiscethoseschool-daysandpackinsong,dance,filmandaudienceparticipation tobringyouahilariouslywarmandtrulyextraordinaryshow.Unmissable! PreviewAug2-3:13:05(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:1305(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 1305(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)
Woridpremiere•HSU 1345678910II 12 1415 161718192021222324252627282!
TRUMPTONSHIRETALES
PhillJupitusandBrianCant
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRefE6
Celebrating40yearsofGordonMurray'scultchildren'sTVshows:Trumpton', 'CamberwickGreen'and'Chigley.'Withextractsandonstagechatwiththevoiceof Trumptonshire-BrianCantandcomedianPhilljupitus.Suitablefortheover-5sand beyond. Aug7-12,14:I4:30(lhr20mins)£10.00(£8.00) 29303112395678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303i
TRYING ISGOOD
JosieLong
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRefE6
I’mtryingtomakemysecondshowasgoodasplayingunowithyourhousemates ordiscoveringforeignchocolatebarswithoffensivenames.If.comBestNewcomer. *****ScotsmanandMetro.'She'sdaft,she'suplifting...trulymagical'TimeOut PreviewAug1-3:19:15(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,21-23,27:I9:l5(lhr)£9.50(£8.00)
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12%EVIL:LAURENCECLARK
LaurenceClark
ZooSouthside,117NicolsonStreet«01316626892»GridRef:F6
DowheelchairuserssurreptitiouslywalklikeAndyPipkinwhennoonelooks? Areparkingbadgesandbenefitbookstheonlyperkstobeingdisabled?Allwillbe revealed...Viciouslyfunny...stunninglyhard-hitting.Go.Think.Laugh'Scotsman. ] www.laurenceclark.co.uk
PreviewAug3-4:18:15(Ihr)(FreeTicketed)
Aug5-9,15-16,20-23:I8:l5(lhr)£650(£5.50)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-25: 18:15(Ihr)£7,50(£650) Worldpremiere-gS; 29303 23456789 10II 12 3 415 161718 192021 222324252627a29301
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TWO RachelBIRDS-ONETICKET
GloverandAilsaJohnston
Venue260@Jury'sInn,43JeffreyStreet•01315560476•GridRefD6
'JustaWaitress'-abitter,day-dreamingwaitresswithasongforeveryone.'Doingit StandingUp'-fast-paced,fresh,Edinburgh-basedcomic.Bigideaswithbiggerenergy! Bothcontainstronglanguageandharshtruths.
PreviewAug2-4:20:00(55mins)£4.00(£3.00) Aug6-11,13-18:20fl0(55mins)£5.00(£4,00) V\ } II 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920212223242526272
THE2006SHOW
PeterBuckleyHHI/PBH'sFreeFringe
TheCanon'sGait,232Canongate•GridRef:D6
PeterBuckleyHillispermanentlybehindthetimes.Seealivinganachronismstumble: andsinghiswaythrough2006.14thyearatFringe-that'sPBH,nottheshow. Obviously.UnlesshereallyisDrWho.Whoknows? Aug5-7,9-14,16-21,23-25: 18:10(SSmins)(FreeTicketedSUDOF)(FreeNon-ticketed) 56789 10 II 12 13 14 516 1718 192021 22232425262728293031
COMEDY
PROPERTY
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Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 19:15(Ihr)£10,50(£9,00) Woridpremiere•HHU 29303 11345678910 II 12 31415 161718192021222324252627 TWEEDY'SLOST
Tweedy'sLostProperty MeadowsTheatreBigTops,TheMeadows,MelvilleDrive*01316670202(LadyBoys ofBangkokonly)08712240033•GridRefG5 Acomedyaboutaclownwhogivesintosocietyandgetsarealjob.What'smeant tobeaboringofficejobsoonturnsintoaone-mancomedy/varietyshow. Aug6-14,18-19,25-26:15:00(SOmins)£5.00 Aug15-17,20-24:17:00(SOmins)£5.00 UKpremiere•HSU 3678910II 1213
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24HRLENTILPEOPLE LentilProductions SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket•08702410136*GridRef Comewithusonamagicalmeanderthroughtheworldofthedivine,sublimeand | downrightridiculous.Asketchshowthatcombinesfilmandliveactiontocreatea | trulymarvelousspectacle. Aug20-27:17:40(SOmins)£7.00(£6.00) 3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 1617 18 1920 21 22
FESTIVAL | OF ME 8.20pm ’°.“Ye PLEASANCE DOME 131 556 6550 0131 226 OOOO www.pleasance.co.uk/edinburghwww.edfringe.com MARKDOLAN N & V&L * w9w 'CONSISTENTLY FUNNY',NOEPCNDEW 6.30PM 1-27 AUG(NOT7fcT4) ! SPORTSMANS GILDEDBALLOONTEVIOTBRISTOSQUARE # 0131 668 1633 www.qildedballoon.co.uk 0131 2260000www.edfrinqe.com % f seepage65,72forshowinformation 102
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
THE UGLYKIDUglyKid
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare*01316681633•GridRef:F5
TwoMenTwoWomen.'TheUglyKid'isafastandfunnysketchshowthatsimply wantstomakeyouhappy.ComeandlaughatTheUglyKid.Justtrynottopoint PreviewAug4:1400(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27: 1400(Ihr)£8.00(£6.50)Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:l4P0(lhr)£9.00(£7.50)
Worldpremiere•HSU 293031 2341678910II 1213 14 516 1718192021 222324252627
THE UmbrellaUMBRELLABIRDSrWC Birds
AE4UdderBELLY'sPasture,BristoSquare•08707453083•GridRef:F5
excitingshowaboutwomen'stoilets,stagedinwomen'stoilets.FourofLondon'smost comedynewfemalecomicspresentaFringeshowlikenoother.'Exquisitelycrafted Previewofquirkydiscomfort'Chortle.'Brilliantobservations...superb'ThreeWeeks. Aug2-3:16:00(50mins)£3.00 Aug4-13,15-27:I6fl0(50mins)£6.00(£4,00)
Worldpremiere•ECU 29-3031 2345678910II 1213 IS 161718192021 222324252627
UMPTEENTHINGS
Okse
LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet»01315568974«GridReftB6 ComedianandartistOksewantstotellyouumpteenthingsabouthimself,hismixed heritageandlifeexperiencesfromthetrivialtothesignificant!Takeafreetriponan innovativeyetnostalgicjourneythatbeganin 1974. Aug4-17,21-25:I6:l5(lhr)(FreeNon-ticketed) UKpremiere 29303 456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 1718192021 2223242526272829X31
UNDERGROUNDOUTCAST
BillDewarIPBH'sFreeFringe
TheIvanhoe,6SouthStDavidStreet.•GridRef:D4
Straight-talkingstand-upfromoneofScotland'sbusiestcomedians.Long-awaitedsolo Fringeshow.Newstuff,greatesthits,rantingaboutScodand.Expectswearing,crying andlaughter.'NaturallyFunny'****List,RoryFord. Aug4-12,14-19,21-25:22:40(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere I 29X3112 456789 10 II 12 1314 15 16 1718 192021 2223242526272829X31
UNNATURALCOMEDYSELECTION-FREE!
LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Linsay’s,15BrunswickStreet 01315568974•GridReftB6
WhenDarwinwrote'OriginoftheSpecies,'hedidn'thavethelikesofcomicsLiz Carr(HackneyEmpirerunner-up)andJaneBostock(Hackneyresident)inmind.An hourofmissinglinks,monkeybusinessandmore! www.myspace.com/unnaturalcomedyselection Aug5-6,8-13,15-20,22-25:I3:50(55mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 56 89 10 II 12 13 1415 16 1718 1920212223242526272829X311
UNSHAKEABLE-FREE
PaulBetney-LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonStreet•01316677533• \ GridRef:F5
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|l didherealizewhathewasgettinginto?Afterall,whoreallywantstobe'normal'? Hilarious,upliftingandwinninglyupbeat!www.paulbetney.com Aug6,8-13,15-20,22-25: 18:15(SOmins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 1 29X31123 56 89 10 II 12 13 1415 16 17 18 1920212223242526272829X3
UPTHE EMPIRE!
UptheEmpire!
i. SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off | WestPort/Grassmarket)•08702410136•GridRef:F4
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STAR OF EXTRAS AND THE FRANK SKINNER SHOW FRANCESCA MARTINEZ I) EE P 'Stomach-clutching laughter... An hourofhertime is indeed a Observerprivelege' I page48forshowinformation 103
TakethebestinBritishcomedytradition,dipinaspicymixofmulticulturalism,batter
withtastyspoofsandleavetosimmerinLondon'smeltingpotDeliciouslyun-pc
sketch;highlightsinclude'KungFuAsylumSeeker.'www.uptheempire.co.uk
PreviewAug2-4:19:30(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-11,13-26:19:30(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00)
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THEVERYBESTOFSLAUGHTERHOUSE LIVE
SlaughterhouseLive
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083»GridRef:E5
TheComedyStore'sAward-winningcharacter-cabaretteamreturnwithhighlights fromtheirhilariousback-catalogueincludingTheWorld'sSmallestSaviour-Steve Christ,'double-act'KnockersandCocks,''FourFatFolkers'and'TheSingingFoetus.' 'Brilliant'BBC.
Aug7-9: I7:45(55mins)£9.50(£8.50) Aug10-12:17:45(SSmins)£10.50(£9.50) 29303112345678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
THEVERYNEARFUTURE-FREE
AntonyMurray<£DonnchadhOConaill/LaughingHorseFree Festival
LaughingHorse@Berlin,3SouthQueensferryStLane*01314677215•GridRef:E2
AntonyandDonnchadhtakeyouonatripintotheimmediatefuture,i.e.,this afternoon,whereeverythingiscompletelydifferentandyetstrangelyfemiliar. Traversingthespace-timecontinuumhasneverbeensomuchfun! Aug4-11,13-25:14:15(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 2930 2345678910 II 213 14IS 161718192021 22232425262728293031
VHS2:PLANETOFTHETAPES
RichardSandling
JusttheTonic@TheCaves,253Cowgate•01312082351•GridRef:E5
VHSfanaticandvideoshopownerRichreturnswithmorestuffaboutfilms,comics, sci-fiandlove.Thisshowcontainssongsandvideoinsertsforyourviewingpleasure. Yeah! Aug3-13,15-20,22-26: 14:40(Ihr)£5.00 Worldpremiere•wan 29303 12345678910II 1213 1415 161718 19202 2223242526272829303m
VICTOR
AdamRiches
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance»01315566550 GridRef:E6
MeetVictorLegitAsimplemanwithanincrediblebody.Joinhiscrusadetorid societyofaviciousevillurkinginallourlives...DVDPiracy.'Afinecomicmonster!' TimeOutTrulyhilarious,agreatcreation!'Stage. PreviewAug1-3: 1300(SOmins)£5.00 Aug6-9,13-16,20-23,27:13:00(SOmins)£750(£6.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 13:00(SOmins)£850(£7.00) Worldpremiere•mj 2930311234567891011 1213 14151617181920212223242526279829303
VIV& FIZZ
byCatherineSemark<£PhilippaWallerwithGildedBalloon Productions GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridReftF5
VivienHarcourtandFizzWeatherallshareaflatThat'saboutall.Fizzlikesfunfairs; Vivprefersgraveyards.Theonethingtheyshareisambition...Oneveryunlikely friendship.Andsomesurprisingtripsbackintime!Original.Captivating.Damnfunny. PreviewAug1-4: 1600(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:1600(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 16:00(Ihr)£10.00(£9,00) Worldpremiere•tm 2303 12345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
VLADIMIRMCTAVISH:ASCOTTISH
HISTORYOFTHE WORLD
TheStandComedyClub
TheStandComedyClubII,16NorthStAndrewStreet*01315587272•GridRef:C5
Sell-out2005and2006.Scotland'stopsatiricalstand-uptakesawrylookatour influenceonglobalculture.'Genius...acomicmasterathispeak'*****ThreeWeeks. 'Nothingshortofsuperb'Scotsman.
PreviewJul29:19:30(Ihr)£7.00(£6.00)
PreviewJul30:19:00(Ihr)£7.00(£6.00) Aug3-5,7-12,14-26: 19:45(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00)
Woridpremiere 29303 345678910II 12 31415 161718192021 2223242526272829303m
VOODOOVAUDEVILLE
VoodooVaudeville
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet»01316233030«GridRef:D4 VoodooreturnstoAssemblywiththedefinitivenewvaudevilleexperience.Hosted bynotoriouspuppetoracleBabyWarhol,thismagicalnightmixescabaret,chaosand comedywithaheadydoseofglamour,artandfilth.'Mind-warpedcomedy'Metro.
PreviewAug2-4:2300(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5,7-12,14-19,21-26:23:00(Ihr)£10,00 FTnn 29303 2345t789 10II 12 51415 161718192021 2223242526272829303m
COMEDY
pouq|stalnhlo'|!§ seepage51 forshowinformation "Bringsataleto lifelikeayoung BillyConnolly" EdinburghEveningNews "Asupremely confident, giftedcomic" NewZealandHerald [SMIRNOFF] seepage36forshowinformation 104
MickPerrinforJustforLaughsLive Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Thecomedians/brothersfromBostonmaketheirinternationaldebutafterpremiering theiraward-winningshowattheUSComedyArtsFestivalinAspen,ColoradaTheir singularstyleblendsabsurdconceptualsketchandstand-upwithaninfectiousdynamism. PreviewAug2-3:18:35(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:18:35(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 18:35(Ihr)£10.00(£9,00) Worldpremiere•EC31
29303 2345678910II 1213 1415 1617181920212223242526272829X31
LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonStreet•01316677533• GridRef:F5
WannaPlayEinstein&Gandhi?
Aug6-25:14:30(51mins)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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WARONWORRY- FREE!
GarethRichardsandWillStophalFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonStreet•01316677533• GridRef:F5
You'veheardoftheWarOnTerror';well,wethinkthat'sabitmuch.Stand-up comicGarethRichardsandperformancepoetWillStophajoinforcestofightagainst 'worry,'theenemyofusall.www.myspace.com/waronworry Aug6-25:13:15(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 56789 10 II 12 13 14 15 161718 192021 22232425262728SX3M
WATSONANDOLIVER
WatsonandOliver
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
Twowomenwhosecharismaandtimingturntheirsketchcomedyintodynamite. Followingtheirsell-outdebutin2006,WatsonandOliverreturnwithanexplosive newsketchshow.*****FestBest.
PreviewAug1-4:16:00(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,14-16,20-23,27:16:00(Ihr)£850(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 16:00(Ihr)£950(£8.00) Worldpremiere•HSU
WATSONSWORLD(FREE)
AndyWatsonlLaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Hillside,11HillsideCrescent•01315569332•GridRef:C6
Everydaylifebecomescartoonandmoviecharactersstepintoreallife!Imaginative, fast-pacedhumourfromCityLifeComedianoftheYear2005.'Anirresistible, infectiousstylethathadtheaudienceraptfromtheget-go.'SteveBennett,Chortle. Aug4-7,9-14,16-21,23-25:21:15(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Europeanpremiere 456789 10 II 12 13 141516 1718 192021 2223242526272829X311 W.C.FIELDS:LIGHTLYBOILED TopEdgeProductions
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com COMEDY historic location for brave new writing festival femme M fatales boy wonders puppetry film shorts
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WANNAPLAY EINSTEIN &GANDHI? FREE
DarshanSanghrajka/LaughingHorseFreeFestival
seepage244forshowinformation RBMPRESENTS FromRadio4'sTheNowShowandBBC2’sMockTheWeek PUNT & DENNIS STUFF AND NONSENSE 'Thekingsofsatiricalcomedy' 10th-13thAUGUST@4.00PM PLEASANCE COURTYARD 0131 5566550www.pleasance.co.seepage86forshowinformation
THEGREENROOMPRESENTS 2-26August(not12th) f\m * TheGreenRoom y “ www.thegreenroomvenue.com 3?GUTHRIESTREET seepage98forshowinformation 9:10pm
to-richesstory,byturnshilariousandtragic.SimonRae'snewplaystarsEdinburgh veteranDavidKeller.'Astrongstagepresence'Scotsman. Aug6-24:16:00(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) Europeanpremiere 29X31123456789 10 II 12 13 1415 161718 192021 2223242526272829X31 WEARE KLANG- DICKPARTY:ARETROSPECTIVE WeAreKlang PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6 If.comeddiesnominees2006-WeAreKlangarebacktosavetheuniverseagain,and forthegroupies.(Greatestsh*t+newstuff)x(biggerroom+arrogandyshortrun) =Dickparty. Aug22-24:2300(Ihr)£10.00 Worldpremiere 29x3!!23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 2526272829X31 2FOR1 AvailableTICKETS performanceforalmostevery5and6August s» 2for1 105
Venue27@Holyrood,81HolyroodRoad•01315288442•GridRef:D6 FromvagrantjugglertocausticHollywoodsuperstar,W.C.Fields'lifeisaluridrags-
For all your Fringe tickets] call 0131 226 0000’
WHATGETS ME IS...(FREESHOW)
ScottClarkson-LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@TheCountingHouse,38WestNicolsonStreet*01316677533• GridRef:F5
Scotttakesalight-heartedlookatlife,atallthethingswetakeforgranted,that actuallyreallydobugus!Likevegetariansthateatfish,what'sthatallabout? www.scottclarkson.co.uk Aug6-25:12.05(SOmins)(FreeNon-ticketed) 6789 10 II 12 13 1415 161718 192021 22232425262728293031
WHATTHEWORLD NEEDS
KetchupKenProductions
ZooSouthside,I17NicolsonStreet•01316626892•GridRef:F6
Amanicallydepressedsillysausageandhissadistfriendteachtheworldalesson. Theoattemptstohealtheplanetviaslampoetry.Stevieismoreconcernedwith toilet-terrorism,emo-bashingandMichaelCaine.Stronglanguage. www.myspace.com/ketchupken
PreviewAug3-4:17:50(SOmins)£4.00 Aug5-7,9-14,16-21,23-27:17:50(SOmins)£7,00(£5.00) Worldpremiere•EEH 29303 3456789 10 II 12 13 1415161718192021 222324252627
WHYI HATE MECHANICS
ShamelessFilms/LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Hillside,11HillsideCrescent•01315569332«GridRef:C6
Theaward-winningShamelessFilms(BBC3FunnyHuntwinners2006)unleash theirriotouslyfunnybrandofsketchcomedyontotheEdinburghstage.Andit'sfree! Hurrah!'Oneofthefunniestthingswe'veeverseen'4Laughs. www.shamelessfilms.com Aug16-21,23-25:I9:l0(45mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 29303i123456789 10II 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 2425 26272829303m
WILHODGSON
WilHodgson
-STRAIGHTOUTTACHIPPENHAM
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
Punkrocker,chubbychaser,failedwrestlerandMyLittlePonyenthusiastreturnswith newstories.'Ontopofhisgame'List.'Funny...genuinelyaffecting'Guardian.'Huge comictalent'Metro.PerrierBestNewcomer2004. PreviewAug1-4:22:40(lhr)£5.00 Aug5-9,14-16,20-23,27:22:40(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:22:40(Ihr)£10,50(£9.00) Worldpremiere•mi 29303 12345678910II 12 51415161718192021222324252627:
WILLPICKVANCEANDTHECOWGATECARTOON
WillPickvance
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare>01316681633•GridRef:F5
Thebandstandmeetsthesilverscreen,betweenthemoonandthevillagegreen. Originalmusic,animation,song,story,spunlivebyWillPickvance,bardoftomorrow. Whenthecurtainfalls,dancetotheCartoonBand. PreviewAug3-4:00KX)(3hrs)£5.00 Aug5,7-12,14-16:00Q0(3hrs)£10.00(£9.00)
Worldpremiere-Ed 29303 1345 678 9 10 II 12 3 14 15 16 7 18 192021 2223242526272829X31
WILTY&WEHN
NickWiltylHenningWehn
HolyroodToo@Faith,207Cowgate•01312259764•GridRef:E5
WatchFalklandsveteranandcomedianNickWiltyandGermancomedyAmbassador HenningWehnargueoverpubjokesandlamentthedeclineoflawandorder.There willalsobenoshortageofmagictricksandboisterousshowmanship. PreviewAug4:22:45(SOmins)£3.00
Aug9-11,16-18,23-25:22:45(SOmins)£7.00(£6.00) Worldpremiere 29X3M23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19202! 2223 242526272829X31
THEWITCHING HOURIII
Panda
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
ThescariestshowontheFringereturns.Latenightghoststoriesreadbytop Fringenames.Differentshoweverynight'Afrightfullygoodtime'ForteanTimes.**** ThreeWeeks.
PreviewAug2-3:23:IO(55mins)£5.00
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:23:IO(55mins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:23:10(55mins)£10.00(£9,00) fTTH 29X3 1345678910II 12 13 1415 1617181920212223242526272829X3
WOMEN FULLYCLOTHED
GildedBalloonProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef:F5
Fiveall-starCanadianspresenthilarioussketchesaboutthechallengesofcareers, familydynamics,friendshipsandsexuality.From'SaturdayNightLive'to'WhoseLinej! IsItAnyway?'...they'vemadeyoulaugh.'...anall-oestrogencomedydreamteam' | TorontoStar. , ?i
PreviewAug1,3-4:18:00(Ihr)£7.00 Aug5-6,10-12,17-19:1800(Ihr)£12.00(£11.00) | Aug7-9,13,15-16:1800(Ihr)£11.00(£10.00) Europeanpremiere•mi I.-.3456789 10 II 12 13 :4 15 16 17 18 19202122232425262798293031 f
WORKING GIRLS
AttentionPleaseProductions
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridRef:E5 Life'sabouttochangeforthreeSloaneRangersinthisfast-pacedcomedysketch show.ThechequebookisclosedandDaddyiscuttingthemoff.Followtheir \ tribulationsastheytrytosucceedintheworldofwork. www.attentionpleaseproductions.co.uk Aug3,13,20,27:22-00(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:2200(SOmins)£850(£7.50)Aug11-12,19,25-26:2200(SOmins)£9.50(£8.50) Worldpremiere•EUI 345678910II 1213 1415 1617 192021 222324252627
WORMHOLESANDARSEHOLES
TheFrench
Venue260@jury'sInn,43JeffreyStreet 01315560476•GridRef:D6
'MulhollandDrive'narratedbyDerekandClive:thisunpredictableSheffieldduolead theaudienceonapitchblackchronicleoftheirfracturedjourneytotheFringe.'No ( commentwhatsoever'-PerrierAward-winners,NobleandSilver. Aug2-4:2100(SOmins)£5.00 Aug6-11,13-18,20-25:21.-00(SOmins)£7.00(£6.00) Worldpremiere•fcISD 29303 13456789 10 II 213 14 15 16 1718 2021 2223242526272829X3 i.
THEWORSTTOASTI EVERHAD
FlyintheJam
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket•08702410136*GridRef:E4 Flyinthejambringsyouanhilariouslyabsurdlookatthedarkersideofhumanity. Comewithusonajourneythroughfilthtoexposetheseedyundercrutchofyour fellowman. Aug2-27:22:15(45mins)£7.50(£6.50) Europeanpremiere :303 1345678910II 1213 1415161718192021 222324252627
WRONG CINEMA
WrongEverything!PBH'sFreeFringe
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TheHudsonHotel,9-11HopeStreet•GridRef:D2 SomesayWrongCinemaisabitofajokeorthatit'samixtureofhalf-truthsand ' fabrications.Decideforyourselvesatthispresentationincludinglivere-enactments! Aug4-14,16-25:14:15(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 456789 10 II 12 13 14 5 16 1718 192021 2223242526272829X311
WRONG KINDOF LEAVES
One-NilFear-ahCumpenny understairs(gEuroScot,EuropeaninScotland,39PalmerstonPlace•01315276161* GridRef:El ;
COMEDY
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24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
X-FILES IMPROV
DEANHACLUND
TheLot,4Grassmarket•01312259922•GridRef:E4
DeanHaglund(Langly,1 'TheLoneGunmen,'TheX-Files')takesthepissoutofhis ownshow,improvising'X-Files'episodesnighdywithspecialguests.Everyshowis differentandsurprising.'AvalancheofLaughter'EntertainmentWeekly. www.deanhaglund.com Aug6-17,19-23,25-27:20:45(SOmins)£10.00(£8.00) Aug18,24: 16KX)(SOmins)£10.00(£8.00) 29303 3 5678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
XXXSTAND-UP
MichaelFabbri,JohnSmith,JoshHowie PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550»GridRef:E6
LatenightdarkcomedyfeaturingJoshHowie('Partshockvalueandpartincisive commentary...asfunnyasitisfascinating'Chortle),JohnSmith('Jaw-droppinglyfunny' FunnyBones)andMichaelFabbri('hilariousandfunny'BBCOnline).Bookearly!
PreviewAug1-3:23:00(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13-16,20-23,27:2300(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:2300(Ihr)£9JO(£8.00) Worldpremiere•ECU
PBH'sFreeFringe
TheWhiteHorse,266Cannongate•GridRef:D6 Whosaysthere'snosuchthingasafreelunch?AttheWhiteHorse,threeofstandup'sbrightyoungthingsserveanhouroffreelunchtimecomedy.(Laughterismeat) FeaturingChortleStudentComedianoftheYear2006Donnchadh6Conaill. Aug4-25: 12:30(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere
YOUNG,GIFTEDANDGREEN
GildedBalloonProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare 01316681633«GridRef:F5
Toobusytocommittoamonthawayfromhome,thesetalentedIrishcomicsdrop intotheFringetogiveyouaweetasteoftheiruniqueIrishhumour.IanCoppinger, BrendanDempseyandmore...
PreviewAug1-4:23:30(lhr)£5.00 Aug5-9,13-14,16,20-23,27:23:30(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:23:30(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) mi 2303 12345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
ZACH AssemblyGALIFIANAKISAKABAKLAVARODRIQUEZ inAssociationWithOliviaWingate
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet*01316233030•GridRef:D4
Zachlivesonafarm.Hisbestfriendisatractor.Thetractor'snameisMarcus.His showisnotabouttractors.Jokesanddiatribesmostly.Heishorribleatsellinghimself. PreviewAug3-4:2l05(lhr)£5.00
Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:2l05(lhr)£11.50(£10.50) Aug6-9,14-16,21-23,27:21:05(Ihr)£10.50(£9.50) Europeanpremiere•HSIl 29303 345678910II 12131415 161718192021222324252627
ZOE LYONS-FIGHTORFLIGHT
COMEDY
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TELLTHEWORLDWHATYOUTHINK Uploadyourown reviewson www.eafringe.com/reviews TheEdinburghFestival InassociationwithMicrosoftandHP OPENDAILY 10AM-9PM2-27AUGUST Skipthequeuesandbookonlineusingoneof 40freeaccessPCs.Checkoutallthelatestnews reviewsandgossiponwww.edfringe.com ON PRINCESMALL,ATTHECORNER OFPRINCESSTREETANDWAVERLEY BRIDGE Microsoft m
ZoeLyons PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6 StarofAAAStand-Up2006returnstolookatthefunnysideoffear.Istherenothing tofearbutfearitself?Whataboutwasps?FunnyWomenwinner2004.'RazorSharp' Observer.Bookearly! PreviewAug1-3:2030(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27:2030(Ihr)£9.00(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:20.30(Ihr)£10.00(£8JO) Worldpremiere•WMl 5678910II 1213 14 161718
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AFRICAN-GHANAIAN CULTURALDRUMMINGAND DANCING
EsuapimCulturalTroupe
Ccentral,CarltonHotel,NorthBridge•08452601234•GridRef:D5
'Handedovertothisgenerationbyourancestors,ineffectwecansaywewereall bomintoit'UniquedisplayofAfrican-Ghanaianrhythmandculture.
Aug1-3,20,27:I4:30(55mins)£6.50(£5.50)(£4.50Q
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24: I4:30(55mins)£7.50(£6.50)(£5.50Q
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:I4:30(55tnins)£8.50(£7,50)(£6.50Q Worldpremiere•HBH 293031123*5678910II 12 314IS 1617181920212223242S2627
AFRICAN-GHANAIANCULTURALDRUMMINGAND DANCING
EsuapimCulturalTroupe
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•01312200885•GridRef:E5
SpringingforthfromGhana'spastledineachgenerationbythehereditaryleaderof thecommunity,theChiefNanaKobinaAmuaSekyiIIleadsthedrumandthedance whichwilldeeplystirandmoveyou.
PreviewAug2-4:I0:50(50mins)£5.00
Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:10:50(SOmins)£8.00(£7.00)(£6.00)
Aug6-9,14-16,20-23: 10:50(SOmins)£7.00(£6.00)(£5.00)
Europeanpremiere•HZ21 29303 23*5678910II 12 1314IS 161718192021 2223242526272829303
ALBAFLAMENCA
MosaicoFlamenco
TheLot,4Grassmarket•01312259922•GridRef:E4
Simplyunforgettable!Ourflamencoshow-withexquisiteandsensualdancers, amazingguitarandpowerfulsinging-isaccompaniedbyourinvitedguestworldrenownedsaxophonistAlbertoCarmona.Afusionthattransportsyoutothedepth offlamencosoul!
Aug6-26: 19:00(Ihr)£12.00(£10.00) Aug11,18,25-26:1200(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00)
Europeanpremiere•Ed] 29303 2345678910 II 12 13 1415 161718 192021 222324252627282930311
ALICE INWONDERLAND
BurklynYouthBallet
ZooSouthside,I17NicolsonStreet•01316626892•GridRef:F6
This'utterlycharming'(Scotsman)youthcompanytreatsaudiencestoanother colourfulspectacleofdancingwith'sparklingclarity'(Critkaldance)sumptuous costumesand'straightforwardnarrativestorytelling'(Scotsman).'Itwouldn'tbethe EdinburghFringewithoutBurklyn'Criticaidance. Aug7-13,15-19:I0:30(55mins)£8.00(£6.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 - 15 16 17 18 19202122232425262728293031
THEANGELANDTHEWOODCUTTER
Cho-inTheatre(Korea) C,ChambersStreet 08452601234•GridReftE5
Award-winningphysicaltheatre.Aninnovativeinfusionoftraditionalandcontemporary style.Comedicbututterlycompelling.Amidstwaranddesperationbloomsabeautiful Koreanfolktalethatspeaksofhope.'Clearlymastersoftheircraft...beautiful'Scotsman. Aug1-3,20,27:I8:45(lhrISmins)£8.50(£7.50)(£5.50Q Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:18:45(IhrISmins)£9.50(£8.50)(£6.50C) Aug11-12,18-19,24-25:18:45(IhrISmins)£10.50(£9.50)(£7,50C) UKpremiere•Ed] 113*5678910II 121314IS 161718192021 222324252627
THEARAB&THEJEW
DANCE & PHYSICAL THEATRE For all your Fringe ticket call 0131 226 000C
loyaltyandconflict,explosivelyperformedwiththecompany'scharacteristicpanache.
Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10II 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 242526272829x31
LAUGHTERJosHouben(Belgium)
ThelegendaryJosHouben-originalmemberofCompliciteanddirectorof'The RightSize'-deliversawittyandengagingperformance/demonstrationinthe mechanicsoflaughter.Unmissable!
Aug4:23:15(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) Aug13,20-21:14:20(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) Aug26-27:19:45(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) 29303'113*56789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 2223242526 27 82930 www.dulsori.conr1 :rSaua«isjnassociationwith DULSORI presents DfN^Rf Old College Quad 3-27 August 7pm Jt’sagripping.‘performanceofdeliciouspercussion, |> crashingdrums&rabble-rousingvocals. . -TheGuardian. '662 Tickets^ (£9} Bqoking0131 seepage 110forshowinformation CHICKENSHED ij the mother of a brown boy...” 3 - 27August 2007 14.45(1 hr) Venue82- 117NicolsonSt www.chickenshed.org.uk BoxOfficeOl31 6626892 seepage 109forshowinformation 108
Gecko PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6 WorldpremierefromTotalTheatreAward-winnersGecko.Astoryofbrotherhood,
'...adeliciouslywarpedimaginationwithall-outphysicaldaring'Times.ProducedbyFuel. PreviewAug17-19:13:00(1hr)£5.00 Aug20-25: 1300(Ihr)£9,50(£7.50)
THEARTOF
AssemblyAuroraNova,StStephen'sStreet"01316233030*GridRef:B3
PreviewAug2-3:23:15(Ihr)£5.00
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24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
ASTHE MOTHEROFABROWN BOY...
Chickenshed
ZooSouthside,117NicolsonStreet*01316626892•GridRef:F6
Amotherremembersthelife,anduntimelydeath,ofhermixedracesonandhis struggleforidentityinamulti-racialsociety.Combinesdance,physicaltheatre,live musicandmultimedia.www.chickenshed.org.uk
PreviewAug3-4: Aug5-7,9-14,16-21,23-27:14:45(Ihr)£4.00(£3.00)14:45(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) fthu 29303 345678910II 12 13 141516 1718 192021222324252627
ASTRONOMYFORINSECTS
blackSKYwhite(Russia)
AssemblyAuroraNova,StStephen'sStreet»01316233030»GridRef:B3 Moscow'sFringeFirst-,TotalTheatreAward-winning'AlienCircus'blackSKYwhite troupepresentashowaboutpassagewaysintoworldsthatareotherthanhuman andthosesecretpartsofSanta'striponChristmasEve.'Poignant,terrifying, exhilarating'Guardian.
PreviewAug2-3:23:15(IhrlOmins)£5.00
Aug4-5,10-12,17-19,24-26:23:15(IhrIOmins)£13.00(£10.00) Aug6,8-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:23:l5(lhrlOmins)£12.00(£9.00) 29X3 13456 8910II 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627
THE BALLAD
Aye!Productions
ZooSouthside,I17NicolsonStreet»01316626892•GridRef:F6
AnexquisitephysicaltheatreduetinspiredbytheimageryoftraditionalScottish ballads.Combinesmime,aerialanddancetotellasimplestorybeautifully.'Aminimasterworkthatslowlycatchesfireuntilitcompletelyengulfsyou'PressandJournal. Aug19:I3:l0(50mins)£5.00(£3.00) Aug20-27:I3:l0(50mins)£10.00(£7.00) |»X3i123456789 10II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 2425 2627: , o
BALLERINAWHO LOVES B-BOYZ skywalk
dubWEST@TheHiltonEdinburghGrosvenor,HiltonEdinburghGrosvenor, iGrosvenorStreet•07720285550«GridReftEI
| Balletmeetsbreak-danceheadoninthisextremedancemusicalmasterpiecefrom joneofKorea'sleadingexponentsofnewwavehip-hopdancetheatre.Aballerina findsherfreedominthisexplosivestreetdancespectacle. Aug5-7,10-24:19:45(Ihr30mins)£1200(£9.00) Woridpremiere•0221 29X3112345678910 II 12 13 14 15 16 1718 192021 222324252627282930311
THE BATTLE FOREIRE
I SiamsoirCelticDanceCompany C,ChambersStreet»08452601234«GridRef:E5
I ThehotlyanticipatedtheatricalfusionchoreographyfromacclaimedSiamsoirCeltic I Dance.UniquemelangeofIrishandcontemporarydancesettolivemusicwill j transportyoutoaworldofrevenge,intrigueandmagic,iIAug19,25-26: 11:15(IhrlOmins)£8.50(£7.50)(£6.50C) iIAug20,27: 11:15(IhrlOmins)£6.50(£5.50)(£4.50C) i Aug21-24:11:15(IhrIOmins)£7.50(£6.50)(£5.50C) UKpremiere o 29X31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 2425 26272829X31
THE BATTLEOFSTALINGRAD
| TbilisiMarionnetteStateTheatre(Georgia)
I AssemblyAuroraNova,StStephen'sStreet»01316233030 GridRef:B3
I AcclaimeddirectorRezoGabriadzebringshisworldofpuppettheatre
I fromGeorgia.Throughaseriesoftendervignettes,Gabriadzeexploresthe
I repercussionsofwarateverylevelofhumanexistence.'Beautiful,poignant, I ingering'NewYorkTimes.
1 PreviewAug2-3:12:45(Ihr30mins)£5.00
1(Aug4-5,10-12,17-19,24-26:I2:45(lhr30mins)£13.00(£10.00)
g Aug6,8-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:I2:45(lhr30mins)£12.00(£9.00) f 23456 8910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
BEAN Mosca//BARZAMBUKA Dance
ajiAugustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge»08452262721•GridRef:E5
5'3"ofvirtuosicconnectivetissuechargedwithadrenalin.Slipperyphysicality-
DANCE & PHYSICAL THEATRE
Oginos and CORE(JAPAN) presents KAGUYA HIME "The Moon Princess" August13- 18: 1pm(30min)understairs©Apostolic ^ 2DavieStreet ^ J 5 3 F! KSEEj % % Tickets: £7(£5) ne.jp/~ogino-balletcore seepage 114forshowinformation ^onS1 theatre Presentsaward-winningVanessaHas SorryfortheMissiles! ;; ; Raw,edgy,powerful... AUG2seepage 116forshowinformation Ka[hBurUnsonfoasutfagaewf^TheWeirdSisters unfcrqttted’le‘TVtour-jt-feruye-rfin U {iMl fce.stTrin.fje^e-rfvrmtKnc.e. The Mothiers l?th.~Z-bthrntij, Q frjf(14:00) ESCALATOR .. seepage 115forshowinformation i\ I: 0 1/ k /w& PRECARIOUS V ^ C^UTyfk'altheatre&multimedia SDruthers ' "vli "Innovative,imaginative, intelligent t j*- pushingthe boundariesofdigitalmedia" TheScotsman2DQB "Oneofthetopten companies 'vM t0SBBat OneWflrdEdinburgh200B" Radio « I so”l,sla' seepage 112forshowinformation
fjTouwon'tsee:beavers,hockeyormaplesyrup.Youwillsee:eloquentjointsinaction,
!C vtienormouslyskeletal-poignantfoodfights-masterfulprime-ribdancing.Aparadeof movingcharacters. .Aug14-18,21-25,27: 12:25(SOmins)£6.00(£5.00) ’ WoHdpremiere IpX3i12345678910II 1213 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 242526272829X31i
i thisarticulateproductionquestioningtheprincipleofperformance.Inhabitourworn filledwithtime,emptinessandnothing.Doyoursensesdirectyourlife?
Aug3,13,20,27: Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:1400(SOmins)£6.50(£5.50)I400(50mins)£7.50(£6.50)Aug11-12,18-19,25-26: I4:00(50mins)£8.50(£7,50) UKpremiere»tEB 29303 34167891011 1213 14151617181920212223242J262722 J
BINARI -THESPIRITOFTHE BEAT
Dulsori
OldCollegeQuad,SouthBridge•01316628740•GridRef:E5 j
Dulsori'spassionate,colourfulandinteractiveperformanceshowcasesthe IexceptionalheritageandspiritedoriginsoftraditionalKoreanculture.'It'sagripping performanceofdeliciouspercussion,crashingdrumsandrabblerousingvocals' Guardian.
PreviewAug3-4: I900(lhrlOmins)£5.00 Aug5-7,9-14,16-21,23-27:1900(IhrIOmins)£11,00(£8.00) Europeanpremiere•HSE 2345678910II 1213 1415161718 192021222324252627
CABARETDECAYUNLIMITED
DecayUnlimited(France)
AssemblyAuroraNova,StStephen'sStreet•01316233030•GridRef:B3 Evernoticedthefunin'funeral'?Thisirreverenttrioobviouslyhasandhappily introduceyoutothesillysideofdecomposition!Impertinentamusementawaitsyou morbidsongs,exhaustingdances,saucymoments...anunceremoniousstumbling • towardstheinevitableend.
DANCE & PHYSICAL THEATRE For all your Fringe ticke call 0131 226 000 URGH : enue 189 KS0871 2240033 Fringe Box Office: 0131 226 OOOO BoxOfficeopenonsitedailyfromWeds1stAug9.30am-9.30pm www.cirquesurreal.co.uk seepage 111 forshowinformation purnri Inmra^ BELLYDANCE DIARIES 07:MORETRUETALESFROM CAIRO DaphnePena TheZoo,UOThePleasance•01316626892
The2006sell-outsuccessisback!Celebratethedance'sundulatingorigins,sultry tribalrhythmsandshimmyingimprovisationofbodyandbeatwithlivemusicbythi
REMOLACHA(BETTYBLUEWIT* BEET) Teartes
GridReftF6
UK'stopArabicmusicians. Aug12-13:18:40(Ihr)£6.00 Aug14-27:18:40(Ihr)£7,50(£6.50) 2930311234567891011 12 13 14 IS 16 1718 192021 2223242S2627. .930,| BETTYBLUECON
Ccubed,Brodie'sClose,Lawnmarket,RoyalMile 08452601234•GridReftE4 [ Powerfulexplorationoftherelationshipbetweenpeople,place,objectandanother
-J AflamencomusichallinAndaluciaisthesceneforthisjourneydeepintotheheart( ofSpain.Fireintheeyes,passioninthesoul,vintagecostumes,dazzlingdancers,fiery' guitars,thisisflamencofantastico. Aug18-24:I7:30(2hrs)£1200(£9.00) Europeanpremiere 293031123456789 10II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2425262728293031 CAPE DANCECOMPANYCapeDanceCompany ZooSouthside.117NicolsonStreet•01316626892•GridRef:F6 Adecadeaftertheir1996/8Fringesuccesses,CDCmaketheireagerlyawaited returntoEdinburghwithindigenousworksbysomeofSA'smostsought-after choreographers-SbonakalisoNdabaandSeanBovim.Sinewyandathletichighoctanedanceforall. Aug11:18:30(Ihr)£7.00 Aug12-18:18:30(Ihr)£10,00(£8.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930311 CASTLE ROCKS:BREAKABLECHAMPIONSHIPSMovinginCircles CityEdinburgh,IaMarketStreet•01312269560•GridReftD5 Nowinitsthirdyear,foronenightonlyweinviteeveryonetowitnessScodand's biggestinternationalbreakdancecompetition.PastcontendersincludeBrazil, GermanyandFrance.Expectsparkstoflywhenthedancershitthefloor!! Aug18:19:00(3hrs)£8.00(£6.50) 293031 23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031 Eno
PreviewAug2-3:2IOO(lhrlOmins)£5.00 Aug4-5,10-12,17-19,24-26:2100(IhrIOmins)£13.00(£10.00) Aug6,8-9,13,15-16,20,22-23,27:21:00(IhrlOmins)£1100(£9.00) UKpremier 29303 2345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627 CAFECANTANTE SimpaticoFlamenco dubWEST@TheHiltonEdinburghGrosvenor,HiltonEdinburghGrosvenor, GrosvenorStreet•07720285550•GridReftEI
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
THECIRCUSOF HORRORS
UrbanCircusLtd
MeadowsTheatreBigTops,TheMeadows,MelvilleDrive*01316670202(LadyBoys ofBangkokonly)08712240033»GridRef:G5
TheEVILUTION'threatenstostimulateallthesenseswithastormingsensational showpackedwithnewactsandshocksthatissettosurpasseverythingthathas comebeforeitAllre-born,re-vampedandrockin'!
Aug6-13,15-26:21:15(Ihr45mins)£17.00(£1200) Aug8,15,22:I9:00(lhr45mins)£17.00(£1200) fE3J 29303112345678910 II 12 13 14IS 161718 192021 2223242526272829303i
CIRQUESURREAL
UrbanCircusLtd
MeadowsTheatreBigTops,TheMeadows,MelvilleDrive•01316670202(LadyBoys ofBangkokonly)08712240033•GridRef:G5
Europe'slargestnewcircus.World-classartistsfrom 10differentcountriesina'State oftheArt'bigtop!Aerialists,acrobatsandcomedycombineinabreathtaking21stcenturycircus.
Aug5,1219,26:17:30(2hrs) Aug6-7,9-14,18-19,25-26:14:30(2hrs)Aug6-7,9-11,13-14,16-18,20-21,23-25: 1900(2hrs) Aug21,24: 17:00(2hrs) Ringside:£28.00(£20.00);Grandstand:£2200(£16.00) SideCircle:£18.00(£l4.00);RearCircle:£l2.00(£8.00) HHD 29303 : 56789 10 II 12 13 14 516 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303m
CLUB NOIR
ClubNoir
Studio24,24-26CaltonRoad•01312260000•GridRef:D6
ClubNoir:theworld'sbiggestburlesqueclubwithupto1,700ateveryevent Glamourous,colourful,risque.Starringtopburlesqueperformers.Dancingtildawn.'UK's bestburlesquenights'Times;Thehotnightspot'BlackBook,NewYork.www.clubnoir.co.uk Aug18:2100(7hrs)£14.00 Woridpremiere 293031 2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22232425 262728293031
DANCE BASE PRESENTS...GLOBAL
DanceBase
DanceBase-NationalCentreforDance,14-16Grassmarkef01312255525•GridRetE4
Internationalcontemporarydancepremieres.CompanySEO's(Korea)'Somewhere Else'investigatesspace-time;StephenFelton's(USA)'AHundredMiles'movestoJoni Mitchell;PriyaShrikumar's'Devi'embodiesIndiangoddesses;andKittJohnsonXact's(Denmark)'Rankefod'celebrateslife’sorigins.www.dancebase.co.uk Aug8:ISfX)(lhr30inins)£6.00
Aug9:1500(Ihr30mins)£8.00(£6.00)
Aug10,15:I7:30(lhr30mins)£11.00(£7.00)
Aug11,16:2a00(lhr30mins)£11.00(£7.00)
Aug12,17:I2:30(lhr30mins)£11.00(£7.00)
Aug14,18:1500(Ihr30mins)£11.00(£7.00) UKpremiere 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303i
DANCE BASE PRESENTS...QUANTUM
DanceBase
DanceBase-NationalCentreforDance,14-16Grassmarket*01312255525•GridReftE4 Scottishcontemporarydancersmeetcosmicinvention.TheCurveFoundation performWilliamForsythe'slegendary'Duo';MartialDanceconnectquantum-theory anddancein'ActionReaction';andBritish-AsianShamitaRayexplorestheinvisible 90%oftheuniversein'DarkMatter.'www.dancebase.co.uk
Aug8:2000(IhrISmins)£6.00
Aug9:20:00(IhrISmins)£8.00(£6.00)
Aug10,15:12:30(IhrISmins)£11.00(£7.00)
Aug11,16:I500(lhrISmins)£11.00(£7.00)
Aug12,17:17:30(IhrISmins)£11.00(£7.00)
Aug14,18:2000(IhrISmins)£11.00(£7,00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303m
DANCE BASE PRESENTS...STRATOSPHERIC
DanceBase
DanceBase-NationalCentreforDance,14-16Grassmarket•01312255525•GridRefE4
Celebratinginvigorating,stylishcontemporarydancefromtheNorthernHemisphere. Fierce,funny,strangeandpowerfullyindividual.Stammer's'dDumY1 (Scotland) andClubFisk's'Forestillinger'(Denmark)withNatashaGilmore's'MadameBazie' (Scotland)alternatingwithEevaMuilu'sVermiculus'(Finland),www.dancebase.co.uk
Aug8:I2:30(lhr25mins)£6.00
Aug9:I2:30(lhr25mins)£8.00(£6.00)
Aug10,15:1500(Ihr25mins)£11.00(£7.00)
Aug11,16:I7:30(lhr25mins)£11.00(£7.00)
Aug12,17:2000(lhr25mins)£11.00(£7.00)
Aug14,18:I2:30(lhr25mins)£11.00(£7.00)
DANCE & PHYSICAL THEATRE
Moving landscape seepage 115forshowinformation 1-27 August at C C venues vibrant vivacious variety boxofficehotlineOl
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DANCE BASE PRESENTS...TIMELESS
DanceBase
DanceBase-NationalCentreforDance,14-16Grassmarket•01312255525•GridRetE4
Contemporarydancelife-landmarks.CassaniDance's(England)'13'duetforher teenagesons;ColemanLemieux&Compagnie's(Quebec)mid-life-maleduet 'SoudainI'hiverDernier';andlegendsHawkins/Payne-Myersshareacombinedageof Aug128in'MuscularMemoryLane.'www.dancebase.co.uk 8: 17:30(IhrIOmins)£6.00
Aug9:17:30(IhrIOmins)£8.00(£6.00)
Aug10,15:2000(Ihr Omins)£11.00(£7.00)
Aug11,16:12:30(IhrIOmins)£11.00(£7.00)
Aug12,17:15:00(IhrIOmins)£11.00(£7.00)
Aug14,18:17:30(IhrIOmins)£11.00(£7.00) UKpremiere 293031123-156789 10 II 12 13 14 IJ 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
EVERESTCULTURALMELA
DabaliTheatre
StMark'sartSpace,7CastleTerrace•01312281155•GridReftE3
Mountainculturalfestivalfeaturingexoticdancesfromthedifferentethnic communitiesofNepal,representingtheuntouchedcultureandlifestyleofthis beautifulHimalayan thediversityoftheNepalesepeople. Aug25-31:17:30(IhrSmins)£9.00(£7.00) mtry.Vibrantandelegantmovementsandcostumesshowing| m56789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 26 27 282930
EXTREME PRESENTSUNITYAND RHYTHM
ExtremeDanceCompany
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPlace•08717500077»GridReftE6)
DANCEFORMS'THE37TH
INTERNATIONALCHOREOGRAPHERS'SHOWCASE
Dance-FormsProductions
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPlace•08717500077•GridReftE6
Outstanding!Thedancersenjoythedifficultyoftheirbrilliantchoreography.They danceattheveryedgeofpossibilityandwithafullnessofbeingthat'srareanywhere, anytime.Don'tmissit!
Life'sissues...Life'sjoys...Life'schallenges.Everythingthatweencounter01 dailybasisgivesusinspirationtodance.Lettherhythmsandmovementrockyou. Experienceadancer'sperspectiveonlife. Aug7-11:I04)0(lhr)£9.00(£7.00) 145678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728
FLAME&FURY
Flame<fiFury
Aug7-11: 11:10(Ihr45mins)£9.00(£7.50)
Europeanpremiere 2930311239567 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
DANCING FORTH
RoyalScottishCountryDanceSocietyEdinburghBranch EdinburghAcademy,42HendersonRow»01312260000•GridRef:83
AnEdinburghfencydisplayofScottishcountrydancing,intheelegantsurroundings ofEdinburghAcademy.SiobhanMillersupportingthedancersfromtheEdinburgh branchoftheRoyalScottishCountryDanceSocietywithtraditionalmusicfromMo Rutherford.
Aug7-II:I9:30(2hrs)£1100 29303M234567 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930311
DESERTISLAND DANCES
WendyHoustoun
TheatreWorkshop,34HamiltonPlace•01312265425»GridRef:B2 Award-winningperformerWendyHoustounbringsheruniqueblendoftext, movementandphysicaltheatretothisnewsolopiece.Witty,touchingand melancholic,'DesertIslandDances'remembersmovements,gesturesandoverheard conversationsfromalifeleftbehind. Aug20-25: 18:00(Ihr)£9,00(£7,00)293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 262728293031
DRUTHERS
Precarious ZooSouthside,117NicolsonStreet•01316626892«GridReftF6
'Oneofthetop-tencompaniesatEdinburgh2006'OnewordRadio.Anexquisite concoctionofstunningvisuals,vibrantmovement,poetictext,spectaculardigital effects.Areclusiveeveryman'simaginationunfolds...absurdcharactersweavehim throughpathsofmisfortuneandextraordinarybliss,www.p-dance.co.uk PreviewAug3-4:20:30(IhrIOmins)£4.00 Aug5,7-27:20:30(IhrIOmins)£8.00(£6.00)
Worldpremiere•wm 9303 345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627
EAST-WEST/CAVEFLOWERS
HazalSel$uk
understairs@Apostolic,2DavieStreet*01316677740•GridReftF6
TwoseparatesoloperformancesonalternatingdayspresentedbyHazalSel^uk Journeyingthroughtheunderworldasasinging,drummingShaman,searchingfor homeasachildbetweenEastandWestHighlyimaginative,richincharacters,songs andmovementwww.hazal.selc.uk.tt Aug12-18:04:30(IhrSmins)£5.00
Europeanpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930311
ECLIPSE
AdamRead
understairs©RoyalScotsClub,TheRoyalScotsClub,30AbercrombyPlace• 01315256152*GridRef:C4
Aseriesoftransparentimages,gestures.AdamRead,formermemberofCirqueduSoleil andTeatreDerevoinducesaviolent,passionatebeautyTheeternalclown,magnificent artofbhuto,silentchantsofancienttribes,amoment,aneclipse,www.adam-read.com Aug3-7,9-14,16-21,23-27:15:45(SSmins)£9.00(£7.00) Worldpremiere•WHU 29303 345678910 11 12 13 1415161718 192021222324252627
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens 01316678940•GridReftF5
Ararechancetoseethe*****encounterbetweenSeville'ssensualflamencodancer# ToteConteandScottishcutting-edgemusiciansJamesMcIntosh,MartinSwan,Alison| CrawfordandLukePlumb(Shooglenifty,Mouthmusic).'Flamencopassionmeetsfiery| Celticrhythms'Scotsman. Aug6:18.00(Ihr Omins)£10.00(£7.00) 45 6 789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728
FLAMENCOCON FUSION
RicardoGarcia'sFamiliaFlamenco PleasanceDome,I BristoSquare*01315566550•GridRef:F5
High-energy,authentic,contemporary:flamencomeetsthe21stcentury.Continuing •j lastyear'shighlysuccessfulcollaboration:here'sacollisionofdanceandmusic | bringingthespiritandheatofmodernSpaintoEdinburgh!'Mesmerizing,masterful...1 aFringetreasure!'www.flamencoflow.com
PreviewAug1-3:1900(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,21-23,27:1900(Ihr)£9.00(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:1900(Ihr)£10,00(£8.50) Europeanpremiere•HSU; 13345678910II 12 1415 161718192021222324252627
DANCE & PHYSICAL THEATRE '"S,
. Daegucit\jmodemdancecompany J 4*first performance jin UK ( ; r c w-w ActiveJ^mvelyshow throughllivp brqjT/ andcontemporary,dpnce! The f ifSfmessage whidjcan fj modernpeople. ZooSbutkside "'MainHouse PREVIEW3rd-4thAug200718.30(£5) , ipp m SHOW5-10thAug200718.30(£10) j 7NicolsonStreet,Boxoffice:01316626892 seepage 115forshowinformation
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
FLAMENCO FORLUNCH!
FlamencoFlow
TheBongoClub,37HolyroodRoad 01315572827»GridReftE6
Flamencofrillsandthrillsatlunchtime!Aheadymixofexcitingsoundsand movementsongs,dance,originalandtraditionalmusicfromSouthernSpain-afivestargroupfromlastyear'sFringe-backinScotlandtoenergiseyou!
PreviewAug4:I3:30(lhr)£5.00
Aug5,11-12,18-19,25-26:13:30(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00)(£5.00C) nmai 29*31123456789 to II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242! 26272829303i
FLAMENCO FRIDAYS@STUDIO24
RicardoGarcia'sFlamencoFlow
Studio24,24-26CaltonRoad•01312260000•GridRef:D6
'Blisteringguitar,upliftingdance'SundayHero/d.Thishighlysensual,innovativefiesta ofhypnoticflamencologists,sangria,riojaandfullbarensuresthatyou'llhaveatruly unforgettableevening.Acabaretclubsettingwithdancefloorfor(optional!)audience participation!
THEGREATESCAPE
HelixDancelEscalatorEastToEdinburgh
DanceBase-NationalCentreforDance,14-16Grassmarket•01312255525-GridReftE4
WhatdoyoudowhenyoufindyourlifeismoreHeatthanVogue?'Soloshowdescribed as'contemporary-dancebyastand-upcomic.'Soundtrackfromindie-folkband Sparklehorse.Performedaspartofthe'HeadsUp!'showcase.www.helixdance.co.uk Aug22:I3:l5(lhr45mins)(FreeTicketed)
2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 232425 2627282930311
HANGMAN
DO-Theatre(Russia)
AssemblyAuroraNova,StStephen'sStreet-01316233030•GridRef:B3
ThelegendaryRussianDO-Theatrefamousfortheaward-winning'HopelessGames' and'UpsideDown'returnwithanewbizarre,comicandmagicalstory.Afusionof theatricalanddanceform-'Hangman'isagameandthepersonageinone. PreviewAug2-3:19:45(IhrSmins)£5.00
Aug4-5,10-12,17-19,24-25:19:45(IhrSmins)£13.00(£10.00)
Aug3,10,17,24:22-00(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00)
Worldpremiere 293031 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324 2526272829303M
FLAMENCO HIP HOP FUSION
RicardoGarcia'sGrupoFlamenco
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens 01316678940•GridRef:F5
Flamencomeetshiphopforacollisionofdanceandmusicperfertforbringingthe spiritandheatofmodernSpaintoTheSpeigelGarden!Afamilyshowwhichhas wowedaudiencesaroundtheworld.
Aug6,8-9,13,15-16,20-23:19:45(IhrSmins)£1100(£9.00) UKpremiere 13456 89 10 II 1213 1415 16 1718 192021 2223242526272829303m
IAMYOUAREME(FREE)
WAKandBAMILaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Berlin,3SouthQueensferryStreetLane-01314677215• GridRef:E2
Aug13:I8fl0(lhrIQmins)£8.00(£7.00)
Europeanpremiere 29303M2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223242526272829303H
FNGR-SPK
KUDOSTheatreCompany
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•01312200885»GridReftE5 .
Imagineaworldwheretheyounghavedifficultyspeakingbecausetheirlanguageisin theirfingers!KUDOSexplorethedarknatureofthetextingcrazewhichthreatens theexistenceoftheEnglishlanguage.'Impressiveenergyandcommitment'Scotsman.
PreviewAug2-4: I7:20(50mins)£6.00
Aug5,10-12,17-19:17:20(SOmins)£9.00(£8.00) Aug6-9,14-16:17:20(SOmins)£8.00(£7.00)
Worldpremiere•ECU 29303 13456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930311
40SFEATHERFLINGING FUN
CircaBurlesque
Venue27@Holyrood,81 HolyroodRoad•013i5560476•GridReftD6
Comeandseethewonderfuldelightsofbeautifulfandancers,thetalentedtongueof thehumanmirrorball,poiinpanties,magic,singingandmuchmore.Differentacts everynightPreviousperformancesincludeaerialandfire. Aug20-24;22.-00(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25262728293031
THE FrankensteinFULLMOONSHOW Pub
FrankensteinPub,26GeorgeIVBridge•01316221818•GridRef:E5
ComeandmeetthefriendsofFrankensteininthislight-and-soundextravaganzaas theysetouttothrillyou!Enjoyalate-nightplatterwhilstboogyingtotheDJ.Beware ofthemonster...it'salive! Aug7,9,14,16,21,23,28,30:23:45(45mins)(FreeNon-o'cketed) 293031 23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24252627is293031
GETYOURWARON
RudeMechs(USA)inassociationwithErichJungwirthandRichard JordanProductions
AssemblyAuroraNova,StStephen'sStreet>01316233030•GridRef:83 Austin,Texas'RudeMechsstageahilariouslydeadpaninternetcomicstrip. Theacclaimedcompanycontinuetheirslogthroughthenear-infinitemodesof performance,toeingthelineagit-proptheatre'sdrawninthesandsoftroubledtimes. PreviewAug2-3: l93X)(lhrlOmins)£5.00
Aug4-5,10-12,17-19,24-26: 19:00(IhrIOmins)£13.00(£10.00)Aug6,8-9,13,15-16,20,22-23,27: 19.-00(IhrIOmins)£12,00(£9,00) UKpremiere 2930 13456 89 10II 1213 415 1617181920 222324252627
Twodowngirlspursuefood,passion,loveandenlightenmentinatinyprincipality oftheirown:atinwashtub-atonceaboat,anisland,abed,abowlofnoodlesand paradise,www.freefestival.co.uk
Aug5-6,8-13,15-20,22-25:12:25(30mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 56 89 10 II 12 13 415 16 17 18 1920 2223242526272829303m
INCARNAT
LiaRodriguezCompanhiadeDancas(Brazil)
AssemblyAuroraNova,StStephen'sStreet•01316233030•GridRef:B3
Anakedbodysmearedred,anotherholdingitsentrailsinitshands.InspiredbySusan Sontag's'ThePainOfOthers,'thisunusualdancepiececonfrontsusphysicallywith brutalrealitiesasittwistsandre-twiststheknifeinsociety'swound.
PreviewAug2-3:2l:30(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-5,10-12,17-19,24-26:2l:30(lhr)£13.00(£|0.00)
Aug6,8-9,13,15-16,20,22-23,27:21:30(Ihr)£1200(£9.00) UKpremiere 29303 1145678910II 1213 415 16 1718 1920 222324252627
DANCE & PHYSICAL THEATRE
fringe half-price hut
National Museumc X# Scotland Picasso Fired with Passion 6 ]uly-28 October 2007 NationalMuseumofScotland ChambersStreet Edinburgh www.nms.ac.uk 50%OFFTICKETSONTHEDAY ^ VisittheFringeHalf-PriceHutabove WaverleyStation.Selectedshowsonly. seepage 127forshowinformation
JOHN MORANAND HISNEIGHBOR,SAORI
JohnMoran(USA)
AssemblyAuroraNova,StStephen'sStreet*01316233030»GridReftB3
PhilipGlass'protege,JohnMoranisamodern-dayMozartwhohascollaboratedwith UmaThurmanandIggyPop.Hiswork,alovedeclarationofeverydaynoisesand conversations,relishesinthemusicalityofthebody.
PreviewAug2-3:23:00(SSmins)£5.00
Aug4-5,10-12,17-19,24-26:2300(SSmins)£13.00(£10.00) Aug6,8-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:23:00(SSmins)£1200(£9,00) 2930 13416 8910II 1213 415 161718192021222324252627
KAGUYAHIME THE MOON PRINCESS'
OginosandCORE(Japan)
understairs@Apostolic,2DavieStreet*01316677740•GridRef:F6
Borninbamboo,growwithmooncycle.Award-winningOginosandCorepresents this,'theoldestfairytaleofJapan'-withverycontemporaryperformance.Easyto enjoy,whilespiritualandmysterious.FeelJapan!www.eonetne.jp/~ogino-balletcore Aug13-18:13.00(30mins)£7.00(£5.00)
Woridpremiere
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LACRIMOSA
SongoftheGoatITeatrPiesnKozla(Poland)
AssemblyAuroraNova,StStephen'sStreet*01316233030•GridRef:B3
Festival2004multi-awardwinners('Chronicles-ALamentation,'FringeFirstHerald Angel)returnwith'Lacrimosa'-apoetryofviolence,ametaphorfortotalitarianism andtheblindrageofasinglepersonplacingthemselvesonanequalparwithGod.
PreviewAug3:I4:20(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-5,10-12,17-19,24-26:14:20(Ihr)£13.00(£10.00) Aug6,8-9,15-16,22-23,27: 14:20(Ihr)£1200(£9.00) UKpremiere 29303 23456789 10II 12 131415 161718192021222324252627 2930311
LEITMOTIF
AndrewDawson(UK)
AssemblyAuroraNova,StStephen'sStreet•01316233030•GridRef:B3 2005award-winnerwith'AbsenceandPresence'anddirectorof'Pandora88.' 'Leitmotifistherecurringgesturethatunifiesandunitesacollectionofshort collaboratedworksperformedbyAndrewDawson.
PreviewAug2-3:183)5(1hr)£5.00
Aug4-5,10-12,17-19,24-26:183)5(Ihr)£13.00(£10.00)
Aug6,8-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:18:05(Ihr)£1100(£9.00) Woridpremiere 29303112345678910II 1213 415 161718192021 222324252627
LOWLIFE
BlindSummitTheatre
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6 Desperate,gin-soakedpuppetryinspiredbyCharlesBukowski.Sell-outin2005: 'Mad,BadandBeautiful'****Guardian.'Ifpuppetryiseverthenextrock'n'roll,these animatorsmaywellbeitsfrontmen'*****TimeOut.Sixshowsonly!
Aug20: 113)0(1hr)£8.50(£7.00) Aug21-23:11:40(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00) Aug24-25:11:40(Ihr)£10.50(£9.00) 293031123156789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26272829303m
MAXIMUM CREW
Assembly
Assembly@AssemblyHall,MoundPlace*01316233030•GridRef:E4
ThebreakdancesensationoftheJustforLaughsFestival2006,MaximumCreware fastestablishingthemselvesasthehottestcrew,withthecoolestdancers,inthe world.
PreviewAug2-3:193)0(1hr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13-16,20-22:l93X)(lhr)£HOO(£IO.OO)
Aug10-12,17-19,23-25:19:00(Ihr)£13.00(£11.00)
Aug26:l73X)(lhr)£I3.00(£I1.00)
Aug27:173)0(Ihr)£1100(£10,00) WTJ1 29303 2345678910II 1213 14IS161718192021222324252627
MELI CHICOSMELOIIMAMBO
AssemblyUniversalArts,Freemason'sHall*01316233030•GridRef:D3
Sketchedwithbitingaffection,highlightingthehumantraitsandfailingsofclassical, contemporary,ballroomandicedance-eventheLitdeMermaid'supforinspection! Adefinite'must-see'forthosetiredoftheover-intellectualisationofdance!
PreviewAug2-4:2115(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,14-16,21-22,27:2115(Ihr)£1100(£10.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:22:l5(lhr)£13.00(£11.00) Europeanpremiere-HSU 29303 2345678910II 12 31415161718192021222324252627
DANCE & PHYSICAL THEATRE For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 000C
C venues vibrant vivacious variety | afeastofinternational newworkforoursixteenthfringe j! boxoffice08452601234onlineprogrammewww.(theFestival.i seepage243forshowinformation pure performance sidesplitting satire art workshops sensational solo shows urban sports GILDEDDALLOOIM ist - tivc\ August t>.ii>pm LLOO/V 0131 668 1633 www.gildedballoon.co.uk "" www.shooshoobaby.co.uk seepage 155forshowinformation
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
XMORCEAUXCHOISIS&RAGNAROK
ZooFactorDanceCompany
TwoSouthside,117NicolsonStreet*01316626892•GridReftF6
Decouflestunningworksfromaward-winninginternationalchoreographerPhilippe andleadingScottishchoreographerAlanGreig.AnEdinburghpremiere.Six fabulousdancersandaneveningguaranteedtobringyouthefeel-goodfactor!'Clean, fluidathleticism'****Herald.
PreviewAug3-4: 17:00(SOmins)£6.00
Aug5-18:1700(SOmins)£10,00(£8.00) tlZU 2930311234$6789 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 1920212223242526272829303ii
THE MOTHERSBONES
KathBurlinsonlEscalatorEasttoEdinburgh Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083»GridReftE5
Oneperformer,threegenerationsofwomen,nowords.'Unforgettabletour-de-force' ManchesterEveningNews.BestFringePerformance2006.Amythicaltaletostirthe soulandstuntheheartwithmovement,soundandimage.Heartbreaking,uplifting, raw.www.kathburlinson.co.uk
Aug13-16,20-23:I3:l5(45mins)£8.00(£7.00) Aug17-19,24-26:13:15(45mins)£9.00(£8.00)
Woridpremiere 29303112345678910I 2 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 2223 242S262728293031
MOVING LANDSCAPE
NeeldeJong
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPlace•08717500077•GridReftE6
Dancer/performerNeeldeJonginventspowerful,differentworlds.Inthewayshe createsallstructuresbreakdown,outofwhicharisestheparadoxthathuman feelingsbecomemorevisiblethaninreallife.'Geniallife-affirmingpresence...awee gem'MaryBrennan,Herald.
PreviewAug2-4: 19:15(30inins)£3.00(£100)
ORPHEUS
ClipaTheater(Israel)
AssemblyAuroraNova,StStephen'sStreet*01316233030•GridReftB3
Theeternaltriangle:artlove,death.ClipaTheateristheleadingvisualtheatregroupin Israel,exploringuniversalsymbolsandblendingdistinaivemovementlanguagewitha highlyvisualconcepttocreatearichworldofobjectmanipulationandsymbolism. PreviewAug2-3:17:10(IhrSmins)£5.00
Aug4-5,10-12,17-19,24-26:17:10(IhrSmins)£13.00(£10.00) Aug6,8-9,13,15-16,20,22-23,27:17:10(IhrSmins)£1100(£9,00) UKpremiere 29303M234$678910II 1213 14IS1617181920 2223242S2627
PERFORMANCE-WORKSHOP:BODIESINTIME&SPACE BIGpictureperformance
SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)•08702410136•GridRef:F4
Australianphysicaltheatredirectorshostaseriesofworkshopsexploringbodiesintime andspace.Performerswillbepushedtophysicalextremitiesbringingawarenesstothe artoflisteningandrespondinginreal-time.www.myspace.com/bigpiaureperformance Aug7-9,14-16,21-23:11:00(Ihr30mins)£8.00(£7.00) Woridpremiere 293031123456789 10 M 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 22 23 242526272829303ii
PROJECTWINGS WINGS
understairs@Apostolic,2DavieStreet•01316677740•GridRef:F6
projeaWINGS:ahypnoticcombinationoftapdance,bodypercussion,livemusicandfilm createdinPrague,CzechRepublicThreeCzechsandoneEnglishgirlsynthesizewitha musicaloctopusinarevolutionrenovationofsignsandwonders.www.projectwings.cz Aug3-11:18:45(Ihr)£8.50(£6.50) Aug12-18:(X>.30(lhr)£7.00(£5.00)Aug19-27:20:45(Ihr)£9.50(£750) Europeanpremiere•HBa 34$678910II 1213 14IS 161718192021 222324252627
Aug5-11:19:15(30mins)£5.00(£3.00)
Worldpremiere•ECU 29303M234S 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303i
MYVOICE(S)
FrictionTheatre
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPlace•08717500077•GridReftE6
Whatmadeyousaythat?Don'tcallhim.It'salovelygift.ReturnitCallhim,callhim! Youcan'tmakesomeoneloveyou.Thinkyouknowbetter?Fallinginloveorfalling apart-makeyourvoiceheard.
PreviewAug2-3:2145(SOmins)£5.00
PUPPET
Dae-guCityModemDanceCompany
ZooSouthside,I17NicolsonStreet*01316626892•GridRef:F6
Apopularandextraordinaryperformance,filledwithpassion!Activeandlively, featuringlivemusicanddramatic,contemporarydance!TheDae-guCityCompany's firsteverperformanceoutsideKoreaoffersahopefulmessagetofilltheheartof modernpeople,www.artcenter.daegu.go.kr PreviewAug3-4:I8:30(lhr)£5.00 Aug5-10:18:30(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00) Europeanpremiere•HSU 29303 '134$ 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
Aug4-11,13-18:22:45(SOmins)£8.00(£6.00)
Woridpremiere•HSU 93031 134$6 789 10 II 2 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19202122232425262728293031
ANOCTURNALSUITE
TheLiminalSpace
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridRef:E5
WhatdoesyourkitchenmakeyoudreamoftInasurreallandscapetwowomen findfantasyastheironlyescapefromeverydaylife.Throughmultimedia,thisvisceral experienceexploreswhatconstitutesahomeintoday'sunstableworld. Aug3,13,20,27:18:30(SOmins)£6.50(£5.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24: 18:30(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50)Aug11-12,18-19,25-26: 18:30(SOmins)£8.50(£7,50)
Woridpremiere•ECU 2930311234$678910II 1213 14IS 1617181920212223242S2627
NOTTINGHAMYOUTH DANCE
NottinghamYouthDanceinAssociationWithNewEnglish ContemporaryBallet
C,ChambersStreet»08452601234•GridReftE5
Vitalandvivaciousexplorationofsensationalstyle,bornfromaviolentcollaboration betweentwocompaniesatthetopoftheirfield.Anexcitingcastdarestorisk breathtakingvirtuosicdancewithacontemporaryedgeassharpasarazor. Aug5-10:I4:35(lhr5mins)£8.50(£7.50)(£550C)
QUEEN OFTHESLAUGHTER
ProdigalTheatre(UK)
AssemblyAuroraNova,StStephen'sStreet•01316233030•GridRef:B3
StrikewheretheyareweakestDisappearwithoutatrace.WinwithoutafightAn idealistfindsamongstruinsthehopethatwilleventuallydestroyhim.Themulti-award winninginternationalensemblereturns.'Amust'StevenBerkoff. www.nightingaletheatre.co.uk/prodigal PreviewAug2-3: 1100(1hr)£5.00Aug4-5,10-12,17-19,24-26: 11:00(Ihr)£13.00(£10.00) Aug6,8-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:11:00(Ihr)£1100(£9.00) Woridpremiere 2930311234S6 891011 1213 14IS 161718192021 2223242S2627
RED DEMON BYHIDEKI NODA
CherwellSchool
Venue27@Holyrood,81HolyroodRoad•01315560476•GridReftD6 'RedDemon'isatouchingJapaneseparabletellingofthearrivalofanalienbeing onaremoteshore.ThiscomedyblendsphysicaltheatreandstunningEastern movementprovingaspectaclenottobemissed.
Aug11: I4:35(lhr5mins)£9,50(£8.50)(£6.50C)
Woridpremiere•ECU 2930311234$ 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829
OBJECTAND PARTICLE
UriProductions
C,ChambersStreet«08452601234•GridRef:E5
Contemporarydanceperformance,createdbyaKoreanchoreographerandperformed byCzechdancers,combiningthespiritofAsianBuddhismandthemodernityofEuropean dance.Thisevocativenewproductionexploresthequestionofafinitehumanspirit Aug19,25-26:1140(SOmins)£950(£8.50)(£750Q
Aug20,27:1140(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50)(£5.50C)
Aug21-24: 1140(SOmins)£8.50(£7.50)(£6.50C) UKpremiere 293031123456789 10II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 242S 2627 -
DANCE & PHYSICAL THEATRE
6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031 REDSHOES CompanyChordelia ZooSouthside,117NicolsonStreet•01316626892•GridRef:F6 Dynamicdance/theatretakingthemesfromtheHansChristianAndersenstoryand Powell-Pressburgerfilm.Adarklycomedic,one-woman,minatureepicofpassionand horror,featuringaerialwork.'CompanyChordeliaarenotscaredtomakedance funny'Scotsman.Forages
1213 14 15 1617 18 1920 21 22 23 2425 26 27 VISITWWW.EDFRINGE.COM f| BookticketsforFringeshowsandget „m| allthelatestnews,reviewsandgossip Wwl a
Aug5-11:17:10(IhrIOmins)£5.00(£4,00) 2930311234$
I4+. Aug19-27:I8:30(52mins)£9.00(£7.00) 29303112345678910II
SCORE(TERRED'ARENE)
AuCulduLoup(France)
AssemblyAuroraNova,StStephen'sStreet*01316233030•GridRef:B3
FringeFirstWinners('Mousson'2002)AuCulduLouparebackwithahilarious journeyinsidethefascinatingworldofcompetitivesports.Uniquelyphysical,musical, humorousandhighlyaccessible.'Beautiful'Scotsman.'Extraordinary'Herald.'Surreal' EveningStandard.
PreviewAug2-3:I2:20(lhrlOmins)£5.00
Aug4-5,10-12,17-19,24-26:12:20(IhrIOmins)£13.00(£10.00)
TAPOLE
TapOle
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234»GridRef:E5
Award-winningsmash-hitSpanishsensationfreshfromNewYorkandChicago. Anamazingexplosionofrhythmandenergy!Spanishguitarvirtuositycombined withspectacularprecisiontapdancechoreography.Innovativedancesincludebody j percussionandtheevocativesanddance.
Aug1-3,13,20,27:17:15(IhrIOmins)£8.50(£7.50)(£5.50C)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:17:15(IhrIOmins)£9.50(£8.50)(£6.50C)
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:17:15(IhrIOmins)£10.50(£9.50)(£7.50C) HSn i 2933311234567891011 12131415 161718192021 22232425262726m
Aug6,8-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:12:20(Ihr Omins)£12.00(£9,00) UKpremiere
SCOTTISH DANCETHEATRE
ScottishDanceTheatre ZooSouthside,I17NicolsonStreet•01316626892•GridRef:F6
Scotland'sleadingdancetheatrecompanyperforms'SorryfortheMissiles!'-a powerfulandemotionally-chargednewworkby2007PeterDarrellChoreographic Award-winner,Cyprus-bornchoreographerVanessaHaska.'Acompanywith adrenalineinitsveins'Herald,www.scottishdancetheatre.com Aug21-26:1700(33mins)£8.00(£6.00) 293031 23956789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 25 26 2728293031
SIREN RayLee(UK)
OutoftheBlueDrillHall,32-36DalmenyStreet•01316233030(AssemblyBox Office)•GridRef:B6
Awhirling,spinningspectacleofmechanicalmovement,soundandlight.Aforestof metaltripodswithrotatingloudspeakersproduceextraordinarysonictextures.Silent performersmovewithinthemassofswirlingmachinesastheyweaveanethereal, hypnoticsound-world.
Aug19-25:22.00(40mins)£7.00(£5.00)
293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728293031
SIXWOMENSTANDING INFRONTOFAWHITEWALL
LittleDoveTheatreArt
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Compellinginteractivephysicaltheatreinstallationthatinvestigateswhetheritisnot necessarilyakindoflovethatwecrave,butaphysiologicalneedforhumantouchin ordertosurvive,vwvw.myspace.com/littledovetheatreart
Aug3-10,13-17,20-24,27:13KX)(30mins)£5.50(£4.50)(£3.50C)
Aug3-10,13-17,20-24,27:1800(30mins)£5.50(£4.50)(£3.50C)
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:13:00(30mins)£6.50(£5.50)(£4.50C)
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26: 18:00(30mins)£6.50(£5.50)(£4.50C)
Europeanpremiere•HSU 345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
SORRY,LOVE!
PasodosDanceCompany
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Narrativedance,rollercoasterridethroughthecomplexlabyrinthofaviolentrelationship. Stunning,diversechoreography,imaginative,cannysetelementsandmarvellousmusic.The 'daren't-look-away'storymaintainsalltheintensityofatruenightmare.
Aug1-3,20,27: I9:35(lhr25mins)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24: 19:35(Ihr25mins)£9.50(£8.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:I9:35(lhr25mins)£10,50(£9,50) UKpremiere•EEH 293031113456789101112 31415161718192021222324252627
SPIN SoulgangODYSSEY
C,ChambersStreet«08452601234«GridRef:E5
<£BricklanepresentLastForOne
Feet-tapping,crowd-pleasingdancespectacularforthewholefamily.TheworldfamousB-boyensembleamazewithawesomeathleticsthattouchonBusterKeaton, Greekepicandhiphop.Anastoundingdanceodysseyofsoul,styleandspin.
Aug1-3,27:16:40(Ihr20mins)£850(£7.50)(£5.50C)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:16:40(Ihr20mins)£9.50(£8.50)(£6.50Q
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:16:40(Ihr20mins)£10.50(£9.50)(£7.50C) Europeanpremiere•0131 12345678910II 12 31415 161718192021222324252627
STATEOF MATTER
2FaCeDDaNcECompany
ZooSouthside,117NicolsonStreet•01316626892«GridRef:F6
Eightmengototheedgeofphysicalpossibilityinthisbreathtakingsynthesisof contemporaryandbreakdancefromaward-winningchoreographerTamsinFitzgerald. 'Atotalwhammyofgaspinducingdance'Herald.Sell-out04/05.
PreviewAug3-4:I3:00(lhr)£5.00
AugS-l1,13-18:13:00(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) Worldpremiere-HSU L3456789 10 II 7 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19202122232425262728293031
2930312345678910II 1213 14IS 161718192021222324252627
TARNISHED
TheLaLaParlour
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance-01315566550•GridRef:E6
'Tarnished,'ashotgunmarriageofcircusandburlesque,isanaction-packedshowgirl satirethathasbeenrapturouslyreceived,sellingouthousesacrossAustralia. Whipcracking,miscellaneouscontortions,anglegrinding,fandancing,exoticaerials, hulahooping,adagio,cakedesecrationandmore!!
PreviewAug1-3:23:00(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-5,7-9,14-16,21-23:2300(Ihr)£10.00(£8.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:23:00(Ihr)£11.00(£8.50) Europeanpremiere 303 123456789 10II 12 14 15 16 1718 192021 222324252627282930311
TOHAVE DONEWITHTHEJUDGMENTOFARTAUD
Basetheatre
Venue45,39JeffreyStreet•01315560476•GridRef:D5
Bannedin 1948beforebeingbroadcast,Artaud'sfinalradiowork'ToHaveDone withtheJudgmentofGod'hasinspiredfourartiststocreateanewinterpretationof theextreme.
Aug6-11:2300(45mins)£5.00(£3.00) Worldpremiere•HEIl 29X3112345 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728»x3i
TRACES
The7Fingers
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,AssemblyRooms,54GeorgeStreet*01316233030• GridRef:D4
Award-winningFrench-Canadiantroupe(allformerCirqueduSoleillmembers) performafantasticalblendofcircus,physicaltheatreandmusic.'Ifthisisthecircusof the21stcentury,thingsarelookingup...awildtriumph'SonFranciscoChronicle. PreviewAug2-3: I7:30(lhr30mins)£5.00
Aug4-5,7-9,14-16,20-22,27:I7:30(lhr30mins)£13.00(£1200) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26: 17:30(Ihr30mins)£15.00(£14,00)
HZai 29X31 234567891011 12!31415 161718192021 222324252627
TUNNELVISION
StreetLampProductions
ZooSouthside,117NicolsonStreet«01316626892«GridReftF6 ]
Anathleticfusionofdanceandextremesport,exploringthediversityofmodern- j daysociety.Amulti-sensoryexplosionofdance,music,dramaandaggressiverollerblading;featuringrenownedBritishskaterChrisDoughty.
Aug12-13:2220(40mins)£4.00(£3.00) Aug14-27:2220(40mins)£8.00(£6.00) Worldpremiere 1 29X311234567891011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627
VICTORIA
DulcineaLangfelder&Co(Canada)
AssemblyAuroraNova,StStephen'sStreet•01316233030•GridReftB3
Victoriahaslosthermemory;she'slostwhatwetendtolosewhenwegetold.This pieceisaboutwhatweneverlose.Stretchingthelimitsbetweencomedyandtragedy, Victoriawillcaptureyourheartandmind.
PreviewAug2-3:16:10(IhrISmins)£5.00
Aug4-5,10-12,17-19,24-26:16:10(IhrISmins)£13.00(£10.00) Aug6,8-9,13,15-16,20,22-23,27:16:10(IhrISmins)£1200(£9.00) UKpremiere < 23456 8910 IM2 13 1415 16 171819207 222324252627
VISUALISE-THE BEAUTYOFSCIENCE
sciencemadesimple
Venue13,LochendClose,Canongate•07074201313 GridReftD6
Discoveraworldofswirlingwhirlwinds,giantsmokeringsanddancingflames.Less explanation;moreexploration.Aspectacularmixoflivesciencedemonstrations, projectedimagesandmusic.SponsoredbyEPSRCandBritishCouncil. www.sciencemadesimple.co.uk/visualise
PreviewAug3-4:I9fl0(lhr)£4.00
Aug5-11: 1900(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) Aug12,14-24:1200(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) HE31 3456789 10 II 12 314 15 161718 192021 2223242526272829X311
DANCE & PHYSICAL THEATRE For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000
THEVOICEOFTHINGS-TOILET PAPER
HayanTheatre
•Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)•08707453083
GridRef:E5
Withtheorganicblendofunexpectedbeautyandoverflowingphysicality,mundane toiletpaperunleashesitsmetaphoriclifeatitsmostsensuouswhichtheaudience delvesinto.Soloobjecttheatreperformancewithviscerallivepercussion.
PreviewAug2-3:13:10(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:13:10(Ihr)£8.00(0.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 13:10(Ihr)£9,00(£8.00) Europeanpremiere•HSU Kr: 1345678910 II 12 1415 16 1718 192021 2223242526
WHEN REASON SLEEPS
WongBikWan<£Company(HongKong)
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234»GridRef:E5
InspiredbyGoya's'LosCaprichos,'theSleepoftheReasonproducesMonsters,and ChineseClassicalKunquDreamofPeonyPavillion,theHongKongwriterperforms inFlamencoandShenduanmovement,andreadspoetrytothemusicofJSBach's 'GoldbergVariations.'
Aug19,25-26:11.00(SOmins)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug20,27:1100(SOmins)£6.50(£5.50)
Aug21-24:1100(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50) Worldpremiere !»303ii23456789 10 II 1213 H 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
WOYZECK
SadariMovementLaboratoryinassociationwithAsiaNow Productions(Korea)
AssemblyAuroraNova,StStephen'sStreet 01316233030»GridRef:B3
GeorgeBuchner'semotionallyresonanttextistransformedintoanewphysicaland visuallanguage.Againstachanginglandscapeofwoodenchairsandusingthevibrant tangomusicofAstorPiazzola,this'Woyzeck'isdeftlyconstructedanddeeply moving.
PreviewAug2-3:I0:30(lhrlOmins)£5.00
Aug4-5,10-12,17-19,24-26:10:30(IhrIOmins)£13.00(£10.00) Aug6,8-9,13,15-16,20,22-23,27:10:30(Ihr Omins)£12.00(£9.00) 29303 13456789 10II 12 13 1415 16 1718 192021222324252627
THEZODIAC
KazusTheatre
StMark'sartSpace,7CastleTerrace»01312281155•GridRef:E3 Amagnificentandmysteriousdanceandmimeshowthattellsastoryofthestars andofthesignsoftheZodiac.Anunimaginableallegoryofthepeople,oftheworld aroundusandofourlife.
Aug13-19:17:30(45mins)£4.00(£2.00) 29303i123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223242526272829303i
DANCE & PHYSICAL THEATRE
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
TAP Tapdancingand Spanish guitar Award-winningshowtapsintoEdinburghfollowing smash-hitseasonsinChicagoandNewYork THEWORLD’S BIGGESTBURLESQUECLUB 1-27 August at C C venues vibrant vivacious variety >xofficehotline08452601234onlinebookingw seepage 116forshowinformation Qlnmtwws, I9tkAtguAt WWW.CLUBNOfR.COm seepage 111 forshowinformation 12AUGUST2007 11AM-5PMATTHEMEADOWS Seemapatbackofprogramme Comeandenjoyover200FringeactsforFREE. AlsofeaturingtheFringeSundayStageSchool TentsponsoredbyBankofScotland.Open participationforallkids!
ACTINGANDCREATINGACHARACTER
SweetEntertainments
SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)•08702410136•GridRef:F4
Comeandgetyourteethintoarefreshing,newapproachtoactingtrainingwiththis Stanislavski-inspiredtechnique.Withtheory,improvisationsandmore.Opentoall,no matteryourexperience.BasedonoursuccessfulLondonworkshops,www.sweet-uk.net Aug10-11,17-18,24-25:1100(Ihr30mins)£7.00(£6.00)
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ADRIANSEDINBURGH CITYCYCLETOUR
Adrian
OutsideAbbeySanctuaryBookshop,AbbeyStrand•07966447206•GridRef:D6 Seethecitybybikeonaleisurely,non-strenuoustourwithAdrianasyourlocal guide.It'sinformativeandfun-getthehistory,amusingstories,orientation,stunning viewsandsomuchmore.Bikesandhelmetsincludedincost Jul29-SepI:I000(3hrs)£15.00(£10.00)(£5.00C) Jul29-SepI:14:30(3hrs)£15.00(£10.00)(£5.00C) Han IU3456789I0II 121314IS16171819202122232425262738
ALLENWRIGHTAWARD
FestivalFringeSociety
FringePress&PerformersCentre,Unit3,OldFishmarketClose•01312260026• GridRef:E5
Aprestigiousaccoladeopentojournalistsaged30oryoungerreviewingtheFringe foraUKorIrishPublication.SubmityourreviewsatthePress&PerformersCentre oratwww.edfringe.com.Deadlineforsubmissions:Aug20. Aug20:Deadline12pm (FreeNon-ticketed) 45 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2223242526272829»31 i.
ARMSTRONGSRETRO FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA
Armstrongs
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,StBrides,10OrwellTerrace•01313461405• GridRef:FI
Rollup!Rollup!Whatevertugsyourzip,ticklesyourlassies,finditsashayingdown thecatwalkofcraziness.So,comeondownforauniquefestivalexperienceofthrills, spillsandfunkyfrolicsahoy.Yay! Aug8:2IOO(lhrISmins)£200 45 678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728
ARTS INTHEARGYLE
ArtsintheArgyle
HideintheArgyle,15-17ArgylePlace•01312219759•GridRef:H5
AvariedprogrammeofartsandmusicinafunkybohemianvenuewithintheArgyle JulBar.Twobarswithlightfoodmenu.Disabledaccesstogroundflooronly. 29-SepI:IKX)(l3hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed) 14567891011 12131415161718192021222324252627282930311
AULD REEKIE’SHAUNTED UNDERGROUNDCITY EXPERIENCE
AuldReekieTours
AuldReekie'sHauntedUndergroundCityExperience,MeetoutsideTronKirk,122 RoyalMile•01315574700•GridRef:E5
FeaturedonAmericantelevisionasoneofthescariestplacesintheworld.Visit Edinburgh’s1700sundergroundhauntedvault,pagantemples,medievaltorture exhibition,endingatNicolEdwards,Scotland'smosthauntedpub.Greatdrink promos,www.auldreekietours.com jul29-SepI:Toursleave10.30-17.30every60minsonthehalf-hour(SOmins)£7.00(£6.00) jul29-SepI:Toursleave18.00-21.00every60minsonthehour(Ihr30mins)£8.00(£7.00) jul29-SepI:Toursleave21.30-23.30every30mins(Ihr30mins)£10.00(£9.00) Jul29-SepI:00.00(Ihr30mins)£12.00(£10.00) E 145678910II 121314IS16171819202122232425262728
BACKSTAGE BAR@STUDIO24 Various Studio24,24-26CaltonRoad•01312260000•GridRef:D6
VISITWWW.EDFRINGE.COM BookticketsforFringeshowsandget allthelatestnews,reviewsandgossip
For all your Fringe ticket call 0131 226 000C
BUDDHISTMEDITATION
FriendsoftheWesternBuddhistOrder
EdinburghBuddhistCentre,30MelvilleTerrace,Marchmont•01316626699• GridRef:G5
LearntomeditateusingsimpletechniquesfromtheBuddhisttraditionthatcanhel[ youtoenjoymoreclarityandcalmandenhancepositiveemotionssuchaslove, compassionandconfidence.
Aug5-27:II00(lhr30mins)£9.00(£6.00) Aug6,8,13,15,20,22: I9:00(lhr30mins)£9.00(£6,00)5678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
COME
RACECOURSEHORSERACINGATMUSSELBURGH
MusselburghRacecourse
MusselburghRacecourse,LinkfieldRoad,Musselburgh*01316652859•GridRef:F< ComeeveningracingatoneoftheUK'smoststylishracecourses.Locatedonly6 milesfromEdinburgh,enjoyafantasticnightoutwith7bars,3restaurantsandallthf excitementofhorseracing. Aug14:16:00(5hrs)£15,00(£8.00)Childrenunder16FREE 293031 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282?30
CONFESSION ISGOOD FORTHESOUL
StPatrick'sCommunity
StPatrick'sChurch,5SouthGray'sClose,40HighSt•01312260000>GridRef:E6
CONVERSATIONSON POWERAND FREEDOM
FestivalofSpiritualityandPeace
StJohn's,CornerofPrincesStreetandLothianRoad•01312297565•GridRef:E3i) ConversationswithinspirationalspeakersincludingRev.JesseJackson,NobelPeacelaure MaireadCorriganMaguire,TonyBenn,JudgeGarzonandRabbiLionelBlueon2007ther 'PowerandFreedom.'Fullprogrammefromwww.festivalofspirituality.org.ukorourver Aug6,13,20:17:30(Ihr)£5.00(£3.50) Aug8,11,15,18,22,25:12:30(Ihr)£5.00(£3.50) Aug8,15,22:14:30(Ihr)£5.00(£3.50) Aug11,18,25:10:30(Ihr)£5.00(£3.50) 3456789 10II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 232425 262728
EVENTS
EveryweekweinviteperformersandaudiencestoEdinburgh'sbiggestafter-show party.ComemingleinaveritablefiestaoftheFringe'sfinesttalentBeitDJsets,live performance,orburlesquecabareteachSundayisunique. Aug5,12,19,26:2IOO(6hrs)£7.00(£5.00) 45 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223242526 27282930
Burdenedbyguilt?Needtogetsomethingoffyourchest?Anopportunitytc toanexperiencedCatholicpriestOpentopeopleofallfaithsandnone. Aug20-24:1414:00(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) 56789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 252627282930
Festival of Politics TheScottish Parliament 23-26 August 2007 vwwv.festivalofpolitics.org.uk
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
COURTYARD READINGS
SchoolofPoets
ScottishPoetryLibrary,5Crichton'sClose,Canongate•01315572876•GridReftD6 Opentoall.Comeandreadyourownpoems,oryourfavouritesbyotherwriters, inanylanguage.Unsurewhattoread?Choosesomethingfromourshelves.Outside ingoodweather.HostedbytheSchoolofPoets. .293031Aug13-18,20-25:14:00(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) 12345678910II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728293031
THECRITICALINCIDENT
Cats3000
ScottishCouncilforSingleHomeless,WellgateHouse-01312260000•GridRef:E5 'Acriticalincidentisaneventoflife-changingsignificance.'Forindividualsand organisationsinterestedinchallengingtheCollusionofMediocrity,don'tmisstwo daysofperformance,dialogue,creativityandinnovation.Bookingandfulllowdownat www.thecriticalincident.com.
DR.SKETCHY'SBURLESQUEARTSALON
Clockwork
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•01312200885•GridRef:E5
Drawing,drinksanddames:afun,fabulouslife-drawingsessionfeaturingburlesque starlettes.Miniatureperformancesandgreattuneswhileyoudiscoveryourinner DaVinci!Beginnersencouraged,guidanceandmaterialsavailable.BloodyMarysand inspirationservedbyhostessOpheliaBitz.www.drsketchyscotland.com PreviewAug2-4:I4:l0(50mins)£500 Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:I4:l0(50mins)£8.00(£7.00) Aug6-8,14-16,20-22: I4:l0(50mins)£7.00(£6.00) HEM ‘29303 1145678910II 12 14 15 161718 192021 22232425262728293031
DULSORIWORKSHOP-WILD
Dulsori
BEATDANCING FEET!
OldCollegeQuad,SouthBridge 01316628740•GridRef:E5
Aug20-21: IQflO(ShnQ£30.00(£25.00)
Europeanpremiere 293031 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2223242526272829303i
DANCECLASSESFOREVERYONE
DanceBase
DanceBase-NationalCentreforDance,14-16Grassmarket 01312260000‘GridReftE4 General/beginners'levelclassesforages I6+.Pilates(09.00-10.00weeks0&2),Yoga (09.00-10.00weeks I &3).DanceduJour:varietyofstylestaughtbyvisitingFestivalstars(11.30-12.30weekI &12.00-13.00week2).Ballet(13.15-14.15week2). www.dancebase.co.uk
Jul31-Aug4,7-11,14-18,21-25:09:00(lhr)£6.00(£5.00) Aug7-11:Il:30(lhr)£6.00(£5.00) Aug14-18: IZOO(Ihr)£6.00(£5.00) Aug14-18:13:15(Ihr)£6.00(£5.00) 23011113456789 10 II 12 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
DARE PROTOPLAY
DaretobeDigital BiosphereatOurDynamicEarth,112HolyroodRoad‘01312260000•GridRef:E6
DareProtoPlayisavideogamesextravaganza,ahands-onfunfamilydayoutStep intoourworldofgames,createdbythedesignersofthefuture.Itpromisestobe themostinteractiveFringeeventthisyear!www.daretobedigital.com Aug12:Il<X)(7hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed)
Aug13-14:10:00(8hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 293031 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
JoinDulsoriforaninteractiveworkshopexploringthetraditionalartsoftheKorean nationincludingpercussion,song,danceandgames.Allequipmentisprovided. Childrenunder 12mustbeaccompaniedbyanadultwww.dulsori.comAug11,18-19,25-26:1400(1hr)£7.00(£5.00) Europeanpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22232425 26 272829303m
EDINBURGH BOOKFRINGE
WORDPOWERBOOKS
EdinburghBookFringe,43-45WestNicolsonStreet•01316629112•GridReftF6
EdinburghBookFringe.Readings,discussionsandbooksigningsinWordPower bookshop.Meetwriters,poets,culturalandpoliticalactivistsfromacrosstheglobe.All eventsfree!Fulllistingspluslatestnewsonourotherevents:www.word-power.co.uk. Aug13-17,20-24:1300(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) 29303M23456789 10II 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 242526272829303m
THE EDINBURGH BOOKLOVERS'TOUR
AllanFoster
OutsideWriters'Museum,LadyStair'sClose,Lawnmarket•07989546791• GridRef:E4
AguidedwalkingtourvisitingthesitesofBurns,Scott,Stevenson,ConanDoyle, JKRowlingandotherswithtravelwriterAllanFoster,best-sellingauthorof'The LiteraryTravellerinEdinburgh'and'TheLiteraryTravellerinScotland.'
Jul29-SepI:I0:30(2hrs)£10.00(£8.00) Jul29-SepI:I3:30(2hrs)£10.00(£8.00) 19303111345678910II 12131415161718192021222324252627is193031
EDINBURGH FARMERS' MARKET
ECCM
EdinburghFarmers'Market,CastleTerrace•01312260000»GridRef:E3
VotedbestintheUKlastyear,thisweeklySaturdaymorningeventplayshosttoover 40ofthebestprimaryfoodanddrinkproducersfromacrossScotland.There'sno tastierwaytofuelyourFringeexperience! Aug4,11,18,25,SepI:0900(Shrs)(FreeNon-ticketed) 2930-31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 2627282930311
EDINBURGH LITERARYBUSTOUR
ScottishLiteraryTourTrust
TheEdinburghLiteraryBusTour,ChaHotteSquare•08001697410«GridRef:D2 Adramatisedsnap-shotofEdinburgh'srichliteraryheritageagainstthestunning backdropthatisUNESCO's'CityofLiterature'viathisuniquetheatricaljourney broughttoyoubyourcompanyofprofessionalactors.Morethanatour!
Jul29-SepI: I3:00(lhrISmins)£10.00(£8.00) Jul29-SepI: 14:30(IhrISmins)£l0.00(£8.00)Aug11-Sep1: 18:00(IhrISmins)£10.00(£8.00)
EVENTS
WORLD
3 - 26 AUGUST THE SCOTTISH
ADMISSION FREE 1STPRIZEARTSANDENTERTAINMENTSTORIES-STREETDANCERS,PARIS cs « ©®© canon
PRESS PHOTO
PARLIAMENT
Europeanpremiere
EDINBURGH’SOLDANDNEWTOWNSWALKINGTOUR SaintsandSinnersWalkingTours ScottishStorytellingCentre,TheNetherbow,43-45HighStreet*01315569579• GridRef:D6 Somethingthat'saweebitdifferent!!Anentertainingwaytofindoutabout Edinburgh'shistoryandtraditions,experiencingthetwosidesofEdinburgh,the culturalNewTownandthedarkerOldTown. Aug4-26:
Aug4-26:I4:00(lhr30mins)£7.50(£6.00)(£4.00Q Aug6-10,13-17,20-24:19:00(Ihr30mins)£7.50(£6.00)(£4,00Q UKpremiere»HSU 29303 2345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 22232425262728»303 THEBIGGESTFREEEVENT ONTHEFRINGE 12AugustontheMeadows mfi 119
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I:00(lhr30mins)£7.50(£6.00)(£4.00C)
For all your Fringe ticket;! call 0131 226 0000;
THE FESTIVALCAFE
BBCRADIOSCOTLAND
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens*01316678940•GridRef:F5
AllthetalentattheFestivalchattingwithJaniceForsythandClareEnglish.Have yoursayorbeentertainedbythesharpestmindsandthetopperformers.Witty, challengingandfunny.Thebestwaytospendlunchtime. Aug13-17,20-24: I3:l5(45mins)(FreeTicketed)293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728293031
THE CentreFESTIVALDEBATE
Marketing,forFestival<£EventManagement(CFEM),SchoolofTourismandLanguages,NapierUniversityBusinessSchoolCityArtCentre,2MarketStreet•01315293993•GridRef:D5
Today'sFestivalLeaders:toleadortobeled?Adebateasexcitingandcontentiousas thefestivalsthemselves.Hearanddiscusshowtheexpertsandleadersseetheirrole nowandintothefuture. Aug15:1400(2hrs)(FreeTicketed) 293031 12345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
FESTIVALFM
FestivalFM
FestivalFM87.7, HunterSquare•08450044877•GridRef:E5
FestivalFM87.7isavailableonyourradiointheEdinburghareaandonlineat www.festivalfm.netThestationoffersallperformerstheopportunitytoshowcase theirshows,providinglistenerssamplesoflotsofshowsandFestivalinformationand Aug5-27:524hrsaday(FreeNon-ticketed) 678910II 1213 1415 161718 192021 222324252627
FESTIVALOF FILM SHORTS
Cfilm
Ccubed,Brodie'sClose,Lawnmarket,RoyalMile•08452601234•GridRef:E4
Hotnewreleasesandcontemporaryclassicsfromleadinginternationalshortfilm labels.'Avibrantmixofgenre:cockneyrap,surrealistanimationandtheArabanswer toNapoleonDynamite'ThreeWeeks.'Spectacular'Scotsman.Forfulllistingssee www.cthefilm.com
Aug2-27:22:00(Ihr)£3.50(£150)
Aug2-27:23:15(Ihr)£3.50(£250) Aug2-27:00:30(Ihr)£3.50(£250)
Worldpremiere•EEM 29303 2345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
FOODIESATTHE FESTIVALWITHTOPSCOTTISH CHEFS
FoodiesattheFestivalwithTopScottishChefs RoxburgheHotel,38CharlotteSquare*01312267766•GridRef:D3 AtasteofthebestofScottishfoodanddrink,featuringseventystandsandachefs' theatrewithcookerydemonstrationsfromtopScottishandMichelinstarchefs. Aug18-19:IOOP(8hrs)£10.00(£5.00)(FreeTicketedC)
Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22232425262728»30311
GeorgeHotel,19-21GeorgeStreet*01312267766•GridRef:D4
FRINGESUNDAY
FestivalFringeSociety
TheMeadows,MelvilleDrive•01312260000•GridRef:G4
Auniqueopen-airextravaganzashowcasinghundredsofFringeactsincluding comedy,music,theatreanddance,allfreeofcharge.AlsofeaturingtheFringeSundai StageSchoolTentsponsoredbyBankofScotland-openparticipationforallkids! j: Aug12:11.00(6hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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FRONTROWIN EDINBURGH
BBCRADIO4
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance»01315566550«GridReftE6
Radio4'sdailyartsshowreportsonthehits,misses,debatesandtalkingpointsofth<5 Festivalsofar. Aug15:10:45(Ihr)(FreeTicketed)
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FUNNYWOMENWORKSHOPS
FunnyWomen-LaughingHorseFreeFestival < LaughingHorse@Ego,14PicardyPlace•01314787434»GridRef:C5 J
IntroducingaseriesofFunnyWomenWorkshopsledbyexperiencedtrainersand > performers.Improveyourperformanceskills,enhanceyourself-confidence,haveagoi atstand-uporlearntomarketandpromoteyourself,personallyandprofessionally. www.funnywomen.com Aug6-10,13-17: 14:00(2hrs)£45.00 293031123456 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
GUITARDHARMAWORKSHOP
ClarelynnRose,HeartwoodMusic EdinburghBuddhistCentre,30MelvilleTerrace,Marchmont•01316626699• GridRef:G5
Aheart-basedapproachtoguitarforalllevels.Encouragingcuriosity,supporting creativity.Connectmindfulnessofbody,speechandmindwithmusicpractice. Nurturewell-beingbyexploringyouruniquemusicalpath.FreeGuitarDharma bookletGuitarsoptional,www.heartwoodmusic.com Aug2,4,9,11,16,18,23,25,30,SepI:!4:00(lhr4Smins)£I0.00(£8.00) 293031 23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425 26272829M3If
Study Festival & Event Management in the Festival City!
Worldpremiere 293031 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 222324252627282930311
Aug18-19: 1000(8hrs)£10.00(£5.00)(FreeTicketedC)
FREE DAILYWALKSDOWNTHE ROYALMILE
EdinburghFestivalVoluntaryGuidesAssociation
CannonballHouse,Castlehill,RoyalMile*01312260000•GridRef:E4
Castle(CannonballHouse)toHolyroodPalace.Expertguidesrelatethehistory andfactsabouttheRoyalMile.Nowinthe59thyear.Suitableforallages.Tourslast approximately2hours.
Aug6-11,13-18,20-25,27-SepI: I07X)(2hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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FRINGEANNUALGENERALMEETING
FestivalFringeSociety
ApexInternationalHotel,31-35Grassmarket*01312260000•GridRef:E4
TheFringe'sBoardofDirectorsreviewthelast12monthsandhearyouropinions, commentsandsuggestionsforthefutureoftheFringe.Call0131 2260026for Societymembershipinformation.
Aug18: 11OO(2hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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Locatedinthenewpurposebuilt£30millionBusinessSchool,TheSchoolofMarketing, Tourism&LanguagesplayshosttoNapierUniversity'sCentreforFestival&Event Management(CFEM).Thisisamulti-disciplinaryresearchcentreabletooffer researchexpertiseanddisseminateinformationacrossarangeofspecialistareas ; relatingtofestivalandevents:frommanagementandeconomicstosocio-cultural impactsandemploymentissues.CFEMworksincollaborationwithexistingresearch bodiesatNapierandtheinternationalfestivalandeventindustry.
CFEMalsooffersthefollowingopportunitiesdesignedtoprovideyouwiththe managementeducationappropriatetotheinternationalfestivalandeventindustry: AExecutiveCertificateinEventManagement,28January-31January2008 fourdayintensivecoursedesignedtomeettheneedsofallthoseseekingtodevelop j !5 orcreatecareerpathsintheeventsarena,whethertheyareinthepublic,corporate . H orcommunitysectors.TheUniversityofTechnologyinSydney-aleaderinevents j educationisteamingupwithNapiertoofferthispractical,andexcitingshortprogramme, j TodownloadmoreinformationaboutthiscoursepleasevisittheCFEMpageonour ; websitewww.napier.ac.uk/nubsoralternativelycontactSheilaMorton: on+44(0)1314554387ore-mail:s.morton@napier.ac.uk
MScInternationalEventandFestivalManagementasafullorpart-time programme,with8modulesrequiringattendanceatUniversity.
BA(Hons)FestivalandEventManagementasafulltime4yearprogramme, includingopportunitiestoworkwiththeindustrythroughanindustrywork placementandliveresearchproject.
Formoreinformationonanyoftheaboveprogrammespleasecontact MhairiLeask: Tel:+44(0)1314554505 Email:business@napier.ac.uk
EVENTS
NAPIER UNIVERSITY EDINBURGH 120
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
HOWTO DOASHOWATTHE FRINGE
FestivalFringeSociety
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket*01312260000•GridReftE4
TheEdinburghFringeisthelargestopenartsplatformintheworld.MeetFringe Officestaffandpastperformerswhowillprovideadviceonhowtobringyourshow toEdinburgh.
Aug9,16:I0:30(lhrISmins)(FreeTicketed) Aug23: 11:45(IhrISmins)(FreeTicketed)293031123456789 to II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 242526272829303i
HOWTOGETAHEADASATHEATRE DIRECTOR Equity
EdinburghFestivalTheatre,13-29NicolsonStreet•01315296000•GridRef:E5
Annualopportunityforaspiring(andexpiring)directorstoquizexperienced professionaldirectorsoncareeropportunities,dealingwithmanagementand anythingelseyou'veeverneededtoknow.Packed-outpreviously-sobooknow. Aug17:I4fl0(2hrs30mins)(FreeTicketed) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
HOWTOSELLYOURSHOWATTHEFRINGE
FestivalFringeSociety
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket*01312260000•GridReftE4
MeettheFringePressOfficeandfindouthowtomakeyourshowstandoutGet tipsonpublicists,journalistsandhowtomakesureyourpresspackgetsnoticed. Aug15:10:30(IhrISmins)(FreeTicketed) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
HOWTOTOURAFTERTHEFRINGE
FestivalFringeSociety
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket•01312260000•GridReftE4
FindouthowtomakeopportunitiesforyourshowbeyondtheFringe.What'sthe bestwaytocontactpromoters?Whobookstouringshows?Wheretonext?Your questionsansweredinperson. Aug7:10:30(IhrISmins)(FreeTicketed) 2 45 67 89 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
AMINUTEOF SILENCE FORPEACE
EdinburghInter-FaithAssociation Everywhere,Anywhere Fvcrydayat pm,youareinvitedtotake'justaminute'toreflectontheneedfor peace,whereveryouarearoundthecityorjoinusinStJohn'sChurch,PrincesStreet Jul29-SepI: 1300(Imin)(FreeNon-ticketed) 2930JIII34S678910IM2131415161718192021222324252627is2930311
MUSICALTHEATRE DISCUSSION
MusicalTheatreMatters(MTM.UK) Ccentral,CarltonHotel,NorthBridge•08452601234•GridReftD5
Joinleadingindustryprofessionalstoshareyourvisionandconsiderchallenges formusicaltheatrewiththisnewnetworkingbodyforUKprofessionalsand aspiringproducers/creatives.MTM:UK'sNewMusicalAwardsshortlistwillalsobe announced.www.musicaltheatrematters.org.uk Aug19:13:30(Ihr30mins)(FreeTicketed) 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223242526272829303i
NOTANOTHERFIRKIN FESTIVAL
ACelebrationofScottishBeer
TheBlueBlazer,2SpittalStreet•01312295030•GridReftF3
Arareopportunitytosamplefreshcask-conditionedalesfromaroundScotland. Choosefrom 130beersfrom30Scottishbreweries,aselectionofwhichareuniquetoourfestival.VotedEdinburghPubOfTheYear2007. Jul29:12:30(12hrs30mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Jul30-Aug4,28-SepI:Il«)(l4hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed) Aug5,12,19,26:I2:30(l4hrs30mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Aug6-11,13-18,20-25,27: 11,00(16hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed) 19303112345678910IM2131415161718192021222324252627282930311
OLDTOWN LITERARYPUBCRAWL
AllanFoster DepartsMitrePub,131HighStreet•07989546791•GridReftE5
EVENTS
DiscoverEdinburgh'sliteraryandtraditionalmusicpubsviathehauntsofScotland's greatestwriters,includingbirthplaceofSherlockHolmes,LongJohnSilver,Walter ScottandHarryPotter. Leavethetouristtrailforonememorableevening!
678910II 1213141516171819202122232425262728293031 fJOY pAMAZE CHEER Feel the emotion. Overaquarterofamillionpeoplewillexperience WeallkindsoffunattheFringeontheRoyalMile. liketothinkoursupporthelpsmakeithappen. The Royal Bankonthe Royal Mile 5-27August2007 Make it happen V* DDC a* KD3 TheRoyalBankofScotland 121
Jul29-SepI: 29303112345I9:30(2hrs)£8.00(£7.00)
For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000
PLANNINGTOACT
PlanningAidForScotland
PlanningAidforScotland,IIASouthChaHotteStreet»01312209730«GridRef:D3
Planningisboring-right?Wrong!!Thishands-onworkshopeventreachesout throughperformanceandvisualartsusingarangeofcreativemediatobringthe planningsystemtothepeople.16+only.Bookon0131 2209730 Aug8-10,15-17,22-24,29-SepI: I0:30(2hrs)(FreeTickeced)Aug8-10,15-17,22-24,29-3hI400(2hrs)(FreeTicketed) 29303i123456789 10 7 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 22 23 2425262728»jo3ii
RAGROOFTHEATRESAFTERNOONTEADANCE
RagroofTheatre
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens•01316678940•GridRef:F5
Astheglitterballtwirls,cometripthelightfantasticaswejourneythroughtime, swirlingacrossthedanceflooratthevoluptuousSpiegeltentThemeddanceclasses followedbyaglamorousafternoonofpartnerdancing. Aug11-12:13:00(3hrs)£8.00(£6.00) Europeanpremiere 293031 12345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 262728293031
RAT RACE URBANADVENTURECINEMA
DetailEvents
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Showcasingthefinesturban/adventure/actionsportsfilmsfromaroundtheglobe, plusregularextremesportsdemosfromourteamofparkourexpertsandbikestunt riders.BeattheRatRaceintheruinsonCowgate,heartoftheCity. www.fringeadventure.co.uk
Aug3,13,20,27:18:30(2hrs)£8.50(£7.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:18:30(2hrs)£9.50(£8.50)Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:I8:30(2hrs)£10.50(£9,50) Worldpremiere•HSU 345678910II 1213 1415161718192021 222324252627
REBUS-AHIDDEN EDINBURGH
Rebustours
TheRoyalOak,InfirmaryStreet,SouthBridge•01315572976•GridReftE5
Explorethedark,hiddensideofbest-sellingauthorIanRankin'sEdinburgh.Discover thereallocationsthatareexaminedinthebooks,andfeelthehistoryandmysteryof thisuniqueEuropeancapital. Aug4-27:12:00(2hrs)£10.00(£9.00) Europeanpremiere•QEH 45678910111213 1415161718192021 222324252627
REBUS-BODYPOLITIC
ColinBrown
TheRoyalOak,InfirmaryStreet,SouthBridge•01315572976•GridRef:E5 Examinebest-sellingcrimewriterIanRankin'sEdinburghanddiscoverScotland's mysterioushistory.Politics,corruption,powerandmurderintherealRebus locations.UnusualEdinburghstoriesandstunningOldandNewTownviews.Finishes inFleshmarketClose. Aug4-27:I5:00(2hrs)£10,00(£9.00) Europeanpremiere•HZ3J 45678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
REST Patrick'sFORYOURSOUL community
StPatrick'sChurch,5SouthGray'sClose,40HighStreet•01312260000•GridRef:E6 Anhourofpeacefulcontemplationandworshipinquietandbeautifulsurroundings. Comeandberefreshedinbody,mindandspiritRefreshmentsserved. Aug20-24:18:00(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25262728293031
ROYAL BANKONTHE ROYALMILE FestivalFringeSociety
HighStreet,CockbumStreettoGeorgeIVBridge,RoyalMile•01312260000• GridRef:E5
TheperfectplacetostartyourFestivalandsoakuptheuniqueatmosphereofthe Fringe.JointhousandsoffellowFringe-goersforfreeentertainmentfromperformers andstreetentertainers,everydayoftheweek. Aug4-27: 29303112345II:00(l0hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed) 678910III213 1415 161718192021222324252627
SHINE INTHE PARK
ShineTeamfromallovertheworldishereatGeorgeVParkto entertainyou KingGeorgeVPark,EyrePlace-01312260000•GridRef:B4
bands,jugglers,clowns,stiltwalkers,stalls,BBQ,teagarden,children'stheatre, children'sprogramme,outdooractivities,teamcompetitiveeventsandmuchmore...
SLEEPANDCHOCOLATE
EdinburghSleepCentre
TheEdinburghSleepCentre,13HeriotRow•01315249730•GridReftC3
Continuingonfromlastyear'ssuccessfulevent,atalk,exhibitionanddemonstrations il ofthedosanddon'tsofsleep,withaspecialemphasisonwhatshouldorshouldn't bedoneinbed.
Aug9,16,23:11.00(Ihr)£5.00(£4.00) WoridpremiereJs 293031 23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728s3031 1
SOULGAIT
Soulgait
SoulgaitsigninParliamentSquare,ParliamentSquare*01312260000•GridRef:E5 <
WalkingOldTownwiththesongbookofhumanity,rediscoveryoursoul!Join actorsandmusiciansinawalkthroughAuldReekieenlivenedbystreettheatreand 71 meditationofancientpsalmsthathelpedshapeEdinburgh'sandScotland'shistory. 11 Aug6-11,13-18:17:50(Ihr30mins)£5.00(£4.00) Aug12,19:15:00(Ihr30mins)£5.00(£4.00) WH11 ' 29303,,23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19202122232425262728293031
TRAQUAIRFAIR
TraquairFair
TraquairHouse,Innerleithen•01896830323•GridRef:H6
TraquairFairisamagicaleventheldinthegroundsofScotland'soldestinhabited house.Unbeatableweekendoffamilyentertainment,theatre,musicandchildren's shows.ThisyearthefairgoesLatinAmericanwithSalsaCeltica,DeRamosacrobats andacarnivalprocession. Aug4-5: 11:00(7hrs)£16.00(£10.00)
Forfamilytickets,pleasecallorvisitwww.traquair.co.uk. Worldpremiere 293031 2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303i
WHISKYWITH ...CHOCOLATE
TheScotchMaltWhiskySocietywithPlaisirduChocolat TheScotchMaltWhiskySociety-28QueenStreet,Edinburgh*01312260000• GridRef:C4
Enjoyaneveningofindulgence,thefinestsinglecaskmaltscarefullyandthoughtfully matchedwithaselectionofmouth-wateringchocolate-baseddishes,hostedbyBertrand EspouyofPlaisirduChocolatTicketincludestwofestivaldramsandSocietypass. Aug15,23: I8:00(lhr30mins)£14.00
EVENTS
astunningdisplayof bestworksfromScotland'sfinestdesigners seepage 126forshowinformation 122
'ShineinthePark'isafamilyeventinGeorgeVPark,featuringbuskers,dancers,
Aug10-11:I0fl0(l4hrs)£3.00(£I.5Q) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303i 293031123456789-10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728293031
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
TheScotchMaltWhiskySociety-TheVaults,87GilesStreet,Leith•01312260000 •GridReftLEITH
Aug8:18KX)(Ihr30mins)£14.00 29303M2345678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728293031
WHISKYWITH ...FRIENDS
AScotchMaltWhiskySocietyTasting
WHISKYWITH ...WHISKYGALORE
TheScotchMaltWhiskySocietywithKeithHewitt
TheScotchMaltWhiskySociety-TheVaults,87GilesStreet,Leith•01312260000• GridRef:LEITH
EnjoytheperfectsettingforthisWhiskyGaloreeventKeithHewittshareshis collectionofartefactsfromthewreckSSPoliticianalongwithclipsfromthefilmit inspired.IncludestwoFestivaldramsandSocietypass.
TheScotchMaltWhiskySociety-TheVaults,87GilesStreet,Leith*01312260000•
GridRef:LEITH
Ourtutoredtastingtakesyouonajourneyofdiscoverythroughfourwhisky regions,asyouenjoyauniqueopportunitytonoseandtastefourexcellentSociety singlecask,caskstrengthmalts. TicketincludesyourSocietypass. to30Aug9,15,21,25:18:00(IhrISmins)£8.00 31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232415 262728293031
TheScotchMaltWhiskySociety-28QueenStreet,Edinburgh*01312260000• GridRef:C4
Aug10,16,20: 18:00(Ihr Smins)£8.00 29303M23456789 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 2 2223242526272829303i
WHISKYWITH
...HAGGIS
TheScotchMaltWhiskySocietywithJoMacsween
TheScotchMaltWhiskySociety-28QueenStreet,Edinburgh*01312260000•
GridRef:C4
JoMacsween,fromEdinburgh'sfamousHaggisfamily,sharessomeofthesecretsof herdelicioushaggis.Tastesomegreatvariationsonthetraditionalrecipealongwith twoperfectlymatchedsinglecaskSocietymalts.TicketincludesSocietypass. AugII: 18:00(Ihr30mins)£14.00to30.31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
TheScotchMaltWhiskySociety-TheVaults,87GilesStreet,Leith•01312260000•
GridRef:LEITH
Aug17:,18:00(IhrBOmins)£14.00 29303M23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
Aug16,24:I8<)0(lhr30mins)£10.00 29303M23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24 252627282930311
TheScotchMaltWhiskySociety-28QueenStreet,Edinburgh'01312260000• GridRef:C4
Aug9:I8fl0(lhr30mins)£10.00 293031 2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223 2425 262728293031
WINDOWONTHE FRINGE
Differentactseveryday
JohnLewis,StJamesCentre•01315569121•GridReftC5
Jointalentedfringeactsforfreeperformancesofmusic,danceandcomedyinJohn Lewis'sshopwindow!'WindowontheFringe'willplayhosttodifferentperformers everyweekdayduringtheFringe.
Aug6-10,13-17,20-24:12:30(BhrsBOmins)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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WINESCHOOLATTHE FRINGE
CaseStudiesWineSchool
MillenniumLink, EdinburghQuay,Fountainbridge•01312260000•GridReftF2
TasteandlearnaboutwinesandspiritsonboardMillenniumLink,mooredonthe historicUnionCanalatEdinburghQuay.Programmechangesdaily-visit www.casestudieswineschool.co.ukorcheckwiththeboxofficewhenbooking. Aug4-5,11-12,18-19,25-27:1400(IhrISmins)£15.00 Aug4-12,14-17,19-27:16:30(IhrISmins)£15.00 Aug4-12,14-27:1900(IhrISmins)£15.00 Aug11,18:21:30(IhrISmins)£15.00 416789 10 II 12 : 14IS 161718 192021 222324252627
EVENTS
THEt§§iS*TIMES HAVEYOURCAKEANDEATIT withTheTimesFringemassive2for 1 ticketoffer! Checkoutallshowslistedwitha2for 1 symbol.* Bookticketsin personattheFringeBoxOffice,overthephoneon0131 2260000oronlineat www.edfringe.com
For all your Fringe tickets, call 0131 226 0000
'...AndtheWorldWentBaroque!'
DesignshopUK
DesignShopUK,116Causewayside• 01316677078'GridRef:H6
Anexclusiveshowcaseofeclecticproductswhereclassical elementshavebeenencompassedintocontemporary design;feastyoureyesonthesimplifiedimageryof modern-daycultureenlivenedwiththeadditionofbaroque embellishments.
Jul31-SepI(notMon):10:00-18:00 (Sun12:00-16:00) Free Worldpremiere
Annual MidlothianExhibition
CommunityArtists
DalkeithArtsCentre,WhiteHartStreet,Dalkeith• 01316636986•GridRef:G6
MidlothianCommunityArtistsareagainholdingtheirannual exhibitionfeaturingavarietyofpaintings,invariedmediums. SponsoredbyMidlothianCouncil. Aug7-16(notSun):10:00-16:00 (Sat10:00-13:00)
ArtistsfortheCaley
RoyalCaledonianSchoolsTrust
HanoverFineArts,22aDundasStreet• 0131 5562181•GridRef:C4
Itishopedthatbetween50and80BritishArtistswill submitworkstobesoldona50/50basisinaidoftheRoyal CaledonianSchoolsTrust.Invitationshavegonetomany prominentScottishartists.
Jul29-SepI(notMon): 11:00-17:30 (Sat10:30-17:00)
Free Europeanpremiere
ArtoftheScottishParliament
KarlWagoner
DanderhallLibrary,laCampview,Danderhall* 01316639293•GridRef:H6
ColourfulpaintingsoftheScottishParliamentbuilding.Wagener capturesthecontroversialaward-winningarchiteaureandlocal surroundingsthroughtheyear.Oneofthefirstlocalartiststo undertakeastudyofthischallengingbuilding.
Jul16-Aug31(notSat,Sun):10:00-19:30(Wed 10:00- 13:00)(Fri 10:00-17:00)Free Worldpremiere
ArtonthePicketLine
KarlWagener
CafeArtista,94-96MarchmontCrescent• 01314476477*606Ref:H4
thisexhibitionshowcasessomeofWagener’smanypaintings ofstrikeaction.Includesaselectionfromover200paintings oftheminers'strikeof1984-1985,alongsidepicturesofP+O julDoverandTimexDundeestrikeaction.
AugI-jul31:09:00-18:00 (Sun1-31:09:00-20:30 09:00-18:00)Free Worldpremiere
ArtontheWater
OceanTerminal
OceanTerminalShoppingCentre,98OceanDrive, Leith•01315558888•GridRef:LEITH
localLeith,Scottishandinternationalartists,whichwillbe appreciatedbyall.FabulousviewsacrosstheForthwith visitingcruiseandtallshipsprovideastunningbackdrop. Aug5-27: 10:00-00:00(Sun11:00-00:00)
BankofScotlandtotalART:Andy Warhol
NationalGalleriesofScotland
NationalGalleryComplex,TheMound• 08701181859•GridRef:D4
Thisisthemust-seeshowfor2007.See200majorworks ofthePopArticonupclose-highlightsincludeportraits ofJackieKennedyandElvisPresleyplustheinfamous'Brillo
Aug4-SepI:10:00-18:00 (Thurs10:00-19:00) £8.00(£6.00) BZa
ABestiaryofAuthors
MadeleineShepherd
TransrealFiction,7Cowgatehead•GridRef:E4
FromAldisstoBanks(andbeyond!)MadeleineShepherdhas collectedinformalportraitsofsciencefictionandfantasy authorsovermanyyears.SFshopTransrealFictioncelebrates itstenthanniversarywithanexhibitionselectedfromthese photographs. Jul30-SepI: 11:00-18:00(Sun12:00-17:00) Free Worldpremiere
BeyondAppearances
CityAnCentre
CityArtCentre,2MarketStreet• 01315293993•GridRef:D5
ExamininghowScottisharthasreattedandcontributedto internationalmodernismandexploringtherelationshipbetween Scottishpaintingandmovementssuchasexpressionism, symbolism,abstractionandconceptualartIncludingworkby WilliamMcTaggart,WilliamJohnstoneandCallumInnes. Jul29-SepI: 10:00-17:00 (Sun12:00-17:00) Free Worldpremiere
BottleArt
KarlWagener
CafeArtista,94-96MarchmontCrescent• 01314476477•GridRef:H4
Anamazingexhibitionofartpaintedontheinsideofbottles usingangledbrushes.KarlWagenerhasbeenpaintinginside bottlesbyhandsince1965andhashadnumerousexhibitions andtelevisionappearances.
Jull-Jul31:09:00-18:00
Aug1-31:09:00-20:30(Sun09:00-18:00) Free Worldpremiere
BrokenThreads
FawnsReid<&RosyNaylor
Fabhatrix,13Cowgatehead,Grassmarket• 0131 Edinburgh2259222•GridRef:E4
Milliners,FawnsReidandRosyNaylorexplore tatteredtextiles,tartansandotherrecycledmaterialsinsome subversionsonclassicalheadforms.Traditionalshapes,created fromcast-offmaterials,blunted,broken,turnedintobonnets beyondrecognition.
Aug5-SepI: 12:00-18:00 Free
TheCarpetPeople
PersianRugVillage
Worldpremiere
PersianRugVillage,34MorningsideRoad• 01314667071-GridRef:H2
Asellingexhibitionfromnomadictovillagecarpetsand fromfinestsilkrugstoportraitrugs.FromKilimstoolsto handmadeartifacts. Thisisthebestplacetomeetmypeople. Aug6-SepI: 10:00-17:00(Sun12:00-16:00)
Free
Clay2007
TheAdamPottery
Worldpremiere
TheAdamPottery,76HendersonRow• 01315573978•GridRef:B3
SellingExhibitionbythesevenresidentmakers. Contemporary,innovativeandtraditional.Handbuilt,figurative andwheelthrown.Worksinearthenware,porcelainand stoneware.Thisvibrantshowreflectsthemarvellously adaptablequalitiesofclay.
Visitorswelcometolookroundourworkshops. Aug6-SepI(notSun):11:00-18:00Free
CLUBcollective
CEOClub
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket 08702410136•GridRef:E4
InteractiveexhibitionofworkbyCEOClubmembersfrom theEastBorderRegionofIrelandincludingphotography, visualarts,film,music,design&poetry.
Visitorsareencouragedtoview,listenandtouchtheworks whicharepresentedonCD-ROMs.
Aug16: 09:00-19:00 Free
EXHIBITIONS
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
DavidBatchelor:Unplugged
TalbotRiceGallery,UniversityofEdinburgh,Old College,SouthBridge•01316502210•GridRef:E5
Bestknownforlightinstallationsandhisworkoncolour theory,DavidBatchelorshowsanewsite-specificinstallation madeforthegallery'svastatriumspace,alongsideaselection ofprintsanddrawingsthatinformhisideas. Jul28-Sep4: 10:00-17:00(Sun14:00-17:00)Sep7-29:10:00-17:00(notSun,Mon)
Free Worldpremiere
Dazzle-50ContemporaryJewellers
TraverseTheatre,CambridgeStreet,offLothianRoad 01312281404•GridRef:E3
Sellingexhibition.3,000for-salepieces.25thyear.Major designersfromallovertheworldfollowinganotherhuge successatLondon'sNationalTheatre.Inspectacularatrium space,byleadingrestaurantandcafebar. www.zone-d.com
Aug3-27: 10:00-00:00
DiscoverIslam Exhibition
EdinburghCentralMosque,50Potterrow• 01316671777-GridRef:F5
Experiencethesights,soundsandtastesonofferamongthe city'svibrantMuslimcommunity.Adynamicexhibition,guided Mosquetours,engagingpresentations,freerefreshmentsand literature,andallyourquestionsanswered.
Fulleventsprogramme:www.lslamFestival.com Aug1-31:12:00-18:00(Fri14:00-18:00)
Free
Dogon
GalerieMirages,46aRaeburnPlace• 01313152603•GridRef:B2
Dogon-aScottishfirst.Superbsellingexhibitionofunique DogonbronzefiguresfromMali,WestAfrica.Alsotextiles andmasks.
ApercentageofsalesgotoJoliba,aBritishcharitythatworks exclusivelyinMali. Jul26-Sep16: 10:00-18:00
Free Europeanpremiere
Edinburgh-anartist'sview scotlandart.com,2StStephenPlace* 01312256257•GridRef:C2
Uppergallery-asoloexhibitionofnewpaintingsbyJamie Primrose:AtmosphericVistasofEdinburgh.InLowergallery affordablepaintingsofEdinburghbyKarenCairnsandRonnie Russell.Galleryopen7days.
Aug2: 18:00-20:30,Aug3-SepI:10:30-17:30(Satopen10:00) (Sun12:00-17:00)Free
Edward Beale-alyricalevocationof whatitfeelsliketobeinanunspoiled Scottishwilderness
ScottishArtPromotion,EdinburghShowroom, CaledonianHilton,PrincesStreet*01312294085* GridRef:E2
ArtistsincludePeterHowson,AdrianWizniewski,AlbertIrvin, HowardHodgkin,ScottCampbell,BridgetRileyandmore... ExhibitionsponsoredbyPentagonofGrowth. Aug6-28: 10:00-20:00Free
Fabulous'First'atOceanJewellery
OceanJewellery,32LadyLawsonStreet•GridRef:F3
Thisyear'sfestivalseesOceandisplayinganexclusiveselling collectionofoutstandingcontemporaryjewellerybyleading UKandInternationaldesigners.
Jul30-SepI:10:00-18:00 (Sun12:00-17:00)
FestivalArt@TheBMA
BritishMedicalAssociationinScotland,14Queen Street•0131 2473000•GridRef:C4
Astunningcollectionofcontemporarysculpture,glasswork andpaintingsonexhibitionatthemagnificentpremisesofThe BMAinScotland.IncollaborationwithTheStrathearnGallery fromCrieff,www.strathearn-gallery.com Aug4-25(not10,Sun,Mon):12:00-18:00 Aug22:14:30-18:00 Free
Form'sDuthchas:Landand Legacy
NationalMuseumofScotland,ChambersStreet• 01312474422-GridRef:E5
ExperienceHighlandsandIslandsculturallifeandcreativity, pastandpresent,inthistouringexhibitionfromNational MuseumsScotland,theNationalGalleriesofScotlandandthe NationalLibraryofScotland. Partof'Highland2007’. Jul29-Sep25: 10:00-17:00 Free
Fortyyearsagotoday-Autumn 1967
HeartGallery,6WaterlooPlace• 07973988471•GridRef:D5
TheSummerofLovewasover:Vietnam,socialunrest,artistic fervour;radicalideasincultureandpoliticsarosefromthe mostvibrantdecadeofthe20thCentury. Exhibitingthoseexperimentsinartandsociety. Aug3-SepI: 14:00-18:00(notTue,Wed.Thurs) Free
FringePosterCompetition
JohnLewis,StJamesCentre* 0131 5569121'GridRef:C5
Anopportunitytoenjoyafantasticdisplayofshort-listed posterdesignsproducedbybuddingartistsfromacross Scotland.FeaturestheiconicwinningentrybyAlexaThomson (13)fromAlbynSchool,Aberdeen. Aug5-27:09:00-18:00(Sun10:00-18:00) (Thurscloses20:00,Satcloses18:30) Free
Hand,HeartandSoul
CityArtCentre,2MarketStreet• 0131 5293993•GridRef:D5
ThefirstmajorexhibitiontoexaminetheArtsandCrafts MovementinScotland.From1880to1939,designers includingCharlesRennieMackintoshandPhoebeTraquair rebelledagainstmachine-madeproduction,seekingtorestore beautytoeverydayexperience. Jul29-Sep1:10:00-17:00Free (Sun12:00-17:00£5.00(£3.50))Worldpremiere•QEU
RoyalBotanicGardenEdinburgh,EastGate,7a InverleithRow•01315527171«GridRef:A2 Stunning,soul-searchingimagesinspiredbyDylan'sepicsong, reflectingmankind'simpactonourplanetDisplayedasagiant outdoorbannerintheoasisoftheBotanicGarden.What'll youdonow?'Unmissable! AccompanyingbookHardRainavailable. Aug8-SepI: 10:00-19:00 Free
EXHIBITIONS
HandknitCashmere-DesignStudio Exhibition&Sale
HillaryRohdeCashmereWorkshopandDesign Studio,22MorayPlace•01312253948•GridRef:C2 Exhibition-andsaleofhandknittedScottishcashmerefrom EdinburghdesignerStephanieLaird.Auniqueopportunity topurchasebeautifullycraftedtraditionalandcontemporary knitweardirectfromthedesignworkshop. Aug6-31(notSat,Sun):10:00-16:00 Free Hard Rain-TheExhibition
International Photography
EdinburghPhotographicSociety
TheEdinburghPhotographicExhibitionCentre,68 GreatKingStreet•01314496209•GridRef:C3
145thannualexhibitionofover200printsbyphotographers worldwide.
UnderFIAPpatronage.
Aug5-Sep2:10:00-20:00 (Sun13:00-17:00) £3.00(£2.00)
Internus FrancesRichardson
CornExchangeGallery,ConstitutionStreet,Leith• 0131S617300•GridRef:LEITH
Award-winning,young,UKartist,FrancesRichardson,presents acompositionofemotionallychargedsculpturalworks thatrepresentavisionofwhatliesbeneaththesurfaceof contemporaryconsumeristculture.
Aug17-Oct4:11:00-16:30 (notSun,Mon)
Free
ClarkIrving
ClarkIrving
LucieFentonGallery,20aRaeburnPlace* 0131 3323999•GridRef:B2
Newworkfromrenownedanimatorandartist,ClarkIrving. Excitingandvibrantpaintingscelebratingthecityscapeof Scotland'scapital.
Aug5-26: 10:00-17:30
JewelleryofTheWorld
GalerieMirages
Europeanpremiere
GalerieMirages,46aRaeburnPlace• 01313152603‘GridRef:B2
21stFestivalexhibition-astunningsellingexhibitionof TamashekjewelleryfromtheSahara,Polishdesignersilver andamber,tribalsilverfromIndia,uniqueinhousedesigns includingtradebeadandantiqueglass. wvvw.galeriemirages.co.uk Jul26-Sep16: 10:00-18:00
Free Europeanpremiere
John Kingsley-MythandSubstance
JohnKingsley
TheEnglish-SpeakingUnion,23AthollCrescent• 0131 2260000-GridRef:E2
Soloexhibitionofsemi-abstractpaintingsbyGlasgowartist JohnKingsley.InfluencedbythelandscapeandCelticoriginsof Argyll,theseworks,ingoingbeyonddeliberaterepresentation, findavisualcorrelativeforsubjectiveexperience. Aug11-21(notSun): 10:00-18:00
Free Worldpremiere
For all your Fringe call 0131 226
Leith GeorgianRulesGolf Antiques
GeorgianAntiques,10PattisonStreet,Leith• 01315537286•GridRef:LEITH
LeithRulesGolfExhibitionislessthan50yardsfromthe originalLeithLinks,afantasticcollectionofover300golfing itemsfromaround1800to1930,whichwasthemost excitingperiodforgolfdevelopment. Manyitemsareforsale.
Jul30-SepI(notSun):08:30-17:30(Sat10:00-14:00) Free
LloydsTSBPrivateBanking-Scottish ArtsExhibition
LloydsTSBPrivateBanking
LloydsTSBScotland,120GeorgeStreet• 01312254555•GridRef:D3
Afantasticopportunitytoviewandpurchasepaintingsby Scottishartists.Astunningartcollectionbybothestablished andemergingartists.
Aug5-25(not12,19): 10:00-16:00 (Sat10:00-13:00)
MadeinScotland
GeorgianAntiques
GeorgianAntiques,10PattisonStreet,Leith• 01315537286•GridRef:LEITH
Afantasticopportunitytoviewandpurchasefineantiques whichhavebeen'MadeinScotland'.Theexhibitioncovers antiquesfromasearlyas1790throughtheRegencyand VictorianperiodsrightuptoScottishfurnitureoftheearly 20thcentury.
Jul30-SepI(notSun):08:30-17:30(Sat10:00-14:00)
Free
MAGAZINE07
EdinburghSculptureWorkshop,25Hawthornvale• 0131551 4490'GridRef:A6
AmultimediacontemporaryartseventatEdinburghSculpture Workshop,withimpressivesite-specificwork,performance art,sculptureandarchitecturalinterventionsthroughoutthe Newhavenarea.Audiencescanalsoexperienceamusicand soundinstallationbyFOUND.Image:JessicaLloyd-Jones Aug5-26(notMon,Tue,Wed):I1:00-17:00
Free
MyFavouritePlace
RIASGallery,15RutlandSquare• 01312297545•GridRef:E2
ArchitectureisateameffortInMyFavouritePlacearchitects, theirclients,membersoftheconstructionteamandbuildingusersofallagesrevealtheirfavouriteplacesinScotland. Avisitor'svoteinvitesyoutonominateyourfavourites. Jul30-SepI(notSun): 09:00-17:00
Free
John MurrayArchiveExhibition
NLS
NationalLibraryofScotland,GeorgeIVBridge• 01316233845•GridRef:E5
JohnMurray'sfirmpublishedthosewhoshapedthemodern worldthroughtheirworksofliterature,science,exploration andpolitics.Interactwithsomeofthepublisher'smost influentialfigures,includingLordByron,CharlesDarwinand DavidLivingstone.
FromJul27: 10:00-17:00Mon-Sat(closes20:00duringFringe)Sun14:00-17:00 Free
LandscapePhotography
JamesHomer
TheGladstoneGallery,Gladstone'sLand,477b ALawnmarket•GridRef:E4
observingsellingexhibition.JamesHomerworkswithinlandscapes waterwayshowtheyadapttoman'sinfluences.Tracks,andlandmanagementprovidevisualreferences. Thiscontinuingstruggleisthebasisforsomeofhisbest work.Oneweekonly.
Aug20: 17:00-21:00
Aug21-26: 10:00-19:00
Worldpremiere
TheNakedPortrait
ScottishNationalPortraitGallery,IQueenStreet• 08701181859-GridRef:C4
Thisisaboldandinnovativeexhibitionwhichsetsoutto explorethegenreofnakedportraits.Thewiderangeof artistsintheshowincludeLucianFreud,DianeArbus,Gilbert &George,andTraceyEmin.
Jul29-Aug3: 10:00-17:00 Aug4-SepI: 10:00-18:00(Thurs10:00-19:00) £6.00(£4.00) HT-II
NewScottish Furniture2007 i : um< - -
ENLCA,67NorthumberlandStreet• 07763856046•GridRef:C3
Anallnewexcitingexhibitionofexquisitelyhandcrafted furniturefromScotland'smosttalenteddesigner/makers. Comealongandadmire...evenbuyoneofthesebeautiful works...orcommissionyourveryowndreampiece! Aug8-SepI: 11:00-19:00 £2.00
EXHIBITIONS
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
PenicuikArtsFestival
Various-SeeWebsiteforDetails•GridRef:H2
PenicuikTurnerPrizeExhibitionandworkbytomoka
NagatsukainPenicuikArtscentre,ArtsTrailcontinuesinTow Hall,PenicuikPotteryandnearbyartists’studios.Also,music, danceandcraftdemonstrations. SupportedbyMidlothianCouncil. www.penicuikarts.org/eventsandwww.penicuikCDT.org Aug25-Sep9:timesvary Free
The Peoplein Majesty
RoseMurray
CoyabaJamaicanRestaurant,113BucdeuchStreet• 01316629111•GridRef:G6
Asellingexhibitionofuniquedocumentaryphotographsby RoseMurraydepictingthepeopleofMajestyGardens,apoor neighbourhoodofKingston,Jamaica,intheearly1970s.Plus classicJamaicancuisineinCoyabaRestaurantfrom5pmdaily! Aug6-26: 17:00-18:00 (Sat,Sun 14:00-18:00) Free
PhoebeAnnaTraquairMuralsatthe MansfieldTraquairCentre
MansfieldTraquairCentre,15MansfieldPlace• 01315563882•GridRef:B5
OftenreferredtoasEdinburgh's'SistineChapel',comeand seethebrilliantlycolouredandgilded,biblicallythemed,Arts &Craftsmurals-nowcompletelyrestoredtotheirformer glory.Scintillatingandspectacular! Aug5-27(notSat): I1:00-13:00(closedAug10) Free
PhoebeAnnaTraquairSongSchool Murals
StMary'sCathedral
StMary'sCathedral,PalmerstonPlace• 01312260000-GridRef:El
Painted1888-1892Traquair'sacclaimedmurals,restoredin 1998,illustratethecanticle'Benediciteomniaopera'.Showing Pre-Raphaeliteinfluence,theyareamovingexpressionoffaith. ToursmeetatPalmerstonPlaceentranceoftheCathedral. wvvw.cathedral.net Aug1-31(notSun):11:00(45mins)l2:00(45mins)Free
Picasso:FiredWith Passion
NationalMuseumofScotland,ChambersStreet• 01312474422•GridRef:E5
Discovertheman,theartist,theicon.Between1947and 1961,PicassoworkedatVallaurisandCannes-seeceramics, metalwork,jewellery,paintingsandlithographyfromthis significantperiod,aswellaspersonalobjectsandphotographs. Jul6-Oct28: 10:00-17:00£6.00(£5.00)(£3.00C)
Picassoon Paper
DeanGallery,73BelfordRoad• 08701181859•GridRef:DI
Auniqueexhibitiondisplayingawiderangeoftheartist's drawings,illustratedbooksandprintswhichshowPicassoto havebeenahighlyoriginalprintmakerandofferaglimpseinto howthemindofthisgeniusworked.
Jul29-Aug3: 10:00-17:00
Aug4-SepI: 10:00-18:00 £6.00(£4.00)
ProjectIndia
TheSouthsideGallery,58RatcliffeTerrace, Causewayside•0131 2260000•GridRef:H6
KiTH
IndianandScottishartists.Exhibitionorganisedtoraisefunds tocreateaprintmakingstudioinChennai.WorkbyJohn Bellany.AlanDavie,Viswamandotherartists.Thankyouto everyonefortheirsupportforthisexcitingproject. Aug4-25(notSun):09:00-17:30
Free
Worldpremiere
TheProtectTheHuman Exhibition
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,AssemblyRooms,54 GeorgeStreet•01316233030•GridRef:D4
Partphotographicexhibition,partvirtualdemonstration. AmnestyInternationalpresentsauniquecollectionofsome ofitsmostfamoussupportersstandingupforhumanity. Seewww.amnesty.org.uk/scotlandformoreinformationon Amnesty'sfestivalevents. Aug2-27: 11:00-01:00
Free
Richard Long:Walkingand Marking
ScottishNationalGalleryofModernArt,75Belford Road•08701181859•GridRef:Dl
Thismajornewexhibitionbyinternationallyrenownedartist RichardLongishisfirstlarge-scaleshowintheUKinover15 years,featuringanumberofnewworkscreatedespeciallyfor thisexhibition.
Jul29-Aug3: 10:00-17:00 Aug4-SepI: 10:00-18:00 £6.00(£4.00)
Scotland'sBestDesign Exhibition
Assembly@AssemblyHall,MoundPlace• 01316233030•GridRef:E4
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Animaginativeexhibitionfeaturingworkselectedfrom eca'sstudents'submissionstotheBelhavenBestDesign Competition.ComeandexperienceScotland'sbestdesigns forfreeattheAssemblyRoomsandAssemblyHall. Aug2-27: 10:00-22:00
Free
TheScottishSale
Worldpremiere
BonhamsAuctioneers&Valuers,65GeorgeStreet• 01312252266•GridRef:D4
Bonhamsannualflagshipauaionisopentothepublic. ExamplesofalltypesofScottishartandantiqueswillbeor viewbeforebeingsoldbetween22-24August. Aug14-21: 10:00-16:00(Sat,Sun12:00-16:00) Auction:Aug22-24:11:00-16:00
SlaveBritain
StGiles’Cathedral,HighStreet,RoyalMile• 0131 2260673•GridRef:E5
thisyearmarksthe200thanniversaryoftheabolitionofthe slavetrade.Yetthisarrestingexhibitionofphotographyand personalstoriesfromPanosandAmnestyInternationalshows thatslaveryisstillthrivingundergroundinBritaintoday. Aug10-SepI: 09:00-19:00(Sat09:00-17:00,Sun 13:00-17:00) Free
Somanycan'tbewrong
DanishCulturalInstitutedDouneTerrace• 01312257189•GridRef:C2
LiseNorholmcommandsahighlyrespectedplaceinthe Danishartscene.Sheisusingthematerialsgouache,tape andlabelsonpapertocreateasimplifiedformrepresenting everyday,humorousandrecognisableelements. Aug6-31(notSat,Sun):09:00-17:00
Free
Europeanpremiere
StentonGallery:TenthAnniversaryArt
StentonGallery, Stenton,EastLothian•01368850256•GridRef:D6
NotinEdinburghthisyear!-it'sallhappeninginStenton,East Lothian.A45-minutedrivedowntheAIbringsyoutoour unspoiledcountryvillage-auniquefoilforcontemporary artworkfromaroundScodand. www.stentongallery.com AugI-SepI: 10:00-17:00 Free
EXHIBITIONS
SI.AVI: BRITAIN
For
SteveUllathorne-photographsand illustrations
GildedBalloonProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare• 01316681633•GridRef:F5
Imagesbyaward-winningphotographerandillustratorofover 200Fringeposterswhosephotographsappearinpublications fromTheIndependentandSundayTimesviaTimeOutandHello. IncludingillustratedpoemswittenbyJohnDowie. Aug1-27: 10:00-04:00
Free
TaketheChair
Inhouse,28HoweStreet• 0131 2252888•GridRef:C3
TheChair1840-2007fromfhonettoStarck.Classics thespiritoftheiragewereneverjustforsittingon.30 exhibitsfrom1840tofiveofthebestlaunchedMilan2007. Inhouse25thFestivalDesignExhibition. Aug4-SepI(not5,12):09:30-18:00 (Sun12:00-17:00)
Free
TeaandTigers:StoriesofScotlandand SouthAsia NLS
NationalLibraryofScotland,GeorgeIVBridge• 01316233845•GridRef:E5
Scottishsoldiers,doctors,missionaries,traders,politiciansand travellersallmadetheirmarkonIndia.Comealongandhear theirstories.
Jun30-Sep30: 10:00-17:00(closes20:00duringFringe)(Sun14:00-17:00)
Free
TestofTime:70YearsofSaltire
HousingAwards
KathleenMunro
SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlace orLadyLawsonStreet(offWestPort/Grassmarket)• 08702410136*GridRef:F4
Theexhibitionreviewsthechangingcharacterofhousingin Scotlandoverthepastsevendecadesandincludes;archive images,interviewswithresidentsofaward-winningschemes andcontextualmaterialonhousingpolicy. Aug4-22: 10:00-18:00 Free UKpremiere TextilesoftheSouthernSilkRoute TheNomadsTent
TheNomadsTent, 21StLeonard'sLane*01316621612•GridRef:F6
Thissellingexhibition,whichincludesapublishedprivate collection,looksatafabulousarrayofembroideries,chapans, chyrpys,dressfronts,sleeveandtrousercuffs,dowrypieces andhatsfromAfghanistan,ChitralandSwat
Aug2-SepI: 10:00-17:00(Sun12:00-16:00)
Free Europeanpremiere
25YearsofControversy
FestivalofSpiritualityandPeace
StJohn's,CornerofPrincesStreetandLothianRoad 01312297565•GridRef:E3
For25years,StJohn'shasbeenknownas'thechurchwith themurals',commentingontopicalissuesoftheday,often controversially.Ourretrospectivegathersthebestofthese Seewww.festivalofspirituality.org.ukformore. Aug5-26:08:00-18:00
TwoVoices-BotanyBehindtheScenes
InverleithHouse
InverleithHouse-RoyalBotanicGarden,Arboretum Place/lnverleithRow•01312482983•GridRef:A3
PhotographsbyRositaMcKenzie,whoisblind,andtactile imagesbyLaraLatchamrevealingthestoryofbotanical researchatthegardeninanexhibitionaccessibletoall, includingthosewithvisualimpairments.
Jul28-Oct14: 10:00-17:30
Viewfromtheinside
CityArtCentre
CityArtCentre,2MarketStreet• 0131
Exploring5293993•GridRef:D5
theworldofinteriorsasportrayedinScottish art,frompublicspacestopersonalworkingandliving environments.DrawnfromtheCityArtCentre'scollection, includingworksbyCadell,GilliesandEardleyamongothers.
Jul29-SepI: 10:00-17:00(Sun12:00-17:00)
Free
Worldpremiere
WeavingWords:TheArtofAnnaSKing NationalMuseumsScotland
NationalMuseumofScotland,ChambersStreet• 01312474422•GridRef:E5
thisinternationallyrenowned,innovativemakerweaves delicatemagicusingamultitudeofmaterials.Herwoven tapestry,basketweavingandpapermakingcombinethe creationofdiminutivejewelsofnaturalperfectionwith enchantingstorytelling.
Jun15-Oct28: 10:00-17:00 Free
WestEndCraftand Design Fair
3DI2DCraftandDesignFairs
StJohn's,CornerofPrincesStreetandLothianRoad 01312297565-GridRef:E3
absolutemustifyoulikebuyingcontemporaryworkfromthe makers,artistsanddesigners.OneoftheFestival'sliveliest daytimevenues. www.3d2d.co.uk
Aug4-26(notSun5): 11:00-18:00 Free
WhereseeingisNOTbelieving!
CameraObscuraandWorldofIllusions
CameraObscuraandWorldofIllusions,Castlehill, RoyalMile•01312263709•GridRef:E4
Spyonpassers-byinthestreet-pickthemupinyour hand.Amazingopticalillusions,megahands-onfun.Stunning holograms,fabulousrooftopviews,coolMorphingMachine! JulNewfor2007:seeTheFishtank-it'ssplashtastic! (Last29-SepI:09:30-19:30 £7.50presentation18:30) (£6.00)(£5.00C)
William Eggleston-Portraits 1974 InverleithHouse
InverleithHouse-RoyalBotanicGarden,Arboretum Place/lnverleithRow•0131 2482983•GridRef:A3
Extraordinarynewprintsbythe'FatherofColour Photography'depicitnglifeinMemphis,Tennessee,shown bytheartistforthefirsttime,innaturallight,in'themost beautifulartvenueoftheFestival'.
Jul28-Oct14: 10:00-17:30
Free
UKpremiere
Worldpremiere
William Kentridge Prints- Publishedby David EdinburghKrut,NewYork Printmakers
EdinburghPrintmakers,23UnionStreet• 0131 5572479•GridRef:C5
AsoloexhibitionofprintsbygloballyacclaimedartistWilliam Kentridge,createdoverthelast37years,theworksinthis exhibitionhavenotbeenshowninScotlandbefore.
Jul21-Sep8: 10:00-18:00(notSun,Mon)
Free
ZimbabweSculpture
Assembly
UKpremiere
Assembly@StGeorge'sWest,58ShandwickPlace• 01316233030•GridRef:E2
VhukutiwaGalleryreturnsforits5thexhibitionofsmall scalesculpture,presentingahauntingrangeofwork,allwith aremarkabletactilequailityevokingaworldpartnatural, partspirit-orientated,fromsomeofthefinestsculptorsin theworld.
Aug2-26(notMon): 10:00-20:00
EXHIBITIONS
all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000
Josie if.comedyLongBest Newcomer2006 Mark Watson if.comedy Panel Prize 2006 www.ifcomedy.com INTELLIGENT FINANCE adifferentwayoflookingatmortgages ifcomedy the intelligent finance comedy awards V; THE UNOFFICIAL OSCARS OF COMEDY Where's the smart money going this year? on Saturday 25th August at midnight PHIL NICHOL, JOSIE LONG and MARK WATSON will hand overthe comedy baton to the 2007 winners ofthe if.comedy awards, the most prestigious awards in comedy PAST WINNERS 1981CAMBRIDGE FOOTLIGHTS 1982WRITERSINC. 1983LOSTRIOS RINGBARKUS 1984THEBRASSBAND 1985THEATREDE COMPLICITE 1986BENKEATON 1987BROWNBLUES (ARNOLDBROWNAND JUNGR&PARKER) 1988JEREMYHARDY 1989SIMONFANSHAWE 1990SEANHUGHES 1991 FRANKSKINNER 1992STEVECOOGAN INCHARACTERWITH JOHNTHOMSON 1993LEEEVANS 1994LAN08(WOODLEY 1995JENNYECLAIR 1996DYLANMORAN 1997THELEAGUEOF GENTLEMEN 1998TOMMYTIERNAN 1999ALMURRAY 2000RICHHALLIS OTISLEECRENSHAW 2001GARTH MARENGHI'S NETHERHEAD 2002DANIELKITSON 2003DEMETRIMARTIN 2004JACKSON'SWAY 2005LAURASOLON 2006PHILNICHOL
AARON ROSS:DAYLIGHT
Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge«08452262721•GridRef:ES
ALEXYELLOWLEESHOTCLUBQUARTET
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405•GridReftFI
Vancouver'ssinger/songwriterknownasthe'ButterflyMan'performssongsfromhis debutalbum.AaronRossisaCanadiancavalier,travellingtheworldinashameless pursuitoflife'spleasures,playingmusictoseduceandsimmerthesoul. Aug6-1117:45(50mins)£5.00(£4.00)
Worldpremiere•EE3J
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ABERDEENACAPPELLA
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet•01312253847•GridRef:D4
Alivelypresentationofwomen'sbarbershopsingingspanningmanymusicalstyles includingsongsfromtheshows,popularmusic,gospelandScottishmusicperformed bytheaward-winning90-strongAberdeenChorusofSweetAdelines. wvvw.aberdeenchorus.co.uk Aug18,25:16:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00)
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ABSOLUTELYCHOPIN 2
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet*01312253847•GridReftD4
AdrianSimsreturnswithasecondprogrammeofChopingems,includingthe'2nd Scherzo,'the'2ndBallade'andtheFsharpminor'Polonaise.'
Aug20:12:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00)
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ACOUSTIC EDINBURGH FESTIVAL
Medina&Negotiants,45-47LothianStreet•01312256313•GridReftF5
Thebestlivemusic...unplugged.EveryTuesday,fivespectacularsetsfromacrossthe musicalspectrum,includingheadlinesfromourcritically-acclaimedfeaturedartists: Gecko3(7th),PaulineTaylor(I4th),tbc(21st).DJSiprovideslounginggrooves.See www.acousticedinburgh.comforfulllistings.
Aug7,14,21:21:00(3hrs)£7.00(£6.00) 2930311234567 89 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031i
ADAM BULLEY&MALCOLM MACFARLANE
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405•GridReftFI
Thismulti-instrumentalduoperformanarrayofsoundsfromearlyguitarmusic throughsoundscapes,Bums,Scottishmusic,acousticAmericanaandoriginals.These virtuosicreateanexperienceevengreaterthanthesumsofitsparts.
Aug12-15:2l:30(lhr)£I200(£I0.00)
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AIRYDELIGHTS
CanongateKirk,Canongate,RoyalMile*0131 2260000•GridReftD6
'OneofthehighlightsoftheFringe-amustsee'ThreeWeeks.SCWEarepresenting RichardStrauss'sumptuous'SonatinaNo.I,'FrankMartin'sjazzywindconcertoand DariusMilhaud’sfunkyimpressionoftheworld'sinception. Aug14-16:17:00(Ihr30mins)£9.00(£5.00) UKpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303ii
JANAKKERMAN
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405•GridReftFI
Arareopportunitytoseeoneoftheworld'sgreatestguitaristsup-closeand solo!Ex-Focusfrontman,Akkerman,willbeplayinganacousticsettakenfromhis extensiveandeclecticrepertoireoforiginalcompositionsandjazzstandards. Aug21:2IO0(IhrISmins)£I5.00(£I200) 29303M23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
ALASDAIRFRASERAND NATALIEHAAS
AlasdairFraser
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405•GridReftFI
Fraser,recognisedthroughouttheworldasoneofthefinestfiddleplayersScotland haseverproduced,inconcertwiththewonderfulyoungAmericancellistHaas. Dazzlingteamworkanddriving,dancingrhythms.ArareEdinburghappearance. Aug18:2IOO(lhrISmins)£1200(£10.00)
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'Yellowleesislittleshortofmasterful!'Scotsman.'Brilliant,don'tmissthem!'Edinburgh JazzFestival.'Outstandingmusicianship'IvneaFestival,Italy.ThinkGrappelli.Think Yellowlees!Scotland'sjazzfiddlerpsychiatristandvirtuosiwillswingyouintogood health!
Aug10:21£10(1hrISmins)£10.00(£8.00) 29303112345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930311'
AMANDAPALMER
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens*01316678940•GridReftF5
TheDresdenDollsvocalist/songwriter/pianistbringsherintimatepunk-cabaretshow toEdinburghafterfinishinganoriginalmusicalwiththeAmericanRepertoryTheatrein Boston.F’almerisalsorecordingasoloalbumwithBenFoldstobereleasedin2008. Aug9-12,15-18:20fl0(lhrIQmins)£1100(£10.00)
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AMBASSADORSOFSWING
Assembly@StGeorge'sWest,58ShandwickPlace•01316233030«GridReftE2
Isaacsisnoordinarycrooner.Withavoicetodiefor,hisvelvetytonesandhighkickinghighjinxwillblowyouaway.Backedbytheworld-classDaveConnollyBig Bandthisisswingasyou'veneverexperienced. Aug13-17:1700(SOmins)£14,00(£1200)
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ANNUALMOZARTCONCERTANDELGARENIGMA VARIATIONS
GreyfriarsKirk,GreyfriarsPlace,CandlemakerRow•01312260000ForCadenza Choirpleasecall01314412015•GridReftE5
EPOinviteyoutoenjoyaneveningofMozartandElgarwiththem.Programme includes'MarriageofFigaro'overture,ClarinetconcertoandElgar'Enigma'variations. ConductedbyRobertDick. Aug19:I9:30(2hrs)£10,00(£6.00)(£3.00C) 293031 2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22232425 262728293031I
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SOWETO GOSPEL APRICAN SPIRITANEWSHOWFROMONEOFTHEWORLD’S BESTLOVEDCHOIRS ‘Movingand Inspirational’ 2-26 AUGUST assembly £ HUUUOI ©ASSEMBLYHALL 12PM (US013116233030S"VOlCOm WORLD PREMIERE! seepage 156forshowinformation
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
ARIRANG-LIFEAND DEATH
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet•01312253847• GridRef:D4
Anexplorationofthenotionsoflifeanddeaththroughthetraditionalmusicand danceofKorea.Representationofhumanitythroughonenation'shistoryand tradition. Aug12:I5fl0(lhr30mins)£7.00(£5.00) 29303M2345 67B9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425 262728293031
ANAUDIENCEWITH DANAGILLESPIE
dubWEST®ThreeSisters,ThreeSisters,139Cowgate•07720285550• GridReftE5
Award-winningBritishBluesDivawithaward-winningAustrianpianistJoachimPalden. BluesandBoogiewoogielikeyou'veneverheard.Withoverfortyalbumsreleased, DanaistrulyoneofourNationalTreasures.PureBluesGold. Aug19-25:2IOO(lhr)£I0.00(£9.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728293031
ANAUDIENCEWITHJOHN OTWAY
dubWEST®ThreeSisters,ThreeSisters,139Cowgate•07720285550•GridReftE5
TheTwoHitWonderreturnstoEdinburgh.'He'llnevermakearecordasgoodashis liveshows,buttheworldisabetterplaceforhim.Anationaltreasure'QMagazine. Theultimatecult 129Aug12-18:2100(1hr)£10.00(£9.00) 3031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
BACHANDHANDELONTHE FRINGE
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet*01312253847•GridReftD4
GloriousmusicincludingHandel's'ZadokthePriest',Bach'scantata'JauchzetGott' andthewonderfulBachdoubleviolinconcertoallperformedbyoneofEdinburgh's leadingchurchchoirswithmusiciansfromScottishOpera.
Aug25:12:30(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00)
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BACHAND PURCELL:CHAMBERWORKS
StMark’sartSpace,7CastleTerrace•01312281155•GridReftE3
EdinburghSymphonyBaroquepresentanearlyeveningprogrammeofsmallscale BaroqueMusic,includingworksbyBachandPurcell.'HearBaroqueMusicplayedand sungwiththelightsilverycrispness...itdemands,''unmissable'Edinburghguide.com 2005.
Aug11:I7:30(45mins)£6.00(£4.00) 29X31 2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
BACH FORBREAKFAST
RoyalOver-SeasLeague,OverseasHouse,100PrincesStreet*01312260000• GridReftD3
EighthyearofROSLARTS'sell-outseries:musiciansincludingcellistBrianO'Kane andpianistDanieldeBorahperformworksbyBachandothercomposers.Different artistsandprogrammeseachconcertTea/coffeeandpastriesafterwardsincluded. www.roslarts.co.uk
Aug13,15,17,20,22,24:09:30(lhr)£l0.00(£8.00)
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dubWEST®ThreeSisters,ThreeSisters,139Cowgate•07720285550• GridReftE5
AsurrealtripthroughDavidBowie'sglamrocklandscapesbytheBritish/Viennese entertainerBarbaraSpitz,accompaniedbyaninternationalsetofmusicians.Theshow celebrateditssoldoutpremiereinViennain2006.Unmissable! Aug12-18:15:00(Ihr)£8.50(£6.50) Europeanpremiere 29X31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728»x3i
BANG ON!-THEJOYOFJUNK
SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)•08702410136•GridReftF4
Well-lovedstreetperformersBangOn!createcaptivatingrhythmsusinganything fromplasticbagsandwateringcanstoahugejunkdrumkit,combiningmusicwith amazingtechniqueandshowmanship.Funforallages,www.bangon.net PreviewAug2:I4.00(50mins)£5.00(£4.00)(£14.00F) Aug3-6,8-12,14-19,21-27:14:00(SOmins)£7.00(£6.00)(£20.00F) Worldpremiere•EEU 29X3112345678910 II 12131415 161718192021222324252627
BARBJUNGRSINGSBOB DYLAN
Assembly@TheQueen'sHall,ClerkStreet•01316682019or01316233030• GridReftG6
'PossiblythebestinterpreterofDylan'ssongs'BillyBragg.'OfallthetakesonDylan, noneismoreessential’NewYorkSun.'Effortlesslyvirtuosic'****Guardian.'Jungr's voiceistrulyathingofwonder'Express. Aug20:19:30(Ihr30mins)£15.00(£13.00) 29X31 12345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 3 2223242526272829x311
BEATING OFTHERUSSIAN HEART
BEETHOVEN DIABELLIVARIATIONS
MUSIC
ANAUDIENCEWITHZIGGYSTARDUSTSSISTER
SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)•08702410136•GridReftF4 Comediscoverthebright,fascinatingworldoftraditionalRussianFolkmusicand dance.Withbeautifulcostumesandtraditionalinstrumentswebringyouareal Russianholidayatmosphere.Youcanalsojoininthefun!www.folk-show.ru Aug2-12,21-26: 1805(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Worldpremiere 29XS';i34S6789 10 II 12 131415161718192021 2223 2425262728BX311 SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket•08702410136*GridRef:E4 Aug14-19:I2:l5(lhr)£8.00(£7.00) 8X31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728»x311
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet*01312253847•GridRef:D4 GeoffreyDancerdevoteshissecondrecitalsolelytoBeethoven'slastmightywork forthepiano. Aug17:12:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) 8x31 2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627288X31I
BEETHOVEN FORBREAKFAST
ROSLARTS
RoyalOverseasLeague,OverseasHouse,100PrincesStreet*01312260000• GridRef:D3
Beethovenandhiscontemporariesperformedbyaward-winningmusiciansincluding: pianistsMartinCousinandAlasdairBeatson,cellistJohnMyerscoughandthe AntipodesQuartetDifferentprogrammesandartistsforeachconcertTea/coffee andpastriesafterwardsincluded.www.roslarts.co.uk
Aug14,16,21,23:09:30(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 B 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728293031
BELLYOFADRUNKEN PIANO
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,AssemblyRooms,54GeorgeStreet*01316233030• GridRef:D4
Afterasell-outrunofninemonthsinManhattan'sSoloPlayhouse,StewartD'Arrietta presentshisacclaimedcabaretcelebratingthemusicofTomWaits.'Rock-solid emotion’NewYorkTimes,'Electrifying'Variety. PreviewAug2-3:23:59(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-22:23:59(Ihr)£12.00(£11.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:23:59(Ihr)£13.00(£12,00)
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THE BESTOFT-BREAK
TheLiquidRoom,9cVictoriaStreet•08701690100•GridRef:E4
AshowcaseofsomeofthebestnewunsignedScottishbands.Nowinits7thyearas partoftheFringe,thisisalwaysapopularnight Aug18:19:00(3hrs)£5.00 UKpremiere 293031 2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303i
BIANCA
dubWEST@ThreeSisters,ThreeSisters,139Cowgate•07720285550•GridRef:E5
Biancasingslikeanangel-signedtoWarnerreleasingtwoalbums-singlesinclude 'SoFine','Business',and'Heaven'whichwontheMiamiWinterDanceAward.Toured withJoolsHolland,GaryBarlow,ThankYoufortheMusic-she'sthebusiness. Aug5-11:21:00(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)
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BIG BANDSWING
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet*01312253847•GridRef:D4
Theexciting11-pieceRedHotSwingreturntotheFringewiththeirenthusiasticmix ofclassicBigBandSwingandlaidbackvocals.Ifswing'syourthing-thisisonenotto miss!www.redhotswing.co.uk Aug24:I9:30(2hrs)£10.00(£8.00) 29a31 23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24 25262728293031
THEBLACKSEEDS
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens•01316678940•GridRef:F5
Playingauniqueblendofreggae,funkanddub,thisbandhavebeenwowingaudiences acrosstheglobewiththeirupbeatliveperformances.Withgoldanddouble-platinum sellingalbumstheyareoneofNewZealand'sfinestbands!
Aug6-8:23:45(lhr30mins)£I0.00(£8.0Q)
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BLAZIN'FIDDLES
Assembly@TheQueen'sHall,ClerkStreet•013166820l9orOI3l6233030* GridRef:G6
Theaward-winninggroupfromtheHighlandsandIslandsofScotlandreturnsto QueensHall.Fiddlesandbowsblazeawaywithguitarandpianoforoneofthemost excitingensemblesevertotaketothestage. Aug18-19:20:30(Ihr30mins)£15.00(£1100)
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BLAZIN' FIDDLES
BruntonTheatre,LadywellWay,Musselburgh"01316652240•GridRef:F6
Scodand'saward-winninggroupdrawsthedistinctflavouroffiddlemusicfromtheir regionoftheHighlandsandIslands.Fromsolotoensemblesetstheyreturntothe BruntonTheatretoraisetheroofwiththeirfieryblend. Aug20-21:I9.30(lhr50mins)£13.00(£10.50)
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BLINDGURLANDTHECRIPS
TheatreWorkshop,34HamiltonPlace»01312265425•GridReftB2
SallyClayandGustavDroolfromthelastfreakshow,'Heelz'and'Held'incabaretA musicalmelangeofbeautifultunes,pithysongs,divineballadsanddownrightbadtast 'Exquisitesinging...Potent...Thoughtprovoking'Stage. Aug9-15,17-18:21-00(SOmins)£8.00(£5.00) Woridpremiere! 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 lb 17 18 192021 222324252627...
BLUESBROTHERS BANNED
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
TheBluesarebackintown.Rhythm,soulandskaslipbacktoScotlandaftertheir 2006sell-outseason.Featuringatrunkfullofstolensurprisesandsoulfulshenanigans, thisistheultimatepartytoendyournight!www.bluesbrothersbanned.co.uk Aug13,20,27:23:55(IhrISmins)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug14-17,21-24:23:55(IhrISmins)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug18-19,25-26:23:55(IhrISmins)£9.50(£8.50)
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BLUESBROTHERSDO ITIN EDINBURGH
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Getupoutofyourseatspeople,let'sseeyougroovin'tothebeatsofthisawesome band.Throwyourhandsupinairandshout,'costonighttheBluesBrothersarein 1 town!www.chimeric.info
AugI-3:23:50(IhrISmins)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug4-10:23:50(IhrISmins)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug11:23:50(IhrISmins)£9.50(£8.50) I 45 6 78 9 10 II '2 13 14 15J6 17 18 192021 22232425262738
B MINORMASS-JSBACH
CanongateKirk,Canongate,RoyalMile*01312260000•GridRef:D6
Performedwithgutstrings,naturalbrass,avivaciouschorusandastellarlineupof internationalsoloists,thispromisestobeanunmissableevening.Letyourspiritsoar withthisgloriousmusic. Aug8-9:19:30(2hrs)£12.00(£9,00) Woridpremiere: -5 678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223 24252627282930
MUSIC
For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000
SpiegeltentInternationalPresents 1* ITheSpiegeltent,TheBoscoTheater,barsunderthestars&sensationalsideshowattractions J [ikiimlMm||||i||)M CiimilleMfeii’/ej TJie V/ilfecv ‘SkMe CJujjvfffike ]&!)';/ilieov/M liiejMfMKlMll Cuy Aliik&mhMil#!bMms (Mj] Metj IwuMejji (MesifjjM OrefeiniDelM CamsThingsPeopleDoToFallInLoveMTheMagicNumber Tam&theTrueBelieverst:?Harper1?Shooglenifty TheWhitet?Flame&Furyt?PaprikaBalkanicus LoveboatBigBandHotelCalifornia ’Kpmm seepage262forshowinformation
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
BRAHMSATTEATIME
ROSLARTS
RoyalOver-SeasLeague,OverseasHouse,100PrincesStreet•01312260000• GridRef:D3
BrahmsandotherRomanticcomposersperformedbyaward-winningmusicians including:TimothyOrpen,clarinet,cellistsBrianO'KaneandJohnMyerscough, pianistsAlasdairBeatsonandSimonLepper.Differentprogrammesandartistseach concertTea/coffeeandshortbreadafterwardsincluded,www.roslarts.co.uk Aug14,16,21,23:16:00(Ihr)£10,00(£8.00)
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BRAND NEW
TheLiquidRoom,9cVictoriaStreet•08701690100•GridRef:E4
FromManhattan,intelligentEmo/PopPunk.Album'TheDevilandGodareRaging InsideMe',bighitwithKerrangandNME. Aug22:I9fl0(3hrs)£15.00
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BRECHIN,WILKINSON,MARTIN
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace•01313461405•GridRef:FI
OriginalandtraditionalsongsandtunesfromEdinburgh'sownaccordionace,Sandy Brechinandthe'newyoungvoiceoftheBorders'-singer/guitaristEwanWilkinson, plusguestappearancefromSkye'stopfiddler,RonanMartin. www.brechin-all-records.com Aug22:21OO(IhrISmins)£8.00(£6.00) »3031 123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 232425262728293031
BRITISH PIANOMUSIC
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet•01312253847•GridRef:D4 WorksbyBritten,Walton,andBaxperformedbyup-and-comingyoungarrangerand pianist,lainFarrington,wvvw.iainferrington.com/ Aug18:14:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
BURACH
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405•GridReftFI Frontedbythewildboxman,SandyBrechin,thekingsof'HeavyFolk'presentanonstop75minutesofgroovin'tunesetsandfantasticsongs.FeaturingGavinMarwick (fiddle),DavidTaylor(guitar/vocals),ChrisAgnew(bass/vocals)andAlanBrown (drums). Aug23:2lfX)(lhrISmins)£8.00(£6.00) 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728293031
BURNSFORA'THAT
DiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket•01312258961•GridRef:E4 Foot-tappinginstrumental/vocalScottishfolkmusiconaccordion,cittern,guitar,cello, voices.Idealshowforfamilies.Scotland'sfinestmusicians-fromLinn'Complete Burns'CDs.'Greatvoices,greatsongs,tastefularrangements-whocouldaskfor more?'FolkRoots.
Aug6-11:17:30(IhrIOmins)£7,00(£6.00) FEU1 293031123456 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
BUXTEHUDEAND FRIENDS
StAndrew’s&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet•01312253847•GridRef:D4
SparklingOrganLunchtimeRecitalsat12.30inStAndrew'sandStGeorge'sChurch. MichaelandBrigitteHarris,OrganDuets(8.8.)KevipBowyer,InternationalRecitalist (15.8.)Klaus-DieterHolzberger.Ahrweiler,Germany(22.8.)
BUXTEHUDECOMPLETE ORGANWORKS
CanongateKirk,Canongate,RoyalMile•01312260000•GridRef:D6
InthetercentenaryofBuxtehude'sdeath,DavidHamiltonperformsthecomposer's completeorganworksontheCanongateKirk'srenownedFrobeniusorgan.Special offeravailableatthedooronly-allsixrecitalsfor£25. Aug13,15,17,20,22,24: 12:00(IhrISmins)£5.00 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 5, 22 232425262728293031
CADENZAATTHE FRINGE
GreyfriarsKirk,GreyfriarsPlace,CandlemakerRow*01312260000ForCadenza Choirpleasecall01314412015•GridRef:E5
Poulenc:'Gloria';Rutter:'Magnificat';Mendelssohn:'SechsSpruche.'CadenzaChoir, MusicalDirectorJennySumerling,withEdinburghPhilharmonic.KateValentine (soprano).Threewonderfulmusicalmasterpiecesperformedinahistoricsettingby oneofEdinburgh'sforemostchoirs.
Aug18:2000(2hrs)£15.00(£1200)(£2.00C) 29303!I23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
CALEDON
BruntonTheatre,LadywellWay,Musselburgh•01316652240’GridRef:F6
Scotland'stenorsarebackwiththeirallnewlive'n'kickin'show.Thepowerfultenor voicesbringyouahighlyentertainingeveningofgreatScottishandpopularmusic. Scotland's'threedivinevoices'EdinburghEveningNews. Aug16:I9:30(2hrs)£13.00(£10.50)
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CALEDONIAN FOLK&BLUESATTHEGUILDFORD
GuildfordArms,IWestRegisterStreet(offEastEndPrincesStreet)• 013155643I2*GridRef:D5
BestandlongestrunningfreeFringemusicevent;hostedbytwogreatlocalbands andguests.No'betterwaytoenjoyCaledonianAle.www.guildfordarms.com Aug16-25:2000(4hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed) 293031123456789 10II 1213 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 2425262728293031i
CAMERATARITMATA
BruntonTheatre,LadywellWay,Musselburgh•01316652240•GridReftF6 Aunique,virtuosicandvariedprogrammecoveringclassical,jazz,Latinand guitarstyles.MusiciansincludeguitaristSimonThacker,theScottishNationalJazz Orchestra'sBrazilianbassistMarioCaribeandFrenchlegendClaudeBolling.'The effectisdazzling'Scotsman.
Aug24:I9:30(lhr45mins)£13.00(£10,50) 2930311234567.89 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24 25262728293031
MUSIC
Aug8,15,22:12:30(Ihr)£5.00 22303112345678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 232425262728293031
DFCONCERTSANDTENNENT'SLAGERPRESENT RAZORUGHT +specialguests EDI TORS EDINBURGH MEADOWBANK STADIUM SUNDAY 26th AUGUST 24HOURTICKETHOTLINE087D1690100 TICKETSONSALENOW TICKETSINPERSON:GLASGOW-TICKETSSCOTLAND;EDINBURGH-RIPPING, SCOTLAND;DUNDEE-GROUCHOS;ABERDEEN-ABERDEENBOXOFFICE ANDALLTICKETMASTERTICKETCENTRES. ByarrangementwltliTHEAGENCYGROUP 133
CAMILLE-LAFILLE DU CIRQUE
Camille
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens*01316678940•GridReftF5
'AcrossbetweenSallyBowles,PattiSmithandPJHarvey...destinedtobeamajor star'Scotsmon.ThisIrishchanteusesingsBrel,Waits,Caveandmore!'Raunchy, dangerouslyfragile,arealstar!'EdinburghNews***** Aug10-13,16-20,22-27:2l:45(lhr25mins)£I3.00(£I1.00) 29303ii23t5678910 II 12 13 141516 17 18 1920212223 242J2627
ACAPPELLAALLSORTS
midge
CanongateKirk,Canongate,RoyalMile•0131 2260000•GridRef:D6
Fringeregularsbackwithavariedprogrammeof16thcenturyreligiousmusicand madrigalsincludingTallis''LamentationsofJeremiah'andworksbyMonteverdi, Janequin,GibbonsandTomkinsinafabulousvenue. Aug25:17:00(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00)(FreeTicketedC) 293031 123456789 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 262728293031
CLIVECARROLL NEMProductions
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,StBrides,10OrwellTerrace•01313461405• GridRef:FI
Cliveistobeparticularlyadmiredforhisexcellenceinawiderangeofmusical styles.Areal'all-rounder',he'sperformedaspartofclassicalguitarensembleswhile involvedwithjazz,blues,rock,bluegrassandtraditionalIrishmusic. , Aug21: 19:15(Ihr Smins)£1200(£10.00) 29303M2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829x31
MARTIN CARTHY
AlanBearmanMusic
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405• GridRef:FI
MartinCarthyisoneofthefinestsingersandinterpretersofthetraditionalmusicof theBritishIslesandahighlyinfluentialandmuch-imitatedguitarist.Hecontinuesto beoneoffolkmusic'sgreatinnovators.
Aug18-19:17:45(Ihr)£1100(£10.00)
CARUSANDTHETRUE BELIEVERS
CamsandtheTrueBelievers
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens•01316678940•GridRef:F5
OneofAustralia'smostgiftedsinger/songwritersandstorytellerswithhisband,The TrueBelievers.Theycanwinoveranycrowdwiththeirhighimpact,highenergy performances.Amixtureofrock,reggae,countryandfolk.
Aug20:203)0(Ihr Omins)£10.00(£8.00) 29X3M2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2223242526272829x31
ROBERTOCASSANI
RobertoCassani ]
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405* GridRef:FI
ThelastofthewanderingtroubadourssingswithabizarreScottish-ltalianaccent • RobertoCassaniain'tanordinaryfolksinger:hisstoriesarecontemporaryandfunny Hisdeliveryisunforgettable.ArefreshingnewtalentChickaboom! www.robertocassani.com
Aug24-26:21:30(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00) 29x31123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24 25 26 272829x31
CATHEDRALCHOIRCONCERTS <
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StMary'sCathedral,PalmerstonPlace»01312260000-GridReftEI j
ThreegreatrequiemmasssettingssungintheatmosphericsettingoftheCathedral: Faure(14th),Durufle(22nd),Mozart(25th).Mozart'sRequiemformspartofour annualCathedralChoirconcert-abanquetofgreatchoralmusic.www.cathedral.net Aug14,22:20:00(40mins)£6.00(Under16sFree)
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CATHEDRALFESTIVALEUCHARISTS
StMary'sCathedral
StMary'sCathedral,PalmerstonPlace»01312260000<GridRef:El
TheCathedralChoir:'oneofthefinestcathedralchoirsintheUK'SundayTimes. celebratestheFestivalwithawidevarietyofthefinestAnglicanCathedralmusic. Detailsofmusicandworshipatwww.cathedral.net
Aug12,19,26:10:30(Ihr Smins)(FreeNon-ticketed)Aug16,23:17:30(45mins)(FreeNon-ticketed)
OFCONCERTSANDTENNENT'SLAGERPRESENT
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24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
CATHEDRALFESTIVALEVENSONGS
StMary'sCathedral,PalmerstonPlace*01312260000•GridRef:El
ChoralevensongssungbytheCathedralChoir,Scodand'sonlychoralfoundation, withdailyservices.Sunday19thisbroadcastliveonBBCRadio3;doorscloseat 3.45pm.Detailsofmusicandmoreatwww.cathedral.net Aug12,26:15:30(SOmins)(FreeNon-ticketed)
Aug13-15,17,20-22,24: 17:30(40mins)(FreeNon-ticketed)Aug19:16:00(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) x-i::O6789 10 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 222324252627:82«s3i
CATHEDRALLATE-NIGHTCHORALCONCERT
StMary'sCathedral,PalmerstonPlace 01312260000•GridReftEI
EdinburghCamerata:theacclaimedyoungchamberchoirreturnstosingelectrifying Scottishchoralworks.DirectedbyWillDaweswithSimonNieminskionorgan. KennethLeighton-'Jubilate,''Crucifixus';JamesMacMillan-'Magnificat,''TeDeum'; Scottishpremieres.Unmissable! f Aug16:22-30(Ihr)£5.00 2930ii 123-t5 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627ag3031
CATHEDRALLUNCHTIMECONCERTS
StMary'sCathedral,PalmerstonPlace»01312260000•GridRef:EI
AformerTimesCritic'sChoice;awholemonthoffreeconcerts-dailyexcluding Sunday.Withleadingperformersfromsomeoftheworld'stopConservatoiresand Universities.Fulldetailsatwww.cathedral.net AugI-4,6-11,13-18,20-25,27-31:13:10(45mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) 12145678910II 213 1415161718192021 22232425262728293031
CATHEDRALORGANANNIVERSARIES
StMary'sCathedral,PalmerstonPlace•01312260000»GridRef:EI
Celebratingthreegreatcomposers'anniversaries,withvideoprojectionofthe performers.6thJeanLanglais-RuaraidhSutherland(StMary's,Warwick).8thDiderik Buxtehude-DuncanFerguson(StMary'sCathedral).10thEdwardElgar-Simon Nieminski(StMary'sCathedral),www.cathedral.net Aug6,8,10:2000(SOmins)(FreeNon-ticketed) 293031 2345 6 78 9 10 I! 12 13 14 15 16 7 18 19 202 2223 2325 262728293031
CATHEDRALORGAN PROMENADES
StMary'sCathedral,PalmerstonPlace•01312260000•GridRef:EI
Freepost-evensongextravaganzas!Onthemagnificent1879FatherWillisorgan, withvideoprojection!August5thDuncanFerguson(StMary'sCathedral),August 12thSimonNieminski(StMary'sCathedral),August19thTheGoughDuo(violin& organ),www.cathedral.net Aug5,12:16:30(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Aug19:17:00(1hr)(FreeNon-ticketed) 293031 2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22232425 2627
CATHEDRALSTEINWAYINAUGURALRECITAL
x StMary'sCathedral,PalmerstonPlace«01312260000•GridRef:EI
Internationally-acclaimedpianist,DavidWilde,inconcertontheCathedral'snew Steinwaygrand.Liszt'BminorSonata,'Brahms:'HandelVariations,'GabrielJackson: newcommission(premiere).'Superbperformer,magnificentmusician'Nadia Boulanger,www.cathedral.net Aug18:I9:30(lhr30mins)£12.00(£8.00)
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CATHEDRALSTEINWAYYOUNG PERFORMERS
EtMary'sCathedral
StMary'sCathedral,PalmerstonPlace*01312260000•GridRef:EI Asneakpreviewofthestarsofthefuture!Sixofthemosttalentedyoungstersfrom localschoolsperformontheCathedral'snewSteinwaygrandpiano,www.cathedral.net Aug20:I9:30(lhr30mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) 29»3112345 6789 10 IM2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2! 22232425262728293031
CELEBRATETHE MUSICOFTHESCOTTISHHARP
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet•01312253847•GridRef:D4
divineconcoctionoftraditionandboldimagination-sensual,throatyfiddlelinesharpisdeliciouslyangularandhaughty-unimpeachable'IrishTimes.
CELEBRATETHE MUSICOFTHESCOTTISH HARP
StAndrew's&StGeorge’sChurch,13GeorgeStreet*01312253847•GridRef:D4
WendyStewartonclarsachandGaryWestonsmallpipesandwhistlesdeliver aprogrammeofbeautifulairs,livelydances,ScotsandGaelicsongbothfromthe traditionandinspiredbyit Aug15:I9:30(2hrs)£10.00(£8.00) 293031 2345 67 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22232425262728293031
CELEBRATETHEMUSICOFTHESCOTTISH HARP
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet*01312253847•GridRef:D4 InthisyearofHighlandCulture,youareinvitedtojoinclarsachensembleNa ClarsaireanandLothianGaelicChoirinaneveningoftraditionalharpandsong,fine pipingandgreatfiddlemusic. Aug17:I9:30(2hrs)£10.00(£8.00) 293031 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930311
CELEBRATETHE MUSICOFTHESCOTTISH HARPIN HISTORIC ROSSLYN CHAPEL
RosslynChapel,Roslin,Midlothian‘01314452022•GridRef:H6
JimDuos,RosemaryMcKerchar/lainInglis-harp,voice,recordersandIsobelMieras/ traditionalFerguson-fiddle,harpandvoice,blendScottishcourtsongsandballadswith strathspeys,jigsandreels.Aug12:I9:30(2hrs)£10.00(£8.00) 293031 2345 6789 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 262728293031
CELEBRATETHE MUSICOFTHESCOTTISH HARP IN HISTORIC ROSSLYNCHAPEL
RosslynChapel,Roslin,Midlothian*01314452022*GridRef:H6
ThreegenerationsofScottishharpers,IsobelMieras,AilieRobertsonandChloe Youngpresentawide-rangingprogrammeofmainlyScottishandIrishtraditional musicandsong-withafewsurprises!
Aug19:I9:30(2hrs)£10.00(£8.00) g3031 123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22232425 262728293031
CENTOTRECABARET
Centotre,103GeorgeStreet•01312260000•GridRef:D3
CentotreCabaret,featuringBirdland.EnjoydeliciousfoodwhileourliveJazzCabaret ensureSundayeveningsgowithaswingatCentotre!Expectsomefantasticvocal harmoniesfromthefemaletrio,performingwithaswingingpianoandbassaccompaniment Aug5,12,19,26:17:30(2hrs)£35.00 Aug5,12,19,26:20:30(2hrs)£35.00 Europeanpremiere 45 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223242526 2728293031
CHAMBERCANTATAS
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet«01312253847•GridReftD4 TomLatham(countertenor)andfriendsperformaselectionofbaroquechamber cantatasforsolovoiceincludingworksbyTelemannandVivaldi. Aug10:12:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00)
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CHAMPAGNEWITH KATHLEEN FERRIER
understairs@RoyalScotsClub,TheRoyalScotsClub,30AbercrombyPlace• 01315256152•GridRef:C4
WhatsuperlativescanonefindtouseaboutMissFerrierthathavenotalreadybeen overdone?'Scotsman.'Ferrierexcelled...'Scotsman.'FerriermustbetheLiedersinger oftheAge...'DailyMail.ReliveFerrier'sGloryDays. www.champagnewithkathleenferrier.co.uk Aug19-27:11:05(IhrISmins)£9.00(£7.00) Woridpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728293031
CHINESETRADITIONALMUSIC
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet•01312253847•GridRef:D4
EnjoythebeautyofmelodyandpulseofdancemusicwithSunZhuo(Zheng),Kimho Ip(YangQin),YanmeiWu(Zheng/dance),HooiLing(percussion),EddieMcGuire (BambooFlute),withspecialguestQuYun(composer,ZhengMaster). Aug20:19:30(2hrs)£10.00(£5.00) 293031 I2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 22232425262728293031
MUSIC
Superbduo:CatrionaMcKay(clarsach)andChrisStout(Shetlandfiddle/viola):'a
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CHOPINAFTERLUNCH
RoyalOver-SeasLeague,OverseasHouse,100PrincesStreet*01312260000• GridRef:D3
MusicbyChopinandothercomposersperformedbyaward-winningmusicians includingpianistsDanieldeBorahandNicolaEimer.Differentprogrammesand artistsforeachconcert.Tea/coffeeandshortbreadafterwardsincluded. www.roslarts.co.uk
Aug16,21:14:00(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00)
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CHORALCLASSICSBYCANDLELIGHT
StAndrewCamerata
OldSaintPaul'sChurch,JeffreyStreet•GridRef:D5
Experienceyourfavouritechoralmasterpiecesinthecompanyofthissell-outgroup (Fringe2006).Featuringmusicby,amongstothers,Bruckner,Byrd,ElgarandMozart intheinspiringandintimatesettingofOldSaintPaul'sChurch.
Aug10:22-00(IhrISmins)£10.00(69.00) 293031 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 26272829303ii
CHRISTOPHEFELLAY
SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)•08702410136 GridReftF4
PercussionistChristopheFellayisheretosendyouintoorbit!ArhythmicHercules, thisone-manwreckingcrewisleavingaudiencesreelingaroundtheworld. Experiencetheunexpectedthroughanavalancheofsound;rhythmicimpulses,vocals, elearonicsandimagery.
PreviewAug2:21:30(Ihr)£5.00
CONCERTSATSTMICHAELS
StMichaelandAllSaintsChurch
StMichaelandAllSaintsChurch,BroughamStreet•01312260000•GridRef:F3
Outstandingmusicinapeacefulsetting.Haydn'MissaCellensis'(IIthAugust). 'Buxtehude-ACelebration'(12thAugust).Corelli,Bach,Prokofiev(19thAugust).Violin andorgan.Handel(26thAugust).Guitarandflute.Entrytoallconcertsbydonation. Aug11: 19:30(Ihr)(FreeNon-tickeced)
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CONSONANCEDACAMERA
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet•0131 2253847•GridReftD4
Inspiredbysummerevenings,theyoungSchubertwrotehisfamous'Trout'Quintet forfriendsin 1819.In2007friendsfromtheNationalYouthOrchestrarecapturethelivelyspiritofthismasterpieceandotherworks.www.consonance.org.uk Aug18:I9:30(2hrs)£10.00(£8,00) 293031 123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 222324252627282930311
CONSONANCE FANTASIA
StAndrew's&StGeorge’sChurch,13GeorgeStreet•01312253847•GridReftD4
Seeandhearvividstoriesoftherogue'TillEulenspiegel'andWilde'sSelfishGiant' broughttolifethroughstunningmusicandvisualsfromNationalYouthOrchestra musiciansinperformancerivallingDisney'sFantasia!Entertainmentforallthefamily. www.consonance.org.uk Aug17:16:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) Worldpremiere 29303112345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425 2627282930311
Aug3-26:21:30(1hr)£7.50(£6.50)
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CLASSICALGUITARANDWORLD MUSIC-NEIL WILSON
StMark'sartSpace,7CastleTerrace»01312281155*GridReftE3
LeadingclassicalguitaristNeilWilsonplayspopularclassicsandworldmusic. Dynamic,passionateandtechnicallybrilliantdescribehisperformance.Bach.Tarrega, RodrigoAlberiz,Piazzolaandmore.Aguitarperformancenottobemissed! Aug4,22,25:20QQ(lhr45mins)£9.00(£7.00)
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CLASSICALGUITARRECITAL
StCuthbert'sParishChurch,EntrancesfromLothianRoadandPrincesStreet• 01312260000•GridRef:E3
SpaniardsinLondon,ScotsinVienna,GreeksinEdinburgh!Cephalonianclassical guitaristSpyrosDendrinospresentsasetcharacterisedbythethemesoffringes, frontiersandforeigners.AnticipateOrcadianairs,Ioniandances,andavoyageacross Europe. Aug10,25:20:00(Ihr30mins)£7.00(£5.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 26272829303i
COMEFLY!COMEDREAM!
StCuthbert'sParishChurch,EntrancesfromLothianRoadandPrincesStreet• 01312260000-GridRef:E3
TheDaejeonCivicYouthChoirwithheavenlyvoicesandvariedrepertoire,Korea offeringtheirangelicvoicesfullofhopesanddreams.DeokkyuKim-artisticdirector andconductor.
DAVIDSNEDDON&CHRISTOWNSEND(ACOUSTIC SESSIONS)
DAVIDSNEDDON+ChrisTownsend(AcousticSessions)
TheJazzBar,IaChambersStreet•01312204298•GridReftE5
WinnerofBBC's'FameAcademy,'DavidisbackwithhisbrilliantindependentWhite Noise'ERInthisintimateacousticshowcasediscoverhisnewmaterialwithsupport fromtalentedupcomingsinger/songwriterChrisTownsend. Aug23-25:19:30(IhrISmins)£5.00(£4.00) Woridpremiere 293031 23456789 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24 25 2627282930311 <
DAVIDVERNON&DICKLEE
Valvona&Crolla,19ElmRow•01315567800•GridReftB6
Accordionandclarinetduoperformaneclecticmixofmusicinawarmlyinformal style.Jewish,French,Balkan,classical,traditional,etc.'Theycombinewonderfully j superbmusicianship'Herald.'Fullofspirit,agreatdoubleact'Scotsman. Aug7;1300(Ihr)£10.00(£8,00) Aug9,15,23,25:18.-00(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00) j 2930311234567 89 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425 26272829303i 1
DEAFSHEPHERD ]
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace•01313461405•GridReftFI
Fromthehell-for-leatherelationoffieryjigsandreels,throughstirring,majestic Highlandpipemarches,tothehauntingeloquenceofslowairsandballads.'Simplythe bestfolkbandScotlandhasproducedinmanyyears'Scotsman.
Aug17-19:I9:l5(lhrISmins)£I200(£I0.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 222324252627282930311
DEAN FRIEDMAN- IN CONCERT
Aug7:19:30(Ihr)£7,00(£5.00)(£3.00Q
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THECONCERTO/CHORALCONCERTWITH
MR.DANIELFALTUS
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPlace•08717500077•GridReftE6
Thecelebrated 16-pieceLosAngelesYouthOrchestraandChoraleperformsan exquisiteninety-minuteprogrammefeaturinginstrumentalandvocalsolosfrom Mozart,Brahms,Dvorakandmore.MusicaldirectionbyLAOperastalwartDaniel Faltus.www.rembiko.com Aug16:I3:20(lhr30mins)£7.50(£4.00) 293031 23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 242526272829303i
NationalMuseumofScotland,ChambersStreet•01312474422•GridReftE5 Experiencethesophisticated,funny,profoundworkoflegendarysinger/songwriter, DeanFriedman,performinghisclassicalhits,'LuckyStars','Lydia','Ariel'and more.'Amazingtalent'TheSun.'SongsmithExtraordinaire!'MusicWeek.'Stunning
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For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000
Musicianship'HotPress. Aug11:2a00(lhr30mins)£14.00(£1200) 29303M2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829»31 JOHNNYDICKINSON AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace•01313461405•GridRef:FI Celticguitarstyle,orout'n'outblues,JohnnyDickinsonleadsthewaywhenit comestobottleneckplaying.Afinesongwriterwithavoicetokillfor,Johnnywillbe performingmaterialfromhiseclectic,andhighlypraisedrecordings. Aug26:19:15(IhrISmins)£12.00(£10,00) 293031 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 26 2728293031
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ValvonaLeeSeptet
Featuring&Crolla,19ElmRow•01315567800•GridReftB6
theclassicsofSwingandDick'scompositionsandarrangements,brilliandy realisedbyastellarlineup.Clarinetsandfluteinthefrontlineandadynamic, drumlessrhythmsection.'...greatflairandfinesse...imaginativeandintriguing'Herald. Aug11,13,22:17:45(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00)
JU31Aug13,17,23:20:00(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00)
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IEAGLESOF DEATH METAL
TheLiquidRoom,9cVictoriaStreet*08701690100•GridReftE4
FormedbyJesseHughesandQueensoftheStoneAge'sJoshHomme.Homme describestheirsoundasacombinationof'bluegrassslideguitarmixedwithstripper drumbeatsandCannedHeatvocals.'Putsimply,theyrock. Aug28:19:00(3hrs)£17.50 UKpremiere 456789 10 M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627as29so
EBONYDUO
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet•01312253847•GridRef:D4 JoinLesley(clarinet)andFiona(piano)toenjoythebestoftheclarinet/piano repertoirefromFrance,England,Germany,SpainandRussia.'Halfanhourisnotlong enoughinthecompanyofsuchtalentedmusicians'DundeeCourier. Aug24:12:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00)
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TheLot,4Grassmarket•01312259922•GridRef:E4 Times.ist-see,skilledsongwritingintheJoniMitchell,SuzanneVegamould'Evening Featuring'Screamingwithpotential'BigIssue.'Haunting,beautifulvoice'****ThreeWeeks. www.kimedgar.comsongswrittenwithChrisDifford,KarinePolwartandEmmaPollock. andwww.myspace.com/kimedgarAug18,24:21:15(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00)
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EDINBURGH RENAISSANCEBAND'SEARLYMUSIC
SHOWdinburghRenaissanceBand
StCecilia'sHall,NiddryStreet,Cowgate»01312260000•GridReftE5 MusicfromthegreatfeastsandfestivalsofRenaissanceEurope-adozenplayers ofperiodbrass,strings,reedsandpercussionwithsingersanddancers.'Colourful, fascinatingtowatch,andmusicallydelightful'EdinburghGuide. .edinburghrenaissanceband.net Aug17-19:19:30(Ihr30mins)£8.00(£5.00) Aug19: 163X1(1hr30mins)£8.00(£5.00)
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EDLIAN PIANOTRIO
EdlianPianoTrio
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet>01312253847»GridReftD4
Lightenupwithyourfavourite'popularclassics'and'classicalpops.'Outstanding arrangementsoftunesyoulove. * 10:16:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) 456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19202! 2223 2425262728293031
EDLIAN PIANOTRIO
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet•01312253847•GridReftD4
MUSIC
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'Real stage presence' THE TIMES 'Evocative Klezmer' EVENING STANDARD
Threeelegantandsparklyladies...alessoninfinesse,fullofvirtuosictouches' ThreeWeeks,Edinburgh2005.ComeandexperiencethemagicalsoundsofFrance andSpaininthemasterlypianotriosofRavelandTurina. ‘ 11:14:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) 1456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728
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EIGHTYQUEEN STREETJAZZFESTIVAL
EightyQueenStreet,80QueenStreet*01312265097•GridReftD3
Edinburgh'ssmartestjazzbarandrestaurant.EightyQueenStreetplayshosttosome ofthebestjazzmusiciansaround.Boastinglocalandinternationaltalentthroughout theFestival,EightyQueenStreetistheplacetobe.www.eighty-queen-street.com Aug1-2,8-9,15-16,22-23,29-30:2IOO(3hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed) Aug3-4,10-11,17-18,24-25,31:22:00(3hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed) Aug4-5,11-12,18-19,25-26: 14:00(3hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed)29303112345678910II 12 131415 161718 192021222324252627X293031
ELGARON PIANO
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet>0131 2253847•GridReftD4 lainFarrington(piano)introducesandperformshisownnewlypublished transcriptionof'FiveImprovisations'andotherpianopiecesbyElgar. www.iainfarrington.com Aug16:16:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00)
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet*0131 2253847•GridReftD4
TocelebrateElgar's 150th,DaphneGodson(violin)andLeonCoates(piano/organ) performanexcitingprogrammeoftheViolinSonata'andotherviolinpieces,Elgar's pianoversionof'EnigmaVariations,'andthe'VesperVoluntaries'fororgan. Aug14: 19:30(2hrs)£10.00(£8,00) 293031 2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223 2425 2627 28»3031
ELGARSONGS
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet»01312253847«GridReftD4
BarbaraBrodie(mezzo-soprano)andMargaretDonaldson(piano)performElgar's 'SeaPictures.'MaureenKelly(alto)joinsthemtoperformalivelymiscellanyofother Elgarsongs. Aug23:16:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) 293031 2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 2425 26272829so31
ESTABLISHMENTJAZZ
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridReftE5
RelaxtosyncopatedsoundsofScotland'sfinestatournightlyprogrammeof contemporaryandclassicjazz.Notjustforthemusicallyminded.Thedestinationfor thoseseekingtounwind-cocktailinhand.Welcometotheother9to5. www.the-establishmentnet Aug1-27:0IO0(3hrs3Qmins)(FreeNon-ticketed) 45678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
THE ESTABLISHMENT:WIRED FORSOUND
Cbaraka.InfirmaryStreet•08452601234»GridReftE5
Edinburgh'sdefinitivelate-nightartscollectivepresentstheverybestintheFestival undergroundmusicscene.Featuringraw,undiscoveredtoptalentfromacross Edinburgh.Welcometotheother9to5.www.the-establishmentnet
Aug1-3,13,20,27:00:15(IhrISmins)£650(£5.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:00:15(IhrISmins)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:00:15(IhrISmins)£8.50(£7.50) HE 45678910II 1213 1415161718192021 222324252627
EVACASSIDY-SONGBIRD
AssemblyUniversalArts,Freemason'sHall•01316233030•GridReftD3
HayleyClare'scriticallyacclaimedtributetakesyouonanintimatejourneythrough EvaCassidy'slifeandmusic.'Songbird'presentsauniqueopportunitytoenjoythe musicofanextraordinarilygiftedartistwhosemusiccontinuestocaptivateaudiences worldwide.
PreviewAug2-4:20:50(lhr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13-16,20-23,27:20:50(Ihr)£11.50(£10.50)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:20:50(Ihr)£I2.50(£I1,50)
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EXILED:GOSPELACCORDINGTO HOLLYWOOD
CharlotteChapel,204RoseStreet•01312254812•GridReftD3
GospelmusicwithamessagefrommajorHollywoodmoviesperformedbythelocal exilerockgospelchoirandbandfromOriginScotland. Aug23-25:4I9:30(lhr30mins)£7.50(£5,50) 56789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 25 262728
FASCINATING RHYTHMS
Achoralextravaganzaoftoe-tappingandromanticfavouritesfromthesongbooksof RodgersandHart,JeromeKern,HoagyCarmichael,HaroldArlen,GeorgeKershwin andothers.Letyourfeetandheartscapturethemood.Onenightonly. Aug6:19:45(IhrISmins)(FreeNon-ticketed) 456 789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223 2425 2627a
FBYO:DARLINGTONANDTHE DALESYOUTH ORCHESTRA
NAYO@CentralHall,WestTollcross•01312292921•GridReftF3 DarlingtonandtheDalesYouthOrchestrawillagainbemakingthetripupto EdinburghtoperformanambitiousprogrammefeaturingHaydn's'Trumpet
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The BEST music on the Fringe! UK I 6-27 August UKULELE ORCHESTR/ OF GREAT BRITAIN THE HOUSE OF THE HOLY AFRO llfeDDI READER KJV] DOUGIE MACLEAN BARB JUNGR SINGS BOB DYUN SALSA CELTIC assembly ®. @THEQUEEN'S HALL 0131 668 2019 www.thequeenshall.net
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Concerto,'Mozart's'SinfoniaConcertante'and'Schubert'sSymphonyNo.3.' Aug14:12:30(Ihr)£5.00(£2.50) 145 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728 FBYO:EDINBURGH SCHOOLSGOSPELCHOIR NAYO@CentralHall,WestTollcross•01312292921•GridReftF3 FirstFringeappearanceofthefresh,newEdinburghSchoolsGospelChoir performinganupliftingmixoforiginalandcontemporarygospelsongsunderthe charismaticdirectionofDavidLevale,PaulWatsonandGarethFuller. Aug31: 19:30(2hrs)£8.00(£4.00) 1456789 10 M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728 VISITWWW.EDFRINGE.COM BookticketsforFringeshowsandget epage 158,164,153,132, 148,131,154forshowinformation al1 fhe atestnews reviewsandgossip 138
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FBYO:EDINBURGH SCHOOLSJAZZORCHESTRA
NAYO@CentralHall,WestTollcross•01312292921«GridRef:F3
Thismulti-awardwinningensemblereturnsonceagaintotheFestivalofBritishYouth Orchestras.ThebandledbyDanHallamwillagainbejoinedbythetrainingband directedbyRobIronside.
SepI:12:30(Ihr)£5.00(£250)
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fFBYO:EDINBURGH SCHOOLSWINDENSEMBLEAND CONCERTBAND
ANAYO@CentralHall,WestTollcross•01312292921•GridRef:F3 welcomereturntotheWindEnsembleandConcertBandwhowillbeperforming amixtureofScottishmusic,spiritualsandshowtunesaswellasSchubert's'Ave Maria.'
iAug23:19:30(2hrs)£8.00(£4.00)
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FBYO:EDINBURGHSECONDARYSCHOOLS ORCHESTRA
NAYO@CentralHall,WestTollcross•01312292921•GridRef:F3
Theever-popularESSObringstheFestivalofBritishYouthOrchestrastoaclose withperformancesofBritten's'OccasionalOverture,'Mahler's'Adagietto,'Murphy's 'FracturedLines'andBorodin's'SymphonyNo.2.'ConductedbyAlasdairMitchell. SepI:19:30(2hrs)£8.00(£4.00)
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FBYO:FIFEYOUTH CONCERTBANDANDTHE KINGDOM FIDDLERS
28thFestivalofBritishYouthOrchestras
NAYO@CentralHall,WestTollcross•01312292921•GridRef:F3
TheConcertBandreturnstoplayaselectionofworksbySparke,Bernsteinand Arnold,whiletheKingdomFiddlersperformmusicfromstageandscreenplus Scottishtraditionaltunes.
Aug23:12:30(Ihr)£5.00(£2.50) 293031 2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223 2425 262728293031
FBYO:FIFEYOUTH ORCHESTRA
28thFestivalofBritishYouthOrchestras NAYO@CentralHall,WestTollcross•01312292921•GridRef:F3
ThisyearFifeYouthOrchestrawillbeperformingShostakovich's'FestivalOverture,' Gliere's'ConcertoforHorn,'aswellaspopularworksbySibelius,Grieg,Brittenand Gershwin.Plus'TheOrchestaSings'! Aug30:19:30(2hrs)£8.00(£4.00) 93031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272822303
FBYO:FIFEYOUTH ORCHESTRAAND PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
!8thFestivalofBritishYouthOrchestras
MAYO@CentralHall,WestTollcross•01312292921•GridRef:F3
TheOrchestraperformavariedprogrammeincludingHolst's'BrookGreenSuite.' "hePercussionEnsemblepresentsanenjoyableperformanceontunedanduntuned percussionwhichpromisestobevisuallyandmusicallystimulating. \ug30:12:30(Ihr)£5.00(£250)
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BYO:JUGENDKAPELLE LINDAU
4AYO@CentralHall,WestTollcross•01312292921-GridRef:F3
jgendkapelleLindauisatraditionalwindorchestrafoundedin 1966.Itformspart >fthemusicschoolinLindau,LakeConstance,Germany.Thebandwillbeplayinga iiverseselectionofmusicincludingStrauss''Tritsh-TratshPolka.' mg25:1230(Ihr)£5.00(£2.50) 3031 12345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 262728293031
FBYO:KATABATICWINDS
GreyfriarsKirk,GreyfriarsPlace,CandlemakerRow*01312260000ForCadenza Choirpleasecall01314412015•GridRef:E5
OneofsixregionalyouthensemblesrunbyTheSageGateshead,theirprogramme willincludemusicbyHolst,VaughanWilliamsandMalcolmArnoldandanew concertoforpercussionandwindorchestra,featuringpercussionistSimoneRebello. Aug12:1600(Ihr)£5.00(£2.50) 293031123456789 10 12 3 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728293031
FBYO:MIDLOTHIANYOUTH ORCHESTRAAND BRASSBAND
NAYO@CentralHall,WestTollcross«01312292921•GridRef:F3
Theorchestra,conductedbyAlasdairMitchell,willbeperformingworksbyHandel, Bach,Mozart,DvorakandStrauss.JohnDicksonwillbeconductingtheBrassBand withsoloistRachelBrownonthetuba.
Aug28:I9:30(2hrs)£8.00(£4.00) 293031123456789 10 M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262718293031
FBYO:MORAYCONCERTBRASS
NAYO@CentralHall,WestTollcross•01312292921•GridRef:F3
MorayConcertBrassmakeawelcomereturntotheFestivalofBritishYouth Orchestras.DirectedbyGlenMunro. Aug18:I9:30(2hrs)£8.00(£4.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
FBYO:NATIONALYOUTHSTRING ORCHESTRAOF SCOTLAND
NAYO@CentralHall,WestTollcross•01312292921•GridRef:F3
TheorchestrawillperformTchaikovsky's'SerenadeforStrings'andRachmaninov’s 'Vocaline'featuringSopranoNadineLivingstone,aswellasmusicbyElgar.Conducted byGarethJohn,founderoftheDevronFestival. Aug11:I9:30(2hrs)£8.00(£4.00) 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18192021 222324252627282930311
MUSIC
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FBYO:NYCOSTRAININGCHOIRANDNATIONAL BOYSCHOIR
28thFestivalofBritishYouthOrchestras
NAYO@CentralHall,WestTollcross•01312292921•GridRef:F3
Thetrainingchoirwillsingclassical,sacredandtraditionalScottishworks.The NationalBoysChoirwillsingavariedprogrammeincludingpiecesbyGoodall,Searle andGormley.
Aug18:12:30(Ihr)£5.00(£2.50)
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FBYO:PERTHYOUTH ORCHESTRA
NAYO@CentralHall,WestTollcross•01312292921•GridRef:F3
PerthYouthOrchestrawillperformawidevarietyofmusicincludingCapuzzi's 'ConcertoforDoubleBass,'Kodaly's'HaryJanosSuite'andCuster's'SalutetoOl' BlueEyes.'ConductedbyAllanYoung.
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FBYO:PERTHYOUTH
ORCHESTRAENSEMBLES
NAYO@CentralHall,WestTollcross•01312292921-GridRef:F3
PYOsmallgroupswillperformavarietyofdifferentstylesofmusic,whichwere performedintheirrecenttriptoKrakovandWroclaw,Poland.Groupswillinclude BrassBand,Strings,WoodwindandBigBand.
Aug29: 12:30(Ihr)£5.00(£2.50)
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FBYO:RSAMDYOUTHWORKSMUSICORCHESTRA
NAYO@CentralHall,WestTollcross•01312292921•GridRef:F3
ThisyearthetalentedyoungmusiciansfromtheRSAMD'sjuniordepartment willperformaselectionofworksincludingHolst's'ThePlanets'andKrommer's 'Concerto'inEFlatfortwoclarinets.ConductedbyTimothyDean.
Aug20:19:30(2hrs)£8.00(£4,00)
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FBYO:STMARY'SMUSICSCHOOLSTRING ENSEMBLE
NAYO@CentralHall,WestTollcross»01312292921«GridRef:F3 Edinburgh-basedStMary'sMusicSchoolisoneoftheUK'sleadingspecialistmusic schoolsdrawingtalentedpupilsfromthroughouttheUKandabroad.Thispromises tobeanexcitingandimpressiveconcert Aug31:12:30(Ihr)£5.00(£250) 29303M23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
FBYO:THE LYDIAN ORCHESTRA
NAYO@CentralHall,WestTollcross»01312292921•GridRef:F3
Intheirsecondconcertoftheday,theLydianOrchestrawillbeperformingRossini's TancrediOverture,'Saint-Saens''CelloConcertoNo.I'withsoloistGemma RosefieldandBeethoven's'SymphonyNo.7.'ConductedbyEthanMerrick. Aug24:19:30(2hrs)£8.00(£4.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24 25262728293031
FBYO:THE LYDIANORCHESTRA
NAYO@CentralHall,WestTollcross•01312292921•GridRef:F3 J
TheLydianOrchestrawillperformaselectionofchambermusicforstringsandwin|| ensembles,chosenbytheplayers.
Aug24: 12:30(Ihr)£5.00(£2.50)
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FBYO:WESTOFSCOTLANDSCHOOLSCONCERT BAND
28thFestivalofBritishYouthOrchestras
NAYO@CentralHall,WestTollcross•01312292921•GridRef:F3
TheconcertbandwillbeplayinganexcitingcollectionofmusicincludingEddie McGuire's'Sirocco'andselectionsfromLeonardBernstein'sWestSideStory.' Aug27:12:30(Ihr)£5.00(£250)
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FBYO:WESTOFSCOTLANDSCHOOLSSYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
NAYO@CentralHall,WestTollcross«01312292921»GridRef:F3
WelcomeregularsattheFestivalofBritishYouthOrchestras,theSymphonyOrchestra returnstoplayachallengingrepertoireincludingBorodin's'SymphonyNo.2'inBMine Aug27: 19:30(2hrs)£8.00(£4.00)
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THE FEMALEOFTHESPECIES
StMark'sartSpace,7CastleTerrace•01312281155*GridRef:E3
Followingthreesell-outFringeseasons,Cameopresentalightheartedlookatwomel inwordsandmusic,includingextractsfromAyckbourn,Betjeman,Bernstein,Coward! Dickens,Mozart,Porter,Saint-Saens,Shakespeare,Sullivan,WildeandVictoriaWood.' Aug23-24:20:00(lhr45mins)£9.00(£7.00) Worldpremiere 293031 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24 25262728293031
FESTIVALFOLKATTHEOAK
TheRoyalOak,InfirmaryStreet,SouthBridge*01315572976•GridRef:E5 Edinburgh'slegendaryfolkpubpresents36nightsofthefinestacousticmusic featuringperformersfromtheScottishandinternationalfolkandtraditionalscenein anintimate,welcomingambience-bookearly!Sell-outsin2005and2006. Jul30-SepI:08:30(2hrs30mins)£5.00 29303111341678910II 12131415161718192021222324252627i8i9303ii
FETTESJAZZFESTIVALFRIDAY 17TH
FettesMarquee,EastFettesAvenue•01312260000•GridRef:AI Latin/JazzFiestadancepartynight-twobandsplusDJ!6-pieceRumbaCaliente'shot LatinRhythms,dynamiteJazzQuintet,LatinDJSimonHodge.250-seatMarquee,bars! food,inwonderfulFettesCollegegrounds(freeparking). Programme:www.fettesthevenue.com Aug17:I9fl0(4hrs45mins)£15.00 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 262728293031
FETTESJAZZFESTIVALSATURDAY 18TH AFTERNOON (
FettesMarquee,EastFettesAvenue•01312260000•GridRef:AI
Greatjazzfromthreeexcellentbands:PaulKirbyTrio,trumpetstarColinSteele's Quintet,8-pieceClassicJazzOrchestra.250-seatmarquee,inscenic,gloriousFettes ' Collegegrounds.Bars,barbecue,all-dayfood,freeparking!
Programme:www.fettesthevenue.com Aug18: 13:00(Shrs30mins)£13.00 Europeanpremiere! 293031 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
FETTESJAZZFESTIVALSATURDAY 18TH EVENING
FettesMarquee,EastFettesAvenue 01312260000 GridRef:AI |
Threegreatacts!Scotland'stoppianostarsBrianKellockTrio,JoeAchesonQuartet, andfromLondon,DeleSosimi's9-pieceAfroBeat/JazzOrchestra.250-seatmarquee j inFettesCollegegrounds-bars,barbecue,foodallday.
FullProgramme:www.fettesthevenue.com Aug18: 19:00(Shrs)£15.00 Europeanpremiere 29303112345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223'2425262728293031
f%l.i vey ! toEdinburgh 1 'Uf Asong, a laugh and a tear: • PerformancefromtheworldwideJewish *' culturaldiaspora;Theatre,Comedy, > Yiddishstories,Music,Poetry,Klezmer, latenightCabaret. See:Stenclmusic,TadBrothers,NewJewishTheatre, JewishCabaret,Klezmerchaos. 1-27 August at C venues f C venues vibrant vivacious variety § boxofficehotline08452601234onlinebookmqwww.CtheFestival.com seepage 147forshowinformation
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Europeanpremiere
Twogreatbands,plusbars,barbecueandfoodallday! 19-pieceNationalYouthJazz OrchestraofScotland,plusoutstandingyoungpianistChrisLyons'dynamitenewtrio. 250-seatmarqueeinFettesCollegegrounds,freeparking. Programme:www.fettesthevenue.com Aug19:I3:30(4hrs30mins)£8.00
Twogreatacts,plusbars,barbecueandfoodallday!Wonderfulvocalist(Perrier Award-winner)NikiKingandherTrio,plusUSBluesguitarlegendKentDuChaine. 250-seatmarqueeinFettesCollegegrounds,freeparking,www.fettesthevenue.com Aug19: 1800(3hrs30mins)£1100 Europeanpremiere
THE FILMS
CabaretVoltaire,36BlairStreet•08701690100•GridReftE5
TheFilmsmakefuzzed-upSouthernFriedPunkpop.InfluencedbyBowie,andTRex withLynchianlysinisterlyrics,theirdebutalbumisself-declaredas'nastydirty,fastand loud,'andoneofthemostexcitingalternativerecentreleases. Aug16:193X3(3hrs)£6.50
UKpremiere
Horn-led,organ-fuelledsouljazz/funkandboogaloofromthisexcellentLondon-based sextetBackbypopulardemandforarunofnightsafterlastyear'sbarn-storming,5Starsell-outshows.
Aug23-25:2300(Ihr30mins)£8.50(£7,00)
TheLot,4Grassmarket•01312259922»GridReftE4 Iso3i123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24 25 262728 FIND MEAPRIMITIVE MAN
Europeanpremiere
Ccentral,CarltonHotel,NorthBridge»08452601234•GridReftD5 icintillatingcocktailofcomedyandcabaretfeaturingamorousspinsterMissTryhard's fatingagency.Well,theysaythosewhocan,do;thosewhocan't,giveverybadtips... -.udicrouslogic,wickedobservations,cheekychansonsd'amour.www.sirensongs.co.uk Aug1-3,13,20,27:20:50(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:20:50(SOmins)£8.50(£750) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:20:50(SOmins)£9.50(£8.50) Worldpremiere•ECU 3303 IU4J678910II
pdMadeira.Allthefavourites-'TheHippopotamus,''Gnu'andthe'Gasman Someth.''Amuddymarvellousrevival'EveningStandard.'Impressive-adelight!'Times.
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FOOFIGHTERS
MeadowbankStadium,139LondonRoad•08701690100•GridRef:C6
FooFighters,withNineInchNailsandpromisingnewcomersSilverSunPickupsbiggesteveroutdoorshowforDaveGrohl'sband.Supportedbyoneofalternative rock'smostinnovativebands,NIN.
THE FunnyFUNNYVALENTINES
Valentines
CityEdinburgh,IaMarketStreet•01312269560•GridRef:PS
Aug21: 16:00(Shrs30mins)£35.00
UKpremiere »3031 123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
FORFOLK/NATURESINSPIRATION- PIANORECITAL KarisStretton
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet•01312253847-GridRef:D4
Withpiecesbaseduponfolkmusicandothersinspiredbynature,thisprogramme hastwothemes.Itfeatures20th-and21st-centuryrepertoire,includingworksby Debussy,Bartok,RzewskiandScriabin.
Aug22: 14:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) 293031 123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 2324252627282930311
FREEDOM FORTHERECORDER!
WildesHolz
TheJazzBar,IaChambersStreet»01312204298•GridRef:E5
WildesHolz('wildwood')areoneofGermany'sfinestacousticmusictrios.Their highlyentertainingshowprovesthatwithrecorder,guitaranddouble-bassyoucan playanythingyouwantfromswingtobe-bopandbeyond...www.wildes-holz.de Aug7-9:23:00(Ihr)£4.00(£3.50) Europeanpremiere 293031 2345 67 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
FREE MUSICATTHE MUSEUM
NationalMuseumofScotland,ChambersStreet-01312474422•GridRef:E5
Celebrate'Highland2007'withrenownedScottishmusiciansincludingsingerand harpistMaryAnnKennedyandOrkneyfiddleandguitarduotheWrigleySisters.See www.nms.ac.ukfordailylistings.Inpartnershipwith'LiveMusicNowScotland!' Aug5-19:12:45(40mins)(FreeNon-ticketed)
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STEPHEN FRETWELLTontheFringe
CabaretVoltaire,36BlairStreet•08701690100•GridRef:E5
QMagazinedescribedthissinger/songwriteras'supremelytalented.'Hewillbe showcasingthe'FourLetterWords'ERwhichishisfirstnewmaterialintwoyears andthefollow-uptothegold-sellingdebutealbum'Magpie.' Aug20:19:00(3hrs)£10.00
UKpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22.232425 262728293031
FRIBO
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405• GridRef:FI
FriboisauniquecollaborationbetweenthreemusiciansfromNorway,Scotlandand England,blendingtheirmusicalstylesinaninnovative,sensitiveway.'...Fabulous!!!' GenevieveTudor,BBCRadioShropshire.'...oneofthediscoveriesoftheyear'New FolkSounds,Holland.
Aug26:21:00(Ihr Smins)£10.00(£8.00)293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 26 2728293031 I
FUARE REQUIEM BYCANDLELIGHT
StAndrewCamerata
OldSaintPaul'sChurch,JeffreyStreet•01312260000•GridRef:PS
Following2006'sFringesell-out,arepeat,lush,late-nightperformancebycandlelight ofFaure'smuch-loved'Requiem'and'CantiquedeJeanRacine,'withorchestra,inthe sublimesettingofOldSaintPaul'sChurch.DirectedbyVincentWallace. Aug18:22:00(IhrISmins)£10.00(£9.00) 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223 2425 262728293031
FUNKINGCOOLJAZZ
ZooSouthside,117NicolsonStreet-01316626892•GridRef:F6
ReturningtoEdinburghbypopulardemand,thisquartetperformstheirirresistibly infectiousblendofswingandsophisticationinoneoftheFringe?smoststylishbar settings.Smoothvocalswithcoolinstrumentalsmakeforamemorableevening. ' www.thefunnyvalentines.co.uk
Aug6-8,11:21:00(Ihr)£6,50(£4.50) H3 293031 23456 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303
GAELICCULTURE INTHECAPITAL
Gaelicmusicians/storytellers
ColumcilleCentre,2NewbattleTerrace•01312260000•GridRef:H2
ExperiencetheuniquetraditionandculturalwealthofScottishGaelicwithaweek musicalandliteraryeventsfeaturingHighlandbagpipes,storytelling,drama,musican song,makingthisanexcitingweek-long'CeilidhintheCity.'
Aug20-25: 19:30(2hrs30mins)£8.00(£6.00) ! 29303 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 21 26272829301
DICKGAUGHAN
DickGaughan
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405• GridRef:FI
BorninGlasgow,raisedinLeith,touredtheworldsince-thetroubadour.Amost respectedandsought-aftermusician,Dickisatoncecompassionateandpassionate, softandedgy-makingnewfriends,newenemiesandinfluencingpeople.
Aug24-25:19:15(IhrISmins)£1200(£10,00)
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GBH
OranMorEJatAssembly
Assembly@TheQueen'sHall,ClerkStreet•013166820l9orOI3l6233030* GridRef:G6
Onherwayhomefromanightclub,Giselle,aGothgirl(G)rescuesGalahad,a woundedboy(B)fromanoldhag(H).'...powerfulmarriagebetweenthelanguageo}j Aug19th-centuryRomanticismand21st-centuryGlasgowstyle'Scotsman. 26-27: 19:30(Ihr30mins)£2200(£15.00)293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526 27 :s
Afreshandinnovativetakeonjazz,funkandmore,performedbyagroupoftalented youngmusicians.BlackTieBandpromiseathrillingblendofstandards,contemporary favouritesandoriginalnumbers.You'llleaveonahigh! Aug12-18:2100(Ihr)£6.00(£5.00)
Worldpremiere
MUSIC
(Aaromw BACH B MINOR MASS (THE 10th ANNIVERSARY) WednesdayAugust8&ThursdayAugust92007at7.30pm CanongateTickets£12(£9)Kirk,RoyalMile BoxOffice01316682019(Queen'sHall) 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 222324252627 page 132forshowinformation
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
GETCAPE.WEARCAPE.FLY!
EdinburghComExchange,11NewmarketRd,Slateford•08701690100•GridReftFI
ExceptionallytalentedUKsinger/songwriterwithafanaticalfollowing.
Aug18:19:30(3hrs)£1150 UKpremiere te303i12345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 262728»»bi
GILLBOWMAN-INTHE FOOTSTEPSOFCLARINDA
Valvona&Crolla,19ElmRow•01315567800•GridRef:B6
HadshenevermetRobertBurnstheworldmightneverhaveheardofhisClarindasowhowasNancyMcHelhose,wheredidshecomefromandwhathappenedto heraftertheaffair?
Aug9,25-26:15:00(Ihr)£9.00(£7.00)
HANDEL:SEMELE(I)
CanongateKirk,Canongate,RoyalMile•01312260000•GridRef:D6
Hewasalwaystrouble,thatJupiter:firsthergreat-grandmother,thenheraunt, nowSemele'sbeenkidnapped.BeautifulmusicaccompaniesOvid'staleoflustyand jealousgodspursuingvain,foolishhumansinastagedversionofHandel'sfamous oratorio.
Aug4: 19:30(2hrs30mins)£10.00(£6.00) 293031 2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22232425262728293031
HANDEL:SEMELE(2)
CanongateKirk,Canongate,RoyalMile•01312260000•GridReftD6
Aug12,19,22: 13:00(1hr)£9.00(£7.00)
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^THEGOLDBERGVARIATIONS
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet»01312253847•GridRef:D4
StefanWarzyckireturnswithacompleteperformanceofBach'ssublime'Goldberg Variations.'
|29Aug21;12:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00)
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GREATROMANTICS FORCELLOAND PIANO
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet»01312253847•GridRef:D4
Anne-lsabelandPeterreturntoplayChopin,SchumannandMendelssohn'sgreat masterpieces.Afantasticopportunitytohearpopularandlesserknownworksby thesegreatRomanticcomposers,performedinacycleofthreeconcerts. Aug14-16:14:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) !456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728
STEFANGROSSMAN
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405• GridRef:FI
Synonymouswithmostaspectsoftheacousticguitarexperience,Grossmanisa performerofvariedguitarstyles,whohasbeenpassionatelyengagedinteaching -Augthroughoutthethirtyyearssincehis'HowToPlayBluesGuitar'appearedonvinyl. 22-23:19:15(IhrISmins)£1100(£10.00)293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 2425262728293031
GUILLEMOTS
TantheFringe
EdinburghComExchange,11NewmarketRd,Slateford•08701690100•GridRef:FI Quirkyandunusualindieguitarband.Beautifulandpoeticsounds. Aug20:19:30(3hrs)£17.50 UKpremiere 1293031 12345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22232425 262728293031
GUITART
LucaVillani
Valvona&Crolla,19ElmRow»01315567800•GridReftB6
Italianguitarist,LucaVillani,returnswithanexcitingnewprogrammeofclassical guitar:thejoyfulBach'CelloSuite,'theseductive'GranadosVaisesPoeticos,'the romantic'Castelnuovo-TedescoRondo'andtheastonishing'GinasteraSonata.' '/Technicallyaccomplished...wonderfultohear'Herald. Aug15-18:11OO(IhrISmins)£I0.00(£8.00) |»Aug19:1500(IhrISmins)£10.00(£8.00) 3031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 222324252627...
GUYPRATT:MYBASSANDOTHERANIMALS
RBM
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083»GridRef:E5
Sixnightsonlyfollowinghishit2005sell-outshow.'Abackstagepassforthoseofus whodidn'tmakethegig'Tatler.'Fascinatingglimpsebehindrock'n'rollcurtain.’**** Fest.****Independent.****List. Aug20:17:45(SSmins)£6.00
Aug21-23:17:45(SSmins)£9.50(£8.00)
Hewasalwaystrouble,thatJupiter:firsthergreat-grandmother,thenheraunt,now Semele'sbeenkidnapped.BeautifulmusicaccompaniesOvid'staleoflustyandjealous godspursuingvain,foolishhumansinastagedversionofHandel'sfamousoratorio. Aug18: I9:30(2hrs45mins)£10.00(£6.00) 293031 12345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22232425 262728293031
HAPPY MONDAYS
EdinburghCornExchange,11NewmarketRd,Slateford•08701690100« GridRef:FI
ThereturnoftheoriginalMadchesterband.Withthefulloriginallineup,including ShaunRyderandtheirrepressibleBez. Aug24:19:30(3hrs)£25.00 UKpremiere 293031 2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223 Z4 25 262728293031
HAREMSCAREM
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405* GridRef:FI
HaremScarem-EilidhShaw,RossMartin,SarahMcFadyen,IngeThomson-have appearedatprestigiousfestivalsincludingCelticColours.Acdaimedalbumsshowan energetic,experimental,idiosyncraticapproach.In2006theytouredsold-outhalls withWillOldham(BonniePrinceBilly). Aug13:19:15(IhrISmins)£10.00(£8.00) 293031 2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
MUSIC
Aug24-25:I7:45(55mins)£I0.50(£9.00) [293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 262728293031
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HARLEMRENAISSANCE-THELIFEOFFLORENCEMILLS HAVANARUMBA!
Ccentral,CarltonHotel,NorthBridge 08452601234•GridRef:D5
ClassiccabaretTonyAwardNomineeandAmericanTVsensationJonelleAllenstuns asshestepsintotheshoesofthelegendaryHarlemJazzQueen,thefirstAfricanAmericantostarontheGreatWhiteWay-Broadway.
Aug1-3,20,27:18:10(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:18:10(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26: 18:10(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) Worldpremiere-HZH >12341678910II 12 14IJ 161718192021222324212627
HARPER Harper
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens•01316678940•GridRef:F5
ImagineasingerwiththedeepsoulofMotown,avirtuosoharmonicaplayerwho combinesthehauntingdroneofthedidgeridoowithmodern-daystorytelling.From Australia,Harperbringsaworldlytakeontherootsmusicgenre. Aug6:2300(IhrIQmins)£8.00(£6.00)
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HARPSICHORDSATSTCECILIASHALL I
Goldberg'sHeirstoBuxtehude'sVariations
StCecilia'sHall,NiddryStreet,Cowgate•01312260000•GridRef:E5
MalcolmRussellplaysBach's'4thEnglishSuite,'Buxtehude's'CapriciossaVariations,' 'SuiteinC,'andWFBach'samazing'SuiteinG,'onthe 1764Hassharpsichord. www.russellcollectionfriends.org
Aug11: I5:00(lhr30mins)£8.00(£6.00)
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HARPSICHORDSATSTCECILIA’SHALL2
StCecilia'sHall,NiddryStreet,Cowgate*01312260000•GridRef:E5
MaryWetherick(spinet),JoyChristieandCharlesDodds(oboes),RainerThonnes (bassoon).MusicbyPurcell,Handel,Arneandaneighteenth-centurylady'Mrs Philarmonica,'usingthe www.russellcollectionfriends.org1728spinetbyThomasHitchcock.
Aug15:I5:00(lhr30mins)£8.00(£6.00)
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HARPSICHORDSATSTCECILIASHALL3
StCecilia'sHall,NiddryStreet,Cowgate>01312260000•GridRef:E5
ThenoblemusicofLouisXIV'scourtcontrastswiththecharming,intimatemusic Bachwrotetoteachhissonthekeyboard.AnnBondplaysthesplendidBaillon harpsichordofl755.www.russellcollectionfriends.org Aug18:I500(lhr30mins)£8.00(£6.00)
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HARPSICHORDSATSTCECILIA'SHALL4
StCecilia'sHall,NiddryStreet,Cowgate•01312260000•GridRef:E5
CPEBach'sPrussianandWurttembergsonatasshowedJosephHaydnnewpathsin keyboardcomposition.Lecturerecital.ColinKingsley(fortepiano)withMaximilian Fuhrig(baritone)whodeclaimsCPEBach's'Fantasy'-the'Hamlet'soliloquy. www.russellcollectionfriends.org Aug22:1500(Ihr30mins)£8.00(£6.00)
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HARPWARS:FILM MUSIC FORSOLO HARP
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet*01312253847•GridRef:D4
For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000
Assembly@AssemblyHall,MoundPlace»0I3I6233030«GridRef:E4
They'reback!Cuba'ssexiestmusicanddanceextravaganzareturnsafterits2006 triumph.'HavanaRumba!offersanexhilaratingandinfectioussliceoftoday'sCuba'. *****Scotsman.'Cubainallitsblatantlysexy,sweaty,booty-shakingglory'Metro. PreviewAug2-3:22:20(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-22,27:22:20(lhr)£14.00(£13.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,23-25:22:20(lhr)£15.00(£14.00) Aug26:23:00(Ihr)£15.00(£14.00) US 29303 234567891011 12 31415161718192021222324252627 8
HEADSWERE DANCING
understairs©Apostolic,2DavieStreet•01316677740•GridRef:F6
HeadsWe'reDancingreturntoEdinburghwiththeiruniquerhythms,melodiesand lyrics,supportedbyabigfatgroove.'Simplyalittlehardtonotgetupanddance away'Skinnyfestmag2006.www.hwd.com.au
Aug12-18:20.30(IhrIOmins)£8.00(£6.50) Worldpremiere m56789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526273829
HIGH MASSATSTMICHAELS
StMichaelandAllSaintsChurch
StMichaelandAllSaintsChurch,BroughamStreet•01312260000•GridRef:F3
SacredmusicinliturgicalcontextHaydn's'MissaCellensis'(12August).Frank Martin's'MassForDoubleChoir'(19August).JGDePadilla's'MissaEgoFlosCampi' (26August).ConductorRoderickBryce. Aug12,19,26: 11:00(IhrISmins)(FreeNon-ticketed)293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021.2223242526 272829303
THEHOLLOWAYS
TheLiquidRoom,9cVictoriaStreet•08701690100•GridRef:E4
Londonnewcomers'single'Dancefloor'wasanNMEfavouritetakenfromtheiralbum, 'ThisisGreatBritain,'whichwasZaneLowe'salbumoftheweekuponrelease. Aug16;I9:00(3hrs)£10,00 UKpremiere 45 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728
THE HONEYMOONSUITE
TheBongoClub,37HolyroodRoad•01315572827•GridRef:E6
Mikelangelo,frontmanofTheBlackSeaGentlemen,teamsupwithUndineFrancesca foratranscontinentaltouroftheirfavouritehoneymoonsuites,takingonromance androck'n'rollfrombehindtheironcurtaininthisspellbindingKabaretNoir. PreviewAug3-4:21:00(Ihr)£5.00Aug5-6:2100(Ihr)£5.00 Aug8-13,15-20,22-27:2100(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00) Europeanpremiere•EE3I 29303112345678910II 12 13 415 161718 19203 222324252627
HOTCLUB DE PARIS TontheFringe
CabaretVoltaire,36BlairStreet•08701690100•GridRef:E5
MUSIC
19:00(3hrs)£6.50
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Withdebutalbum'Dropit'tilitPops'releasedoniiber-coollabelMoshiMoshi, boisterousLiverpudliansHotClubDeParishaveprovedtheirpedigreebytouring withMaximoPark,DirtyPrettyThingsandJamieT. Aug23:
UKpremiere
StCecilia'sHall,NiddryStreet,Cowgate"01312260000•GridRef:E5 McDonald(flute)andKitchen(ISIOToninipiano)contrastthesonataandricercares fromBach's'MusicalOffering'withworksbyFrederiktheGreat,EmmanuelBachand Quantz.'Unmissable'EdinburghReview.'PureDelight'Scotsman. www.russellcollectionfriends.org Aug25:15.-00(Ihr30mins)£8.00(£6.00) 29383 2245 6 789 10 11 12 13 14 15 -6 17 18 19 20 2 2223 24 25 26272829303
HOTELCALIFORNIA-ASALUTETOTHE EAGLES TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens•01316678940•GridReftF5 HotelCaliforniareturnforthreeshowsafterpreviousyear'ssell-outs.The breathtakingvocalsandawesomeguitarswillblowyouawayastheyperformwith stunningaccuracythesongsofTheEagles. Aug12,19,26: 18:00(IhrIOmins)£15.00(£ZOO)m56789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22232425 26 27282930311 HULLUNIVERSITYBIG BAND
dynamic,boldnumberstomelodicballads.AfantasticstarttotheeveningatTheCity
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Musicfrom'Casablanca'and'BreakfastatTiffany's'to'StarWars'andLordofthe Rings.'Critically-acclaimedperformerAlinaBzhezhinskaisbackwithhernew fantasticarrangementsforharp.Can'tbemissed! Aug26:16:45(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425 26 272829303M
CityEdinburgh,IaMarketStreet•01312269560•GridRef:D5 HUBBareback!FourthyearrunningattheFringe.Onehourfilledwithamixtureof
NightClub.Baratvenue. Aug6-14:18:00(1hr)£5.00(£3.50)
THEHWSJAZZ/FUNKEPIPHANY
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPlace*08717500077•GridRef:E6 2005Fringesell-outaward!VirtuosojazzandfunkfromLAMusicConservatory. Coltrane,Billie,P-Funk,Zappa,Miles,more.Combo,BigBand,Vocal.Asmorgasbord forthesoulfromtheWestCoast'smostcelebratedyoungjazzensemble. www.rembiko.com Aug13:2ft25(lhr30mins)£7.50(£6.00) 293031 12345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930311
IDENTITYPARADEATTHE ESTABLISHMENT
CWhoosh!Entertainments
soco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate 08452601234«GridRef:E5 ShowcasingthebestinScotland'sgrowingmusicsceneinanacoustic,intimateand informalmanner.Eachnightfeaturesthreebands,onecompereandmanytunesina uniquesettingattheheartofEdinburgh'sOldTown,www.myspace.com/idparade Aug9-10,16-17,23-24:21:30(2hrs)£6.50(£5.50) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24 2526272829303m
IMPROPERA
Assembly@StGeorge'sWest,58ShandwickPlace•01316233030•GridRef:E2 Thepassionofoperawiththeadrenalineofimprovisation.Improperacreateoperas onthespotfromtheaudience'ssuggestions.Noscript,scoreorsafetynet'Brilliandy cleverandirresistiblyfunny'Telegraph.'Hilarious,butalsosublime'Times. PreviewAug2-4:173)0(IhrlOmins)£5.00 Aug5-11:I7:00(lhrIQmins)£14.00(£12.00) EE3I 29303112345*6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262?
INDIAALBA- REELSANDRAGAS
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405*GridRef:FI IndianclassicalandScottishtraditionalmusiciansproduceapowerfulandoriginal fusionoftheirrichdrone-basedmusic.Indianviolinandtabla,Scottishbagpipesand cittern-Reels,Ragas,andthewildspacesinbetween. Aug11-12:2100(1hrISmins)£12.00(£10.00) 29303M23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303u
INTERPOL
EdinburghComExchange,11NewmarketRd,Slateford•08701690100-GridReftFI Darkindieguitarsounds,withareferencetoJoyDivision.Cultfollowing. Aug23:19:30(3hrs)£17.50 UKpremiere 29303M2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223 2425 262728293031
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com MUSIC
£77POLISH T [ULTUIUI |UNivE A iHSIlTOIf seepage 157forshowinformation
PolishCulturalInstituteandUniversalArtspresentKarbido's AssemblyAuroraNova,Venue8,StStephen'sStreet, Friday3-Monday27August2007(notlues)at11.45pm, BoxOffice01316233030,www.assemblyfestival.com
@THEQUEEN'SHALL Bwww.assemblyfestival.c 01316233030 6-27August at 10pm(18&19Augustat10.30pm) seepage 164forshowinformation
INTHE ENTERTAINMENTPINK-FABULOUSACAPPELLA Ctoo,StColumba'sbytheCastle,JohnstonTerrace•08452601234•GridRef:E4 All-femalesingingsensationreturnstotheFringetosetyourtoestapping.From MarvinGayetoMadonna,lushharmoniesanddazzlingdancemovesmakefor guaranteedfeel-goodentertainment Aug19,25-26: 19:15(SOmins)£9.50(£8.50)(£7.50Q Aug20,27:19:15(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50)(£5.50Q Aug21-24:19:15(SOmins)£8.50(£7.50)(£6.50C) UKpremiere 29303M23456789 10II 1213 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27282? IPAVSKACHAMBERCHOIRCONCERT ipavskaChamberChoir StGiles'Cathedral,HighStreet,RoyalMile»01312260673 GridRef:E5 MagnificentchoralpiecesunveiltheDivinepresence,revealedbothinitshumblest simplicityandmajesticgreatnessinthespiritualmusicoftheProtestant,Catholicand EasternOrthodoxchurches. Aug10:2000(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) 29X3M2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303m ISOBELCAMPBELLAND MARKLANEGAN TheLiquidRoom,9cVictoriaStreet•08701690100•GridReftE4 SingingsongsfromtheirMercury-nominatedalbum'BalladoftheBrokenSeas.'Mark wasformerlysingerwithScreamingTrees.IsobelwasaformermemberofBelleand Sebastian. Aug6:I900(3hrs)£15.00 UKpremiere 29303M2345 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031 i I
JAMES
EdinburghComExchange,11NewmarketRd,Slateford•08701690100•GridRef:FI
Reformedandasstrongaseverwithastringofhitstocallonfrom'Star'to'Come Home'to'SitDown.'OneoftheUK'sbestartistsbothrecordedandlive. Aug10:I9:30(3hrs)£28.50 UKpremiere 29303M2345 67 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 28 24 25 2627.. ..
JAZZATLUNCHTIME
RadissonSASEdinburghHotel-Dickson'sBar,80HighStreet*01312260000GridRetE5 Aftersell-outsuccessinpreviousyears,thiscontemporarysaxophoneandpianoduo return,playingclassicstandardsandoriginalsinanintimatejazzclubsetting.Good food,goodjazz,goodatmosphere.Havelunchorjustlisten! Aug5-27:I2:30(2hrs)£7.00(£3.00C) ECai 5678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627
JAZZBARJAZZ
TheJazzBar,IaChambersStreet•01312204298•GridRef:E5
Edinburgh'smostatmosphericjazzspotpresentssuperbmusicnightly,plusSat/Sun afternoons,andLate-NitejamSessions l-Sam.SpecialsrTonyMonaco(US)Hammond OrganTrio(13-19),NewYorkex-ArtBlakeytrumpetstarValeryPonomarevQuintet (20-26).Programme:www.thejazzbar.co.uk
Aug3-4: I4:30(2hrs30mins)(FreeTicketed) Aug3-4,27:2100(8hrs)(FreeTicketed) Aug5-6,10-12,19:23.00(6hrs)(FreeTicketed)Aug7-9,13-18,20-25:0l:00(4hrs)(FreeTicketed) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:14:30(Ihr)(FreeTicketed)Aug13-26:2300(Ihr30mins)£6.00Europeanpremiere 345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
THEJIVEACES
dubWEST@TheHiltonEdinburghGrosvenor,GnosvenorSf07720285550•GridReFEI
TheUK'stopjiveandswingband;high-octanemusic.Spectacularstageshow.They've workedalongsideVanMorrison,IsaacHayes,dazzlingaudienceswOrldwide.Watchin amazement,orstartdancingandneverstop.Simplysensational.
Bookearly,www.jiveaces.com
Aug13-15:21:30(2hrs)£12.00(£9.00) 29303i123456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303n
JOHNWRIGHTIN CONCERT
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace•01313461405•GridReftFI
Internationallyrespectedbyhispeersandaudiencealikeasoneofthefinest interpretersofcontemporarysongtoday,John'scharismaticandstylishshowisthe perfectantidotetoabusyfestivalday.'Aremarkablesinger'SteveKnightley. Aug10:19:15(IhrISmins)£10.00(£8.00) 293031 2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425 262728293331
JONATHAN PRAGCLASSICALGUITAR
JusttheTonic@TheCaves,253Cowgate•01312082351•GridReftE5 IncludingPiazzolla,Dowland,Bach,Manx,BrazilianandGreekmusicandEdithPiaf: performedwithpassionandanassuredclassicalguitartechnique.Theamusingand sometimespoignantanecdotesaddentertaininglytothisravishingprogramme.'Sheer Delight'Herald. Aug3-13,15-20,22-27:13:20(Ihr)£7.00(£6.00)
Worldpremiere•ECU 2930 2345678910 II 1213 415 161718 1920 222324252627
BILLYJONES
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace•01313461405•GridReftFI ...whorockedandstompedtheclub/pubscenedownallthoseyears,isback-festival time-newsongs,oldtwisters-asexySwedishcombo-banjo,mandolin,funkyflyin, fiddles,Scandanaviankeyedfiddle...thatinimitablevoice-stillhot,stillrockin'. www.myspace.com/billyatkinsonjones Aug13-15:20fl0(lhr)£8.00(£6.00) 29X31123*456789 10 II : 13 14 15 4 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
AJOURNEYFROMENLIGHTENMENTTOROMANTICISM
PetraCasen StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeSt•01312253847•GridReftD4 Swedish-bornpianistPetraCasenfollowsthemusicalpathintwolunchtimerecitals. 1770-1830:SonatasbyHaydn,Mozart,Beethoven('Moonlight')andSchubert Impromptus(13th).1830-1897:'SturmundDrang'Schumann,Mendelssohnandlate Brahms(14th). Aug13-14:12:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00)
THEJOYOFSAX ISBACK!
StMark'sartSpace,7CastleTerrace•0131 228I155•GridReftE3
Whathas40fingers,eightlegsandfourreeds?SaxCollectiveSaxophoneQuartet! PerforminganeclecticmixofmusicfromBachtotheBeatles,thisshowwilldelight musicloversyoungandold.
Aug13-17:I4:30(lhr30mins)£7.00(£5.00) 29X31 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272822303
JUNECARESSE-WHITETUXEDO
understairs@Apostolic,2DavieStreet•01316677740•GridReftF6
Dublin-basedinternationalsinger/songwriter,June,takesyouonamagicallatenight Celticjourney.'ParisisforLovers,''StayAwhile,''BrightonStation.'SmoothasIrish whiskey.Aperfectendtoyournightwww.doctorowsleyexperimentco.uk Aug19-27:00:00(SSmins)£7.00(£5.00) Worldpremier 29X31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
KAISERCHIEFS
MeadowbankStadium,139LondonRoad•08701690100•GridRef:C6 Hugesingle,'RubyRubyRuby'andNo.IAlbum.Renownedfortheirenergeticlive shows.Fullline-upofspecialguests. Aug24:16:00(5hrs30mins)£28.50 UKpremier 29X3M2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24 25 26272829»31
KATZENJAMMERSCARNIVALOFTHEIRRITANTS!
BruntonTheatre,LadywellWay,Musselburgh•01316652240•GridReftF6 MorespectacularpianoarrangementsmixedwithinfectiouscomedyinKatzenjammer newtakeon'CarnivaloftheAnimals.'Asalways,theintricaciesoftheirinterweaving, collidinghandsandarmsarecapturedonthelargescreen.Unmissable! Aug17:19:30(IhrSOmins)£13.00(£10.50) Worldpremier) 29x31 2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829x31!
MUSIC
For all your Fringe ticket: call 0131 226 000C
# * * * 12-27 August at C C venues vibrant vivacious variety boxofficehotline08452601234onlinebookingwww.CtheFestival.com seepage 153forshowinformation 29X31 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829x31 146
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PENNYYOUNGANDTHE EGGPLANTS
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AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405•GridRef:FI
Brooklyn'ssurrealandincomparablefolk-and-rollers,residingsomewherebetween TheSimpsonsandTheVelvetUnderground,championedonBBC6MusicbyTom Robinson.'Awonderfulweirdband'Scotsman.'Auber-geniuses!'AdamWalton,Radio Wales.www.myspace.com/kennyyoungandtheeggplants
Aug20-26:20:00(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00)
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ICLEZMERCHAOS
WAIcomestoEdinburgh
|Ccentral,CaHtonHotel,NorthBridge•08452601234 GridRef:D5
ScintillatingselctionofJewishsecularmusic,featuringbrilliantbandsfromacrossthe globe.Ever-popularexuberantentertainmentbornfromculturalcelebration.This isthedefinitivedestinationforthoseseekingtorelaxanddelightinvibrantworld music.Programmechangesdaily.
Aug22-24:22:00(SOmins)£8.50(£7.50)Aug25-26:2100(SOmins)£9.50(£8.50) Aug27:22:00(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50) Europeanpremiere 3031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 25 26 27>2930311
LAU
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace•01313461405•GridRef:FI
Lauisaformidabletrioofthreeofthefinestandmostinnovativeexponentsof moderntraditionalmusicinBritaintoday:KrisDrever,MartinGreenandAidan O'Rourke.'Foronceyoucanbelievethehype'Scotsman. Aug15:2IOO(lhrISmins)£I100(£I0.Q0)Aug16:I9:l5(lhrISmins)£l200(£l0.00) <56789 10 II 12 13 14 II 16 :7 18 192021 222324252627m
SARAH LAWTON
[dubWEST©ThreeSisters,ThreeSisters,139Cowgate•07720285550•GridReftE5 jRoots/altemativeduo,blendingvocalswithintricateguitarmelodies,congas,Indianand [Egyptiantablas.WithchordprogressionsreminiscentofJeffBuckley,SarahLawton's dreamyvocalsareamagicalduvetridetoplaceswheremusicstandsthetestoftime. Aug5-11,19-25:15:00(1hr)£8.00(£6.00)
Europeanpremiere•EE3I 4I6789 10 II 12131415161718 192021 2223 242126272829X31
I|ZooSouthside,117NicolsonStreet•01316626892•GridRef:F6 Aug5-11,20-24:21:00(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00)
Europeanpremiere 1 6789 10 II 1213 14151617 18 192021 22 23 2425262728293031
ubWEST@TheHiltonEdinburghGrosvenor,GrosvenorSt•07720285550•GridRetEl ig15-18: 1800(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) Europeanpremiere 16 17 18 19
LIKEARIVER-SONGSOFTHE EARTHAND HEART
itMark'sartSpace,7CastleTerrace•01312281155•GridRef:E3 iurgessleJammiespresentaprogrammethatcombinesnewchoralworksbyYvonne andAfricanspirituals.Berousedandsoothedandsweptalonginthesounds.'Jg122:1700(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) 345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 2324 25 262728233031
5)StGeorge'sWest,58ShandwickPlace•01316233030•GridRef:E2 JniqueshowfromJapanmakingitsUKdebut,combiningpowerfulTaikodrum anceswithspectacularJapanesedance.Featuringtraditionalcostumes andmusicalinstruments,theperformanceisaspectacleofsheerbeautyandan expressionoftheJapanesesoul. ‘ wAug3-4:I5:30(lhr)£5.00 ig5-9,13-14,16,21-22,27:15:30(Ihr)£11.00(£10.00)(£8.00Q g10-12,17-19,23-26:I5:30(lhr)£1100(£11.00)(£8.00C) UKpremiere•EC31 45678910II 12 13 14 5161718192021 222324252627 Little barrie
3vingetVoltaire,36BlairStreet•08701690100•GridRef:E5 forwardfromtheirEdwynCollins-produceddebut,theyreturnwithnew klbum'StandYourGround,'co-producedbyDan'TheAutomaton'(Gorillaz)and |>roducerMikePelanconi(LilyAllen).Expectmoreoftheirtrademarkblues-driven [unk-ledrock'n'roll. : 19:00(3hrs)£8.50 UKpremiere 45 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829x31
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LORIWATSONTHREE
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405•GridRef:FI WithFionaYoungandInnesWatson.Hotyoungtriooozingstunningmusicianship anddeliciouspersonality.'Oneofthefinestfiddlersinthecountry';'silvery,beautifully poisedvocals';'ArichsliceofassertivecontemporaryScotstradition.' www.loriwatson.co.uk Aug24:2100(Ihr15mins)£10.00(£8.00) 29x3M23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24 2526272829X3M
LOUD& PROUDONTHEFRINGE
GreyfriarsKirk,GreyfriarsPlace,CandlemakerRow*01312260000ForCadenza Choirpleasecall01314412015•GridRef:E5
Scotland'sLGBTchoir'sinspirationalacapellaprogrammeofpopularandtraditional music,lesbian/gayanthemsandshowtuneswillhaveyouhummingfordays-gayor straight!SupportingWaverleyCare.SponsoredbyVMHLLR
Aug25:203X1(Ihr)£11.00(£9.00)
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THELOVEBOATBIG BAND
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens•01316678940•GridRef:F5
A16-pieceswingspectacular,TheLoveboatBigBandsailonold-stylefayre,bringing togetherarareandstunningline-up.Dresstodancethenightawayonthecruiseof -Augalifetime!13-15:23:45(lhr30mins)£10.00(£8.00) 29X3M23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829x31
THELOVEGAMUT
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeSt•01312253847•GridRef:D4
JoinexcitingyoungsopranoMirandaHeldtandcritically-acclaimedJenniferPartridge astheyjourneythroughthetraditionoftheEuropeanlovesongandexplorethe myriadofemotionalstatescausedbylove. Aug18:1130(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) 29X31123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829x3i
MUSIC
For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000
LUMINESCENTORCHESTRII-MUSICTOMAKEYOU DANCE,KISSANDSCREAM
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens•01316678940•GridRef:F5
Romaniangypsymelodies,punkfrenzy,saltytangos,hard-rockingklezmer,haunting Balkanharmony,hiphopandAppalachianfiddle-twoviolins,resophonicguitar, bullhornharmonicaandbass.FromNewYorkCity.
Aug13-14,20-21:17:00(IhrIQmins)£9,00 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22232425262728293031
AMYMACDONALD
CabaretVoltaire,36BlairStreet•08701690100•GridRef:E5
Glaswegiansinger/songwriterAmystartedgiggingatjust15,andwassignedbythe timeshewas 17.Herrich,bell-clearvoiceandgutsydeliverybelieheryoungage.AmyhasalreadysupportedPaoloNutiniandTravis. AugIS: 19:00(2hrs30mins)£8.50
UKpremiere »303M23456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
DOUGIEMACLEAN
DougieMacLean
Assembly@TheQueen'sHall,ClerkSt•01316682019or01316233030•GridReftG6
Scotland'sfinestsinger/songwriter,internationallyrenownedforhis'Caledonia,''Last oftheMohicans,'BBC's'MugsGame'and'Songroads'performssolo.'Amusical hero'WallStreetJournal.
Aug25:19:30(Ihr30mins)£15.00(£14.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324 2S 262728293031T
THEMAGIC NUMBER
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens*01316678940•GridRef:F5 DirtydixiegipsyswingfromBrightonsextetTheMagicNumber.Formedin2001, theirline-upoffour-partharmonies,violin,gipsyguitars,tuba,trumpet,tromboneand drumsguaranteesanightofsweaty,foot-stomping,swingingfun!
Aug20-21:23:00(Ihr Omins)£8.00(£6.00)293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22232425262728223031i
THE MAGIC NUMBERSANDKATE NASH TontheFringe
TheLiquidRoom,9cVictoriaStreet•08701690100•GridRef:E4
AnintimateshowfromoneoftheUK'sfavouritebands.Nowontheirsecond albumwithastringofhits.SupportfromLilyAllen'sfavouritenewact,signedto FictionRecords.
Aug9:I9fl0(3hrs)£20.00 UKpremiere 293031 2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728”293031
THE MAGNETS-SIXMICS,NOLUGGAGE
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030•GridRef:D4 TheMagnets'acappellapartyreturnswithanirresistiblefiestaofgloriousharmonies, sharpsuits,andinfectioustunesfromtheForthOneFringeAward-winningvocalgroup. 'Abreathtaking,sexyshow'*****Scotsman.'SingingfromtheGods'****EveningNews PreviewAug2-3:22:30(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20,22:22:30(Ihr)£I250(£I1.50) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:22:30(Ihr)£14.00(£1200) wmi 29303 12341678910 II 12131415 161718 1920 222324252627282930311
MALINKY
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace•01313461405•GridRef:FI Scotland'sfinestsongquintetAncientScotsballads,crackingtunes,threetoptrad singers,originalsongwritinginthetradition.Acclaimedacrosstheglobe,freshback fromtouringItaly,Austria,Canada,USA.OneofScodand'stopfolkbands. Aug20:21:00(IhrISmins)£I2.00(£I0,00) 293031 2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 2425 262728293031
THEMANYMOODSOF MAHLER
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet•01312253847•GridRef:D4 ElizabethWoollven(mezzo-soprano),GeoffreyMadell(baritone)andAlanGraham (piano)performavariedselectionofsongsandduetsfromMahler's'DesKnaben Wunderhorn,'eachoneamasterpiece,togetherwithothersongsbyMahler. Aug13:14:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00)
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StMark'sartSpace,7CastleTerrace•01312281155•GridRef:E3
Earlyguitarist/lutistGordonFerriesperformsalivelySpanishprogramme,featuring seductivedancesfromhiscritically-acclaimedCD'LaPreciosa'ofmusicbySanz,and] hisforthcomingdiscofmusicbyGuerau('ACDnottobemissed'Goldberg). Aug4:17:00(IhrISmins)£7.00(£5.00)
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MICHAELMARRA
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405•GridRef:F. OneofScotiand'smostprolificsongwriters.Marradeliversfinelycrafted,thoughtprovokingandinsightfulsongswithhisspine-tinglingvoiceobservingandcommentin uponourhumanconditionwithadarkhumourwhichalwayssoarsabovetheusual Aug9:2IOO(lhrISmins)£12.00(£10.00)
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WILLYMASON
TheLiquidRoom,9cVictoriaStreet•08701690100•GridRef:E4
Singer/songwriterfromUSAwhofirsttouredattheageof19.SignedbyConor Oberstof'BrightEyes'fame.NowtouringwithbrotherSamondrumsandincluding aviolaplayeronstage.
Aug21: I9:00(3hrs)£11.00
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MASTERSOFTHE ITALIAN BAROQUE
TheLittleBaroqueCo.
StockbridgeParishChurch,7bSaxe-CoburgStreet•01312260000•GridRef:B3
ThevibrantLondon-basedperiodinstrumentensembleperformanexciting programmeofItalianmusicfromthe17thand 18thcenturies.FeaturingVivaldi,CorelliandGeminiani-musicfromtheserene'LaFollia.'
Aug25: 19:30(2hrs)£10.00(£8.00)
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MCCALMANS
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace•01313461405•GridRef:FI
Awarded'BestLiveAct,2006,'writingandsingingsongsreflectingthelifeandtime ofcontemporaryScotlandplustraditional.Unrivalledcombinationofharmony, materialandhumour.Golddiscandbrilliantreviewsforlastyear'ssell-outFringe concertNewalbum,www.mccalmans.com
Aug16:21OO(IhrISmins)£I200(£I0.0Q)
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CabaretVoltaire,36BlairStreet•08701690100•GridRef:E5
OrangeCounty-basedquartetMeleemakepiano-led,sugar-coatedpophookswith BeachBoys-esqueharmonies,andthoughMeleeperformwithintheindie-rockgenrei theirdynamicvarietymakesthemabandverydifficulttopigeonhole.
Aug13:l9:00(3Firs)£6.50
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MEMPHISMEETSTHEMIDLANDS
CheeversMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace•01313461405•GridRef:F
MUSIC
-chart-topping,Emmy-winning,Memphis-basedsongwriter,(personally invitedbyJohnnyCashtosupportCash'sfinaltour)-joinsBritton,risingUK Americanastarwithanamazinglypowerfullivepresence.BestoftheUSA/UKon oneamazingbill!
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Aug6-9:20:00(Ihr)£8.00(£6,00)
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TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens•01316678940•GridRef:F5 Thedarlingofthedungeonsoftheeurojet-setinanexplosivecocktailof kamikazekabaret,opera'brut,'exoticaperformanceartandkaraokesplendour.A deconstructivetour-de-forcefromthesequinedsexbomb. PreviewAug7:23:00(IhrIOmins)£10,00 Aug8-12,14-19:23:00(IhrIOmins)£10.00 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930:
4 hour box office at vww.edfringe.com
MIKELANGELO-THENIGHTINGALEOFTHEADRIATIC
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens»01316678940•GridRef:F5 TheS|BulloftheBalkans.Theinternationally-acclaimed,immaculately-dressedfront reductiveoftheBlackSeaGentlemendebutshisstunningsoloshowwhichwillweavea spellandsublimelyserenadeyoursoul.\ug14,21:21-00(IhrIQmins)£10.00(£8.00) Europeanpremiere tS6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425 262728
:D MILLER
HcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405*GridRef:FI icotland'sfinestsingingexporttotheUSA,returnstohishometown-Scotssongs )ld ingerndnew,withatouchofTexas-joinedbyaceguitaristScooterMuseandflautist/ lug20-22:JilChamblesofAlabama-basedCelticgroupHenri'sNotions. 21:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00)
lOONLIGHTCLASSICS-PIANO RECITAL KefanWarzycki
MOZARTATTEATIME
RoyalOver-SeasLeague,OverseasHouse,100PrincesSt•01312260000«GridRef:D3 Award-winningmusiciansincludingVictoriaMavromoustaki(violin),Eleni Mavromoustaki(piano),TimothyOrpen(clarinet)andtheAntipodesQuartet performMozartandothercomposers.Differentprogrammesandartistsforeach concert.Tea/coffeeandshortbreadafterwardsincluded. www.roslarts.co.uk Aug13,15,17,20,22,24: 16:00(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00) 293031 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 2 22 232425262728293031
MOZARTCORONATION MASSAND BACH MASS IN F
StMary'sCathedral,PalmerstonPlace•01312260000•GridRef:El EnjoyaperformanceofMozart'sbest-lovedSalzburgcompositionwithBach's'Mass inF'andHaydn'smagnificentfestivework,'TeDeum.'AccompanimentisfromSt Giles'ChamberEnsemble,directedbyMichaelHarris. www.scotdshchamberchoir.org.uk Aug12:20:00(lhr40mins)£IO.OO(£8.00)(FreeTicketedC)
tAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet 01312253847»GridRef:D4 293031 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22232425262728
eethovenclassicalpianorecitalcomprisingBachpreludesandfugues,sonatasbyMozartand ('Moonlight')andChopinnocturnes.'I:19:30(2hrs)£10,00(£8.00)
IORE RADIO(ANDTELEVISION)TIMES
tAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet•01312253847•GridRef:D4 allowingonlastyear'ssuccess,Gladstone'sBag,withdirectorLawrenceDunn,takes gnatureanothertripdownMemoryLane,withaprogrammeofthememusicand tunesfromtheGoldenAgeofradioandtelevision.10:14:30(Ihr)£3.00
MUSICATPALMERSTON PLACE
lurch, PalmerstonPlace•01312201690•GridReftEI
Freeeveningconcertsofbeautifulchamberandorganmusic:7th-AntonioDe Innocentis(classicalguitar);9th-SutherlandQuintet(pianoquintets);14th-Chris Nickol(organ);16th-Philomusica(chamberorchestra);21st-GraemeStevenson (organ);23rd-GillianWardRussell(organ). Aug7,9,14,16,21,23:19:30(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) 45 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 26272 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728293031
IOSTHIGHLYFLAVOUREDGRAVY
tAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet•01312253847•GridRef:D4
nniferLoganandStuartHope,theBistoKids,ticklethetastebudswithexotic cipes,yummydessertsandfruitgums,orgies(BorgiaandBeetonstyle),new-fangled tchensandold-fashionedhousewives-allsunginthebestpossibletaste! Jg19: 16:45(Ihr)£9,00(£7.00)
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FestivalofOrganMusic-8lunchtimerecitalsonacclaimedWalkerOrganincludingwide rangeofmusicalstyles.SoundsmagnificentConcertofmusicfororganandbrasstrio -includespiecesbyBuxtehude,Telemann,Rheinberger,RichardStrauss,Gillingham. Aug11,13-15,18,20-22:12:45(45mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Aug19:20:00(IhrISmins)(FreeNon-ticketed) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22232425262728293031
MUSIC
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MUSICLIVE@EUROSCOT
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understairs@EuroScot,EuropeaninScotland,39PalmerstonPlace*01315276161•
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TheFringe'smosteclecticmixofthebestmusicaround.Anever-changing programmefeaturingmusicalperformancesfromaroundtheworld!Punkmeets SwissFolkandmore!!Checkouttheprogrammeonourwebsite.Mind-blowing! www.understairs-productions.org.uk
Aug3-27:1300(IhrISmins)£8.00(£6.00)
Aug3-27: 15:00(IhrISmins)£8.00(£6.00)
Aug3-27: 17:00(IhrISmins)£8.00(£6.00)Aug3-27:19:00(Ihr Smins)£8.00(£6.00) Aug3-27:21:00(IhrISmins)£8.00(£6.00) EIZU 230 345678910II 1213 14IS 161718192021222324252627
MUSIC LIVE@EUROSCOT
understairs@EuroScot,EuropeaninScotland,39PalmerstonPlace*01315276161•
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TheResponseCollectiveisaband.Threepeople-aguitarplayer,abassist/ keyboardistandaturntablistmakethisinstrumentalmusic.HiphopmeetsPinkFloyd. www.responsecollective.co.uk Aug3-11:19:15(IhrISmins)£8.00(£6.00) Woridpremiere•HSU 29303 ,345 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303m
NAKEDVOICESEXTRAORDINARYACAPELLA
Sixteenvoices,threestoolsandonepairofsparklingshoes.Thesell-outsensation returnstoperforminventivevocalarrangementsfeaturingBjork,Bowie,Britney, classical,folkandfunnymoments.Trulyingenious'Scotsman,www.nakedvoices.co.uk ug19,25-26:14:30(IhrISmins)£10.50(£9.50)(£7.50C) ug20,27:14:30(IhrISmins)£8.50(£7.50)(£5.50C) ug21-24:14:30(Ihr Smins)£9.50(£8,50)(£6.50C) 1617 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 27
TheJazzBar,IaChambersStreet•01312204298•GridRef:E5
Singer/songwriterofexceptionaltalent,combiningjazzandfolkinfluenceswitha powerfulvoiceandgreatsongsinacompellingliveperformanceconcerttolaunchni liveCD.'Gobsmackinglygoodvoiceandtalentcomingoutofherears'ThreeWeeks Aug13:1900(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) 3031 123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728
NICKPYNN-OPAQUE
InlinguaEdinburgh,29HanoverStreet»01312205119-GridReftD4
Usingfiddle,guitar,dulcimer,basspedalsandloops.Fringemusicaward-winnerNi Pynnplaysoriginalmusicfromhispastandfuturesoloalbums.'Amagicalfind night'Scotsman.*****ThreeWeeks.www.nickpynn.co.uk
PreviewAug3:22.00(Ihr)£5.00(£4.00) PreviewAug4:1800(Ihr)£5.00(£4.00) Aug5,11-12,18-19,25-26:1800(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00)Aug7-10,14-17,21-24:2100(Ihr)£7.00(£5.( 456789 10II 12 1415 161718 192021 2223242526272829x
NIKI KINGWITH MARCUS FORD- TWELVEO'CLOC TALES'
BruntonTheatre,LadywellWay,Musselburgh«01316652240•GridRef:F6
PerrierJazzVocalistAward-winnerNikiKingpresentshernewshowwithguitarist MarcusFord.Theshowfeaturesjazzstandardsfromhercritically-acclaimedalbum performedinherownuniquestyle.
AugIS: I9:30(2hrs)£13.00(£10.50) 293031 2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 2627282930
NORTHSEAGASIN CONCERT
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405•GridRef:F Afterlastyear'ssell-outFringeshow,'NorthSeaGas',oneofScotland'smostpopuls bands,returnwithmoresongs,musicandhumour.Thisyear'sshowwillcoincidewim» thereleaseoftheiralbum.
Aug25:21:00(IhrISmins)£10.00(£8.00) j 293031 2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324 25 2627282930j
OLAONABULE-THE DEVOUREDMANTOUR
Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083»GridReftE5
Britain'sfinestsoulsinger/songwriter,OlaOnabulepremiereshisnewalbumThe DevouredMan'-acollectionof12powerfullyintrospectivesongs.'Struckspeechles hypnotisedandcompletelytakeninbytheshow'BBC. www.myspace.com/olaonabule Aug19-22:23:30(Ihr30mins)£7.00
MUSIC
VISITTHEFRINGESHOP ONTHEROYALMILE TakehomeapieceofFringe2007 fringe shop C presents... everything foreverybodyevery night Thsz; Midnight Carousel Bewitchingbeautiesanddecadentbeastssumptuousnight-timecircusofcabaret, burlesque,andotherdarkdoings & C centra* fbdretbar -^,v Likehavingthebestcomedians ‘ r, kickbackanthefringe frontinyour room... ifewiswn Cbaraka Jazz,bands, livecocktails, events, late,latebars- mWUOTMBW-,,, drinkanddancetilldawn o, CbarakaandC C venues vibrant vivacious variety afeastofinternationalnewworkforoursixteenthfringe boxoffice08452601234onlineprogrannewi seepage207,45, 138,47forshowinformation
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OLDBLINDDOGS AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace•01313461405•GridRef:F OneoftheoriginalcuttingedgeoutfitsinScotland'scontinuingnewrootsrevival! Theenergeticmixofsongsandtuneswithpolishedvocals,soaringfiddleandstirrinj pipespunctuatedbythedynamicpercussionofdjembeandconga. Aug13:21J0(lhrISmins)£I200(£I0.00) 293031I23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728»3031, OLDSAINTPAUL'SFESTIVALEVENSONG OldSaintPaul'sChurch,JeffreyStreet 01312260000•GridRef:D5 jTraditionalchoralEvensongandBenedictionwiththechoirandorganofhistoricOI< SaintPaul'sChurch.Including:Stanford's'EveningServiceinG';andBairstow'santhem 'Letallmortalfleshkeepsilence.' Aug26:I8:30(lhr30mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) ^ 293031i2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 26 272829303i( OLDSAINTPAUL'SFESTIVALMASSES OldSaintPaul'sChurch,JeffreyStreet»01312260000»GridRef:D5 TraditionalworshipinhistoricOldSaintPaul'swithfinechoralandorganmusic including:Gounod's'MesseSolennelledeSainteCecile'(Aug12),Britten's'Missa Brevis'(Aug19),Haydn's'MissainAngustiis'(NelsonMass)(Aug26). Aug12,19,26:I0:30(2hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed) 29X31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223242526 2728»X3i 150
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24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
ORKESTRADELSOL
PrfcestrodelSol
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens•01316678940•GridReftF5
AriotousmusicalcarnivalwithEdinburgh'sownmaverickbrassbandOrkestradel Sol.Suspendyourdisbeliefandpreparetowaltz,tangoandpolkaaroundtheworld withtheseunrulyminstrels-atrulyfunandmemorableexperience! Aug13-14,21:20.<X)(lhrIQmins)£I0.00(£7.00) 29303i123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 6 17 18 9 2021 22 22 2- 22 2,~
}ORKNEYJAZZATTHEGUILDFORD
GuildfordArms,IWestRegisterStreet(offEastEndPrincesStreet)• 01315564312•GridReftDS
Dixietoswingwith.K.R.TrioandDixie6featuring:RoyWilliams(London)-Fiona Duncan/DiplomatsofJazz.ExcellentOrkneyrealalesandgreatmusic. Details:www.guildfordarms.com Aug3-14:2lfl0(3hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed) 29303i :345 6 789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
OUTOFTHEBLUE
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridReftE5
Thesuitedandbootedbrillianceofthisall-malevocalsensationreturnswithanew comicconcoctionofacappella.'Bravo'Metro.'Ifyoudon'thavefun,youareofficially thecurmudgeonofthemillennium'Scotsman. Aug4-10,15-17,21-24: 13:00(SOmins)£8.50(£7.50)(£5.50C) Aug11,18-19,25-26:13:00(SOmins)£9.50(£8.50)(£6.50C)
Aug20,27:13:00(SOmins)£7,50(£6.50)(£4.50C) HEI1 293031 456789 10 II 2 1415 161718 192021 222324252627
THEOXFORDGARGOYLES-JAZZACAPPELLA
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridReftE5
EuropeanCollegiateACappellachampionspresentadeliciousvocalcocktail,shaking upSimoneandSinatrawithTheBeachBoysandDisney!Soulfulsolos,heavenly harmoniesandscaldinghotscat.'SheerBrilliance'ThreeWeeks.
Aug19,25-26:12:30(SOmins)£9.50(£8.50)(£6.50C)
Aug20,27: 12:30(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50)(£4.50Q
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PAINTING MUSIC-THECOLOUROFSOUND
Ctoo,StColumba'sbytheCastle,JohnstonTerrace*08452601234•GridReftE4
Inspiredmusicalmixofenchantingchambermusicpiecesandlivepainting.Explore thecolourofsound.'Uniquechancetoperceivemusicinacompellingandfreshway' ThreeWeeks.Includesfreeoriginalartworkprizedraw.
18:30(Ihr)£6.50(£5.50)(£4.50C)
PARALLELOGRAM
PETERMORRISON-MUSICONASUMMERNIGHT
MUSIC
Aug2-3,13,20,27:
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:18:30(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50)(£5.50Q Aug11-12,18,25-26:18:30(Ihr)£8.50(£750.00)(£6.50C) HEn 29X3 2345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627 PAPRIKABALKANICUS 91 TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens*01316678940•GridReftF5 PaprikaBalkanicusplayafieryblendofBalkan,EasternEuropeanandGypsymusic. FromtheUKtoJapan,theirelectrifyingshowoffantasticmusicianshipandirresistible tunesmakeseveryonesing,danceandcallformore! ( Aug20:2100(IhrIQmins)£10.00(£8.00) ti 293031 2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22232425262728293031
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Parallelogram AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405•GridReftFI ^ ParallelogramisLauplusBrianFinnegan,PeteWareham,JohnBlease,Oli ; Hayhurst-allheavyweightsofleft-of-centremusicinjazzandtraditionalmusic. '...anentirelynewsound,homogeneous,interesting,attimesjustsimply rockin'!'(CommissionedbyPRSF) Aug9:I9:l5(lhrISmins)£12.00(£10.00) 293031 2345 6789
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EXCITE Sense the excitement. TheworldcomestotheFringeontheRoyalMile lookingforsomethingtogetexcitedabout. Weliketothinkoursupporthelpsmakeithappen. The Royal Bankonthe Royal Mile 5-27August2007 Make it happen DDC a* KD3 TheRoyalBankofScotland
PeterMorrison BruntonTheatre,LadywellWay,Musselburgh*01316652240•GridReftF6 Expectallthatisgoodinpopularentertainmentandyouwon'tbedisappointed. )1 IncludessongsforeveryonefromWestEndandBroadway,musicfromthemovies, musicaltreasuresandaweeceilidh. Aug18:19:30(2hrs)£13.00(£10.50) 29303U2345 6789 10 11 12 13
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PROKOFIEVLATE
RoyalOver-SeasLeague,OverseasHouse,100PrincesSt•01312260000•GridReftD3
ViolinandpianoduoVictoriaandEleniMavnomoustakiperformtheViolinSonataNo. I'plusProkofiev'ssuiteofmusicfromtheballet'RomeoandJuliet,'perfomedbypianist DanieldeBorah.Hotchocolateandtabletafterwardsincluded,www.roslarts.co.uk '-29Aug22:22:30(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00) 3031 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 232425262728293031
IPURE INSPIRATION-FREE
!ifKanoLaughingHorse@MeadowBar,42-44BuccleuchStreet•01316676907'GridReftF6
Anaccomplishedartistandmusician,Kara'soriginalmusicblendsthesoundsofJohn Denver,TracyChapmanandtheIndigoGirls,leavingyouwantingmore.Checkout thewebsite:www.myspace.com/theofficialkaraortheFreeFestivalsite: www.freefestival.co.uk. Aug4-5:15:05(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Europeanpremiere f 293031 12345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930311
Iv RACHELUNTHANK&THEWINTERSET
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405•GridReftFI
Scottishalbumlaunchoverthreeintimateshows.Theall-girlquartetarewarm,witty, j| boldandrespectfulwithNorthumbriantraditions.LastEdinburghconcertsoldout |i Debutalbum:'FolkAlbumoftheYear'MojoMagazine,www.rachelunthank.com 1, Aug19:18:30(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00) Aug19:21:30(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00)
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I RACHMANINOVAFTERLUNCH
RoyalOver-SeasLeague,OverseasHouse,100PrincesSt*01312260000 GridReftD3 MusicbyRachmaninovandothercomposersperformedbyaward-winningmusicians including:tenorAndrewGoodwin,cellistBrianO'KaneandpianistDanieldeBorah. DifferentprogrammesandartistsforeachconcertTea/coffeeandshortbread afterwardsincluded,www.roslarts.co.uk lj 29Aug14,23:14:00(Ihr)£10,00(£8.00) 3031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22H 24252627282930311
lTHERATPACK-FOREVERSWINGING FusedVisionProductions C,ChambersStreet•08452601234«GridReftE5
Startspreadingthenews!ThenewlivemusicswingsensationblastsintoEdinburgh. TheenergeticmeleemakesamoveontheFestivalwithsharpsuitsandsmooth vocals.Partyandplayamongthestars,includingFrank,SammyandDean. Aug12,18-19,23,26:23:45(lhr5mins)£10.50(£9.50)
Aug13,20,27:23:45(lhr5mins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug14-17,21-24:23:45(lhr5mins)£9.50(£8.50) -2930311234567891011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324i 2627
RAVELLATE
RoyalOven-SeasLeague,OverseasHouse,100PrincesSt•01312260000 GridReftD3
TwoofRavel'sgreatestworks-'Gasparddela-Nuit'andthe'StringQuartetinF' performedbyDannyDriver,piano,andtheAntipodesQuartetHotchocolateand Scottishtabletafterwardsincluded,www.roslarts.co.uk Aug15:22:30(Ihr)£10,00(£8.00)
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RAYWILSON BAND
RayWilson
MadDogs,38aGeorgeStreet>01312260000•GridReftD4
Followingsell-outshows,thevoiceofGenesisandStiltskinisbackwithstoriesand classicsongsincludingNo.Is'Inside,''YetAnotherDay,'plus'Shipwrecked'and 'Change.'Oneofthefinestvoicesinclassicrock.AcousticShows:17th&18th. www.raywilson.net Aug9-11,16-18,23,25:20P0(lhr30mins)£10.00(£8.00) 29303M23456789 10 11 12 '3 14 15 16 17 18 192021 27 23 2425 262728»303i
RAZORLIGHTAND EDITORS
TontheFringe
MeadowbankStadium,139LondonRoad•08701690100•GridRef:C6
EDDI READER
Assembly@TheQueen'sHall,ClerkSt•01316682019or01316233030 GridReftG6
EddiReaderreturnstoEdinburghfollowingherhighly-acclaimedalbum,'Peacetime.' ThebandincludeslongstandingcollaboratorsBooHewerdine,RoyDoddsand renownedtraditionalfolkmusiciansJohnMcCusker.AlanKellyandKevinMcGuire. Oneofpopularmusic'smostthrillingperformers. Aug23-24:I9:30(lhr30mins)£2100(£17.50) 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24 25262728293031
THE REALLYTERRIBLEORCHESTRA
CanongateKirk,Canongate,RoyalMile•01312260000•GridReftD6
YourlastchancetohearTheReallyTerribleOrchestrabeforetheireagerlyawaited LondondebutattheprestigiousCadoganHallon3rdNovember.Lastyear'sconcert soldoutbyendofJune-hurry!
Sep2:17:00(Ihr)£6.00(£5.00) 293031 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 2627282930311
JOHN RENBOURN
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405*GridReftFI Foundingmemberoftheinfluentialfolk/jazzfusionband'Pentangle.'Thislegendary fingerstyleguitaristplaysmaterialfromhisextensive,highlyoriginalrepertoire, spanningCelticclassicsthroughtojazz/bluesandearlymusictranscriptions. Aug14:I9:l5(lhrISmins)£12.00(£10.00)
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ROBINGUTHRIE:LUMIERE
Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083•GridReftE5
Settoananimatedbackground,CocteauTwinfounderRobinGuthrie'sstunning multi-mediashowisasublimecollectionofatmosphericguitar-basedinstrumentals withlayersoftreatedguitars,texturesandcyclicmelodiesoftrulyhypnoticbeauty. Aug13-14:23:30(IhrISmins)£15.00
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ROBIN HARPERANDFRIENDS
TheatreWorkshop,34HamiltonPlace•01312265425-GridReftB2
Amusicalmiscellany,mostlytheoldfolksongsoftheSixties,plusaneclecticmixofguitar, jazz,andasupriseortwofromwhoeverdropsby.AllproceedstoChildLineScodand. Aug13-18:20:30(IhrIQmins)£7.00(£5.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303m
ROMANTIC BARTOK
StMark'sartSpace,7CastleTerrace*01312281155*GridReftE3
ALondonduo(violinandpiano)willperformlitde-known'SonatainEminor'byBela Bartok,togetherwith'LoveSong'fromJoseySienandNinoRota's'Improvisation.' Musicworthlisteningtoandknowing... Aug23:17:30(SOmins)£10.00(£7.00)(£5.00Q
Aug24:I2:30(50mins)£10.00(£7.00)(£5.00C)
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RONNIE IRELAND PRESENTSTHEDUKEAND MR PORfER
Valvona&Crolla,19ElmRow•01315567800•GridRef:B6
ThegreatsongsofmusicallegendsDukeEllingtonandColePorter.Acdaimedjazz vocalistRonnieIreland,accompaniedbyaward-winnersGedBrockieandKennyEllis, presentshisfavouritesongs.Unforgettablestyleandclass. Aug7,24:17:45(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00) Aug12,18:15:00(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24 252627282930311
SACREDSPACE
StJohn's,CornerofPrincesStreetandLothianRoad"01312297565•GridRef:E3
Experiencethestillnessandmysteryofourbeautifulcandle-litchurch.Livemusicand silenceinthemidstofabusyfestival.Reflectonyourhopesfor'powerandfreedom' intheworldin2007. Aug6-10,13-17,20-24:21:30(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) UKpremiere 6789 10 1213 14 II 16 17 18192021 2223 2425262728293031
MUSIC
Oneofthebiggestandcoolestbands.Twoamazingalbumsand 100sofexcellentliveshowsbehindthem.SupportedbyanotheroftheUK'smostpromisingacts. Aug26:16:00(5hrs30mins)£28.50 UKpremiere 293031 2345 6789 10 M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 26 2728293031
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SALSACELTICA
Assembly@TheQueen'sHall,ClerkSf01316682019or01316233030•GridRetG6
Auniquegatheringofmusiciansfromtwoverydifferentmusicalculturesandfirmly establishedasoneofthemostexcitingworldmusic/folkgroupsintheUK.Salsa Celticareturnforaone-offEdinburghFestivalappearance. Aug22: 19:00(Ihr30mins)£15.00(£1100)»3031123156789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 232425262728293031
SAMBASENE& DIWAN
TheJazzBar,IaChambersStreet•01312204298•GridReftE5 '
JazzygroovesandAfro-beatsfromSenegal.Originalsongswithinfectiousguitar licksandirresistibledancebeats.African/Scottishfour-pieceband(guitars,vocals, percussion)andchangingline-upofspecialguests. Aug5-26:21:00(Ihr)£8.00(£5.00)
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SCHOENBERG LATE
RoyalOver-SeasLeague,OverseasHouse,100PrincesSt•01312260000"GridRef:D3
Schoenberg'slusciousstringsextetVerklarteNacht,performedbytheAntipodes QuartetwithFionaWinning,violaandBrianO'Kane,cello.PianistDannyDriver openstheprogrammewithRichardSisson'sCrowd.Hotchocolateandtablet afterwardsincluded,www.roslarts.co.uk Aug17:22:30(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00) 29303M23356789 10 M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
SCHUMANNANDDEBUSSY
StMark'sartSpace,7CastleTerrace•01312281155•GridRef:E3
Theseminalfiguresandtheirinfluence(separateperformancesontwonights). Schumann-RomanceandfantasyandhisinfluenceonRussiancomposers. Debussy-Impressionism;soundsandcoloursaffectingSpanishandLatinAmerican composers.
Aug6,8: 17:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00)
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SCHUMANN KREISLERIANA
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet•01312253847•GridRef:D
London-basedpianistGeoffreyDancerplaysSchumann'smaturemasterpiece precededbyMozart'smosteloquentpianosonatainFmajor,'K533/494.' Aug16:12:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00)
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LISASCOTT
SweetGrassmarket2,ApexInternationalHotel,31-35Grassmarket•08702410136f GridRef:E4
FromBillieHolidaytoFrankSinatra,LisaScottsingswithpassionandhumour;with.1 easeandsophistication.Hermature,moodyvoiceiscomplementedbysuperb GeorgeKingonpianoandthelegendaryTotoMcNaughtonondrums. Aug10-12: 19:15(Ihr)£7,50(£6.50)293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303
SCOTTISHCLARINETQUARTET
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet•01312253847•GridRef:D. ImmerseyourselfinByrdandBach(Nth)andfeeltheforceofShostakovich 'r (26th).'Brilliantentertainmentofseriousquality'SundayTimes.'Thevisionofits commissioning...thevirtuosityoftheplayers'Herald. www.scq.org.uk Aug11:16:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) Aug26: I4:l5(lhr)£8.00(£6.00) : 293031 2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 26 272829»31
SCOTTISH FOLK N*ROLL
TheLiquidRoom,9cVictoriaStreet•08701690100 GridRef.E4
ScochaisoneofScotland'spremierfolkbands.Fromhauntingballadstoroof-raising, refrains,aScochagigiscrammedfullofthe'feelgoodfactor.' Aug10:I9:30(2hrs)£10.00 \ 293031 12345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303!
SCOTTISH FOLKROOTS&OFFSHOOTS
MUSIC
1 call 0131 226 000C
THE BLACK AND WHITE RAINBOW PRESENTS DRACULA - A DOSE OF VICTORIAN EMOTION, VIOLENCE AND EROTICISM; THE BACCHAE VENGEFUL MAGICIANS, JAZZ-AGE OPULENCE AND ANCIENT GREEK BRUTALITY; AND FAMILY FAVOURITETHENEW MAGIC SHOW WITH AMAZINGLY ENERGETIC AWARD-WINNING MAGICIAN SIMON EVANS. EVERYTHINGEDINBURGHSHOULDBEIN.. NEW SHOWS DRACUIA bybramstoker adaptedby blackandwhite rainbow THEBACCHAE byeuripides adaptedbySimoneuans MAGIC SHOW 3-27 August at C venues C venues vibrant vivacious variety Aj boxofficehotline08452601234or ’gwww.CtheFestival seepage 186,174,79forshowinformation
Aug3-26:18:45(Ihr)£5.00 ' 345678910IM2 13 1415 161718192021 2223242526272829X31 SCOTTISH PIPING StMark'sartSpace,?CastleTerrace•01312281155»GridRef:E3 MembersoftheRSPSwillonceagainperformtraditionalbagpipemusic,bothonthafi Great/Highlandpipeandonsmallpipes.Avarietyofmusicispromised,incudingthei classicalCeolMoror'BigMusic'ofPiobaireachd. Aug20,27:2a00(lhr45mins)£8,00(£6.00)• 29x31 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22232425 2627 2829x31| SCOTTISHSINFONIA-CONDUCTORNEILMANTLE GreyfriarsKirk,GreyfriarsPlace,CandlemakerRow*01312260000ForCadenza Choirpleasecall01314412015•GridRef:E5 Mozart's'Prague'Symphony;'Exultate,Jubilate.'Mahler's'SymphonyNo.4inG'- < soloistNatashaDay.OurMahlercyclehasspreadSinfonia'snameworldwide.Come| andfindoutwhy! Aug26:I9:30(lhr40mins)£10.00(£8.00)(£3.00C) ‘ 29»31 2345 6789 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24 25 26 272829x31^ SCOTTISH SONGSBYLAVEROCK LaverockFolkTriofeaturingCoreenScottwithBillCrookandDiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket•01312258961•GridRef:E4 Amustforvisitorsandnativesalike.RegularperformersatEdinburghandStirling Castles,letLaverock'svocalharmoniestakeyouonajourneyfromBonniePrince Charlie'sJacobiteadventurestoRobertBurnsandcontemporarysongs. Aug20-25:19:30(Ihr)£7.00(£6.00) 29X31 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26272829X3i 154
TheRoyalOak,InfirmaryStreet,SouthBridge*01315572976•GridRef:E5 FromhistoricalballadstothelovesongsofRobertBurns,enjoyaneveningof ScottishsonganditstransatlanticoffshootsinEdinburgh'smostintimatefolkpub. Performedbythecapital'saward-winningsingerand2006Fringesell-out www.davidferrard.com
24 hour box office at vww.edfringe.com
SHANGHAITO MEMPHIS,ORPOORLYREMEMBERED,BADLYWRITTEN STORIESOF MUSICANDLOVE
BmesDalton
Medina&Negociants,45-47LothianStreet»01312256313 GridReftF5
Singing,excitingharmonicaplaying,insightfulmeanderingandsomeinteresting charaaers.JamesDaltonbreaksthemouldofstorytellingsinger/songwriterswithhis firstone-manshow.
Aug8-12,15-19,22-26:22:30(Ihr)£4.00(£3.00) UKpremiere 13031123456 89 10 II 12 3H15 16 17 18 19202122232425262728293031
SHINEATTHELOT
Kombetry,AriaSouder,DenverJacobs,Chr mdtnanymore
TheLot,4Grassmarket•01312259922•GridRef:E4 Eachnightwefeatureanewinternationalartistwiththreesupportingartists, promisingtodeliverfantasticentertainment
Aug6:22:30(2hrs)£100
Aug7-15:2230(2hrs)£7,00(£5.00) Worldpremiere 13031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
jjSHOOGLENIFTY
1Shoog/emfty
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens*01316678940•GridRef:F5
j'folk/fusionLikeadanceclubatavillagehall,ShoogleniftyisattheforefrontoftheScottish
Celticmusicscene.PlayingmusicfromtheacclaimednewalbumTroots,1 Jexpecttheirtrademarkcombinationofsuperbmusicianship,ensemblecohesionand >inventiveness.
iAug6-8:20:00(IhrIOmins)£1200 bso3i 2345 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425 262728»3031
jSHOOSHOOBABY- NEVERUNDERDRESSED!
^ShooShooBaby
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridReftF5
.Fabulouslyglamorousmusicaldouble-actreturnsafter2006triumph'Delicious!', >applyinglashingsoftongue-in-cheekhumourtosongsyouthoughtyouknew. <'Outstandingvoices'ThreeWeeks.'Hotticketforasliceoftopcabaret'one4review. www.shooshoobaby.co.uk
PreviewAug1-4:I7:l5(lhr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:17:15(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) ..Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: I7:l5(lhr)£I0.00(£9.Q0) EE31 13303 12345678910II 1213 415 1617181920212223242526272829303
SHOSTAKOVICHSYMPHONYNO.7 LENINGRAD'/ TAKEMITSU(SCOTTISH PREMIERE)
j KinburghFestivalSymphonyOrchestra j 5tMary'sCathedral,PalmerstonPlace 01312260000•GridRef:EI
IOver100musiciansfromtheBBCSSO,RSNO,HalleandtheUK'stopfreelance >layersunitetoperformShostakovich'smighty7thSymphony,'Leningrad.'All >roceedstotheCharityforMusicInHospitals. J Aug4:2000(2hrs)£1200(£8.00)(£5.00C) s303i :3456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 262728b3031 iTHESHUFFLECLUB
SILHOUETTEANTOINETTE PRESENTSLETTHEM
EATCAKE
SilhouetteAntoinette TheJazzBar,IaChambersStreet»01312204298•GridReftES
SirensongstressSilhouetteexistswherethecourtofLouisXVImeetsTheWeimar Cabaretaplaceofdancing,decadenceanddecay.Sheiseveryone'sfindesiede fantasy,hewnofdarkestcrimsonjazz. Aug20-22:I9:30(lhr)£5.00(£4.00) Aug23-24:13:00(Ihr)£5.00(£4.00) Worldpremiere b303 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25262728B3031
SILVERCHAIR
EdinburghCornExchange,11NewmarketRd,Slateford•08701690100•GridReftFI OneofAustralia'sfinestrockexports.Powerfulindierock. AugII: 19:30(3hrs)£16.00 UKpremiere b3031 I2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728293031
SINGINGTHESCOTSSONGSAND BALLADS
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace•01313461405•GridReftFI Pete,TomandArthurbringpowerfulandeffectivefiddle,whistleandmelodeonto underscorethreebigvoicesinacolourful,broadsweepofScotssong.Featuring ElizabethStewartdoyenneofnorth-easttraditionalsingers. www.springthyme.co.uk/ssw Aug14:2l:00(lhrISmins)£l200(£l0.00) Aug15:19:15(IhrISmins)£I200(£I0.0Q) B303M23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728b3031
SOFTSHOESKIFFLE BAND
SoftShoeSkiffleBand NationalMuseumofScotland,ChambersStreet•01312474422•GridReftE5 SkiffleandPophitsfromthe50s,60sand70s.Hearagain'MyOldMan'sADustman,' TomDooley,''SingingtheBlues,''MemoriesareMadeFromThis,''AmazingGrace' andmanymore-agreatnightout Aug9-10:I9:30(2hrsISmins)£11.00(£9,00) b303M2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 262728293031
MUSIC
fringe
ShuffleClub TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens•01316678940«GridRef:F5 !Backfortheirthirdconsecutiveyearandreadytoleaveyouflatonyourbackand gaspingforbreath.Dancehallmayhematitsfinest!Pin-stripedsuitsandaglimpseof Suspenderisderigueur. “jtil29Aug3-5,9-1116-19,23-26:23:45(2hrs)£10.00(£8.00) »-• 23456789 10 II 12 13141516 17 18 1920212223 2425262728B303I SILENTDISCO-VISUALGALAXY piirno/fPresentsinassociationwithUnd, >jMcEwanHall,BristoSquare•08707453083•GridRef:F5 MissedusatGlastonburyorTinthePark?Themostunusualnightoutatthe Festival,andthebiggestTwoshowsinoneplusliveinteractivevisuals-disco,rave (andloungeall-in.Eargasmsguaranteed! Hug10-19:2200(Shrs)£10.00 3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19202122232425262728b30 TELLTHEWORLDWHATYOUTHINK Uploadyourownreviewson www.eafringe.com/reviews
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THESOLOMON SISTERS
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare•01315566550•GridReftF5
Yiddishvaudeville,comedyandglia.CabaretfromthegoldenageofNewYork's Yiddishtheatre.PreviousperformancesincludeRoyalFestivalHall,HackneyEmpire, SohoTheatreandBBCRadioLondon.'Realstagepresence'Times.'Evocative Klezmer'EveningStandard.
PreviewAug1-3:20:20(lhr)£5.00Aug4-9,13,15-16,20,22-23,27:20:20(lhr)£8.50(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:20:20(Ihr)£10.00(£8.50) Worldpremiere•EEH ii34J678910II 1213 1415 1617181920 222324252627
SOMACLUB NIGHT
CabaretVoltaire,36BlairStreet•08701690100•GridRef:E5
Slamreturnforthe3rdyearrunning,thistimeaspartoftheir'HumanResponse' tourcelebratingthereleaseofthenewalbum.JoinedbylabelmatesSiliconeSoul andOctogenforanothergreatsomaparty. Aug24:23:00(6hn>)£8.00 UKpremiere 29303i123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24 252627282?30311
SONGSOFSCOTLAND
BrianBannatyne-Scott
CanongateKirk,Canongate,RoyalMile•01312260000•GridRef:D6
SongsandduetsbyBeethovenandHaydnperformedbytwoofScotland'sfinest singers,BrianBannatyne-ScottandLornaAnderson,accompaniedbyJanWaterfield, includingsettingsofBurns,inoneofthemostbeautifulvenuesinEdinburgh. Aug12:17.-00(IhrISmins)£1100(£10.00) 293031 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
SONNETSANDSERENADES
Valvona&Crolla,19ElmRow•01315567800-GridRef:B6 LouisdeBernieresandtheAntoniusPlayersreturnwiththeirsell-outshow ofpoetryandmusic.Beethoven,ballads,jokesandreels,animpressiverangeof instruments,Louis'ownpoetry!Thiseventisguaranteedtomoveandentertain. Aug4,6,10:17:45(IhrIOmins)£10.00(£8.00) Aug5,7,11: I5:00(lhrlOmins)£10.00(£8.00) Aug8-9:2000(IhrIOmins)£10.00(£8.00) Aug14:13£X)(IhrIOmins)£10,00(£8.00) 29303112345 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303m
SOPHIERAMSAY,BYYONCASTLEWA'
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPlace•08717500077•GridReftE6 SingingaboutJacobitebattlesandBurns'pastorallovemaking,Sophiereturns followinglastyear'ssell-outshow,'Cornin'thro'theRye.'Thisisapuretasteof Scodand:beautifulperson,beautifulsongs,beautifulshow'****Scotsman. Aug6-11,13-18,20-25:13:55(SOmins)£7.00(£5.00) WMl 56789 10 II 213 1415 16 1718192021 22232425262728293031
SOUNDOFSEVENTEEN BIG BAND
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet*01312253847•GridRef:D4 Edinburgh'sbest-knownbigbandplayingarangeofstandardsandjazzchartswith greatsoloistsandfeaturingMartinMcQeeniesingingwonderfulsongswithsome speciallycommissionedarrangements.Don'tmiss! Aug19:I9:30(2hrs)£10.00(£8.00) 29303M23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22232425 262728293031
SOWETOGOSPELCHOIR-AFRICANSPIRIT
Assembly@AssemblyHall,MoundPlace•01316233030»GridRef:E4 Don'tmissGrammyAward-WinningSowetoGospelChoirastheyreturntothe Fringewiththeworldpremiereoftheirexhilaratingnewshow'AfricanSpirit' 'Spectacular'NewYorkTimes.'Trulyinspirational'*****Scotsman. Aug2-8:llOO(lhr)£I4.00(£IZOO) Aug9-26:IZOO(Ihr)£16.00(£14.00) Woridpremiere 29303111345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627282930311
THESPIRITOFSCOTLAND
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405•GridReftFI Experiencethehigh-energyperformanceofHarryMacFadyenfromPerthshire.He createsauniqueblendofpowerfulvocalsandfoot-tappinginstrumentals.'Engages hisaudiencewithease'FolkonTap.Bagpipes,guitar,mandolin,vocals. www.harrymacfadyen.co.uk Aug9-11,16-18:21:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) 29303i123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031i
MUSIC
For all your Fringe ticke call 0131 226 000 See 13ofthebrightestyoung comedians battleitoutatthefinalofthe RevelsStudentComedyAwardswithchortle.co.uk Venue: Pleasance Ace Dome Date: Tuesday 14thAugust2007 Time: Tickets:Startsat23.00£9.50(£8.50concessions)
MeltingPotTheatre&PaulLucasProductionspresent theAgoodtimefor wholefamily! Bristo Square 2-27 Aug (No 14 Aug) 13.35 (1hr) seepage237forshowinformation
24 hour box office at vww.edfringe.com
IPAULSTEEL
TontheFringe
CabaretVoltaire,36BlairStreet•08701690100•GridRef:E5
Debutalbum'AprilandI'tellsthetaleofaboy,hisimaginaryfriend,andthestruggles ofgrowingup.Describedas'theperfectheadphonesymphony'byUndertheRadar Magazine,hehassupportedJimNoirandEdHarcourt Aug17:I9fl0(3hrs)£650 UKpremiere 29303M2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223 2425 2627282930311
STRAVINSKYLATE mostARTS
RoyalOver-SeasLeague,OverseasHouse,100PrincesSt•01312260000•GridReftD3
Stravinsky's'SoldiersTaleSuite'plusworksbyAdes.TurnageandWeir,performedby TimothyOrpen,clarinet,JohnMyerscough,cello,andAlasdairBeatson,piano-closing theROSLARTS2007concertseries.Hotchocolateandtabletafterwardsincluded. www.roslarts.co.uk
B0Aug24:22:30(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00)
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SYMPHONYWITHOUTORCHESTRA
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet•01312253847•GridReftD4
StefanWarzyckiandAdrianSimsperformTchaikovsky's'PathetiqueSymphony'asit wasoriginallycomposed-forpianoduo.
Aug23:12:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00)
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MAMIET
TheLiquidRoom,9cVictoriaStreet•08701690100•GridReftE4
ComparedtoBillyBragg,MikeSkinnerandJoStrummer.ExcellentnewUKartist FavouriteofNMEandRadio I.Givesoutmixtapesofhisfavouritetunesafterthe show.
Aug19:19:00(3hrs)£12,50 UKpremiere 1303112345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22232425262728293031
THETABLE(STOLIK)
AssemblyAuroraNova,StStephen'sStreet 01316233030»GridRef:B3
Karbidocrewplaythespeciallymadeoriginaltable:awoodeninstrumentwith exceptionalanduniqueacousticproperties.It'sapieceoffurniturewithsoul. Sensitivetotheslightesttouchanduniquelyresonating.Musictreadstheboards!
PreviewAug3:15:10(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-5,10-12,17-19,24-26:15:10(Ihr)£13.00(£10.00)
Aug6,8-9,13,15-16,20,22-23,27:15:10(Ihr)£12.00(£9,00) UKpremiere 293 3456 89 10II 1213 415 161718 192021222324252627.
TAIZECHANTS&MORE
Rose
Venue45,39JeffreyStreet»01315560476•GridReftD5
Acalmingoasisforthespirit.Soul-nourishingchantsfromTaizeandbeyond.Intimate arrangementsbyregularsingersinEdinburgh'sancientstonespaces.Acappellaand withbaroquelute.AmidsttheresonantstonesofhistoricOldStPaul's. www.heartwoodmusic.com/rose.php Aug3,10,17,24: 13:30(Ihr)£6.00(£5.00)(£4.00SD)Aug4,11:17:00(Ihr)£7.00(£6.00)(£5.00SD) 293031 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324 2526272829303i
TAMWHITE-FLYINGSOLO2007
TamWhite
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405•GridReftFI
Ifyou'veseenTambefore,youjustknowthiswillbeagreatshow.Thatvoice.Unique. Ohhhh,thatvoice!PlussongsfromMuddyWaters,MoseAllison,BobDylan,Leonard Cohenetal...Must-see. Aug12:19:15(IhrISmins)£10.00(£8.00) 293031 2345 6789 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829x3M
TAMWHITE INCONCERT
TamWhite
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens•01316678940 GridReftF5
OneofthegreatEuropeanbluessingers,withanon-stagepresencewhichinsistswe willenjoyourselves.Hisauthenticallygravellyvoiceimpressesenormouslyandlingers prominentlyinthememory.Edinburgh'slocalherotoenjoy(withband). Aug19:20fl0(lhrIQmins)£13.00 293031 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22232425262728293031
THAT I GUY
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens 01316678940»GridReftF5
Likeaone-manbandpluckedfromthepagesofDr.Seuss.ThatI Guydelivers earthshakingfuturefunkfromthemagicpipetoaccompanyhismadcaplyricsabout turbosnails,meatstorms,andweaselpotpies. Aug22-26:23:00(IhrIQmins)£10.00(£8.00) 293031 23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 25 26 27282930311
THEGHOSTORCHESTRA-NEWSONGSOF LOVE ANDLOSS
MichaelaBetts(vox)RossLardner(guitar)RuthChan(piano) SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)»08702410136•GridRef:F4
'Classicsongs,stunningarrangements'BBCRadio2.Onehourofexquisitethree-part popharmoniesandclassically-styledpianoaugmentedwithintroductoryfilms.Written anddirectedbyDesBurkinshaw.www.myspace.com/thetheghostorchestra.com Aug20-26: 19:40(Ihr)£8.00(£7,00) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728293031
TODDGORDONANDTHEGREATAMERICAN SONGBOOK
BruntonTheatre,LadywellWay,Musselburgh 01316652240•GridReftF6
OneofBritain'sleadingjazz/swingsingersperformsclassicsbyColePorter,Irving BerlinandRodgersandHart,suchas'JustOneofThoseThings'and'BlueSkies,'as wellasmarvellouslesser-performedgems. Aug23:19:30(2hrs)£13.00(£10.50) 293031 2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223 2425 262728293031
TOM RUSSELLAND MICHAELMARTIN
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405•GridReftFI FromTexas,RussellisoneofAmerica'sgreatestfolksingers.AcclaimedCDsinclude, 'TheManFromGodKnowsWhere,'and'Hotwalker.'Hisperformancewasa highlightofCambridgeFolkFestival2006. AugII:I9:l5(lhrISmins)£15.00 29303M2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 262728293031
TOMTOM CLUB
PenicuikFORYOURSOUL
TAIZE
VaultsSingers
StMark'sartSpace,7CastleTerrace-01312281155 GridRef:E3
Allthroughtheseasons,thisinformalgroupgatherstosinginancientstonevaultsaround Edinburgh omeandexperiencetherefreshmentwefindinthesetimelesschants.Aug1,25:1700(Ihr)£5.00(£4,00) s303i i2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 222374 25 2627282»«n
TAKE NOTE!WITH MOZARTAND HAYDN
StEdinburghGrandOpera
followingAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet‘01312253847•GridReftD4 lastyear'ssell-outshow,EGOreturnwithorchestraandsoloistsfora :oncertincludingHaydn's'NelsonMass'andexcerptsfromMozart's'CosiFanTutte.' EGO...a rarusparexcellence'Herald,www.edinburghgrandopera.comAug10,16,23:I9:30(2hrs)£10,00(£8.00) 29303, 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728293031
RedBull...Audaciousacrobatics,phenomenalbeatboxing,masterscratchingand
TRADITIONALSCOTTISH SINGING
StMark'sartSpace,7CastleTerrace-01312281155 GridReftE3 DundeeJuniorShowtimeChoirwillbeappearingforthethirdtimeattheFringe, supportedbythenewDundeeFreevoiceSingersSeniorCitizensChoir,givinga performanceofavarietyoftraditionalScottishandmodernshowsongs. Aug10:12:30(Ihr)£1.00 293031 2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22232425 2627282930311
MUSIC
Strut<6.FretProductionHouse E4UdderBELLY'sPasture,BristoSquare•08707453083•GridRef:F5 Morehavocthanacarcrash,moredancepartythanperformance,moreenergythan
indescribabledrumming.Thisishigh-energy,high-impactentertainment...itmustbe PreviewAug2-3:1600(Ihr)£6.00 Aug4-9,14-16,20-23,27: 1600(Ihr)£12.00(£10.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:I600(lhr)£13.50(£1100) Europeanpremiere»HSU 29303 2345678910II 12 1415 161718192021 222324252627
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TRiPLICITY
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet«01312253847•GridReftD4
ThecombinedtalentsofFrancesCooper(soprano),AnneLewis(mezzo-soprano) andColinDundas(piano)discover,throughthevocalmusicofRossini,Ravel,LesterCribb,Gurney,Gershwinandothersbesides,that'Allthatmattersisloveandwork.' Aug17:14:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00)
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TRUELIVE
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens*01316678940•GridRef:F5
Spontaneous,orchestrated,brilliant-TrueLiveareeverythingtheirnameindicatesand somuchmore.Abandofclassically-trainedmusicianswithastonishingquantitiesof talentblending100%livehiphop,jazz,classicalandbeatswithuber-coollyrics.Essential! Aug20-22:23:45(lhr30mins)£10.00(£8.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 232425262728293031
TSCHAIKOWSKY(ANDOTHERRUSSIANS)
MarkNadler
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030•GridRef:D4
'Brilliant!...Aninvolvinglessoninhistory,musicologyandhumanitytoldinrapidfire burstsofenergythatvergeongenius(well,madgenius)...Seetheshowyou'llbe talkingaboutfordays!'TimeOutNY.
PreviewAug2-3:I7:l0(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-22: 17:10(Ihr)£11.00(£9.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:I7:l0(lhr)£I200(£I0.00) Europeanpremiere•HEM 29303 2145678910II 12131415 161718192021 2223242526272829303m
THETWO IANS'GREATESTHITS
IanBruce
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405•GridRef:FI
IansBruceandWalkerarecharismaticsolofolkperformers.IntheEightiesand Ninetiestheywowedaudiencesasadynamicduo.Here'sarareopportunityto relivethatmagic.'Nowastedmoments!'saysHectorChristie.
Aug11: 17:45(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00)293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728s3031
THETWOTALLGIRLS
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace*01313461405•GridRef:FI
Intimateandsexy.GorgeousmusicfromtwoofScotland'smostinventiveand distinctiveartists,jazz-folksinger/songwriterSophieBancroftandCanadiancellist ChristineHanson.'Refreshingandutterlymagical'Hera/d Aug17-19:20fl0(Ihr)£10,00(£8.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22232425262728293031
UKULELEORCHESTRAOFGREATBRITAIN
Assembly@TheQueen'sHall,ClerkSt•01316682019or01316233030•GridReftG6
Theall-strumming,all-plucking,all-singingensembleturnkeymomentsofrockand rollhistoryintoahead-oncollisionbetweentheFloydandWagner.Askifflebandfor the21stcentury!
Aug9-11:19:30(Ihr20mins)£20.00(£18.00) 29303M23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829x31
UNDERBELLYLIVE@BABYBELLY
Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
'It'sUnderbellyLivethathasquicklyestablisheditselfashavingthemosteclectic programmeofmusicontheFringe'list.Thebestnewmusic. Seewww.underbelly.co.ukforfulllistingsofgigsduringtheFringe. Aug6-8,12-15,19-22:23:30(Ihr30mins)Pricesvaryfrom£7.00-£15.00 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 1617 18 192021 2223242526272829303i
UNDERBELLYLIVE@UNDERBELLY
UnderbellyProductions
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
ThebestnewmusicfromScotlandandbeyond.Intimategigsfromsomegreat names.Seewww.underbelly.co.ukforfullline-upsandgigsduringtheFringe. Aug3-22,24-26:2I.-Q0(2hrs)Pricesvaryfrom£7.00-£l5.00 29303 345678910II 1213 14IS 161718192021 2223242526272829303
UNION OF KNIVES
CabaretVoltaire,36BlairStreet•08701690100•GridRef:E5
Poundingrhythms,emotionally-chargedvocals,soaringguitarlinesgetrightundert skin.TateModernrecentlyinvitedthebandtowanderthegallerytofindaworko artwhichwouldinspirethemtowriteatrack.
Aug18:I9fl0(3hrs)£8.00 UKpremit 29x31 123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728s30
UPTHEBLOODYRAW!
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace•01313461405•GridRef:: CrossBorderBand,intheirinventive,livelyshowcelebratethehonestworkingma) fromlustyfarmerstocannyminerlads.'ShadesofScotlandandDurhammixedto createauniquepieceoffolktheatre!'M&BHerald. Aug6-8:21:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) H2 29»31 23456 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829x
VINCAFFESWINGJAZZDINNERS
Vincaffe,II MultreesWalk•01315570088•GridRef:C5
EnjoySwing2007JazzorPhilipContinisingingLouisPrimawhilstdiningincriticall) acclaimedVinCaffe.£29.50setmenuora-la-carte.Phone0131 5570088fordetails; Bookingessential. Aug1,8,12,15,19,22,29:Searingsat19:00,19:30,20:00,20:30£29.50 29X3112345678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23242526272829a':
VIVALDI: FOURSEASONS
CanongateKirk,Canongate,RoyalMile•01312260000•GridRef:D6 \
Possiblythebestknownmasterpiecesofalltime,Vivaldi'sspectacularviolin concertostellacompellingnarrativethatcarriesthelistenereffortlesslythrough ' thechangingyear.'Baroquemusicloversbookyourticketsnow'ThreeWeeks2006.' ’Unmissable’Edinburghguide.com2005. Aug19:20:00(lhr45mins)£10,00(£6.00) | 29x31 123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223242526272829x3
WAGOGO-FRUITSOFTHEBAOBAB
RoyalBotanicGardenEdinburgh,EastGate,7aInverleithRow*01315527171* ; GridRef:A2
ThelatestgenerationofthegreatEastAfricanperformingdynasty-theZawose family-bringtheirvibranttraditionalmusicandspectaulardancetotheheartofthe Botanies.Dazzlingoutdoorfamilyentertainmentforcharity.Donationswelcome. Aug8-19:I2:00(45mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) 29X31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19202i2223242526272829303
THEWAILIN’JENNYS
AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace•01313461405•GridRef:F
Threeextraordinaryvoices,onesingularvision.TheWailin'Jennyshaveevolvedinto farmorethanthemelodioussumoftheirindividualtalents,blowinginonafresh i acousticbreezefromCanada'smid-westernheartland. Aug20:I9:l5(lhrl5mins)£15.00 , 29x31 23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2223242526272829X31
WELCOME BACKTOHOTELCALIFORNIA
TheDutchEagles
Assembly@StGeorge'sWest,58ShandwickPlace•01316233030•GridRef:E2
MUSIC
For all your Fringe ticket call 0131 226 000C
! TheDutchEaglesmayjustbethebestEaglestributebandever.Theywilltakeyou backto'HotelCalifornia'andmanyotherunforgettableEagleshits.'Frighteningly authentic,exceptionalsinging,greatshow!'DutchTheatreGuide. PreviewAug3:22:30(lhr)£5.00 Aug4-6,8-9,13,15-16,20,22,27:22:30(Ihr)£12.00(£10.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:2230(Ihr)£13.00(£1200) UKpremiere•HB 29X: 345678910 II 1213 1415 16 171819202 222324252627 KANYEWEST TontheFringe EdinburghComExchange,11NewmarketRd,Slateford•08701690100•GridReftFIf Oneoftheworld'sbiggesthiphopnames.Bothperformerandproducer.Achance 1 toseehiminasmallervenuethanthehugeroomsheplaysusually. Aug16:I9:30(3hrs)£35.00 UKpremier^ 29x31 123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19202! 2223242526272829x3ii 158
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jWrimsica/Tricycle(KieranButler£MichelleWilson)
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•01312200885•GridRef:E5
Guitar.Violin.Originalsongs.Unanimouslyunique.'Moving,humorous,immensely entertaining...authentic1 Independent.'CrowdedHouseareanobviousreference point...oneofthemostupliftingmusicalexperiencesontheFringe'****Evening News.:W Preview***AdelaideAdvertiser.Aug2-4:12:50(SOmins)£4.00
Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26: 12:50(SOmins)£7.00(£6.00)Aug6-9,14-16,20-23:12:50(SOmins)£6.00(£5.00) HSU 29? 134567891011 12 1415 161718 19202122232425262728250:
HISTLEBINKIESINCONCERT
eWhistlebinkies
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet•01312253847•GridReftD4
HearthebestScottishacoustictraditionalmusic:theirfamousblendofpipes,fiddle, darsach,concertina,fluteanddrums.FeaturingunveilingofgroupportraitbyMartin BaillieandtheiradaimedthirdGreentraxalbum'Albanach.'www.whistlebinkies.net 29Aug25:19:30(2hrs)£10.00(£8.00) 303m2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 26272829303i
YELLOWHANDS
Assembly@StGeorge'sWest,58ShandwickPlace•01316233030•GridRef:E2
Followtheawe-inspiringanticsofthreeyellow-handedmusicalmaestrosasthey beltoutspectaculartunesandvirtuosoarrangementsusingeverythingtheycanfind! Germany'srecord-breakingmusicalextravaganzaintheirUKdebut'Ascurrilous wonder'MunchenMerkur.
Aug13-16:1200(Ihr)£I4.00(£I100) Aug17:l2KX)(lhr)£15.00(£13.00) Aug18-19,23,26:1700(Ihr)£15.00(£13.00) Aug20-22,27: 17:00(Ihr)£14.00(£12.00)
UKpremiere 29303i123456789 10II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627 - -
YIDDISHSONG PROJECT
TheLot,4Grassmarket•01312259922•GridRef:E4
Fromklezmertojazz,experiencetheraucousjoyfulnessandmelancholicbeautyof theYiddishmusicaltraditionandhearnewYiddishmusicperformedbythistrioStephanieBrickman(vocalist),PhilAlexander(piano/accordion),JoNicholson (clarinet). Aug16,18-22:22:15(Ihr30mins)£8.00(£7.00)
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THEWILDERS 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2324252627282930311
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens*01316678940•GridRef:F5
'IfthiswereoldSalem,they'dbeburnedatthestake.Theyplaylikethey're possessed.'TheWildersfromMissourimakeatriumphantreturnafterlastyear'sselloutrun.WatchtheseamazingHeraldAngelwinnersrockTheSpiegeltent! Aug22-28:20.00(IhrIOmins)£1200(£10.00) 293031 23456789 10 M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 25 26 27is293031
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IAcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace•01313461405•GridRef:FI '...playfromtheheartabouttheirOrkneyIslandsHomeland'CanberraTimes.'...put 4theirownspinontraditionaljigsandreels'DenverPost'...bendingtraditionaltunesto jazzy,tonalsurprises,keepingcrowdsguessing'SantaCruzMetro. 'Iwww.wrigleysisters.com Aug17:2l:00(lhrISmins)£IZOO(£IO.OO) -29303112345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 262728293031
YOUNGANDTHEDAMNED
Ccentral,CaritonHotel,NorthBridge•08452601234•GridReftD5 Anenergeticnightofraucousrock.'Onceineverygenerationabandcomesalong thatchangesthewaypeopleseetheworld.Untilthenwe'vegotYoungandthe Damned'PaulGadd.
Aug1-3,13,20,27:23:00(SOmins)£5.50(£4.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:2300(SOmins)£6.50(£5.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:2300(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50) WoHdpremiere•EE31 29303 12345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
MUSIC
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ABOUTSUFFERINGTHEYWERENEVERWRONG...
(THETROJANWOMEN)
HWSRembiko
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPlace•08717S00077•GridReftE6
Dr.PaulLudden'sbreathtakingworld-premiereopera,conductedbyLAOpera'sDaniel Faltus.FeaturingTaylorHeisley-Cook('destinedforBroadwaystardom...powerful singingvoice...commandingstagepresence'ThreeWeeks2005).www.rembiko.com PreviewAug3:13:30(Ihr20mins)£7.00(£5.00)
Aug5,8,10,14,17: 13:30(Ihr20mins)£9.00(£7.00) Worldpremiere•ECU tc31 .3 i5 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728»atn
AFRICA'SHEARTBEAT
AfricanChildren'sChoir
StAndrew's&StGeorge’sChurch,13GeorgeStreet•01312253847«GridReftD4
Followinglastyear'sdebutand4-starreviews,theAfricanChildren'sChoirreturn withanunmissableshow.Despitecomingfromdespairingcircumstances,they expresstheirdignityandundeniabletalentinacompelling,high-energycelebrationof theirAfricanculture.
Aug6-9,13-15,20-22,24:16:30(Ihr)£1100(£10.00)
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...AND PIANO MAKETHREE
LesDamesaTrois
StAndrew’s&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet•01312253847 GridReftD4
InnovativeAmericanoperatroupepresentsthisdelightfulromanticcomedyabouta man,awoman,and...apiano?Tryit-it'sspicy!FeaturingcoloraturasopranoPatrice Boyd,composer/pianist/tenorPhilipSeward,and'Elsie.'www.lesdames.com Aug20-21,23-25:I4:30(lhr)£8.00(£6.00) 3=30^23356789I0IM^^^^U^H920 21 C23 24 2S
AROUNDTHEWORLD...BROADWAYAND BEYOND!
Bohemians
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet*01312253847 GridReftD4
Followingtheir2006sell-outconcert,theBohemiansreturnwithanexcitingnew collectionofsongsfromstageandscreentakingyouonamusicaljourneytothe fourcornersoftheearth...andbeyond!
Aug21-22:19:30(2hrs)£10.00 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23242526272829303ii
ASBOITHE MUSICAL
ZTheatreCompany
Venue45,39JeffreyStreet-01315560476•GridReftD5
Seethestoryofonechav'squestfortheultimaterecognition-anASBO!Join Darrenforahostoftunes,burberryandsequinsashelies,cheatsandtapshisway toanASBO.
Aug6-11:16:25(45mins)£5.00(£4.00)
Aug13-17:16:40(45mins)£5.00(£400) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930311
BENNIE OTHELLA&THEJETS:THE MUSICALTRUE- CRIMESTORYOFANAMERICAN IDOL...AND HER EXTREMELYJEALOUSBACKUPSINGER
HWSRembiko
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPlace»08717500077»GridReftE6
Shakespeare!LiveRock!Regarding2005's'MacDaddyandLadyBeth':'Avisualandoral spectacleotherFringeshowswilldowelltomatch'ThreeWeeks.www.rembiko.com PreviewAug4:20:25(lhr30mins)£7.00(£5.00) Aug6,9,11,14,16,18:20:25(Ihr30mins)£9.00(£7.00) Worldpremiere HEai 293031123456 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930311
BLOOD FROMSTONE
CThroughTheWindowTheatre
Fromtoo,StColumba'sbytheCastle,JohnstonTerrace»08452601234«GridReftE4
breathtakingoneofourmosttalentedyoungplaywrightscomesanewblendofmusicandmotioninaplayquestioningthevalueofyourheart'sdesireliEightdistinctcharactershaveonenighttofindtheanswer.
Aug4-10,14-17:I7:30(lhr30mins)£9.50(£8.50) Aug11-12,18:I7:30(lhr30mins)£10.50(£9.50) Aug13:I7:30(lhr30mins)£8.50(£7.50) Worldpremiere»I 456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19202122232425262728
THE BONNETBLUE
The5633TheatreCompany
Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge•08452262721«GridReftES
Asmallmusicalsocietystrugglingtoputontheirownshowfindanunfinished manuscript.Rackedwithindecision,theyeventuallytakeiton.Dotheyhavewhatit| takes?Thisisapremierenottobemissed.
Aug21-27:19:00(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) Worldpi 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 25 26 2728293031I
THE DundeeBOYFRIENDSchoolsMusicTheatre
StThomasofAquinsHighSchool,2-20ChalmersStreet•01382438110•GridReftF4j
Fun-fillednight,setinVillaCapriceSchoolforyoungladies,withadelicious assortmentofcharacters-amongthemlove-lostPollyBrowne,desperatetofind thatcertainthingcalled'TheBoyFriend.'
Aug12:I9:30(2hrs)£9.00(£6.00) Aug13: I9:30(2hrs)£10.00(£7.00)293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293o3i
BREAKFASTWITHTHE ROMANTICS
JohnWebster,incorporatingmusicbyBrindaband j SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket•08702410136-GridRef:E4 Byron,Shelley,KeatsandLeighHunt-yesteryear'sFabFour?Comeandenjoya whirlwindmusicaltourofessential,revitalisedRomanticlyrics.Twocenturiesof ! creativityandhopeservedupwithdeliciouscoffeeandpastries. www.pathfinderaudio.co.uk
Aug20-27: 10.00(Ihr30mins)£8.00(£7.00) Europeanpremier^ 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 262728293031I
CHICAGO
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival
ChurchHillTheatre,MomingsideRoad•0131447011I GridReftH2
Astoryofmurder,greed,corruption,exploitation,adultery,andtreachery,allthose thingsweholdnearanddeartoourheartsasperformedbyGodwinHighSchool's students.Entertainmentthat'ssuretoplease.Goto:www.godwintheatre.orgfor moreinformation.
Aug7: 14:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug8:16:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug9:18:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug10:12:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) »30311234567 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031:
CHILDREN OF EDEN
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival
ChurchHillTheatre,MorningsideRoad•01314470111•GridReftH2
Thethemesoffemilies,relationships,andlearningtoletgoweavetheirwaythrough 'ChildrenofEden'-amusicalbasedonthefirstnine-and-a-halfchaptersofthebook ofGenesis.
Aug17:I0:20(lhr25mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug19:20:20(Ihr25mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug21:I8:20(lhr25mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug22:I4:20(lhr25mins)£6.00(£4,00)
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CHILDREN'S LETTERSTOGOD
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival
Greenside,IbRoyalTerrace•01315572124•GridReftC6 1
Acharmingshowthatexploressomeoften-askedquestionscommonnotonlyto 1 children,butalsotoadults.Whimsicalsongsandscenesfollowtheinnocentjoysand ) sometimessimplesorrowsofgrowingup.
Aug6: 14:15(Ihr30min$)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug7: 18:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug8:20:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug11:I2:l5(lhr30mins)£6,00(£4,00) HBfl:
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THECHOICEOF HERCULES
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TheZoo,140ThePleasance•01316626892•GridRef:F6
Herculesfacesadifficultdecision.PleasureandVirtuebattleitoutfortheheartofa hero!Whichwouldyouchoose...?AfunnewphysicaltheatreproductionofararelyperformedHandelcomicmasterpiece,www.terranulliusopera.com PreviewAug3-4:12:30(45mins)£4.00
Aug5,7,10-11,13,15,17-18,20,22,24-25:12:30(45mins)£6.00(£5.00) Worldpremiere• 253031I2J4J6789 10 II 1213 14IS 1617 18 192021 2223242S2627282930311
CHOON-HYANG:TRUE LOVE
tTheatreSeoul
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridReftE5
TheatreSeoul'sYouthMusicalCompanypresentsKorea'smostadoredtraditional lovestory.LoversChoon-HyangandMong-Ryongmustovercometreacheryand deceit,defendingwhat'smostimportanttothem-eachother.'Brimmingwith enthusiasm... ensemblemomentsarefaultless'Scotsman.
Aug10,14-17,21-24:11:30(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)(£5.50Q
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:11:30(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)(£6.50Q
Aug13,20,27:11:30(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50)(£4.50C) 2303!12345678910 II 12 13 14IS 16 1718 192021 2223242S2627
COMPANY
\KenmacProductions C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
aBobby-intelligent,charismatic,attractiveandunabashedlysingle.Joinusasweraise Sondheim'sglasstotheeternalbachelorwithhisdelightfullydysfunctionalmarriedfriends. award-winningmusicalaboutmarriageandthemythofthemodernman,featuringatopprofessionalcast
Aug12,18-19,25-26:20:20(lhr45mins)£I0.50(£9.S0)
Aug13,20,27:20:20(lhr45mins)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug14-17,21-24;2O20(lhr45mins)£9.50(£8.50) I?303112345678910 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 222324252627
THECONFESSIONSOFJULIAN PO
1 RoyalScottishAcademyofMusicandDrama Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge»08452262721•GridRef:E5
AstrangemanstumblesintoanevenstrangersmallAmericantownandsecrets begintounfold.WinneroftheNAMTFestivalinNewYork,thisbeautifulnew it musicalhasanastonishingtwistinthetale... Aug7,9,11,14,16,18,21,23,25:19:25(Ihr20mins)£8.50(£6.50) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 ' 18 192021 2223 2425 26272829303i
1 DEARBRUTUS
Kickline
StagebyStageEdinburghAcademy,42HendersonRow•07816671450• GridRef:B3
WorldpremiereofthefinalmusicalbyJulianSlade,composerof'SaladDays,'based onJ.M.Barrie'smasterpiece,withlyricsbyKitHesketh-Harvey.OnMidsummer'sEve, thespiritofPuckmustoncemorerekindlelostlovesanddreams. JJAug13-14,19,22:I9:00(2hreISmins)£8.00(£5.00) Aug16,18,20-21,25:l6KX)(2hrsISmins)£8.00(£5.00) Aug17,24: I4fl0(2hrsISmins)£8.00(£5.00)
Woridpremiere '293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
DIDOANDAENEAS
DidoandAeneas
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet*01312253847•
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AconcertperformanceofPurcell'soperawithstringensembledirectedfromthe harpsichordbyChristopherBucknallandwithsoloistsMarciaMcDougall(Dido), HenryManning(Aeneas)andElaineMaclnnes(Belinda). Aug11:1230(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) 29303 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
DISNEY:FRINGE FANTASIA
EdinburghMusicTheatre
StAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet 01312253847•GridRef:D4 Afterlastyear'ssell-outsuccess,'Copacabana,'EMTreturnswithamagicaljourney throughsomeofDisney'sbest-lovedtunes.From'TheJungleBook'to'TheLion King,'it'sallhere.Suitableforchildrenaged0-100! www.edinburghtheatre.co.uk Aug6-9:18:50(Ihr)£l0.00(£8.00) Aug6-9:20:35(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00) 5 6 7 8 9 0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
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DISNEY'SHIGH SCHOOLMUSICAL
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival ChurchHillTheatre,MorningsideRoad»01314470111•GridReftH2
FollowTroyandGabriellaastheymeet,fallforeachother,anddiscovertheirloveof singing.Ashowsuretomakeyoubounceinyourseatandkeepyoulaughing!
Aug7:12:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug8:I4:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug9:I6:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
AugII: I8:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4,00) Europeanpremiere 293031 2Jt5 67 8 9 10 II : 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303M
ELLA,MARILYN,MARLENE&ME
Melissa’MischievousMinx'Western(Australia)
TheVault,11 MerchantStreet•08452262721•GridRef:E5
Meetamisguidedwannabedesperatelyseekingpop-STAR-dom!EnterFairy GodmothersEllaFitzgerald,MarilynMonroeandMarleneDietrich.Awildcabaret fairytaleunfolds:painfullyfunny,obscenelyglamorous.'Western'sgorgeoussinging voiceservesherwell'Australian,www.melissawestern.com
PreviewAug6-8:2l:30(45mins)£5.00(£4.00)
Aug9-12,14-19,21-27:21:30(45mins)£8.00(£6.00) Worldpremiere-Em 293031 56789 10 II 12 1314IS 161718 192021 222324252627
THE ENCHANTED LOVERS-ANEWDIDO
NorfolkYouthMusicTheatre
Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge 08452262721•GridReftE5
A1986SouthBankShowcommission,'EnchantedLovers'isamodernisationof Purcell's'Dido&Aeneas'byHowardGoodall.Retainingmuchoftheoriginal,Goodall re-scoresandaddshisownoriginalitytocreateamodern,contemporarynewDido. Aug6: I6:l0(lhr)£5.00
Aug7-12:16:10(1hr)£7.00(£5.00) 2930 23 56 78 9 10 II 12 3 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930311
THE ENTERTAINERSAND FURELISE
DavidBroughtonandHelenBews(Piano)
StMark'sartSpace,7CastleTerrace•01312281155•GridRef:E3
HelenBews(piano)accompaniesshortstoriesreadbyDavidBroughton.'The Entertainers,'alight-heartedrompwithgirlsonthegame;and'FurElise,'aghost storysetinWales.Bothare,ofcourse,true. Aug21:20.00(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
293031 2345 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425 2627282930311
EUROBEAT-ALMOSTEUROVISION
GlynnNicholasGroup/NoMatesProductions-FestivalHighlights PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridReftE6
JustthinkliveEurovisionSongContestinsunnySarajevo.Tencountriescompete, andtheaudiencevotesforthewinner!'Dazzleswithkitschybrilliance...anepically delirioushoot!'Variety.'Immense,well-observedfun...authenticallyover-the-top' SydneyMorningHerald,www.eurobeatiive.co.uk
PreviewAug2-3:2l:45(lhr30mins)£5.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20,22-23,27:21:45(Ihr30mins)£11.00(£9.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:45(Ihr30mins)£12.50(£10.50)
Europeanpremiere•ECU 293031 1345678910 II 12 13 415 16171819205 222324252627
FAILEDSTATES
1215Productions
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare*0131 5566550•GridRef:F5
Aboldandcompellingnewmusical.Aninnocentmanfindshimselftrappedina nightmareworld,aslawsdesignedtoprotectagainstthethreatofterrorwreak havoc.'Intelligent,grippingdrama'Stage.'Superb'TimeOut(Critics'Choice)
PreviewAug1-3: 15:30(IhrlOmins)£6.00(£5.00)
Aug4-9,14-16,21-23,27:I5:30(lhrlOmins)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:15:30(IhrIOmins)£9.50(£8.00) HSU 2930311345678910II 12 1415 161718192021222324252627
FAMISHED
DastardlyProductions
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
DeepwithinthebowelsofVictorianLondon,civilisationisthreatenedbytherecently deceased.Twounlikelyheroesmustfighttosavepolitesocietyfromthefeasting hordesoftheundead.Surrealistmusicalfeaturingdashingheroism,lovetornasunder andexcessivefacialhair.
Aug1-3,13,20,27:21:30(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:21:30(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:21:30(Ihr)£10.50(£9.50) Worldpremiere•ggll 11345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
AFEASTOFSONG& LIGHTCLASSICALMUSIC Wales@GreyfriarsKirk
GreyfriarsKirk,GreyfriarsPlace,CandlemakerRow•01312260000ForCadenza Choirpleasecall01314412015•GridRef:E5
JoinWales'mosttalentedoperastarsandinstrumentalistsinanexcitingprograr ofoperaticarias,duets,songsfromtheshowsandlightclassicalmusic.Preview atwww.cantabileartistsagency.co.uk. Aug13-17:14:00(1hr30mins)£7.00 3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272
FORCE9/z
YouthMusicTheatre:UK TheatreWorkshop,34HamiltonPlace•01312265425 GridReftB2
Following2005'sacclaimed'GoblinMarket,'YMT:UKreturnswithworkin developmentdirectedbyPeepolykus'JohnNicholson.Ascomedianandclown,John| explorestheworldofthemildlymadcapthroughtheeyesof35ofYMT:UK'smost talentedperformers.
Aug10: 16:00(Ihr)£6.00 45 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627
FROM OZTO EDINBURGHVIABROADWAY
JayWeston
Act-IV@TheRadisson,Venue39,HolyroodRoom•GridRef:E5
JoinamazingAussieJayWeston'sworldtourwithmusicfromthecountrieshevi alongtheway.Songsfrom'Phantom,''LesMiserables,'theclassicsofBocelliand ; Pavarottiandmore!www.jayweston.com
Aug13-19:19:00(Ihr)£6.50(£5.00) Worldpremier^! 3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242521
THEFULLMONTY
ThespiansattheFringe
Act-IV@TheRadisson,Venue39,HolyroodRoom•GridReftE5
Willtheyorwon'tthey?Sixsteelworkersstriveforsuccessdoing'TheFullMonty.' Comeandseeifthecastinthisnewmusicaloftheacclaimedfilmgoalltheway! Aug13:20:30(Ihr45mins)(FreeTicketed) Aug14-19:20:30(lhr45mins)£10.00 3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223242526272899
GODSPELL
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival Blueside,PilrigChurch,IbPilrigStreet•0131553 1876•GridRef:A6
Refreshyoursoulwithapopularfamilymusical,'Godspell!'Enjoythegospelaccording toStMatthewinthisupbeatshowwithperformersheatingitupfromMiami,Florida. Aug6:10:15(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug7:2ftIS(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Aug9:16:15(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Aug11:12:15(1hr)£6.00(£4.00) FTHU 456 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728
GODSPELL
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Aug16,18:145IKX)(lhr20mins)£5.00 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526279829 GOLDWOMAN UnknownTheatreCompany Venue13,LochendClose,Canongate 07074201313»GridRefiD6 Newhome,newlife,newlove...butcanatechnicolournaturalblondesuperheroine j savethedayasthepastthreatenstocatchupwithAliandherfamily.Presentedby theaward-winningUnknownTheatreCompany.WrittenbyRoss/Brind. PreviewAug3-4: 16:00(IhrlOmins)£4.00 Aug5-11: 16:00(IhrlOmins)£8.00(£6.00) FTHT 45 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728 THEBIGGESTFREEEVENT ONTHEFRINGE 12AugustontheMeadows
StagebyStageEdinburghAcademy,42HendersonRow-07816671450•GridRef:B3 'PrepareYethewayoftheLord.'StephenSchwartz'soriginalrockgospelreturns
Aug13:l5.-00(lhr20mins)£5.00 Aug14-15:I3:l5(lhr20mins)£5.00
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
Memorablemelodies,vividlyricsandsophisticatedrhymes-theappealofthese timelesspopularclassicscontinuestoendure.StrictlySongtime'sselectionof Berlin,Kern,Gershwin,Porter,RodgersandArlen'scompositionsexemplifypopular songwritingatitsbest
Aug12-18:2a00(lhr45mins)£9.00(£8.00)
Aug18:I4:00(lhr45mins)£9.00(£8.00)
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GUILDS
EdinburghUniversitySavoyOperaGroup Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge•08452262721•GridRef:E5
Ambition,intrigue,foolishloveandcustardpies-welcometothehighdramaofthe JesterElection.EUSOGfollow5-starreviewsandsell-outruns('GianniSchicchi,' TrialByJury')with'Guilds,'anoriginalmusicalcomedysatirisingthe'politicsof idiocy.'
Aug6-12,21-26:21:15(Ihr)£8.00(£5.00)
HAIR
Worldpremiere•HSU
:56789 10 II 12 13 1415161718192021 2223 24152627x
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival ChurchHillTheatre,MorningsideRoad•01314470111 GridRef:H2
Anupdated,abstractrockmusicalversionofthe1960sworldwidehitaboutlove, politics,worldviews,sex,civilrights,war,andfreedom.Filledwithhitsongs,mixedmediaandreinterpretedtocoincidewithtoday'sdreamsandnightmares.
Aug17:20:20(lhr20mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug19: I0:20(lhr20mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug20: I6:20(lhr20mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug21:12:20(Ihr20mins)£6.00(£4.00)
HAIR!
LeicestershireYouthArts
Venue27@Holyrood,8lHolyroodRoad»01315288442»GridReftD6
Whoneedspowerwhenyoucanhavefreedom?Whoneedswarwhenyouc; haveloveandLSD?Comewithus,burnyourdraftcard-wewon'tfight,wew betieddown,wewon't...facewhat'sreallyhappening. Aug13-24:19:15(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00)
HEDWIGANDTHEANGRY INCH W4Productions Greenside,IbRoyalTerrace•01315572124 GridRef:C6 axploreHowHedwig'stragiclovestoryonajourneytofindherotherhalf.Lether the'OriginofLove'inthisaward-winningmusicalbackattheFestivaloi.www.w4greenside.co.uk 16-18,20-25:22:40(lhr30inins)£9.50(£7.50)
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456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22232425262728 >45678910II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262738 HAMLETQJONES:THEMUSICALTRUECRIMESTORYOFAREALLYDEPRESSED AMERICANTEENAGER...ANDHIS EXTREMELY 3DYSFUNCTIONALFAMILY HWSRembiko iRocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPlace•08717500077• GridRef:E6 Live RegardingockmeetsShakespearemeetsCSI!Beatles!Nirvana!Stones!Queen!2005's'MacDaddy&LadyBeth':'Avisualandoralspectacle'ThreeWeeks.Awww.rembiko.com -PreviewAug3:20.25(Ihr30mins)£7.00(£5.00) Aug5,8,10,12,15,17:20:25(Ihr30mins)£9,00(£7.00) Worldpi ' 4$ 6789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829»» HEADOVERWHEELS MorpheusTheatreProductions Ctoo,StColumba'sbytheCastle,JohnstonTerrace»08452601234 GridRef:E4 4S678910II
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SNOW FLAKE One forSorrow seepage 167forshowinformation 'VY THE MUSICAL Act-fl/ (5) The Radisson TICKETS: £10 FRINGEBOXOFFICE 13TH - 19TH AUGUST Time: 8.30pm epage 162forshowinformation amorata oc u Secrets,surprisesandmisunderstandingsabound Venue27@Holyrood ^““tfcselection^fsongstoillustrate 1318 2007 howsevencharacterstoucheachother'sIttesand 8.45pm misconstrueeachother'smeanings,withhilarious andheartbreakingresults.
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Aug2-3,20,27:16:30(SOmins)£6.50(£5.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24: 16:30(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:16:30(SOmins)£8.50(£7,50)
HIGH UROCKSCHOOLMUSICAL
MusicalYouthCompany
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Thesensationalsmash-hitmusicalfromDisneyChannelexplodesintoEdinburgh.A talentedcompanydanceouttheirdesiresinahigh-octaneproductionburstingwith ambition.Takeachance,daretodream.
Aug6-10:17:00(IhrIOmins)£8.50(£7.50)(£5.50C)
Aug11: 17:00(Ihr Omins)£9.50(£8.50)(£6.50Q QSU 293031 23456 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303!
THE HOUSEOFTHE HOLYAFRO
ThirdWorldBunfightandAssembly
Assembly@TheQueen'sHall,ClerkStreet•013166820l9or0l3l6233030* GridRef:G6
Anexplosivenightofdrivingclubrhythms,soaringharmonies,electricdance,Gospel, houseandAfro-popperformedbySouthAfrica'smostdazzlingtroupe.Sell-out seasonsworldwide.AuniquelyFestivalexperience!
Aug6-9,14-16,21-22,27:21-00(Ihr30mins)£13.00(£11.00)
Aug10-12,17,23-26:22:00(lhr30mins)£15.00(£13.00) Aug18-19:2130(lhr30mins)£15.00(£13.00) 6789 10 II 12 314 IS 16 1718 192021 222324252627
HOWTHEYBROUGHTTHETHEATRE FROM DUNDEE TO CATTERLINETHEN BACKAGAIN
SmallPlanetProductions
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Intimatemulti-formexplorationofScottishartistLilNeilson.Employingartworks, musicandmediaimages,StellaSmallweavesanoriginalandarticulatenarrative around 1960sDundee.
Aug19,25-26: 17:00(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug20,27:17.00(1hr)£6.50(£5.50) Aug21-24:1700(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50)
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Amorata
Venue27@Holyrood,81 HolyroodRoad»01315288442•GridRef:D6
Secrets,surprisesandmisunderstandingsaboundinthisentertaining,amusing andmovingshow.iCUusesaneclecticselectionofsongstoillustratehowseven charaaerstoucheachother'slivesandmisconstrueeachother'smeanings,with hilariousandheartbreakingresults.
Aug13-15:20:50(IhrISmins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug16-18:20:50(IhrISmins)£7.00(£5.00)
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IPHIGENIA
TerraNullius
TheZoo,140ThePleasance«01316626892 GridReftF6
AbandonedonTauris,Iphigeniadreamsofthechaosenvelopingherfamily.A uniquemixtureofvoiceandmovementbasedonGluck'sopera.Returnsforsix performancesonly.****'Atourdeforce'BritishTheatreGuide. www.terranulliusopera.com Aug6,8,12,14,19,21:I230(35mins)£6.00(£5,00) FI.Tai 29X31 :3456 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 5 16 17 18 19 2021 2223242526272829X3i
IRON CURTAIN
RoyalScottishAcademyofMusicandDrama Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge•08452262721•GridRef.ES
Setinthegoldenageofmusicals,the 1950s,BroadwaymeetsMoscowinthis hilarioustaleoflove,kidnapping,communistdivas,andYankeeknow-how,proving someliketheColdWarHOT!'Gleefullyridiculous'TheNewYorkTimes. Aug6,8,10,12,15,17,19,22,24,26:1925(Ihr20mins)£8.50(£6.50) Europeanpremiere•H.’TII 29X31123456 789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829x3ii
JESUSCHRISTSUPERSTAR
MarlboroughSchool
understairs@Apostolic,2DavieStreet*01316677740•GridRef:F6
MarlboroughSchooltakesafreshapproachtothisclassicrock-opera.Thedynamic castaged 11-19energeticallyportraythechainofeventsleadingtotheCrucifixionwhilestillprovokingthequestionofitsinevitability. www.reallyuseful.com/rug/put/your.htm
Aug19-27:I8:25(lhr20mins)£7.00(£5.00) 29X31123456789 10II 12 13 14 15 161718 19 2021 22 23 2425 2627... .
JEWISH CABARET
JMIcomestoEdinburgh Ccentral,CarltonHotel,NorthBridge•08452601234•GridRef:D5
Exhilaratingnightlyentertainmentinthisculturalcabarettreat.Featuringcomedic musicalstorytellerDanielCainer,satiricalperformancepoetAdamTaylor,Jewish stand-upJudyBatalion,poetryandmusicfrom'EthnickShtick'and 1920-1930sBerj Cabaret'SchnauberandTroup.'
AugI-3,13,20,27:19:30(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24: 19:30(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)1 Aug11-12,18-19,25-26: 19:30(Ihr)£9,50(£8.50) UKpremiere•El 29303 12145678910II 1213 14IS 161718192021 222324252627
JIHAD:THE MUSICALSilkCircleProductions
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Sensationalnewmusicalcomedysettoinciteviolentapplauseandanewcult following.Featuringinsightfulsatiricalsequencesincluding'IWannaBeLikeOsama. TheWestshallnotbewon(again)solongaswehaveahigh-kickingchorusline!
AugI-3,13,20,27:2125(IhrISmins)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:2125(IhrISmins)£9.50(£8.50)
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:22:25(IhrISmins)£10.50(£9.50) Europeanpremiere•EC 29X3 1234S678910II 1213 14IS 161718192021222324252627 (
JOINEDATTHE FRANKENSTEINHEART:THESTORYOFVICTOR
SawstonPlayers
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
ThevitalromanceattheheartofMaryShelley'stimelessnovelisreborninthis soaringnewmusical.Onceinlove,Frankensteinstandstoloseeverything.Dareto journeythroughthisturbulenttale.
Aug12,18: I4fl0(lhr40mins)£9.50(£8.50)(£6.50Q
Aug13: I4:00(lhr40mins)£7.50(£6.50)(£4.50Q
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JUSTSO!
ArtsEducationalTringPark C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridReftE5
Award-winningmusicalbasedonRudyardKipling'smuch-loved'JustSo'stories. Performedbythetalentedgraduatesoftheacclaimedperformingartsschool,this upliftingperformanceisanentertainingjourneyofpersonalcourage,individualityan friendship.
Aug1-3,13:18:30(IhrISmins)£850(£7.50)(£5.50Q
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KUDZU:THE HOMETOWN MUSICAL
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival ChurchHillTheatre,MomingsideRoad»01314470111»GridReftH2
Celebratingthevalues,humour,andoriginalcharactersstillfoundinthedisappearing
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29x31 23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23242526272829x3j LAFRENCHTOUCH ParisSpectacle C,ChambersStreet»08452601234»GridRef:E5 IsabelleGeorges,comediccabaretstarletfromFrance,presentsamusicaltheatrical explorationofherjourneysofar-embracingtheextraordinaryandfinding tendernessthroughmusicinanever-changingworld.'Sparkling-exquisite'LeParisien 'Anexceptionalvoice-enthralling'Stage,www.lafrenchtouch-theshow.com Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:21:15(IhrISmins)£9.50(£8.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:21:15(IhrISmins)£10.50(£9.50) Aug20,27:21:15(IhrISmins)£8.50(£7.50) Worldpremiere•EE 24X3 :4S678910 II 12 314IS 161718192021 2223242S2627 THE LASTFIVEYEARS EchoTheatricalProductions \ PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare•01315566550»GridRef:F5 Howdoesarelationshipsurvivewhenonepartyfindsovernightsuccess?Chronidinj therelationshipbetweenanimmaturenovelistandastrugglingactressfromboomt<i bust,thisingeniousandcharmingmusicalpullsnopunches. Aug20-27:18:50(IhrIOmins)£10.00(£8.00) 29X3M23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 2S 26 272829
ruralAmerica,'Kudzu'tellsthestoryofaboycomingofageagainstthechangingfaci oftheAmericanSouth. Aug17: 14:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug18:2115(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug20: 1115(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug22:Ift15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)QKpremiere
LESMISERABLES
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival ChurchHillTheatre,MorningsideRoad•013144701II»GridRef:H2
BasedontheepicVictorHugonovel,thisisthemusicalstoryofJeanValjeanandhis questtofindredemptionbyservingthedesperateanddowntroddenofFrance.A castof58anda19-pieceorchestra. Aug6:I4:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug7-8:21l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug10:20:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) HSU 293031 23456 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
THE NetelaLIONANDTHEJEWEL
Theatre-Daila
TheZoo,140ThePleasance•01316626892•GridRef:F6
AyoungAfricanYorubawomanmustchoosebetweentwoconflictingfutures. ConfrontingthetensionsbetweenAfricantraditionandWesternvalues-dilemmas thattheEthiopianandPalestinianperformersfaceeveryday-throughhumour,song anddance.
Aug19-26:2215(Ihr30mins)£10.00 WoHdpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2J 26272829303m
LITTLESHOPOF HORRORS
ExADUSTheatreCompany
Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge»08452262721«GridRef:E5
TheMenInBlackencounteradeadlythreattoourveryexistence,andthisterrifying enemysurfaces,assuchenemiesoftendo,intheseeminglymostinnocentand unlikelyofplaces...
Aug6-12,14-19:14:30(IhrIOmins)£8.00(£6.00) nmn 29303i123456 789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303m
LITTLESHOPOF HORRORS
VivaYouthTheatre
Greenside,IbRoyalTerrace»01315572124 GridRefcC6
Don'tfeedtheplants!Currentsmashsell-outshowinLondon'sWestEnd.Join SeymourandAudreyinthefighttosavetheworldfrommaliciousman-eatingplants! Sell-outshowawards2005and2006. Aug13-18:I4:l0(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.50) 293031123456789 10 N 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031i
MARLENE DIETRICH
TblisiMusicandDramaStateTheatre
AssemblyUniversalArts,Freemason'sHall•01316233030•GridRef:D3
ElderlyDietrichreminisceswithayoungpsychoanalystFamousasacelluloidfemmefatale.shealsohaddeeplyheldviewsonwartimepolitics,patriotism,the'freedom'of Hollywood.MusicaldramalooselybasedonherbiographyTheAlphabetofMyLife.' Withsubtitles.
PreviewAug2-3:I4:25(lhr35mins)£5.00 Aug4-9,13-14:14:25(Ihr35mins)£10.50(£8.00) Aug10-12:14:25(Ihr35mins)£I3.00(£I1.00) • Europeanpremiere•HSU
MARRYMEALITTLE
Edward'sTheatreCompany
QuakerMeetingHouse,7VictoriaTerrace•01312206109•GridRef:E4
Sondheim'swordsandmusicpaintapictureoftwosinglepeople,aloneintheir Brooklynapartments,astheypassyetanotherlonelySaturdaynightDoubtsare disguisedbylonging;despairlightenedbydreamsandhope.
Aug6-11:18:30(IhrISmins)£6.00(£4.00) mi
MOBYDICK!THE MUSICAL
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival
ChurchHillTheatre,MomingsideRoad•01314470111•GridRef:H2
St.Godley'sAcademyforYoungLadiesisbroke!ButstagingMelville'sclassicasa musicalmightsavetheschool.Womenwhalers,janitorsailorsandaHeadMistress asAhab.It'saWhaleofaTale!
Aug6:18:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug8:20:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug10: 16:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug11:10:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
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“anoasisinthemadness”(Radib|) “somuchvimandverve youwanttojumpupand bepartofit!”***** (FestivalFM) “ahighquality musical” byJulianSlade,Veronica Flint-ShipmanandKit Hesketh-Harvey forVikingsofallages! Bringahelmet! STAGE BY STAGE EDINBURGH ACADEMY page262, 162, 161,21 forshowinformation
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InfinityRepertoryTheatreCompany
understairs@Apostolic,2DavieStreet*01316677740•GridRef:F6
Fab!Irreverent!Totallygroovy!RoryisdeterminedtobetheFifthBeade.Teenangst setagainstthebackdropoftheBeatlesinvasionofAmerica.Anoriginalmusical inspiredbytheBritishpopoftheearly60s.It'sMOD!www.infinityreptheatre.com PreviewAug4:20:15(Ihr30mins)£8.50(£6.50)
Aug5-11:20:15(IhrBOmins)£8.50(£6.50) Worldpremiere•EIZH 2930311234I 678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
MURDERANDMARMALADE
SNUG
StMark'sartSpace,7CastleTerrace>01312281155•GridRef:E3 Recipe:addasliceofarsenicandoldlace,stirintheFamousFive,addalitdegrease, mixwithahugedollopoflivelymusic,servewithlashingsandlashingsofmarmalade. Aspiffingfemilytreat
Aug6:I4:l5(2hrs)(FreeTicketed)
Aug7-10:14:15(2hrs)£7.50(£6.00) 3456 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829bo3i
MURDERONTHE HIGH CS
HuntingtonBeach'SurfCity'Players
StagebyStageEdinburghAcademy,42HendersonRow»07816671450•GridRef:B3
HilariousnewmusicalwhodunitdescribedasTenLittleIndians'meetsTheLove Boat.'SetintheTitanic-era,'apleasurevoyagetakesamurderousturnwhena Phantomkillerbeginswreakinghavoc.OrangeCountyMusicalWinner. Aug9-12: 19:30(2hrs)£8.00(£5,00)293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930311
NEWLEY-THESINGERAND HISSONGS
FestivalHighlights
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550«GridRef:E6
DavidBoyleandpianistexplorethecharacterandcareerofAnthonyNewley,muchmissedstarofstageandscreen.Featuringclassicsongsincluding'PopGoesThe Weasel'andWhatKindOfFoolAmI?'
PreviewAug1-3:13:30(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27:13:30(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:13:30(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Worldpremiere•HSU 9303 12341678910II 1213 14 5161718192021 222324252627
ONCEONTHIS ISLAND
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival ChurchHillTheatre,MorningsideRoad•01314470111 GridRef.H2
AnOlivier-winnerforBestMusicalfromthecreativeteambehind'Ragtime,'this visuallyinnovativehigh-techproductiontellsthestoryofamythicalCaribbeangirl strugglingwithlovewhilefindingherpurposeinlife,www.fringeonthisisland.com Aug6: I0:20(lhr25mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug7,10:18:20(Ihr25mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug9:12:20(Ihr25mins)£6.00(£4.00) FTHTl 29303112345 6 7 89 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303i
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29303 345678910II 1213 1415161718192021 222324252627 PARODYORPATHOS? MarikaKlambatsea:Sopranovoice,piano,musicalcomposition SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)•08702410136•GridReftF4 Thisone-Greek-womanshowis'amovingstatement,directcontemporary,heartbreaking,adisfiguredvoiceundertheweightofacivilisationthattossesandraves.' 'Marika'smusicaljourneychannelsMariaCallasandJanisJoplin'HeraldTribune. Aug20-26:18:20(Ihr)£8.50(£7,50) Europeanpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26 272829303m 1-27 August at C central C venues vibrant vivacious variety boxofficehotline08452601234onlinebookingwww.CtheFestival.com seepage 144forshowinformation JOINED ATTHE HEART THE MUSICAI. OF EOVE AW® CREATION musicandlyricsbyGRAHAMBROWNandGEOFFMEADS bankbyFRANCESBARTRAMdirectorFRANCESBROWNLIE 12-18 August at C C venues vibrant vivacious variety boxofficehotline08452601234onlinebookingwww.CtheFestival.com 166 seepage 164forshowinformation
SevenDwarvesLtd understairs@RoyalScotsClub,TheRoyalScotsClub,30AbercrombyPlace• 01315256152•GridRef:C4 WedareyouNOTtocome! 18+-definitelynotforlittlesquirts. www.sevendwarves.org Aug3-9:23:00(1hr20mins)£11.50(£9.50) Aug10-16:23.00(lhr20mins)£I3.50(£I1.50) Aug17-27:23:00(Ihr20mins)£15.50(£1150) Europeanpremiere
|ThePIPPINAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival
Blueside,PilrigChurch,IbPilrigStreet•0131553 1876•GridRef:A6
Themusicalthatdarestoask:didthesonofCharlemagnehaveanidentitycrisis, findingnofulfillmentinhisdallianceswithgirls,war,religion,domesticity,oreven absolutepower?It'sallinthecards. Aug6:14:1S(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug7:2215(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug9:1215(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug10:16:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4,00) EESP >3031 23456 7 89 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
QUILTERS
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival Ifereenside,IbRoyalTerrace 01315572124•GridRef:C6
FormerrecipientofaFringeFirstandnominatedforsixTonyawards,thisunique musicalcelebratesthecourageandspiritofAmericanpioneerwomen,tracingtheir heroicjourneythroughadramaticcollageofintricately-wovenscenesandsongs. Aug6: 16:1S(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug7:2ft15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) jAug9:18:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug10:I4:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) EEB 29303 -56 7 89 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
RICHARD OBRIENS MEPHISTOPHELESSMITH
JanusTheatreCompany
Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge«08452262721 GridRef:E5
BrothersandSisters,raiseyourhandsinworshiptotheEvangelistForHell,gracing j uswithhymnsanddevilishtalesofhismissiontotemptusdowntoClubInferno, j Followtheclovenhooves!
Aug6-12,14-19,21-26:22:30(IhrISmins)£8.50(£7.50) FTCII 293 56789 10 II 12 1314 IS 16 1718 192021 2223242S26
SAILINGTOTOMORROW
CarpeDiemProductions
StMark'sartSpace,7CastleTerrace•01312281155•GridReftE3
TheHighlandClearancesformthebackdropforanothermusicalfromScottish composerPeterDRobinson.Drivenfromthelandbygreedandmismanagement, croftersfaceanuncertainfuture.CarpeDiemcombinesstrongdramawithpowerful, hauntingmusic. Aug14-17: I9:45(lhr45mins)£I0.00(£7.00) Worldpremiere 29303M23456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival Blueside,PilrigChurch,IbPilrigStreet*0131553 1876-GridRef:A6
Rock-n-rollpopculturephenomenon!Emmy-awardwinningtelevisionshow.FirstyearschoolteacherTomexploreshowtowinoverhisstudentswithimaginationand musicthroughsongslike'ConjunctionJunction,''JustaBill,'andTheCirculation.' Aug6: 18:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug7:16:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug9:22:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug10:I0:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) EEgl 293031 23456 7 89 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
SECS,LIES& HAZARDTAPEGirlFridayProductions
SweetEGA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)•08702410136•GridRef.F4
ICompagnieMOVIEABICYCLETTE desMersduNord
ROAD
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPlace•08717S00077•GridRef:E6
Atruestoryofanordinarywomanwhoonedaydecidedtotravelalloverthe worldaloneonabike.
Aug13-18,20-27: 11:20(Ihr20mins)£8,50(£6.50) 529303 1234567891011 213 14 IS 16 17 18 2021 2223242S2627
AROCKYHORRORNIGHT
FrankensteinPub
FrankensteinPub,26GeorgeIVBridge•01316221818•GridRef:ES
LetthefriendsofFrankensteinentertainyouintrueRockyHorrorstyle.Live performancesfromDrFrank'N'Furterandguests.Makesureyouarepartofthe horrorspectacular.Dresstoimpressandpreparetobescared! Aug6,8,13,15,20,22,27,29:23:00(2hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed) 29 156 789 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 1920 i 22 23242526272829
ROMEO&JULIET-AROCKAND ROLLLOVESTORY AuroralWCSU
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef-FS
Stunningvisualtheatre,lyricalrockscore,explosivedancing.SetinNewYork, Shakespeare'soriginaltext.Unforgettable,sensual,provocativetheatre.'Touching theatreflourishes.Wellsung...elegant,haunting'NewsTimes.Allages.Don'tmiss! PreviewAug3-4:I4:45(lhr30mins)£5.00
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20,22-23:I4:45(lhr30mins)£l0.00(£9.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:I4:45(lhr30mins)£12.00(£10.00) Europeanpremiere•HE3I 29303 2J«s678910II 1213 14IS 16171819203 2223242S26272829303m
Newmusicalcelebratingthecomedyinofficepolitics.GraduateSusanandTinathe Tempbecomeanunlikelypowerfulduo,tacklingMiddleManagementbureaucracy. Bewareofform-obsessedLindaandpower-crazedJacqui...oops,herecomesoffice hunkTerry!
PreviewAug2-3:1800(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-19:1800(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50) , Worldpremiere•H3I 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021222324252627282930311
SERIOUSLY.PETSHOPBOYS.REINTERPRETED. DavidKnox&DeanLotheringtonpresent
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPlace•08717500077•GridRef:E6 Seriously.PetShopBoys.Reinterpreted.Agrandpiano,stringquartetandfive dynamitesingersstripbackthehi-energysongsofTennant&Lowe.Profoundlyrics. Sumptuousmelodies.Love.Hate.Gay.Straight'Aresoundingsuccess...theimpactis electrifying'Variety,www.seriouslypsb.com Aug2-11,13-18,20-27:22:30(IhrISmins)£15.00(£13.00) Europeanpremiere•EE31 2345678910II 213 1415 161718192021222324252627
SKIN DEEP FootProductions
Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge•08452262721•GridRef:E5
Afun,energeticmusicalthattacklesbodyissuesaffectingteenagers.Thisinnovative pieceisaninsightintothemanydemonsthatinvadeteenagers'lives.Ano-nonsense scriptthatquestionstheeffectsofmediamanipulation. Aug21-25:1700(Ihr25mins)£6.00(£5.00) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 25 262728293031
ASLICEOFSATURDAY NIGHT-THE60S MUSICAL
Reckless
Ctoo,StColumba'sbytheCastle,JohnstonTerrace•08452601234•GridReftE4 Mini-skirts,mini-dramasandhem-highharmony.Itwouldn'tbeaSaturdaynight withoutit!Swingwiththe60sandexperiencemusic,dramaandteenageangstjustas yourememberit
Aug12,18-19,25-26:21:15(Ihr)£10.50(£9.50) Aug13,20,27:2l:l5(lhr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug14-17,21-24:2l:l5(lhr)£9.50(£8.50) 29303 2345678910II 12 13 14 15 16 1718 192021 222324252627
CastoffsYouthTheatreGroup Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge•08452262721•GridReftES AlbertineSnow(15)doesn'teatInNunavutElizabethPaqlukovereats,whilstcaring forherderacinatedfamily.Mythmeetsmodernity,globalwarming:globalisation. Originalnoirmusical.Dynamic,youthfulCastoffs.4stars(2006). Aug21-25:12:45(IhrIOmins)£5.00(£4.00)
Europeanpremiere 293031 23456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 25 26272829303i
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SONGBIRDS& HEROES
LightsofLondonProductions
understairs@Apostolic,2DavieStreet•01316677740•GridReftF6
FromMarleneDeitrichtoMotown,FlandersFieldtoGradeFields,andFlower PowertoGuns'n'Roses-thisone-womanshowfeaturespopularsongsof love,protest,propaganda,humourandhopesunginwartime.Withmultimedia, characterisationandquickchanges! www.lightsoflondonproductions.co.uk
PreviewAug3-4:14.00(Ihr)£5.00
PreviewAug3-4:1800(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-7,9-11: 14:00(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) Aug5-7,9-14,16-21,23-27:18:00(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) WoHdpremiere•Q2H 29303 3456789 10 II 12 13 14 5 161718 192021222324252627
SONGS FORANEWWORLD
EchoTheatricalProductions
Augustine’s,41GeorgeIVBridge•08452262721•GridRefE5
It'saboutonemomentstriveforwardorturnback?Amusicalthattransportsyou fromtheNewWorldtoFifthAvenue,exploringlove,sacrificeandthehopeofnew horizons.Life-affirmingtheatrefortoday. Aug14-19,21-27:I7:50(lhr5mins)£10.00(£8.00) 29303112345678910IM213 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 2223 24252627..
SONGSFORANEWWORLD
Theatrespot
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPlace*08717500077•GridRefE6
'It'saboutonemoment'JasonRobertBrown'sthought-provokingculthithasset feettappingandcriticsravingtheworldover.Withinspiredlyricsandapulsating scorethatwillsetheartsofallagespounding.
Aug13:2l:l5(lhrlOmins)£5.00
Aug14-27:2l:l5(lhrIQmins)£8.00(£7.00) 2930312345678910 z13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627
SPEND,SPEND,SPEND
TempoMusicalProductions
StOswald'sHall,MontpelierPark•01312203234•GridRef:H2
Tempo'sexcitingpresentationofthisWestEndhitThetruestoryofVivNicholson whowon,andlostafortunein 1961 ontheFootballPools.'Poignantrousing, spectacular'EdinburghEveningNews2007.'Sheerprofessionalism,unmissable' EdinburghCuide.com.
Aug11-18:I9:35(2hrs20mins)£12.00(£10.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
TICKETTOTHETOP:AROCKOPERAOFCORPORATI PROPORTIONS
HWSRembiko
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPlace•08717500077•GridRef.Ej
LAWeekly-awardwinningdirector/choreographer/playwrightBrianFrettespearheacfts LeonMoskatel'scrowd-pleasingmusicalaboutthemisadventuresofyounglove. RegardingFrette's'TheDefenders':'Witty,disciplined...gorgeous...overallkinetic 1j visualwit'LosAngelesTimes,www.rembiko.com
PreviewAug4:I3:30(lhr)£7.00(£5.00) Aug6,9,11,15,18:I3:30(lhr)£9.00(£7.00) WoHdpremiere•HS 29303! 2345 6 789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 7 18 192021 2223242526;272829303 f
TONYBLAIR-THE MUSICAL
loTheatreCompany
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRefF5
Hecame,hesaw,heconquered.ButdidTonyBlair'sambitioncausehisdownfall? NewsatirebyJamesLark(Veryfunny...fantasticallyskewed'NewYorkTimes),as dramaticandgrippingas'TodayinParliament'...withsongs.
PreviewAug3-4: I5:45(lhr30mins)£6.00
Aug5-9,14-16,20-23,27:15:45(Ihr30mins)£9.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: I5:45(lhr30mins)£10.00(£9,00) WoHdpremiere•fE3 345678910II 12131415 161718192021222324252627 3
TONY!THE BLAIRMUSICAL
C,WhiteRoseTheatreChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRefE5
Makinggovernmentrock!JoinBlair,Bush,BrownandabarbershopquartetofTory leadersforthisintimaterevueofTony'sGreatestHits.Thereain'tnopartylikea Labourparty.'BloodyBrilliant'ThreeWeeks.www.whiterosetheatre.co.uk Aug1-3,20,27:18:20(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)(£5.50C) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:18:20(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)(£650Q Aug11-12,18-19,25-26: 18:20(Ihr)£10.50(£9.50)(£7,50C) Woridpremiere•HEg 29303 1234567891011 12131415 161718192021222324252627
SWEENEYTODD:THE
DEMON BARBEROF FLEET STREET
FitzTheatre
Ctoo,StColumba'sbytheCastle,JohnstonTerrace•08452601234•GridRef:E4
TheinfamousDemonBarberstalkstheRoyalMileasthisgruesomemurdermusical stealsintoEdinburgh.Darkdeedsanddesperatedecisionsinformthisnewgothic productionofSondheim'smasterpiece.
Aug2-3,13:19:15(Ihr40mins)£8.50(£7.50)(£5.50Q Aug4-10,14-17:I9:l5(lhr40mins)£9.50(£8.50)(£6.50Q Aug11-12,18:19:15(Ihr40mins)£10.50(£9.50)(£7.50Q FTHTI 29303 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021222324252627282930311
ATASTEOFSCOTLANDWITHTHREESCOTTISH TENORS
FamousTasteofScotlandandThreeScottishTenors TheStablesatPrestonfield,PrestonfieldRoad•01312257800•GridRefG6 Scotland'sworid-renownedScottishdinnershowreturnswithdazzlingtraditional music,song,bagpipes,danceandculture,includingexclusiveperformanceofThree ScottishTenors!Exceptionalshow/gourmetdinnerandwineinPrestonfield'shistoric setting-unmissable! Jul29-Aug2,5-10,12-14,16-17,20-23,27,30: 19:00(3hrs)£47,00 29303112 56789 10 12 13 1415161718192021 222324252627 30
THETHREEPENNYOPERA
BablakeatDiverseAttractions
DiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket•01312258961• GridRef:E4
BrechtandWeillinTony-winningBlitzsteinadaptation:MacktheKnife,withfriends inhighplaces,canwatchjusticehangandthestreetsoozewithcorruption,violence andpoverty.London,1837-Berlin,1928-DailyMail,2007. Aug13-18:I5:l5(lhr30mins)£5.00 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930311
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ATRIBUTETO IVORNOVELLO
ISt^EnsembleAndrew's&StGeorge'sChurch,13GeorgeStreet 01312253847•GridRef:D4
Annualvisitorssince1990,Fife'sleadingoperaticconcertgroupEnsemblepresenta tributetothecomposerofshowslike'TheDancingYears'andsongssuchas'Keep thehomefiresburning.'
Aug26:19:30(2hrs)£10.00(£8,00) 45678,9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22.232425 26 27a2930
THETURINGTEST
EdinburghStudioOpera Augustine’s,41GeorgeIVBridge«08452262721»GridRef-ES
NewoperabyJulianWagstaff.Twoscientistsarelockedinaracetobethefirstto jbuildanintelligentmachine.Afuturistictaleoflust,rivalryandbetrayal.Fully-staged productionsunginEnglish,withorchestra. Aug15-19:2l2S(lhr5mins)£9.00(£6.00) Worldpremiere 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22232425262728293031
JRINETOWN
ChurchbeAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival thingHillTheatre,MomingsideRoad•01314470111•GridReftH2 satireandwinnerofthreeTonys,'Urinetown'takesustoatimeof ientdroughtItparodiestraditionalmusicalsastwoyoungloversstruggleto thetyrannicalUrineGoodCompanywhichmakespeople'paytopee.'ig17:I6:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
igig18:20:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) ig22:20:10:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) I2:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) 1456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 1920 21 22 232425262728293031
BEDDINGANDTHE CITY
FheankoMusicandDramaTheatreLot,4Grassmarket•01312259922•GridRef:E4 betweenweddinginmoderncity.BrideandgroombetweenHeavenandEarth, novements.lifeanddeath.Powerfulsinging,fabulousnationaloutfits,enchantingdance Beourguest! Hug6-12:1400(Ihr)£5.00(£3.50) Europeanpremiere•HEg 234567891 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728
WEWILLROCKYOU
ftoyalloyalHighProductions
HighSchool,EastBarntonAvenue•01313362261•GridRef:CI
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WILLKEMPEANDTHE NINE DAYS'WONDER FastForwardTheatre understairs@EuroScot,EuropeaninScotland,39PalmerstonPlace*01315276161 GridRef:El
Shakespeare'snewmusical!Book/Lyrics:Kempe/Shakespeare;Music:FastForward. Re-liveWillKempe'sgreatesthitsonhiscelebratedMorrisdancefromLondonto Norwich.Funforallthefamily! Aug3-19,21-27:12:15(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) Aug3-11:20:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) Worldpremiere•HEU 29303 345678910II 1213 14IS 161718192021222324252627
THEWIZ
ForthChildrensTheatre
InverleithChurchHall,InverleithGardens,FerryRoad•01315386077•GridReftA3 'Easeondowntheroad'toVenue 120foranexciting,magical,fantasmagoricalevening frompreviousFringesell-outFCT.Thismodernretellingof'TheWonderfulWizardof Oz'willleaveaudiencesontheirfeetinacclaimforthissparklingproduction. Aug3-4,6-11:I9:30(2hrsISmins)£7.50(£5.50) Aug4,11:I4:30(2hrsISmins)£7.50(£550) 293031121456 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
WORKING,THE MUSICAL
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival
Blueside,PilrigChurch,IbPilrigStreet*01315531876•GridRef:A6 Basedonthebest-sellingbookbyStudsTerkel,Working'explorestheAmerican workdaywithoriginalwordsby26menandwomenwhocommentandsingabout thedailygrindoftheirjobs,lives,hopesandaspirations.
Aug6:20:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug7:I4:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug8:10:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug10:I6:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
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XENU IS LOOSE!COWERPUNYHUMANSASTHEDARKPRINCEOFTHEGALACTIC FEDERATION RAINSATOMIC DEATH ONCE MORE UPONYOUR PITIFULPLANET-THE MUSICAL!CollapsibleTheatreCompany C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
OnlyScientologycansaveyounow.Fromtheteambehindthe2006smashhit'Top Gun.'
Aug1-3,20,27:1600(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50)(£5.50C) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:16.00(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)(£5.50Q Aug11-12,18-19,25-26: 1600(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)(£6.50C) Worldpremiere•EE3I 29303 11345678910II 12 314IS161718192021222324252627
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WHYYOU'RE FATAND UGLYAND EVERYBODY HATESYOU!
thestoriesof14peoplelivingthecritiqueofself-helpbooks!Thissexy lectrifyingcynicallyexploresthecomplexitiesofthemodernrelationship,whilstone
NEXT? FACTOR-FREE.aughingHorseFreeFestival ".aughingHorse@Berlin,3SouthQueensferryStreetLane•01314677215* dRef:E2 tbeginsat40-but40isthenew30,sodoIhavetowaitanother10yearsto ww.freefestival.co.ukliving?Ibloodyhopenot!I'mKitty,thenextbigthingtohitSimonCowell... iug19-25:I5:50(30mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728
mueTheatreCompany45,39JeffreyStreet•01315560476•GridRef:D5
songfollowsanother! 6-11: 13-17:18:15(45nnins)£5.00(£4.00) 18:30(45mins)£5.00(£4.00) Woridpremiere 1456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293(
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“AcrossbetweenSallyBowles, PattiSmithandP-J Harvey... destinedtobea 169
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival ChurchHillTheatre,MorningsideRoad 01314470111•GridRef.H2 This50sstylemusicalblast'stayssafelyonthesunnysideofthemacabre...'Agentle send-upoftheteenageromancefilmsgivenaradioactiveglowofnovelty'NYTimes. Teenloveneverdies...literally! Aug6:12:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug7:20:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug9:I0:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug11:I4:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) HSU 293031123456 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
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AARON BERG PRESENTSMACBETH
TheStanfordShakespeareSociety
understairs@RoyalScotsClub,TheRoyalScotsClub,30AbercrombyPlace• 0131S256152•GridRef:C4
SanFranciscotoShakespeare'sScotland.Weareexcitedtopresentanintimate productionof'Macbeth.'TransportedfromCaliforniabacktoitsScottishorigins,an ensembleofsixcreatesaseamless,high-pacedversionoftheclassic. www.shakespeare.stanford.edu
PreviewAug3-4: 18:40(IhrISmins)£8.50(£5.00) Aug5-12,14-19,21-27:18:40(IhrISmins)£8.50(£5.00) EE3 341678910 II 121314IS 161718192021222324252627
ABSENTFRIENDS
InfinityStageCompany
TheVault,11 MerchantStreet•08452262721»GridRef:E5
ShareacupofteawithAyckbournasheconjuresupacaricatureofmiddleclass suburbia.Oldfriendsreminisceatariotousteapartyrifewithridiculoussocial frivolities,awkwardsilencesandapapertowelholder! Aug6-10:I5:45(lhr20mins)£5.00(£3.50) HHJI 293031123456 7 8 9 10 i2 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303ii
ACCIDENTALDEATH OFATERRORIST
MouthtoMouthTheatreCompany
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate*08452601234• GridRef:E5
Paralysed,deafandblind-thisdetaineecouldnotbeaterrorist...Intheabsenceof medication,andwithjailersinplaceofjury,allisnotasitseems.Stunning,satiricaland cuttingnewproduction.
Aug19,25-26:I3:50(lhr25mins)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug20,27:I3:50(lhr25mins)£6.50(£5.50)
Aug21-24:13:50(Ihr2Smins)£750(£6.50) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27.
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GUYMASTERSON-TTI<£PipUttonTheatreCompany(UK)
AssemblyUniversalArts,Freemason'sHall*01316233030•GridRef:D3
GuyMastersondirectsPipUtton'schillinglyaccurateinvocationoftheFiihrer's lasthours.Oneofthefinestsoloshowsever!'Terrifying,searing,transfixing!'***** Scotsman.'Utterlybrilliant!'Independent.'Superb'Herald.'Ifyouseeonlyoneshow,see 'Adolf!"Kaleidoscope.
PreviewAug3-4:1120(Ihr30mins)£5.00
Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:12:20(Ihr30mins)£14.00(£13.00) Aug6-9,13-14,16,20-23,27:1120(Ihr30mins)£13.00(£1100) trai 29303 345678910II 1213 14 5161718192021222324252627
AE FOND KISS
OranMorE!atAssembly-TheBestFromaPlay,aPieandaPint Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet*01316233030•GridRef:D4
ByAnne-MariediMambro,starringLibbyMcArthur.Zed's 18thbirthdaytreat isasessionwithLola,mid-fortiesanddownonherluck.'...alittlecrackerofa contemporaryScottishcomedy'****Scotsman. PreviewAug3:I4:00(50mins)£5.00 Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-21,27:14:00(SOmins)£11.50(£10.50) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:14:00(SOmins)£1150(£11.50) »"H 29303 3456789 10 II 1213 1415161718 192021222324252627
AFTERELECTRA
HEARTTHEATRECOMPANY
TheBongoClub,37HolyroodRoad»01315572827»GridReftE6 Sex.Murder.IncestBetrayal.'AfterElectra'willtakeyouonajourneythatwilltest yourboundaries,asthedeceitpassionandpowerofEugeneO'Neill's'Mourning BecomesElectra’isthrustuponyouinthisbrandnewsequel. Aug4-13,15-18:15:00(1hr)£6.00(£5.00) smi 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
AGEOFANGELS
GuyMasterson-TTIandIMCProductions
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet*01316233030•GridRef:D4 GuyMastersonpresentsMarkSoper'sfascintating,tautHollywoodthriller,directed byInesWurth('IMissCommunism').MassmurderinLaLaLandhasneverbeen suchaspirituallyupliftingexperience!Tenstories.Tensuspects.Youdecide! PreviewAug2-3: I7:l5(lhr20mins)£5.00Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-22,27: 17:15(IhrlOmins)£11.00(£10.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26: 17:15(IhrlOmins)£I100(£I1.00) FTBTl 29333 2345678910III213 415 161718192021222324252627
AINE...(TIGONE)
HWSRembiko
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077•GridRef:Efjfl
AdamHoward'sjarringre-imaginingofSophocles,updatedto'TheTroubles'of J early1970sBelfastOverone-too-manypints,hot-headedAineandunyielding \ uncleCharliefighttothedeath.'ByfarthebestyoungensemblecastontheFring^i Scotsman,www.rembiko.com
PreviewAug3:18:15(IhrSmins)£6.50(£5.00) Aug5,9,13,16:18:15(IhrSmins)£7.50(£6.50) Worldpremiere-IS 29303 .3.5 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930 I
ANAIRBALLOONACROSSANTARCTICA
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PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare*01315566550•GridRef:F5
Cananobesehamsterwithanaddictiontocerealandaburningdesiretobea lemmingconquerabitofsnow?CanCaitlin?Andwhat'sintheurn?Thisoutstandi i Australianproductionrevealsall.
PreviewAug1-3:I7:20(lhrlOmins)£5.00 Aug4-5,7-9,14-16,21-23,27:17:20(IhrIOmins)£7.50(£6.00)(£5.00U) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 17:20(IhrIOmins)£8,50(£7.00)(£6,00U) Europeanpremiere•jCf 293031234567891011 12131415 161718192021222324252627
ALICE BELL
THEATRE
ALLABOUTUS BigScissors
Written & Performed by “Whatthistheatricaltour deforcedoesismake yourealisehowmany J thousandsofmoments/ fromthesefilmsare / embeddedinthe / pysche-it'sreally/ . nuiteastonishing^ TheTelegraph * 170
LoneTwinTheatre Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077•GridReftE6i|e ThisinternationallycelebratedcompanytellthestoryofAliceBell,afictional I characterbornintoafictionalconflictAportraitoflifeassomethingtosingand danceabout'Ahope-filledstoryfor21stCentury'DeStandaard(Brussels). t Aug20-25:18:25(IhrISmins)£10.00(£8.00) I 293031123956789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 262728»3ol
'a SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(offft WestPort/Grassmarket)•08702410136•GridReftF4 1 Ataleofjuxtapositionsbetweenage,placeandpurpose.Whatdoesitreallymeantlji be19inHackneyor19inKnightsbridge?Areweallvictimsofourpostcode? jl Aug13-15:13:00(45mins)£7,00(£6.00) UKpremi#' 293031 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627a29301
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ALLFALLjALLFALLING
TheatreUnderground:Scotland
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077•GridRef:E6
WearelostWearebroken.WrittenbyScottishplaywrightEdwardNammiand inspiredbyPinter,Beckett,MametChekhov,Ibsen,Kane,Kellman,andShakespeare, theseeightplaysperforminrepaspartoftheirScottishTour.
Aug2-11:18:15(30mins)£5.00(£4.00)
Aug13-18:I8:20(lhr30mins)£7.00(£5.00)
Aug20-27:20:00(27mins)£5.00(£4.00) Worldpremiere•fTTTn
ALLI REALLYNEEDTO KNOWI LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival Blueside,PilrigChurch,IbPilrigStreet*0131553 1876•GridRef:A6
Atightly-wovenseriesofinsightfuleverymantalesandmusiccelebratingourvery existence-fromthewhimsyofchildhood,tothewisdomofoldage.Thoughtprovoking,funny,touchingandintimatetheatre.
Aug17:14:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00 Aug18:22:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug20:20:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug22:18:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) X3I123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 232425262728293031t
ALMOSTHAUNTED
BigVillageTheatreCompany
Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge«08452262721«GridRef:E5
AmotleyTVcrewarriveforaspookyvigilfeaturingorbs,doorkeepers-andthe oddJaffaCake.YvetteandCo.wouldbegreenwithenvy!Supremelydaftnew comedyfrommultipleBBC-commissionedwriter.BigVillagesell-outFringeshows 2005-06!
Aug6-12:1900(SOmins)£8.00(£6.00)
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
PatriciaHartshorne
Worldpremiere•HZ3J
ESCALATOR EASTTO EDINBURGH
RomanEagleLodge,2JohnstonTerrace*01312267207*GridRef:E4
PatriciaHartshornereturnsasnaive,repressedEnid.WorkingforDoctorSmytheWilkinson,hereyesareopened.Herconfidencegrows,asdoesherinfatuationfor heremployer-butnothispatients.Changesarecoming,canshecope?What'sthe alternative?
PreviewAug4: I6:l0(lhrlOmins)£4.00
Aug5-26:I6:l0(lhrlOmins)£8.00(£7.00)
AMELIAJANE HUNTERISKEITH FLIPP
GildedBalloonProductions
Worldpremiere•0231
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare*01316681633•GridRef:F5
WhoisKeithFlipp?He'sAmeliaandhe'strappedanddisturbed.He'sthevanishing twin,backbypopulardemandtomakeAmeliathealtarforhisirrepresibleego.A darklycomicandengagingromp!
PreviewAug1-4: 1500(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27: 1500(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 1500(Ihr)£9,00(£8.00)
AMERICAN POODLE
GuyMasterson<£TTI
Europeanpremiere•HBH
(Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet*01316233030•GridRef:D4
GuyMastersonandDavidCalvittodirectedbyPeterMcNallyandJohnClancy nowdismandethe'SpecialRelationship.'Ascrewballintertwined ofparallelyettwistedthinkingfrombothsidesofthepond.Caustic,clever,wiewAug2-3:andinspired. 10-12,17-19,23-26:I700(lhr)£5.001700(Ihr)£12.00(£11.00) I700(lhr)£I3.00(£I200) BE
CARLLAUGHED mericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival originalIbRoyalTerrace»01315572124•GridRef:C6playaboutFatherCarlKabat,aradicalpriestwithclownishtendencies, andalmeditationonloyaltytoone'sconscience...withasprinklingofCirquedu adollopofSamuelBeckett'StLouisPost-Dispatch.7,11:14:30(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) 9:10:12:30(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) 20:30(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Europeanpremiere
ESCALATOR SUPPORTINGARTISTS
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DrRoberts’MagicBuspresentsLukeWright'sPoetryParty a | f> Forpromoterstickets AnthonyRoberts07814695598,CatMoore07818063078 Allpress/mediaenquiries SteveForster07939221192 www.easttoedinburgh.co.uk
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ThegiftofaBibletoahomelessmanpromptsthesearchtofindaforgivingfather. Experienceepiphanyanduncannyfamiliarityinthetragedyofamanwhohasno i furthertofall.
Aug2-3,20,27:1900(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:19:00(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26: 19:00(Ihr)£9,50(£8.50) WoHdpremiere 45678910II 12131415 161718192021222324252627
APOLLO/DIONYSUS- PART I:WINE/WATER& PART4 ORDER/CHAOS
Thedead
Ccubed,Brodie'sClose,Lawnmarket,RoyalMile«08452601234•GridReftE4
Flesh,wineandphilosophyguaranteedasDionysuschallengesthenakedhypocrisy Apollo!Followingthe2006provocativeprequel,Wine/Water,'thedebatecontim with'Order/Chaos.''Engrossinglyerotic'List.'Intellectuallyprovocative'ThreeWeeks.
Aug2-3,20,27:2300(lhr30mins)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:23:00(Ihr30mins)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:2300(lhr30mins)£9,50(£8.50) WoHdpremiere 45678910II 12 31415 161718192021 222324252627
ARCADIA
OxfordUniversityDramaticSociety BedlamTheatre,11bBristoPlace•01312259893•GridReftF5 Catapultingtheaudiencebackandforthbetweencenturies,TomStoppardexploresz: thenatureoftruthandtime,theorderofromanceandthechaosofsex.Fromthe1 OxfordUniversityDramaticSociety,nowinits203rdyear.
THEATRE For all your Fringe tickeitj call 0131 226 000(1 !0131623; | r [ | [T] JJriiy funny//ffflZ'Mnuzi'jz Directed by Cal McCrystal with % Adriana DM Darina Rofe Adrian vSljuez AssemblyRooms,SupperRoom 6-25 August 3:40 pm. assembly @GEORGESTREET seepage 178forshowinformation ANTI-AGEING LOOKBETTERFEELBETTERLIVE BETTER ElizabethRoddick TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•0131220088S•GridReftES Reduceyourbiologicalage.Rediscover,addtoyourzestforlife.Changethingsin yourlifewithauthorandNHSaward-winnerElizabethRoddick. www.newlifehealthcare.co.uk PreviewAug2-4:11:40(SOmins)£4.00 Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26: 11:40(SOmins)£6.00(£5.00) Aug6-9,13-16,20-23: 11:40(SOmins)£7.00(£6.00)45678910II 1213 14IS 1617181920212223242S262728 APE GaryStevens TheatreWorkshop,34HamiltonPlace»01312265425•GridRef:B2
throughanimperativetoassimilateeachother'sbehaviour,theyhavenoautonomy|r thoughtBehaviourbeginstospinoutofcontrolastheycopythecopy...
In'Ape,'threeperformersarerenderedinterdependentTiedtooneanother 1j
Aug20-25:1400(Ihr)£9,00(£7.00) WoHdpremie 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 262728
APOCRYPHALTALESTOLD INTHEDARK CambridgeUniversityADC Ccubed,Brodie'sClose,Lawnmarket,RoyalMile•08452601234•GridReftE4
PreviewAug2-3:I5:45(lhr30mins)£8.00(£6.00) Aug5-11:!6KX)(lhr30mins)£8.50(£6.50) 9 45 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930si ARCLIGHT Squagulate TheVault,11 MerchantStreet«08452262721•GridReftE5 Edinburgh'sNewYearandthey'veonlygoneandcancelledthestreet-partyagain. Chriswouldratherbedancing,butshesitsandwatchestherain.Kriswants indoorsbuthewalksthestreets.NewtheatrefromEdinburgh-basedSquagulate. Aug14-19:18:35(Ihr)£5,00 Woridpremi 1456789 10II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 222324252627 ARMAGEDDONAND FISHCAKES TouchwoodTheatre DiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket*01312258961-GridReftE4 It TheHorsemenoftheApocalypseareredundant;humanshavefouleduptheEarth. | Famine-keencookWar-chiropodist'sreceptionistPestilence-keep-fitenthusiast! Death-children'sclown.Shareanapocalypticpicnic,buttheWorld'sEndisNigh. Aug6-11:11:30(Ihr)£5.00(£3,00) Woridpremiere•EC—T -30: . :56 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324.252627»29303i| 172 VISITWWW.EDFRINGE.COM BookticketsforFringeshowsandget allthelatestnews,reviewsandgossip
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ARNOLDWESKER'STHE MISTRESS
GuyMasterson-TTIandHoldenStreetTheatres
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030•GridRef:D4
GuyMastersondirectsAustralianmulti-awardwinningMarthaLottasSamantha,
| bohemiandesigner,hopelesslyinlovewithamarriedmancontroversially,desperately,
| ludicrouslyjustifyingherduplicity.Apowerfullydevisiveintrospective.Acomically
I fierceplayaboutguilt
PreviewAug2-3:IIOO(SSmins)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-22,27: 11:00(55mins)£10.00(£9.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26: 11:00(SSmins)£11.00(£10.00) FTTH 1 29303 2345678910II 12131415 161718192021222324252627
THEARTOF SWIMMING
| Playgroup
| TraverseTheatre,CambridgeStreet,offLothianRoad•01312281404•GridReftE3
| LyndaRadley'sintimateandcompellingsoloperformanceaboutlong-distance
1 swimming,celebrity,storytellingandtime,inspiredbythelifeofMercedesGleitze,
I thefirstBritishwomantoswimtheEnglishChannel.'Outstanding'*****Herald.
i 'Haunting'****Scotsman.
1 PreviewAug2:12:15(Ihr)£10.00(£5.00) Aug3:14:30(Ihr)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U) Aug4:16:30(Ihr)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00LO AugS:18:45(Ihr)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U)
!| Aug7,12:20:45(Ihr)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U)Aug8:1200(Ihr)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U) Aug9:I4:l5(lhr)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U) Aug10:16:15(Ihr)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U)
|| AugII:18:30(Ihr)£14,00(£10,00)(£5.00U) HSU
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ASH
1 TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival ChurchHillTheatre,MorningsideRoad•013144701II•GridRef:H2
j| InaTlingitAmericanIndianvillage,ayounggirlsitsbythefire,dreamingintothe 3 flames.Followhertothelandofmanysuns,thetowertothegods,lakesthatfly,and I Ceridwen'sbronzecauldron.
4 Aug17-18:18:20(Ihr20mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug19:2220(Ihr20mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug21:I6:20(lhr20mins)£6.00(£4.00) Europeanpremiere I 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223242526272829303i
j 1 ] ASHES
I DancingShadowsTheatreCompany PleasanceDome,I BristoSquare•01315566550•GridRef:F5
| 'Ashes'isaboutthingsthatdon'tburn.It'sabouthowbooksburn,butnotideas; j manuscripts,butnotmusic;people-butnotlove.'Ashes'delvesintotheworstof j humanity,andfindsthetriumphofthehumanspirit PreviewAug1-3:l33X)(lhr20mins)£5.00
i Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:13:00(Ihr20mins)£7.50(£6.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:I300(lhr20mins)£8.50(£7.00) Worldpremiere•ECU 29303 11345678910II 1213 415161718192021222324252627
4 (ASLEEP IN) DISORDER
M ZTheatreCompany
d Venue45,39JeffreyStreet•01315560476•GridRef:D5
! Arepresentationofwhatsufferersofthesleepingdisorder'NightTerrors'might experienceandhowitaffectsthosearoundthem.Theplaythenshiftsintoaself-
consciousanalysisoftheroleoftheaudiencewithintheplay. Aug6-11:19:10(45mins)£5.00(£4.00)
Aug13-17:19:25(45mins)£5.00(£4.00)
ATTEMPT3.4 1 PresentAttempt j Ccubed,Brodie'sClose,Lawnmarket,RoyalMile•08452601234•GridReftE4 Risk,riotandrevelationinthisnewlive-devisedperformance.Notwoshowsarethe ® sameasperformersexposetheirinnermostconfessions.Vulnerable,unpredictable withhigh-octaneenergy;theartofperformanceisputtothetest Aug2-3,13,20,27:21:45(IhrSmins)£6.50(£5.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:21:45(IhrSmins)£7.50(£6.50)
ANAUDIENCEWITHADRIENNE
AdrianHowells
Traverse5:TheMedicalSchool.TeviotPlace•0131 2281404•GridRef:F5
Anintimateshowwherethegorge-arseAdrienneinvitesyouintohercosy-rosy living-room,tellsautobiographicalstories,playshomemoviesandservesteaandcake. ADrillHallcommission.'Hilarious'*****Herald.
Aug8: 19:00(2hrs)£11.00(£5.00)
Aug9-12,14-19,21-23:19:00(2hrs)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U) Aug21-24:14:30(2hrs)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U) WoHdpremiere B303I123456 89 10 II 12 314 IS 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
ANAUDIENCEWITH LYNN RUTH MILLER
LynnRuthMiller
dubWEST®ThreeSisters,ThreeSisters,139Cowgate•07720285550•GridReftE5
TheToothFairyreturnswithmorehilarious,poignantmemories.Ahighlightof lastyear'sFestival.Youoweittoyourselftohearthisone-womanphenomenon: inspirationalvignettesforeveryonetoldbyanexceptionalstory-teller.
Aug5-25: 13:00(SOmins)£8.00(£6.00) Europeanpremiere•HSU 56789 10 II 12 13 14IS 16 1718 192021 2223242526272883031
ANAUDIENCEWITHTHECRIPPENDALES
TheCrippendales
TheatreWorkshop,34HamiltonPlace•01312265425•GridReftB2
Theymightnothavelegs,butdotheyhavetheballs?Freshfromtheaward-winning Channel4documentary,anintimateaudiencewiththerisquedisabledmalecabaret troupe.Foronenightonly. Aug16:2200(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) 293031 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829x31
AUTOAUTO
PleasanceinassociationwithAssemblyTheatre
APleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
muscialcrashconcert!ChristianVonRichthofenbringshishighlysensitiveandfunny oddity-intheformofaVauxhallAstraMkl.TheycreatesongsfromBachtoBennyGoodmanuntilthere'sverylittleleftofanycar.
PreviewAug1-3:17:30(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:I7:30(lhr)£14.00(£11.50) Aug16-12,17-19,24-26:17:30(Ihr)£15.00(£1200) EC3J 29303111145678910II 12131415161718192021222324252627
AUTOPILOT
CalArtsFestivalTheater
Venue13,LochendClose,Canongate•07074201313•GridRef:D6
Adriftinthedesert,adownedAmericanfighterpilotsearchesforawayoutamidst abarrageofmiragesandmemories.Outofcontextandincreasinglyoutofmind,he encountersastrangerandembarksonapersona-meldingodyssey.
Aug9-10:12:45(Ihr)£4.00
AugII:1245(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00)
Aug12,14-19: 18:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00)
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BABBLE PaperNautilus
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•01312200885•GridRef:E5
Theanswertoalloflife'squestionscanbefoundinbooks.Butnotinstoriesorfacts containedwithinthem.Theirrealmessagesarehidden.Theyareincode.Andnobody knowsthecode.It'sallBabble.
PreviewAug2-4:15:20(SOmins)£5.00
Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:15:20(SOmins)£8.00(£7.00) Aug6-9,13-16,20-23:15:20(SOmins)£7.00(£6.00)
Worldpremiere•Firm 29303 1345678910II 12 13 1415 161718192021222324252627282930311
BABYWITHTHE BATHWATER
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival
Blueside,PilrigChurch,IbPilrigStreet•01315531876•GridReftA6
BitinglysatiricblackcomedybyChristopherDurang.Histarget?Parenthood,which heskewerswithsavagelygleefulwitandcharacteristicallyoutrageoushumor.
Aug17:20:20(lhr20mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug18,21:16:20(Ihr20mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug20: 12:20(Ihr20mins)£6,00(£4,00)293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22232425262728293031i THEBIGGESTFREEEVENT * frilUlP ONTHEFRINGE Jfc * O “EH! 12AugustontheMeadows IHf SUlllldy
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THEATRE
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:21:45(IhrSmins)£8.50(£7.50) WoHdpremiere*OSH 1345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
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THE BlackBACCHAE
£WhiteRainbow
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Dionysus-performancegod,magnificentmagician!Sumptuousstyleandjazz-age opulencedefinethisupdateontheGreekBacchusmyth.Vaudevilleillusion,vicious vengeanceandachoirofchorusdelightsfeatureasfetesaresealedandplotsunravel. Aug3,20,27:2000(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:20.00(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:2000(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)
Worldpremiere•ECU 29303 1234S678910II 12 1415 161718192021 222324252627
BACCHIC
ActorsofDionysus
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridReftF5
Anicon.Anorgy.Adissenter.CaughtbetweenHeavenandEarth,ademi-godfells fromgrace.Euripides'masterpieceofecstasyandrevenge,TheBacchae,'brought bangup-to-dateinAOD'sstunningmarriageofmusic,theatreandcircus.'Seriously sexy'Guardian,www.actorsofdionysus.com
PreviewAug1-4:13:30(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-6,8-9,i3,15-16,20,22-23,27:13:30(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 13:30(Ihr)£10.00(£8.00)
Worldpremiere•HS2 2303 11345678910II 12 13 1415161718 19202 222324252627
BACON/LAUTREC
PotlatchTheatreCompany understairs@EuroScot,EuropeaninScotland,39PalmerstonPlace*01315276161 GridRef:El
Aworkintwopartsthatexplorestheself-destructivenatureofgeniusbygivingusa glimpseintothelivesandthelovesoftwooftheworld'smostoriginalartists:Francis BaconandHenrideToulouse-Lautrec.www.potlatchtheatre.com
PreviewAug3:16:30(Ihr)£5.00(£3.00) Aug5,7,9,11,13,15,17:16:30(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00)
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BARBEDANDSPINED
PeachPlumPear
Venue260@Jury’sInn,43JeffreyStreet•01315560476•GridReftD6
Aviciousandprovocativenewdramaaboutthefragilerelationshipsbetweenthree twentysomethingsandtheirrespectiveparents.WitnessDiane'sunexpectedvisitand thebrutalconsequencesofherfrantic,uncontrollableurgetowrenchhersonback undercontrol.
Aug20-25:20:l0(45mins)£6.50(£5.50)
Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26272829303m
THE BARDSOF BANGKOK
CrawlingAfterStrawberries
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Foul-mouthedanddirty-minded-fourex-patsjoustwithpoetrytowinthelove ofonefierywoman.Anoriginalcomedyplaythatjourneysthroughthelows(and highs!)ofmalesexualself-delusion.
Aug3,20,27:I8:l5(lhrISmins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:18:15(IhrISmins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:18:15(IhrISmins)£9.50(£8.50) WoHdpremiere•EEU1 29303 345678910II 12 : 1415 161718192021 222324252627
BARNABYBROWN:ORPHAN EXTRAORDINAIRE
TheDog-EaredCollective
PleasanceDome,I BristoSquare*01315566550•GridRef:F5
THEATRE
Feralcomedy.AVictorianjoyridethroughglitzandgruel,withDickensridingpillion. Wheeeeeeeeee!www.dogearedcollective.co.uk.****'perfectlypitched'IrishTimes. 'Sillyandsurreal,verymuchintheveinof'TheMightyBoosh."CamdenNewJournal. PreviewAug1-3:12:20(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,13-14,16,20-21,23,27:1220(1hr)£7.00(£5.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 12:20(Ihr)£8.00(£6.50) Europeanpremiere•HSU 29303111345678910II 12 13 1415161718192021222324252627
BARRIE:ALIFE INSTORIESSplintersProductions
For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000 A HILARIOUS JOURNEYTHROUGH 35 Classic Books 2324Amazing Characters &1 ExtraordinaryMan WRITTEN!DIRECTEDBYAdam1.0110 fotindermemberol ShakespeareCompany 3-27August 12.15(13.30) assembly ©GEORGESTREETIwww.assemblyfestival.com 01316233030 page 185forshowinformation Northern Stage &Giles Ramsay present seepage 197forshowinformation
ScottishStorytellingCentre,TheNetherbow,43-45HighStreet*01315569579• GridRef:D6 CreatorofPeterPanandworld-famousplaywrightreworkshisownlifeinfantasy andfiction.Discovertheartist,storytellerandhiddenself.Splintersweavetheirmagic aswithGeorgeMackayBrown-fromBarrie'sownwords. AugI5-SepI:I900(lhr55mins)£10,00(£8.00) WoHdpremiere 29X3112345678910II 12131415 16 17 18 192021 222324252627i8i»303ii
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
BASICTRAINING
AssemblyPresentsKahlilAshanti
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet*01316233030•GridRef:D4
TakingusthroughhistheatricaltourofdutyasaUSAirForceentertainer,Ashanti offersnothingbutimpeccablemagic.HismimicryiscomparabletoEddieMurphy;his seamlessmelancholytoRobinWilliams.Theman'sastar'Age. PreviewAug2-3:19:40(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-5,7-9,14-16,21-22,27:19:40(Ihr)£12.00(£11.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:19:40(Ihr)£13.00(£1100) HEH 293031 2345678910II 12 31415 161718192021222324252627
THE CygnetBEAUX'STRATEGEM Theatre
QuakerMeetingHouse,7VictoriaTerrace•01312206109•GridReftE4
Twoimpoverishedgentlemenseekprettyheiress!Anunhappywife,aromanticsister, anambitiousbarmaid,highwaymenandFrenchprisonersaddtothefuninGeorge Farquhar'srip-roaringcomedy.Schemes,seductionandasatisfyinghappyending. |29Aug13,15,17,21,23,25:I6:l0(lhr40mins)£7.00(£5.00) 303I123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425 26272829303i
BECKETT INABUCKET
MardyArtsandfromthegreyhousexompany
TheZoo,140ThePleasance•01316626892•GridRef:F6
AnewBridshplaywithwords.AsBeckettrekindlesatriodampenedinspirits, Irelandfanstheembersofanoriginalscript;Boonrefuelsherbucketfulsof absurdismswhilstBroughtonpausesforathought www.myspace.com/mardyarts
PreviewAug3-4: I4:50(55mins)£4.50
Aug5-6,8-12,14-19,21-25:14:50(55mins)£6.50(£4.50) Europeanpremiere 11321 29303 3456789 10 11 12 314 15 16 1718 192021 2223242526272829303m
BEDAND BREAKFAST
EricaFeeProductions
[0870Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 7453083»GridReftE5
FromtheRoyalCourt'sYoungWriters'Programme.Sometimesalittle experimentationinbedmeanssomethingnewtodiscussoverbreakfastForB&B residents,GwenandJohn,theroleplayspellsdestruction.Witty,tautmoving'Kate Wasserberg,FinboroughTheatre.
Preview:Aug2-3:I4:50(50mins)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:I4:50(50mins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: I4:50(50mins)£9.50(£8.50)
Worldpremiere•EE3J 29303 2345678910II 12 31415 161718192021222324252627282930311
BEDSIDESTORY
Actors'Circle
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef:F5
Abitter-sweetlovestoryaboutawoman'sseeminglyunwaveringdevotiontoaman reducedtoanear-comatosestatebyamotorbikeaccidentBrutallysad,yetfreshand funny,itbegsthequestion:howunconditionalcanromanticlovebe?
PreviewAug1-4:15:15(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13-14,16,20-23:15:15(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00)
BELIEVE-LINDAMARLOWE
LMPandRichardJordanProductionsLtd
TraverseTheatre,CambridgeStreet,offLothianRoad*01312281404•GridReftE3
TheOldTestamentisabatdegroundandwarisaman'sgame.Butwhatofthe women?'Believe'isacontemporaryre-imaginingoffoursurvivors-traitor,widow, warrior,martyr-whocarvedtheirnamesintoourviolenthistory.
PreviewAug2: I4:l5(lhrISmins)£I0.00(£5.00) Aug3:16:30(IhrISmins)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U) Aug4:18:30(IhrISmins) Aug5:20:45(IhrISmins) Aug7,12:1200(IhrISmins) Aug8:14:00(IhrISmins)
Aug9:I6:l5(lhrISmins) Aug10:iai5(lhrISmins)
Aug11:20:30(IhrISmins)
Aug14,19,25:I4:30(lhrISmins)
Aug15: 13:45(IhrISmins) Aug16,22: 19:00(IhrISmins) Aug17,23:21flO(IhrISmins) Aug18,24:11:30(IhrISmins) Aug21,26:16:45(IhrISmins) WoHdpremiere•HSU 293031 33456789 10II 12 31415 16 1718192021 22232425262728293031
BELLYDANCING IN LEEDS-FREESHOW
SirenTurner!LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Linsay's,15BrunswickStreet*01315568974•GridReftB6
Abittersweetcomedyaboutawoman,amirror,afewmenandtheneedtotake control.Canshefindliberation,andifso,willitbewheresheexpectedtofindit? www.freefestival.co.uk Aug19-25:1350(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) WoHdpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627282930311
(BE)LONGING
Curious
TheatreWorkshop,34HamiltonPlace«01312265425•GridReftB2
Curiousexplorelongingandbelongingagainsttwocontrastingbackdrops-thevast searinglandscapeoftheAmericanSouthwestandalandscapeyoucanholdinthe palmofydurhand.Thetenouncesiteoflongingitself:theheart Aug20-25:2100(Ihr)£9.00(£7.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 262728293031
THE BENCH
NextStageProductionsinAssociationwithTheOldJointStock Theatre
Venue260@Jury'sInn,43JeffreyStreet 01315560476•GridReftD6 'TheBench'followstwomenwhomeetdailyonaparkbench.CanFranksortout James'sproblems?Darklycomic,theplayhighlightstheobsessionwiththework ethicintoday'sbusinessworldanditspenalties.(Tues/Thurs/Sat)
PreviewAug4:21IO(45mins)£6.00(£5.00) Aug7,9,11,14,16,18,21,23,25:2110(45mins)£6.00(£5.00) Europeanpremiere »3031123456789 10II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728293031
BEOWULF& BEER KSUTellers
Ccubed,Brodie’sClose,Lawnmarket,RoyalMile•08452601234•GridReftE4
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:15:15(Ihr)£9,00(£8.00)
Worldpremiere•EEH 293C 12345678910II 1213 14 5161718192021 2223242526272829303
BEDTIMESTORIES
SomethingElse
Csoco,ChambersStreetSouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Areyousittingcomfortably?Enjoyasurrealselectionofcomedyshortsfromdreamy !todeadpanallaboutabed.Newwriting,comfypillows.andfreecocoainthenew showyoucan'tfallasleepin!Includescocoa. Aug12,18,26:2l:20(50mins)£9.50(£8.50)
Aug14,16,22,24:21:20(SOmins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug20:21:20(SOmins)£7,50(£6.50) Worldpremiere *3031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 232425262728293031i
ABEGINNERSGUIDETO FRINGE GREATNESS
LipTheatreCompany
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket»08702410136»GridRef:E4 SteveandJonahwanttowritetheWorld'sGreatestFringePlay.'Buttheirquestfor originalityquicklyplumbsshamelessplagiarismtopreviouslyuncharteddepths...Lip fTheatrereturnsafter2yearsofsell-outshows, iPreviewAug2:I9:l0(50mins)£5.00
Aug3-26:19:10(SOmins)£7,50(£6.50) Worldpremiere»HSU 12930311234567891011 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627282303
Livepercussion,puppetry,rapid-firepuppetry,mead,maraudingbeasts,andamother withabadattitude.Thisoriginaladaptationincludescomedyandlarger-than-life heroics.Epicsuspensepermeatesthislegendarythriller.Includesapintonthehouse! Aug5-10:1105(55mins)£7.50(£6.50)(£5.50Q Aug11:2305(SSmins)£8.50(£750)(£6.50C)
THEATRE
it live and loud magic hot cabaret revue burlesque bands and bubbles bars and stars C venues vibrant vivacious variety afeastofinternational newworkforoursixteenthfringe boxoffice08452601234onlineprogrammeiniww.CtheFestival.com seepage244forshowinformation Eentrai 175
Europeanpremiere•HSU 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303i
For all your Fringe Hcke : call 0131 226 000-
BETWEENTHE DEVILANDTHE DEEP BLUESEA
1927
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083 GridRef:E5
Atheatricalcabaretwhichcombineslivemusicandperformancewithanimationand film,asurrealsatireforthediscerningviewer.'1927goallouttoentertain'Independent. 'Impeccablechoreography,perfecttiming,magnificentstagepresence'TimeOut.
PreviewAug2-3:20.15(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5-9,13-16,20-22:2015(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:2QI5(lhr)£9,50(£8.50)
UKpremiere•HSM 29303 2145678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 2223242526271829303
BETWEENTHEWORLDS
TemenosTheatre
DiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket•01312258961-GridRef:E4
Hypnoticevocationoftheshaman'sjourneythroughthegapbetweenworlds,a many-layeredvisionaryexperienceexploringtheedgebetweenrealityanddream. Wow,whataninterestingshow'****ThreeWeeks.'Astrangelyreassuringexperience' ****Scotsman.
Aug6-11:21:30(Ihr)£7.00(£6.00)
Aug13-18:19:30(Ihr)£7.00(£6.00) Aug20-25:17:30(Ihr)£7.00(£6.00)
Worldpremiere•HSU 29303 23456789 10 II 213 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829*3
BEYONDTHECHARIOTS
RichSwingle
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRefcFS
Therestofthe'ChariotsOfFire'story:HowEricLiddellleftworld-recordbreaking celebritystatustoteachandcoachtrackinwar-tornChina,eventuallyracingforhis lifeinaJapaneseinternmentcamp,www.richdrama.com/beyondthechariots
Aug13-16,20,22-23,27:11:00(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00)(£16.00F)
Aug17-19,24-26:1100(1hr)£9,00(£8.00)(£18.00F)
Europeanpremiere 29303 2345678910II 1213 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627
BIGGERTHANJESUS
RickMillerandAssembly
Assembly@StGeorge'sWest,58ShandwickPlace•01316233030•GridRef:E2 2000yearsofsellingtheBigGuy!Canada'sRick'Machomer'Millertakesusona hilariousandthought-provokingridethroughthethornycrownofChristianity.An award-winninginternationalsell-outhit!Virtuosoperformingandstaging!'Variety. *****'Mesmerizing!'Globe&Mail. PreviewAug2-3:20:45(IhrlOmins)£5.00
Aug4-6,8-9,13,15-16,20-22,27:20:45(lhrlOmins)£11.50(£I0.50)
Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:20:45(IhrIOmins)£1150(£11.50) Europeanpremiere•HEM 13456 89 10II 12 13 15 161718192021 222324252627
BIG INJAPAN (ORTHREESTEVESANDABOB)
BobKarper
TheZoo,140ThePleasance•01316626892•GridRef:F6
Imaginative,engagingsoloshowwithlivemusicandfilmaboutAmericanreunions, Japanesedrumming,break-ups,breakfastcerealandpeoplecalledSteve.'Karper's idiosyncratic&beguiling'Guardian.'Aprofoundlyinterestingstoryteller'Scotsman. PreviewAug3-4:I4:30(lhrISmins)£5.00 Aug5-27:14:30(IhrlOmins)£8.00(£5.00) H2~ll 29303 345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
BIG QueenSISTER
MaryTheatreCompany
Venue45,39JeffreyStreet•01315560476«GridRef:D5
Acuttingandincisivesideswipeatrealitytelevisionandthedefinitionoffeminism.Big Sisterasks:cansistersreallydoitforthemselves? Aug13,15,17:II:35(lhr30mins)£5.00(£3.50) Aug21,23,25:20:l0(lhr30mins)£5.00(£3.50)
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THE BITCHES' BALL
PennyDreadful
Assembly@HillStreetTheatre,19HillStreet•01316233030•GridRef:D3 Inspiredbythelifeof18th-centurycelebrityMaryRobinson,high-flyingcourtesan andacclaimedpoetIt's'LeagueofGentlemen'does'LiasionsDangereuses'-ripped corsets,opiumnightmares,surrealgothiccharacters.MickBarnfatherdirects (TheatredeComplicite,Peepolykus). PreviewAug3-4:20:30(IhrlOmins)£5.00 Aug5-14,16-27:20.30(IhrIOmins)£11.00(£9.00) Hmn 29303 345678910II 1213 1415161718192021 222324252627
THEATRE
seepage 173forshowinformation A MOSSSAL % CAU sYiunmivY v CHftl/TIfln/tarringvonflICHTHOFEn andRolfClau/enorHri/tianBader 5.30Pm Plea/ance Grand 1-27 PUGU/T 0131 556 6550 uuuuuu.plea/ance.co.uk
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
BLACKCOMEDYBYPETERSHAFFER
ThePersePlayers
Venue45,39JeffreyStreet•01315560476 GridReftD5
Fromthewriterof'Equus,1 PeterShaffer,ThePersePlayerspresent'BlackComedy,' aslapstickfercesetintheswingingsixties.Inthepitch-blackofapower-cut,artist BrindsleyMillerbattlesneighbours,electriciansandGermanmillionaires. Aug20-25:I8:00(lhrIQmins)£7.00(£5.00)
BLOOD BROTHERS
VivaYouthTheatre
Greenside,IbRoyalTerrace«01315572124•GridRef:C6
PlayversionofthehugelysuccessfulWillyRussellmusical,centredonLiverpool twinsEddieandMickeywhoareseparatedatbirth.Abeautiful,poignantproduction Evugperformedbyayoung,dynamiccastSell-outshowawards2005&2006. pa3i13-17:11:20(Ihr)£5.00(£4.50) 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 II 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303m
BLOOD BROTHERS(PLAYVERSION)
LauderStudioTheatreCompany
understairs@EuroScot,EuropeaninScotland,39PalmerstonPlace•01315276161 GridRef:El
DidyoueverhearthetaleoftheJohnstontwins?FollowingtheirsuccessfulScottish tour,joinTheLauderStudioTheatreCompanyastheytakeyouthoughtheplay |\ugversionofWillyRussell'sfamousstory.
IM12,16-18:20:l5(lhr30mins)£l0.00(£6.00) 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829
BLOODCONFESSION
ConfesiondeSangreProductions
Assembly@HillStreetTheatre,19HillStreet•01316233030•GridRef:D3
Inadesertedpolicestation,acrimefromthepastresurfacesduringaroutine investigation.AHitchcockianno-holds-barredpsychologicalthriller.Containsscenes ofgraphicviolence.
PreviewAug3-4:16:45(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13-14,16,20-22,27:16:45(Ihr)£9.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:16:45(Ihr)£10,00(£8.00) Worldpremiere•gEB 29303 2145678910II 1213 14 5161718192021222324252627
BLOODWEDDING
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival Blueside,PilrigChurch,IbPilrigStreet»01315531876 GridReEA6
Theclashbetweenourprimaldesiresandthedemandsofsocietyplayoutinthe barrenworldofpassionandlossinFedericoGarciaLorca'sclassicsurrealistdrama. Aug6:2120(Ihr20mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug8:12:20(Ihr20mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug9:18:20(Ihr20mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug10:14:20(Ihr20mins)£6.00(£4,00) EE1I II123456 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031I
ABLOSSOM FELL
UnfinishedTheatre
SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)«08702410136’GridRef:F4
ThisnewproductionisbothamovingretellingofaRaymondCarverstoryand arejectionofitself.Inlife.UnfinishedTheatrepurport,loveandlossarenoteasily resolved-whyshouldweactotherwiseonstage?
PreviewAug3-4: I2:l0(lhr20mins)£5.00 Aug5-19:12:10(Ihr20mins)£6.00(£5.00)
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[BOMBERS' ROW
78thStreetTheatreLab
Assembly@HillStreetTheatre,19HillStreet•01316233030•GridReftD3
IThreecelebrityterroristsinseparatecages,onehouraday.Allowedtotalkwith eachotherandnooneelse.Evilhasawaywithwords.Atruestory.Acomedy.By two-timeFringeFirstandBestEnsemblewinner. PreviewAug3-4:I5:55(lhrlOmins)£5.00 Aug5-14,16-27:15:55(IhrIOmins)£11.00(£8.50)
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BONNY& READ
yMoohfshTheatreCompany
IDiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket•01312258961»GridRef:E4 (FollowThefast-paced,fascinatingtaleofreal-lifewomenpiratesAnneBonnyandMaryRead. theirwildadventuresfromchildhoodtothegallows(andbeyond!)inarip-Iroaring,timber-shivering,sea-shanty-soakedtheatreproduction! UAug6-1(k13:30(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) Aug13-18:17:30(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) IAug20-25:15:30(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) Europeanpremiere•ECU 129303 123456789 10 213 14 15 16 17 18 92021 22232425262728293031i
THEATRE
JOHNSON ac BOSWELL Late But Live -DevisedbySTEWART LEE ~ and"InEnglandyouhavebetterhorses, inScotlandwehavebettermen” JAMESBOSWELL "MuchmaybemadeofaScotchman, ifhebecaughtyoung” SAMUELJOHNSON TraverseTheatreatHalfPastTen seepage200forshowinformation 177
For all your Fringe ticket: call 0131 226 0000 I
BORSTALBOY
Laine-Johnson
Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge•084S2262721 GridRef:E5
BrendanBehan's'BorstalBoy'factuallyrelateshisviciousjourneythroughborstalfor murderousIRAactivities.This4-starrunawaysuccessofthe2002Festivalisbrilliantly revivedaspartofanationaltour.
Aug6-11:20:15(1hr2Smins)£10.00(£8.00) USD
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BOUNCERS
StromnessDramaClub
ZooSouthside,117NicolsonStreet»01316626892•GridRef:F6
Wewelcomeyoutoavisionofthemodernurbannightlife,tostag-nightsandhendos,todrunkencryinggirlsandgallonsofbooze.OneofScotland'sbestyoungcasts tacklesGodber'sclassicblackcomedy.'Confidentandsophisticated,'SCDAjudges.
Aug13-18:I5:l5(55mins)£6.00(£5.00)
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BOUNCERS
Watch-ltProductions
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Witnessgrotesque80sclubcultureinallitstrashyglory.Fourmaturehunkyactors returntoplay20charactersinonecrazynightonthetown.'Fast,furious,veryfunny -theyliveuptotheirhype'ThreeWeeks.
Aug19,25-26:I8:30(lhrISmins)£10.50(£9.50)
Aug20:18:30(IhrISmins)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug21-24:18:30(IhrISmins)£950(£8.50) M23456789 10II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2S 262728
BOUNCYCASTLE MACBETH
StrollingTheatricals
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077•GridRef:E6
'Macbeth'wasfirstperformedin 1605;bouncycastleswereinventedin 1961. Somehow,thetwowerekeptapart...untilnow.Finally,theScottishPlay,performed entirelyonaBouncyCastle!Kilts!Witches!Shakespeare!Jumping!Whatcould possiblybebetter?
PreviewAug2-4:16:40(IhrIOmins)£6.50(£5.50)Aug5:16:40(IhrIOmins)£6.50(£5.50) Aug6-11,13-18:16:40(IhrIOmins)£8.00(£7.00)(£6.00C) wan 456789 10 II :13 14 15 16 17 18 192021222324252627282930311
BRIMSTONEANDTREACLE
DemarcoRocketProductions:TridentTheatreCompany
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077»GridRef:E6 I
Theplayfollowsthefortunesofacouplewhoseliveshavebeencatastrophically affectedbyahit-and-runaccidentTheirdaughterhasbeenleftinacoma,but everythingchangeswiththearrivalofamysteriousyoungstranger. Aug13,15,17,21,23,25:2040(IhrIOmins)£6.00 Europeanpremi 3031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425 2627282930
HELEN BURKE
HelenBurke
Venue260@Jury'sInn,43JeffreyStreet*01315560476«GridRef:D6
HelenBurke'spoemshavebeencalledsurreal,quirkyandhumorous.Sheisreleasing! recentlybandagedpoemsbackintothewild.Someofthesepoemshavenever knownhumancontactCouldyougiveahometoone?
Aug20-25:ISPO(SSmins)£5.00 Europe 1456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 262728
BUSYNIGHT
UP£@EM
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entranceso 08707453083•GridRef:E5
CowgateandVictoriaStreet)•
Briandrivesaminicab;nights.Fridaysarealwaysmessy,butwillBrian'spuntersdrivej| himtoofartonight?Allcharacters,musicandsoundeffectscreatedbyarealcabbieI andhisextraordinaryvoicebox.Enjoytheride,www.upandatem.co.uk, www.myspace.com/busynightI
PreviewAug2-3:18:25(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13-16,20-23:18:25(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:18:25(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) Woridpre 45678910II 12 13 1415 161718192021 22232425262728
THEBUTLERDID IT!?
AfternoonDelightTheatreCompany
RomanEagleLodge,2JohnstonTerrace*01312267207«GridReftE4
Murder!Mystery!Imagine,ifyoucan,bothcombined!2006'ssell-outreworking ofthe'whodunnit'genrefromQMUC'sactingstudentsisthefunniestandmost satisfyingshowontheFringe-ever!You'llneverseethisonecoming...
PreviewAug3-5:I3:l0(lhr)£7.50(£6.00) Aug6-26:13:10(Ihr)£7,50(£6.00) EC 45678910II 1213 1415 16171819202122232425262728293031
TRINDERHOUSEHISAXE
BOYAND
SweetEGA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)»08702410136•GridReftF4
Amidnightrobberyatatirednorthernhighschool.Spinner,afutureless 15-year-olddreamerisonlookout.Ahumoroustaleofmisadventure,peerpressure,ghosts, regretandamythicalunhingedcaretakerseekingrevenge.
PreviewAug3:16:10(IhrISmins)£5.00 Aug4-19: 16:10(IhrISmins)£7,00(£6.00) Worldpremiere•EC3I 456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19202122232425262728
BREAKERMORANT
ComediansTheatreCompanyandUnderbellyProductions
E4UdderBELLY'sPasture,BristoSquare•08707453083»GridRef:F5
ThetruestoryofbrashpoetandsoldierHarryMorant'scourtmartialforthe murderofPOWsandaGermanmissionaryduringtheBoerWar.Hisexploitsshook anationandmadehimanAustralianlegend.
PreviewAug2-3: I3:40(lhr30mins)£7.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:13:40(Ihr30mins)£1250(£10.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-27: 13:40(Ihr30mins)£14.50(£13.00) Wm 45678910111213 415 161718192021222324252627
ABRIDGETOTHESTARS
DEMARCOROCKETPRODUCTIONS
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077•GridRef:E6
Eleven-year-oldJoelformsasecretsocietyandinvitesnewcomerRolftojoin.But Rolfbelievesasecretsocietymustcreatefear...Acommitted,wellrealisedand beautifullyexecutedproduction'ColinBradie,Promote-YT(Scotland). Aug13-18:14:00(SOmins)£6.50(£5.00) M56789 10 II II 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728 THEBIGGESTFREEEVENTONTHEFRINGE 12AugustontheMeadows
CABARETAUSCHWITZ
Playfellows
ZooSouthside,117NicolsonStreet•01316626892•GridRef:F6
Cabarettheatrefromthedarkestplaceweknow:Auschwitz.Thesongs,thetorture, thebrothel.Missedtheslaughter,buthavethetalent?ThenyoucouldjoinBlock24.j Campforwhoresandperformersalike.Adultcontentwww.playfellows.co.uk 3 PreviewAug3: I7:l5(45mins)£5.00 Aug5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23,25,27:17:15(45mins)£6.00(£5.00) Woridpremiere«HEZ 456789 1011 12 13 14IS 1617 18 192021 2223242526272829 CA$H IN
THEATRE
Remember;praisepays!FringeFirstwinningcompany.'Themostincendiarypolitics ontheFringe'Independent. PreviewAug3-4:2l:20(50mins)£5.00 Aug5-13,15-27:21:20(SOmins)£10,00(£9.00) 145678910II 1213 415161718192021222324252627premiers 1 CALLATE! Mexort2007:TheAngloMexicanFoundationandGilesRamsay Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet 01316233030•GridReftD4 'Callate!'HilariousnewcomedyfromMexico.TopclownsAdrianaDuch,Darina RoblesandAdrianVazquezteamwithcomedymastermindCalMcCrystal (SpymonkeyTheBoosh,Peepolykus)towhiskyoutoamadworldofjealousy, retributionandlust'Side-splittingsilliness.' Aug6-9,13,15-16,20,22,27:15:40(IhrIOmins)£10.00(£9.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:15:40(IhrIOmins)£11.00(£10.00) European 6789 10II 12 13 1415 16171819201 222324252627premiere7 \ o fringeSunday 178
CHRIST! Wisepart,Jews&Communists Assembly@HillStreetTheatre,19Hil Street•01316233030•GridReftD3 ByVanBadhamandJonnyBerliner.BobandFannyComfortsingthefuninto fundamentalisminthiscelebrationofBritain'snewmegachurchtelevangelists.
CALLMRROBESON
TayoAluko<8Friends
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate»08452601234»GridReftE5
FollowPaulRobeson,famoussinger/attor,onarollercoasterjourneythroughlife,as hisgrowingradicalactivismcauseshimtobedisownedanddisremembered,evenby civilrightsmovements'leaders.Featuresfemoussongsandspeeches.
Aug12,18:laSO(lhr)£9.50(£8.50) Aug13:18:50(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50) Aug14-17;18:50(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728»303i
CANADIAN BARTENDERATBUTLINS
TJDaweandUnderbellyProductions
Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Fromthehighly-acclaimedveteranof70fringefestivalsworldwide,astoryofa workingholidayinHell.'IfGeorgeCarlinandJerrySeinfeldhadababy,it'dbeTJ Dawe'WinnipegSun.www.tjdawe.com
PreviewAug2-3: 18:10(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:18:10(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 18:10(Ihr)£10.00(£9,00) Europeanpremiere•HSU 29303 2345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627282930311
CAN StrangeOFWORMS
Underbelly'sBedfellows
SmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate•08707453083•GridRef:E5
Anappalling,unforgivableassaultonallweholdsacred,thisutterbuffoonerytakes ontorture,officialdeceptionandniceblueoveralls.Outrageous.DevelopedatBAC. 'Inventiveheightsofphysicalcomedy.Extremelyfunny-demandsseriousattention' BTG
PreviewAug2-3:14:15(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23: 14:15(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:14:15(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Worldpremiere•HEH 2303 23456789 10II 12 13 14151617181920212223242526272829303m
CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN
AlikeMaranProductions
Valvona&Crolla,19ElmRow«01315567800•GridRef:B6
TriumphantreturnfortheacclaimedadaptationbyMikeMaranandPhilipContini withAliStephens(Mandolin)andAnneEvans(Flute).Tdratherseethisshowthan thefilmanyday!'LouisdeBernieres.Earlybookingadvised!
Aug15-16,18,21:20<X)(lhr20mins)£l200(£l0.00) Aug17,20:I3:00(lhr20mins)£12.00(£10,00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 222324252627282930311
CATRIONA
MeanwhileTheatreCompany
Greenside,IbRoyalTerrace*01315572124*GridReftC6
Aloneandwantedformurder...DavidBalfour,theyoungheroofStevenson'sepic adventure'Kidnapped,'isdisappointedbytheendinghiscreatorhasgivenhimand strivesforabetteroneinthismuch-lovedsequel.
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com THEATRE Assemblypresents www.7fingers.com Award winning French-Canadian troupeThe 7 Fingers perform a fantastical biend of physicalcircus,theatre and music. “A WILD TRIUMPH... A TOTAL OVERWHELMINGMADCAP SUCCESS” assembly ©GEORGESTREET seepage 116forshowinformation seepage 174forshowinformation ****‘SILLYANDSURREAL, VERYMUCHINTHEVEINDFTHE PERFECTLY MIGHTYRRDSH” PITCHED” IRISHTIMES ^OPM 1-27AUGUST (NUTIS&221
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CAUGHTONTAPE PutneyPlayers
AnAmericanensemblehastravelledtheUKcollectinginterviewsfrompeoplethe worldover.Culturescollideandopinionsclashininterwovenmonologuesandactual conversations.Nothingisoff-limits!They'reyourwords.Comeanddiscoverwhere youstand. Aug5-7:15:15(45mins)£6.00(£4.00) Worldpremiere•EXSH 293031 2345 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930311 THECAVEOFTHEGOLDEN CALF GoldenCalfProductions AssemblyUniversalArts,Freemason'sHall•01316233030•GridRef:D3 Thereturnofthemostsensationalcabaretshowofthefestival.Anexoticmelange ofmusichall,burlesque,chanson,dragandjazz.'UnlikeanyothernightinEdinburgh... Preparetobestunned'Scotsman. Aug2-26:22:30(lhr30mins)£10.00 ET7T1 29303 2345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627282930311 179
Aug13-18:09:30(lhr20mins)£7.00(£5.00) Aug20-25:I4:l0(lhr20mins)£7.00(£5.00)
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ZooSouthside,117NicolsonStreet•01316626892•GridRef:F6
CERTIFIED MALE
GlynnNicholasGroup-FestivalHighlights
Assembly@StGeorge'sWest,58ShandwickPlace•01316233030•GridRef:E2
'Extractsimmensefunfromahostofeverydayneurosesaboutthebusinessofbeing men'Age.'Willhaveguysinstitches,andisamustseeforwomeneverywhere'Dublin SundayWorld.CastincludesLesDennis.www.certifiedmale.co.uk
PreviewAug3-4: I3:30(lhr30mins)£5.00
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20,22-23,27: 13:30(Ihr30mins)£11.00(£9.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:13:30(Ihr30mins)£12.00(£10.00) Europeanpremiere•HZgl 29303 345678910II 12 13 1415 16 171819202 222324252627
THE EyeballCHANGELING Theatre
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234 GridRef:E5
Heavingbosoms,quiveringcodpiecesandthefilthiestmimeinEdinburgh.This isJacobeantragedywithbiteinEyeball'suniquephysicalstyle.Murderandsex accompaniedbyalivescore.Notforthesqueamishoryoungchildren.
Aug1-3,20,27:1705(IhrlOmins)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:1705(IhrIOmins)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:1705(IhrIOmins)£9.50(£8.50) FTTH H345678910II 12 1415 161718192021222324252627
CHANGE:THE UPCOMINGWARWITH IRAN
Spankin'Yanks<&IMCProductions*
Assembly@HillStreetTheatre,19HillStreet»01316233030•GridReftD3
AseniorUSpolicyadvisorislosinghiswifeandhisconscience.FringeFirstwinners Spankin'Yanks&IMCproductionspresentthisprofoundpoliticalthrilleraboutthe costsofpowerandseduction,www.marksoperschange.com
PreviewAug3-4:I400(lhr30mins)£5.00
Aug5-9,14-16,20-23:I4:00(lhr30mins)£9.50(£8.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-27:14:00(Ihr30mins)£11,00(£9,00) Woridpremiere•FTTH 345678910II 12 31415 161718192021 222324252627
CHANGO MACBETH
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival Blueside,PilrigChurch,lbPilrigStreet•01315531876•GridRef-A6
Afro-Caribbean-infusedrhythmsaccentthisnewworldinterpretationof'Macbeth,' afebrilenightmarewhereChangesupplantsHecate,andtheincantationsofBrujeria underscoretheatrocitiesofatyrantwhoreignsonablood-drenchedtropicalisle. Aug6:16:15(Ihr25mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug8:20:15(Ihr25mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug9:1015(Ihr25mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug10:18:15(Ihr25mins)£6.00(£4.00) Ban 293031 23956 78 9 10 II !2 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
CHAPLIN
PIPLITTONTHEATRECO
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare*01315566550•GridRef:F5
'Chaplin'written/performedbyPipUtton.AcdaimedFringefavouritePipUtton focusesonCharlieChaplin.'Adolf,''Resolution,''Bacon'-allmassiveFringehits. 'Utton'sperformancesareallmasterclassesinacting'BritishTheatreGuide.'Masterof theonemanshow'Guardian.
PreviewAug1-3:IS:IS(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:I5:l5(lhr)£8.00(£6.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:15:15(Ihr)£9.00(£7.50)
Woridpremiere•BBH 2930311345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627282930311
CHAV!
CrowdedIT'SAMUSICALINNIT
Underbelly,LogicTheatreCompany
56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)•08707453083»GridRef:E5
ThreeteenagersandtheBNPLarger-than-lifecharactersrevealtheirtrueselves: antagonisticteenagersdisclosingambitionsandfears,belligerentmembersofthe 'bona-fide'politicalpartyexposetheirhatredandgreedallthroughsong. www.crowdedlogic.co.uk
PreviewAug2-3:2300(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:2300(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:230Q(lhr)£9.50(£8.50)
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CHERRYSMOKE
BarebonesProductions(Philadelphia)
Ccubed,Brodie'sClose,Lawnmarket,RoyalMile•08452601234•GridRef:E4 Raw,minimalisticrealisminthisworldpremierefromJamesMcManus.Thevisceral accountofafighterhauntedbyhispastandheavy-handedtemper.Thrillingon-theedgedramathatinterweavesfamily,loveandabuse.
Aug2-3,13,20,27:I6:35(lhr25mins)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:16:35(Ihr25mins)£8.50(£750)
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:16:35(Ihr25mins)£9.50(£8.50) Woridpremiere•HSU 29303 2345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
THEATRE For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000
Truly * g original > comic invention’ ^ DrumMedia 0 ‘Run,don’twalk, tothesuperfluous, extraneousand utterlyridiculous experiencethatis JeremyBoutsakis’ SydneyStageOnLine PleasanceDome-1.40pm(1-27August,not13th) Ph:0131 5566550 www.pleasance.co.uk ~ An InauguralTraditional Event 5 Registeronline:www.jeremyboutsakis.com J RegistrationincludescomplimentarySoleTraderStarterKit, PieceofString andbeermat. seepage200forshowinformation :j assembly^ AWARD-WINNINGTHEATRE COMEDY DANCE FAMILY SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS FROMAROUNDTHEWORLD AE 0131 623 3030 www.assemblyfestival.com seepage240,241 forshowinformation Venue27 PuppetState TheatreCompany storytelling TheMan WhoPlantedTrees Centre(RoyalMile) jjfc, 1pm(notTuesdays) .ji V “Itisvery,veryrare . \ toFindsomethingthat • appealsaseffortlessly, * ^ tochildrenandadults asthis magicalshow.” t tV." //..•s(„, seepage 16forshowinformation
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
CHICKEN BONES FORTHETEENAGESOUP
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival ChurchHillTheatre,MomingsideRoad•01314470111•GridRef:H2
Imagineopeningalovelyvalentinetofindthewords'YouSuck!'inside.Thatisthe toneofthisdelightfullytwistedcomedy.Thishilariousplaysatirizesthepopular 'ChickenSoup'series,leavingnoclicheuntrampled!
Aug17:22:30(IhrISmins)£6.00(£4.00)Aug18: I6:30(lhrISmins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug20:18:30(IhrISmins)£6.00(£4.00)Aug21:10,30(IhrISmins)£6.00(£4.00)UKpremiere ; i^5 6789 10 ;, 12 13 14 o 6 17 18 19 20 21 222324252627 y ^
CHOKE POINT
LAWritersCenter
Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge•08452262721•GridReftE5
Basedonatruestory,acharismaticrisingstarofthenation'stopnewspaper discoverssomethingalltoomuchincommonwiththeteensniperheiscovering. Aug14-19:16:55(Ihr30mins)£10.00(£8.00) Woridpremiere 29303i123456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 2021 222324252627a29303n
CHRONICLESOFASLEEPLESSMOON
SuitcaseRoyale
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens*01316678940•GridRef:F5
FromMelbournepurveyorsofjunkyard-theatre,adeliciouslydarktaleofdastardly deedsandunfathomableadventure,exquisitelycrafted,riotouslytold."Wallaceand Gromit'meetsDavidLynch...OneofthebestshowsI'veeverseen'MontrealGazette. Aug3-4,6-10,14-19,21-26:15:00(Ihr Omins)£8.00(£7.00)
Aug6-7: 1700(IhrIOmins)£8.00(£7.00) Aug11-12:10:00(IhrIOmins)£8.00(£7.00) Europeanpremiere 345678910 II 12 31415 16 1718 192021 222324252627
CITYOFTHE DEAD HAUNTEDGRAVEYARDTOUR
BlackHartEntertainment
LargeBlackSignOutsideStGiles'Cathedral,RoyalMile 01312259044»GridRef:E5
History,humour,horrorandaninvestigationintotheinfamousMacKenziePoltergeist, theworld'sbestdocumentedsupernaturalcase.'Terrifying',MostHaunted.'Brilliant', AboutEdinburgh.'Hideously,twistedlyhaunting',Fest Jul29-Sep1:20:30(IhrISmins)£8.50(£6.50) Jul29-Sep1:21:15(Ihr Smins)£8.50(£6.50) Jul29-Sep1:2200(IhrISmins)£8.50(£6.50) AugI-SepI:OftOO(Ihr Smins)£8.50 2930311234167891011 12131415161718192021222324252627202930311
CLASS ClassStageProductions
Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge•08452262721•GridRef:E5
Nigelleadsadoublelife.Touber-dassyElise,he'sthesuaverestauranteur.Tohis'girls' he'sthesleazebagownerofstrip-joint'Class'.Willhisworldscollide?DoesClassmatter? Willthestrippersbareall?www.class-stage.co.uk.'Sell-out'NetworkTheatre***** Aug14-19,21-27:20:30(Ihr20mins)£8.00(£6.50) 29303i12345678910II 1213 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 242526272829
CLOSER
ThreeMileTheatreCompany
BruntonTheatre,LadywellWay,Musselburgh»01316652240»GridReftF6
Fourpeoplewithsomethingincommon;sex,liesandbetrayal.Setinanintimate performancespace,theintensityofphysicaltheatreatitsclosest;astarkportrayalof modemrelationshipsup-closeandpersonal.Visitwww.threemile.co.ukformoredetails. Aug7-11:19:30(Ihr45mins)£10.00
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THECOACH
NextStageProductionsinAssociationwithTheOldJointStockTheatre Venue260@Jury'sInn,43JeffreyStreet•01315560476•GridRef:D6
TheCoach'dealswithoneman'sobsessionintrainingtheperfectfootballteamand howheexpectseveryonetoreachthatgoal,regardlessofhisfamilyoreventheteam itself,withfarreachingconsequences.Funny,poignantandshocking.(Mon/Weds/Fri) PreviewAug3:22:l0(50mins)£6.00(£5.00) Aug6,8,10,13,15,17,20,22,24:22:10(SOmins)£6.00(£5.00) Europeanpremiere•EE31 29X3 123456789 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 2 22 23242526272829x31
COASTTOCOAST
HardGraftTheatreCo. Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083»GridRef:E5
Lastyearwewalked216milesacrossthecountrywithnomoney,nofoodandno accommodation,thisistheshowaboutouradventure.'Afirst-classdouble-act',**** Scotsman.'Aclassicdoubleact',TimeOut.
PreviewAug2-3:I4:50(lhr)£5.00 Aug4-9,13-16,20-23:I4:50(lhr)£8.50(£7.50)Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:14:50(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) Woridpremiere•HSU 29X 2345678910II 1213 1415 1617181920212223242526272829X3:
COAT
OvercoatProductions
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083»GridRef:E5
Winnerofthe2007CambridgeFootlightsPrizeforbestnewplay,Coatisasortof romanticcomedywhichflicksbetweennineteenth-centuryRussiaandthehereand now.Aplayforeveryonewholikeslove,orjustloveslike.
PreviewAug2-3:12:45(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:12:45(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:12:45(Ihr)£9,00(£8.00) Woridpremiere•HSU 29X3 1345678910II 12 31415 161718 192021 2223242526272829X3:
COFFEE
FatCatProductions
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
JamesCampbell'sfirstgrown-upplayfortheEdinburghFringeisastrange, unsweetenedanddisconcertingcomedicstoryaboutantagonisticflirting,caffeineand anaphylacticshock.'Campbellwritesthebestsortofabsurdistcomedy'Guardian. Aug1-3,20,27:20.15(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:20l5(lhr)£9.50(£8.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:2015(Ihr)£10.50(£9,50)
UKpremiere•Qffll 29X3 12345678910II 12131415 161718192021222324252627
COITOPHOBIA
BlueMasque
understairs@EuroScot,EuropeaninScotland,39PalmerstonPlace*01315276161 GridRef:El
Whodoyoutrust?Katieoptingforan'openrelationship'seemstheperfect andidotetomonogamy.Butbalancingtwolovers,across-dressingsonandafiery bestfriendbecomesastringofmemoriesinrentedrooms,www.blue-masque.com Aug12-27:22:l5(lhr30mins)£7.50(£6.50) Woridpremiere 29X312345678910II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24252627
COLD DEMARCOCOMFORTROCKETPRODUCTIONS
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077 GridRef.E6 AnIrishlabourerlivinginLondonreturnshometoBelfasttohavealast,drunken 'conversation'withhisrecentlydeadfather.'Anangryrequiemsoakedinwhiskey...a shatteringportraitofself-inflictedpain'SundayTimes Aug20-25:I6:50(45mins)£8.50(£6.50) 29X31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26272829X3::
THECOLLECTOR AslanProductions
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Eversincehefirstsawher,FrederickClegghasbeenobsessedwithMirandaGrey. Havingabductedandimprisonedherinthecellar,hesoonfindsrealityisfarfromhis fantasy.AdaptedfromJohnFowles'firstnovel. PreviewAug2-3:19:50(IhrISmins)£5.00 Aug4-9,13-14,16,20-23: 19:50(IhrISmins)£8.50(£750) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 19:50(IhrISmins)£9.50(£8.50) EEai 29X3: 2345678910II 1213 14 5161718192021 2223242526272829X3::
THECONCENTRATION OFJOSEF BROWN
FiveWaysProductions
Venue260@Jury'sInn,43JeffreyStreet•01315560476•GridRef:D6
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JosefBrownisanEnglishJewstuckontherightsideofthefenceinthewrongstate ofmind.Anexplorationofthepsychewhenmankindwaspushedtoitslimits.More info:www.myspace.com/fivewaysproductions Aug20-25:18:10(45mins)£5.00(£3.50) Woridpremiere 29X31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26272829X31 THECONTAINER NimbleFish/Underbelly/EscalatorEastToEdinburgh/Creative PartnershipsThamesGateway E4UdderBELLY'sPasture,BristoSquare•08707453083•GridRef:F5 AcontainerboundforEngland.Fivepeople,onedream:anewlife.Stepinsidethe containerforthemostraw,intenseeventontheFringe.Bookearly-only20seats eachshow!AssembleatUdderbellyBoxOffice. PreviewAug3-4:1500(IhrIOmins)£5.00 PreviewAug4:19:00(IhrIOmins)£5.00 Aug5,7-12,14-19,21-26: 1500(IhrIOmins)£10.00Aug5-12,14-26:1900(Ihr Omins)£10.00 Woridpremiere 29303 345678910II 12 314IS 161718192021 2223242526272829X3:
ACONVERSATIONWITH EDITH HEAD
InvisibleTheatreandPaulLucasProductions
Assembly@HillStreetTheatre,19HillStreet•01316233030•GridRef:D3
Hollywood'smostlegendarycostumedesignercomesaliveinataleofhumour, ambition,gossipandglamour.Abehind-the-scenesfeastofdelectablemovieloreand sinfullydeliciousstories.'Soperfectlyaccurate,it'salmostscary.'NYTimes www.edithhead.biz
PreviewAug3-4:Ift15(IhrSmins)£5.00
Aug5-9,13-14,16,20-22,27: 18:15(IhrSmins)£9.50(£8.50) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:18:15(IhrSmins)£10.50(£9.50) Europeanpremiere•HSU 29303 2345678910II 1213 1415161718192021 22232425262729293031
CORPUSCHRISTI
MCCVII08Productions
BedlamTheatre,IlbBristoPlace•01312259893•GridRef:F5
TerrenceMcNally'scontroversialgayJesusstory.'Recommended!themultiracial, gender-bentensemblelandsit'scoremessage'LATimes.'GO!greatperformances... cinematicinit'sscope',LAWeekly.'Critic'sPick!...aheartfeltallegoryofloveand acceptance.'BackstageWest.
PreviewAug2-4:22.-00(lhr30mins)£5.00
Aug6-11,13-18,20-25:22:00(Ihr30mins)£8.00(£7.00) ECU 29303 13456789 10 II 1213 14 15 16 1718 2021 2223242526272829303m
COUNTINGTOINFINITY
NWYProductions
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Aboyfindshimselfstuckbetweenchildhoodandadulthood.Ashebreaksfromhis overprotectivemotherwhilebothintriguedandcorruptedbythequintessential Americanmale,theboyembarksonafunnysurrealandsolitaryjourney
Aug15-17,21-24:22:20(55mins)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug18-19,25-26:22:20(SSmins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug20,27:2220(SSmins)£6.50(£5.50) 29303H2345678910II 12131415 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425 2627
ACOUPLEOF BLAGUARDS
BaldRobinProductions
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077•GridRef:E6 HavefunwiththemiserableIrishchildhood.Ifyouliked'Angela'sAshes'you'lllove thewit,songandstory-tellinginthismemoirofgrowingupinLimerickandAmerica. Twoblaguards,thirtyoddcharacters,non-stoplaughter. Aug20-27:15:10(IhrSmins)£8.00(£6.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26 77
COVERED IN LOVE(THAT'SWHATSHESAID)
Abingdon 751
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Peelbackthecardboardflapsofthetetrapackoflovethroughtheagesviatimetravel,vignettesofastutecharacterobservation,andadancefinalethatisinnoway incongruous.'Agiftedcompany'Herald.
Aug12,18-19,25-26:I2:l5(50mins)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug13,20,27:12:15(SOmins)£6.50(£5.50) Aug14-17,21-24:I2:l5(50mins)£7,50(£6.50) Europeanpremiere 29303 234567891011 12 13 14 15 16 1718 192021 222324252627
CRAVE LittleAgitations
Ccubed,Brodie'sClose,Lawnmarket,RoyalMile•08452601234•GridRef:E4
Hypnoticandarticulatevisionfromrenowned,provocativeplaywrightSarah Kane.Followfourdisparatevoicesthroughafantasiaoflove,lust,humour,sadness andresignation.Breathingnewlifeintothestunningtext,thisfreshandsensitive productionissettocaptivateandastound.
Aug2-3,20,27:I7:45(lhr)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:17:45(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:17:45(Ihr)£9.50(£850) wan 29303 2345678910II 12 31415 161718192021 222324252627
CRICKET ONTHE MOON
ConcreteDreams
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077•GridRef:E6 'CricketontheMoon'isacontemporarytragi-comedyexploringtheboundaries betweenfantasyandreality.SixfriendsreuniteforMary'sbirthdaydressedastheir favouritefilmicons.Identitesblur,secretsarerevealed,butonequestionremains: WhereisMary?www.myspace.com/concretedreamstheatre PreviewAug2-4:22:15(SOmins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug5-18:22:15(SOmins)£7.50(£5.50) Worldpremiere-EU 29303123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19202122232425267728293031
THEATRE For all your Fringe tickets call 0)31 226 0000
Amidthehypefuelledblastofanyartsfestivalcomesatleastadozen wheezingpromisesthathereatlastistheNextBigThing.Inthecase ofunlawfullygiftedKahlilAshantithepromisehappenstobetrue. twig®vs assembi seepage 175forshowinformation a, r tatAssembly The BestfromA Play,A Pie andA Pint €! Thefirstmagical-realistmusical,fantasticalandvulgar, chieflygreatfun-TheHerald 2-27August5.20pm:Assembly@GeorgeStreet AnneMariedi MambrostarringLibbyMcArthur AlittlecrackerofacontemporaryScottishcomedy -TheScotsman 3-27August2pm:Assembly@GeorgeStreet AWalkinthe Park Deliciouslysurreal,tragicandhumorous,fulloftheatricalmagic -TheScotsman 3-27August1.40pm:Assembly@GeorgeStreet AdrianWiszniewskiand GordonRigby TheScottishPhilharmonicOrchestra Epic,agreatadventurethatcanonlygetbigger-TheHerald 26&27Augustat7.30pm:Assembly@TheQueen’sHall PCQPmhlV 01316233030 I I I IJ www.assemblyfestival.com epage231,170,235,142forshowinformation 182
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CRIMEAND PUNISHMENT
RSAMDinCollaborationwithEgregor Venue13,LochendClose,Canongate•07074201313•GridRef:D6
ThedebutperformanceofthisparticularadaptationofDostoyevsky'stragic masterpiece-aprofounddramaofredemptionandathrillingdetectivestoryof thesoul.PerformedbyactingstudentsoftheRSAMD,incollaborationwithEgrej TheatreCompany.
Aug20-26:17:00(Ihr20mins)£8.00(£6.00) World *031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 2J 26 2728
THECROSSANDTHESWITCHBLADE
SaltmineTheatreCompany
ChaHotteChapel,204RoseStreet»01312254812»GridRef:D3
I950'sNewYorkisacityofgangsandviolence,whereonlythetoughestsurvive.So whatcouldpossessacountrypreachertogothereandbewiththefighters,addicts andprostitutes?
Aug14-18:I9:l5(2hrsISmins)£9.00(£7.00)
Aug16,18:14:15(2hrsISmins)£9.00(£7.00)
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CRUELINTENTIONS
BigSpiritTheatreCo.
Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge•08452262721 GridRef:E5
Boredofthegirlshehassoeasilyconquered,Sebastianischallengedbyhiscontrolfreakstep-sister,Kathryn,toseducethebeautifulAnnette.Butthewickedwager soonbackfires.Basedonthebook'DangerousLiaisons'. Aug21-25:16:20(IhrSmins)£8.00(£7.00)
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CRYSTALCLEAR
JustInGeneralTheatreCompany
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket•08702410136•GridRef:E4
Asharpstudyoftheexperienceofblindnessaswellasapictureoflovetryingto shutoutthedark.RichardstrugglesbetweenhisrelationshipwithblindThomasina andinsecureJane.
Aug13-18: 16:50(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50)
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THECURSED BONESOF LEONARD LE-BEC
PointedArrowTheatreCompany
\hoy,;45,39JeffreyStreet•01315560476•GridRef:D5
fellowFringetraveller!Come,hearofourcoastalvoyagehuntingtreasure irndbones,spontaneouslytellingsea-stories.Twelvedays,sevenstories,pirate-players slownonthefourwinds.'Fringetheatreatitsbest'bbc.co.uk. Aug20,22,24: I3:l0(45mins)£7.00(£5.00)
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CURSEOFTHEWEREWOLF
/enuelVenue
Socket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077•GridRef:E6 Dnanisolatedislethere'sawilltoberead.Featuringafamilycurse,gothic :haractersandatapdancingpenguin.Whowillinherit?Whowillsurvive?Andwho's hefurryculpritinthisspookyspoof? n 'reviewAug2-4:17:50(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) i tug5-11:17:50(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) 4S 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829
DAI (ENOUGH) ailliiernieKukaff,JonathanPollard,JonCutlerinassociationwith *aulLucasProductions 'leasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6 etinaTelAvivcafemomentsbeforeasuicidebombing,'Dai(enough)'captures iraelisociety,itsobservers,andcritics.Alternatelyhilarious,moving,andtragic.'One howyouarelikelytofeelfordaysafterwards'NYTimes.www.irisbahr.com i\ reviewAug1-3:16:00(Ihr)£5.00 ;4-9,13,15-16,20-23,27: 1600(Ihr)£8.00(£6.50)10-12,17-19,24-26:16:00(Ihr)£9.00(£7.50)
THEATRE
Europeanpremiere HBa
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DAMASCUS
TraverseTheatreCompany
TraverseTheatre,CambridgeStreet,offLothianRoad*0131228i404•GridRef:E3
AbriefencounterinaSyrianhotelfindsaScottishbusinessmangrapplingwithlanguage andlove,meaningsandmisunderstandings.Laughter,romanceandtragedymeetina newplaybyDavidGreig('AmericanPilot';'SanDiego';'OutlyingIslands';'Europe'.)
PreviewJul29AugI:19:00(2hrs30mins)£11.00(£5.00)
PreviewAug4: 1600(2hrs30mins)£11.00(£5.00)(£5.00U)
Aug5:2000(2hrs30mins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U)
Aug7,10,14,17,21,24:1100(2hrs30mins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U)
Aug8,11,15,18,22,25:14:45(2hrs30mins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U)
Aug9,12,16,19,23,26:18:45(2hrs30mins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U) Worldpremiere•HEM 29303 12345678910II 12131415 161718192021 2223242526272829303m
DANGER!(MOUSE)
RoyalScottishAcademyofMusicandDrama
Venue13,LochendClose,Canongate•07074201313•GridRef:D6
Ahighlyvisualproductionalongsideanoriginalelectronicscore.Thisperformance playfullyquestionsthemodernworldoftechnologyinanattempttobetter understanditwithamouseastheprotagonistComeandwatchusspectacularlyfail. Aug20-26:14:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26 272829X31i
DANTON’S DEATH
Jacobins
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077•GridRef:E6
Agovernmentoverthrownbyrevolution.Nowitsdreamsaredisintegrating: promiseshavebeenbroken,idealsbetrayed.Thosewhofoughtforfreedomnowcare onlyforpower.Dantonisthelastgoodmanstanding;howlongcanhesurvive? Aug13-18,20-27:17:50(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) 29X3112345678910II 1213 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24252627
ADARKANDSTORMYNIGHT
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival Greenside,IbRoyalTerrace>01315572124•GridRef:C6
Rememberthegoodolddaysofradio-whenpeoplehadtousetheirimaginations andwhenthemindwasastage?Thosedaysareback-butonlybetter,usingstories fromOscarWilde,RudyardKiplingandEdgarAllanPoe. Aug6:22:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug8:14:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug9:16:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug11:20:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4,00) ECU 29X3112345678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829X31
DARKNESSWITHIN
OutsideInTheatre C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Fascinatingexplorationofsocietyindecay.Threeflawedindividualsexaminethe circumstancesthathaveleadtotheirdownfall,whilstforcingtheaudienceto confrontitsroleintheirdecline.Featuresoriginalmusicbyestablishedcomposer PeteKelly.
Aug1-3,13:12:30(45mins)£6.50(£5.50)
Aug4-10,14-17:12:30(45mins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug11-12,18: 12:30(45mins)£8.50(£7.50)
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THE DATING GAME
ArtfeltTheatreCompany
ARocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077•GridRef:E6 thefast-paced,funnyandoftenmovinginsightintotheworldofspeed-dating.Watchas Matchmaking.unfortunatestoriesoftheveryunluckyinloveunfoldbeforeyoureyesatjocasta
Aug2-11:l4.-00(55mins)£8.00(£6.00) Aug13-18:12:25(SSmins)£8.00(£6.00)
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ADAY IN DIG NATION
FlyingCarpetTheatre
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
Animation+virtuosophysicality+politicalsatire=DIG.Discoverhowanoffice dronebecomessuperhero,rockstarandpost-apocalypticscientistallinoneday. *****companypresents'Thefutureoftheatre!Don'tmissthisshow!'Seott/eWeekly. www.flyingcarpettheatre.com
PreviewAug1-3:14:20(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:I4:20(lhr)£9.00(£7.50)
ADAYINTHE DEATH OFJOE EGG
CrumpetTheatreCompany
Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge•08452262721•GridRef:E5
Acouplestruggletoraisetheironlychild,ahandicappedgirlwhocannot communicate.Takingcareofheroccupieseverymomentoftheirlivesandthistakes atollontheirmarriage.
Aug6-12:17.00(Ihr25mins)£5.00(£4.00SUDO) QE3 1456 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728
DEADLIVING
JackProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef:F5
Whenwediewegointoaparallellifeinthelandofthedead.Butwhenaplague beginstowipeouttheliving,bothworldsarethreatened.Superbphysicaltheatre. FromthenovelbyKevinBrockmeier.
Aug5-9,14-16,21-23:13:15(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-25: 13:15(Ihr)£9,00(£8.00) Worldpremie 56789 10 II 12 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728
DEAD MAN'SCURVE BALL
ActasCompany
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077«GridReftE6
Adarklycomedictaleoflostlove,teenagepassionanduntimelydemisetoldthrough classic 1960scarcrashsongssuchas'LeaderofthePack'andTellLauraILoveHer'.Couldtheseaccidentsbelinked?
PreviewAug2-4:I9:l5(lhr)£5.00 Aug5-II:19:15(Ihr)£7.50(£5.50)
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DEAR HEART
AgelinkTheatreInc
Act-IV@TheRadisson,Venue39,HolyroodRoom• »GridRef:E5
Areal-lifelovestorybasedonWWIIlettersfromayoungLondonbridetoher ROWhusbandinJava.Bothheartrendingandjoyous,theplaycapturesthehopeand despairofloversseparatedbywar. Aug13-19:I7:30(lhr5mins)£8.50(£6.50) 3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728
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AnkleProductions-www.AnkleProductions.co.uk
Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083•GridReftE5
ContemporarysatirebasedonKafka'sTheTrial':conceptual-artists,hippie-activists, fatcatlawyers:Joe'sonlyhopeafterlearningofhisimpendingdeportation...By CharlieBrafman,writerof2006FringeSell-out,SundayTimesNSDF2007winner 'CastAside':*****edinburghguide.com,****ThreeWeeks.
PreviewAug2-3:12:20(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:12:20(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:12:20(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) 45678910II 12131415 161718 19202122232425262728
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SexyBoysandGirls&Copresent
E4UdderBELLY'sPasture,BristoSquare*08707453083•GridReftF5
LisalovesDick,Dick'sintoDebbie,DebbiewantsDallas...butwillshegoalltheway togetthere?'LegallyBlonde'meets'AmericanPie'inthisultimateporn-againparty nightout!Cheekycheerleadingfun!
PreviewAug2-3:I7:45(lhrISmins)£6.00
Aug4-9,14-16,21-23,27:17:45(IhrISmins)£1250(£10.50)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:17:45(IhrISmins)£14.00(£12.50) 45678910II 12131415 161718192021222324252627
DENIED HumbleTheatreCompany
Ccubed,Brodie'sClose,Lawnmarket,RoyalMile•08452601234*GridReftE4
Theworldtoday:suspicionpermeates,questionsdominateandcommunitiescontinue toexistinaclimateoffear.HereintheUKthethreatoffundamentalistIslamseeps intoourcollectiveconsciousness.Crucial,shockingandpowerfulnewdramaforour time.
Aug2-3,13,20,27:20:l5(lhr20mins)£7.50(£650)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 14:20(Ihr)£10,00(£8.50)
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Csoco,ChambersStreet.SouthBridgeandCowgate»08452601234»GridRef:E5
Atreacherousbestfriend,aloyalwife,afaithlesshusband.Comicexplorationofthe perverseaffairbetweenpowerandlove,especiallywhenequalityisn'talwaysthe secrettomaritalbliss.
Aug3,20,27:I3:l5(50mins)£6.50(£5.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:13:15(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:13:15(SOmins)£8.50(£7.50) Worldpremiere•HSU 345678910II 12 1415 16 1718192021 222324252627
THE DEVIL,CHESS:ABURLESQUE!FoulPlayProductions
ZooSouthside,117NicolsonStreet•01316626892•GridRef:F6
lightintodarkwithalluringlystylishvisualseductions,wherebloodspurtsinfountains andfleshflashesfreely!Explicitmaterial,16+ Aug19-27:22:15(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00)
THE DIARYOFANNE FRANK Theatre400
Venue27@Holyrood,81HolyroodRoad•01315288442•GridRef:D6 Don'tmisstheopportunitytoseeTheatre400'sre-tellingofAnneFrank'sstory. Confinedtoanannexe,howdoAnne,herparentsandhersisterMargotdealwith theterrifyingtimestheyarelivingthrough? Aug6-11: Ift30(lhr20mins)£5.00(£3.50) imi 56 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728»»3i
DICKENSUNPLUGGED-THECOMPLETEWORKSOF CHARLESDICKENS(ABRIDGED)
BadBoysofAbridgementpresent
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030«GridReftD4 Ahilariousmusicalrollercoasterthrough35classicbooksand2324amazing characters,writtenanddirectedbyAdamLong-foundermemberofReduced ShakespeareCompany.Don'tbeascrooge-booknow.
PreviewAug2-3:I2:l5(lhrISmins)£10.00 Aug4-9,14-16,21-22: 12:15(IhrISmins)£1250(£1050)Aug10-12,17-19,23-27: I2:l5(lhrlSmins)£14.00(£1250) Worldpremiere•HEH 1345678910II 12131415 16 1718192021222324252627
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DIRKTHEASTRONAUT
MidgetProductions
RomanEagleLodge,2JohnstonTerrace»01312267207•GridRef:E4 2007,theZerogenerationhavesprungforthfullyarmedlikeAthenefromthescullof Zeus.Dirk,unemployedand'spaced',thinkshe'sanastronaut,Sylvia'sonlyreasonfor stayingistheirmutualloveofsalami,www.midgetproductions.co.uk PreviewAug3-4:1800(Ihr)£3.50 Aug5-11,13-18,20-25:1800(Ihr)£7.50(£6.00) Worldpremiere•ECU 3456789 10 II 13 14 15 16 1718 2021 2223242526272829303m
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Ctoo,StColumba'sbytheCastle,JohnstonTerrace•08452601234•GridRef:E4 TomStoppard'srazor-sharpwitwhisksustotheHouseofCommons.Sixmembers ofParliament;sexualimmortalitydiscussions;andallsixaresleepingwiththe secretary.Joinusforembarrassedministersandseveralpairsofknickers! Aug19,25-26:17:30(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) Aug20,27:17:30(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50) Aug21-24:I7:30(lhr)£8.50(£7.50) 3456789 10II 1213 14 15 161718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27
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ChanceTheatre
ZooSouthside,117NicolsonStreet•01316626892•GridRef:F6
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DOCTORFAUSTUS
FlintlockTheatre
SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt•08702410136•GridRef:F4
FlintlockTheatrebringtheiruniquebrandofcartoonishmayhemtobearon Marlowe'sgreatcomedyofhorrors.Threeactorsandthreemusicianstakeyoutc hellandbackinatalethat'shalfwaybetweenpathosandpantomime. Aug13-26:l9:2S(lhr20mins)(FreeTicketed) 345678910II 1213 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728
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Leitheatre
Shocking,sexyandstrange,thistongue-slightly-in-cheektakeonthehorrorclassic findsTransylvania'sbloodlustyCountbendinggender,logicandtimeitselfinhis seductivequesttofindamatebeforethethirdmillennium!www.chancetheatre.info. PreviewAug3-4:20:15(IhrIOmins)£5.00 Aug5-11:20:15(IhrIOmins)£7.00(£5.00) Woridpremiere*I
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SmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate•08707453083•GridRef:E5
WrittenbyAcademyAwardwinnerRonaldHarwood'ThePianist'.Setbackstage duringtheBlitz,anageingthespianisstrugglingtogetreadyforhis227th performanceof'KingLear',butperhapsitiseveryone'slastperformance... Aug13-16,20-23:1210(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Aug17-19,24-26:1210(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) 29303112345678910II 1213 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930:
DROPPINGTOZERO
RatatatTheatreCompany
Ccubed,Brodie'sClose,Lawnmarket,RoyalMile•08452601234•GridRef:E4
ExplosivenewcomedydramaaboutcelebrityTVchefRobertandhisdiet-crazy Weather-girlwifeCandice.Shedropstosizezeroandwindsupinacoma.Sowhy j doeshewantherdead?
Aug2-3,13:15:45(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug4-10,14-17:15:45(SOmins)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug11-12,18: 15:45(SOmins)£9.50(£8.50)
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DeltaProductions
Underbelly,56Cowgate(CowgateandVictoriaStreet) 08707453083•GridReftE5
CynthiaandBobhaveaproblem.Acanineproblem.Thegardeningglovesareoff,the binocularsareoutandallbecauseofacoupleofdogs...Americansuburbiaerupts intochaosinthishilariousandbitinglysharpnewsatire. PreviewAug2-3:1200(Ihr)£5.00
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DOING MYBIT
CalmProductions
DUCKVARIATIONS
VividTheatreCompany
ZooSouthside,117NicolsonStreet•01316626892•GridRef:F6
DavidMamet'sfirstcomedybroughttothestagebyleadingTeessidetheatre company,Vivid.Twoestrangedbrothersmeettoscattertheirmother'sashesand begintodiscusslife,deathand...alottaducks.Touching,funnyandtruthful. www.vividtheatrecompany.co.uk. Aug12-18:1400(SOmins)£7.00(£5.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728
DYEYOUNG/STAYPRETTY
BethMedley
Lesleywantsto'doherbit'andbridgethegapbetweenIslamandtheWestern World.LesleygivesherSomalianminicabdriverhermostpreciouspossessionwhen sheisdrunk.Lesleyisanidiot
Aug2-11,13-18,20-27:21:10(SOmins)£7,00(£5.00)(£3.00U) BBa
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DoctorOwsleyExperiment
understairs@Apostolic,2DavieStreet*01316677740•GridRef:F6 Disillusionedwithlife,DuanejoinshishedonisticfriendVinceinthelandofdams, windmills,clogsandcoffeeshops.Love,lustandloyalty,sex,drugs(andsofas)are explored...allthroughapurplehaze.Justdon'tmentiontheorgy! www.doctorowsleyexperimentco.uk PreviewAug3-12,14-19,21-27:22:20(Ihr Smins)£7.00(£5.00) Worldpi 45678910II 12 31415 161718192021 222324252627
DRACULA
Black£WhiteRainbow C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Seductivelysensualtotaltheatredesignedtotease,tauntandterrify.Original adaptationfeaturingunforgivingviolenceanderoticism.Visceralvampireencounters lurkineveryshadowofthiscultlate-nightexperience.Blood-bestservedchilled. Aug3,20,27:22:30(IhrSmins)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:22:30(IhrSmins)£9.50(£8.50) AugIM2,18-19,25-26:22:30(IhrSmins)£10.50(£9.50) V\ 45678910II 12 51415 161718192021222324252627
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare*01316681633«GridRef:F5
BeforeMadonna,blondeambitionhadadifferentname,muchtougher,sassierand sexierthantherestDebbieHarry.Setinthepunked-up,funked-up70s,DY/SPfollow! onegirl'slife-changingjourneytoNewYorkCity.vwvw.myspace.com/dyeyoung PreviewAug1-4: 18:45(SSmins)£6.00Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27: 18:45(SSmins)£9.50(£8.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:
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Assembly@HillStreetTheatre,19HillStreet•01316233030 GridReftD3
TheelectrifyingpresenceofThomas'last-lecturetourenroutetotheWhite-Horse Tavernbroughttolifeinthislegendaryproduction.'Kingdomstandsshoulder-toshoulderwithAlecGuinnessandEmlynWilliams'.NewYorker PreviewAug4:I2:l0(lhr30mins)£5.00
Aug6,8,14,16,20,22:I2:l0(lhr30tnins)£9.50(£8.00) Aug10,12,18,24,26:12:10(Ihr30mins)£11.00(£9.00) 29303 ,23456789 10 12 13 14 5 16 7 18 1920. 22232425262728293031
3BugsTheatre
RomanEagleLodge,2JohnstonTerrace•01312267207•GridReftE4
StevenBerkoffsmodernclassicisaviolentaffectionate,andgrotesquecelebrationof lifeinLondon'sEastEnd.Withitsuncompromisinglyphysicalperformancestyleand languageveeringfromShakespeareanparodytotheshatteringlyprofane,'East'isa rollercoasteroftheatricality. Aug21-26:22:l0(lhr30mins)£7,50 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 2S 26 272829303m
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CaltonHill-OutdoorVenue,CaltonHill• •GridRef:C6
PresentedinGermanlanguageonCaltonHill.Astoryaboutastrangeconversation whichstartstrivialandendswithatwistashockingandalsoprofoundlyaffecting play.Open-airtheatre.Entrancefree! Aug8-9: 16:00(Ihr) 2930.3112345678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303i
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Extant
TheatreWorkshop,34HamiltonPlace•01312265425•GridRef:B2
Anarchiccabaretinthepitchdarkwherefiveblindperformerscloseuptotheir audienceandinvolvethemintheirscurriloussongandabsurdsketches,guidingthem fearlesslytothedarksideofthemoon!
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GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare»01316681633•GridRefiFS
DirectedbyTommyTiernan.EleanorTiernan(comedian)andcousinNiamh(actress) presenttheirdebutplay,HELP!DevisedandwrittenbyallthreeTiernans,thisisa delightfulmixofstand-upanddialoguebetweenthecomedianandactress. PreviewAug1-3:13:30(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:13:30(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 13:30(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) Europeanpremiere•ECU 29303112345678910II 12 31415 161718192021 222324252627282930311
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Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI"08717500077•GridRef:E6
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THE ConsequentELEVATOR Theatre TheVault,11MerchantStreet»08452262721»GridRef:E5 Whydopeopledobadthings?Arewefreeagents,withindependent,unchanging spirits,orareweshapedaswegrow?Anabsurdiststoryofmisguidedmoralsexplores empathyandcriminality.Whatcouldyoubedrivento?www.consequentorg.uk Aug6-11:13:15(SOmins)£6.00(£4.00) Worldpremiere•U£U 29303M23456 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303m
VisittheFringeHalf-PriceHutabove WaverleyStation.Selectedshowsonly. fringe half-pricehut seepage 180forshowinformation Writtenby fcotttt.ankin & 3ynnNicliolas Featuring Les Dennis 1.30pm Assembly St. George's West wvvw.eertifiecfmaje.co.uk GlynnNicholasGroup presents... 187
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Americantext!Adeliciouslywittyrompthroughtheperilsandpedantryoflanguage! www.rembiko.com PreviewAug4: I8:l5(lhr5mins)£6.50(£5.S0) Aug6,10,14,17:18:15(IhrSmins)£7.50(£650) Europeanpremiere•H7-T1 SM23456 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303m
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DanielBeaty
Assembly@StGeorge'sWest,58ShandwickPlace 01316233030•GridRef:E2
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TraverseTheatreCompany
TraverseTheatre,CambridgeStreet,offLothianRoad•01312281404•GridRef:E3 El:KeyplaywrightsdiscusstheirFestivalplayswithJoyceMcMillan,leadingarts journalistforTheScotsman.E2:Stagetoscreen:theTraverseandFilm4teamupto bringtogethertheatreandfilmtalentdiscussingthelinksbetweentheirworlds. Aug20: 14:00(2hrs)£6.00(£4.00) Aug20:19:30(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Woridpremiere 29303112345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 222324252627282930311
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THE ENGLISHTEACHERHWSRembiko Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI-08717500077•GridReftE6 Nineprecociousprepschoolgirls.Oneoutrageousyoungteacher.Who'stoblame? TheChildren'sHour'and'PrimeofMissJeanBrodie'meet'HistoryBoys'and'Dead PoetsSociety'.'ByfarthebestyoungensembleontheFringe'Scotsman. www.rembiko.com PreviewAug8:18:15(IhrSmins)£6.50(£5.00) Aug11,15,18:18:15(IhrSmins)£7.50(£6.50) Worldpremiere 29303112345678 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031 ESCAPE ROUTESUnfitProductions Venue260@Jury'sInn,43JeffreyStreet»01315560476•GridRef:D6 Men-oneoflife'slittleobstacles!Threewomenmakeabreakforfreedom.Black comedywhere'TalkingHeads'meetssomevery'BadGirls'indeed.Sex,ambition, obsessionandmurderareallonthemenutonightwww.thespaceuk.com
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ESCAPING HAMLET
AndyJordanProductionsandTeatrodeiBorgia E4UdderBELLTsPasture,BristoSquare•08707453083 GridReftF5
AcclaimedItaliandirectorGianpieroBorgiaandwriterNataliaCapraplaceShakespeare's charactersinanhighlyimaginativeworldofdreamsandcomicfeirytale,creatinga ravishingmeditationondutyanddestiny.'Hamlet'asyouhaveneverseenitbefore. PreviewAug3:15:15(Ihr Smins)£6.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:IS:l5(lhrISmins)£l0.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:15:15(IhrISmins)£12.00(£10,00) Worldpremiere•HBH 23 341678910II 121314IS 161718192021 222324252627282930311
THE ETHICSOF PROGRESS
UnlimitedTheatre
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083»GridRef:E5
TheatreandScience.'Theexcellent'(Guardian)and'thegifted'(Scotsman)Unlimited Theatreinviteyoutoamind-melting,jargon-free,whistlestoptourofleadingedge Quantumphysics.Passionate,cheeky,clever,unpretentious.DoubleFringeFirst winners.
Aug20-23:12:10(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug24-25:12:10(Ihr)£9,50(£8.50) Woridpremiere I?3031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 262728»303i
EUGENEONEGIN
MargaretWolfit
clubWEST@TheHiltonEdinburghGrosvenor,GrosvenorSt«07720285550‘GridRetEl Pushkin'sclassictaleofunrequitedlovein 1820sRussiaisenchantinglybroughtto JudilifebyMargaretWolfit,acclaimedstageactressoppositeGielgud,Wolfit,Schofieldand AugDenchandalovedvoiceofBBCRadio.Direttor:RichardDigbyDay. 5-7,10-14:I7:30(lhr50mins)£1100(£9.00) FTHJ1 24K .4j 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
EVE
TwoBecomeThree Greenside,IbRoyalTerrace>01315572124•GridReftC6
Threewomen.Threelives.Threechoices.Onedialogue.Anexplorationofthelimits offriendship. Aug20-25: OOP(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00)
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EXCUSE MYDUST
GildedBalloonProductions<&OranMorEJ -GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare‘01316681633•GridRetF5
LesleyMackieasDorothyParker.JazzAgespirit,coruscatingcritic,poet,screenplay andshortstorywriter,NewYork'smostcelebratedpartyguest-alone,atlast,and stillwickedlyfunny.Playedwithrealintelligenceandcharm.****Scotsman. PreviewAug1-4: Aug5-9,13-14,16,20-23,27:13:45(Ihr)£5.00I3:45(lhr)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:13:45(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) Ban 29303 IJ345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
EXITSAND
ENTRANCES-ATHOLFUGARD RichardJordan,MartinPlatt,DavidElliot,PrimaryStages,Dasha Epstein,FountainTheatreinassociationwithAssembly Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030•GridRef:D4
Winnerof27majorawards.DirectfromNYC,worldpremiereproductionof Fugard'slastestplay.SetinSouthAfricain 1956and 1961 andbasedonFugard'sreal-liferelationshipwithactorAndreHuguenet,knownasSouthAfrica'sOlivier. PreviewAug3-4:I5:20(lhr30mins)£5.00
Aug5:I5:20(lhr30mins)£5.00
Aug6-9,13-16,20-22,27: 15:20(Ihr30mins)£IZOO(£10.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 15:20(Ihr30mins)£13.00(£11.00) Worldpremiere 345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
EXTROPIA
FlyingCarpetTheatre
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare•01315566550•GridRef:F5 comicallycompanyreturnswithsci-fiextravaganza.MusicislongforgotteninthisOrwellianfuture.Whenamachineoperatorhearsmelodiesinhishead,coworkersthinkhe'scrazy-orworse.Performedtogroundbreakingsymphonyoflive Previewmusicandeffects,www.flyingcarpettheatre.com uAug4-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:Aug1-3:I7:20(lhrlOmins)£5.00I7:20(lhrlOmins)£9.00(£7.50) u^ug10-12,17-19,24-26: I7:20(lhrlOmins)£10.00(£8.50) Europeanpremiere•0221 S9303 <2345678910II 12131415161718192021222324252627
THEATRE
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FAMOUS PercentageLASTWORDS StrengthTheatre
RomanEagleLodge,2JohnstonTerrace•01312267207•GridRef:E4
Theyearis 1792.InFrance,'laTerreur'isabouttobeginandthreeEnglishmenfind themselvesbesiegedinanobleman'scastle.Theyhavelotsofwine,notmuchtime, andtheworld'sgreatestpoemtowrite.
PreviewAug3-4:19:25(Ihr)£5.00Aug5: 19:25(Ihr)£5.00
Aug6-19:19:25(Ihr)£8.00(£6.50) Worldpremiere»HBH 29303 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920212223242526272829X311
FANNYANDFAGGOTBYJACKTHORNE
LifeboatTheatre,WeaverHughesEnsembleandFishProductions PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
Onceuponatimetwosmallgirlskilledtwosmallerboys.Theoriginalsell-out Londonproduction,fromwriterofC4's'Shameless'and'Skins.''Darklygripping, brilliandyvolatile...engrossingandsuperblyacted.'Times. www.myspace.com/fennyandfaggot
PreviewAug1-3:I4:40(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13-14,20-23,27: 14:40(Ihr)£9.50(£7.50)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:14:40(Ihr)£10.00(£8.50) gzai zS3H345678910II 1213 1415161718192021 222324252627
FATBOY
TheGreenRoom
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•01312200885•GridRef:E5
JohnClancy's*****FringeFirst-winning,hyper-satiricblitzkreigreturnstothe stagebeforecommencingproductionasafeaturefilm.'Brazen...daring...highly entertaining'NewYorkTimes.'...Brilliantpoliticalsatire...'JoyceMcMillan,Scotsman.'... Anothershocker...obscene...ferocious'TimeOut.
PreviewAug2-4:I3:l0(lhrI2mins)£7.00
Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:13:10(Ihr12mins)£10.00(£9.00) Aug6-9,14-16,20-23:13:(0(Ihr12mins)£9.00(£8.00) Bmi 29303112345678910II 12 31415 161718192021 222324252627282930311
THEFATHER
SUDSTheatreCompany
RomanEagleLodge,2JohnstonTerrace*01312267207•GridRef:E4
Grippingpsychologicaldrama,byturnscomicandtragic,chartingthethrilling dissensionofamarriagetornapartbytheparents'needtoowntheirdaughter's love.AnunrelentingmasterpiecebyoneofEurope'sgreatestplaywrights.***** Scotsman,SUDS2006.
PreviewAug3-4:19:10(Ihr15mins)£4.00(£3.00)Aug5:19:10(IhrISmins)£4.00(£3.00) , Aug6,8-13,15-20,22-26:19:10(Ihr15mins)£7.00(£6.00) wnn 3456789 10 II 12 13 415 16 1718 19202 2223242526272829303m
FAUSTUS
ExYoungPleasance
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
DesireanddamnationareingeniouslyconjuredbythePleasance'sown 'breathtakinglyskillfulensemble'(Scotsman)inathrillingnewadaptationofthe Faustianlegend.Thiscompellingtaleoftemptationisaccompaniedbyahaunting originalmusicalscore.'Mesmerising,ingenioustheatricalmagic'Herald PreviewAug3: Aug4-9,13-16,21-23,27:1900(Ihr)£5.001900(Ihr)£8.00(£6.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:1900(Ihr)£9.00(£7,50) Woridpremiere HHH 29303 345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627
AFEWLITTLEDROPS-THE EXTRAORDINARYLIFE OFWATER
VolcanoTheatreCompany
MedicalQuad.TeviotPlace-01316628740•GridRef:F5
Enteragiantinflatablewaveandexplorethestrangepropertiesoftheworld'smost precioussubstance.Aninspiringandfrighteningshowaboutawesomepower,fragile purityandbreathtakingbeauty.
Aug21-24:17:30(Ihr)£10.00 Aug21-24:20:30(Ihr)£10.00 29303M23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 2526272829303i
FIND BasementMETheatreCompany
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridReftE5
Windowontotheworldofautisminthe1970s.Avividjourneythroughthemental landscapeofVerityfrom3to33yearsold.Vitalandenergeticproductionexploring thecondition'simpactonthosethatsurroundandsupporther.
Aug19,25-26:18:45(IhrSmins)£9.50(£8.50)
Aug20,27:18:45(IhrSmins)£760(£6.50)
Aug21-24:18:45(IhrSmins)£8.50(£7.50)
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5 BEATSTOTHE BAR
HANAIPBH’sFreeFringe
TheOuthouse,12ABroughtonStreetLane•GridReftC5
Will,Gee-Haer,marriage,Shakespeare,witches,Lear,andonepoundoffleshdescendJ|i: uponatroubledmarriagetotranslateloveintoauniversallanguage.Gee-Haer:Niuh-.i ma?Will'tpleaseyourhighnessfeed?Will:Oh,bollocks....
Aug4-25:13:30(45mins)(FreeNon-ticketed) 456789 10II 12 13 1415 161718 192021 2223242526272829303il
FLESH
UrbanExchange
StJohn's,CornerofPrincesStreetandLothianRoad•01312297565•GridRef:E3
Ahauntingrecollectionoflifeinslavery,firstperformedatWestminsterAbbey.Urban 1 Exchangeusedance,liveAfricandrummingandgospelsonginthisgrippingproductionfic wherememoryandnightmareinterweavetotellofoneman'sfightforfreedom. | Aug6-11: 19:30(IhrIOmins)£7.00(£5.00) Europeanpremiere•BZZD 29»31123456 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728
THE FLIGHTINTO EGYPT
SweetEntertainments
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket•08702410136•GridReftE4: Apostmodernjourneythroughordinarypeople'sexperiencesofNazi-occupied Poland.Alonesurvivingdaughterlaterfindssolacethroughanobsessiveimmersion inartandthekindnessofstrangers.Amovingstoryofcourageagainstallodds. Aug13:13:40(Ihr20mins)£5.00 Aug14-19:I3:40(lhr20mins)£7.00(£6.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
THE FLORISTS
CTheBrainEmporium
soco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridRef:E5 I Afloristwithoutflowersisafloristwithouthope.Asaweddingapproaches,joinu: towitnessmorallydubiousdeedsandfreneticfloristryinthisdarkandbitingnew comedy.Watchyourgarden-andhideyourgnomes.
Aug3,20,27:2060(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:20:50(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:20:50(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)
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FLOWERPOWER
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FLUFF
CripToNite
TheatreWorkshop,34HamiltonPlace»01312265425•GridRef:B2
Tasha,GloriaandBethinviteyoutojointheirworldofshiny,fluffykettles, wheelchairsthatbombandimmaculateironing!AfterfirstappearingattheXposure Festivalin2006,thismovingreadingrevisits'thethreenot-so-goldengirls... Aug9-10:16:30(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00)
THEATRE
AlisonBradley<£MigKimpton Assembly@StGeorge'sWest,58ShandwickPlace 01316233030•GridRef:E2 JoininternationalflowerdemonstratorsAlisonBradleyandMigKimptonforanhour offloralfun.ReturningtotheFringefollowingtheirsell-outin2003,watchAlisonandj Migcreateafloralhavenwithmusic,lightandbeautifulflowers. Aug21-25:1451200(Ihr)£1200(£10.00) 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22
I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728 FOLLOWME GuyMasterson-TTIandRGRProductions Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet 01316233030«GridRef:D4 GuyMastersondirectsBethFitzgerald('Oleanna')andRossGumey-Randall(Goering's Defence').1955.AlbertPierrepoint,England'sChiefExecutioner,willhangRuthEllis,hisi mostfamousclient,inthemorning.It'llbeaveryBritishexecution.Thecrowdisangry. PreviewAug2-3:I2l5(lhrISmins)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,20-22,27: I2:l5(lhrISmins)£11.00(£l0.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:12:15(IhrISmins)£12.00(£11.00) Woridpremiere<HHH 45678910II 12 31415 161718192021222324252627:8 FOOTBALLERS BOYFRIEND BrianWharton TheatreWorkshop,34HamiltonPlace«01312265425•GridRef:B2 1neaLreTTurKMiup, namntonriace•uiji aao -ona dx Darreninvitesyouonacampgayrodeoride.FromthehighsofHollywoodtothe lowsinLiverpool,stoppingonlytorevealhissexsecretswithasoccersuperstar who'slaidbareinaliteraryloveouting! Aug11-18:1700(45mins)£6.00(£4.00) 3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
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FORGOD'SSAKE!
SevenDwarvesLtd
bl3lunderstairs@RoyalScotsClub,TheRoyalScotsClub,30AbercrombyPlace• 5256152•GridReftC4
WhenGodcreatedtheworldin6daysitwasaproductiononanEpicandUniversal scale.And,ofcourse,hediditonhisown-ordidhe?NowthereisHelltopay. www.sevendwarves.org
PreviewAug3-4:20:00(lhrISmins)£11.50(£9.50) Aug5-27:20:00(IhrISmins)£11.50(£9,50) Europeanpremiere-Em 29303 345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
FORGOTTENVOICES
Assembly
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet>01316233030 GridRef:D4
AdaptedfromMaxArthur'sacclaimed'ForgottenVoicesoftheGreatWar'('An extraordinaryandimmenselymovingbook'StephenFry),thismajorplayisbasedon oraltestimoniesofWWIfromtheImperialWarMuseumarchives. PreviewAug2-3:12.-00(Ihr30mins)£5.00
Aug4-6,8-9,13,15-16,20-22,27:12:00(Ihr30mins)£1250(£11.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:I100(lhr30mins)£15.00(£13.00) QEI] 2913 2345678910II 12 13 415 161718192021 222324252627
40FEATHEREDWINKS
1ThePaperBirds
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridReftF5
One-thirdofhumanlifeisspentinbed:living,resting,crying,hiding,love-making,sleeping, dreaming,dying.Liveoriginalmusicaccompaniesthisspectacularvisualandphysical explorationoftimepassedhorizontally.'Totallyoriginal,inspired,beautiful'Scotsman. PreviewAug1-4: Aug5-9,13-14,16,20-23,27:I4:45(lhr)£5.00I4:45(lhr)£9.00(£8.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:14:45(Ihr)£10.00(£9.00) Worldpremiere»BZ31 29303 12345678910II 1213 14 161718192021 222324252627
45 TurretsMINUTESYouthTheatre
Venue260@Jury'sInn,43JeffreyStreet«0I3I5560476*GridRef:D6
Warning!Theclockisticking.IraqhaslauncheditsWMD...andyouhave45minutes lefttolive.So,whatwouldyoudo?Thepoignantfinal45minutesofonedysfunctional family-andtheirneighbour.
Aug6-11:15:10(45mins)£4.00 Europeanpremiere•HSU 293031123456 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 !8 192021 22232425262728293031
Venue45,39JeffreyStreet•01315560476•GridRef:PS
Aug13-18: 13:25(45mins)£6.00(£4.00)293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728393031
FRANKAND DOLLY
GildedBalloonProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633»GridRef:F5
1Adark,hilariousandmovingexplorationofpartnership,ambition,andgayballroom dancingcompetitions,broughttoyoubytheteambehindaward-winningEdinburgh 2005hit'Pramfece.''Mesmerising...hilarious'Telegraph;'ahugelypoliticalpieceof theatre'Stage.
PreviewAug1-4:14:30(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27: I4:30(lhr)£8.50(£7.50)Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:14:30(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)
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FRANKSAIM ISTRUE
jSetARealJobPromotions
(Ijnderstairs@Apostolic,2DavieStreet*01316677740•GridRef:F6
THEATRE
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nartCityHostelsCafe,50BlackfriarsStreet•01315241989•GridRef:C6 liked500miles?Abouttowalk500more?Takeabreakandbeentertained.The antheblockintheheartoftheOldTownoffersafreesampleofthebest|indworstaround. tug5,7,9,12,14,16,19,21,23:17:30(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) 45 6789 10 M 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262798293031 TNUE EVERYMON&WED 6-29AUGUST EVERY TUES&THURS 7-30AUGUST THEWORLDFAMOUS Frankenstein 1818 ly%y$y ALSO JOIN US FOR: KARAOKE SUNDAYS, FAJITA WEDNESDAYS & MONSTER PARTYWEEKENDS... eating, drinking & entertainment 26GEORGEIVBRIDGE 01316221818 WjmFRANKENSTEIN-PUlfcOUK seepage 167,113forshowinformation 191
IChip-shopassistantFrankhasissues;heoftenbelieveshe'sElvisCostello.Butwith I!heregionaltakeawayfinalslooming,thatsoonbecomestheleastofhisproblems...A ively,originalcomedyaboutmusicalobsession,loveandfriedfish. ig2l-27:14:00(SOmins)£650(£5,00) Worldpremiere 3456789
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FROCKHORROR
ExposureTheatre
ADiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket>01312258961*GridRef:E4
Exposurepsychologicalthrillersetintheballroomdanceworld.Edinburghveterans
TheatrepresentDavidKenzie'shilariouslyperceptivecomichorrorstory ofareluctantpupiltransformedbyabizarreandformidabledancemistressintoa ballroomdiva.
Aug13-18: 11:30(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00)
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THE FRUITSOF LIFE
GiaNicGroup
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPlace*08717500077• GridRef:E6
Art,love,passionruledbythelawsofNature.Italiangrouppresentsanexciting dramabyGianfrancoNicoliniwheretwomodelsportrayedbyapainterbecome truelovers.Actors,3Dcharacter,virtualenvironments,videoclipsinteract www.gianicgroup.com
Aug5-12:21:20(SOmins)£7.00(£5.00)
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FUERZABRUTA
Fuerzabruta
TheBlackTent,OceanTerminal,Leith•08701690100•GridRef:LEITH
Fromcreatorsof'DeLaGuarda.'Aneventwhereworldscollide.Givein,letgo, enjoytheride.Powerfulmusic,strobes,nudity,water,poetic,violentbeautifuland awholelotofmess.All-standing,dresscasual,yougetwetgetdirty.Preparefor sensoryoverload.
Aug2,5,7-8,12,14-15,19,21-22,29:20:00(Ihr30mins)£25.00(£17.50)
Aug3-4,9-11,16-18,23-27,30-Sep1:1900(Ihr30mins)£25.00(£17.50)
Aug3-4,9-11,16-18,23-27,30-SepI:2ZO0(lhr30mins)£25.00(£17.50)Europeanpremiere•unl 29303 12141678910II 12 31415161718192021222324252627282930311
FUGUE FUGITIVE
CarbootTheatre QuakerMeetingHouse,7VictoriaTerrace*01312206109*GridRef:E4
AyoungMuslimsurvivorofBosnia'swarlivesitsemotionallegacy.Herpersonal psychologicalstrugglereflectstheuniversalhumanpredicamentwithinthecontinuing epicofwar,leadingtoamythicandinexorablefinale. Aug6-II:16:15(Ihr)£5.00(£3.00)
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AFUNERALFORDON QUIJOTE
DemarcoRocketProductions:AndreaCusumano<£CentralSaint MartinsCollegeofArtandDesign Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPlace*08717500077• GridRef:E6
SiciliandirectorAndreaCusumanopresentsMiraRychlicka,oneofTadeuszKantor's actressfrom'DeadClass,'performinganobject-basedtheatrepiecewithartistsfrom CentralSaintMartins.InspiredbyGombrowicz'slatestnovel'Cosmos.' Aug11-18:00:l0(lhr)£15.00(£10.00)
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FUNERALGAMES
Unpacked
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridReftE6
Twobrothersreunitetoburythedeadanddiguptheliving.Thelightsaregoing outandthewater'scomingin.Ataleofteastains,stiffs,andbrotherlylove.'Dazzling physicaltheatre...extraordinarilyimaginative'Scotsman. www.unpacked.org
PreviewAug1-3:1300(SOmins)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,20-23,27: 13:00(SOmins)£7.50(£6.00)(£5.00U) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 13:00(SOmins)£8.50(£7.00) Worldpremiere•FTTH 293031334567891011 121314151617181920212223242526272829303
GALOISDEGAULLE
EUTCandHi5TheatreCompany
BedlamTheatre,IIbBristoPlace»01312259893»GridRef:F5
Inatroubledrepublic,Galoisgavehimselftotwocauses-mathsandpolitics-and
5.‘f|5S #>RAT (1 Ground-Breaking Interactive Theatrical Enperience page 199forshowinformation fandmenacefromthecreatorsd"CarmenFunebre"OldCollegeQuad,Venue192,SouthBridge at10pm5-27August 5P& yc... A iiimt BoxOffice01316628740 www.edfringe.com www.assemblyfestival.com ’w.tbp.ipoznan.pl seepage206forshowinformation festM&yjfi TheUniversitvoftdinlnirghfljc . PolishCulturalInstituteandUniversalArtspresent Biuro Podrozy's
revolutionisedthemboth:butnotwithoutsacrifice.Hediedaged20.Sell-out2006. www.galoisplay.co.uk Aug13-18,20-25:15:30(55mins)£5.00(£4.00) Europeanpremiere 29303112345678910 M213 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728*293031I
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GAME?
TangledFeet
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare«01316681633 GridRef:F5
Life'sagame.Butatthispartynoone'splayingbytherules.Internationallyacclaimed Fringefavouritestastethedarkanddirtysideoflife.'Slick,funky,innovative,'Scotsman. Whatanexcitingcompany!'Stage.'Explosiveperformances,dazzling,'EdinburghGuide. PreviewAug1-4:I6:00(lhr)£5.00
Aug5-6,8-9,13,15-16,20-23: 16:00(Ihr)£9.00(£7.00)Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:16:00(Ihr)£10,00(£9.00) Worldpremiere•EEUl 3930312341678910 11 1213 14IJ 161718192021 222324252627382930311
GAMETHEORY
EKPerformance
TraverseTheatre,CambridgeStreet,offLothianRoad*01312281404•GridRef:E3
ByPamelaCarterandSelmaDimitrijevic.Acompelling,dark,funnyandattimes disturbingnewplayaboutthedesiretowinmeasuredagainsttheneedtoreconcile. 'GameTheory'examinesthedifferencebetweensayingsomethingandmeaningit Aug14: 11:30(2hrs)£10.00(£5.00)
AugIS:I600(2hrs)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U)
Aug16,22:I5:45(2hrs)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U)Aug17,23:I8:00(2hrs)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U)
Aug18,24:2ftl5(2hrs)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U)Aug19,25: l:30(2hrs)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U) Aug21,26:13:45(2hrs)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U) WoHdpremiere 29303112345678910II 1213 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728293031
GARIBALDI!
MikeMaranProductions
ScottishStorytellingCentre,TheNetherbow,43-45HighStreet*01315569579• GridRef:D6
TwoScottishsoldiersjointhe1000red-shirtedpoetsandidealistswhoforgedanew nation-Italy!Aromantic,swashbuckling,fullystagedstorytellingadventurefromMike Maran('CaptainCorelli'sMandolin')withlivemusicbyDavidVernon(accordionand bagpipes).
Aug4-5,7-12,14-19:15:30(Ihr20mins)£10.00(£8.00) WoHdpremiere•EE31 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
A(GAYDISABLEDTRANSEXUAL) LOVESTORYTOLDTOATICKETINSPECTORATALTONTOWERS
BindProductions
TheatreWorkshop,34HamiltonPlace•01312265425•GridRef:B2
Aftersurvivingriotpolice,kilt-shoppingandgenderre-assignment,twomenprove theycantackleNemesiswithoutacarer.White-knucklecomedybyStephen Keyworth('RoyalCourt,''EastEnders'). Aug13-18:22:10(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Woridpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303i
GAYSLAVE HANDBOOK
PharePlayProductions!BlakeBradford,MattKlan,ChristineVinh Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077•GridRef:E6 Threefriends,fifteenyears-whathappens?From 18to33,JimmyandSebastianare inandoutoflove,bestfriendswithGiulia.Astheygrowup,canthingseverbethe same?
Aug19-27:22.00(Ihr30niins)£8.00(£6.00) Europeanpremiere 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2425 262728293031
AGLANCEATNEWYORK
AxisTheatreCompany
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet 01316233030•GridRef:D4 Ninedesperatevaudevilleperformersre-imagine 1848NYCinthismusical extravaganza,setinadangerousandinspirationalhistoricperiod.Followfirefighter BigMoseonhiswildadventuresthroughthecity.'Spectacularlyclever'BackstageNYC U www.axiscompany.org
PreviewAug3-4:I4:00(lhr)£5.00
Aug5,11-12,18-19,25-26:I4:00(lhr)£11.00(£I0.00)
Aug6-10,14-17,20-24:14:00(Ihr)£10,00(£9.00)
Europeanpremiere•fcIZU 345678910II 12131415 161718192021 2223242526272829X3
GLOBALSNORING
ConsciousTheatre
Cbaraka,InfirmaryStreet»08452601234•GridRef:E5
Shouldn'tthatbewarming?Whatcanwedo?Isittoolate?Isithappeningatall? Lively,green-spiritedpieceincludingsketches,satire,songandtheoccasionaltalking bottle.Warning-flyersrecycledfromElephantpoo.
Aug1-3,20,27: 12:15(45mins)£6.50(£5.50)(£4.50Q
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:12:15(45mins)£7.50(£6.50)(£5.50C)
AugII-12,18-19,25-26:12:15(45mins)£8.50(£7.50)(£6.50C) WoHdpremiere•HTTI 2930311234567891011 12 31415 161718192021222324252627
GOING UNDERGROUND
TheDingMillers
SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)«08702410136»GridRef:F4
Onetubetrain;sevenindividualjournies.ChristopherMorgan'saward-winningtragicomedytakesyouinsidethelivesofthisdisparategroupofpassengerstodiscover whoistravellinghopefully,whosedreamshavestalledandwhoisdestinedneverto Aug20-26:15:30(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 262728293031
THEGOODTHIEF
Watch-ltProductions
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Thirdtriumphantyearoftheone-manblockbusterbyConorMcPherson('•TheWeir' andTheSeafarer').IneptIrishhit-manbunglesajobthengoesontherunwitha woman.Smash-hitperformanceofaningenioustale.'Riveting'ThreeWeeks. Aug19,25-26:18:45(IhrISmins)£9.50(£8.50) Aug20,27:ia45(lhrISmins)£750(£6.50) Aug21-24:18:45(IhrISmins)£850(£750) 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 27 -
GORMENGHAST
HouseofGroan
understairs@Apostolic,2DavieStreet•01316677740•GridRef:F6
'Athrillinglytheatricalhigh-octanejourneyintoaweirdandwonderfulworld'RupertChristiansen,DailyTe/egraph.Thisspectacularpromenadeproductionstages MervynPeake'sphantasmagoricalpower-struggleasafast-paced,darkly-comicGoth dramaofseduction,murderandrevolt www.gormenghast-fringe.com Aug14-18:I8:l5(lhr30mins)£750(£5.00) 29303i123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728»x31i
THEGOVERNMENT INSPECTOR
ComedyTheatreofBucharest
AssemblyUniversalArts,Freemason'sHall•01316233030•GridRef:D3
NoSmoking.Anywhere.Anyonewhowantstosmokeanywhereshouldfind somewhereelse.Signed,TheMayorofSomewhereElse.Atownthatmetitssocial targetsandwasthreatenedbyavisitfromamanagementconsultantSubtitles. Aug16: I4:20(lhr30min$)£10.00(£7.50)(£5.00Q Aug17-27:I4:20(lhr30mins)£10.00(£7.50)(£5.00C) 29X31123456789 10II 12131415 16 17 18 192021 2223 242526272829X31
GRASMERE
RoaNProductions
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Livesunravelasjealousy,addictionandlovethreatentotearthemapartInthe exquisiteseclusionoftheLakeDistrictWilliamandDorothyWordsworthlivehappily untiltheunexpectedarrivalofoldfriendspromisestochangetheirlivesforever. Aug1-3,13,20,27:12:30(IhrISmins)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24: 12:30(IhrISmins)£850(£7.50)Aug11-12,18-19,25-26;12:30(Ihr Smins)£9.50(£850) Europeanpremiere•gag 29»3 12345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
GREEDYSCRATCHERS
PleasanceCharliefund
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
Thehumanstoriesbehindthehumanstory.Watchusspeakthefirstword,break thefirstheart,createthefirstgod.Anintimateepicfromstoneagetospaceageby RichardMarsh,Vituosocomedy'Guardian.
PreviewAug1-3:15:30(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,15-16,21-23,27:15:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.50)
Aug10-11,13,17-19,24-26: 15:30(Ihr)£9.00(£750) Woridpremiere•Ed 456789 10 II 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627
GREYDAYS
OntheBrewTheatreCompany
understairs@RoyalScotsClub,TheRoyalScotsClub,30AbercrombyPlace• 01315256152•GridRef:C4
Anaffair,adiary,amis-judgementandlossofunderstanding.Whathappenswhen weforceourselvestochangeforthebetter...Doesignoranceexcuseracism?Grey Daysisastylisticandmovingexplorationofamodernmulti-culturalsociety. www.onthebrew.co.uk
PreviewAug3-4: 17:15(45mins)£5.00(£4.00)Aug5-27:17:15(45mins)£8.00(£6.00)
Europeanpremiere•Hitll 2930? 345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
THEATRE
THEGREYHOUND
NearlyStarvingArtists
DiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket*01312258961'GridRef:E4
'Glimpsesofgenius',BelfastNewsletter.Comicdramaofacouplewhoplayouttheir livesthroughothercharacterswhilstavoidingtheproblemsintheirrelationship. FreshfromsuccesswithBelfastpreviews,thislaugh-out-loudcomedyisforallages. Aug20-25:II:30(lhr5mins)£4.00(£3.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 23 26272829303m
GRIMOIRE
AgitoTheatre
BedlamTheatre,IlbBristoPlace•01312259893•GridRef:F5 Ventureintoanenchantinglandwhereaspiritisrising.Livemusic,phyiscaltheatre andpuppetrytakeyouonajourneythroughthishighlyoriginalandmesmericfable. 'Avant-gardetheatreatthetopofit'sgame.'ThreeWeeks,*****Fringe'06. www.agitotheatre.org Aug20-25:13:55(40mins)£6.00(£5.00)
Worldpremiere 29303i123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26272829303m
GUERNICAFALLS- FREE
AboundTheatreCompany!LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Hillside,11HillsideCrescent*01315569332•GridRef:C6
70yearsagoadefencelessBasquetowninSpainwasattacked,fromtheearly afternoonuntilthelateevening.'GuernicaFalls'tellsthestoryofthathorrificday throughdrama,movementandauniquevocalnarration. Aug20-21,23-25:I4:30(30mins)(FreeNon-ticketed)
Worldpremiere 29303!123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 2223 24 25 262728293031
AGUIDSCOTSTONGUE
JoyceFalconer
Greenside,lbRoyalTerrace•01315572124«GridRef.C6
BestkentforherroleofRoisininBBC's'RiverCity',Joycepresentsanamusing,yet poignantvarietyoftraditionalandself-pennedmonologue,poetry,parodyandsongin herpithy,inimitablestyle.
Aug20-21,25:18:00(SOmins)£6.00(£5.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22232425 262728293031i
THEGUIDSISTERS
FunnyWomen-LaughingHorseFreeFestival
LaughingHorse@Ego,14PicardyPlace•01314787434«GridRef:C5
Oneplay,fifteenfemalestand-ups-comedy,drama,GreenShieldstampsand... bingo!Theatrical,movingandfabulouslyfunny,MichelTremblay'slove-letterto womeneverywhere.Featuringspecialguests.'Runituntilthebuspartiesstoprolling' Observer*****www.funnywomen.com Aug4-14,16-18: I8:l5(lhr30mins)(FreeTicketed)
HABAGAT
Curious&Company
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077•GridRef:E6 1842.FoursistersaloneintheremotestcorneroftheBritishEmpire.Hostilenatives, terrifyingsounds,andfatherdeadinthecorner.Oldsecretsemergeasthesisters
HAMLET(SOLO)
HopeandHellTheatreCo.(Canada)andRichardJordan ProductionsLtd. Assembly@StGeorge'sWest,58ShandwickPlace*01316233030*GridReftE2
Winner2006MontrealCritic-CircleBestTouringProduction.Award-winning ShakespeareGlobeInternationalcompanymember,RaoulBhaneja,NYCVampire Cowboys&LABryinth-TheaterdirectorRobertRossParkerpresentexhilaratingreworkingofthegreatestplayonearth.HasthrilledNorth-Americanaudiences. PreviewAug3-4: Aug5-7,9,13-14,16,20-22,27:II:l5(lhr45mins)£5.00I:l5(lhr45mins)£11.00(£9.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26: 11:15(Ihr45rrtins)£12.00(£10.00) Europeanpremiere•nn^i 29303 34S6789 10II 12 13 1415161718192021222324252627
ByNataliaCapra DirectedbyGianpieroBorgia
VISITTHEFRINGESHOP A V
ONTHEROYALMILE y TakehomeapieceofFringe2007 fringe shop
THEATRE For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000
HAMLET
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struggletosurvive.Anewdarklycomichorror,www.habagatco.uk Aug6-7: 19:40(1hrIOmins)£5.00 Aug8-11,13-18,20-25:19:40(IhrIOmins)£8.50(£7.00) Worldpremiere* 2930 23 56789 10 II 213
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Enteraravishingworld offairytaleanddreams... Hamletasyouhave neverseenitbefore August3-26(excluding13th)3.30pm UnderbellyCowBarn BristoSquare BoxOffice:08707453083 seepage 189forshowinformation THE EUROPEAN PREMIERE "Thisbrillianttheatrical spectaclemustbeseen" IIICorrieredellUmbria "GianpieroBorgia's superbdirection" IIFoglio Miracle in Rwanda AOneWoman Show Created and Performed by Leslie Lewis Sword DirectedandCo-Createdby EdwardVilga
HAPPYDAYS
t TheLoftTheatreCompany C,ChambersStreet»08452601234»GridRef:E5
fWinnieisburiedinamoundofearth.There'snostory,noplotandtheearth |graduallypileshigher.ThisupliftingandlegendarymasterpieceofferstheBeckett experienceatitsmostcompelling.
Aug12,18:I8:20(lhr30mins)£9.50(£8.50)
Aug13: I8:20(lhr30mins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug14-17:I8:20(lhr30mins)£8.50(£7.50) 293031123456789 10 M 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
HARDENTHE F**KUPWORLD
LaughingStockProductionspresentsHeathFranklinasChopper Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet»01316233030»GridRef:D4
FromAustralianTV's'RonnieJohn'sHalfHour,'ex-conChopperisanewlifecoach foranewage-he'sbutcheredtheEnglishlanguage,nowhehashissightsonyou!'A classact...menacinglyfunny'Chortle. PreviewAug2-3:22:20(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13-16,20-22,27:22:20(Ihr)£10.00(£9.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:22:20(Ihr)£11.00(£10,00) ftbh 29303 1145678910II 1213 1415161718192021 222324252627
HAYFEVER
TheEdinburghMakars
MurrayfieldParishChurchHall,OrmidaleTerrace•01312260000»GridRef:El
Theultra-BohemianBlissfamilyallcasuallyannouncethattheyhaveinvitedguests fortheweekend.Whentheguestsarrive,theysufferanuncomfortabletea,andafter dinnerhavetoplayawordgamewhichonlythefamilyunderstands.
Aug15-18,20-25:I9:30(2hrs30mins)£7.50(£6.00) 293031123456789 10II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 242526272829303i
HEAD OF REDOBRIEN
GildedBalloonProductions&OranMorE! GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare*01316681633•GridRef:F5 O’BrienbelievesTheHuntforRedOctober'isthegreatestfilmevermadebut hisrelationshipwithhiswife,MaryMotorhead,hasreached'thelandofnoreturn.' 'ExcellentperformancefromGaranMcIntyre'****SundayBusinessPost. PreviewAug1-4:I2:30(lhr)£5.00 Aug5-9,14-16,21-23,27: 12:30(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:12:30(Ihr)£9,00(£8.00) 29303 11345678910II 12131415 161718192021222324252627 4
HEELZONWHEELS
FittingsMultimedia
TheatreWorkshop,34HamiltonPlace»01312265425»GridRef:B2 Aferociouslybubblingmeltingpotofashowaboutshoes,sex,crips,queersand dressingup.'Poeticdialogue...Exquisitesinging...Remarkableperformances...Potent ...Thoughtprovoking'Stage.'Anextraordinaryandvastlyentertainingperformance' ManchesterEveningNews,www.fittings.org.uk Aug9-18,20-26:20:00(IhrSmins)£7.00(£5.00) 29303 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 1718192021 22232423262728»30311
HELLSCABARET
TalkToStrangers!PBH'sFreeFringe TheMercatBar,28WestMaitlandStreet•GridRef:EI Aunique,youthfulandenergeticstudentgrouphaverippedaparttheFaustuslegend andlovinglyreassembleditwithlivemusicandgratuitouslycampdevils...Marlowe's originalscriptistransposedintothegrotesquerealmsofGermanCabaretTheatre. Aug17-22:13:30(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2324252627282930311
THEATRE
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
SignaltoNoise YourHome,WhereYouLive 07914629851•GridRef:n/a Aclassictaleoflovegonewonky,retoldinyourownhomebythemakersof TheTempest'('Oneoftheall-timegreatEdinburghproductions'Guardian)and 'Homemade'('BestshowontheFringe'ScotlandonSunday).
Worldpremiere |»3I12345678?10II 1213 1415 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728»303i TELLTHEWORLDWHATYOUTHINK Uploadyourownreviewson www.eafringe.com/reviews with ?(Jf?nerate4Scotland'sleadinginternationaldisabilityartsfestival 9-26 August 2007 www.theatre-workshop.com VENUE20,34HamiltonPlaceEdinburghEH3SAX Box Office 0131 226 5425 Q^oundi seepage263forshowinformation w W.THEATRETOURSINTERNATIONAL.CO \u^// guy masterson presents unmissable theatre @ assembly boxoffice:01316233030 www.assemblyfestival.com jfonoGCWesfar'sTheMistress @GEORGEST MarthaLottplaysSamantha,hopelesslylovesamarriedman. Adivisive WlLDMANroom introspective.Acomicallyfierceplayaboutguilt.DirectedbyGuyMasterson. 11:00-11:55 FollowMebbyRossGurney-Randall&DaveMounfield @GEORGEST BethFitzgerald&RossGurney-RandallplayRuthEllis&AlbertPierrepoint. WlLDMANROOM Thehangedandthehangmanfinallymeet.DirectedbyGuyMasterson 12:15-13:30 ADOLF> assembly byPipUtton GuyMastersondirectsPipUtton'schillinglyaccurateinvocationofHitler's hours.Abrilliantlessonfromhistory."Terrifying,searing,transfixing!"(Scotsman) 12:20-13:50 /^assi Iuniversalarts MAJESTIC American Poodle byB,BrianParks&GuyMasterson @GEORGEST GuyMasterson&DavidCalvittotakeonthe"specialrelationship”fromopposite WlLDMANROOM sidesofthepond.Screwballcomedy.Caustic,blackand(probably)inspired! 17:00-18:00 (fin.(/tge.of(ftngeh t @GEORGEST DRAWINGROOM 17:15-18:35 PCayihq Burton byMarkJenkins GuyMastersondirectsJoshRichardsasRichardBurton.ASmashin'94&'97 amustsee.A"toweringinferno"ofaperformance!Avastachievement! Under MilkWood byDylanThomas Au913<g GuyMasterson'sgloballyacclaimedsolointerpretationofThomas'masterwork. fjowinits14thyear!Atrulyunmissablefeast!PureEnchantment! @GEORGEST SUPPERROOM 18:30-19:30 ©GEORGEST MUSICHALL 14:15-16:10 seepage 173, 190,170,171,170,215,232forshowinformation
HENRY&ELIZABETH
henryandelizabeth.blogspot.com Aug16-26:Calltobooktimes(IhrSmins)£10.00perperson(min£80.00)
ThesadandfunnystoriesofEuropeanmigrantstoWesternAustraliaafterWWII accompaniedbymusicandsong.TimMinchin(Winner2005PerrierBestNewcomt Award)says'AgelinkTheatreisAustraliantheatreoftheheart' Aug13-19: 14:30(Ihr)£8.50(£6.50) Europeanpremier» intS6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728
HIPPOWORLDGUESTBOOK
FestivalHighlights
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare•0131 5566550•GridRef:F5
FringeFirstwinnerChrisGooderevealsapoignantyethilariousdramacreated frommessagespostedatarealwebsite,wherehippopotamusfansconfrontthedad virtualrealitiesofscepticismandspam.'Clever,thoughtful,big-hearted'FT. PreviewAug1-3:I4:40(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27:14:40(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 14:40(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00)
HITLERALONE
TheHistoryActor
WoHdpremiere
InlinguaEdinburgh,29HanoverStreet•01312205119•GridRef:D4
'HitlerAlone'isanattempttoentertheheartandmindofagreatcriminaldictator,I reflectingonhispresent,pastandfutureintheminutesbeforehissuicide.Ranting, j charming,repellant,Adolffascinatesanddisgustsinequalmeasure. Aug5,11:18:00(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00)
Aug6-10:22-00(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00)
THE EdinburghHOLYTERROR
People'sTheatre
StPeter's,LuttonPlace•01312260000•GridRef:G6
WoHdpremiere•EEE1
AsparklingScotscomedylooselybasedonMoliere'sTartuffe'.Thisplaylosesnothinai ofit'soriginalearthinessinit'ssuccessfultransplantinto 17thcenturyEdinburgh. | Aug4,7-11,14-18,21-25:19:45(2hrs)£8.00(£7.00) i
HOME SouthernISWHEREYOURCLOTHESARE
LightDrama
BlackballStColumba'sParishChurchHall,MuirdaleTerrace•07788757297• GridReftCl
Whenhiswiferunsoff,theMajorsolveshisdebtsbylettingherflat-totwo tenantssimultaneously!Resultinginconfusionofidentities,confrontationsandhecticij misunderstandingsbutendinghappilyfortheassortedtenants! Aug13-18: 19:30(2hrs30mins)£8,00(£7.00) HOTELWORLD KidbrookeSchoolinassociationwithGreenwichTheatre
12-27 August at C C venues vibrant vivacious variety boxofficehotline08452601234onlinebookingwww.CtheFestival.com seepage 161 forshowinformation acomedyaboutaClownwhogives tosocietyandgetsarealjob j twee#*' The Meadows Theatre BigTop | MelvilleDrive,Edinburgh VenueNo189 ^ aiif /r AUC6to14and18,19,25,26at3pm V MUVl v~aO«auC15,16,17and20to24at5pm FRINGE BOX OFFICE 0131 2260000 DIAL-A-SEAT0870 www.clowntweedy.co.uk1609558 www.myspace.com/alandigweed Mmtm THEATRE For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000 COMPANY
HERETOSTAY AgelinkTheatreInc Act-IV@TheRadisson,Venue39,HolyroodRoom•GridRef:E5
shortlistednovel,adaptedforthestageforthefirsttime,promisesaspirited celebrationoflifeandlovepresentedinafast-movingphysicalstyle. Aug13-18:I4:00(lhr20mins)£8.00(£6.00) AHOUSE DIVIDED PSFilms Venue260@Jury'sInn,43JeffreyStreet«01315560476•GridReftD6 Thefamilycelebrates,butDad'sbirthdaycakeremainsuncut-oneson,ayoung Catholicprieststandsaccusedofaterriblecrime.Thechurchclosesranks-canhe provehisinnocenceandwillhisfamilystandbyhim? Aug12-14:I6:00(lhr40mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug15-23:[6:00(lhr40mins)£7.00(£5.00) Europeanpremier^ HOWIEAROOKIE DemarcoRocketProductions Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPl«08717500077•GridReftE6 AbrutaljoyrideacrossDublin'sunderbellythattakesinrevenge,redemption,a scabies-infestedmattressandtwoSiamesefightingfish.MarkO'Rowe'sawardwinninghitpresentedinafirst-everSlovakversionbyDivadloKontra. Aug20-25:2130(IhrISmins)£6.00(£4.00) 196
TheatreWorkshop,34HamiltonPlace•01312265425«GridReftB2 Onehotel.OnenightFivecharacters.Fourliving,onedead...AliSmith'sBooker-
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
HUGH HUGHES IN ...FLOATING
HoipolloiIEscalatorEasttoEdinburgh
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance 01315566550 GridRef:E6
Lastyear'saward-winninghitreturnsafterasell-outruninNewYork.Hughand SionedreconstructtheIsleofAnglesey'svoyageawayfromthecoastofWales. 'Charming,surreal,warm-hearted.Apieceofgenius'Scotsman,www.hoipolloi.org.uk
Aug20-23,27:I4:30(lhrlOmins)£9.00(£7.50)
Aug24-26:I4:30(lhrIQmins)£11,00(£9.50) 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
HUGH HUGHES IN ...STORYOFARABBIT
Hoipolloi<£TheNewWofceyTheatre,Ipswich/EscalatorEasttoEdinburgh
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550 GridRef:E6
Hughfindsarabbitlyingdeadinhisgarden.Hetriestoputitinabox.Itdoesn'tfitA comicandcuriousshowaboutthecomplexitiesofdeath-Surprisinglyuplifting. www.hoipolloi.org.uk
PreviewAug1-3: I7:30(lhrlOmins)£5.00
Aug4-6,8-9,13,15-16,21-23,27:17:30(IhrIOmins)£9.00(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:17:30(IhrIOmins)£11.00(£9.50) Worldpremiere•BEB 29303 I2I4S678910II 12 13 1413 161718192021 222324232627
THE KensingtonHYPOCHONDRIAC
DramaCompany:TheOutpatients
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket»08702410136•GridRef.E4
Afast,physical,philosophicalreworkingofMoliere'sclassiccomedy,featuringdancing nurses,singinglovers,lavatorialhumour,mistakenidentity,abananaandakazoo.A musical,medicalspectacularforallthefamily-'Isthereadoctorinthehouse?!' Aug5-II:16:45(Ihr)£7,50(£6.50) HHI1 29303 :343 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
HYSTERIA
InspectorSandsandStampingGroundTheatre
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030•GridRef:D4
Lastyearssell-outhitreturnsforthreeperformancesonly!TotalTheatreAward 2006.Theworldisending.Andit'shappeningattable9.'Beautifullyobserved... wonderfullywitty...IlaugheduntilIcried'Guardian****.
Aug22:17:40(Ihr)£1200(£10.00)
Aug23:15:50(Ihr)£1200(£10.00)
Aug27:2IOO(lhr)£I200(£I0.00)
IAM NorthernMYOWNWIFE
StageandGilesRamsay
Assembly@StGeorge'sWest,58ShandwickPlace•01316233030•GridRef:E2
TruestoryofGermantransvestiteCharlottevonMahlsdorfwhosurvivedboth NazisandCommunists.Hero?Spy?Informant?BroadwayactorKevinLorequestars inDougWright'sPulitzerprize-winningplay!'Fascinating.Beautifullywritten'NewYork Times.
Aug6-9,13-16,20-22: 18:30(IhrIOmins)£10.00(£9.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-25:18:30(IhrIOmins)£11.00(£10.00) 56789 10II 1213 1415 161718 192021 222324252627282930311
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SeeingRED
DiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket*01312258961•GridRef:E4 SeeingREDpresentsexciting,innovativetheatrewithastrongsocialcommitment basedaroundareasofaccessibility,inclusionandintegration.I-C-Qhasbeen developedaspartoftheEuropeanYearofEquality-highlightingRights, Representation,RecognitionandRespectforall.
Aug21-24:13:30(45mins)(FreeTicketed) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 2526272a293031
IFWEAREWOMEN
ArkleTheatreCompany
MayfieldSalisburyChurch,IaMayfieldRoad»01312260000»GridReftH6
Fourwomen,threegenerations,togetherforoneday.Learnoftheirlives,loves,lusts, thementheyhavehadandchoicestheyhavemade. Heartwarming,dramaticand funny,'SteelMagnolias'meets'SexintheCity'. Aug13-18:20:15(2hrs)£8.00(£6.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
I GAVEHIM MYHEART,HEGAVE ME...ANAPPLE!?!
HaHa-HeHeTheatreCompany
understairs©Apostolic,2DavieStreet*01316677740•GridReftF6
Ablonde,brunetteandafroeffortlesslycombineBarryManilow,Bond,apples,and sex.Don'tbeafraidtositbackandlightafag-it'sthebestyou'lleverhave! www.myspace.com/hahahehetheatrecompany Aug5-18:16:00(45mins)£7.00(£5.00)
EEB
Knowledge
THETIMES FRINGE KNOWLEDGEWILLTELLYOUTHE WHAT,WHEREANDWHEN OFALLFRINGE SHOWS, LIVETOYOURMOBILE.
Formoreinformationonthisservice,visittimesonline.co.ul
THEATRE
TheEdinburgh Festival
I,LEAR TheBlackSheep
Assembly@StGeorge'sWest,58ShandwickPlace•01316233030«GridReftE2
Tarantara!Twoofthecountry'sfinestthespiansrevivethegaspingcorpseofBritish theatreliveonstage.'Ihaveneverseenanythingsofunnyinmylife1 BBC.Directedby CalMcCrystal('Spymonkey,''Boosh') www.blacksheepcomedy.co.uk PreviewAug3-4:15:10(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13-16,21-22,27:15:10(1hr)£9.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26: 15:10(Ihr)£10,00(£9.00)
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I'LLGETMYMAN
SaughtonhallDramaGroup
SaughtonhallUnitedReformedChurch,87SaughtonhallDrive•01315390491• GridReftFI
PeterTVheroseeksrefugefromadoringwomeninuncle'sRectory.Thevicar, forgettingthewordmarriage,advertisesforwifeaftersisterdismisseshousekeeper. Sacksofmailarriveandmayhemfollows. Aug6-11:19:30(2hrs30mins)£7.00(£6.00) WTBl 293031123456 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
I’MALABRAT:GETMEOUTOF HERE!
TictekProductions
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridReftE5
Theworld'sfirstteleviseddrugtrial.Fivesubjectshavesignedtheirlivesover,andthe experimenthasbegun.ButplayingGodcanbedangerous-especiallywhenyou've gotviewerstokeepentertained!
Aug15-17,21-24: I5:30(lhr30mins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug18-19,25-26: I5:30(lhr30mins)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug20,27:15:30(Ihr30mins)£630(£5,50) Worldpremiere 29X3112345678910II 121314 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425 262728293(
THE IMPORTANCEOF BEING EARNEST
CloseUpTheatre
Greenside,IbRoyalTerrace»01315572124 GridReftC6
Wilde'switty,wickedandwaspishmasterpieceofmistakenidentities,romantic dreams,clandestineweekendretreatsandmisplacedhandluggageispresentedina sparklingnewproductionbyClose-UpTheatre.Sell-outshows2004,2005,2006. Aug20-25:Il:30(2hn>)£6.00(£5.00) 29X31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 262728293031
THE WeaverIMPORTANCEOFSHOES
HughesEnsemble
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet*01312200885•GridRef:E5
'BringmebadshoesandI'llcry.'Vanessaisaddicted.Marisecollects.Sebastiansells. Dylantellspeopletostop.Fourlivesrevolvearoundastoryofpassion,seduction, infidelityandsomeamazingshoes. www.weaverhughesensemble.co.uk PreviewAug2-4:I6:30(lhrlOmins)£5.00 Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26: I6:30(lhrlOmins)£8.00(£7.00)Aug6-9,14-16,20-23:16:30(IhrIOmins)£7,00(£6.00) Worldpremiere»HSU 29X3 2345678910II 12 31415 1617181920212223242526272829X311
IN YolandaHYSTERICS
Underbelly,Ferrato
56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)•08707453083•GridReftE5
TrackingdownherwanderingwombsetsEmmaonahystericaljourneyinvolving deadbodies,virgindragonbirths,policeinvestigations,andcoffee...Itmeansfacing themessandchaosthatmakeuplife,artandcreation.
PreviewAug2-3:13:15(45mins)£5.00 Aug4-9:I3:l5(45mins)£8.00(£7.00) Aug10-12:13:15(45mins)£9.00(£8.00)
Worldpremiere•HEn 29x; 2345 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829X3M
THE INIMITABLE DICKENS
DouglasCurrie
DiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket*01312258961•GridRef:E4 Adramatisedreadingispresentedinperiodcostumerevealingthetruthbehindthe legendthatwasCharlesDickens,ourfinestnovelistandarealpersonalitybefore 'personalities'wereinvented-'OliverTwist,''NicholasNickleby,''GreatExpectations' andmore.
THEATRE
For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000 AXIS COMPANY presents A GLANCE NEW YQ] JSB gwC-*>Mi Cr assembly ©GEORGESTREET scamp ? r ^ m hi www.axiscompany.org seepage 193forshowinformation D?alAS?^:0131 667 0202 Fringe Box Office: 0131 226 0000 BoxOfficeopenonsitedailyfromWeds1stAug9.30am-9.30pm www.ladyboysofbangkok.co.uk seepage201 forshowinformation 198
Aug13-18:17:30(IhrISmins)£6.00(£5.00) Worldpremiere 29X31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829x311
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
IN KindleMYFATHER'SHOUSE Theatre
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Curiouslycomicexplorationoffather-daughterrelationshipsfromcriticallyacclaimed Kindle.Astoryofcake,confessionandjudgement.'BetterthanaBloodyMarythe morningafterthenightbefore'****Scotsman. Aug3,20,27:17:15(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24: 17:15(1hr)£8.50(£7.50)Aug11-12,18-19,25-26: 17:15(Ihr)£9,50(£8.50)
Worldpremiere•HSU $303 345678910II 12 314IS 161718192021 222324252627
INSEARCH OF KANTOR
DemarcoRocketProductions:MagicoTheatreCompany Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPlace*08717500077• GridRef:E6
IncollaborationwithRichardDemarco,MTCpresentacontemporaryavant-garde theatrepiecedevelopedthroughconversationswithKantor'sCricot-2group. Theshowpromisestobreakpreconceptions,andcelebratestheculturaldialogue betweentheEdinburghFestivalandPoland.
PreviewAug2-4:16:35(IhrIOmins)£4.00(£2.00)(£1.00SU) Aug5-11:16:35(IhrIOmins)£5.00(£4.00)(£3.00SU) Woridpremiere•EE3D 29303112345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19202! 22232425262728»3031i
THE InsectINSECTCIRCUS
CircusSociety
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens*01316678940•GridRef:F5 RollUp!RollUp!Seeastonishingacrobaticants!MarvelasCaptainCourageenters acageofwasps!Bedazzledbymayflies,butterflies,mantidsandmore!Welcometoa magicalworldofextraordinaryphysicaltheatre. Aug8-12,15-19,22-26:17:00(IhrIOmins)£8.00(£6.00) 293031 23456 89 10 II 12 131415 16 17 18 1920212223 242526272829303
INSIDE PRIVATE LIVES
KristinStoneEntertainment
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare*01315566550»GridReftF5 'Bravo!'NBC-LA.'Recommended!'LATimes.'Not-To-Miss!'AngelenoMagazine.Straight fromLosAngelescomesthiswildlypopularinteractivetheatricalexperience.Meet thelikesoffamous,controversialpeoplefromthe20thcentury.Youdecidetheirfate! Aug2-4:I5:45(45mins)£5.00
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20,22-23,27:I5:45(45mins)£6.50(£5.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:15:45(45mins)£7.50(£6.00) Europeanpremiere*HZ31 29303 1345678910 II 1213 1415 16171819203 222324252627
INTERNALMONOLOGUE
InternalProductions
TheVault,11MerchantStreet*08452262721 GridRef:E5
Allthevoiceshavebeencompressedintoone?Fourwomentryingtountanglethe twisteddepthsofoneman'stormentedmindwithonlytenbucketsandanoverhead projector.FeaturingLiquoricethecow,Jesus,andthecolororange. Aug14-19,21-27: I4:35(40mins)£6.00(£4.00) Europeanpremiere 29303M2345678910II 1213 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425 2627282930
INTOTHE HOODS
Zoonation
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
Completesell-out2006!'Justaboutflawless...theperfectshow'*****Scotsman. 'Standingovationstuff*****Metro.'Unmissable'*****Herald.'Aninclinationto brilliance...veryfunny'Observer.'Mesmerisingchoreography'DancingTimes.*****List 'Respectisdue'Guardian.
PreviewAug1-4:I9:30(lhrISmins)£7.50 Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:19:30(Ihr Smins)£15.50(£13.50)1)Aug10-12,17-19:I9:30(lhrISmins)£17.50(£15.50)
Aug24-26:19:30(IhrISmins)£19.50 EC3I j29303 12345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
ilIRON
nTheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival Blueside,PilrigChurch,IbPilrigStreet»0131553 1876•GridRef:A6
i!ijWillthehumanspiritsurviveaharsh,desolateworldwherejusticeandpeaceare i'scarcecommodities?Thischaracter-drivenensembleworktakesusonaprimal journeythroughtime,utilizingritualisticandorganicsong,dance,andstorytelling, Aug7,10:12:30(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug8: 16:30(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00)
i Aug11:20:30(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Woridpremiere | >93031 234567 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
THE IRON EYELASHES
ImaginaryForces
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet»0131 2200885•GridRef:E5
Awallgoesupovernight,severingthearteriesofBerlin.Parttheatre/partcabaret SeventeennightsinsidethelivesofabrotherandsistertornapartbytheColdWar’s coldheartCome.Morethanonce,www.imaginaryforces.co.uk
PreviewAug2-4:2l:l0(50mins)£7.00
Aug5,10-12,17-18:2l:l0(50mins)£I0.00(£9.00) Aug6-9,13-16:21:10(SOmins)£9.00(£8.00) Woridpremiere*HSU 293031113456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
ISTHISABOUTSEX?
RoughMagic
Traverse3:TheUniversityofEdinburghDrillHall,ForrestRoad*01312281404• GridRef:F5
Adarkanddelightfulexplorationofgender,sexualityandidentityfromRoughMagic (ImprobableFrequency2006).ChristianO'Reillydebunksthedefinitionsthatbewitch, botherandbewilderus,inanintelligentcomedyofsexualpolicies.
PreviewAugI:I2:00(lhr30mins)£11.00(£5.00)
Aug2,7,11: 1500(Ihr30mins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U)
Aug3,8,12:1800(Ihr30mins)
Aug4,9,14,19,25:2100(Ihr30mins) Aug5,10:1200(Ihr30mins) Aug15,21,26:1100(Ihr30mins) Aug16,22:13:30(Ihr30mins) Aug17,23:1600(Ihr30mins) Aug18,24: 18:30(Ihr30mins) Woridpremiere*gan 293031113456789 10 II 12 ?1415 161718192021 222324252627282930311
ITISLIKE ITOUGHTTO BE:APASTORAL
UninvitedGuests
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
Come,sharesomealeandstayawhile.Let'sfoundArcadia,aruralidyllamongstthe city'shubbub.'Awonderfulpiece',TotalTheatre.ProducedbyFuel. Aug18:1100(IhrISmins)£5.00 Aug19-25:1100(1hrISmins)£9,50(£7.50) 293031 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2b27
JACKORTHESUBMISSION
CalArtsFestivalTheater
Venue13,LochendClose,Canongate•07074201313»GridRef:D6
Anabsurdisttragedy,JackparodiesconformismandthenuclearfamilyviaIonesco's signaturedistortionoflanguageandahighlyphysicalperformancestyle.Surrealcomic forcesintensifyuntilarelationshipfoundedonfantasyemergesasanantidote. Aug9-10:14:15(IhrIOmins)£4.00
Aug11:14:15(1hrIOmins)£8.00(£6.00) Aug12,14-19:20:00(IhrIOmins)£8.00(£6.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
JAMES II NonsenseRoomBYDOUGLASMAXWELL Productions
ARosslynChapel,Rosiin,Midlothian•01314454023•GridRef:H6
contemporarydramatic,powerfulyethumourousnewplayfromoneofScotland'sfinest playwrights.ThestoryofJamesIIofScotlandandhisstruggletodefendthethrone.PerformedintheenigmaticRosslynChapel. PreviewAug2-4:I9:30(2hrs)£7.00 Aug6-10,13-17,20-24: 19:30(2hrs)£10.00Aug11,18,25:19:00(4hrs)£28.50
Woridpremiere 29333 13456789 10 II 213 14 15 16 1718 92021 2223242526272829303m
JASONANDTHEARGONAUTS
WellingtonCollegeinassociationwithSplendidProductions Venue27@Holyrood,81HolyroodRoad•01315288442•GridRef:D6
Afast-paced,physical,familyinterpretationofthisepictale,createdanddirectedby
JEANJACQUES
THEATRE
SplendidProductionsandperformedbystudentsfromWellingtonCollege.Aquirky andoriginalmixofmusic,song,comedyandepicridiculousness.
Woridpremiere
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Aug6-11:20:45(Ihr)£5.00(£4.00)
293031
CabaretTechnelEscalatorEastToEdinburgh SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)
12 13
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08702410136 GridReftF4 'Manisbornfree,andeverywhereheisinchains.'Illuminatingthedualityofhislife, JeanJacquesRousseaumakesonelastefforttotamehisghostsinordertovoicehis finalandmosthonestconfession. PreviewAug4:13:30(SSmins)£5.00Aug5-6:13:30(SSmins)£5.00 Aug8-13,15-20,22-26:13:30(55mins)£7.00(£6.00) Woridpremiere•FTH71 345678910II
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JEREMYBENTHAM-THE PURSUITOF HAPPINESS
TheRadicals(RadicalEnlightenmentarians)
StMark'sartSpace,7CastleTerrace•01312281155•GridRef:E3
Thisdocu-dramafollowstheFringesuccessesof'Socrates-LastDaysandLegacy'and 'DavidHume-CitizenoftheWorld'.NowtheFatherofInternationalLawcomes alivewithfriendsintheCityofEnlightenment
Aug5: 1700(IFir20mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug12:I7:00(lhr20mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug19: 19:30(Ihr20mins)£6.00(£4.00) Worldpremiere•HSU 29303i12341 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22232425262728293031
JEREMYBOUTSAKIS-THOUGHTLEADER:A CONFERENCE FORSOLETRADERS
AnInauguralTraditionalEvent
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare*01315566550•GridReftF5
Businesscriticalsatire.ExperiencetheGuruotherGurustrustBetransformedby theinventorofthePersonalBrandingKitTMandiTitherTM.Sellsoutfast'Truly originalcomicinvention'DrumMedia,www.jeremyboutsakis.com
PreviewAug1-3:13:40(SSmins)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-23,27: 13:40(SSmins)£8.00(£6.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:13:40(SSmins)£9.00(£7.00) Europeanpremiere•HBH 29303 12145678910II 12131415 161718192021222324252627
JIADE HOUZhTHE FALSE MONKEY
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival
ChurchHillTheatre,MorningsideRoad•01314470111•GridRef:H2
AdaptedfromtheChinesenovel'JourneytotheWest'performedasBeijingOpera inEnglish.Costumes,makeup,performingstylemakeataleofalligatordemons, transformationandlovebetweenapigandhissupper.
Aug6:I6:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug8:I8:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug9:I4:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
THEJOURNEYOFJEANNIE DEANS
RowanTreeTheatreCompany
AssemblyUniversalArts,Freemason'sHall•01316233030•GridRef:D3
Publicandprivateissuescollidedramaticallyinpost-UnionEdinburgh.JudySteel': powerfulre-tellingofScott'smasterpieceTheHeartofMidlothian'combines humour,passionandtensionasJeanniefacesadilemmatosavehersister'slife. Aug3-14: 12:45(Ihr30mins)£12.00(£10.00) Worldpremiere 293031 :J45 678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829
JOURNEYSEND
EssentialTheatreCompany
Greenside,IbRoyalTerrace•01315572124•GridReftC6 I
Thisstunningnewcompanyoffersadisturbingandtouchingproductionof'Journeys End',oneofthetwentiethcentury'sgreatestplays,unrivalledasacommentonthe i absurdityandinhumanityofwarthatintoday'sclimateismorepoignantthanever. 9 Aug13-18:12-30(Ihr20mins)£7,00(£5.00)(£4,00U) UKpremierj; 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303||
JUDY,JUDYGARLAND
CHSTheatreCompany | understairs@RoyalScotsClub,TheRoyalScotsClub,30AbercrombyPlace• | 01315256152'GridReftC4
Ahighimpact,highenergy,toe-tappingproductiondevisedbysevenenthusiastic students.ItfollowsthehighsandlowsofJudyGarland'slifeinthelimelightandthe « perilsofacareerinHollywood,www.ghstheatrecompany.co.uk Aug13-15:11:30(45mins)£6.50(£4.50) Worldpremier! 456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728 X3ll
JULIUSCAESAR
Aug11:I2:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Europeanpremiere»HSH 29303 6 8 9 CM 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
JOANNA
invisibletheatre
TheJazzBar,IaChambersStreet«01312204298•GridReftE5
Onegrandpiano.OnesecretJoannatellshertaleofbeingencasedinwoodfora century,revealingmorethanjustafewnotes...AplaybyNeilBrand,featuringlive pianomusicwithaphysicaltwist!www.invisibletheatre.co.uk PreviewAug4:13:00(Ihr)(FreeTicketed)
Aug5,11-12,18-19:13:00(Ihr)£7.50 Aug6-10,13-17: 14:30(Ihr)£7,50
Woridpremiere-Em 29303 ..456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021222324252627282930311
JOHN BETJEMANSLIFE INVERSE
LancePierson understairs@Apostolic,2DavieStreet*01316677740•GridReftF6
Betjeman'slifestoryastoldthroughhispoems.Acelebrationofthelastcentury's best-sellingpoetActorLancePiersonperformsmanyofhisautobiographicalpoems like'InaBathTeashop'and'HunterTrials'. www.lancepierson.org Aug12,14,16,18:14:00(Ihr)£7.50(£5.50) Aug13,15,17:20:00(Ihr)£7.50(£5.50) 29X31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930-311
JOHNSONAND BOSWELL- LATE BUT LIVE BlueBoxTours,AnthonyFieldAssociatesandFestivalHighlights TraverseTheatre,CambridgeStreet,offLothianRoad•01312281404•GridReftE3 JohnsontoldBoswell,ThenoblestprospectaScotchmaneverseesisthehighroadthatleadshimtoEngland!'Twoprovocativewitsrecalltheirtravelsandtake questions.ByStewartLee('jerrySpringer-TheOpera'). Aug7:22:30(IhrISmins)£11.00(£5.00) Aug8-12,14-19,21-26:22:30(lhrISmins)£I6.00(£ILOO)(£5.00U) Worldpremiere 2930 23456789 10 II 12 314 15 16 1718 192021 222324252627282930311
JOURNEYINTOTHE UNKNOWNElFunounGroup(Scotland) TheatreWorkshop,34HamiltonPlace•01312265425•GridReftB2
Throughdrama,dance,poetryandmusic,childrenrelivetheirancestors'experience ofexileintherefugeecampsofthesurroundingArabcountries.Victimsofgreedy wars,PalestiniansandIraqisstareintotheabyssoftheunknown. Aug9-11:18:00(IhrISmins)£8.00(£7,00)(£5.00) Worldpremiere 29X31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829X31
ExeterUniversityTheatreCompany C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridReftE5
Veni,vidi,vici.Thetragictaleofpowertothepeople.Bearwitnesstotheepic leftinthewakeofthefallofCaesar-Emperor.Shakepeare'sstarkexploration manwhoseambitionwastobecometheunassailabledictatorofRome,but Aug1-3,13,20,27:13:45(IhrISmins)£750(£6.50)(£4.50Q
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:13:45(IhrISmins)£8.50(£750)(£550Q Aug11-12,18-19,25-26: 13:45(Ihr Smins)£9.50(£8.50)(£6.50Q 45678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
THEATRE
For all your Fringe ticket call 0131 226 000C
JUNK ScaffrajTheatreCompany DiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket-01312258961"GridReftE4 Junk=Heroin=Bliss=Despair=Aloveaffairyou'llneverforgetThischallenging |anddemandingplayisScaffraj'ssecondFringeappearance,andexplorestheimpactqj heroinaddiaionontwoteenagers.Brutal;honest'Junk'isaplayyou'llneverforget
1 III 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829x JUSTTO(O) Breathe/EscalatorLONG(?)EastToEdinburgh AHomefromHome,54AnnandaleSt•07821677382•GridReftB5 entertainmentuniqueexperiencetodineasaguestatourtable.Afeastaccompaniedbylight willbeservedtosixstrangers.Questionbelonging,sharesecrets... J everyonehassomethingworthknowing!www.breatheartists.co.uk Aug3-5,9-12,16-19,23-26: I9fl0(2hrs)£10.00 Europeanpremiem 456789 10 II 12 131415 16 17 18 1920212223 242526272829X3i| JUVIE FatLipDrama Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate•0870 7453083•GridRef:E5 'Powerful,gut-wrenchingtheatre'*****Advertiser.Directfromthe2007Adelaide FringeFestivalinAustralia,'Juvie'isaboutyoungoffenders,pain,suffering,choices, crimeandthesadrealitythatlifecanaffectouryoungpeopleforalongtime. PreviewAug2-3:I3:45(lhrlOmins)£5.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:13:45(Ihr Omins)£850(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:13:45(IhrIOmins)£9,50(£8.50) Europeanpremiere•I >45678910II 12 13 415 161718192021 2223242526272 50%OFFTICKETSONTHEDAY VisittheFringeHalf-PriceHutabove WaverleyStation.Selectedshowsonly. fringe halHHiceliut 200
|, Aug7-11:17:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£3.00)(£2.00U)
KEEPING ITDOWN
LauraBerlinStinger TheVault,11 MerchantStreet•0845226272I»GridRef:E5
Impetuous,provocativesolowork...hitslikeatornadothroughconsumerculture. FastingwithMiaFarrowandlectureswithJoanCrawfordwhileanew-agevisionary turnedcable-accesshostfastsforpeaceandslowlyloseshermind. Aug14-18,21-25,27: 13:20(40mins)£5.00(£3.50) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 1011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24252627282
KILLERJOE
PleasanceandTheComedians'TheatreCompanypresents PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
KillerCopTonyLawmeetstrailer-parktrashPhilNicholandLizzieRoperinTracyLetts' jaw-droppingsmash-hitdarkcomedy.Breath-takingevents.Trulyshockingbehaviour. Thrillinghigh-energyclimax.'Youwon'tseefineractingontheFringe'DailyMail. PreviewAug1-3: I800(lhr30mins)£5.00Aug4-9,13-14,16,20-23,27: 1800(Ihr30mins)£10.00(£8.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:1800(Ihr30mins)£IZOO(£11.00) nrn 45678910 II 12 13 14 161718192021 222324252627
LACASAAZUL
MephistoTheatreCompany
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridRef:E5 'ItookmytearsandIturnedthemintopaintings.' AtouristatKahlo'sBlueHouse stumblesintoFridawresdingtyranny,betrayalandlustVividlandscapeportrayed throughvisceralhumanity,language,fabricadonandlight
Aug12,18-19,25-26:I7:l5(lhr20mins)£950(£8.50) Aug13,20,27:I7:l5(lhr20mins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug14-17,21-24: 17:15(Ihr20mins)£8.50(£7.50)29303112345678910II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627
LADYBOYSOF BANGKOK
UrbanCircusLtd
AMeadowsTheatreBigTops,TheMeadows,MelvilleDr•08712240033•GridRef:G5 thenewcabaretsensation-theglitter,theglamour,thefunofVegasperformedasonly LadyLadyBoyscan!Edinburgh'sbiggestpartyisback-'DivasLasVegas,'featuringthe Boys'tributetoEdinburgh.Aug5-8,12-15,19-22,26-29: Aug9-11,16-18,23-25,30-Sep19:00(Ihr45mins),21:15(Ihr45mins)£18.00(£16.00)£16.00(£14.00) I:I9:00(lhr45mins),2l:l5(lhr45mins)£18.00&£I6.00Aug11,18,25,SepI:I6:30(lhr45mins)£18.00&£16.00 mi 5678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627is1930311
LADYOF BURMA
TheBurmaCampaign(UK)andLouiseChantal Assembly@StGeorge'sWest,58ShandwickPlace 01316233030 GridReftE2 TheinspirationaltruestoryofBurmeseleaderandNobelPeaceLaureateAungSan SuuKyi,followingasell-outgalaperformanceattheOldVic.ProducedbytheBurma Campaign(UK).'Rarelyisashowsopowerful'Independent.
PreviewAug3-4: I6:45(lhrISmins)£5.00Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:16:45(Ihr Smins)£13.00(£1100) Aug6-9,13-16,20-23,27:16:45(Ihr Smins)£1100(£11.00) mn 345678910II 1213 1415161718192021 222324252627
LAFEMME ESTMORTEORWHY I SHOULD NOTF**K MYSON Shalimar
PleasanceDome,I BristoSquare*01315566550•GridRef:F5
Livemusic,freneticdance,fierceboxing,rawmeateightwildperformerssatirize America'scelebrityobsessioninthemidstofwar.www.shalimarproductions.org.A delicioustheatricalexperience!'nytheatre.com
PreviewAug1-3:1600(IhrlOmins)£5.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23,27: 1600(IhrIOmins)£9.00(£7.50)(£5.00U)Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:16:00(IhrlOmins)£10.00(£8.50) Europeanpremiere•HSH 29303
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12345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627 LANDON MYTONGUETheatreVaults Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083•GridRef:E5 Ahusbandandwifeeatdinner.Theybelievetheyareunderattack.Agirlgoesfishing inanemptypond.Shebelievesshewillcatchsomething.Anabsurdistcomedythat asks:whoseisthesparechair?
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:11:45(Ihr)£5.0011:45(1hr)£8.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 11:45(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Worldpremiere•HU] 29303 2345678910II 12 13 415 161718 192021 2223242526272829303m 201
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THE LASSWITHE MUCKLE MOO
TheatreAlba
DuddingstonKirkManseGarden,OldChurchLane,DuddingstonVillage* 01315569579•GridRef:F6
Thisrip-roaringcomedyisoneofthegreatestplayseverwritteninScots.Translated Jt into15languages,ittransportsyoutotheearthyworldoffeudingbordersfamilies, M encapsulatedwithinthewondersofElfland.
Aug8-12,15-19,22-26: 19:45(2hrsISmins)£10.00(£8.00) f
THE FencedLAST Eden
TheVault,11MerchantStreet•08452262721•GridRef:E5
Welcometothelastpartyintheworld.Joinsevenfriendscomingtogetherone lasttimebeforehumanity'sconclusion.Anewtragicomedythatexploresunfulfilled dreams,unrequitedloveandinnatebeauty.Theendiswellandtrulynigh. Aug6-12,14-19,21-27:20:00(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) W '
LASTMANSTANDING
Dragon'sMen
Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge•08452262721•GridRef:E5
July1st1916-DeathorGlory?AbandofYorkshirelads,tornfromtheirhomes, confrontthedevastatingconsequencesofasinglemoment'schoice.Atragictaleof youngliveslost,sweetheartsabandoned,cowardiceandbetrayal... www.last-man-standing.org.uk
Aug21-27: 14:00(SOmins)£5.00(£4.00) Worldpremiere
THE LASTSOUTH:PURSUITOFTHE POLE
FestivalHighlights
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
NewdramafrommultipleFringeFirstwinningteam.Twoinvincibleexplorers;one finalconquestAcenturyagoandaworldapart,AmundsenandScottraceforEarth' lastunknown.Adaptedfromexpeditiondiaries.
PreviewAug1-3:I3:l0(lhrlOmins)£5.00
Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27: 13:10(IhrIOmins)£9.00(£8.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:13:10(IhrIOmins)£10.00(£9.00) Worldpremiere•HE3
LAUGHINGWILD BYCHRISTOPHERDURANG
DiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket*01312258961•GridRef:E4
Havingtroublebeingpositive?Trylaughingwildly-itmighthelp...ormakeyouseem mad.Acomedyaboutthefrustrationsandneurosesofmodernlife,summedupby anincidentinthetinnedtunaaisle. Aug13-18,20-25:II:l5(lhr30mins)£5.00(£4,00)
THEATRE
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ZLEAVEAMESSAGE VenueTheatreCompany45,39JeffreyStreet•01315560476•GridRef:D5 ForRuththelossofherbrotherchallengesthequestionoffaith.'LeaveAMessage' ! examinestheroleofChristianityamongsttoday'syouth.Dowebelieveonlybecause I wewanttobelieve? Aug6-11:I5:30(45mins)£5.00(£4.00)
Worldpremiere LEFTOVERS MemMorrisonCompany TheatreWorkshop,34HamiltonPlace«01312265425•GridRef:B2 ThefullEnglishbreakfastisgivenaCitizenshipTestasMemMorrisonreturnsto hisrootstoexaminethetraditionalgreasyspooncafe.Agentleexplorationofhow culturesmeetandmingle,eat,socialiseandinfluenceeachother. Aug20-25:16:00(Ihr)£9.00(£7,00) fringe SKIPTHEQUEUES Gostraighttothee-tickettentaboveWaverleyStation 12-18 August at C cubed f??. C venues vibrant vivacious variety I j boxofficehotline08452601234onlinebookingwww.CtHeFestival.com seepage225forshowinformation Cho-lnTheatre(Korea)presents The Angel a»d the Woodcutter _V creatorsof2006hit The Train 'Clearlymastersof theircraft... Beautiful' Scotsman “Communicatesvolumesofemotion" TheStage 1-27 August at C C venues vibrant vivacious variety K j boxofficehotline08452601234onlinebookingwww.CtheFestival.com seepage 108forshowinformation 202
Aug13-17:15:45(45mins)£5.00(£4.00)
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
LEMONSARE FOREMERGENCIESONLY
KC/a/re'sKitchen
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633«GridRef:FS
Deviledeggs,existentialchiffon,bizarreritualsandbirthdayparties...Americanfilm (actorClaireTitelman'ssolo-showis'unsettling,funny,andultimatelyfascinating... uniqueandsurprising...shedoesitbrilliantly.'EntertainmentToday. www.lemonsareforemergenciesonly.com
PreviewAug1-4:I2:30(40mins)£5.00 |Aug5-6,8-9,13-16,20,22-23,27:12:30(40mins)£8.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:12:30(40mins)£9.00(£8.00) Europeanpremiere•HSU 1234S6 89 10II 1213 1415 161718 19202 222324252627
THE LESSON BYEUGENE IONESCO
|IcarusTheatreCollective
IAssembly@HillStreetTheatre,19HillStreet•01316233030•GridRef:D3
Alight,classroomfarceandchargedpoliticalplay.Amildmannered,scattyscholar teacheshisbright-eyedbonne-elevestudentI+1=2.Whenpupildispleasestutorhe turnsonher,becomingabullytyrant,ferociousanimalbentonherdestruction. PreviewAug3-4:19fl0(Ihr5mins)£5.00 Aug5-9,13-14,16,20-22,27: I9:00(lhr5mins)£10.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26: 19fl0(IhrSmins)£12.00(£10.00) 02321 29303 345678910 II 12 13 1415161718192021222324252627
LEWISCARROLLS THROUGHTHE LOOKING GLASS'
TheUniversityofLincolnDramaSociety understairs@Apostolic,2DavieStreet*01316677740•GridRef:F6 TakeatripThroughTheLookingGlass'asLewisCarroll'soriginalbookisbroughtto lifeonstageinatrulyinventive,vibrantanddream-likemanner. Aug19-27:IIOO(5Qmins)£7.00(£5.00) 293031123456789 10 li 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 2425 262728293031i
THE IcarusLIARS
Csoco.ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridRef:E5 Societyhassufferedastroke.HomosexualshavetakenoverBritainasthepublic realisethebenefits.Meanwhile,heterosexualsarefinallyoutcastasthesourceofall evil.Atheatricalrompthroughmodernsexualityinthisabsurdsatiricalcomedy. Aug4,6,8,10,14,16,22,24:22:30(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50) :Aug12,18,26:22:30(SOmins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug20:22:30(SOmins)£6.50(£5.50) Worldpremiere•HHH 1293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930311
LIBERTE,EGALITE,FRATERNITE
TheBoyWhoCriedTheatreCompany Csoco.ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate»08452601234•GridRef:E5 FromtheUkrainetotheUK.JulianjourneyedthroughthelandscapeofWorldWar [I,findinglove,anti-semitismandultimatelyescape.Acuttingblendoforiginalcomedy, drama,movementandmusicinthistaleofpassionandadversity. Aug3,20,27: 19:35(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50)Aug4-10,14-17,21-24: 19:35(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)Aug11-12,18-19,25-26: 19:35(Ihr)£9,50(£8.50)
Worldpremiere•HZ31 29303 1345678910II 12131415 161718192021 222324252627
LIE DETECTORTRUTH DETECTOR
RandomCactus
understairs©Apostolic,2DavieStreet«01316677740 GridRef:F6
ByPeterYates:MarieBobin'sintriguingproduction-athought-provokingexamination ofthisGovernment'sNationalSecuritymind-set'Stylishlyquick-witted...evokes shadesofGuantanomoandmoderncorporateculture...funnyasit'scutting'Decca Aitkenhead,Guardian(about'LieDetector').www.randomcactus.co.uk PreviewAug3-4:22:00(IhrISmins)£5.00(£l.00) Aug5-18:22:00(IhrISmins)£8.00(£5.00) Worldpremiere•EUI 29303 .3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920212223242526272829303i
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j straightfromNYC! Aug6:12:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug8:18:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) jAug10:2ft15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug11:I4:l5(lhr30mins)£6,00(£4.00) Europeanpremiere•Bail II293031 23456 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031 HNDERUUYPRODUCTIONSANDTNICOMEDIINSTHEATRECOMPANYPR0U01YPRESENT AY KJ.ROSS DIRECTEDBY PMILNICHOL HDD TOM DALEY E4UDDERBELLY 1340(90MINS] 2NDTO27THAOG U8707453083 E4U0nERBELLYC0.UK seepage 178forshowinformation 203
LIFE FORCE-ASHOAH LOVESTORY ! TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival j Blueside,PilrigChurch,IbPilrigStreet 01315531876•GridRef.A6 j ThistruestoryisbaseduponthemanuscriptofWilliTannenbaum,circa 1946,and thefamilystoriesthatarehislegacy,maytheyneverbeforgotten.Atourdeforce,
LIFE INAMARITALINSTITUTION
LittleJohnnyKoerberandLouiseChantal Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030•GridRef:D4
'InthetraditionofSpaldingGray,JamesBralyisoneofthefineststorytellersinNew York'TheMoth.'Hilarious'NewYorker.'Amasterstoryteller'novelistJonathanAmes. DirectedByHalBrooks('ThomPain'). PreviewAug3-4: I4:00(lhr20mins)£5.00 Aug5-9,14-16,20-22,27:I4:00(lhr20mins)£11.00(£10.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:1400(Ihr20mins)£1200(£11.00) 0211 29303 345678910II 12 31415161718192021 222324252627
ALIFETIMEONTIPTOES
ManMelaTheatreCompany TheVault,11MerchantStreet•08452262721•GridRef:E5
AcommemorativepiecebyMazharTirmazimarkingthe60thanniversaryofthe PartitionofBritishIndia.TheplayiswritteninthePanjabifolkstyleof'Qissa.' PresentedbyManMelaTheatreCompanydirectorDominicRai. Aug6-12,14-19,21-27;17:25(SOmins)£5.00(£4.00) Worldpremiere 6789 10II 12 31415 161718 192021 222324252627
LIMBO
RealCircumstancewithYorkTheatreRoyal<6StrawberryVale Media/EscalatorEasttoEdinburgh
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)•0870745 3083<GridRef:E5
Thetenderandcompellingstoryofayounggirl'srelationshipwithanolderman. Clairedropssoundlesslyintothelake,thedarknessrushesuptoclaimher,she's alwayshadafearofwater,but...www.realcircumstance.com/limbo PreviewAug2-3:14:20(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:14:20(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:14:20(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) 29303 2345678910II 12131415 161718192021222324252627282930311
THE LINE BETWEEN TheThirdManTheatreCompany
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef:F5
Twomen,onedogandapartiallymolestedwardrobearetrapped.Beforeescaping theirroom,theymustescapetheirminds.Fastpacedcomedyandclowningfrom twoweirdandwonderfulactorsinaweirdandwonderfulworld. PreviewAug1-4:1215(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:1215(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Aug11-12,17-19,24-26:1215(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Worldpremiere•BB11 29303 123456789 011 1213 15161718192021222324252627
FestivalHighlights
PleasanceDome,I BristoSquare*01315566550•GridRef:F5 2006'ssell-outdocumentarycomedyreturnsforoneweekonly.StageBestSolo ShowNominee.'Performancecomedyofthehighestorderinthishourofaural voyeurism'*****Herald.'Franklyfunny,frequentlyveryfilthy'*****Standard. Aug20-23,27:21:35(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Aug24-26:21:35(Ihr)£10,00(£9.00)
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Aug2-3,13,20,27:16:45(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:16:45(SOmins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:16:45(SOmins)£9.50(£8.50) FTH7I 29X31!2345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
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PECCADILLOCIRCUS
DiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket*01312258961•GridRef:E4 Awomanleavesamysteriousboxwithastranger-butwhat'sinit?Threepassersbysharetheirtheories.Doyouhaveone?Findoutifyouareright,watchthis hilariousoneactcomedy! Aug6-11:19:30(Ihr)£7.00(£6.00) EE3] 29303i123456 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031 LIZZIE ROPERIN
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Ccubed,Brodie'sClose,Lawnmarket,RoyalMile•08452601234•GridRef:E4 Astudyinfemeandenvy.TworestfulLondonersdiscussdogracingandcelebrity. Violenceensues.HeathcoteWilliams'acclaimedpiece,firstperformedin 1966at theRoyalCourt,London.Piercingandrelevant,thisfreshproductionspeaksofour
seepage201 forshowinformation Stonewall ...Ws a riot. ** WrittenbyRikkiBeadle-Blair BasedonthefilmbyNigelFinch PleasanceOne1-27August@5.50PM 0131 5566550www.pleasance.co.uk seepage227forshowinformation 204
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LONGTIME DEAD PainesPlough
TraverseTheatre,CambridgeStreet,offLothianRoad•01312281404•GridRef:E3
Grizzly,DogandGnomelivetoclimbmountains.Theyloveitanddoittothelimit RonaMunro'snewplayisanexhilaratingstoryoffriendship,adventureandsurvival. Director:RoxanaSilbert****'Jagged,thrilling'Guardian.
PreviewJul3l:I900(2hrs30mins)£11.00(£5.00)
PreviewAug4:20.00(2hrs30mins)£11.00(£5.00)
Aug5:1200(2hrs30mins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U)
Aug7,10,14,17,21,24:1500(2hrs30mins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U)
Aug8,11,15,18,22,25:18:45(2hrs30mins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U)
Aug9,12,16,19,23,26: IQ0(2hrs30mins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U) HBH 293331 : 41678910II 12 131415 16 1718 192021 2223242526272829303
LONGWAVE
TheComExchangeNewbury£SignaltoNoise
E4UdderBELLY'sPasture,BristoSquare•08707453083•GridRef:F5
Twoscientistsstrandedtogetherwithonlyanoldradioforcompany...Aseductively bleakcomedywithoutwordsfromdoubleFringeFirstwinnerChrisGoode.'Like thegardenshedversionof'TheGreatEscape'.Outstanding...beautifullyjudged... remarkable'Guardian.
Aug19,24-26:11:00(IhrlOmins)£10.00(£9.00) Aug20-23: IIflOQhrIQmins)£9.00(£8.00)ib3031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 262728293031
LORCASSHADOW
MovingPartsTheatreCompany
DiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket•01312258961•GridRef:E4
Anewupliftingproductionusing'BernadaAlba'asastartingpoint,exploringLorca's lifeanddeaththroughpoetry,quotesandextracts-insearchofduende. Judgingby thesell-outcrowds,awordofmouthsuccess'EveningNews2004.
Aug6-ll:19:30(Ihr)£9.00(£7.00) Worldpremiere•BSH 293031123456 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303ii
LOVE LABOURSWON
RogueShakespeareCompany
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef:F5
Lovewithoutfear!'PickoftheFringe2006.'*****'Unmissable.Undoubtedlythebest ShakespeareancomedynotwrittenbyShakespeare'ThreeWeeks.*****'Funny!'UKTN. Originalversefromaward-winningElizabethan-styleplaywright,RyanJ-WSmith.Allfemalecast!Freechocolate!
PreviewAug1,3-4:16:30(Ihr)£5.00 PreviewAug2:1500(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5-9,13-16,20-23,27:16:30(Ihr)£10.00(£9.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:16:30(Ihr)£1100(£10.00) HZUJ 39332 12345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
THE LOVE OFTHE NIGHTINGALE
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival
ChurchHillTheatre,MorningsideRoad•01314470111-GridRef:H2
AreworkedGreekmythdrawingparallelstocontemporarysociety:power,whois heardandsilenced,andthereturntoananimalisticstateofviolenceandpredatory instinct.Ataleoflove,war,metamorphosis,andsilence.
Aug18:I2l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug19:14:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug20:20:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug22:16:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) 29X31123956789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23242526272829X3i
THE LOVEOFTHE NIGHTINGALE
TeabreakTheatreCompany
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Violence,sexandsavagewit,inthistimelesstaleofboyrapesgirl,boycutsgirl'stongue out,girlexactshideousrevengeandturnsintonightingale.Buthowdoesshesing? Aug3:1850(Ihr)£750(£6.50) Aug4-10: 1850(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug11:18:50(Ihr)£950(£8.50) IE31 293c3 :345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829x3i
Feltonfleet@TheFringeFLIES
LORDOFTHE
Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge•08452262721•GridReftE5
Golding'sclassic...performedforthenewmillennium!Feltonfleet@TheFringereturn followingsell-outshowsin2005&2006.*****BritishTheatreGuide,2006.'Thisgroup absolutelysparkles'bmadwaybaby.com,2006.****ThreeWeeks,2006.Killthebeast! Aug6-iI:I2:30(lhr20mins)£7.00(£6,00)
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THE ImpetuousLOSTTHINGKinship/EscalatorEasttoEdinburgh
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Shaunstumblesacrosssomethingmoreamazingthantherarestbottle-topinhis collection...TheFederalDepartmentofOdds-and-Endswantit!Whatshould hedo?Anexcitingjourneyofself-discoveryforthewholefamily!'Aremarkable performance'****Scotsman.****Herald,www.impetuouskinship.co.uk PreviewAug2-3:12:10(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,13-16:I2:l0(thr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19:I2:l0(lhr)£9.50(£8.50) Han 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19202122232425262728293031i
LOVE IN(3) PARTS
lostdogtheatrecompany
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridReftE6
Delveintothebeautifuloff-kilterworldofClaireandPaulastheytrytoprogress fromfirstdatetolastlove.'Endearing,comical,quirkyperformance'ThreeWeeks2005. FeaturingasparklinglivesoundtrackbyJamesDey. PreviewAug1-3:11:30(IhrlOmins)£5.00
Aug4-9,13-16:11:30(Ihr Omins)£7.00(£5.00) Aug10-12,17-19:11:30(IhrIOmins)£8.00(£6.00) HZ3I 293031113456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021222324252627282930311
LOVE INTRIGUES
CPTheatreProductions
Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge•08452262721•GridReftE5
Whatdoyouexpectwheneightmythologicalguestscometoanorgy?Theypour theirheartsouttellingstoriesoftheecstasiesandtormentsofsexandloveandwe learnlifeismorethanRomeoandJuliet
L.O.V.E.ROMEO?JULIET?
BuoOneTheatreandTheHarrodian PleasanceDome,I BristoSquare*01315566550•GridRef:F5
Afunny,furiousadaptation:RomeoandJulietonWard212.Padents,forcedinto playingparts,replaceswordswithpillows.Bedsbecomebalconiesinaphysicalfantasy world.Manic,marvellousmayhem.Laugh,cry,neverfallinloveagain. Aug19,24-26:17:00(Ihr)£8.50(£650) Aug20-23,27: 17:00(Ihr)£7.50(£5.50) Worldpremiere 29X31123456789 10II 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 272829X311
LOVER'S:WINNERS Meddlin'Productions
Venue260@Jury'sInn,43JeffreyStreet•01315560476•GridRef:D6
ByBrianFriel.MagandJoe,twoyounglovers,sharetheirbliss,ignorantofwhatfate hasinstore.BrianFrielskilfullycombinescomedyandtragedyinthispoignantstory ofloveanddisaster. PreviewAug4: I400(55mins)£1.00 Aug5-11: 14:00(SSmins)£5.00(£4.00) 29X31 345 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829x31
LOVINGTHEACCORDIONIST
Room37
Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge•08452262721•GridReftE5
1941 -bombsarefallingonafrozencity.Agroupofwomenarestrugglingtosurvive. Eachofthemholdsafragmentofsharedmemorythatwillbindthemtogetherand
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THEATRE
strengthentheirresolvetolive. Aug21-25:114)0(Ihr)£6.00(£5.00) Worldpremiere 29X31 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920’2I 22 23 24 25 26272829X31
DREAMS FORHIGHERLIVING FutureRuins
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LUCID
Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083•GridRef:E5 Watchanordinaryfamilymangothroughaliveself-helpvideoinafinalattemptto endhisdailytorment.Astrikingmultimediacomedyaboutaman,atelevisionanda greatdealofhope. PreviewAug2-3:16:00(SSmins)£5.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23: 16:00(SSmins)£8.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 16:00(SSmins)£9.00(£8.00) Worldpremiere•EClf 29X3 2345678910II 12 13 415 1617181920212223242526272829X311
M3
MrKubikProducciones
Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
aImaginealltheroomthereisinacupboard,insideawashingmachine,imagine cubicmeter...well,helivesthere!AoneM3 apartmentshow. 'Oneofthe revelationsoftheyear!...Anamazingshow'BPais. PreviewAug2-3:15:30(45mins)£5.00
Aug4-8,13,15-16,20-23:15:30(45mins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:15:30(45mins)£9.50(£8.50) UKpremiere•HE31 29303 2I4S6789I0II 12 13 14IS 161718192021 2223242526272829303
MACBETH
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival Greenside,IbRoyalTerrace•01315572124»GridRef:C6
'tisstrange:Andoftentimestowinustoourharm,theinstrumentsofdarknesstell ustruth,Winuswithhonesttrifles,tobetraysIndeepestconsequence.'Darkness andbloodportrayedbyfiveactorsandtwopercussionists.
MANBITCH
FluffProductions
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance>01315566550•GridRef:E6
Or,'Chicago'withknobs.All-femaleFluffpresentagrittyinsightintotheworldof hardenedcriminals.Yetthissinging'n'dancingbunchofsociopathshaveonebig problem:'IronFist'Frank'sreignofsilentterror.
PreviewAug1-3:12:45(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23: 12:45(Ihr)£7.00(£5.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-25:12:45(Ihr)£8.00(£650) Worldpremiere•0 29303 123456789 10 II 12 13 1415 161718192021 22232425262728293031
MANTRA
KatyWix
Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate•0870 7453083•GridRef:E5
Everythinghappensforareason.Fearful,mournful,hopeful.Apowerfulandheart- | breakingstoryaboutbelief,loyaltyandlove.'Incredibleperformer...'List. PreviewAug2-3:13:00(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13-14,16,20-23: 13:00(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 13:00(Ihr)£9,00(£8.00) Worldpremiere•0EHJ 293031 23456 7 89 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303ii
Aug6:18:30(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Aug7:22:30(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Aug9:20:30(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Aug10:1630(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) HBll
MACBETH- FRANTIC REDHEADSWALKING PLAY
FranticRedheadProductions
FranticRedhead@GreyfriarsKirkyard,GreyfriarsKirkyard,MainGates•GridRef:E5 'MadnessandmurdersfloodtheclosesofEdinburgh'sOldTowninthisinnovative walkingperformance.'IndependantCritics'Choice,HotList'AFringeeventofthe bestsort...mustsee...richlyimaginative'*****Scotsman.Annualsell-outFinalyear! Aug5-8,10,12-13,16-17,19,21-24:1800(2hrs)£9.00(£7.00)(£600PC) HEIJ 2930 5678910 12 13 1415 16 17 18192021 2223 242526272829303ii
MACBETH:WHO ISTHATBLOODIED MAN?
BiuroPodrozy
OldCollegeQuad,SouthBridge•01316628740•GridRef:E5
KnownworldwidefortheirstunningCarmenFunebre,FringeFirstwinnersBiuro Podrozyreturnwithavisuallycaptivatinginterpretationof'Macbeth'.Usingtheir trademarkstilts,fireandmusicthisisapowerhouseofenergyandmenace. Aug5-15,18-27:22:00(IhrISmins)£11.00(£8.00) Europeanpremiere•H3H 29303 56789 10II 12 13 1415 161718192021 222324252627
THE MAIDS
FiveWaysProductions
Venue45,39JeffreyStreet 01315560476•GridRef:D5
'TheMaids'isatransgenderedexplorationofvolatility,destruction,eroticismand murder.'Sensual,compelling,astrongcastandinnovativeinterpretation'BoyFresh. 'Stunning,perfectperformances'Diva.'Captivating,exceptionallystunninganddeeply moving'BirminghamEveningMail.Moreinfo:www.myspace.com/fivewaysproductions Aug13-25:22:l0(lhr20mins)£6.00(£4.00) 2930311234567891011 1213 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728293031
MALAPARATA
TeatroDeiVenti
SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)•08702410136•GridRef:F4
Spectacularstreettheatre,musicanddancefromModena,Italy:themedaroundthe 'manandhisquestforknowledge.'Featuringfiresticks,flags,stiltwalkersandmore ...2006NoviBecejFestival(Serbia)prize-winners,www.teatrodeiventi.it Aug11:20:00(2hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed) UKpremiere 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293o3i
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MARDLINGTHE BARD:ANORFOLKTWELFTH NIGHT
Spin-OffTheatreCompany
Henderson's,94HanoverStreet 07980358942•GridRef:D4
AfterSpin-Offshugelyacclaimed'Dream,'Fringe06.ThisTwelfthNight'romps awaywithShakespeare’soriginaltobringyouallyourfavouritelinespepperedwith Norfolkwit'Delight!'EasternDailyPress.
Aug13-17:16:00(Ihr)(FreeNon-ticketed) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829so31
MARK’SGOSPEL
LancePierson 1
understairs©Apostolic,2DavieStreet-01316677740«GridRef:F6 |
TheGospelstorybroughttolifeinonehour.Apowerfulone-manshowdramatizing | thegreatestlifeeverlived.Usingavivid,straightforwardtranslation,actorLance 1 Piersonbringsthestoryclosetotheaudience,www.lancepierson.org Aug12,14,16,18:2000(Ihr)£7.50(£5.50) Aug13,15,17:1400(Ihr)£7,50(£5.50) 1
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MARYROSE
TheatreAlba
ScottishStorytellingCentre,TheNetherbow,43-45HighStreet•01315569579• I GridRef:D6
Barrie'sclassicghoststoryofmusic,mythandmagicisidealforaward-winningAlba. | Domesticcomedyandsupernaturaluneasemingle,inturncontainingthecentral episode-'theislandthatlikestobevisited',thevanishingoftime. Aug21-Sep1:15fl0(2hrsISmins)£10,00(£8.00) j 123456789 10II 12 13 14 15 16 1718 192021 22 23 2425 26 2728293011 1 J
MARYSTUART
SEDOS
SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)•08702410136•GridRef:F4
ThestoryofQueenElizabethIandherimprisionedcousin,MaryQueenofScots. Rivalsasmonarchs,politicians,womenandlovers,theymeetinthegroundsof Fotheringhaycastle.AnotherdynamicSEDOSproduction,freshfromLondon'sfringe.
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SilverTongueTheatre Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5 Adazzling,anarchicnewworkaboutsurveillance,tapdancingandthenewworld order.Fromthecreatorsof'Shiver','lz'and'BellaandtheBeautifulKnight':'almost perfect'****Scotsman;'futureofBritishtheatre'****Times.
29303i12345678910 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282?303n THE QueenMASQUERADEMaryTheatreCompany Venue45,39JeffreyStreet•01315560476•GridRef:D5 Definingoneselfisnevereasy.ThisdarklyhumourousplayfollowsMaryasshe encountersfanasticcharactersandbizzaresituationsinherattemptstodiscover whatsheislookingfor. Aug14,16,18:l2:25(4Smins)£4.00(£150) Aug20,22,24:21:00(45mins)£4.00(£250) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 2 22 2324 25262728293031i THEBIGGESTFREEEVENTONTHEFRINGE 12AugustontheMeadows hingeSunday 206
Aug13-18:I5:45(lhr30mins)£7.00f£6.00) MANACROSSTHEWAY
PreviewAug2-3:16:00(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:16.00(Ihr)£850(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 16:00(Ihr)£9,50(£8.50) Worldpremiere•HSU 29303 2345678910II 1213 1415161718192021 2223242526272829303
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THE MASTERAND MARGARITA Beg
[Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridRef:E5
FindsusinMoscow.Amidmurders,supressionanddreams,anakedwomanandatall blackcatheraldthearrivalofthedevil.VisuallystunningnewproductionofMikhail Bulgakov'sexciting,satiricalstory.
Aug3,13:13:45(Ihr Smins)£6.50(£5.50) Aug4-10,14-17:13:45(IhrISmins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug11-12,18:13:45(Ihr Smins)£8.50(£7.50) ; WHTI 29303 .3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021222324252627»2930311
THE MATRIX:THE PANTOMIME
TwoShadesofBlue (Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge’08452262721 GridReftE5
Realityisanillusion...ohno,itisn't!A21stcenturypantomimefeaturingaridiculous plot,martialarts,terriblepuns,hotleather-dadchicks,andredandbluesweeties! WhatisTheMatrix?Seeforyourself...www.twoshadesofblue.org.uk Aug14-19:19:00(Ihr)£8.50(£6.50) Worldpremiere 13031123956789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
MEASURE FORMEASURE
CygnetTheatre
QuakerMeetingHouse,7VictoriaTerrace*01312206109*GridRef:E4
Shakespeare'smoralityplay.IntheabsenceoftheDuke,hispuritanicaldeputyforbids sexualpleasure-untilhefellsinlovewithanun...Thewagesofsincanbestrangely exciting.Elizabethanideas-contemporaryresonances. Aug14,16,18,20,22,24: I6:l0(lhr40mins)£7.00(£5.00) 56789 10 I! 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 2324 25262728293031
MEHNDI NIGHT
IMulberryTheatreCompany
IVenue45,39JeffreyStreet•01315560476•GridRef:D5
(YouarecordiallyinvitedtoaBangladeshimehndiparty,toblessNilufeBegum's Swedding.Samosas,chaiandlong-forgottensecretswillbeserved.Anextraordinary collaborationbetweenaward-winningplaywrightFinKennedyandgirlsfrom MulberrySchool,El.
PreviewAug2-4:l2:IO(3Smins)£4.00(£3.00) Aug6-11:12:10(35mins)£5.00(£4.00)
Worldpremiere•HSU 29303N23456 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
MELANCHOLIA
LatinoTheaterCompany
Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge•08452262721•GridRef:E5
EastLA:ayoungmarinereturnshomefromIraq.Beforetakinghislastbreath,Mario's lifeflashesbeforehiseyes.Hisonlycompanions,twoimaginaryfriends.AChicano anti-warplayfromtheUnitedStates.
Aug14-19,21-26:15:20(Ihr)£7.00(£4.00)(£3.00) Europeanpremiere Is303112345678910II 12 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425 262728as31
MERRICK(TALESOFTHE ELEPHANTMAN)
TheBeacon
Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge•08452262721»GridRef:E5
TheElephantMan.Imagesareconjured:pain,suffering,degradation.Butalsohope, humourandcourage.Dramaandmusiccombine,exploringthemyths,fectsandfiction surroundingthisunfortunate.'Aperformanceoftearsandjoy'audiencemember,2006. Aug6-11:15:00(Ihr Smins)£6.00(£5.00) HHH 293031123456 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
THE MIDNIGHTCAROUSEL
Cpresents Ccentral,CarltonHotel,NorthBridge•08452601234•GridRef:D5
Abandonyourselftoaneverchangingseductivefeastofcomiccabaretandbeguiling burlesquedelights.HostedbydevilishlydecadentdivaMarysiaandfollowedbyFestival pianobaruntillate.Dresstobeguile,dancetildawn,www.the-establishment.net Aug1-3,13,20,27:00«0(lhr30mins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:00:00(Ihr30mins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:00fl0(lhr30mins)£9.50(£8.50) Worldpremiere•EC-31 29303 1234567891011 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
IAMIDSUMMERNIGHT'SDREAM
ThePantaloons
RoyalBotanicGardenEdinburgh,EastGate,7aInverleithRow•01315527171• GridRef:A2
MidsummernightAnenchantedforestBottomandhisfriendsenactahilarioustale ofgoblins,lovers,andmagicalmayhem.Allageswillenjoythiscontemporarytwiston
THEATRE
THE A/OTHlA/^LEfTToLOSE August5-27/5:05pm/RoxyMain(RocketRoxyArtHouse) Mad, magical&movingadventureoftwohomelessmenontheedge. Featuringtheatre,video&liverock‘n’roll. U IUMm. A* celebrates its 20 years Join usalsotodiscoverourtwochildren’sshows LittleBearandVolpino(SweetGrassmarket) www.risorius.fr seepage211 forshowinformation 207
Shakespeare.Free(donations).'Excellent'*****7hreeWfeeks.www.thepantaloons.co.uk Aug11-19:I4:30(2hrs)(FreeNon-ticketed) 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031i
PreviewAug3-4:2l:l5(lhr)£7.50
Aug5:2l:l5(lhr)£7.50
Aug7-9:21:15(Ihr)£11.00(£8.50)(£35.00F)
Aug10-11:2l:l5(lhr)£1250(£10.00)(£35.00F)
Aug12:21:15(Ihr)£11.00(£8.50)(£35.00F)
Aug14-16,19:21:00(Ihr)£11.00(£8.50)(£35.00F)
Aug17-18:2IOO(lhr)£1250(£10.00)(£35.00F)
Aug21-23,27:20:30(Ihr)£11.00(£8.50)(£35.00F) Aug24-26:20:30(Ihr)£1250(£10.00)(£35.00F) Allticketspurchasedonthegatecostanextra£250. Worldpremie 456789 10II 12 31415 161718192021222324252627
MILE AnalogueEND
PleasanceDome,I BristoSquare*01315566550•GridRef:F5
Cinematic,explosiveandhaunting.Analoguetaketheaudienceonadevastating journey,inspiredbythereallife2002storyofamanwhopushedacommuteri frontofatubetrainduringtherushhour,www.analogueproductions.co.uk
PreviewAug1-3:14:30(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,21-23,27: 14:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:14:30(Ihr)£9.00(£7.50) W “
MINUTEST© MIDNIGHT
DislocatedProductions
Thedoomsdayclockhasfinallystruckmidnight...Whenthedustfromthenuclear armsracesettles,onlyoneplaceisleft-surelythefateofhumanitycan'trestinthi handsofthese,these...
PreviewAug2-3: Aug6-9,13-16,20-23:14:50(Ihr)£5.0014:50(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:14:50(Ihr)£9,00(£8.00) World 3 5678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 2223242526272
MIRACLE IN RWANDA
LeslieLewisSword GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef:F5
LewisSwordbrilliantlyplayseverycharacterinthisupliftingtruestory.
wmmmm THEATRE For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000 Matk OXonnor^ '"'tv ' DavidMalikoff Venue40, theQUAKERMEETINGHOUSE Duration:1 hour 6 -11Aug: 11.30ant(Previews6/7th) 13 920-18Aug:8.30pm Jfrekets:-25Aug:11.30am .Bookings:£7/£50131 2254825 . ‘S&fdfHngeboxoffice 013122$H>0O STM* ^ AMIDSUMMERNIGHTSTREE-2007 MZAinassociationwithMorePromotions&Pleasance DeanGardens,EtonTerrace,OffDeanBridge*01315566550•GridRef:D2 Newacts!Anothermagicalexperience!2006'ssmash-hitleaf-canopiedcircusfantasy® returnsatsunset.Unforgettablysensuousoutdoorcabaretwithmusicandfire
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MIRACLES Go4ltYouthTheatreinassociationwithTheatreObjectiv ScottishStorytellingCentre,TheNetherbow,43-45HighStreet•01315569579• GridRef:D6 Warning:miraclescanseriouslyimproveyourhealthandhappiness.Whetheryou dreamofthem,prayforthem,ordenythem,miraclesdohappen.Trustus.Spiritual discombobulationguaranteed! a Aug6-11:I9:00(lhr)£5.00 Worldpremier^ 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728 MISSING LINK-THE LOSTVALLEYOFTHE TROGLODYTES Yorick&Co(FestSpielHaus-Munich) TheatreWorkshop,34HamiltonPlace»01312265425•GridRef:B2 InadramaticaccidentanunknownBavarianvalleyinhabitedbyatribeoftroglo: isdiscovered.Themodernworldtriestoexploititstreasures,butwithrefreshing brutality,thetroglodytesfightback. Aug9-12:15:00(IhrSmins)£7.00(£5.00) UKpremi 456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627 VISITWWW.EDFRINGE.COM BookticketsforFringeshowsandget allthelatestnews,reviewsandgossip website
Couldyouforgiveyourentirefamily'skillers?Immaculeellibagizadid.Thisriveting one-womandramashowshowfaithinGodledtopeaceamidstaholocaustLeslie
PreviewAug4: Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:15:00(Ihr)£5.0015:00(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Aug6-9,14-16,21-23,27:1500(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Europeanpremiere•HS 45678910II
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MISSJULIE
Birmingham-SouthernCollegeTheatre(Alabama) Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234• GridRef:E5
Privilegeandpost-modernparalysisprevailinthisnewadaptationofStrindberg's classic.RelocatedtothecontemporaryAmericanDeepSouth,itbearswitnessto freshdesperation.Genderandsocialdivisionpenetratetheestablishmentinthis bleakencounter.
Aug3: 17:15(IhrISmins)£6.50(£5.50) Aug4-10:17:15(IhrISmins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug11: 17:15(IhrISmins)£8.50(£7.50) Worldpremiere•HHH 2930311234S 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303i
MONICA
hfenueQueenMaryTheatreCompany45,39JeffreyStreet•01315560476•GridReftD5
Theinternetmakesfindingsomeonetoloveeasy.Leavingsomeoneyouloveisstill difficultMonicaisanMP3mixtapefrom2006,carbon-datedbynetspeak,eyelinerand myspacehaircuts.Butthetracksaretimeless:mischief,obsession,betrayalandloss. Aug14,16,18:11:35(45mins)£4.00(£250) Aug20,22,24:20fl0(45mins)£4.00(£250)
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MONKEY 101
FireflyProductions
RomanEagleLodge,2JohnstonTerrace•0131 2267207•GridRef:E4 'Monkey101'dragsKenKeyes' 100thMonkeyTheoryintothe21stcentury.Come andcleanseyourspiritualyams.It'samonkeything.Fromthecreatorsof'G-City Monologues'(****'05)and'BudapestKiseret'(****'06).Lightlunchincluded. Aug12-25:13:05(IhrISmins)£10.00(£7.00) Woridpi 345678910 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728
MONKEYBOYSAVESTHE PLANET
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival Greenside,IbRoyalTerrace•01315572124•GridRef:C6 Pontificatingpresidents,sexyspies,andglobalmonkeymaniacollideinthisuproarious politicalactioncomedybyKevinHolladay.Willanyonesurvivethefull-castfistfightat theplay'sunbelievableconclusion?Findoutforyourself! Aug6,10:12:30(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Aug7: 16:30(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Aug8: 18:30(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) 456 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728
MONKYBUSINESS
HallyracketProductions
Greenside,IbRoyalTerrace•01315572124•GridRef:C6
'Thebiggestlaughyou'llhaveinacassock'AberdeenEveningExpress.Thebrothersof StBernard'sareinajam.Theirmonasterywillbecomeacasinounlesstheycanraise cash.Jointheirmusicalradiothonwithsongsincluding'Celibacy'and'MohairRag.' ‘ 22-24:18:00(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£5.00)§3031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 25262728293031
MONSTERS
DoubleEdge
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
IBehindthecloseteddoorsofthe'perfect'Americanfamily,somethingisstirring.With thearrivalofanoldfamilymember,relationshipsbegintocrumble.Prejudiceandselfabsorptioncannolongerrepressthemonstersthatbreakloose. PreviewAug2-3: I:l5(lhr30mins)£5.00
MOUSE
PaulTrussellandUnderbellyProductions
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Aquietman'sepicbatdeagainstabrutalnemesistowintheheartofthewoman whositsbetweenthemailroomandthedisabledtoilet...whomhefancies.Sex, licideandstationeryinadarkcomedybyPaulTrussell. reviewAug2-3:15:45(Ihr)£5.00
THEATRE
Aug4-9,13-16:11:15(Ihr30mins)£7.50(£6.50) ‘ 10-12,17-18:11:15(Ihr30mins)£8.50(£7.50) Worldpremiere•HSU 456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021222324252627282933311
Europeanpremiere•mi 303 2345678910II 12131415 161718192021 2223242526272829303m UNFITPRODUCTIONSpresent Escape Routes“Accomplished...comedyByHelenShay&genuineintrigue”?SohoTheatre2007 Men-oneoflife’slittleobstacles. whereThreewomenmakeabreakforfreedom.Blackcomedy TalkingHeads’meetssomevery‘BadGirls’indeed. Venue260@JurysInn,43JeffreyStreet BoxOfficeTel:01315560476 Aug13-1815:00(1hr)£5.00(£4.00) Aug20-2519:00(1hr)£5.00(£4.00) seepage 188forshowinformation ^diool ?. & i\e 'friv\5<f seepage 123forshowinformation ThreetoaRoompresen]| IOTARCTCAMB ONE.AIR Contents:BALLOON One explorer, exceptional' *0NEHAMSTER, OBESE X. »0NE URN, EULL Pleasance Domi Isf- 27thAufi page 170forshowinformation CHAPLIN Written and performed by Pip Utton Aug 1st-26th (not 14th) 14.55-16.05 At the Pleasance Dome Venue 23 NEW PLAY BY PIP UTTON seepage 180forshowinformation 209
ug4-9,14-16,20-23:15:45(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) ug10-12,17-19,24-26:15:45(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)
For all your Fringe ticketcall 0131 226 000C
MUCHADOABOUT NOTHING
Illyria
BedlamTheatre,11bBristoPlace’01312259893•GridRef:F5
Love,laughterandpracticaljokesaboundwhensoldierscomehomefromwar. Butwhenonejokegoestoofar,revengecanbemurderous...'Fabulouslyexecuted comicscenes'SundayTimes.*****ThreeWeeks.*****Scotsman. Aug22-25:I9:30(2hrs)£1200(£10.00) 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 25 262728293031
MUTTON
LiberatedTheatre
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRef:F5
They'reback!One-hit-wonders'Chix'givefameanothershot...onlynow they'rethrustingforty-somethings.Bitingcomedyfromthemakersofsell-outhit 'Babooshka.''Henshallisgenius'SteffiAbott,DailyMail.'Veryfunny,fantasticcast' KarenRosie,BBC.Drinksandnibbles!www.liberatedtheatre.com PreviewAug1-4:I6:l5(lhrISmins)£6.00
Aug5-9,13-16,20-23:16:15(Ihr15mins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:16:15(IhrISmins)£9.50(£8.50)
Worldpremiere•Edl 2930311234567891011 1213 14151617181920212223242526272829303
MYFILTHYHUNT
HorizonArts
TheZoo,140ThePleasance•01316626892•GridRef:F6
Marvin'sfriendshavegonemental!Devoidofmoraldecency,theyhavebecomethe ultimatethrillseekers!SomeonewillgethurtandMarvinispowerlesstostopthem ...Ahilariouslyprovocativetaleofsex,violenceandbiscuits. www.horizon-arts.co.uk
PreviewAug3-4: 16:00(Ihr)£5.00(£3.00)Aug5-27:16:00(1hr)£7.00(£5.00)
Worldpremiere•Hffll 29303 345678910II 1213 14IS161718192021222324252627
MYSTERY PLAYS
ItaliaContiAcademy
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI•08717500077•GridRef:E6
ThecollectionofshortscenesbeginwithLuciferbeingthrownfromHeavenand endswiththebirthofChristAudiencememberscaninteractwiththeensemble whilstbeingsurroundedbysheep,horsesandthestars. Aug20,22,24,26:I6:40(lhr40mins)£8.00(£6.50) 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 2324 2526 2728293031
NATASHAWOOD:ROLLINGWITH LAUGHTER ParkRavineProductions
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare•01315566550•GridRef:F5
Inawheelchairsincebirth,nothingconfinesthiswittyBrit'sspirit.Sometimes throughtears,herstoryisanempowering,humorous,one-of-a-kindtakeonlife,love andlingerie-withalittledisabilitythrownin.www.rollingwithlaughter.com Aug1-3:18:15(Ihr)£5.00(£4.00)
Aug4-9,15-16,22-23,27:18:15(Ihr)£6.00(£5.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:18:15(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) UKpremiere•wnn 29303 113456789 10 II 12131415 161718192021222324252627
NEILBRAND-THESILENT PIANISTSPEAKS
M/ckPerrinforJustforLaughsLive
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare*01315566550•GridRef:F5
Writerand'doyenofsilentfilmpianists,'(Radio4),hilariouslyrevealsthesecretsof hisuniqueprofessionandaccompaniesrareclipsfromtheverybestofsilentcinema. Terrificentertainmentforallages. PreviewAug1-3:I7:30(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,21-23,27: 17:30(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 17:30(Ihr)£9.50(£8.00)
Worldpremiere•ECU 2930311134567891011 12131415161718192021222324252627
NEWTHEATRE FROMTHEJEWISH DIASPORA
JMIcomestoEdinburgh
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234-GridRef:E5
'GimpeltheFool':inspiredbyIBSinger'sclassicstory.'WhileYouWereAway':daring dreamsinJewishNorthLondonwhilefriendstraveltheworld.'S'Brent':three dynamicmonologuesfrommasterYiddishstorytellerSholemAleykhem.Programme changesweekly.
Aug3,13,20,27:15:45(Ihr)£6.50(£5.50)(£4.50C)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:I5:45(lhr)£7.50(£6.50)(£5.50Q Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:15:45(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)(£6.50C)
Worldpremiere•0221 29303 34567891011 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
NEXTBESTTHING
HullTruckTheatreCompanyinassociationwithKingswood CollegeofArts
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
PerceptiveandtouchingnewcomedybyJohnGodber.Wecannotallbefamousfor| fifteenminutes.Inanageobsessedwithcelebrity,howdoesitaffectourchildren? Everyonedreams,butwhat'swrongwithjustbeingyou?
Aug3:18:45(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug4-10: 18:45(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug11:18:45(Ihr)£9,50(£8.50) Worldpremiere-O 45 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930sf
NIGHTJUSTBEFORETHE FORESTS
CalArtsFestivalTheater
Venue13,LochendClose,Canongate»07074201313 GridRef:D6
ByBernard-MarieKoltes.AloneonthestreetsofFrance,ayoungmansearchesfor|i room.Government,sexualityanddeathbecomeinterwoventhroughstreamsoffre< association,creatingacollageofanti-romanticdesperation.
Aug9-10: ia00(45mins)£4.00
Aug11: 1000(45mins)£8.00(£6.00) Aug12,14-19:15:45(45mins)£8.00(£6.00) 3031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728
RebelNIGHT,MOTHER
Players
TheVault,11MerchantStreet•08452262721•GridRef:E5
Jessiecalmlyannouncestohermotherthatsheintendstokillherself.Introspective/t andpenetrating,thisplayexamineslifeafterdecidingtodie...WheneverI'vehad enough,it'smystop.I'vehadenough.'
Aug22-27:I5:45(lhr20mins)£5.00(£3.50)
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NIGHTTIME
TraverseTheatreCompany
Traverse3:TheUniversityofEdinburghDrillHall,ForrestRoad•01312281404• GridRef:F5
Arestlessthrillerthatblendsclassicnoirwithsophisticatedtheatre.Chris,half-inan<| half-outofanabusivemarriage,stepsintotheuncertainnightsimmeringwithdanger; andpossibilitieswhichcouldchangeeverything.
PreviewAugI: !8KX)(lhr30mins)£11.00(£5.00)
Aug2,7,11,16,22:21OO(Ihr30mins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U)
Aug3,8,12:I200(lhr30mins) Aug4,9:I500(lhr30mins)
Aug5,10:1800(Ihr30mins) Aug14,19,25:16:00(Ihr30mins) Aug15,21,26:18:30(Ihr30mins) Aug17,23:1100(Ihr30mins)
Aug18,24: 13:30(Ihr30mins) Woridpremiere 456789 10II 12 131415 16 17181920212223242526272829303t!
NIJINSKY
TeatrJaracza
AssemblyUniversalArts,Freemason'sHall-01316233030•GridRef:D3
THEATRE
Storyoftheworld'sgreatestdancer'sdescentfrombrilliancetomadness,revealing thecomplexityofNijinsky'sprofessionalandemotionalworld.Touchingperformance inEnglishbyPoland'stopyoungactoranddancer.FirstPrizeatthe2007 StPetersburgInternationalFestival.
Aug5-7,9,13-14,16,20-21,27:19:00(IhrIOmins)£10.50(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:193X3(IhrIOmins)£1100(£10.00) Europeanpremiere< 45678910II 12 13 1415161718 1920212223242526272 NIJINSKY'SLASTDANCE WorkshopTheatreGroup Assembly@HillStreetTheatre,19HillStreet•01316233030 GridRef:D3 WinnerofWashingtonDCsprestigiousHelenHayesAwardfor'OutstandingNew Play.'Aone-mantour-de-forcethatdelvesintothepsycheofdancelegend,Vaslav Nijinsky.Apassionatetellingoftheriseandfallofagenius. PreviewAug3-4:I5:l0(lhr5mins)£5.00 Aug5-14,16-27:15:10(IhrSmins)£9,00(£7.00) Europeanpremiere•OZX 45678910II 12 13 14 161718192021222324252627 THE Rams2ScotlandNINAVARIATIONS Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI•08717500077•GridReftE6 ExperimentalChekhov.Ensembleapproachtointimatemoments,as4Treplevsand L Ninasexplorethekaleidoscopicpotential-fromheartfelttosillytosublime-oftheir; star-crossedrelationship;42quickversionsoftheirfinalscenefrom'TheSeagull. Aug6-11:I505(lhr20mins)£7,00(£5.00) > 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425.262728
PreviewAug2-4:I9:00(lhrlOmins)£5.00
NOCIOCEPTION
EternusRebellus
ZooSouthside,117NicolsonStreet•01316626892•GridRef:F6
BorderingS&Mandexperimentaltheatre,combiningperformanceandfilmonthe simplicitiesandcomplexitiesofarelationship.DommeSadiefindsloveonlytofind herselfaslave.Explicit,macabre,aesthetic;basedonamistress'truediaries. PreviewAug3-4:22:l5(lhrlOmins)£6.00 Aug5-12,14-18:22:15(IhrIOmins)£8.00(£6.00) Worldpremiere-m 29303 134$6789 10 II 12 3 14 IS 16 17 18 192021222324252627a»x31
NOELCOWARD,ATRIBUTETOTHE MANANDHIS MUSIC
Auditioncall.com
DiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket•01312258961•GridRef:E4 EdinburghFringeAward-winningsell-outshowreturnstothegenteeldrawingroom atRiddlesCourt.'Unique,cool,sophisticated...freshandcontemporary'Edinburgh Guide.'Leavesonewantingmore'ThreeWeeks.'Unmissable'ScotsGay. Aug13-18,20-25:15:30(Ihr)£7.50(£6.00) 29X3112395678910II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 242$26272829»3i
NORMAL OffTheRoadTheatre
understairs©Apostolic,2DavieStreet•01316677740•GridReftF6
Isheamonster?Ornormal?Whatseparatesusfromhim.Basedonthetrialofareallife serialkiller,thisplayforcesustoconfrontourownpotentialformurderousviolence. PreviewAug3-4:00:15(SSmins)£4.00(£3.00)(£100U) Aug5-11:0ft15(SSmins)£6.00(£4.50)(£3.00U) HSU 29X3 134$ 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829x31
Venue45,39JeffreyStreet•01315560476•GridRef:D5
Aug18:17:30(SOmins)£4.00(£3.00)(£200U) Aug20-25:1205(SOmins)£6.00(£4.50)(£3.00U) BZ3I 29X31123956789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 7 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627a29X3ii
NOTFORSALE
FreefallTheatre(withCHASTE)
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6 Howarepeoplestolenfromthemselves,bitbybit?Fusingmovement,imageand text,Freefall'sdynamicnewproductiondelvesintothebrutalworldofsextrafficking. Comeandhearthefacelessvictims'voice.They'rescreaming. Aug6-10,14-17,20-24:14:15(Ihr)£7.00(£5.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26: 14:15(Ihr)£8.00(£6,50) Worldpremiere•EU1 56789 10 II 12 1514 15 16 1718 192021 2223242526272829X311
THE TheatreNOTHINGLEFTTOLOSE
DuRisorius
andliverock'n'roll,jointwohomelessmenastheyembarkonamagicalimaginary
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com THEATRE MickPerrinforJustForLaughsLivepresents Neil Brand The Silent Pianist Speaks $ 5.30pm 1-27 AUGUST(NOT13&-20) KING DOMEPLEASANCE DOME 0131 5566550 0131 226 0000 www.pleasance.co.uk/edinburgh www.edfrini seepage210forshowinformation thestoriesoftheSouthAfricaninterpretersaretoldin ‘..oneofthemostimportanttheatricaleventsofourtime’ TheWritingStudio AssemblyinassociationwithUKArtsInternationalandBelfastFestivalatQueen’s, presentsTieColonnadesTheatreLab/MarketTheatreproducbonof I assembly ©ASSEMBLYHALL 2pm2-27August(not13&20Aug) US01316233030,valcom
NOTIN MYNAME!-THETRIALOF NICCOLO MACHIAVELLI. PortraitProductions
MichaelMcEvoy'sterrificone-man-playasks:shouldMachiavellibeheldaccountable for'machiavellian'leaderslikeBush?'Aheartrendingindictment'Dawn.(Scotsmanon McEvoy's'Shakespeare':'Intriguing.''Orwell:''Fascinating.''VanGogh':'Brilliant') PreviewAug2-4: I4:l0(lhr30mins)£5.00 Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:14:10(Ihr30mins)£8.00(£7.00) Aug6-9,14-16,20-23: 14:10(Ihr30mins)£7.00(£6.00) Europeanpremiere•BED 29303 23456789 101112 51415 161718192021 222324252627x29X311 ANUMBER FrameworkProductions SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket•08702410136•GridReftE4 Ahospitaldiscoversthesecretrecordsof20identicalhumanclones,sparkinga bloodybattlebetweenrivalsiblings.CarylChurchill'sOedipalthrillerexploresboth thedarksideofgeneticengineeringandtheprimalconflictsoflathersandsons. Aug2-19:17:40(51mins)£7.50(£6.50) H.-T1 seepage232forshowinformation $6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021222324252627
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077•GridRef:E6 Whatremainswhenwehavenothingleft?Ourdreams?Zany,caustichumour
journeyintothemselves.Areyoupreparedtoloseyourbearings? www.risorius.fr Aug5-27:17:05(SOmins)£7.50(£5.50) Europeanpremiere•unai 5678910II 1213 14IS 161718192021 222324252627
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•01312200885•GridReftE5
ODD&ABANDONED
PostPotatoTheatreCompany
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare*01315566550•GridReftF5
Inthedark,dustybasementofatall,tallbuildinglivethreelittleclerks.Oneday thearrivalofanunexpectedpairofshoesforcesthemtoventureoutside...Fuses physicaltheatre,text,puppetryandcircusskills.www.postpotato.co.uk PreviewAug4:IZOO(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:IZOO(lhr)£8.50(£7.00) Aug6-9,14-16,20-23: ZOO(Ihr)£7.50(£6.00) Worldpremiere•ECU 29303 45678910 II 12131415 161718 192021 2223242526272829303m
THEODDCOUPLE
InnovationTheatreCompany
Venue45,39JeffreyStreet•01315560476»GridReftD5
There'sanewoddcoupleintown.One'saslob,theother'shouseproud.Will theweeklygameeverbethesameagain?Amemorablecomicexperienceinthis hilariousfemaleversionofNeilSimon'shitcomedy. Aug20-25:I6:l5(lhr25mins)£7.00(£6.00) 29303i123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26272829303i
THEODD COUPLE:THE FEMALEVERSION SEDOS
SweetEGA,EdinburghCollegeofArt•08702410136•GridReftF4
Aremixedcomedyclassic-andthistimethegirlshavetheirsay!Fast-pacedand poignant,NeilSimonrevisitsfriendshiptakentothelimits.AnotherdynamicSEDOS production,freshfromLondon'sFringe. Aug13-18:I7:30(lhr30mins)£750(£6.50) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303m
ODYSSEY
UvewireTheatreCompany
Venue45,39JeffreyStreet 01315560476•GridReftD5
Ashesonthewind.Troyburns.Hectordead.Achillesdead.Odysseuslives.Hewas everyman,no-man.Aking,longinthecoming,worththewait'Iliad'...2005/6acclaimed sell-out'Absolutehighlightoffestival'BritishTheatreReview.'Perfect'DailyMail. PreviewAug6-7:08:l0(lhr30mins)£5.00(£5.00)
Aug8-11:08:10(Ihr30mins)£7.00(£5.00)
Aug13-18:08:20(Ihr30mins)£7,00(£5,00)
Worldpremiere-Em 6789 10 II i 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262726293031
ODYSSEY
OffensiveShadows&CastleTheatreCompany BedlamTheatre,libBristoPlace•01312259893•GridReftF5
Abittersweettaleoftwinbrotherswhosefamilybondsarewrenchedapart bybetrayal.Followingthesuccessof'YoungMacbeth,'*****reviews2006-a compellingnewplaycombiningdarksatireandexplosivephysicaltheatre. PreviewAug2-4:20:00(lhr30mins)£7.50 Aug6-11,13-18:2000(Ihr30mins)£8.50(£7.50)
Woridpremiere n456789 10 II 213 14 15 16 17 18 19202122232425262728293031
OLEANNA,BYDAVID MAMET
MuckleRoeProductions
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077•GridReftE6
'Oleanna'isMamet'sMolotovcocktailatthepoliticalcorrectnessbrawl-a provocativeexplorationoflanguage,gestureandguiltMorethanapowerstruggle:it isthedisturbingreflectionofwhowehavebecome. Aug6-11,13-18:2Z20(Ihr Omins)£7,50(£6.00) W-JI 29303 3456789 10 11 : 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021222324252627282930311
ONE DemarcoFLEWOVERTHECUCKOOSNEST
RocketProductions:PipinTheatreCompany
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077•GridReftE6
THEATRE
all your Fringe tickets call
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78 9 10 II !2 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031 ONE-MAN STARWARSTRILOGYUnderbellyProductions E4UdderBELLY'sPasture,BristoSquare•08707453083•GridRef:F5 Totalsell-out2006!!CharlesRossreturnstoplayallthecharacters,singthemusic, fightthebattlesandcondensetheplotsintojust60'Lucasloving'minutes. PreviewAug2-3:20:25(Ihr)£6.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:20:25(lhr)£12.00(£10.00)Aug10-12,17-19,24-27:20:25(Ihr)£14.50(£11.50) FIHH 29303 1145678910II 1213 15161718192021222324252627 seepage216forshowinformation A PORTHOLE INTO THE HINDS OF THE I VANQUISHED BEWILDERINGLY"ENTIREIYANARCHIC, ENGAGING.. JUSTGOSEETHEDAMNTHING!IMPRESS 0131 BOB 1633 TWO GREAT IRISH PLAYWRIGHTS [MUEL BECKETT ONEWOMAN: HAPPY DAYS ConorMcPherson ONE MAN: THE GOOD THIEF 12-18 August at C C venues vibrant vivacious variety boxofficehotline08452601234onlinebookingwww.CtheFestival.com seepage 195, 193forshowinformation
ToldthroughthecharacterChiefBromden,thisvisuallyphysicaladaptationof Wasserman'splayquestionsthestaunchauthorityofamentalinstitution,personified withinthecharacterofMissPatched,whichdestroysthepatients'freewill. PreviewAug6:I3:25(lhr)£6.00(£4.00) Aug7-11:I335(lhr)£6.00(£4.00) mi 293031123456
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
THEONETREE/THEONESEA
AtomicSOProductions
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet*01316233030•GridRef:D4
Twoshows,alternatingthroughouttheFestival,celebratingfriendship,renewaland 11 thenaturalworld.AdaptedfrombooksbyDavidPierceHughes-aresonantmixof story,projections,soundscapesandpuppetrytodelightallchildren.
Aug2-9,13-16,20-22,27:11:00(40mins)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug10-12,17-19,23-26: 11:00(40mins)£8.50(£7.50) Worldpremiere 293C3 2145678910II 1213 14IS 161718192021222324252627
ONWONDERLAND
Kandinsky
Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
toFollowayounggirlwhosuffersfromAliceinWonderlandSyndromeassheattempts 'Enola'learntotrustherworldwithherowneyes.Anewplayfromtheteambehind and'Radio1:*****Independent,****Guardian/Scotsman.
PreviewAug2-3:I7:l0(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:I7:l0(lhr)£9.00(£8.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:17:10(Ihr)£10.00(£9.00)
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OPTIONSOF LIFE
UniaTeatrNiemozliwy(Poland) C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
QuintessentialcollectionoffiveparablesfromtheOldTestament,interpretedby prolificProfessorLeszekKolakowski,probablytheworld'sfinestcontemporary interpretativephilosopher.Eachepisodeisevocativelyprefacedandnarratedthrough musiccourtesyofalivepianist
Aug1,3,13:11:10(Ihr)£6.50(£5.50)
Aug5,7,9,15,17:11:10(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50) Aug11:11:10(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)
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THEORDINARIES...INANAWKWARDSILENCE
TheRiverPeople
BedlamTheatre,IlbBristoPlace•01312259893•GridRef:F5
Agrotesquefamily,dancingspoons,adesperatecompetitiontobenormalanda secretdarkthatcreepsfrombehindthesofaintolittlegirlSarah...whostartstc Aug2-4,6-11,13-18,20-25: 1800(1hr)£6.00(£5.00) 456789 10 II 1213 14 15 16 1718 92021 2223242526272829X31
THEORIGINAL EDINBURGH LITERARYPUBTOUR
ScottishLiteraryTourTrust BeehiveInn,18Grassmarket•01312260000•GridRef:E4
IAbrilliantintroductiontoliteraryEdinburgh!Well-establishedculturalgemandhighly :entertaining...Hilariousdualofwitsbyprofessionalartorsacross300yearsofgreat iScottishwriting-fromBurnsandStevensontoScottandRankin! wvvw.edinburghliterarypubtour.co.uk Jul29-SepI:I9:30(2hrs)£10.00(£9.00)(£6.00S) >45678910II 12131415161718192021222324252627is2910111
ORPHEUS EXMACHINA
i »iIsThisTheatre
Greenside,IbRoyalTerrace•01315572124»GridRef:C6
womantherightcircumstances,theinternetcanswallowyouwhole.Adivinelygifted husband.whosewebloginspiresanationfacesinnerdarknesstobringbackherdead 13-18:Seewww.myspace.com/isthistheatre.com. 17:20(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00)
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< SpotlitesTheatreCompany
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'Chaostoo,StColumba'sbytheCastle,JohnstonTerrace*08452601234•GridRef:E4 iscomeagain.'Rawandemotionalexperiencefeaturingcontemporarydance indarocksoundtrackincludingSlipknotandRollingStones.InspiredbyArtaud's TheatreofCruelty.'Vigorousandmemorable...leftapowerfulimage.Iwokeupstill thinkingaboutit'OpenUniversity. www.spotlites.co.uk
Aug2-3,13,20,27:22:30(2hrs)£6.50(£5.50)(£4.50C)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:22:30(2hrs)£7.50(£6.50)(£5.50Q Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:22:30(2hrs)£8.50(£750)(£6.50C) 45678910II 1213 14IS 161718192021222324252627
OURCOUNTRY'SGOOD
I.S.Players
Venue27@Holyrood,81HolyroodRoad•01315288442•GridRef:D6
Powerfullyemotiveandhighlyamusing:Wertenbaker'stextrecreatesBritain'sfirst AustraliancolonywheretheGovernordecreesthattheatrewillhelpconvicts overcomeantisocialinstincts.Atalentedyoungcastconveysthebrutalauthorityand theinspirationalunderclass. Aug6-11:18:45(Ihr30mins)£7.50(£6.00) HZH 2 ::6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829»31
OURTREBORMINTFEELING
AtomTheatre
TheZoo,140ThePleasance•01316626892•GridRef:F6
'OurTreborMintFeeling'isaneclecticmixofsmallphysicaltheatreandchoral drama.Itcouldbeaboutdrugs,relationships,elusive'men'orfeelings.Feelingsyou cannotdescribe.
Aug19-27:21QO(30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Woridpremiere 29X31123456789 10II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728293
THE PACKED LUNCH
Cpresents
Cbaraka,InfirmaryStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
DailydietofhighlightsfromacrossEdinburghFestivals.Startyourdaywithafeastof fivehotpicksincludingmusic,dramaandmusicals.YourFestivalfive-a-dayallinone mouthwateringbite,www.the-establishmentnet
Aug1-3,13,20,27:13:30(Ihr)£4.50(£3.50)(£2.50Q Aug4-10,14-17,21-24: 13:30(Ihr)£5.50(£4.50)(£3.50Q Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:13:30(Ihr)£6.50(£5.50)(£4.50Q Woridpremiere-0531 29X3U145678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
PAINKILLERS
FifthWordTheatre Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Twowomen,oneroomandabreathtakinguseofprojectedimagery,Award-winning writerPaulBuiedelvesintothepsycheofwomenwhokill.Withmovingflashbacks theaudienceisaskedtoquestionwhatreallyisthetruth?
PreviewAug2-3:I5:20(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:15:20(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 15:20(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)
Woridpremiere•HE33 29X3 1145678910II 12 31415 161718192021 2223242526272829X3
THE PanelPANEL
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare*01315566550•GridReftF5
Round-tablerumblesrevisited.You'veseentheshows,nowarguethetoss.Join topwriters,directorsandjournalistsforsparklingdebateovertheshows/themes everyone'stalkingabout.Comeondown-getwhat'sonyourmindoffyourchest Aug13-15:21-00(Ihr)(FreeTicketed) 29X31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829x311
PASS AngelsITON
understairsandVirginsTheatreCompany@Apostolic,2DavieStreet*01316677740*GridReftF6 AngelsandVirginsTheatreCompanyquestionwhysocietyleftuswithsuch monumentalpoliticalcock-ups.Puttingordinarylivesunderthemicroscope,this tensesatiricaldramaaskswhytheshitisstillbeingpassedon? www.geocities.com/angelsandvirginstheatre Aug20-27;203)0(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) 29X31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26 272829
PERICLES
THEATRE
SiegePerilous understairs@Apostolic,2DavieStreet•01316677740•GridRef:F6 JoinShakespeare'stime-travellingprinceonhisfantasticalvoyagesenergeticallyand movinglyexpressedwithpulsatingmusic,slickdancemoves,onebrothelanda gameshow!Asensoryexperience.Badchild?Worsefather?Youdecide.'Mykindof Shakespeare',Stage,www.siegeperilous.co.uk PreviewAug3-4:I4:30(lhrISmins)£4.00 Aug5-18:14:30(IhrISmins)£7.50(£5.00) Aug19-27:16:30(IhrISmins)£7.50(£5.00) Europeanpremiere•QSZI 145678910II 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627 THEBIGGESTFREEEVENT A ONTHEFRINGE A \ & 12AugustontheMeadows M Sunday 213
PH/EDRE
OffstageTheatre
CatCraigmillarCastle,CraigmillarCastleRoad(MeetatC,Venue34forfreebus transfer)•08452601234•GridReftG6
Hauntingnewsite-specificproductionofRacine'sclassic.Ataleofunrequitedlust andrevengeleadsyouthroughthespectacularruinsofCraigmillarCastle.An exceptionaltheatricalexperience.FollowingOffstageTheatre'sphenomenal'Home' (****TimeOut).'Unique'Channel4.'Enterprising'Times. Aug2-3,13,20,27:I8:00(2hrs)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:18:00(2hrs)£9.50(£8.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:I8:00(2hrs)£10.50(£9.50)
FreebustransfertoCraigmillarCastledepartsfrommainCvenue atChambersStreetat18.00andreturnsby20.00approximately. Worldpremiere•Q2H 1345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324212627
THE DirectionsPHARMACIST Theatre
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket•08702410136*GridReftE4
Asurreallookatpain.Oneday,onepharmacist,manycustomers.Hypochondriacs, addicts,new-age,neurotic.Alllinkedbytheirsufferingandtheonewomanwhomay offerrelief.Alwaysreadthelabel-don'ttakeonanemptystomach. Aug13-27:16:30(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50)
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THE 3BUGSPHYSICISTS
FringeTheatre
SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)•08702410136»GridRef:F4
Justiceisonholiday;EinsteinandNewton,trappedinamadhouse,mustassistone JWMobiusinhisquesttokeephiddenhisdangerousdiscovery.Disguise,deception andconfusionresultin'unfortunate'murdersinthisexhilaratingdarkcomedy. PreviewAug2-4: I700(lhrlOmins)£5.00 Aug5-19:17:00(1hrIOmins)£7.00(£6.00) H~I1 29303 13456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19202122232425262728293031
PIAF
ItaliaContiAcademy
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077•GridReftE6
AtaleofFrenchsingerEdithPiafbyPamGems.TheParisianunderclassisstylistically transposedintocockneyLondon,detailingPiafsloveaffairs,passionforsingingand thedarkerareasofherlife.
Aug21,23,25,27:I6:40(lhr40mins)£8.00(£6.50)
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PICASSO& ME
MikeMaranProductions
Valvona&Crolla,19ElmRow•01315567800•GridReftB6
AnewplayaboutfathersandsonswithmusicbyKarenWimhurst,direaedby PatrickSandford.InspiredbythegeniusofPicasso,MikeMarancramshishugeheart intoanothertourdeforceaboutestrangementandreconciliation.
Aug3,6-7,14,20,22:20:00(Ihr2Smins)£10.00(£8.00)
Aug4-5,8-11,13,15,24-26:1300(Ihr25mins)£10.00(£8.00)
Aug16,18,21:I800(lhr25mins)£10.00(£8.00) 3456789 10 II 213 14 15 16 718 92021 222824252627
PICTUREOF DORIAN GRAY
TheatreUnderground:Scotland
DiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket*01312258961‘GridRef:E4
'HowsadthatIshallgrowold.Ifonlyitweretheotherway-1remainyoung,and thepicturegrowold.ForthatIwouldgiveeverything.Iwouldgivemysoul!'On Scottishtour.
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Aug6-11:I5:l0(lhr40mins)£7.00(£5.00) Aug20-25: I3:l0(lhr40mins)£7.00(£5.00) FTHU 2°;o: 3-56789 10 II 2 13 14 15 16i'7 18 192021 2223 2425262723293 THE TurretsPILGRIMAGE YouthTheatre Venue45,39JeffreyStreet>01315560476•GridReftD5 Alyricalplaywithahard-hittingandrelevantmessage.Physicaltheatre,powerful performancesandatimelesstaleofthecycleofconflictdeliveredwithsearing honestyandsimplicity.'YouthTheatreatitsbest...Devastating'BroadwayBaby 2006. Aug6-11:13:10(45mins)£6.00(£4.00)
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PIT ArchesTheatreCompany
TraverseTheatre,CambridgeStreet,offLothianRoad*01312281404•GridRef:E3
Youareinvitedtoaspecialmeal-deepinAmerica'srumblingstomach.'Pit'depicts onewoman'sdarkjourneytothebottomofthefoodchain.Sell-outatArchesLive! 2006;****'unforgettable'Scotsman;****'dark,twistingcomedy'Herald.
PreviewAug2:18:45(Ihr)£10.00(£5.00)
Aug3:21:00(Ihr)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U)
AugS:14:30(Ihr)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U)
Aug8:18:30(Ihr)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U)
Aug10:llOO(lhr)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U)
Aug14: I9:l5(lhr)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U)
Aug4:I2:l5(lhr)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U)
Aug7,12: I6:30(lhr)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U)
Aug9:20:45(lhr)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U)
Aug11:I4:l5(lhr)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U)
Aug15,26:2l:l5(lhr)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U)
Aug16,22: ll:30(lhr)£i4.00(£10.00)(£5.00U)Aug17,23:I3:45(lhr)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U)Aug18,24:16:00(Ihr)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U) Aug19,25:I9:00(lhr)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U) ; Aug2l:2l:30(lhr)£14,00(£10,00)(£5.00U) HHai_ 29303 2345678910II 12 14 15 161718 192021 2223242526272829303
THE PalpablePITCH Hits
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030»GridRef:D4
AHollywoodblockbustercompletewithexoticlocations,A-listcast,andDolby soundtrackallburstingoutofoneactor.'Atourdeforce...asellouthitofthisyear's ComedyFestival'Age.'Aonemanblockbuster...'MelbourneStage. PreviewAug2-4: I4:l0(lhrlOmins)£5.00
Aug5-9,14-16,21-22,27: 14:10(IhrIOmins)£11.00(£10.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26: 14:10(IhrIOmins)£12.00(£11.00)
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PLANTINGTHE DUNKBOTANIC GARDENS fa/gTOEProductions
l QuakerMeetingHouse,7VictoriaTerrace«01312206109«GridRef:E4
Oneman'sstruggletoplantanedibleEden-anEden'sstruggletosurviveMankind. MarkO'Connor,Australia'sOlympicPoet,providesatour-de-forceforDavidMalikoff andOlivieraward-winningdirector,EmilWolk.Jeez!
PreviewAug6-7:Il:30(lhr)£5.00
Aug8-11,20-25:11:30(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00)
Aug13-18:20:30(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00)
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PLAYING BURTON
! GuyMasterson-TTIandJoshRichardsProductions
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030•GridRef:D4
GuyMasterson(Burton'snephew)directstheoriginal.'Withamountain-shattering presenceJoshRichards('Rosebud')becomesRichardBurtoninanexceptionally powerfulanddarklyhauntingperformance.Faultless,riveting,brilliantlycharismatic, peerless'Scotsman.'Deliriouslyliterate!'MaryJenkins,DailyMail. PreviewAug2-3:18:30(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,20-22,27:18:30(Ihr)£1200(£11.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:18:30(Ihr)£13.00(£12.00) HE® 29303 3345678910II 12 31415 161718192021222324252627
PLAYINGGOD
DeafinitelyTheatre TheatreWorkshop,34HamiltonPlace•01312265425•GridReftB2
DeafhappilymarriedfamilymanJohnfindshislifeturnedupside-downwhenan audiologistandhiswifemoveintothearea.Hismarriageisthrownintoturmoilwith lifelongconsequencesforhisdeafchildRuby. Aug13-18:17:30(Ihr30mins)£8.00(£6.00) 293031123-tS6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303i
PLAYING LIFE
DeepImpactTheatreCo. SweetEGA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)»08702410136»GridRef:F4
Louiselivesforjazz.Tonightshegivesusadevastatingaccountofherstolen childhoodandrevealstouswhysheislatefortheshow.'PlayingLife'combineslive jazzwithcompellingdrama. Aug13-26:20:50(Ihr)£7.50(£6.00) 29303M234567891011 1213 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728293t:
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Bernie Kukoff,Jonathan Pollard,JonCutler inassociationwithPaulLucasProductionspresent “DAIhasajoltthat’sundeniable. Thisisoneshowyouarelikelytofeelfordaysafterward.” -TheNewYorkTimes “Absorbingandgrandlycomic.” -AmericanTheaterWeb 1-27 Aug (no 14Aug) 16.00 (1 hr) seepage 183forshowinformation (omito PLEASANCE 01315566550 www.pleasance.co.iili
fringe hatf-pricehut ^mIrg^noIs ®nly KNOWN FOR H£R ROLE AS MANDY ON THE TV SHOW VERONICA MARS TfTELMAN GIVES A HAUNTING AND POWERFUL PERFORMANCE AS FUN AS IT IS BIZARRE' LA WEEKLY
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PLAYONWORDS
Three'sCompany
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234*GridRef:E5 8,13&18across:Pun(4,2,5).BeckettiancalamityandStoppardianwitcombineinthis theatricalbattlebetweensurrealtragi-comedy,knockaboutfenceanddriedfruits.Double entendreforthepriceofone!CameronMackintoshNewWritingAward-winner. Aug3,13,20,27:21.-00(IhrISmins)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:21:00(IhrISmins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:21:00(Ihr Smins)£9,50(£8.50)
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POEJAZZI
DownHome
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket•08702410136•GridRef:E4
Hotspokenwordartistsfromtwocontinentsbringingtruthtothemic.London's JoePazziandLA'sDownHomecometogethertodeliverthefreshestvoicesin today'spoetryscene.Wannaknowmore?myspace.com/poejazziormyspace.com/ eamato.Peace.
Aug14-26:21:15(Ihr20mins)£7.50(£6.50)
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THE POLLYDELUXESTORY- IT'SALLABOUTME SomethingElse
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridRef:E5
PollyDeluxepresentsascrumptiouscarnivalofsonganddancecelebrating internationalsuperstarPollyDeluxe,featuringaliveappearancebyPollyDeluxewhatdoyoumeanyou'veneverheardofme?
Aug13,27:2l:20(50mins)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug15,17,21,23:2l:20(50mins)£8.50(£7.50)
PRESUMPTION
ThirdAngel
TheatreWorkshop,34HamiltonPlace 01312265425•GridReftB2
Ashowaboutlove.Notromantic,thrill-of-passionlove,buteveryday,will-you-be-inlater,what-shall-we-have-for-dinnerlove.'*****devisedtheatreatitsbest' /Vlus/cOMH.com.PartoftheBritishCouncilEdinburghShowcase. www.thirdangel.co.uk
Aug20-25:11:45(Ihr Smins)£10.00(£7.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 262728293031
APRICKLYAFFAIR
ChameleonTheatreCompany
ADiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket•01312258961•GridReftE4
Pricklybitter-sweetHebrideancomedybyMillieGray.SetontheislandofHerrig,'A Jealousy,Affair'exploresthepersonalagendassurroundingthelocalhedgehogcull. fear,suppressedpassionandasylum-seekinghedgehogs!Aug13-18:19:30(Ihr Smins)£7.00(£6.00) World 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627
THE PRIME OF MISSJEAN BRODIE
FirstStopTheatreCompany
Greenside,IbRoyalTerrace 01315572124«GridReftC6
Thisworld-renownedplayreturnshometoEdinburghforthefirsttimesinceauthor MurielSparkandOscar-nominatedplaywrightJayPressonAllenbothpassedaway withindaysofeachotherlastspring. www.missjeanbrodie.co.uk Aug13-18,20-25:20:40(lhr40mins)£8.00(£6.50) 29303112345678910II 1213 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 24252627282930311
Aug19,25:21:20(SOmins)£9.50(£8.50)
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POPSICLE DEPARTURE 1989
BratProductions
Assembly@StGeorge'sWest,58ShandwickPlace*01316233030•GridRef:E2
DirectfromPS122,NYC,onemulti-awardwinningperformerspinsatwo-handed taleaboutthegrungescenerightbeforethemainstreamhijackAuniquecounterculturerockandrollfentasy.'Insightfulportrait...rawedge'Playbill.
PreviewAug3:I3:20(lhr20mins)£5.00
Aug4-5,7-9,13-16,21-22,27:13:20(Ihr20mins)£11.00(£10.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,23-26: 13:20(Ihr20mins)£1200(£10.00) Waal 29303 2345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
THE PORNOGRAPHERDIARIES
HaveAWordProductions
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
GodfreyBishophasthebestjobintheworldandit'sdoinghisheadin.Danny King's('ThievesLikeUs')deftadaptationofhiscomicnovelstarringGaryBeadle ('Eastenders').ProvocativenewcomedyaboutGodfrey'sescapadeswhileworking onBling!Magazine.
Aug1-3,20,27:2245(IhrSmins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:2245(IhrSmins)£9.50(£8.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:2245(IhrSmins)£10.50(£9.50) HE21 29333 13345678910II 12131415161718192021222324252627
A PORTHOLE INTOTHE MINDSOFTHE
VANQUISHED
GildedBalloonProductions
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare*01316681633•GridRef:F5 Somewherebetweendreamsandnightmares,sleepandinsomnia,liesthisperverse porthole.DarklypoeticandDali-esque,thishilariousshowisbuiltoftiny,intricate, mindbogglinglycleverscenesandfabulouslynonsensicalmusicalnumbers. PreviewAug3-4: Aug5-9,13-14,16,20-23,27:17:30(Ihr)£5.00I7:30(lhr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:17:30(Ihr)£9,50(£8.50) Europeanpremiere•HSa 29303 345678910II 1213 14 3161718192021222324252627
POSTSCRIPT
DiverseAttractions
DiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket*01312258961•GridReftE4
PostscriptreturnstoDiverseAttractionsforits8thyear.Mon/Wed/Fri-Rehearsed readingsofnewworkbylocalwriters.Tues/Thurs/Sat-2actors,8playsof10 minutes.Newwritingexploringthediverseworldofrelationships. Aug20-25:19:15(Ihr30mins)£5.00 Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 262728293031
PRINTSOF DENMARK
MixedCompanyProductions
SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)•08702410136»GridReftF4
Satiricalcomedyaboutreligionandpoliticalcorrectnessinmulti-culturalBritain.The playcentresonreactiontotheDanishcartoonsdepictingtheProphetMuhammad : andattemptstoseparatefarcicalrealityfromourworldofspinandtaboo. www.sharprelieffilms.com/prints
PreviewAug2: 19:45(SOmins)£5.00 Aug3-19: 19:45(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50) Worldpremiere•EU3 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19202122232425262728293031
PRISON?
CharlieRyder
understairs@EuroScot,EuropeaninScotland,39PalmerstonPlace*01315276161 GridRef:El
In 1995Iwassenttoprisonfor16months.Thisone-manplayshinesalightonmy ] journeythroughincarceration.Toldasamonologueusingpuppets,masksandphysicalj theatretoquestionprison.DevelopedbyBAGandQuakers. www.myspace.com/charliepatrickryder Aug19-27;20:30(IhrISmins)£7.00(£5.00) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10II 1213 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 272829 THE
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PEACEFUL-MICHAELMORPURGO
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Exploringtheproblemsofartisticfreedomwithinatotalitarianregime,thisplay offersaninterrogationofpersonalrelationshipsandtortureintimesofsocial disintegration.Tobias,acomposerfindshimselfincarcerated,chargedwithwriting 'subversive'music. PreviewAug2:I3:25(lhr)£5.00 Aug4,6,8,16,20,22:13:25(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50) Aug10,12,18,24,26: 13:25(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Worldpremiere•HEH 29303 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 5 16 17 18 1920: 22232425262728293031 / PRIVATE
ScampTheatreandBristolOldVic Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet*01316233030•GridReftD4 AyoungWWI soldierawaitsthefiringsquadatdawnandlooksbackoverhisshort butjoyfulpast'Thehorrorsofwarandjoyfulnessoflifearebounduptogetherin thismagnificentshow'*****Scotman. PreviewAug3-4:I4:55(lhrlOmins)£5.00 Aug5-9,13-14,16,20-23: 14:55(IhrIOmins)£11.00(£9.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-27: 14:55(IhrIOmins)£12.00(£10.00) HZ31 345678910II 1213 14 5161718192021222324252627
PRODIGALDAUGHTER
WomenofAsia
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
TravelhometoKoreawithMinainthisintimatetaleofterribletruthsanduncovered secrets.Atherfather'sfuneral,shefacesthefreshrealityofherfamilyinthiscomedic andcharismaticproduction.'Evocative,striking,beautiful-ajewel'Age,Melbourne. Aug1-3,20,27:14:00(Ihr30mins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:14:00(Ihr30mins)£850(£7.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:!4<XI(lhr30mins)£9.50(£8.50) UKpremiere•HSU 29303112345678910II 12 1415161718192021 222324252627
PROOF
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival Greenside,IbRoyalTerrace•01315572124»GridRef:C6
Followingthedeathofherfather,Catherinedealswithherownvolatileemotions aswellastheintentionsofherfather'sstudentAromanceandthediscoveryofa notebookdrawCatherineintothemostdifficultproblemofall!
Aug7: 12:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug8,11:16:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug10:18:15(Ihr30mlns)£6.00(£4.00) 2930311234567 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303ji
THE PSYCHIC DISAPPEARED)DETECTIVE(ANDTHOSE
benchtoursProductionsLtd
E4UdderBELLY'sPasture,BristoSquare•08707453083«GridRef:F5
StepinsideourtheatretruckTransportyourselfintothefilmnoirworldofthe 'PsychicDetective.'Heseeksthelostbutwillhelosehimself?Newplayby benchtours,criticallyacclaimedScottishtouringcompany.
Aug8-9,13,15-16,20,22-23,27:14:30(Ihr)£10.00(£9.00)
Aug8-9,13,15-16,20,22-23,27:17:00(Ihr)£10.00(£9.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 14:30(Ihr)£1200(£11.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:17:00(Ihr)£I200(£I1,00) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19202 222324252627
PUNCH&JUDYREDUX
Dissentertainment
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
Punchisaliveandkicking(andwhacking)hiswaythroughlife'sadventures.Performed withmasks,thismoderntakeonanoldtaleleadsyouinacomicwaltzintothedark comersofthepuppetbox.
PreviewAug1-3: i1:50(IhrlOmins)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-23,27:1240(IhrIOmins)£8.50(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 12:40(IhrIOmins)£9,50(£8.00) Worldpremiere•EE3I 29303 1234567891011 12 51415 161718192021222324252627 9
QUEEN BESS
BigClockProductions
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234*GridRef:E5
Britainisonitsknees!Comedycapersanddomesticdisasterensueasthepopulation spiralsoutofcontrol.Itfallstoafactoryworkforce,disguisedasQueenElizabethII, totrytosaveouroncegreatnation.'Compelling'BBCOxford.
14:45(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50)
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10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303m AQUIETWAR PotlatchTheatreCompany understairs©EuroScot,EuropeaninScotland,39PalmerstonPlace*01315276161• GridRef:El Arefugeeriskslosingeverything:hislife,family,culture,identity.Thispieceisan examinationofdisplacementanddesolationusingdiversestylesoftheatretocreatea visceralandmovingstoryoflossand,ultimately,hope,www.potlatchtheatre.com PreviewAug4:16:30(Ihr)£5.00(£3.00) Aug6,8,10,12,14,16,18: 16:30(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) Worldpremiere 29303M2345678910 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303M
Aug3,20,27:14:45(SOmins)£6.50(£5.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:14:45(SOmins)£8.50(£7,50) Worldpremiere•HOI 29303 345678910II 12 314IS 161718192021 222324252627 THE QUEST FORTHE DEVINE BOTTLE BabolinTheatreinassociationwithGomitoProductions BedlamTheatre,11bBristoPlace•01312259893•GridRef:F5 Twomightygiants'epicsearchforthetruthendsrighthere.'Hilarious'***** ThreeWeeks.'Acrisplywrittenplay'****Scotsman(for'TheNightBeforeLarryWas Stretched'2006).Setstoriesfree,www.gomito.co.uk Aug13-18:14.00(1hr)£7.00(£5.00) Worldpremiere 29303i123456789
THE LivingRACKETforTodayProductions
TheZoo,140ThePleasance•01316626892•GridRef:F6
Ifyousawinnocentpeopleslaughtered,yourlovershotdead,yoursonanddaught killed-whatwouldyoudo?Ataleoftwomen,onebeautifulidealistandasavage war.Tremendous’DaviddeKeyset.
PreviewAug3-4:I7:l5(lhr30mins)£4.50 Aug5-27:I7:l5(lhr30mins)£6.50(£5.00) 45678910II 1213 14IS 161718192021222324252627
THE BabaswordRAPCANTERBURYTALES
Productions
RomanEagleLodge,2JohnstonTerrace*01312267207•GridRef:E4
Chaucer'srudewitandplayfulrhymescometolifeasalyricalbattle,featuringthe Miller,thePardonerandtheWifeofBath.Gripping,hilarious,andsurprisinglytrue theoriginal.'Trulyawe-inspiring...'*****Scotsman.
PreviewAug3-4:20:45(lhr)£5.00(£4.00)
Aug5:20:45(Ihr)£5.00(£4.00)
Aug6-26:20:45(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50) >45678910II 1213 1415 16171819202122232425262728293031
RASH
JenniWolfson
PleasanceDome,I BristoSquare*01315566!
Whatifyourdreamjobcouldkillyou?Freshfromasold-outNewYorkrun,a Scottishwoman'sjourneyasaUNhumanrightsworker,livingandlovingunderfirea inpost-genocideRwanda.Heartbreaking,humorousandhopeful.
PreviewAug1-3:I4:30(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:14:30(Ihr)£7.50(£6.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:14:30(Ihr)£8,50(£7.00) Europeanpremiere 45678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
RAVENHILLFORBREAKFAST
PainesPlough
TraverseTheatre,CambridgeStreet,offLothianRoad*0131228I
MarkRavenhill'sDailySpecial:abite-sizedpremiereforeachdayoftheFringe. Freshlyrehearsedwithasizzlingcast,accompaniedbythearomaofcoffeeandbacorlj butties.Treatyourtastebudstoanewsensationeveryday. Aug7-12,15-19,21-26:09:30(30mins)£7.00 Worldpremiei 3456789 10 II 12 3 -15 16 1718 192021 2223242526272829303i|
RAWUS?
RawUs?
ZooSouthside,117NicolsonStreet•01316626892•GridRef:F6
'Allyouneedislove.'Areyousure?Sixmembersofafamily,livingontheedgeof marginalisation,intheirpureststate,looktorealisethemselves,tryingtograspthe lastsparkofclarity,www.rawus.free.fr
PreviewAug3-4:I6:30(lhr)£5.00 Aug5-14,16-27:16:30(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) Worldpremiere 45678910II 1213 1415161718192021 222324252627
RAZ-MATAZ
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Cinders'dayswerespentdreamingofaworld beyondthekitchensink-untilshediscovered 1-27August, thatlifeasaprincesscouldbeaperfectfit! cvenue NakedVoicesExtraordinaryAcapeifa lell-outsensationreturnstoperformmmmm vocalarrangementsfeaturingBiork,Bowie, 19-27August wmmanflclassicfolk.www.nakedvoices.c9,uk c:%?©*»© ThePackedLunchTheEstablishment BallydietofFestivalhighlights.Startyourday withafeastifrivehotpicksincludingmusic, 1-27August dramaandmusicals,www.the-estabiishment.net cbaraka C venues vibrant vivacious variety afeastofinternational newworkforoursixteenthfringe boxoffice08452601234onlineprogrannewww.CtheFestival.com seepage214,132, 12, 150,213forshowinformation CDORAAWARDWINNER "iiiii mm • • .// IifDORAAWARDWINNERV BESTACTORJ ^^^^eGrob®fn^®r,Zm9 1 BESTPLAYJ 2000yearsofSelling the BigGuy. GGER THAN JESUS AssemblypresentsaWYRDand NecessaryAngelproductionby RickMillerandDanielBrooks. PerformedbyRickMiller MaeHomer ) DirectedbyDanielBrooks DesignedbyBethKatesandBenChaisson Virtuoso performing
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andstaging! Don'tmissthis. -Variety 20.45 (22.00) August 2-27(not7and 14) wvyw.BiggerThanJ.com
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:00:00(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:00:00(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) Worldpremiere-ml 29303112345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627 THE REAL INSPECTORHOUNDRattlesnake!TheatreCompany Ccubed,Brodie'sClose,Lawnmarket,RoyalMile•08452601234«GridRef:E4 TomStoppard'sinsightfuldassic.Twotheatrecriticsreviewthetypical'whodunit' murdermystery.Theplottakesanintriguingturnwhentheyareimmersedinthe actionasonecriticanswersanon-stagetelephone. Aug12,18,26:11:05(IhrlOmins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug14,16,22,24:1105(IhrlOmins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug20: 11OS(IhrIOmins)£6.50(£5.50)293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 232425262728293031 VISITWWW.EDFRINGE.COM BookticketsforFringeshowsandget allthelatestnews,reviewsandgossip seepage 176forshowinformation
RazzleDazzle C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5 l Rock'n'rollswaggering,post-punkposturing,icecapsmeltingandacelebrationofall I thelivinglefttodo.OxfordUniversity'sExperimentalTheatreCompanyandRuskin JSchoolofArtdareyoutothrowyourselfoffthatvelourloungerandintotheshizniL Aug3,13,20,27:00.00(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50)
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
RECKLESS
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival Blueside,PilrigChurch,IbPilrigStreet•01315531876•GridReftA6
AsnowyChristmasevefindsRachelinalife-changingconversationwithherhusband thatleadsheronanunexpeaedjourneythroughsnowandtherapy.Adelightful, brilliantpieceofwriting.You'lllaughatallthewrongbits.
Aug17,19:I6:l5(lhrISmins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug20:22:15(IhrISmins)£6.00(£4.00)
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RECKLESS
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival ChurchHillTheatre,MorningsideRoad*01314470111'GridRef:H2
OnChristmasEve,Rachel'shusbandinformsherthathehashiredahitmantokill her.Throughaseriesofpicaresqueescapades,sheponderswhethertheworldisa vastconspiracydesignedtosystematicallyunderminehersanity.
Aug7:I0:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug8:I2:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug9:20:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug10:I4:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) 293031 2345 67 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
RECREATIONS
EartrumpetProductions
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket•08702410136•GridRef:E4 Fourfriendsandaweekendofalcoholic,artisticandsexualexcess.Martofliak'swife isn'tkeen.NeitheristheKGBnortheMafia,butvodka'squitegoodforparanoia. FromUkraine'sleadingcontemporarywriter.
Aug20-27:I4fl0(50mins)£7,00(£6.00) Worldpremiere ’293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 2421 26 27
RED REDSHOES
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival Blueside,PilrigChurch,IbPilrigStreet«0131553 1876•GridRef:A6
BasedonHansChristianAndersen'sstory,thisplayisnofairytale.Inspiredbythe Yugoslavianrefugeesofthe1980s,thisplaytellsthestoryofayounggirl'sstruggleto surviveawarbetweentwoclashingworlds. Aug17,19:18:45(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Aug21:10:45(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Aug22:20:45(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23242526272829303i
REDSTATE PaduaPlaywrights
Csoco.ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234• GridRef:E5
PaduareturnswithadarklycomedicindictmentofAmerica'sloveofviolence, combiningoff-beathumourwithlyricalintensity.WrittenanddirectedbyawardwinningGuyZimmerman.'Tautdarkstory...thatcouldhavecomefromJamesElroy' BmadwayBaby.com. Aug3,27:19:45(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24: 19:45(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:19:45(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) Europeanpremiere•EEB 29o 345678910 II 121314IS 161718192021 222324232627^^
RE-ID GAPPAD
understairs@Apostolic,2DavieStreet•01316677740»GridRef:F6 RE-ID(Re-ldentyfikacja);Gappad'sdebutperformance.Abi-lingual(English/Polish) explorationoftheeffectsofemigrationonidentity,usingboldphysicalityandlive music.ReconstuctingstrugglesofPolesinScotland,theyasktheunavoidablequestion: dowereturnorre-identify? www.myspace.com/gappad Aug3-11:16:45(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) Europeanpremiere»HB31 293031 2345 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303ii
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REINDEERSOUP
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival Blueside,PilrigChurch,IbPilrigStreet<0131SS3 1876•GridRef:A6
ApowerfulandinventiveportraitofadysfunctionalDetroitfamilytryingtosurvive atopanarcticwastelandastheystruggletounderstandtheirpresentsituationand thebondswithin.
Aug18:10:20(Ihr20mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug20:I6:20(lhr20mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug21:20:20(Ihr20mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug22: 12:20(Ihr20mins)£6.00(£4.00) 293031i23t56789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 232425262728293031
RETREAT
SpiritLevelProductions
RomanEagleLodge,2JohnstonTerrace*01312267201•GridRef:E4
Wittyandgrippingpsycho-drama.19year-oldHannahturnsupunexpectedlyatthe remoteWelshcottageofmiddle-agedwriterHarold.Freshfromthehippytrail,Hannah hasaparticularagenda.Asnightdeepens,thewhiskyflowsandsecretsemerge. Aug13-26:22:00(IhrIQmins)£8,50(£7.50) 29303112345678910 213 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 2223242S262728293031
RETURNTOREASON
Bottlefed
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Ametropolis.Agroupofwomenwhohavelosttheirabilitytoscream.With violencecomeshumourinthisdarkdynamicphysicaltheatreperformanceonhow tosurvivethecity-andeachother,www.bottlefed.org
Aug3,13:17:00(Ihr)£6.50(£5.50)
Aug4-10,14-17:1700(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug11-12,18:17:00(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) WoHdpremiere• 29303ii:3456789 10 M 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19202122232425262728293031
RHINO PROVINO:'ASIDESHOWOFTHESOUL!'
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival
ChurchHillTheatre,MomingsideRoad•01314470111«GridRef:H2 Anoriginalhiphop,rockmusicaldramasetinabrokendown'circus.'Theinspiring storycentresonarare,Africanblackrhinothatbecomesametaphorforracialand classstruggles.
Aug6:2ft15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00 Aug8: ft15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug9:22:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug11: 16:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)Europeanpremiere*nrrai 29303M23456 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
RITTER,DENE,VOSS
RaggedShoesProductions
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077'GridReftE6
Take2Sisters.Add I Brotherfromamentalinstitution.MixinSuffocatingFamily Values.Leavetosimmer.ThomasBernhard'sdarkcomedyexploresthefineline betweensanityandinsanity.Dinnerisserved,letthebattlecommence... Aug20:I2:20(lhr30mins)£5.00 Aug21-27:I2:20(lhr30mins)£8.50(£7.00)(£6.50UP) Europeanpremiere 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
ROAD
NWYProductions
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridReftE5
CruisethekerbsidewithScullery,conductorofourtour.Stealaviewofrawlife, dropinondomestics,bargeinonbackyardbanter.JimCartwright'scomedic, perceptiveemotionaljourneythroughthepublicandprivatelivesofpeoplelikeus. Aug3,13:22:20(55mins)£6.50(£5.50) Aug4-10,14:22:20(SSmins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug11-12:22:20(55mins)£8,50(£750) weui 29333 2345 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 1617 18192021 222324252627282930311
ROBERTTHE BRUCE-KING FORALLSEASONS
PastExperience
GreyfriarsKirk,GreyfriarsPlace,CandlemakerRow*01312260000ForCadenza Choirpleasecall01314412015•GridReftE5
Ifyouloved'Braveheart,'thisshow'sforyou,butthistimeit'stherealdeal.TV
ROBIN HOODANDTHEWITNESS PROTECTION PROGRAMME
DamagedOtterTheatreCompany
TheVault,11MerchantStreet•08452262721•GridRef:E5 !
ThetaleofhowRobinHoodfindshimselfrunningashoeshop,howtheSheriffof I Nottinghamfoundsolaceinsandals,andhowtheyalllearnofthedangersoffortified ] mead.
Aug6-11,14-18:11-00(45mins)£5.00(£4.00) WoHdpremiere> 23456 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920212223242526272829303111
RODNEYBEWES-ONTHESTAGE-ANDOFF
RodneyBewes
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030•GridReftD4
ThelikelyLads'starandFringefavouriteembarksonafurtheradventurewith JeromeKJeromeinthishilariousadaptation.
PreviewAug2-3: I6:25(lhrISmins)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-22,27: 16:25(IhrISmins)£1100(£11.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:16:25(IhrISmins)£13.00(£12,00) wanj; 29303 234567891011 12131415 161718192021222324252627
AROMANTIC MURDERCASE
FlowerLionCompany(Korea)
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234»GridRef:E5
Newinternationalphysicaltheatre.Isolatedataremotepostoffice,arobberyis foiledwhentheburglardiscoversadeadman'sbody.Fearingamurdercharge,he mustfindtherealkillerbeforetimerunsout
Aug1-3,13,20,27:1500(Ihr20mins)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24: 15:00(Ihr20mins)£9.50(£8.50)
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26: 15:00(Ihr20mins)£10.50(£9,50) Worldpremiere•Hail 2930312345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
ROMEOANDJULIET
AquilaTheatreCompanyandAssembly Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030»GridReftD4
Thisworld-renownedcompanypresentsasparklingadaptationwithauniquetwist Thecompanyinvitetheaudiencewho,guidedbythehandoffate,andonadailybasis decidewhichcastmemberplayswhichpartinthistimelesslovestory. Aug7-9,14-16,21-22,27:14:15(2hrs)£13.50(£1150) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26: 14:15(2hrs)£14.50(£13.50) UKpremiere 29303 23456789 10 II 12 1314 15 16 17 18192021 222324252627
ROMEOANDJULIET
GlobeTouring
HopetounHouse,SouthQueensferry•01312260000»GridRef:CI Inanewventure,Shakespeare'sGlobetakestotheroadwithasmalltroupe oftravellingplayers.Theproductionwillrecreatealltheenergyandvibrancyof ElizabethanperformanceinthestunninggroundsofHopetounHouse. Aug21-23:19:00(2hrs30mins)£15.00(£10.00)(£45.00F) Aug22-23: 14:00(2hrs30mins)£15.00(£10,00)(£45.00F)293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 2425262728293031
THEATRE For all your Fringe tickets call
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historianDrFionaWatsonnarratesRoberttheBruce'sincrediblestory,broughtto lifewithdramaandmusic. Aug7-9:19:30(2hrs)£I0.00(£8.Q0) Worldpremiere 29303112345 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303ii
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031 ROSEBUD:THE LIVESOF ORSONWELLES AtomicSOProductions Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet*01316233030•GridRef:D4 Thisaward-winningshowreturnstoEdinburghfollowingasell-outseasoninNew York.ChristianMcKay'sacclaimedtour-de-forceperformancedetailsthelivesand lovesofthegreatdirector.'Brilliant...astellarproduction'DailyTelegraph. Aug2-9,13-16,20-22,27:I2l0(lhr20mins)£10.00(£9.00) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26: 1110(Ihr20mins)£11.00(£10.00)293C312345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627 THEBIGGESTFREEEVENTONTHEFRINGE 12AugustontheMeadows fringeSunday 220
ROMEOANDJULIET TheMaltingsYouthTheatreandDanceCompany Greenside,lbRoyalTerrace«01315572124»GridReftC6 Fast...Furious...Unforgetable!Thisinnovative,energeticyoungcompanycombine dramaanddanceinagroundbreaking-versionofShakespearesclassic.FromBlack EyedPeastoBillyIdol...'MadMax'meetsMetallica...Missitifyoudare! Aug13-18:I9fl0(lhrISmins)£5,00(£3.00) 293031123456789 10
ROSEGETSSHOT
RoyalHollowayTheatre
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Stunningandseductive,Roserelentlesslyroamedthered-lightdistrictOnemorning Rosereceivedanunexpectedletterandthen...shedisappearedwithoutatrace.A murdermysterycomic-bookcrusadefrompagetostage, www.rosegetsshotco.uk. Aug3,13,20,27:14:15(IhrIOmins)£6.50(£5.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:14:15(IhrIOmins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26: I4:l5(lhrIQmins)£8.50(£7.50) Worldpremiere-ECU 345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
ROSENCRANTZANDGUILDENSTERNARE
DEAD TheatreLaMart(Poland)
Ccubed,Brodie'sClose,Lawnmarket,RoyalMile•08452601234•GridRef:E4 TomStoppard'smasterfultaleisreborninthisnewproductionfeaturingmarionettes.What ifwesharedthefeteofthetwoShakespeareancharactersinquestion?Thisfreshand forcefulinterpretationchallengesnotionsofhumanexistence,experienceandeternallife. Aug3,13: 12:00(Ihr30mirts)£7.50(£6.50) Aug4-10,14:I200(lhr30mins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug11-12:IIPO(Ihr30mins)£9.50(£8.50) WHU 29303 ,.345 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031i
ROSENCRANTZANDGUILDENSTERN ...SURVIVED?
ThePaddedCellTheatreCompanyLtd
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket•08702410136*GridRef:E4 Twooftheatre'sgreatestcomiccreationsaremaroonedonadesertislandwithno meansofescape.PrinceHamletismissing,presumeddead.Andworsestill,they've justrunoutofcigarettes,www.paddedcelltheatre.com Aug4-19:I4:00(lhr20mins)£7.50(£6.50) Worldpremiere•HSU 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19202122232425262728293031
THE HunterROVERProductions
Ccubed,Brodie'sClose,Lawnmarket,RoyalMile•08452601234•GridRef:E4 EnglishCavaliersriot,rapeandrampagethroughaSpanishcarnival,ledbythemost notoriousplayboyoftheage.Desperatedarkdeeds,debauchery,drinkandviolence. Taboo-breakingportrayaloftheseventeenthcenturyfromAphraBehn,thefirst publishedfemaleplaywright Aug2-3,13,20,27:I8:l5(lhr30mins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:18:15(Ihr30mins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:18:15(Ihr30mins)£9.50(£8.50) »~3I 293031234567891011 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
RUSKIN LIVE
PaulO'Keeffe
ScottishNationalPortraitGallery,IQueenStreet*01312260000•GridRef:C4 Followingsell-outfestivalperformancesin2003,2005and2006,PaulO'KeeffereenactsJohnRuskin'sfourcontroversialdiscourses.ThecelebratedVictoriancritic's viewswillchangethewayyoulookatart,architecture,andEdinburghitself. Aug13:'ArchitectureI'15:00(Ihr30mins)£6.00 Aug14:'Architecture2'15.00(IhrISmins)£6.00Aug16:Turner&HisWorks'l500(lhrISmins)£6.00 Aug17:'Pre-Raphaelitism'1500(IhrISmins)£6.00 TicketsavailableonlythroughtheFringeBoxOffice. 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
SAIGON NEONFRANKROBERTS
understairs@EuroScot,EuropeaninScotland,39PalmerstonPlace*01315276161 GridRef:El
Storytelling.Theatre.Personaldiary.In'3amdelusions,'FranktookyoutoSydney's
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redlightdistrict.NowtakearideuptheMekongofhismindwindingthroughthe backalleys,barsandbordellosofVietnam'sSinCity. Aug3-11:22:30(SOmins)£6.00(£4.00) Europeanpremiere 29303 .345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031 SAINTJOAN King'sPlayersinassociationwithJesusCollege,Cambridge GreyfriarsKirk,GreyfriarsPlace,CandlemakerRow*01312260000ForCadenza Choirpleasecall01314412015 GridRef:E5 Martyrdomversushumanity,imaginationversuspragmatism...Legendarytraits ofJoanofArcbroughttolifebyShawalmost90yearsagoarerevivedinanew adaptationwithauniquepromenadesetting. www.polymorphicproductions.com/saintjoan Aug11-20:20fl0(lhr)£6.00 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930311 221
SAVAGE/LOVE
GridTheatreCompany
Assembly@HillStreetTheatre,19HillStreet•01316233030•GridRef:D3
'Savage/Love'exploreswhathappenswhenacouple'slove,boundbycommitment andloyalty,turnsunrequited.Byjuxtaposingthehabituallifeofthebodywiththe soul'sconstantstruggletopreserveitscounterpart,thetruesavagenessofloveis
Aug16-26:1100(1hrIQmins)£5.00 345678910II 12131415 16 17 18 192021 2223 2421 262728
SCARBOROUGH
NorthernFirebrand
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet*01316233030•GridReftD4
Writer:FionaEvans.Director:DeborahBruce.He'sfifteen.She'shisteacher.A 'dirtyweekend'wasneversodangerous.Laughs,tearsandthefadedglamourofa ScarboroughB&B.'Poignant,intimate...anEpicdramainminiature'EricaWhyman, NorthernStage.
PreviewAug3-4: I6:00(40mins)£5.00
PreviewAug3-4: 17:00(40mins)£5.00
PreviewAug3-4:I8:00(40mins)£5.00
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-22,27:1600(40mins)£9.00(£8.00)
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-22,27:1700(40mins)£9.00(£8.00)
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20-22,27:I800(40mins)£9.00(£8.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,23-26: I6:00(40mins)£10.00(£9.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:I700(40mins)£10.00(£9.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,23-26: 18:00(40mins)£10.00(£9,00) Worldpremiere 45678910II 12131415161718192021222324252627 e
SCAREDSCRIPTLESS
WatchThis
Aguaranteedroller-coasterrideofanhour.Fiveperilouslycharismaticcharacters navigatetheirwaythroughthislong-formatimprovhorror-moviespoof,leaving youwonderingwhethertolaugh,scream,orbookagain,astheshowisbasedon audiencesuggestions.
PreviewAug2-3:22:40(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9:22:40(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug10-12:22:40(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) WoHdpi 45 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 1617 18 192021 22232425262728
SCUPPER
NWYProductions
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234• GridRef:E5
The Danny'sskint,nochangethere.HisgirlfriendAmy'slefthimandtheflat': onlythingdifferenttodayishe'sgoingtogethislegsbroken.Dannyowessomebad peoplemoney.WillDannyeverbehappy?
Aug3,13:15:15(SOmins)£6.50(£560)
Aug4-10,14:1.5:15(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug11-12:15:15(SOmins)£8.50(£7.50) 456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19202122232425262728
THESECRET INTHEWINGS
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival Blueside,PilrigChurch,IbPilrigStreet 01315531876•GridRef:A6
Lyinginthecellarisamagicalworldoffairytales,toldbyalong-tailedogreinhopes ofdelightingaflusteredchild.Whatensuesisanexhilaratingjourneyofsong,dance, andpowerfulstorytelling.
Aug17:12:15(Ihr20mins)£6.00(£4.00)
SEE SwishtheatreMYSTEM
Venue45,39JeffreyStreet•01315560476•GridReftD5
Acabaretofsingingflowersflauntinashopwindowwonderland.WillAlicefind whatshe'slookingforintheflowershop?Acolourfultaleofmemory,intensityandl fragrantcomedy.'Strongunshakeableimages'ThreeWeeks.www.swishtheatre.com Is PreviewAug2-3:2200(55mins)£4.00 Aug5:2200(SSmins)£4.00 Aug6-11:22:00(SSmins)£5.00(£4.00) Worid 45 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728
7SPIESATTHECASINO
MyOwnPrivateSubmarine
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)•0870745 3083GridRef:E5
JoinDavidNivenashetellsthehilarioustruestoryofJamesBond'sforgottensex Icomedy,1967spyspoof'CasinoRoyale.'Involveskillerrobotgrouse,WoodyAllen, J performingsealsandscantily-cladlovelies.ContainsOrsonWelles. PreviewAug2-3:21:40(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:21:40(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:40(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) V\ 45678910II 12131415 161718192021 22232425262728
SEVENTIMESME
ZUPAKATPRODUCTIONS
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket•08702410136*GridReft Scorchingfusionoftheatre,dance,poetryandstories.Wickedlyhumorous,beautiful poignantautobiographicalsoloaboutchildhood,pubertyanduniversalfamilyrealit BBC3Slampoetchampion2004,WorldSlamchampion2005,BBC2BigSlam 2007.www.myspace.com/kat_francois
Aug3-26:15:15(Ihr)£7.00(£6.50) 45678910II 12 13 1415 1617181920212223242526272829303(10
SEXFORSHAMPOO
Ribcaged!
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket•08702410136*GridRef:EAstormisbrewing;threetourists'liveswillbechangedforever,stuckinCubatrying; tounderstandtheenigmaofadyingCastro.Ribcaged-****ThreeWeeks;***** EdinburghGuide.com-returnwithastoryoflove,heartbreakandescape. Aug5-18:15:40(SOmins)£7.00(£6.00) WoHd 3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19202122232425262728
StuandAlexwakeuphandcuffedtogetherwithnomemoryofthenightbefore.It seemsveryfunny-soonthelaughterturnstoscreams,asthiseye-for-an-eye,dark, savageanduncompromisingproductionunfolds,www.understairs-productions.org.ul' Aug3-14,16-27: 18:05(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) WoHd ‘ 45678910II
THEATRE
Aug18:20:15(Ihr20mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug20:18:15(Ihr20mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug22:16:15(Ihr20mins)£6.00(£4.00) 2930.31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23242526272829303ii
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THESECRET LIFEOF ROBERT BURNSDavidPurdiejimDrifeandWalterNimmo TheRoyalCollegeofSurgeons,LectureTheatre,HillSquare*01312260000• GridReftE6
For all your Fringe ticket: call 0131 226 000C
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1213 14 161718192021222324252627 SHADOWOFTHESTORM FunctionFactoryTheatre SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)»08702410136•GridRef:F4 1941:amysteriousstrangerisdiscoveredinanundergroundshelter.Hauntedbya j pastthathehasnorecollectionof.Ishethehuntedorthehunter?Atmospheric I dramawithatwistinthetale. Aug20-26:17:20(SOmins)£7,00(£6.00) Woridpremier^ 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627282930 ASHADOWPASSING AudreyLee clubWEST®ThreeSisters,ThreeSisters,139Cowgate•07720285550»GridRef:E5f DavidPurdiepresentshisinimitablemultimediaaccountofEnlightenmentEdinburgh, asJimDrifeandWalterNimmoperformnewandhilarioussongsthatshowhow Aug18th-centuryScotlandinventedrockandroll. 21-23:18:30(Ihr)£10.00(£6.00) WoHdpi Carryingatorchforsomeone?Tooproudtodeclareit?Inthisheartbreakingyet funnytaleofeccentricstar-crossedlovers,thetorchmightjustburstintoflames. Award-winningplaywrittenandperformedbyAudreyLee. Aug5-25:14:00(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) VV • 5678910 II 12 13 1415 161718192021 22232425262728293031 222
THESHAGAROUND
OddManOutCompany
TheZoo,140ThePleasance•01316626892•GridRef:F6
Everwonderedwhygirlsalwaysgototheloostogether?Matt'sabouttofindout... NeverbeforeperformedattheFringe,TheShagaround'isacomedyaboutmen, women,revengeandtheamazingversatilityoftights!
PreviewAug3-4:I9:00(lhr30mins)£5.00 Aug5-14,16-27:19£XD(Ihr30mins)£7.00(£5.00) EE3] 29303 2345678910II 12 13 14 161718192021 222324252627
SHAKESPEARE BINGO FEATURING ACOMEDYOF ERRORS'
RunningTorchTheatreCompany
BedlamTheatre,IlbBristoPlace•01312259893•GridRef:F5
FillyourcardwiththeBard.AracingversionofShakespeare'sdaftestcomedy combinedwithbingo.Cakeandacuppa!Dailyprize!Thisain'tyourmama'sbingo! Irresistible,irreverent,high-octanecultfun.
PreviewAug4:1600(Ihr)£5.00(£4.00) Aug6-11,13-18:Il:30(lhr)£6.00(£5.00) HZ31 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
SHAKESPEARE FORBREAKFAST
Ctheatre
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
TheBardicBreakfastersareback.TheShakespearesensationreturnsfora16th sell-outyearwithfreecoffeeandcroissants!'BouncyandboisteroustakeonWillie's work'List.Wellworthgettingoutofbedfor'Independent,www.ctheatre.com Aug1-3,13,20,27:I000(50mins)£6.50(£5.50)(£4.50C)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:l(MX3(50mins)£7.50(£6.50)(£5.50C)
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26: 10:00(SOmins)£8.50(£7.50)(£6.50C) Includesbreakfast HEII 2930312345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
SHEEPSKIN
OrganicTheatre
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
BrokenfarmerorSheep-God?JeremyfightstheArmy,divineforcesandhismum tosavehisflock:acompulsiveritualofunconventionalphysicalityandnewwriting. 'Funny,disturbing,strange,delightful...captivating'*****ThreeWeeks. 'Remarkable...a searingexperience'TotalTheatre.
PreviewAug1-3: Il:45(lhr)£5.00Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23,27: 11:45(Ihr)£7.50(£6.00)Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:11:45(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00) ECU 29X2 12345678910II 1213 415 161718192021 222324252627
SHERLOCKHOLMES:MURDERINTHEGARDEN
FranticRedheadProductions
FranticRedhead@MainCourtyardLamppost,LadyStair'sClose,Lawnmarket,just westofBankStreet•01312260000•GridRef:E4
aFranticRedhead'snewest'walking'play.SherlockHolmes'greatskillisneededtofree Edinburghmanaccusedofmurderandfindtherealkiller.Followthegreatdetectivethrough streetstosolvethemystery! Aug7-10,12-13,15-19,21-24:1300(IhrSOmins)£8.00(£7.00)(£6.00OC) Aug9,11,15,18: 1500(IhrSOmins)£8.00(£7.00)(£6.00PC) Woridpremiere 293031 23456789 10 II 12 13 1415 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728293031
SHOWERINGWITHTHEVICAR
CrushedPetalArtsCollective
Venue45,39JeffreyStreet•01315560476•GridRef:D5
Britain'sfaceiscracking.Thestiff-upper-lipiswarbling.Whatwillcomefromanew generationofbunnies,loonsandpaedophiles?WanderandwashwiththeVicarand hisIdiotthroughthebathroomofBritishidentity...
Aug21,23,25:13:10(45mins)£7,00(£5.00) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425 262728»30311
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com THEATRE 'Thisisunmissable’ ‘astonishing’ ‘mesmerising’ ‘TheBardMarkTwo -Genius!” bbc SHAKESPEARE COMPANY Love labours PICKOFTHEFRINGE2006! “funny,brilliantlyacted” "TrendyShakespeare” Gilded Balloon Teviot 13BristoSquare.(VenueNo.14) BoxOffice:01316601633/gildedballoon.co.uk seepage205forshowinformation D0COOQ/30 a^Q0O 81, EMPP'u’ C30OB Comedy, eelebrities and that
SIMPLEGIRL MelanieWilson Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083<GridRef:E5 Athrillingandtouchinglyfunnyencounterwithaself-titledsimplegirlwhoisatonce mischievousflaneur,epicsentimentalistandgrandiosefibber.Talesofglamorousperil jostlewithalivesoundtrack,executedbyidiosyncraticheroine,MelanieWilson. PreviewAug2-3: I6:45(55mins)£5.00 Aug4-9,13-14,16,20-23:I6:45(55mins)£8.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 16:45(SSmins)£9,00(£8.00) Worldpremiere•HSU = 23456789 10 II 1213 14 : 161718192021 222324252627282930311 223
ASINGLE NUMBERLESSDEATH
DemarcoRocketProductions:GlenalmondCollege
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPl»08717500077•GridRef:E6
Politicalprisoners,the'disappeared'arestillrememberedinArgentina.Ashowwhich blendsmovementandwordswithpoignancyandintensity.Politicalandhard-hittingcanweeverforgivetorturesanctionedbytheState?
Aug20-27:20:40(IhrISmins)£8.00(£6.00) 29303i123456789 10 II 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 242S 26 272829333
SKIRMISHES
DEMARCOROCKETPRODUCTIONS
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077•GridReftEft
Ataleoftwosisters-onewhohasstayedathometolookafterherdyingmother, andonewhohasbegrudginglyreturnedoutofasenseofduty.Long-standing resentmentspouroutwithbitternessandblackhumour... Aug6-11;I4:40(lhrISmins)£8.50(£6.50) HSU 293031123456 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303m
SKOLKA
PointofDepartureTheatre
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083 GridReftE5
ThreeMuscovitewomen.Threemail-orderbrideapplications.Threeblossoming dreams...'Skolka'wasdevisedinRussiaandperformedtosell-outaudiencesin London,IrelandandBruges.Poignant,frivolous,stylish-besweptoffyourfeetby thiswhirlwindplay.
PreviewAug2-3:21:25(Ihr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:2125(Ihr)£850(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:25(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)
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SLIGHTTILTTOTHE UNIVERSE
CFKA
TheVault,11MerchantStreet•08452262721•GridReftE5
Helenaspilthercoffee.NowSamantha'shavingsextuplets,andMike'sseeingangels. Managementwantthemstopped.Darklycomic,intriguingandthought-provoking newplay.'Forceful,relevant...CFKAarethesortofcompanywhokeeptheFringe honest'EdinburghGuide.com. Aug6-11:14:25(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Worldpremiere•waai 293031123456 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
SMALLMEDIUMATLARGE
TheVillageIdiots
QuakerMeetingHouse,7VictoriaTerrace*01312206109*GridRef:E4
Anestateagent,aderelictmansion,awedding,amole,aboxofdynamite,an unwittingclairvoyantandabunchofslightlymiffedghosts.Lastyear'ssell-outmask companyreturnswithspookynewfamilycomedy,www.villageidiots.org.uk Aug20-25:1850(1hr)£7.00(£5.00)
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SMILEANDSAYTHANKS
STAG
BedlamTheatre,IlbBristoPlace 01312259893*GridReftF5
OneofTheSkinny'stoptheatreeventsandwinnerofSTaG'snewwritingfestival (judgedbyTraverseTheatre'sliterarymanager),this'delightfulpieceofmagical realism'exploresthegentlebeautyfoundinthesmallestofthings. Aug13-18,20-25:1000(50mins)£8.00(£6.00) Worldpremiere 29303112345678910II 1213 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 242526272829303i
THESMILEOFFYOURFACE
OntroerendGoed
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridReftE5
Powerhouseperformancethatrollsyoufromabsolutelonelinesstointimate security-andbackagain.Whilstchainedtoyourchairyoulosecontrol.Experience extremesensations.Abandonyoursensesas'they'takecareofyou.
Aug8-10,14-17:Showsevery20minsstarting14:00;lastshow16:40£8.50(£7.50) Aug8-10,14-17:Showsevery20minsstarting19:00;lastshow21:40£8.50(£7.50)
Aug11-12,18:Showsevery20minsstarting14:00;lastshow16:40£9.50(£8.50) Aug11-12,18:Showsevery20minsstarting1900;Iastshow2l:40£950(£8.50)
Entrytoperformanceistimedatonepersonevery5minutes-youmayneedtowaitafewminutes forentry.Performanceduration30minutes.
THEATRE For all your Fringe tickets call
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SMOTHERED IN SKIN
ZTheatreCompany
Venue45,39JeffreyStreet•01315560476•GridRef:D5
WelcometoMyFace.Image-obsessedcreaturespaintandtrapthemselvesincolours, zipsandbuckles.Theybaretheirlives,theirpersonalities,theirskin.Canclothing releaseus?Tights,belts,boots,suffocating,constricting,clinging-smotheredinourskin. Aug6-11:17:20(45mins)£5.00(£4,00)
Aug13-17:17:35(45mins)£5.00(£4.00) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
SNIPED
TheBeetleTheatreCompany
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077•GridRef:E6
Man'sbodyishijacked/possessedbythreehistoricalAmericanfigures-DanielShays (RevolutionaryWarOfficer,latermountedinsurrectionagainstMassachusetts),Henry DavidThoreau(writer/Philosopher/saunterer),andEdwardAbbey(westernwriter/ iconoclast)withgrislyresults.Beware!Historystalks...
PreviewAug2-4: 15:30(SOmins)£7.00(£5.00) Aug5-11: 15:30(SOmins)£7.00(£5.00) Worldpremiere•FTHU 2-X3 1345 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303M
SOMEONEWHO'LLWATCH OVERME
HogHeadTheatreCompany
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234• GridReftE5
AnEnglishman.AnIrishman.AnAmerican.ThreehostagesinaLebaneseprisoncell. CelebratetheresilienceofthehumanspiritwithFrankMcGuiness'profoundplay, inspiredbyactualevents.Insightful,inspirationalandintense,www.swwom.co.uk Aug3,13:12:15(IhrISmins)£6.50(£5.50)
Aug4-10,14-17:12:15(IhrISmins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug11-12,18: 12:15(Ihr Smins)£8.50(£7.50) OH 3456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920212223242526272829X3
SOMETHING BLUE
JammyVooTheatre
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Abittersweetcomiccabaretaboutfallinginlove.Five(Lecoq)femaleperformers combineclowning,puppetry,physicaltheatreandsongtoproveitisbettertohave lovedandlost...theplotDevelopedwithAngelaDeCastro.
PreviewAug2-3:14:35(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:I4:35(lhr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 14:35(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) Worldpremiere•Haa 1345678910 II 12 1415 161718 192021 2223242526272829X3
SOMETHING FISHY Moonhag
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridReftE6
DaisyandPetuniaarestrandedinamysteriousfishingvillagewithadark,darksecret Asthetwistedtaletwistsandturnstheystumbleupontheterribletruthofthis twistedtown.****TimeOut,Critics'Choice.
PreviewAug1-3:I4:05(lhr)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,21-23,27: I4:05(lhr)£7.50(£6.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:14:05(Ihr)£8.50(£7.00) mi <1345678910II 12 14IS 161718192021222324252627
SORDID GallimaufryLIVESPerformingArts
Ccubed,Brodie'sClose,Lawnmarket,RoyalMile•08452601234•GridRef:E4 Blackcomedyaboutwhitetrash.Comedicaward-winningepiphany-taledealingwith 'comingout'acrossthreegenerationsofasmall-townTexasfamilypreparingfora funeral.Bighairandloudmouthsaboundasthesordidtruthmusthithome. Aug12,18: 14:00(Ihr30mins)£9.50(£8.50)Aug13:14:00(Ihr30mins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug14-17: l4fX)(lhr30mins)£8.50(£7.50) Europeanpremiere 29X31123956789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829x31
THESPACE IN BETWEEN
OrderFirst
TheJazzBar,IaChambersStreet*01312204298•GridReftE5
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com THEATRE Mysterious SENTIME^AL COMEOir'^ 1-27 August at C C venues vibrant vivacious variety ^ j boxofficehotline1 14onlinebooking« seepage220forshowinformation c over lOO new shows brilliant actors hot young directors dazzling dancers new comic talent C venues vibrant vivacious variety afeastofinternational newworkforoursixteenthfringe boxoffice08452601234onlineprogrammevmniw.CtheFesthral.coni seepage243forshowinformation TheDamagedOtterTheatreCompanu Presents andtheWitnessProtectionProgramme at'TheVaar aAmedievalcomedyaboutRobinHood MusicalIma.ecclesiasticalfootwear andthedangerseldrinking 60!,7tlt,8tll.9th,10th,11tti.14tli,15tli,16di,17th,IBtlt Ticketsat12nooneachdaylor45mins£5&Concessions£4^jj3raz§.BOXOFFICE: 08452262721 f 2^9 seepage220forshowinformation
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IntheintimatesettingoftheJazzBar,threeaspiringartistsjugglewithdreams,reality, andthepartstheyplayintheirownstories.Anoriginalromanticcomedyaboutlife, theuniverseandeverythinginbetween. Aug5-26:17:30(Ihr30mins)£7.50(£6.00) ETH7I 56789 10II 12 13 1415 161718192021 2223242526272829X31
SPAWNAND DIE
SusanMcIntoshandPaulLucasProductions
Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
MTVpersonalitySusanMcIntoshexploressexandthependingAmerican Apocalypse.Propelledbycomedy,rockandroll,1950ssexeducationfilms,andher tawdrypast,Susanswimsupstreamforthehardtruthsaboutloveandcapitalism. www.spawnanddie.com
PreviewAug2-3:2l:30(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:21:30(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:30(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) Worldpremiere•QSU 2345678910II 12131415161718192021222324252627
SPECIAL FecundTheatre
AssemblyUniversalArts,Freemason'sHall•01316233030•GridRef:D3
Truelove...consentingadults...violentsex.Anexplosiveandchallenginglovestory exploringS&Msex.Adultsonly.Fecundareback!'Fecundtheatremustbeseen' Guardian.'Atheatricalhead-butt'Independent'Anextraordinarycompany'Scotsman.
PreviewAug2-4: 19:15(IhrIOmins)£5.00
Aug5-9,13-14,16,20-22,27: 19:15(IhrIOmins)£11.00(£10.00)Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:I9:l5(lhrlOmins)£I2.00(£I1.00) firm 2345678910111213 14 161718192021222324252627
SPIRIT
StirlingUniversityDramaSociety
SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)•08702410136*GridRef:F4
Acomedictaleoftwofriendsthatgoonajourneytofindthemselves.Theymeet shamans,overcomeobstacles,learnabouteachotherandfaceaGlaswegianwitha grudge...
Aug20-27: 15:30(Ihr20mins)£7.00(£6.00) Worldpremiere 29303i123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
SPLENDID MUMMERBYLONNE ELDER
ShangoBaku
SweetGrassmarket,ApexCityHotel,61Grassmarket•08702410136• GridRef:E4
FreshfromacommemmorativeperformanceatTheOldVic,London,adramatic portraitofBlackShakespeareanactorIraAldridge(1807-67).Rastafarianperformer ShangoBakure-createsAldridge'sgeniusinhisbicentennialyear.Missthisnot! Aug20-26:13:25(IhrISmins)£8.00(£7.00) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 262728293031
THESPOILS
ShadyDolls
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
Acreepyencounterbetweenvictorandvictim.Intheaftermathofalostwar,even theregime'slowliestsecretariesmustbeinterrogated.'Ipredictgreatthingscome fromthislot'Stage,www.shadydolls.com Aug1-3,20,27:15:45(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:I5:45(lhr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26: 15:45(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) Worldpremiere•PS21 12345678910II 12 14IS161718192021222324252627
SPREAD
Hourglass
ZooSouthside,117NicolsonStreet•01316626892•GridRef:F6
Audiencesareinvitedtoopenmouthswideforthebizarreandspectacular all-womanfeastthatis'Spread.'Aseriesofmini-dramas,'Spread'exploresthe relationshipbetweenwomenandfood,expandingonthemultiplemeanings:sex, body-image,power,obsession,expression.
PreviewAug3-4: 19:00(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5-27: 19:00(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) trm 345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
STAGSAND HENS
BluePebbleTheatreCompany
SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)•08702410136•GridRef:F4
WelcometothetoiletsofaLiverpoolpub.WitnessWillyRussell'sclassicportrayal oftheprogressivedegenerationofaStagandHenpartyYoumaykissthebride...
THEATRE For all your Fringe tickets call
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5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 3 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 22232425262738293031 FindMea Primitive Manmanisia RunningadatingagencyPWelltheysaythose whocan,do;thosewhocan't,giveverybadtips... 1-27August www.sirensongs.co.uk ccentral Tony!The BlairMusicalWhiteRoseTheatre MakingGovernmentRock!Thereain’tnoparty likeaLabourparty.Intimatemusicalrevueof 1-27August Tony’sGreatestHits,www.whiterosetheatre.co.uk cvenue ThelocalStigmaticPlaygroundProductions Piercingstudyinfameandenvy.Tworestful Londonersdiscussdogracingandcelebrity. 2-27August ViolenceensuesinHeathcoteWilliams’classic. ccubed Yesterday,WhenIWasYoungHopeTheatreCompany | Dominatrix,housewife,lesbian-legend! |j Newoutrageouscomedyfollowsajourneyinto 12-17August i theworldofwhips,basquesandbondage. csoco | C venues vibrant vivacious variety afeastofinternationalnewworkforoursixteenthfringe '! boxoffice08452601234onlineprogrannewww.ctheFestival.com seepage 141, 168,204,20,238forshowinformation Awe Inspiring. Jaw Dropping, Horrific 6 Terrific THEMEADOWSTHEATREBIGTOP ‘You’lldielaughing MelvilleDrive,Edinburgh AUG 6-26 at 9.15pm extrashows7pmWednesdays (noshowTuesdayAug14) DIAL-A-SEAT 0870 1609558FRINGEBOXOFFICE0131 2260000 (ffe) Allseats£17 Concessions£12 ^ ?'0LMd www.circusofhorrors.co.uk myspace.com/drhaze_circusofhorrors ‘Bloodygoodfun’ seepage 111 forshowinformation 226
Aug5-12:20:40(Ihr20mins)£7.00(£6.00)
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STARGIRLBYJERRYSPINELLI
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival ChurchHillTheatre,MomingsideRoad•01314470111»GridRef:H2
Whenthemysterious'Stargirl'arrivesinMica,Arizona,nooneknowswhatto makeofherinterestingtakeonlife.Adaptedfromthepopularnovel,thisshowhas somethingforeveryone-atruecelebrationofindividuality!
Aug18:10:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug19:I2:l5(lhr30mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug21:14:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug22:20:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Europeanpremiere 29303i123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 232425262728293031
STCATHERINEOFSIENA
NancyMurray
OldSaintPaul’sChurch,JeffreyStreet•GridReftD5
NancyMurray,Dominicannun,sisterofBillMurray,givesheracclaimedone-woman presentationonthelifeofCatherineofSiena.Sheenchants,informsandinspiresas allthecharactersofCatherine'sfriendsandfamily.Unmissable.
Aug6-10,13-17: 18:00(Ihr Smins)£7.00(£5.00) 0321 29303 23456 789 10 : 13 14 II 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
STENCLMUSIC
JMIcomestoEdinburgh
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridRef:E5
TheatricalsnapshotofLondon'sEastEndJewishcommunitywithwittyoriginalmusic, poetry,storytellingandprojectedimages.Musician/actressNeyireAshworth'sclarinet transformsintocharacterswhospeakandsingtheirstories-engrossingandheartwarming.Terrificcharacterandimagination'Rnonda/T/mes.www.stenclmusic.com Aug3,13,20,27:12:00(Ihr)£6.50(£5.50)(£4.50C)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:12:00(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50)(£5.50C) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:12:00(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)(£6.50C) Worldpremiere•HSU 293031 341678910II 1213 14IS 161718192021222324212627
STEPPING OUT
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival ChurchHillTheatre,MomingsideRoad 01314470111•GridRef:H2
Aheart-warmingcomedyaboutadanceteacherdeterminedonturninghernot-sotalentedtappersintostars.Adiversegrouptappingthemselvesandeachotheralong theway.Thisisrealtoe-tappin'fun!
Aug6:22:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug10:10:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) AugII:20:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug17:16:15(Ihr30mins)£6.00(£4,00) HZ31 79x31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
STOOPUD F**KENANIMALS
LooseCollective/EscalatorEasttoEdinburgh Traverse3:TheUniversityofEdinburghDrillHall,ForrestRoad*01312281404• GridRef:F5
TheWildEastCharliedealswithduffbulls.Dim'squitthepaper-roundandLefty's touringthepubs.LivemusicandblackcomedycombineinthisWestern,setinSuffolk byJoelHorwood(FringeFirstWinner2006'Food').
PreviewAugI:IS:00(lhr30mins)£11.00(£5.00)
Aug2,7,11: 18:00(Ihr30mins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U)Aug3,8,12,17,23:21:00(Ihr30mins) Aug4,9:12:00(Ihr30mins) Aug5,10:15:00(Ihr30mins) Aug14,19,25:13:30(Ihr30mins) Aug15,21,26:16:00(Ihr30mins) Aug16,22:18:30(Ihr30mins)£
Aug18,24:11:00(Ihr30mins) Worldpremiere•HSU 1345 789 10 II 12 14 IS 16 1718 192021 2223242S26272829X3
STOORINTHEIRHAIR
TheReh-TamPlayers
StMark'sartSpace,7CastleTerrace•01312281155-GridRef:E3
1900sdepictingtheplightoftheJuteHillworkers.Theplaymovestothe60s enteringtheunionandtheHealthandSafetyActTheworkersbringpathosand comedy,butby1970,thejutemillsareclosed.
Aug9-10:19:30(Ihr Smins)£5.00(£4,00) UKpremiere 29X31 2335 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223 2425 26272829X31
STORIESFROMTHE EDGE
JohnBurtonJr£BCPetrakos
SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)•08702410136•GridRef:F4
Funny,poignantthought-provoking.Storiesandsongsperformedbythealways amazingJohnBurtonJr.andwildlyenergeticBrendaPetrakos.'Kindofwritingone wouldexpectfromspawnofWilliamS.BurroughsandVirginiaWolfe'Hollywood Reporter. Aug14-19:14:45(Ihr)£7.00(£6.00) UKpremiere 29X31123956789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 2021 2223242526272829X3.
STORYSHAKESPEARE:TWO NOBLE KINSMEN CYearOutDramaCompany
STING
CampaignFORNOLTEforStingforNolte GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare 01316681633•GridRef:F5
-WhatdoyoudowhenyourfianceegivesyouticketstoseeSting?Lieandtellher you'rehappy?OrturnStingintoNickNolte.'Sharp,clever,funandengaging'Times. 'Perfecdy-pacedvitriol'TimeOutwww.stingfornolte.com PreviewAug1-4:I2:l5(lhr)£5.00 Aug5-7,9,13-16,21-23,27:12:15(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 12:15(Ihr)£10,00(£9,00) WHH 29303 11341678910II 1213 14IS 1617181920212223242S2627
STINKYFLOWERSANDTHE BAD BANANA
WTETheatreinassociationwiththeDrawingBoardArtsProject Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate«08452601234•GridRef:E5 Ayoungboy,agrandfather'swisdom,amother'ssadness.JoinSinclairona multimediajourneyashediscoversmeaninginimagination.Warringmonkeysand enchantedlakesvividlycometolifeinadreamer'sattic. Aug3,13:16:15(Ihr)£6.50(£5.50)(£4.50C)
Aug4-10,14: 16:i5(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50)(£5.50Q
Usingtoo,StColumba'sbytheCastle,JohnstonTerrace•08452601234•GridRef:E4 presentmusic,movementandinventivenarration,thisacclaimedyoungcompany cousinsatwistedtaleofchivalrousrageandviolentaffection.Lovedrivestwo intoadeadlyquarrelandaninnocentgirltomadness.Aug13:1000(45mins)£6.50(£5.50)(£4.50C) Aug14-17:103X)(45mins)£7.50(£6.50)(£5.50C) Aug18:I0fl0(45mins)£8.50(£7.50)(£6.50C) Worldpremiere 29X31123456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829x31
STRUWWELPETER-IN ENGLISH!
DemarcoRocketProductions:MagicoTheatreCompany Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*0871 7500077•GridRef:E6 Sell-outshow,EdinburghFringe2006.HeinrichHoffmann'sclassiccautionarytales arebroughttolifeusingphysicaltheatre,music,masque,illusionandmore.Developed throughimprovisationalworkshops,thishumorouslymacabrepiecedepictsthe gruesomeresultsofmisbehaviour,www.struwwelpeter.co.uk Aug2-4:20:45(Ihr)£5.00(£4.50) Aug5-11:20:45(Ihr)£6.50(£5.00) nflU 29x311134S 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829X31
SUBWAY
VanishingPoint
Traverse3:TheUniversityofEdinburghDrillHall,F GridRef:F5 >tRoad*01312281404*
Aug11-12:16:15(SOmins)£8.50(£7.50)(£6.50Q
Europeanpremiere•EJEGD 2930311234I 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293.
STONEWALL
PleasanceandAngelica
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
I FlamesflickerovertheNewYorkskylineasthewildlyfunnymusicalstoryofa I 1960sdrag-queenriotunfoldsinacloudofglittertothebeatofSixtiesgirlgroup I soundtrack.Therevolutionishere-anditlooksfabulous!
PreviewAug1-3:I7:50(lhr30mins)£5.00.
Aug4-9,14-16,21-23,27:17:50(Ihr30mins)£11.00(£9.50)
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 17:50(Ihr30mins)£12.50(£11.00) Worldpremiere•HBH 29X3 1134S678910II 12 514IS 161718192021222324252627
Thefuture.Today'spoliticshasbecometomorrow'sreality.Anodysseyfeaturing stunninglivemusicfromasix-pieceKosovanbandandinventivevisualtheatre fromthecreatorsof2005smashhit'LostOnes.'Co-producedbyTronTheatre, commissionedbyLyricHammersmith.
Aug14: 11:00(Ihr20mins)£11.00(£5.00)
Aug15,21,26:13:30(Ihr20mins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U)
Aug16,22:I600(lhr20mins)£I6.00(£I1.00)(£5.00U) Aug17,23:I8:30(lhr20mins)£I6.00(£I1.00)(£5.00U)
Aug18,24:2l:00(lhr20mins)£I6.00(£I1.00)(£5.00U) Aug19,25: IOO(lhr2Qmins)£I6.00(£I1.00)(£5,00U) Worldpremiere 29X31123456789 10II 1213 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 2223 242S26272829X311
THEATRE
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THESUICIDE
Edward'sTheatreCompany
QuakerMeetingHouse,7VictoriaTerrace•01312206109•GridReftE4
Adrablifeoracelebrateddeath?Semyoncan'tdecide.Hisneighboursareeagerto help,however,begginghimtodieontheirbehalf-tobeamartyrfortheirpetcause. NikolaiErdman'scomicmasterpiece. Aug6-11:2000(Ihr40mins)£6.00(£4.00) mi 293031123456 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
SUPERJUMBO
RichardDedomenicilEscalatorEastToEdinburghinassociation withTheBritishCouncil HomefromHome,54AnnandaleSt•07821677382«GridRef:B5
Ambitious,prop-heavy,butself-containedone-man-showsetwithinanew AirbusA380.Promisestobealo-fiaudio/visualspectacle,butmayfailtoliveupto thispromise.'Wonderfullyabsurdsatire'(Herald),'Subversivehigh-jinks'(List),'F***ing idiot'(Popjustice),'Ikea'(Stage),www.dedomenici.co.uk
Aug18-25: 17:00(45mins)(FreeNon-ticketed)293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 24 2S 2627
SUPERPATRIOTSAND MORONSAND PREGNANT WITH RooftopEMOTION Productions
Assembly@HillStreetTheatre,19HillStreet*01316233030•GridRef:D3
Twobitingsatires,performedinrep,fromtheextraordinaryRooftopProductions. BraveandfrankreflectionsonthepoliticalenvironmentinZimbabwe.'...excellent throughout,passionateandsincere...superb'Standard(Zimbabwe).
PreviewAug3-4:I9:45(lhr5mins)£5.00
Aug5-9,14-16,20-22,27: I9:45(lhr5mins)£9.50(£8.50)
Aug10-12,17-19,23-26: 19:45(Ihr5mins)£10.50(£9.50) Europeanpremiere•HSU 345678910II 12 314IS 161718192021222324252627
SWEETDREAMS
TheEggTheatre
understairs@RoyalScotsClub,TheRoyalScotsClub,30AbercrombyPlace• 01315256152•GridRef:C4
JoytotheWorldasSamandSarahgetmarriedtomorrow!Forbetter,worse,richer andpoorer.Forever.Surelynooneknowsareasonwhytheymaynotlawfully marry?Surelytheywon'tdeclareitnow?Surely?www.egginburgh.co.uk Aug14,16,18,20,22,24,26:13:00(45mins)£8.00(£6.00) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22 232425262728293031
SWEETUFO
BigFishProductions
Assembly@HillStreetTheatre,19HillStreet•01316233030•GridRef:D3 'It'sda23:23freakyduality,bestboomingpartyinthegalaxyBurt,wheretimeis crazyBro,likeisreal,reallyreality...?'Oriswelivin'inaparalleluniverse?Written bymultipleFringeFirstWinnerGillAdams.
PreviewAug3-4: I7:25(lhrlOmins)£5.00
Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-27: 17:25(IhrIOmins)£11.00(£9.00) Aug6-9,13-16,20-23: 17:25(Ihr Omins)£10.00(£8.00) Worldpremiere 345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627
SYLVIA'SBALL
IAMProductions
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•01312200885•GridRef:E5
ComedyandCancer?!IAMProductionspresentarefreshingmixofhigh-energy documentary,filmandtheatre.'Sylvia'sBall'isinnovative,stirringandfreshfromits SouthAfricantour.Theworldhascancerandhealingisachoice! www.myspace.com/iamproductionsuk
PreviewAug2-4: IO:40(SOmins)£5.00Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26: 10:40(SOmins)£8.00(£7.00) Aug6-9,13-16,20-23: 10:40(SOmins)£7.00(£6.00) QS 2345678910II 1213 1415 161718192021222324252627289930
THETAILOF RAMPANT RABBIT
WashingLineProductions
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridRef:E5
From'BeatrixPotter'toBidTVtobangers.co.uk-thishighlyphysical'buzz-are'play exploresmoderntakeawayculturewhereeverything'sdisposable.Consumerchoice andabattery-operated30-secondorgasmhaveovertakenhumancontact Aug3,13,20,27:23:00(lhr5mins)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:23:00(IhrSmins)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:23:00(IhrSmins)£9.50(£8.50) UKpremiere•FTTH 34567891011 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627
TAKEABITE
TakeaBiteProductions
TheVault,11MerchantStreet•08452262721•GridRef:E5
Ayoungmanonahigh,anolderwomaninhernightie,awakeinalockedroom.His [‘; LSDdream?Herboyfriend'skinkytrick?Willtheydiscoverwhat'shappening,or j1 makebeautifulmischieftogether?Sex,books,pockets... Aug6-12,14-19,21-27:23:35(SOmins)£7.00(£5.00) Worldpremiere• 5678910 II 12 ?14 15 16 1718 192021 222324252627
ATALEOFTWO CITIES
CrashdiBumTheatre
TheBongoClub,37HolyroodRoad•01315572827•GridRef:E6
Imaginearevolutionwithsexycostumes,sacrilegiouscomedy,treacheryandpassion.)^ Cheeryourfavouriteanarchistinabodice-ripping,rocket-fuelledrompofDickens' j| epicstory.’Fivestars!TrueGusto!Captivating!'BritishTheatreGuide.
Aug5-6,9-17:19:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) Aug7-8:19:30(Ihr)£5.00 HEJl293031123956 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
TALES FROMTHEGOLDEN SLIPPER
StMagnusFestivalPlayers
Venue27@Holyrood,81 HolyroodRoad•01315288442•GridRef:D6
TheOrcadiansreturnwiththelegendofOrkney'soldest'nightclub.'Ataleof enterpriseandentertainmentontheedge!WrittenbyAlanPlaterwithmusicby PeterMaxwellDavies.
Aug13-17:10:15(IhrISmins)£8.00(£5.00) 293031 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
TALESGONEWILDE!
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival Greenside,IbRoyalTerrace*01315572124*GridRef:C6
Ourplayerswilltakeyoutoamagicalworldofcluelessgiants,selflessnightingales, andnobleprincesinstorytheatreadaptationsofOscarWilde'stalesoflove,sacrifice,' selfishness,andgenerosity.Suitableforallages.
Aug6:20:30(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Aug8:I2:30(lhr)£6.00(£4.00) Aug9:14:30(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Aug11: 18:30(Ihr)£6,00(£4.00) Worldpremiere•EEHl : 6 ^8 9 10 11 5 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031I
TALESOUTOFSCHOOL-ARETIREDTEACHERLETS
ITALLOUT
GarethCalway
understairs@Apostolic,2DavieStreet*01316677740•GridRef:F6
Afunnyandfondfarewelltoateachingcareer,thisisarehearsedreadingof publishedwritingfromBristolcityfootballclub'sresidentpoetandcomprehensive schoolnovelist,www.garethcalway.co.uk PreviewAug3-4:20:00(Ihr)£5.00(£4.00) Aug5-11:20:00(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00)
Worldpremiere•HEH 2930311234J 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303m
TALKINGTOSPACEHOPPERS
TheGorgeousNorth
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234• GridRef:E5
Bev'slifeisfallingapart,butSimonLeBonstillsingson.Whatwillsaveher?Stand-up comedy,gorgeousyoungmen,oraspacehoppercalledGeorge?'Virtuosopiece; penetratingandfunnyaswellasratherpoignant'Independent. www.thegorgeousnorth.co.uk
Aug3,20,27:2005(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:2005(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:2005(Ihr)£9,50(£8.50)
Woridpremiere•EEB 345678910II 12 1415 161718192021 222324252627
TAPESTRY
BeltUp(NothingtoSeelHear)
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•
GridRef:E5
Newdramaticworkexploringlove,lifeandloss.Poeticbrutalitylikeaboltthrough theheart.Inasinglebreath,anger,hatredandhopecoursethroughyourveins. Experiencethistwistedandbeautifulvisionofwhatitmeanstoopenyoureyes everyday.
Aug3:23:20(SOmins)£5.50(£4.50)
Aug4-10:23:20(SOmins)£6.50(£5.50) Aug11:23:20(SOmins)£7.50(£6.50)
Worldpremiere•EEH 29303112345 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303M
THEATRE
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TEENAGE KICKS
HomeTruthspresent
AssemblyUniversalArts,Freemason'sHall»01316233030•GridRef:D3
Afunny,touchingjourneythroughthelifeofBritain'sbest-lovedbroadcasterJohn Peelashetransformsfromawell-spokenidealistichippyintoadown-to-earthDJ.An ordinaryblokewithanextraordinaryloveformusic.
PreviewAug3:17:40(IhrIOmins)£10.00 Aug4-9,14-16,21-22:17:40(IhrIOmins)£ISO(£10.50) Aug10-12,17-19,23-27: 17:40(IhrIOmins)£14.00(£12.50) Worldpremiere•EU] 3456789 10II 12 1415 16 1718 192021 222324252627
TELL
TalacTheatre
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
Tell'isanewplayabouttwopeopleinthewakeoflove.Theirstoriesaretoldfrom thingspackedawayintoboxes.Storiesthatarebothfunnyandsad,alltenderly broughttolifeinimaginativeways.
PreviewAug2-3: I7:l0(55mins)£5.00Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23: 17:10(SSmins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:I7:l0(55mins)£9.50(£8.50) Worldpremiere•ECU 23456789 1011 12 13 15 161718 192021 22232425262728293031
TENDER
BrownElyseProductionsinconjuctionwith20%TheatreCompany andJohnnyBelleProductions
TheVault,11 MerchantStreet•08452262721•GridRef:E5
AnnaandSamthrowSoledadasurprisebirthdaypartythatJuliegleefullycrashes. Julie'sarrivalsetseventsintomotionthatforceSoledadtoquestionwhatshetruly wantsoutoflife.HowwillSoledadcopeonceshestopsrunning?
Aug14-19: 15:45(Ihr20mins)£6.50(£4.00) Worldpremiere s: :3 56789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 202: 22232425262728293031
TEQUILAMOCKINGBIRD
KettleofFish
Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
KettleofFishareBristol'snewestandmostexcitingtheatrecompany.Thisintensely funnydebutisaperformanceyouwon'tforget...Fantasticalanddark.TequilaMockingbird' isacolourfuladventuretrappedinsideoneofEdinburgh'smostuniquevenues. PreviewAug2-3:I8:30(lhr)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,20-23: 18:30(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:18:30(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)
Worldpremiere•EEm 13456789 10II 12 314IS 16 1718 192021 22232425262728z>303i
THETERRIBLE INFANTS
LesEnfantsTerribles
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
Award-winningtheatrecompanyLesEnfantsTerriblespresentthetwistedtalesof Tum,Tilly,Thingummyboyandfriendsinafantasticfusionofpuppetry,livemusic andperformance.'Genius'Metro.'Exceptional'Herald.Takestheatrebeyond entertainment'Hairline,www.lesenfantsterribles.co.uk
PreviewAug2-4:I4:40(lhr)£5.00 Aug5-9,13-16,21-23,27:14:40(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) Aug10-11,17-19,24-26: 14:40(Ihr)£9,00(£7,00) Worldpremiere•EE3J 13456789 10II 1213 1415 161718192021 222324252627
TEXODUS
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival Blueside,PilrigChurch,IbPilrigStreet«01315531876«GridRef:A6
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com THEATRE Rocket<®DemarcoRoxyArtHouse SoxOffice 0871-750-0077 Productions presents Doing My Bit 2-11,13-18,20-27Aug: 9.10pm Hoffman': Rocket Venues ^&(lnce.forms Danceformspresents dazzlingandversatile choreographyfromthe USandtheUK. DAVID7-11Aug:10am&11.10am KNOX AND DEAN L0THB | PETSHOPBOYS ' REINTERPRETED f J 'AAwUfhefwrtyculprit The NothingLeftToLoseAnenergetic dv '* fm gruesometwosomeff ff featuringtheatre,vidpo. ^ d &liverock'n’roll! J§ f P 5-27Aug:5.05pm ** Rams2ScotlandNina Variations Struwwelpeter ... in English)SELLOUT2006! 2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU www.rocketvenues.com0871 7500077 seepage 184forshowinformation
Fromthosewhoexperiencedthetumultofacategory5hurricanedirectlyafter HurricaneKatrina'sdestructioncomesatheatricaleventexploringthedrama(and comedy)thataccompaniesabandoningeverythingyouhaveintheLandofPromise andPlenty. Aug7:1040(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Aug8:14:40(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Aug9:2040(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Aug11: 18:40(Ihr)£6.00(£4,00) Europeanpremiere 293031 2345 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303 THEYTHINK IT'SALLOVERTheEggTheatre understairs@RoyalScotsClub,TheRoyalScotsClub,30AbercrombyPlace• 01315256152-GridRef:C4
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JohnisJohn.Heisjustoneman.Funny,bold,decisive.Nevertoldalienorhelda secretJohnisgrosslymisunderstood,horrificallymisheard,franticallymistaken.Johnis John.Averylonelyman.www.egginburgh.co.uk Aug13,15,17,19,21,23,25:13:00(45mins)£8.00(£6.00) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223 2425 2627282930311
THETHINGSPEOPLE DOTO FALLIN LOVE
FictitiousProductions
TheSpiegelGarden,GeorgeSquareGardens*01316678940•GridReftF5
StorytellerandmusicianDanielClark-ofacclaimedquartetTheHat-presentsa newshowfullofwonderfullysurrealtwistedtalesandmusic,aboutloveandthe strangepathsitleadspeopledown.
Aug13,20: 19:00(IhrIOmins)£8.00(£6.00)
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THINKTANK
ttproductions.com
SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)«08702410136•GridReftF4
Ananonymousbunkerduringananonymouswar.Threewriterscreatepropaganda filmsforthewareffort,completelycutofffromtheouterworld.Disasterisonly onestepaway.Newdramafromaward-winningwriterDavidLydon.
PreviewAug2-4: I5:30(45mins)£5.00 Aug5-12:15:30(45mins)£7.00(£6.00)
Europeanpremiere•EE3 29303 1345 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
30/60WITH LOVE clubWESTproductions
clubWEST@ThreeSisters,ThreeSisters,139Cowgate•07720285550»GridReftE5
First,arapid-fireseriesof30,60-secondplays,showinghowoneminutechanges yourlife.Then'Love,'achillpillofashowcombiningHenry'ssingingbowlswiththe wordsofKahlilGibran.KillerofaDouble-Bill Aug5-25:12-00(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00)
Worldpremiere«HSU 5678910II 1213 1415 16 1718 192021 2223242526272829303 i
THIS ISAN INSULTTO BECKETTAND FO
OgstounTheatreCompany Augustine’s,41GeorgeIVBridge•08452262721•GridRef:E5
Wepresenttoyouadouble-billofaccidentalbrilliance.Theshowconsistsofan interpretationof'WaitingforGodotand'AccidentalDeathofanAnarchist'.Please bepreparedtolaughandcry,probablyatthesametime!
Aug14-19:I6:l0(45mins)£7,00(£5.00) 293331 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22232425262728293031
THIS ISATEST
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival Blueside,PilrigChurch,IbPilrigStreet*01315531876•GridRef:A6
Tick-tockTimefliesasAllentakesthemostimportanttestofhislife.Daydreaming distractshim,theteacherdoesn'tlikehim,andquestionsareinChinese!Atleasthe hashissociallife...well...maybe.
Aug17:I0:20(40mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug18: 18:20(40mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug19:20:20(40mins)£6.00(£4.00)
Aug21: I4:20(40mins)£6.00(£4.00)293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 222324252627is29303i
THISPIECEOF EARTH
RansomProductions
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef.E5
FollowingtheirEdinburghtriumphwiththesmashhit'Hurricane',Ransomreturn withanotherstunningnewproductionbyHurricane'sRichardDormer.Thisisa devastatinglovestorysetduringtheIrishFamine.'Extraordinary...balleticbeauty' IrishTimes****Guardian
PreviewAug2-3:I7:25(lhrISmins)£5.00 Aug4-9,13-14,16,20-23:17:25(Ihr Smins)£9.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 17:25(IhrISmins)£10.00(£9.00) FTRH 2345678910II 1213 14 161718192021 2223242526272829303
THREADS
LiverpoolUniversityDramaSociety
Ccubed,Brodie'sClose,Lawnmarket,RoyalMile•08452601234•GridRef:E4
AnoriginalShakespeareantragedycreatedentirelyoflinesfromeveryoneofthe playwright'sworks.Seamlesslysewntogethertoformanexcitingnewtalethat theBardhimselfwouldbeproudof.LoseyourselfinthisrichnewElizabethan journey.
Aug2-3:14:30(Ihr)£6.50(£5.50)(£4.50Q
Aug4-10:14:30(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50)(£5.50Q Aug11:14:30(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)(£6.50C)
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24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
THREEWISE MENANDABABY
SaltmineTheatreCompany
CharlotteChapel,204RoseStreet•01312254812•GridRef:D3
DavidRobinson'shilariouscomedyincludescamels,danceroutinesandfreemince pies.Ahugehitlastyear,whynotjointhejourneyofthewisemenagainwithjotsof laughsalongtheway.
Aug6-11: 19:1S(2hrs)£8.00(£6.50)
TOTHE ENDOFTHEWORLD
DumbShowinassociationwithCockandBullProductions
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234•GridReftE5 Philippemustdecide-stayathomewithAva,ordiveofftheedgeofthemap. Seduction,intrigueandaworldofthrillingnewpossibilitiesleadhimtotheprecipice. Willheturnbackorthrowhimselfoff?
Aug11:14:30(2hrs)£8.00(£6.50)
EZZX 293031123456 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
TINYDYNAMITE
EdinburghGraduateTheatreCompany
DiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket*01312258961• GridRef:E4
Fromaward-winningwriterAbiMorgan,ataleoftwofriendswhofallinlovewith thesamegirl.Memoriescollide,electricitycrackles.Butwhatisfateandwhatisjust coincidence?'Aplayofremarkableintensityandrichness.'TimeOut. Aug20-25:21:30(IhrlOmins)£8.00(£6.00) 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 21 262728293031
TIRNAN OG
OranMorE!atAssembly-TheBestFromaPlay,aPieandaPint Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet 01316233030•GridRef:D4
AScottishexileonacopacepticquestfortherealmofeternalyouth.Withmusic andlyricsbyDaveAnderson.
PreviewAug2-3:I7:20(lhr20mins)£5.00
Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-21,27: 17:20(Ihr20mins)£11.50(£10.50) Aug10-12,17-19,23-26: 17:20(Ihr20mins)£1150(£11.50)2341678910 II 1213 14 161718 192021222324212627
TIS YoungPITYSHE'SAWHORE
BedlamActorsCompanyTheatre,11bBristoPlace•01312259893•GridRef:F5
Thischallengingpost-moderntragedyexploresreligiousskepticism,siblingincestand ourever-evolvingdefinitionsofrightandwrong.'Highpowered,physicalandintense performance.'****ThreeWeeks,('AMidsummerNight'sDream'-Fringe2004). www.theyoungactorscompany.com Aug6-II:I4:00(lhr30mins)£8.00(£6,00) HOI 293031123456 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
TO BECONFORMED...
JustAddWater(Theatre)Company Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPlace 08717500077• GridRef:E6
Exploringwhatstirsandexcitesourinsides.Internationalensembleapproachesto storytelling.Expressingourinnerpassionsthroughvocals,percussion,music,poetry, improvisationanddance.'Churningupthesoulwithapulsatingbeat...remarkable strengthandagility'ThreeWeeks.
PreviewAug2-4:15:20(Ihr)£4.00(£3.00) Aug5:15:20(Ihr)£4.00(£3.00)Aug6-11,13-18,20-25:15:20(Ihr)£6.00(£5.00)
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TOMAS PAPE
AirebornTheatreCompany
Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083•GridReftE5
Setinaworldoffantasy,memoryandsong,'TomasPape'followsthedenialofthe protagonist'srighttotellus,theaudience,hisstory.Featuringoriginalmusic.
PreviewAug3:13:25(Ihr)£5.00
Aug5,11,17,19,25: 13:25(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug3,20,27:15:45(IhrISmins)£7.50(£6.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:15:45(IhrISmins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26: 15:45(IhrISmins)£9.50(£8.50) Worldpremiere•BED 345678910II 12 31415 161718192021 222324252627
TOUCH BYBILLDAREFestivalHighlights
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRef:E6
Vernonlikestowatchpeople.Seeingayoungwomandrowninginariver,heleapsin torescueher-butwhoselifeisreallybeingsaved?PlaywritingdebutfromawardwinningTVproducer.DirectedbyOwenLewis.
PreviewAug1-3:I5:l5(lhrlOmins)£5.00
Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-23,27:15:15(IhrIOmins)£9.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:15:15(IhrIOmins)£10,00(£9.00) Europeanpremiere•HSU 303i12345678910111213 14 3161718192021 222324252627
TRAINSPOTTING
HittheSwitchProductions
C,ChambersStreet•08452601234»GridRef:E5
BrutalresurrectionofIrvineWelsh'sinfamoustestamenttoself-destructiveyouth. Beyondsalvationanddispossessed,junkies,thievesandbruisersstaketheirclaimon anamorallandscape.Powerfulnewproductionlitteredwithphysicaltheatreand contemporarymusic.
Aug1-3,20,27:23:55(lhr20mins)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:23:55(Ihr20mins)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:23:55(Ihr20mins)£9.50(£8.50) HSU 12345678910II 12 31415 161718192021222324252627
THETRIALSANDTRAVAILSOF LINDATRAYERS
LindaTrayers
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI*08717500077•GridRef:E6 TakeatripdownmemorylanewithHBOwriterLindaTrayers.Windowshop5th Avenue,cruisetheNileorbarterinMorocco!Ataleoflife,loveandFreudacross thepond.
PreviewAug2-4:12:30(IhrISmins)£5.00(£3.50) Aug5-11,13-18,20-27:12:30(IhrISmins)£7.00(£5.00) tIZU 293031 234567891011 213 1415 161718 92021 222324252627
TROJANWOMEN
TheDingMillers
SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)»08702410136«GridRef:F4
Theircityconqueredandtheirhusbandsandsonsslain,whatchoicesarenowleft? DavidStuttard'svibrantadaptationofEuripides'classicplaywillmakeyourethink yourapproachtowarsandhowpeoplesurvivethem. Aug20-26: 16:50(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50)293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 23 262728293031
THETROJANWOMEN
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival
ChurchHillTheatre,MorningsideRoad*01314470111’GridRef:H2
EdithHamilton'sbeautifultranslationofEuripides'playfocusesonthefemalevictims oftheTrojanWarthemorningaftertheTrojanHorseploybytheGreekArmy. ChieflyQueenHecuba,Andromache,Cassandra,andHelenofTroy.
Aug7,9,13,15,21,23: 13:25(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50)
Worldpremiere•EIZH 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728293031
TOPORLAND
UniaTeatrNiemozliwy(Poland) C,ChambersStreet•08452601234•GridRef:E5
SuitewithoutwordsforCardboardandContrabass.InspiredbytheworkofRoland ToporandJohannSebastianBach.Thisrhythmicrollofsurpriseandenigmatic entertainmentseamlesslyharmonisesthedisparatetrash-percussionandtraditional stringinaneclecticlivemusicexperience.
Aug2: 11:10(Ihr)£6.50(£5.50)
Aug4,6,8,10,14,16:11:10(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50) Aug12,18:11:10(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)
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Aug17:12:30(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Aug19:18:30(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Aug20:14:30(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) Aug21:20:30(Ihr)£6.00(£4.00) 29303M234567a9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22232425262728293031
TRUCKSTOP
EasternAnglesandCompanyofAngels/EscalatorEastto Edinburgh TheZoo,140ThePleasance*01316626892»GridRef:F6
Award-winningpsychologicalthrilleraboutlove,independenceandgrowingup.A motherstopsatnothingtoprotecthervulnerabledaughterfromanambitioustruckdriverboyfriend.Whenaknifeisdrawntheirlivesdramaticallychange.Forever.**** Guardian(Virgins',2006).www.easternangles.co.uk
PreviewAug3-4:17:15(IhrIOmins)£5.00 Aug5-6,8-13,15-20,22-26:17:15(IhrIOmins)£7.00(£5.00) Woridpremiere•WZH 3456 89 10 II 12 13 1413 16 1718 1920 2223242526272829303
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TRUEWEST
BlueStreakProductions
Csoco,ChambersStreet,SouthBridgeandCowgate•08452601234• GridRef:E5
AustinandLeearetwobrotherswhodon'tgetalongintheclassicfromPulitzer prize-winnerSamShepard.InthetragicomictraditionofPinterandBeckett,theplay alternatesbetweenhilarityandnightmare.Actorsswoproleseachperformance.
Aug19,25-26:llOS(lhr30mins)£8.50(£7.50)
Aug20,27: 12-05(Ihr30mins)£6.50(£5.50)
Aug21-24: 12:05(Ihr30mins)£7,50(£6.50)293031123456789 10 II 12 13 19 20 2122 23 2425 26 27
TRUMAN CAPOTETALKSHOW-BOB KINGDOM
RichardJordanProductionsLtd
Assembly@HillStreetTheatre,19HillStreet•01316233030•GridRef:D3
Fringe-Firstaward-winningproductionthat'sspellboundaudiencesaroundtheworld withKingdom'sportrayalasthebrilliant,tortured,adorable,wicked...andinfamous writerof'InColdBlood'and'BreakfastatTiffany's'.'Terrificscript,tight,funnyand poignant'Guardian.
PreviewAug3:I2l0(lhr30mins)£5.00
Aug5,7,9,13,15,21,27:I2l0(lhr30mins)£9.50(£8.00)
Aug11,17,19,23,25: 1210(Ihr30mins)£11.00(£9.00) HSU 3 56789 10II 12 13 14 IS 1617 18 192021 222324252627 -
TRUTH INTRANSLATION
TheColonnadesTheatreLab/MarketTheatre
Assembly@AssemblyHall,MoundPlace•01316233030»GridRef:E4
Elevenyearsaftertestimoniesofapartheidperpetratorsandvictimswereheardat theTruthandReconciliationCommission,storiesoftheSouthAfricaninterpreters aretoldin'...oneofthemostimportanttheatricaleventsofourtime'Writing Studio.
PreviewAug2-3: I4:00(2hrs)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,21-22,27: 14:00(2hrs)£15.00(£13.00)
Aug10-12,17-19,23-26: 14:00(2hrs)£17.50(£15.00)
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TURNING HEADS
OperaontheRun
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550•GridRefE6
Exhaustedbythemundanelonelinessoftheirlivesandthegravityoftheirimminent middle-age,DanandJohnescapetoAmsterdamonafictionalstagweekend adventure.ChaosensueswhentheybothfallforthesameDutchbeauty.
PreviewAug1-3:I4:30(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,21-23,27: 14:30(Ihr)£8.00(£6.50)
ZooSouthside,I17NicolsonStreet•01316626892 GridRef:F6
Akaleidoscopicperformancewalkingafinelinebetweenminimalismandvaudeville. Agamethatplungesheadfirstintocertainfailure,'24/7/52'producesmeticulously structuredchaosandmulti-taskingadabsurdum.'Humorous,intelligent,sensuous theatre'FrankfurterAllgemeine.BritishCouncilEdinburghShowcase2007. Aug19-27:34515:15(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) 678.9 10II 1213 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
TWINSS ttproductions.com SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)•0870241 0136•GridRef:F4
WorldWarII.IdenticalTwins.OpposingSides.Delightfulnew'ComedyofErrors',with1 campsongs,campspies,slapstickandpinkfishnetstockings.Anoriginalproduction fromtwo-timeFringesell-out,NSDF07selected,web-basedrevolution,ttproductions.|| com.I'mGayandI'mGerman!
PreviewAug2-4:16:30(SSmins)£5.00 Aug5-12:16:30(SSmins)£7.00(£6.00) Worldpremiere•i 45 6 78 9 10 11 12 : 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627is
TWO
NotInTheSameGlassTheatreCompany
understairs@EuroScot,EuropeaninScotland,39PalmerstonPlace•01315276161 ' GridRef:El
Lovethepub...?Wedo'Two'.It'sjustyouraveragenightinyourlocalpub,come j andmeettheregulars...14characters,twoactors,onestage.'Two'acomedybyJim 1 Cartwright'What'syourpoison?'
Aug3-11:14:30(Ihr)£7.00(£5.00) HBH 13 29303M2345 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031J
THE UKQUARTET
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival Blueside,PilrigChurch,IbPilrigStreet 01315531876»GridRefA6 ' BronxvilleHighSchool,fromNewYork,willpresenttheWorldPremiereofTheU.K. Quartet',achambertheaterpiececonsistingoffourshortstoriesbyauthorsJ.Joyce, D.Thomas,RG.Wodehouse,andR.L.Stevenson.
Aug17:22:20(lhr20mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug18:I4:20(lhr20mins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug20:10:20(Ihr20mins)£6.00(£4.00) Worldpremiere 293031 23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 222324252627282930311
Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 14:30(Ihr)£10.00(£8.50)
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TURN METOSTONE
FourthAngelTheatre
RomanEagleLodge,2JohnstonTerrace*01312267207•GridRef:E4
TheStrykertwinshavelosttheirhomeandfamily.Theyareleftunderthecareofa distantrelative,awhitesupremacistandabereavedstranger.Powerfuldramawitha darklycomicedge. PreviewAug3-4:15:40(SSmins)£4.00Aug5:I5:40(55mins)£4.00
Aug6-7,9-14,16-21,23-26: 15:40(SSmins)£6.00(£5.00)
Worldpremiere•HSU 3456789 10II 1213 14 5161718 19202122232425262728293031
TWELFTH NIGHT
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Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly.TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
TwoworldscollideinFilter'sexplosivenewtakeonShakespeare'slyrical'Twelfth Night'.Marryingtextandsoundinatrulyinnovativeway,experiencethemadnessof loveinthisheadyworldwhereriotousgigmeetsShakespeare. Aug20-26: I0:35(lhrlOmins)£10.00(£9.00)293031!23456789 10 II 12 13 14 15'16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26272829:«3
TWELFTH NIGHT
TheQuintessentiallySplendiferousTheatreCompany Augustine's,41GeorgeIVBridge»08452262721 GridRefE5
'TwelfthNight'-Shakespeare'stwistedtaleoftortureandlustasyou'veneverseen itbefore.Drama,livemusicanddancecombineinauniquegothicinterpretationof Shakespeare'sfinestplay.Dark,sensual,erotic-itwillleaveyoubreathless. Aug21-27:22:45(2hrsISmins)£7.00(£5.00)
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UNDERMILKWOOD
GuyMasterson£TTI
Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet•01316233030•GridRefD4
GuyMasterson'sworldacclaimedinterpretationofDylanThomas'enchanting masterpiecebroughtrivetinglytolifein'oneofthemostremarkableinventive performancesofthedecade!'Times.'Amesmerisinglybrillianttourdeforce.' Scotsman.'Simplybewitching!'ThreeWeeks. Aug13,20: 14:15(IhrSSmins)£11.00 293031 2345 6789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22232425 26272829303i
UNDER MILKWOOD
PlantlifeProductions
Ccubed,Brodie'sClose,Lawnmarket,RoyalMile•08452601234•GridRefE4 < EnterthepeculiartownofLlareggub.Anenchantingtapestryofoversixtycharacters arebroughttolifeinthisnewadaptationofDylanThomas'classicplayofvoices. 'Spectacular...awhirlpoolofenergy'Cherwell.
Aug2-3,20,27:I2:35(lhrlOmins)£6.50(£5.50)(£4.50Q
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:12:35(Ihr Omins)£7.50(£6.50)(£5.50Q
Aug11-12,18-19,25-26: 12:35(IhrIOmins)£8.50(£7.50)(£6.50Q HZ31 2345678910II 12 31415 161718192021 222324252627
PreviewAug1-3: I7:20(lhrlOmins)£6.00
Aug4-9,13-14,16,20-23,27: 17:20(IhrIOmins)£9.50(£8.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:17:20(IhrIOmins)£10,50(£9.50)
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UNNATURALACTS UnnaturalProductionsandRichardJordanProductionsLtd GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare•01316681633•GridRefF5 AbrandnewcomedyfromthewritersofEdinburghandWestEndhit'Peteand Dud:ComeAgain'.TwobestfriendstiredofwaitingaroundforMrRightattemptthe inconceivable.StarringJessicaMartinandJasonWood.
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24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
UNPICKED FRUIT
AnitaGovan
TheJazzBar,IaChambersStreet»01312204298•GridRef:E5
'Brightandglitteringvocabulary...Theaudienceloves(poet)AnitaGovan;she radiateswarmthanddepth...allsuperbstuff,sensuallypresent'Guardian. Choosewhatsheperformsnextwithsoundandvisuals.'Edinburgh'sDorothyParker... Artfullysculptedpoems'SundayHerald.
PreviewAug5,7-12,14-19:19:30(SOmins)£9.00(£8.00) Worldpremiere•HSU 5 fc789 10 11 12 ; 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 2223242526272829303n
UNPLUGGED POETRY
PeterMolnarKaltoy
StMark'sartSpace,7CastleTerrace•01312281155 GridReftE3
PeterMolnarKalloy,well-knownHungarianactor,givesanexclusiveperformanceof hisownsongsandpoems.Theworldpremiereofhisnewsoloalbum;followinga successfulperformanceofHungariandramaatlastyear'sFringe. Aug12-13:2000(IhrIQmins)£5.00(£3.00) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II II 13 - 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
UNSEX ME HERE
SkyeLoneraganinassociationwithScampTheatre
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566550*GridRef:E6
FringeFirstWinner('Cracked')returnswithsomeonewhosebootsaren'tmadefor walkingandwho'srunninglate.Ortryingtorun.Fabulous,intelligenttheatre.'Ittakes anartistofbuddinggeniustogenerateanideathisbrilliant.'JoyceMcMillan,Scotsman. PreviewAug1-3:I5:40(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13-16,20-23,27: 15:40(Ihr)£9.00(£7.50) Aug10-12,24-26: 15:40(Ihr)£10.00(£8.50) Worldpremiere•HZH .23456789 10 II 12 13 1415 16 2021 222324252627
VACANTPOSSESSION
NormalProductions
Ccubed,Brodie'sClose,Lawnmarket,RoyalMile•08452601234•GridRef:E4
GarywantsJoe'shouse.TogetithemustassistJoe'ssuicide,lookafterhissexdoll andgetajob.'Youhavetopaymortgagesback!'FreshcomedyfromRayBrown, BBCR4regularandwriterof'LivingPretty.'
Aug2-3,13,20,27: 15:00(Ihr15mins)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug4-10,14-17,21-24:15:00(IhrISmins)£8.50(£7.50) Aug11-12,18-19,25-26:15:00(IhrISmins)£9,50(£8,50) gZ3I 2345678910II 1213 1415161718192021222324252627
VALLIMARJANSEN IS ETHELWATERS
ValLimarJansenIsEthelWaters
TheGreenRoom,37GuthrieStreet•01312200885•GridRef:E5
BlackblueswomanEthelWaterscould'shakeherthang',makingaudiencesshakewith pleasure.Depression-eraBroadwaystar.SharehermusicalstorywithValLimarJansen inthisKennedyCenteraward-winningperformance,wvvw.thegreenroomvenue.com vwvw.vallimarjansenisethelwaters.com
PreviewAug2-4:1500(Ihr30mins)£5.00 Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26:15:00(Ihr30mins)£8.00(£7.00) Aug6-9,14-16,20-23: 15:00(Ihr30mins)£7.00(£6.00) Europeanpremiere•H.T2I 2345678910II 12 1415 16 17181920212223242526
VAUDEVILLE CABARETCLUB
Clockwork
TheBongoClub,37HolyroodRoad•01315572827 GridReftE6
Infamousundergroundcabaret:3rdseason!Enteranever-changingworldofcircus, music,theatre,comedy,burlesque.Discoveroursecretdenofstrangeentertainments withhandpickedactsfromacrosstheFestival.Dance'tildawn!Ymgoingback'**** Scotsman.
PreviewAug5:23:00(Shrs)£6.00 Aug6-8,12-15,19-22,26:23:00(4hrs)£8.50(£7.50) Aug9,16,23:2300(4hrs)£9.50(£8.50) FTTH 56789 12 13 14 15 16 718192021 2223 24252627M29303I
VELVETSCRATCH
TheatreLabCompany
SweetECA,EdinburghCollegeofArt,LauristonPlaceorLadyLawsonStreet(off WestPort/Grassmarket)•08702410136 GridRef:F4
Thereisnorestandcertainlynopeaceinthemacabreworldoftheundead. Avibrantunderworldcomestolifewithpowerfulimages,musicandtheatrical animationwithacontemporarytouch.Sell-out,GroundworkFestival,London2007. Aug20-26:18:25(SOmins)£7,50(£6.50) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 262728293031
THEATRE
VISITTHEFRINGESHOP ONTHEROYALMILE TakehomeapieceofFringe2007 fringe shop haN-pifce hut OPEN DAILY 10AM-9PM7-27AUG EverydayoftheFringeafeastofshowswillbeoffering 50%offFringeticketsforthatday'sperformance. Listof discountedticketsonlyavailableatthehut! FringeBoxOffice0131 2260000 ON PRINCESPRINCESMALL,ATTHECORNEROF STREETANDWAVERLEYBRIDGE
VENUSASABOY
NationalTheatreofScotlandWorkshop/BurntGoods TraverseTheatre,CambridgeStreet,offLothianRoad*01312281404•GridRef:E3
AdaptationofLukeSutherland'sacclaimednovel,createdandperformedbyawardwinningactorTamDeanBurn.FeaturinglivemusicfromLukeSutherland.An explosiveandhauntingstoryaboutthemiraculouspowerofsex.
PreviewAug2:I6:30(lhrISmins)£10.00(£5.00)
Aug3: 18:45(Ihr Smins)£14.00(£10.00)(£5.00U)
Aug4:20:45(IhrISmins)) Aug5: I2:l5(lhrlSmins))
Aug7,12: I4:l5(lhrISmins) Aug8: I6:l5(lhrISmins)
Aug9: 18:30(IhrISmins) Aug10:20:30(IhrISmins)
Aug11:11-00(IhrISmins)
Aug15,26:19:00(IhrISmins) Aug16,22:21:15(IhrISmins)
Aug14,19,25:16:45(IhrISmins)
Aug17,23:11:30(IhrISmins) Aug18,24: 13:45(IhrISmins)) Aug21:I9:l5(lhrISmins)) W 234S678910 II 12 14IS 161718192021 22232425262728293031
VICTORSPINETTI -AVERYPRIVATE DIARY; REVISITED
RichardJordanProductionsLtdandPleasance
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance*01315566S50•GridReftE6
Asell-outatLondon'sDonmarWarehouse.ScreenandtheatrelegendSpinetti unlockshisdiarytotellstoriesfromBeatlestoBurtonandDietrichtoDali.'An entertainerwithfewequals'DailyMail.DirectedbyNedSherrin.
Aug15-16,20-21,23,27:I6:00(lhrlOmins)£9.50(£8.00)
Aug17-19,24-26: 16:00(IhrIOmins)£10.50(£9.00)Aug24:00:00(IhrIOmins)£10.00 29303M2345678910II 1213 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425 2627282931
VIVIENNEGROUT’SADVENTURE INANOTHER METROPOLIS
sparkleDark
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
'Hauntsthememorylikeastrangeperfume:clinging,sinisterandfullofpromise' Scotsman.Anewone-womanshowinspiredbyTimBurton's'VoodooGirl'.Find magicinthemetropolis...butfoxestoo.
Aug13-16,20-23:22:45(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug17-19,24-26:22:45(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50)
Europeanpremiere 293031123456789 1011 1213 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728293031
THEVOICES IN MY HEAD HAVE FORMEDACHOIR ANDSOMEBODY'SSINGING FLAT!
DonStitt
GildedBalloonTeviot,13BristoSquare«01316681633•GridRef:F5
BroadwayveterancomicactorDonStittintroducesmemorablepeoplefromhis fivedecadesinshowbiz.Withstories,songs,inspirationandtapdancing.Voices'has somethingforeveryone!
PreviewAug1-4:I6:l5(lhr)£5.00
Aug5-9,13,15-16,20,22-23:16:15(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:16:15(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00)
Europeanpremiere•unai 1234$678910 1112 13 4 IS 1617181920 2223242S262728293031
THEVORTEX
CentreStageTheatreCompany
DiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket*01312258961•GridRef:E4
Returningfromtheir2006sell-outFringeplay,CentreStageTheatreCompany presents'TheVortex'.Setaroundthe 1920scocktailscene,NoelCoward's controversialdramaportraysafamilylostinitsowndeceit.Yourpreconceptionswill beshattered! Aug13-14:21:15(IhrIOmins)£5.00(£4.00) Aug15-18:21:15(IhrIOmins)£7.50(£5.00) 29303i123456789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
VORTIGERN'S KINGDOM
ShakeyTheatre
QuakerMeetingHouse,7VictoriaTerrace*01312206109•GridRef:E4
'Vortigern'sKingdom',bringsadarklycomicturntothemythsofWales.Storytellers fromdarkestCymruvieforyourattention.WrittenandstarringOwenStaton-the world'sgreatesttelleroftalltales. Aug20-25:20:15(SOmins)£7.00(£6.00) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 2S 262728293031 VISITTHEFRINGESHOI tOYALMILE
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PLEASANCE2 1st -27th AUG 4PM 1 RUTK DLTLCTOR byPeterYates directedbyMarieBobin JamesFlynn JenniferTaylor SamCollings JonathanDunstan CCTV,IdentityCards,Profiling,Passports,andthe BigBrotherState-discovertheGovernment’snew WeaponsofMassDistortion ON
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VOYAGEWITHOUTOURFATHER
Christopher&MichaelMulvey
CentralBranch,RoyalBritishLegion,RodneyStreet•GridReftB4
DominicMulveyvolunteeredfortheRoyalNavyin 1939andprotectedAtlanticand Arcticconvoysonaminesweeper.HissonsnowdisentangletheriggingofDominic's lifebothinandoutofwar.
Aug18-19,22,24:I4:30(lhr20mins)£8.00(£5.00)(£3.00O) Aug21,23,25:19:30(Ihr20mins)£10.00(£7.00)(£3.00O) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 15 2627;e29»:
WAITING FORGROUCHO
RhymeswithPurpleProductions
TheZoo,140ThePleasance•01316626892•GridRef:F6
HarpoandChicoarewaitingforGroucho-he'slateandtheycan'tgoonwithout him.AnimaginedconversationinwhichtheMarxBrothersreminisceabouttheir journeyfromVaudevilletoHollywoodlegend.
PreviewAug3-4: 16:00(Ihr)£5.00 Aug5-27:16.-00(1hr)£7.00(£5.50) Worldpremiere•FTHU 345678910II 1213 14IS 161718192021 222324252627
AWALKINTHE PARK
OranMorE!atAssembly-TheBestFromaPlay,aPieandaPint Assembly@GeorgeStreet,54GeorgeStreet*01316233030•GridRef:D4
aByDaveAnderson.Amelancholicisinspiredbyalittlegirl,asquirrel,afox,aflower, theatricalbottleofBuckfast,acrowandanecho.'Deliciouslysurreal,tragic,humorous,fullof magic'Scotsman.
PreviewAug2-3: I3:40(lhrlOmins)£5.00
Aug4-7,9,13-14,16,20-21,27:13:40(IhrIOmins)£11.50(£10.50)
Aug10-12,17-19,23-26:13:40(Ihr Omins)£12.50(£11.50) »~31 2345678910 II 12 13 14 3 161718192021 222324252627
THEWALWORTH FARCE Druid
TraverseTheatre,CambridgeStreet,offLothianRd•01312281404•GridRef:E3
aIlam,London.ThreeIrishmenwillconsumesixcansofHarp,tenpinkwafersand ('Discochickenwithbluesauce.Andfivepeoplewillbekilled.NewplaybyEndaWalsh PreviewPigs')fromDruid:'Synge,'EIF2005.
PreviewAug3:I9:00(2hrslOmins)£11.00(£5.00)
Aug4:12:00(2hrslOmins)£11.00(£5.00)
Aug5:16:00(2hrsIOmins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U)
Aug7,10,14,17,21,24: 19:00(2hrsIOmins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U)
Aug8,11,15,18,22,25: 11:00(2hrsIOmins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U)
Aug9,12,16,19,23,26:15:00(2hrsIOmins)£16.00(£11.00)(£5.00U) UKpremiere•EEUl 345t789 10 II 12 14 15 16 1718 192021 2223242526272829303
WASTED(Y)EARS
TimBarlow PleasanceDome,I BristoSquare•01315566550•GridRef:F5
'ApiecewhichcunninglylinksthemoonlandingswithBarlow'sownaspirationsto
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com THEATRE BACCHIC ‘Tamsin Shasha gives an incredfbfysexy performance’ TheStageon TheBacchae seepage 174forshowinformation LeaEnfantsTerriblespresent, ^ mPLEASANGEI @14:40 2nd-27thAug ajoyousjumbleofpuppetry, performanceand livemusic! seepage229forshowinformation LDOGIUDVE ASEDUCTIVELYBLEAKCOMEDY “REMARKABLE” theguardian seepage205forshowinformation
THEWAY LIGHTSTRIKESFILLED MASONJARS SecondWindProductions TheVault,11MerchantStreet•08452262721•GridRef:E5 Doesartoutweighlove?LiteraryheavyweightsfromTennesseeWilliamstoJoan Didionarechanneledthroughtwodysfunctionalwriters.Winner,'BestOfSan FranciscoFringe. Aug6-12:18:35(Ihr)£8.00(£7.00) Europeanpremiere : 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031 THEWAYTHE LAND LIES RUTheatreGroup DiverseAttractions,RiddlesCourt,322Lawnmarket*01312258961•GridRef:E4 Adeceptionreverberatesdownalifetime,turningchildhoodpalsintobitterold enemies.Avillagesettingechoeswithmusic,laughter,tearsandsheerbloodymindednessaswefollowthreemenalongawindingroadofyears. Aug20-25; 17:15(IhrISmins)£6.00(£5.00) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 262728293031i VISITTHEFRINGESHOP ^ ONTHEROYALMILE CllAII TakehomeapieceofFringe2007 11III1JV91IU|I 235
reachfortheapparentlyunattainable.Itisawarm,inspiringshowthatcelebratesthe artofacting...theresultisthoroughlyentertaining'Guardian,May2007. Aug4-9,13-16,20-23,27:13:15(Ihr)£7.50(£6.00) Aug10-11,17-19,24-26:13:15(Ihr)£9.00(£7.50) mi 456789 10II 213 1415 161718192021 222324252627
THEWEEKEND
EdinburghTheatreArts
StNinian'sHall,ComelyBankRoad 01620860802•GridRef.BI
MichaelPalin'sfirststageplaytakesalookatfamilyvalues.Afamilygatheringforthe weekendprovidestheperfectplatformforPalin'shumour.However,asthestory unfoldsheshowsamuchdarkerside.Unmissable!
Aug6-8,10-11,13-18: 19:40(Ihr4Smins)£9.00(£7.00)
Aug11,18: I4:30(lhr45mins)£9.00(£7.00) EE31 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
WEIGHTS:ONE BLIND MAN'SJOURNEY
TheFirehouseTheaterCompany
TheatreWorkshop,34HamiltonPlace•01312265425•GridRef:82 LynnManningwasshotandblindedinaHollywoodbarat23.Hetellshisremarkable lifestorythroughmusic,dramaandpoetry.'Powerful'TimeOut'Mesmerizing' HollywoodReporter.
Aug9-18: 293031123418:30(Ihr25mins)£7.00(£5.00)
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WEWILLROCKYOU
A1t3(OneVision)Ltd.theatreschoolamateurproductions AcousticMusicCentre@StBrides,10OrwellTerrace•01313461405•GridRef:FI
Mt3(OneVision)theatrestudentsperformtheworldwidecultrockmusicalby QueenandBenElton.Rockisdead...Globalcorporationscontrolyourmind...Join theBohemiansinthefightbacknow!
Aug10-12:I200(2hrsISmins)£8.00 24d3i 123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 222324252627282930311
WHATEVERHAPPENEDTO LYN ROE?
NewCrescentProductions
RomanEagleLodge,2JohnstonTerrace*0131 2267207•GridRef:E4 Triumphandtragedyofalegendarysexgoddess.Embroiledinthepoliticsofavital timeinthe20thCentury. Aug5-11:22:00(Ihr Smins)£8.00(£6.00) Europeanpremiere•EE2 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
WHATIF?
TaleonFire
PleasanceCourtyard,60ThePleasance•01315566550•GridRef:E6
Foranyonewho'swantedtopartyhardandsnoglikeananimalbutjuststayedat homeand'facebooked'!Award-nominatedcompanyreturnswithaneccentrictaleof missedopportunitiesandsecretdesires.Trademarkhumour/physicalstyle. www.taleonfire.com PreviewAug1-3:14:15(Ihr)£5.00 Aug4-9,14-16,21-23,27:14:15(Ihr)£7.50(£5.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 14:15(Ihr)£8.50(£6.50) Worldpremiere•USD 12345678910II 12 31415 161718192021
WHATSYOURPOISON?
UpAllNightProductions
RomanEagleLodge,2JohnstonTerrace*01312267207"GridRef:E4
WHATTHE BUTLERSAW
AboutTurnTheatreCompany Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPlace•08717500Q77• GridRef:E6
I4:l5(lhr30mins)£8.00(£6.00)
THEATRE For all your Fringe tickets call
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ashes^ what burns doesn't matter, whiat matters doesn'tburn. KINGSMWS 1PM £5tues w.dancingshadowstheatre.comE8.50/E7allotherdays potterowpleasancejackdome studentunion bristosquare boxoffice01315566550 page 173forshowinformation
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ThisnewplaybyUpAllNightexploresthetwinthemesofaddictionand dependence.WillLisarealisetoolatethepricesheispayingforherindependence? Aug3-11,13-18,20-25: 17:45(Ihr)£7,50(£6.50) Worldpremiere•USM 3456789 10 II 213 14 15 16 1718 2021 2223242526272829303
m fringe Forfull programmeandticketsalesvisitthewebsite assemblyfestival.com SKIPTHEQUEUES Gostraighttothee-ticketfentaboveWaverleyStation seepage241 forshowinformation
Award-winningplaywrightJoeOrton'sfarcemasterpiece-sexualityinallits exuberant,amoral,andruthlessexcess.Laughterisaseriousbusinessinthe fast-pacedandoutrageouslyfunnyplayfromthiscritically-acclaimedcompany. 'Exceptional'edinburghguide.com. www.aboutturn.co.uk Aug13-18,20-25:
293031123456789 10II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728293031 InassociationwithMicrosoftandHP
THEWHOLEARRANGEMENT
CalArtsFestivalTheater
Venue13,LochendClose,Canongate»0707420I3I3•GridRef:D6
Fromunderneathherpetticoat,onewomanstrugglestobeinvisibleandthecentre ofattentionatthesametime.But,whentheotherwoman,herback-upsinger, threatenstostealtheshow,therealstrugglebegins...
Aug9-10: I:l5(lhr)£4.00 Aug11:11:15(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) Aug12,14-19:17:00(Ihr)£8.00(£6.00) Worldpremiere 29303M23456789 I0 II I2 I3 I4 I5 I6 I7 IS I9202I 22232425262728»303i
WISH I StrophiumHADASYLVIAPLATH
Underbelly'sSmirnoffBabyBelly,TheCaves,NiddryStSouth,offCowgate•0870 7453083•GridRef:ES
Avividsatiricaltragedy.Onehour;oneactor;onetalkingoven.Onstageandscreen: asuicidalAmericanhousewife,herex-husband,hisloverandmore.'Surprising... electrifyingtheatre!'Pulitzer-nominatedDavidHopes.
PreviewAug2-3:2l:IO(lhr)£5.00
Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23:2l:IO(lhr)£8.50(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26:21:10(Ihr)£9.50(£8.50) Europeanpremiere•OSH ; 2341678910II 12 13 415 1617IS 192021 2223242326272829303
WIT
DoubleEdgeDrama
Underbelly,56Cowgate(entrancesonCowgateandVictoriaStreet)• 08707453083•GridRef:E5
WinnerofthePulitzerPrizeforDramain 1999:MargaretEdson'shugelyacclaimed playabouttheHolySonnetsofJohnDonne,terminalcancerandthetruenatureof wit,makesyoulaughwhenyoushouldn't...butthat'sthepoint!
Aug13-16,20-23: 13:30(Ihr)£7.50(£6.50) Aug17-19,24-26: 13:30(Ihr)£8.50(£7.50)29303112345678910 12 13 14 15 16 17 IS 192021 2223 2425262728293031
WITHOUTAFACE
OnedayMaybeProductions
Venue260@Jury'sInn,43JeffreyStreet•01315560476•GridRef:D6
Doyoueverreallyhavecontrolofyourlife?Issomeoneelsepullingthestrings? What'syourmonologue?Joinusaswelookatallthingsgoodandevilinlife,then givethemasecondlook.
PreviewAug4:18:00(SOmins)£4.00Aug6:I8:00(50mins)£4.00
Aug7-11,13-18: 18:00(SOmins)£5.00(£4.00) Worldpremiere•fTXH 293031123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 IS 192021 2223242526272829303i
WOMB MAN
RJArts
Rocket@DemarcoRoxyArtHouse,2RoxburghPI•08717500077•GridRef:E6
Woman,andMan,exploretheideasassociatedwitheachsexthrougharangeof charactersthatfindthemselvesinatwistedstruggleagainsttheauthor'swords...A newonemanshowbyRickyPayne.
Aug13-18,20-25:19:40(IhrISmins)£9.50(£7.50) Worldpremiere 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 IS 2021 2223 2425262728293031
THEWOMEN OF LOCKERBIE
TheAmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival Blueside,PilrigChurch,IbPilrigStreet•01315531876-GridRef:A6 December21,1988,PanAmericanflight103explodedoverLockerbie,Scotland, killing270people.Thisproductionwrestleswiththeintensesenseofloss,griefand insecuritythatpermeatesourplanetinatimetaintedbyterrorism.
Aug7: 18:20(Ihr Omins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug8:22:20(IhrIOmins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug9:14:20(Ihr Omins)£6.00(£4.00) Aug11: 10:20(IhrIOmins)£6.00(£4.00) 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021 22232425262728293031
WOODYSEZ
MeltingPotTheatreCompanyandPaulLucasProductions
E4UdderBELLY'sPasture,BristoSquare»08707453083•GridRef:F5
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com THEATRE EXPLOSIVE- HIP-HOP DANCE•THEATRE! j* AN URBAN fairy TALE The SlBASh^ Hit .N of2006!Fringe ’ THELIST J ZOONatlOn / 'jUrIVI: l-z/ AUbllbl (except14aug) www.zoonation.co.uk PLEASANCECOURTYARD www.inyspace.coin/zoonation 0131 5566550www.pleasatice.co.uk page 199forshowinformation 2-27 August at C cubed C venues vibrant vivacious variet boxofficehotline08452601234onlinebookingimww.CtheFestival.coi seepage 180forshowinformation
WoodyGuthrie'smusicinspirestoday'sfineststorytellingsongwriters(Dylan, Springsteen,Mellencamp,Bragg,IndigoGirls).Guthrie'shitsandhistorybroughtto foot-stompinglifebyfourBroadway/recordingartists.Fiddle,guitar,harmonica,banjo, mandolin,dulcimer,dobro,andbeautifulfolkharmonies! www.woodysez.com PreviewAug2-3:13:35(Ihr)£6.00 Aug4-9,13,15-16,20-23,27:13:35(Ihr)£9.00(£8.00) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 13:35(Ihr)£10,00(£9.00) Worldpremiere•HSU 29303 1345678910II 1213 415 1617IS192021222324252627 237
AWORKIN PROGRESS
Rattlesnake!TheatreCompany
Ccubed,Brodie'sClose,Lawnmarket,RoyalMile•08452601234•GridRef:E4
SmokeystylishnewworkreminiscentofaParisianFilmNoir.Thismysterythriller followsanauthorashepreparestofinishhisgreatwork,buthischaractershave otherideas...Comedictakeonthecrimegenre.
Aug13,27:Il:05(55mins)£6.50(£5.50)
Aug15,17,21,23:Il:05(50mins)£7.50(£6.50)
Aug19,25:Il:05(55mins)£8.50(£7.50) 293031123456789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 2223 2423 2627282«s3'
WORLD'S END BYPAULSELLAR
AndyJordanProductions
PleasanceDome,IBristoSquare•01315566550•GridRef:F5
SetinPrimroseHillonthedaythatKatmovesoutofBen'sflat'World'sEnd'is aferociouslysatirical,beautifullysadandpainfullyfunnystudyofloveandloss.'A thrillingwriter'TimeOut
PreviewAug3: 15:40(Ihr20mins)£5.00
Aug4-9,14-16,20-23:I5:40(lhr20mins)£9.00(£7.50) Aug10-12,17-19,24-26: 15:40(Ihr20mins)£10.00(£8.50) Woridpremiere•EE31 345678910II 12 1415 161718 192021 2223242526272829303
WRITERS BLOCK
FiringPin
Greenside,IbRoyalTerrace*01315572124•GridRef:C6
Canpassionatehateturnintopassionatelove?Newwritingaboutafailingwriter,a reclusivewomanandtheirrelationship.Asopinions,conflictandemotionsbubbleup, thetensiongrowsuntilitendsinexplosiveclimax,www.firingpin.mfbiz.com Aug13-18,20-25; 16:00(Ihr)£5.00(£3.50)
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DIVERSEATTRACTIONS
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Venue:70•GridReftB3•42HendersonRow ©01312260000
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EDINBURGH BOOKFRINGE
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BUDDHISTCENTRE
Venue:215•GridReftGS•30MelvilleTerrace,Marchmont ©01316626699
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EDINBURGH CASTLE
Venue:298•GridRef:E4•CastleHill
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EDINBURGH CENTRALMOSQUE
Venue:48•GridRef:F5•50Potterrow ©Mon-Fri14:00-16:00
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ThismajesticEdinburghlandmarkopensitsdoorstoallthroughoutAugustwiththe DiscoverIslamExhibition(daily)andadynamicprogrammeincluding:topicallectures,e.g WomeninIslam;calligraphyworkshops;ashowcaseofmelodicQur'anrecitation.See websitefordetails.
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EDINBURGH CORN EXCHANGE
Venue:77•GridRef:FI•11NewmarketRd,Slateford ©08701690100*24hrs ©01314430404•www.ece.uk.com
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FARMERS’MARKET
Venue:206•GridReftE3•CastleTerrace ©01312260000 ©www.edinburghcc.com
TheEdinburghFarmers'Marketoffersthefreshesthomegrownproducefromacrossthecountry OperatedbytheEdinburghCityCentreManagementCompanyoneverySaturdayofeverymonth, themarketisvyidelyacknowledgedasthebestinScotland.
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EDINBURGH FESTIVALTHEATRE
Venue:244•GridRef:E5•13-29NicolsonStreet ©01315296000•Mon-SatI1:00-20:00 ©01316621112•www.eft.co.uk
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THE EDINBURGH LITERARYBUSTOUR
Venue:374•GridRef:D2•CharlotteSquare ©08001697410
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THE EDINBURGH PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION CENTRE
Venue:130•GridRef:C3•68GreatKingStreet ©01314496209 ©01314496209
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Venue:144•GridReftCS•23UnionStreet ©01315572479•www.edinburgh-printmakers.co.uk
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EDINBURGH SCULPTUREWORKSHOP
Venue:183•GridRef:A6•25Hawthornvale ©01315514490
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THE EDINBURGH SLEEP CENTRE
Venue:248•GridRef:C3•13HeriotRow ©01315249730
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EIGHTYQUEEN STREET
Venue:80•GridRef:D3•80QueenStreet ©01312265097 ©www.eighty-queen-street.com
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THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING UNION
Venue:380•GridRef:E2•23AthollCrescent
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Venue:132•GridReftC3•67NorthumberlandStreet ©07763856046*11:00-19:00 ElegantandatmosphericvenueinaGeorgianNewTownhousewelcomesTheScottish FurnitureMakersAssociationtotheFringe,availablethroughouttheyearasagallery, meetingortheatrespace.CentrallylocatedoneblocknorthofQueensStreetGardens. BRestrictedaccess.Entrance2yd,2steps.Aud7ydflatNodisabledWC.
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Venue:351•GridReftn/a•Anywhere
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Venue:235•GridReftE4•13Cowgatehead,Grassmarket
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Venue:370•GridRef:E5• HunterSquare
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FETTESMARQUEE
Venue:352•GridRef:AI•EastFettesAvenue ©01312260000
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FettesJazzFestivalisstagedoveraweekendina300-seatMarqueesetinthehistoric College'smagnificentgrounds,just15minsfromPrincesStreet,freeparking.Enjoybars,foodall day,andspectacularEdinburghskylineviewswhilediggingworld-classjazz.
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FRANKENSTEIN PUB
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FRANTIC REDHEAD @ GREYFRIARS KIRKYARD
Venue:340•GridRef:E5•GreyfriarsKirkyard,MainGates
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Venue:339•GridReftE4•Lawnmarket,justwestofBankStreet
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FRINGE PRESS £ PERFORMERS
Venue:2•GridReftE5•Unit3,OldFishmarketClose ©01312260026
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FRINGE SHOP£ BOXOFFICE
Venue:I•GridReftE5•180HighStreet ©01312260026
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GALERIEMIRAGES
Venue:149•GridRef:B2•46aRaeburnPlace ©01313152603
GalerieMiragesisapermanentgalleryhousedina19thCenturybakehouseandisarealfinda treasuretroveofwonderfulitemsfromaroundtheworld.Thegalleryspecialisesinsilverjewellery andisinternationallyrenownedforitsdesigns.
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GEORGE
HOTEL
Venue:377•GridReftD4*19-21GeorgeStreet ©01312267766
Arecent£12mrefurbishmenthasgiventheGeorgestylishandcontemporaryinteriors, re-inventingoneofEdinburgh’smostfamousandestablishedhotels.Luxuriousfurnishings combinewiththeclassicbuildingstogiveatrulyuniquehotelexperienceintheheartof Edinburgh.
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GEORGIANANTIQUES
Venue:306•GridReftLEITH•10PattisonStreet,Leith ©01315537286•Mon-Fri08:30-17:30Sat10:00-14:00NotSun.
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GILDED BALLOONTEVIOT
Venue:14•GridRef:F5•13BristoSquare ©01316681633*Tel09:00-00:00.Counter10:00-04:00
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THE GLADSTONE GALLERY,GLADSTONE'S LAND
Venue:346•GridReftE4•477bLawnmarket ®01312265856
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THE GREEN ROOM
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AliceDanceinWonderland
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VENUE GUIDE
267
AaaaargosoftheSoul 22
AAAStand-Up 22
AaronBergPresentsMacbeth 170
AaronRoss:Daylight 130
AbandonTheatreLimited 79
AbbotMichael 144
AberdeenACappella 130
AberdeenChorusofSweetAdelines 130 Abie 60
AbigailBurdess 22
Abingdon751 182
AbiRobertsGetsHerHitsOut 22
AboundTheatreCompany/LaughingHorse FreeFestival 194
AboutComedy:Stand-UpComedyCourses 22
AboutSufferingTheyWereNeverWrong... (TheTrojanWomen) 160
AboutTheJacobites 22
AboutTurnTheatreCompany 236
AbsentFriends 170
AbsintheMonologues,The 22 AbsintheWithoutLeave 23
Absolute&AlmostBeginnersComedy Course 23
AbsoluteComedyChaos 23 AbsolutelyChopin2 130
AccidentalDeathofaTerrorist 170
AccordingToJason-Chapter I 23 AcousticEdinburgh 130
AcousticEdinburghFestival 130 ActasCompany 184
Act-IVTheatreCompany 47
ActingandCreatingaCharacter 118 Actors’Circle 48,175
ActorsofDionysus 174 Aczel,Edward 45
AdamBloom:LookAtMe,Anybody! 23
AdamBulley&MalcolmMacFarlane 130
AdamHills:Joymonger 23
AdamPottery,The 124 Adamsdale.Will 55
Adolf 170 Adrian 118
Adrian’sEdinburghCityCycleTour 118
AdventureFantastique 23
AeFondKiss 170
AeneasFavershamReturns 24
Aesop’sFables-MichaelMorpurgo 10
AfricanChildren’sChoir 160
African-GhanaianCulturalDrummingancf Dancing 108
Africa’sHeartbeat 160
AfterElectra 170
Afterhours 24
AfternoonDelight-Free 24
AfternoonDelightTheatreCompany 178
AgelinkTheatreInc 184,196
AgeOfAngels 170
AgitoTheatre 194
AINE...(tigone) 170
AirBalloonAcrossAntarctica,An 170
AirebornTheatreCompany 216,231
AiryDelights 130
Aitchison,Bill 232
ajl 28 ajl/freefestival 27
Akkermanjan 130
AlanBearmanMusic 134,147
AlanCarr&FriendsAtTheFringe 24 AlasdairFraser 130
AlasdairFraserandNatalieHaas 130 AlbaFlamenca 108 Albert&Friends 12
Albert&FriendsInstantCircus 10
Albert’sMagicalMysteryTour 10 Alexander,William 152
AlexHorne:Birdwatching 24 AlexYellowleesHotClubQuartet 130 AlicatandSpiegeltentInternational 24 AliceBell 170
Alice-TheMusical 10 AliceinWonderland 108
AliMcGregor’sGardenCabaret 24 AliMcGregor’sLate-niteVariety-niteNight 24 AliMcGregor’sOperaBurlesque 24 AlisonBradley&MigKimpton 190 AlistairBarrie-Obviously 25
A.L.Kennedy:Terror:ThePocket-SizedGuide25 AllAboard 10 AllAboutUs 170
AllatSeawiththeLaughterGang!! 25 AllChange 25
AllDailyMailWritersMustDie 25 AllThePrettyColors 25
AllenWrightAward 118 Allen,Tom 100 AllFall;AllFalling 171 AllIReallyNeedtoKnowILearnedin Kindergarten 171 AlmightyHarrymeetsSally 25 AlmostHaunted 171 AlPitcher-IdiotWind 26 AlternativeMedicine 171
AlyssaKyria:(In)FamousFor5Minutes! 26 AmateurPro-CelebrityKaraoke(Free) 26 AmateurTransplants 69
AmazingBubbleMan,The 13 AmbassadorsofSwing 130
AmeliaJaneHunterisKeithFlipp 171 AMEntertainmentsinassociationwith 2entertain 26
AmericanHighSchoolTheatreFestival,The12,25,160,162-167,169,171,173,177, 180,181,184,199-200,203,205-206, 209,217,219,220,222,227-232,237
AmericanPoodle 171
AmnestyInternational 127
AmnestyInternational&TheCo-operative Bank 94 Amorata 164
Amos,StephenK 95
AmsterdamUndergroundComedyCollective 26
AmusedMooseComedy’sHotStarlets200726
AmusedMooseLaughOffFinal 26
Analogue 208
AnatoleandYerhudi 26
AndCarlLaughed 171
...AndPianoMakeThree 160
AndrewDawson(UK) 114
AndrewJ.Lederer-Free! 27
AndrewLawrence-SocialLeprosyfor Beginners&Improvers 27
AndrewMaxwell-Waxin’ 27
AndrewMcClelland’sMixedTape 27
AndrewO’Neill-Futuristicelectodeathninja9000 27
AndrewWallace/LaughingHorseFreeFestival54 ‘...AndtheWorldWentBaroque!’ 124
AndyJordanProductions 71,238
AndyJordanProductionsandTeatrodei Borgia 189
AndyWatson/LaughingHorseFreeFestival 105 t
AndyWhite/LaughingHorseFreeFestival 58
AndyZaltzman,32,AdministershisEmergency DoseofAfternoonUtopia,StepsBack,and " WaitstoSeeWhatHappens 27 i
AneteGraudina(Violin),AyaKawabata (Piano) 153 |
AngelandtheWoodcutter,The 108 i AngelsandVirginsTheatreCompany 213 1
Anglo-sexy(gaseousnebula!) 27
AnjelikaJinxandWandaKeenan 77 \ AnkleProductions 184 ] Ann,Pam 81
Anne-lsabelMeyerandPeterCroser 143
AnnouncingSceneMonkeys! 28 AnnualExhibition 124
AnnualMozartConcertandElgarEnigma Variations 130 j anthology07 28 sj
Anti-AgeingLookBetterFeelBetterLive Better 172 l
AntonyMurray&Donnchadh6Conaill/ LaughingHorseFreeFestival 104 : ‘AnyQuestions’-theInauguralFestival ChallengeCup 28 .
Ape 172 j
ApesLikeMe 28 j
ApocalypseSoon-Free 28 •
ApocryphalTalesToldintheDark 172 j
Apollo/Dionysus-Part I:Wine/Water&Part2:Order/Chaos 172 J
AquilaTheatreCompanyandAssembly 220
Arab&TheJew,The 108 I
ArboreaMusica: 144
Arcadia 172 (
ArchesTheatreCompany 215
Arclight 172
ArirangGroupofHae-OkJang 131 j
Arirang-LifeandDeath 131 j
ArkleTheatreCompany 90,197,1
ArmageddonandFishcakes 172 1
Armandolannucci’sCharmOffensive 28 '
ArmchairRenaissanceMan 28 ;
ArmstrongsRetroFashionExtravaganza 118
ArnabChanda&GregMcHugh:TicketsStill Available 28
ArnoldWesker’sTheMistress 173 ')
ArnottEnterprises 204
AroundtheWorld...BroadwayandBeyond!160 ,
ArtfeltTheatreCompany 184
Arthur&Marthur’sMidnightComedy Coven-Free 29 f
ArthurSmith-Arturart 29
ArtofLaughter,The 108
ArtofSwimming,The 173 J
INDEX For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
ArtoftheScottishParliament 124
ArtonthePicketLine 124
ArtontheWater 124
ArtistsfortheCaley 124
ArtsEducationalTringPark 164
ArtsintheArgyle 118
Artyfacts!-FreeShow 29
ASBO!TheMusical 160
ASH 173 Ashes 173
AsianInvasion-Free 29
ASKAJapaneseDrumTroupe 147
AslanProductions 181 (AsleepIn)Disorder 173 Assembly 32,60,77,97,114,128,138 144,154,158,191
AssemblyandDirectedbyLarryArrick 62
AssemblyandTimWoods 132
AssemblyinAssociationWithOlivia Wingate 65,107
AssemblyPresentsKahlilAshanti 175 asthemotherofabrownboy... 109
AstronomyForInsects 109 AsYouWere 29 Atheist,The 173 Atkinson,Dan 40
AtomTheatre 213
AtomicSOProductions 213,220
AToZaheer 29 Attempt3.4 173
AttentionPleaseProductions 106
AuCulduLoup(France) 116
AudienceWithAdrienne,An 173 AudiencewithDanaGillespie,An 131 AudiencewithFatherJoiner,An 29 AudiencewithJeremyandJilly.An 29 AudiencewithJohnOtway,An 131 AudiencewithJonathanKay-Fool!,An 30 AudiencewithLordBuckley,An 30 AudiencewithLynnRuthMiller,An 173 AudiencewiththeCrippendales.An 173 AudiencewithTonyWinnSinginginthe Bath,An 30 AudiencewithZiggyStardust'sSister,An 131 Auditioncall.com 211
AuldReekie’sHauntedUndergroundCity Experience 118
AuldReekieTours 118
Aurora/WCSU 167
AustralianComedyManagement 67
AutoAuto 173
Autopilot 173
AxisofEvilProductions 91
AxisTheatreCompany 193 Aye!Productions 109
BabaswordProductions 218
Babble 173
BablakeatDiverseAttractions 168
BabolinTheatreinassociationwithGomito Productions 217
BabyChimpProductions 25
BabywiththeBathwater 173
Bacchae.The 174 Bacchic 174
BachandHandelontheFringe 131 BachandPurcell:ChamberWorks 131 BachforBreakfast 131
BackstageBar@Studio24 118 Bacon/Lautrec 174 BadAshProductions 99
BadBoysofAbridgementpresent 185 BadFilmClub,The 30 Baku,Shango 226 BaldRobinProductions 182
Ballad,The 109 BallerinawholovesB-boyz 109 BallooneyTunes 30
BangOn! 10,131
BangOn!-JunkPercussionWorkshop 10 BangOn!-TheJoyofJunk 131
BankofScotlandtotalART:AndyWarhol 124 Bannatyne-Scott,Brian 156
BarbaraBrodie,MargaretDonaldsonand MaureenKelly 138
BarbedandSpined 174
BarbJungrSingsBobDylan 131 BardinaBox 19
BardsofBangkok,The 174 BarebonesProductions(Philadelphia) 180 Barker,John 49
Barlow,Tim 235
BarnabyBrown:OrphanExtraordinaire 174 Barrie:ALifeinStories 174 Barrie,Alistair 25
BarryCastagnolaandMarthaHowe-Douglas97 BarryCastagnola:MondeoMan 30 BarryCryer-TheElephantinthePub 30 BarryFox-ThoughtsofaSimpleton 30 Basden.Tom 100 BasementTheatreCompany 190 Basetheatre 116 BasicTraining 175 BatesandEmersonfeaturingCatriona TheRingmaster’Knox 39 BattleforEire,The 109 BattleofStalingrad,The 109 BattlingKatrinaandOtherNastyWater Nymphs-FreeFringe 31 BBCAsianNetwork 31 BBCRadio4 28,31,36,47,63,69,120BBCRadio4’sStarsoftheFuture 31 BBCRadioScotland 71,120
BBCStandupshowlive! 31 BBC/2ENTERTAIN 31
BeaHollandandSamanthaSanns 66 Beacon,The 207 BeanBarZambuka 109 ‘Bear’ 88
BeaStarinaJugglingShow! 10 BeatingoftheRussianHeart 131 ‘BeatOff’DirtyYanks 31
Beaty,Daniel 188 Beaux’Strategem.The 175 BeckettinaBucket 175 BedAndBreakfast 175 BedsideStory 175 BedtimeStories 175
BeethovenDiabelliVariations 131 BeethovenforBreakfast 132 BeetleTheatreCompany,The 225
Beg 207 BeginnersGuidetoFringeGreatness,A 175 Beginner’sGuidetoGermanHumour!,A 31 BelhavenBrewery 127 Believe-LindaMarlowe 175
Beilin,Eirlys 45
BellydanceDiaries‘07:Moretruetalesfrom Cairo NO
BellydancinginLeeds-FreeShow 175 BellyofaDrunkenPiano 132 (be)longing 175 BelowtheFringe 31
BeltUp(NothingtoSee/Hear) 228 Bench,The • 175 BenchmarkHouseProductions 93 benchtoursProductionsLtd 217
BennieOthella&TheJetsTheMusicalTrue-Crime StoryofanAmericanIdol...andHer ExtremelyJealousBackupSinger 160
BennyBoot,TommyMack,ColinOwens,Mark Talbot/LaughingHorseFreeFestival 47
Bentley,Liz 69
Beowulf 10
Beowulf&Beer 175
BernieKukoff,JonathanPollard,JonCutlerin associationwithPaulLucas Productions 183
BestiaryofAuthors,A 124
BestLaidMarketingPlans 3I‘
BestofEdinburghComedy2007-The ShowcaseShow 32
BestofIrishComedy 32
BestofLongLiveComedy-Free,The 32 BestofScottishComedy 32
BestofSoYouThinkYou’reFunny? 32
BestofT-Break,The 132 BestoftheFest2007 32
BestWestern 32
BettyBlueconRemolacha(BettyBluewith Beet) NO
BetweentheDevilandtheDeepBlueSea 176 BetweentheWorlds 176
BevanandBrowneareTerrified-Free 33
BevanandBrowne/LaughingHorseFree Festival 33
Bewes,Rodney 220 BeyondAppearances 124
BeyondtheChariots 176
B.G.Touring 16
Bianca 132
BigBandSwing 132
BigClockProductions 217
BigDeeBrothers,The 42
BigFilling:ThisTimeit’sPie-sonal,The 11
BigFishProductions 228
BiggerPicture,The 11
BiggerThanJesus 176
BigHairBros 41
BiginJapan(orThreeStevesandaBob) 176
BIGpictureperformance 115
BigScissors 170
BigSister 176
BigSpiritTheatreCo. 183
bigTOEProductions 215
BigUglyMonsterandtheLittleStone Rabbit,The 11 269
INDEX
BigValueComedy
BigValueComedyShow-Early BigValueComedyShow-Late BigVillageTheatreCompany
ProductionsLtd
BillDewar/PBH’sFreeFringe
BillHicks:SlightReturn Billings,Ian BillyandtheBwca
Binari-TheSpiritoftheBeat BindProductions
Birdland Birmingham-SouthernCollegeTheatre Bishop,(Alabama)
Bitches’JohnBall,The BitSketchy BiuroPodrozy
Black&WhiteRainbow
BLACKCANProductions
BlackComedyByPeterShaffer
BlackHartEntertainment
BigWoodenHorseTheatreforYoung BigPeopleWowinAssociationwithRichardJordan 12 209 62 176 33 206 79,174,186 181 138 33 132 18,198
BlackhawkChorus,The BlackPlague,The BlackSeeds,The BlackSheep,The blackSKYwhite(Russia) 109
BlackTieBand 142 Blair,Cameron 74 Blazin’Fiddles 132
BlindGurlandTheCrips 132 BlindSummitTheatre 114 BloodBrothers 177
BloodBrothers(PlayVersion) 177 BloodConfession 177 BloodfromStone 160 BloodWedding 177 Bloom,Adam 23 BlossomFell,A 177
BlueBoxTours,AnthonyFieldAssociates andFestivalHighlights 200
BlueMasque 181
BluePebbleTheatreCompany 226
BluesBrothersBanned 132
BluesBrothersDoItInEdinburgh 132
BlueStreakProductions 232
BlunderbusGroovyPuppetryWorkshop 11
BlunderbusTheatreCompany 11-12,18
BobbyCarrollwithLaughingHorseFree Festival 56
BMinorMass-JSBach 132
BobCheeversandDanBritton
BobDoolally: 1967Fortyyearson
BobDowneLive&Swingin’
Bohemians
Bombers’Row
BonhamsAuctioneersandValuers
BonnetBlue,The Bonny&Read
BookClub-All-NewFightingYears,The BoomChicago Bor,Joe
BorstalBoy
BottleArt Bottlefed Bouncers
BouncyCastleMacbeth Bowman,Gill BoyandHisAxe
BoyandtheDogWhoWalkedtothe Moon,The 11 BoyFriend,The 160 BoyWhoCriedTheatreCompany,The 203 BrahmsatTeatime 133
BrainEmporium,The 190 BrandNew 133
Branko&Branka-TheCroatianMagic Sensation 34
BratchpieceFamilyShow,The 34 BratProductions 216
BreakerMorant 178 BreakfastwithTheBickersons 34 BreakfastwiththeRomantics 160 BreakingtheSeal 34 BreakOut 34
Breathe/EscalatorEastToEdinburgh 200 Brechin,Sandy 133
Brechin,Wilkinson,Martin 133 Breen,Harley 53
BrendanHunt:FiveYearsInAmsterdam 35 BrendonBurns:SoISupposeThisIs OffensiveNow 35
Brian&Krysstal’sPick’n’Mix-Free 35 BrianDamage&Krysstal/PBH’sFree Fringe 35,82
BrianLongwell-LaughingHorseFree Fringe 57
BridgetChristie-TheCourtOfKing Charles 35
BridgetotheStars,A 178 BriefHistoryofMagic-FreeShow,A 35 Brigstocke,Marcus 35 BrimstoneandTreacle 178 BringingintheSheep-Free 35 BritishGuidetoWorldPeace,A 35 BritishPianoMusic 133 BrodiesLLP 125
Brodkin,Simon 92 BrokenThreads 124 Brass,Larah 34 Brown,Colin 122
BrownElyseProductionsinconjuctionwith 20%TheatreCompanyandJohnnyBelle Productions 229
Bruce,Bill 57 Bruce,Ian 158
BryanLaceyandLucyJagger/PBH’sFree Fringe 67
BuddhistMeditation 118
Bulger,Kenneth 68
BuoOneTheatreandTheHarrodian 205 Burach 133
Burdess,Abigail 22 Burke,Helen 178
BurklynYouthBallet 108
BurmaCampaign(UK)andLouiseChantal, The 201 Burn,Holly 54 Burns,Brendon 35
124 220 178 178 143 178 178
BurnsForA’That
133
BurpleBrothers,The 11 BusyNight 178
Butch-AQueen’sStruggleToBecomeA King 36
ButlerDidIt!?,The 178
ButterflyClub-OnTheWingTouring 34 BuxtehudeandFriends 133
BuxtehudeCompleteOrganWorks 133 ByeByeEdinburgh 36
CabaretAuschwitz
CabaretDecayUnlimited 110
CabaretTechne/EscalatorEastTo Edinburgh 199 Caddy,Julian 154 Cadenza 133
CadenzaattheFringe 133
CafeCantante 110 CaimhMcDonnell 56
Cakes(RoisinConaty&CarolineGinty), The 36 CalArtsFestivalTheater 173,199,210,237
Caledon 133
CaledonianFolk&BluesAtTheGuildford 133
Callate! 178 CallMrRobeson 179
CalmProductions 186
Calway,Gareth
CambridgeFootlights
CambridgeUniversityADC
Byrne,Jason 60 Bzhezhinska,Alina 144 0178 228 47 16,172 140
Cameo
CameraObscuraandWorldofIllusions
CamerataRitmata
Cameron,Rhona
Camille-LaFilleDuCirque
CampaignforStingforNolte
Campbell,Craig
CanadianBartenderatButlins
CanalCafeTheatre
CanofWorms
CanYouGetAWorldRecordInRapWith
CapeRichardCoughlan?
CappellaDanceCompany
Allsorts,A
CaptainCorelli’sMandolin
Captured CarbootTheatre
CareyMarx:SincerityAside
Carlin,Stephen
CarpeDiemProductions
CarpetPeople,The Carroll,Clive
Carter,Keith
Carthy,Martin
CarusandtheTrueBelievers
Casen,Petra
CaseStudiesWineSchool
CA$HinCHRIST!
Cassani,Roberto
Cassels.Joe
Castagnola,Barry
179 124 134 | 501 134 134I
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226 0000
For all your
call 0131
CastleRocks:BreakableChampionships 270
CastoffsYouthTheatreGroup 167
CatandNoMouse 12
Catch-a-Haiku 14
CathedralChoirConcerts 134
CathedralFestivalEucharists 134
CathedralFestivalEvensongs 135
CathedralLate-NightChoralConcert 135
CathedralLunchtimeConcerts 135
CathedralOrganAnniversaries 135
CathedralOrganPromenades 135
CathedralSteinwayInauguralRecital 135
CathedralSteinwayYoungPerformers 135
CatherineSemark&PhilippaWallerwith GildedBalloonProductions 104
Catriona 179
CatrionaMcKayandChrisStout 135
Cats3000 U9
CaughtonTape 179
Caulfield,Jo 62
CaveoftheGoldenCalf,The 179
CelebratetheMusicoftheScottishHarpin HistoricRosslynChapel 135
CelebratetheMusicoftheScottishHarp 135
CelebrationofScottishBeer,A 121
CelticCollective 18
CentotreCabaret 135
CentreforFestival&EventManagement(CFEM), SchoolofMarketing,TourismandLanguages, NapierUniversityBusinessSchool 120
CentreStageTheatreCompany 234
CEOClub 124
CertifiedMale 180 Cfilm ' 120
CFKA 224
ChamberCantatas 135
ChambersManagement 27,48,60
ChameleonTheatreCompany 216
ChampagnewithKathleenFerrier 135
ChanceTheatre 186
Changeling,The 180
Change:TheUpcomingWarwithIran 180 ChangeMacbeth 180
Chaplin 180
CharlotteHudsonandLeilaHackettTwoLeftHands 36 Chav! It’saMusicalInnit 180
CheGuevaraontheFringe-EvonneKeren StrikesBack 37
CherrySmoke 180
CherwellSchool 115 Chicago 160
ChickenBonesfortheTeenageSoup 181
Chickenshed 109
ChicosMambo 114
ChiefFullmoonerAndrewMaxwell,SirTimothy Fitzhigham,LadyCarol,ZooNation& SpecialFestivalGuests 73
ChildoftvProductions/LaughingHorseFree Festival 60
ChildrenofEden 160
Children’sLetterstoGod 160
ChimericProductions 132
ChimericProductionsattheEstablishment 76
ChineseTraditionalMusic 135
ChoiceofHercules,The 161 Cho-inTheatre(Korea) 108
ChokePoint 181
Choon-Hyang:TrueLove 161 ChopinafterLunch 136
ChoralClassicsbyCandlelight 136 Chortle 88
Chowdhry,Paul 82
ChrisBrooker&LaughingHorseFree Festival 85
ChrisCox-EverythingHappensForA Reason 37
ChrisMcCausland&LaughingHorseFree Festival 37
ChrisMcCausland’sPlanes,Trains&Shameful Ordeals-Free 37
ChristelMeyers,TamsinMendelshon,Zelma Jacobs,DarrenThornberryAriaSouder,Denver Jacobs,ChrisBrownandmanymore 155 ChristianReilly-HowtoRock 37 Christian,TheJew,TheMuslimandThe Geordie.The 37
ChristinaDavis-Sex 37
Christopher&MichaelMulvey 235 ChroniclesofaSleeplessMoon 181
ChurchillStolemySoundbite-FreeFestival 37 Cinderella 12 CircaBurlesque 108 CircusforSuccess 12 CircusofHorrors,The 111 CirquedeSabotage 39 CirqueSurreal 111 CityArtCentre 124-125,128
CityoftheDeadHauntedGraveyardTour 181 CKP 72,75,79,82
CKPbyarrangementwithAshleyBoroda 58 CKPbyarrangementwithBeyond Compere 41
CKPbyarrangementwithKarushi Management 72
CKPbyarrangementwithLisaWhiteat GloriousTalent 51
CKP,HackneyEmpire&GildedBalloon 47 Claire’sKitchen 203
ClareJones(piano) 154
ClarelynnRose,HeartwoodMusic 120 Clark,Dan 40,148 Clarke,Des 42 Clarke,Marcus 71 Clark,Laurence 102 Class 181 ClassicalGuitarandWorldMusic-Neil Wilson 136
ClassicalGuitarRecital 136 ClassicEntertainment! 39
ClassStageProductions 181
Claytime 12 Clay2007 124 CleverTitle,A 39 ClipaTheater(Israel) 115 Clockwork 233 ClockworkProductions 119 Closer 181 CloseUpTheatre 198 ClownmimeGroup,Taiwan 21 CLUBcollective 124 ClubNoir 111 ClubSandwich-FreeShow 39
ClubVague clubWESTproductions
ClydebuiltPuppetTheatre Coach,The CoastToCoast Coat Coffee Coffey,Jo Coitophobia ColdComfort
CollapsibleTheatreCompany Collector,The Collins,Matthew Collywobbles
98,131-132,230 18 181 181 181 181 62 181 181 18,169 181 55 39
ColonnadesTheatreLab/MarketTheatre, The Comeback,The ComediansTheatreCompanyand Comedian,TheUnderbellyProductions
ComedyandCake
Comedy&That/PBH’sFreeFringe ComedyClub4Kids. ComedyGala2007 ComedyontheSquare ComedyReserve ComedySportzUK&LaughingHorseFree Festival
ComedySportzUK@TheFreeFestival ComedyTheatreofBucharest Comedytrain ComedyZone,The ComeFly!ComeDream! ComeHorseracingatMusselburgh
ComicRacecourseAngels/LaughingHorseFreeFestival CompagniedesMersduNord Company CompanyChordelia
ConcentrationOfJosefBrown,The Concerto/ChoralConcertwithMr.Daniel Faltus.The ConcertsatStMichaels ConcreteDreams
ConfesiondeSangreProductions
Confessionisgoodforthesoul ConfessionsofaLogicalMind2-NowI ConfessionshaveaHeadacheofJulianPo,TheConsciousTheatre
ConsequentTheatre
ConsonanceDaCamera ConsonanceFantasia
ConsonanceProductions Container,The Contraganda
ConversationsonPowerandFreedom ConversationWithEdithHead,A Cooper,Shelley
Cordell,Marshall 7 CornExchangeNewbury&Signalto CorpusNoise,TheChrist!
39 39 53 12 39 10,40
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Coughlan,Richard CountingToInfinity CoupleofBlaguards.A 271
CourtyardReadings 119
CoveredinLove(That’sWhatSheSaid) 182
Cowards,Tony 47
Cowboys&Indians(Dot,NotFeather) Free 40
CowgateCartoonatthe.JazzBar 40
Cpresents 45,47,138,207,213
CPTheatreProductions 205
CraigHill-Makin’aBigSong&Dance 40
CraigRicciShaynak/LaughingHorseFree Festival 40
Crash&BurnTheatre 228
Crave 182
CrawlingAfterStrawberries 174
CricketontheMoon 182
CrimeandPunishment 183
Crippendales.The 173
CripToNite 190
CriticalIncident,The 119
CrocDoesn’tEatChicken! 12
CrocProductions 238
CrossandtheSwitchblade,The 183 CrossBorderBand 158
CrowdedLogicTheatreCompany 180
CrowShowinassociationwithEscalator EasttoEdinburgh,The 15
CruelIntentions 183
CrumpetTheatreCompany 184
CrushedPetalArtsCollective 223
CrystalClear 183
Ctheatre 12,223
Curious 175 Curious&Company 194
Currie,Douglas 198
CurseoftheWerewolf 183
CursedBonesOfLeonardLe-Bec,The 183 CygnetTheatre 175,207
o :
DabaliTheatre 112
Dae-guCityModernDanceCompany 115
DaejeonCivicYouthChoir,The 136 Dai(Enough) 183
Dalton,James 155
DamagedOtterTheatreCompany 220 Damascus 184
DanAtkinsonKnowsThatHeKnows Nothing 40
DanceBase 111,112,119
DanceBasepresents...Global 111
DanceBasepresents...HipHopScotch 12
DanceBasepresents...Quantum 111
DanceBasepresents...Stratospheric 111
DanceBasepresents...Timeless 112
DanceClassesforEveryone 119
Dance-FormsProductions 112
Danceforms’The37thInternational Choreographers’Showcase 112
Dancer,Geoffrey 131,154
DancingForth 112
DancingShadowsTheatreCompany 173
DanClark:Unfangled 40
Danger! (Mouse) 184
DanielTownes-Seriously 40
DannyWorthington/MerseyUncutComedy Kollective/PBH’sFreeFringe 49
DanSkinnerandTomVerrall 39 Danton’sDeath 184
DanWillis:Astage,amic,somejokesFree 41
DaphneGodsonandLeonCoates 138 DareProtoPlay 119 DaretobeDigital 119 DarkandStormyNight,A 184 DarknessWithin 184
DarshanSanghrajka/LaughingHorseFree Festival 105
DastardlyProductions 162 DatingGame,The 184 DavidBatchelor:Unplugged 125 DavidBenson-NothingButPleasure 41 DavidBroughtonandHelenBews(Piano) 162 DavidHeffron-Honest 41 DavidKnox&DeanLotheringtonpresent 167 DavidO’Doherty:It’sDavidO’Doherty Time 41
DavidPurdie,JimDrifeandWalter Nimmo 222 DavidSneddon+ChrisTownsend (AcousticSessions) 136 DavidVeron&DickLee 136DavidWard-TheWholeTruthandNothing But...’ 41DavidZanthorPresents‘MonsieurDeReve’AFreeMagicShow 41 Davis,Tanyalee 98 DayInDigNation,A 184 DayintheDeathofJoeEgg,A 184 DazedAndConfused-Free 41 DazzleExhibitions 125 Dazzle-50ContemporaryJewellers 125 deJong,Neel 115 DeadforaLiving 41 DeadLiving 184 DeadMan’sCurveBall 184 DeafinitelyTheatre 215 DeafShepherd 136 Deafy’sIslandDiscs(Free) 42 DeanFriedman-InConcert 136 DearBrutus 161 DearFutureWife 42 DearHeart 184 DearlyDeported 184 DebbieDoesDallas-TheMusical 184DeborahFrances-White’s‘HowtoGetAlmost AnyonetoWanttoSleepWithYou’ 42 DecaffinationofKofiAnnan,The 42 DecayUnlimited(France) 110
DeepImpactTheatreCo. 215 Deering,Rob 89 Deetour 42 DefendingtheCaveWoman 42 Delamere,Neil 79 Delfino,Jessica 93
DeltaProductions 186
DemacoRocketProductions:Andrea Cusumano&CentralSaintMartins CollegeofArtandDesign 192 DemarcoRocketProductions 156,178,181, 196,224DemarcoRocketProductions:Glenalmond College 224
DemarcoRocketProductions:Magico TheatreCompany 199,227
DemarcoRocketProductions:Pipin TheatreCompany 212
DemarcoRocketProductionsTrident TheatreCompany 178,219 Denied 184 DependableMarriage,A 185 DesClarke-Destiny 42 DesertIslandDances 112 DesignshopUK 124 DetailEvents 122
Devil,Chess:ABurlesque!,The 185 Devlin’sDaily 43 DianeMorgan,SullyO’Sullivan,Tom Wrigglesworth 22
DiaryofAnneFrank,The 185
DickensUnplugged-TheCompleteWorks ofCharlesDickens(Abridged) 185 Dickinson,Johnny 136 DickLeeSeptet 137
DiddyFingersStellaRatner:FreeEntry 43
DidoandAeneas 161
DieselTheaterProductions 173
DietofWorms 43
DietofWormson(Melted)Ice 43
DifferentActsEveryDay 123
DifferentKettleofFish,A 43
DingMillers,The 193,231 DinnerParty,A 185 DirectedByRichHall 32 DirectionsTheatre 214 DirktheAstronaut 185
DirtyLinenandNew-Found-Land 185 Discotivity.The 43 DiscoverIslamExhibition 125
Disestablishment,The 51
DislocatedProductions 208
Disney:FringeFantasia 161
Disney’sHighSchoolMusical 162
Dissentertainment 217
DiverseAttractions 216
DivineRetribution? 186
DizzyDevelopmentsandLaughingHorse FreeFestival 43
DizzyHighway,The 43
DoctorDeepak’sMidniteSurgery 43
DoctorFaustus 186
DoctorOwsleyExperiment 146,186
DoctorSteinbyJonathanNorth 186
DoesAMonsterLiveNextDoor? 12
Dog-EaredCollective,The 174
Dogfight 186
Dogon 125
DoingMyBit 186
DoktorCocacolamcdonaldsTheOneMan RockOpera. 44
Don’tLetthePigeonDrivetheBus! 12
DonaldMack-Renegade-LiveandFree 44
DoSomething,Martin! 44
DO-Theatre(Russia) 113
DoubleDutch 186
DoubleEdge 209
DoubleEdgeDrama 186,237
DoubtUSProductions-PBHFreeFringe 31
DougieC-LaughingHorseFreeFestival 35
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DownHome 216
DowntoEarthTheatreProductionsinassociation withCalipoTheatreCompany 238
Dracula 186
Dracula...avariationbyBoList 186
Dragon’sMen 202
Dresser,The 186 DroppingToZero 186
Dr.Sketchy’sBurlesqueArtSalon 119 Druid 235 Druthers 112
DuckVariations 186
DulcineaLangfelder&Co(Canada) 116 Dulsori 110,119
DulsoriWorkshop-WildBeatDancing Feet! 119
DumbShowinassociationwithCock andBullProductions 231
Dunbar,Karen 64
DuncanOakley’s68BumcrackSpecial 44
DundeeJuniorShowtimeChoirandthe FreevoiceSingers 157
DundeeSchoolsMusicTheatre 160
Dunlop,Dougie 44
DurhamRevue,The 23
DutchEagles,The 158
DyeYoung/StayPretty 186
DyingOfTheLight,The 186
DylanThomasinLondon 186
DylanThomas:ReturnJourney-Bob Kingdom,(OriginalDirectionBy AnthonyHopkins) 187
EaglesofDeathMetal 137
EarlyEdition,The 44
EartrumpetProductions 219 East 187
EasternAnglesandCompanyofAngels/ EscalatorEasttoEdinburgh 231 East-West/Caveflowers 112
EbonyDuo 137
ECCM 119
EchoTheatricalProductions 164,168
Eclipse 112 EdCom7 32,40-41,58-59,71,98,187
EddiReaderandBand 153
EddyBrimsonIsFree...(buttheremight beawhip-round) 44
EddyBrimson/LaughingHorseFreeFestival 44
Edgar,Kim 137
Edinburgh-anArtist’sView 125
EdinburghandBeyond 45
EdinburghBookFringe 119
EdinburghBookLovers’Tour,The 119
EdinburghFarmers’Market 119
EdinburghFestivalSymphonyOrchestra 155
EdinburghFestivalVoluntaryGuides Association 120
EdinburghGraduateTheatreCompany 231
EdinburghGrandOpera 157
EdinburghInter-FaithAssociation 121
EdinburghLiteraryBusTour 119
EdinburghMakars,The 195
EdinburghMusicTheatre 161
EdinburghPeople’sTheatre 196
EdinburghPhilharmonicOrchestra 130
EdinburghPhotographicSociety 126
EdinburghPrintmakers 128
EdinburghRenaissanceBand 137
EdinburghRenaissanceBand’sEarlyMusic Show 137
EdinburghSculptureWorkshop 126 EdinburghSleepCentre 122
Edinburgh’sOldandNewTownsWalking Tour 119
EdinburghStudioOpera 169
EdinburghSymphonyBaroque 131,143,158
EdinburghTheatreArts 236
EdinburghUniversitySavoyOperaGroup 163 EdlianPianoTrio 137
EdMiller 149
EdO’Meara/LukeMcQueen/LaughingHorse FreeFringe 24
EdwardAczel-TrustMeThereisNoHope (Free) 45
EdwardAlbee’sDieZoogeschichte 187 EdwardBeale-alyricalevocationofwhat itfeelsliketobeinanunspoiledScottish wilderness 125
Edward’sTheatreCompany 165,228 EdWeeksandTomBell 100
EffingandBlindingCabaret! 187 EggTheatre,The 228-229 80’sLuke 47
EightyQueenStreetJazzFestival 138 EirlysBeilin: Reality-check 45 EKPerformance 193 EleanorTiernan-Help 187 ElectricCabaret,The 45g ElectricMouseComedy/LaughingHorse ^ FreeFestival 49
ElementsOfStyle,The 187 Elevator,The 187 ElFunounGroup(Scotland) 200 ElgaronPiano 138 ElgarRecital 138 ElgarSongs 138
ElizabethWoolven,GeoffreyMadell.Alan Graham 148
Ella,Marilyn,Marlene&Me 162 ElmertheElephant 12 Elves&TheShoemaker,The 12 Emergence-See! 188
Emperor’sNewClothes,The 12 EnchantedCastle,The 12 EnchantedLovers-ANewDido,The 162 Encounters 188
EndOfEverythingEver,The 188 EndOfEverythingEver,PastHalfRemembered, MyLongJourneyHome-Nie Trilogy,The 188 EndoftheWorldandOtherConcerns, The 45 England 188
Engler,Jeremy 34,49 EnglishTeacher,The 188 Ensemble 169 EnsemblePhilarmonica 144 EntertainersandFurElise.The 162 Equity 121 EricaFeeProductions 175
EscapefromBitchpants(Free) 45 EscapeRoutes 188 EscapingHamlet 189 EssentialTheatreCompany 200
EstablishmentatSoCo 45 EstablishmentJazz 138 EstablishmentLive 47
Establishment:WiredforSound,The 138 EsuapimCulturalTroupe 108 EternusRebellus 211
EthicsofProgress,The 189 EugeneOnegin 189
Eurafrica 47
Eurobeat-AlmostEurovision 162
Europrats-A 12StarRevue! 47
EUTC 56
EUTCandHi5TheatreCompany 192
EvaCassidy-Songbird 138 Eve 189 EverestCulturalMela 112 EverymanYouthTheatre 21
ExADUSTheatreCompany 165 ExcuseMyDust 189
ExeterUniversityTheatreCompany 200
Exiled:GospelAccordingtoHollywood 138 ExitsandEntrances-AtholFugard 189 ExposureTheatre 192 Extant 187 ExtremeDanceCompany 112
ExtremepresentsUnityandRhythm 112 Extropia 189
ExYoungPleasance 190 EyeballTheatre 180
Fabulous‘First’atOceanJewellery 125 FailedStates 162
FaithBrown&HerBoysintheBuff 47
FaithBrownUpFront 47
Falconer,Joyce 194
Famished 162
FamousLastWords 190
FamousTasteofScotlandandThreeScottish Tenors 168
FannyandFaggotbyJackThorne 190 Farrington,lain 133,138
FascinatingRhythms 138
FastForwardTheatre 169
FatCatProductions 12,15,181
FatHandProductions 102
FatLipDrama 200
Fatboy 190
Father,The 190
FatTongue 47
FatToTheFuture 47
FaureRequiembyCandlelight 142 Faustus 190
FawnsReid&RosyNaylor 124
Fay,Isabel 57
FBYO:DarlingtonandtheDalesYouth Orchestra 138
FBYO:EdinburghSchoolsGospelChoir 138
FBYO:EdinburghSchoolsJazzOrchestra 139
FBYO:EdinburghSchoolsWindEnsembleand ConcertBand 139
FBYO:EdinburghSecondarySchools
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Orchestra
FBYO:FifeYouthConcertBandandthe
FBYO:KingdomFiddlersFifeYouthOrchestra
FBYO:FifeYouthOrchestraandPercussion Ensemble
FBYO:JugendkapelleLindau
FBYO:KatabaticWinds
FBYO:MidlothianYouthOrchestraand BrassBand
FBYO:MorayConcertBrass
FBYO:NationalYouthStringOrchestraof Scotland
FBYO:NYCoSTrainingChoirandNational
FBYO:BoysChoirPerthYouthOrchestra
FBYO:PerthYouthOrchestraEnsembles
FBYO:RSAMDYouthWorksMusic Orchestra
FBYO:StMary’sMusicSchoolString
FBYO:TheEnsembleLydianOrchestra
FBYO:WestofScotlandSchoolsConcert Band
FBYO:WestofScotlandSchoolsSymphony Orchestra
FeastofSong&LightClassicalMusic,A FecundTheatre Fellay,Christophe Feltonfleet@TheFringe
139 139 139 139 139 139 139 140 140 140 140 140 140
140 162 226 136 205 202 154 198 148 125 120 140 118,120-122 18,33,41,52,87,131,166, 196,202,204,231120
FemaleoftheSpecies,The FencedEden Ferrard,David Ferrato,Yolanda Ferries,Gordon FestivalArt@TheBMA FestivalCafe,The FestivalDebate,The FestivalFM FestivalFolkattheOak FestivalFringeSociety FestivalHighlights FestivalHighlights FestivalofFilmShorts FestivalofFootball 47 FestivalofSpiritualityandPeace 118,128,153 FettesJazzFestival 140-141FewLittleDrops-TheExtraordinaryLife
FictitiousofWater,AProductions
FieldStudy
FifthWordTheatre Films,The Filter
FilthySix@TheLOT,The FindMe
FindMeaPrimitiveMan FireflyProductions
FirehouseTheaterCompany,The FiresofEdinburgh,The FiringPin
5BeatstotheBar 190 5633TheatreCompany,The 160 *****TheScotsman-Free 47 FiveWaysProductions 181,206 Flame&Fury 112 FlamencoconFusion 112 FlamencoFlow 113 FlamencoforKids 13 FlamencoforLunch! 113 FlamencoFridays@Studio24 113 FlamencoHipHopFusion 113 Flanders&Swann 141 Fleming,Calum 16 Flesh 190
FliegendeBautenandAssembly 159 FlightintoEgypt,The 190 FlintlockTheatre 186 Florists,The 190 FlowerLionCompany(Korea) 220 FlowerPower 190 FluellenTheatreCompanyinAssociation withTheDylanThomasCentre 186 Fluff 190 FluffProductions 206 Fluke,Vince 69 FlyingCarpetTheatre 184,189 FlyintheJam 106 FlyRightDanceCompany:TeaDance 141 FlytotheMoonandSingalongwithMr Boom 13 FNGR-SPK 113 FollowMe 190
Fonn’sDuthchas:LandandLegacy 125 FoodiesattheFestivalwithTopScottish Chefs 120
FooFighters 142 Footballer’sBoyfriend 190 Footlights-WhamBam 47
ForFolk/Nature’sInspiration-Piano Recital 142 Force9/2 162
ForGod’sSake! 191
ForgottenVoices 191
ForthChildrensTheatre 169 40sFeatherFlingingFun 108 40FeatheredWinks 191 45minutes 191
190 230 232 141 190 141 209 236
Fortyyearsagotoday-Autumn 1967 125 Foster,Allan 119,121
FoulPlayProductions 185
4AttheFringe 47
FourBadMen-FreeLate-nightStand-up 47 FourOnTheFloor 47
FourthAngelTheatre 232
FourWenchesandaFreeForAll 48 Fox,Barry 30
Fox,Julian 238
FrameworkProductions 211 g
FrancescaMartinez:InDeep 48'
FrancesCooper,AnneLewisandColin Dundas 158
FrankandDolly 191
FrankensteinPub 113,167
FrankieBoyle-Morons,ICanHealYou 48
FrankoMusicandDramaTheatre 169 Frank’sAimIsTrue 191
0131
FrankSanazi&TheIraqPack
FrankSkinnerStand-up
FranticRedheadProductions
93 48 14,206,223
Free&EasyWeekend 48
Free-BestinStand-up-99ClubRoyalMile 48 FreeComedyCocktail 48
FreeDailyWalksDowntheRoyalMile 120
Freedomfortherecorder! 142
FreeEveningConcerts 149
FreefallTheatre(withChaste) 211
FreeFestival 39
FreeFestival-RickKiesewetterandDuncan Edwards 47
FreeFringeBreakfastShow 48
FreeIllegalWasteTVandVideo=Radioshow49
Free:KerplunskyandThePope
FreeMouseketeers-Free!,The FreeMusicattheMuseum
French,The
FreshFacesAtTheFreeFringe
Fretwell,Stephen
Fribo
FrictionTheatre 115 Friedman,Dean 136
FriendsofMansfieldTraquairCentre 127
FriendsoftheWesternBuddhistOrder 118
Friggonometry-Free! 49
FringeAnnualGeneralMeeting 120
FringePosterCompetition 125
FringeSunday 120
FringeTaster,A 191 FrockHorror 192
FromJamesBondtoAlexander 49
FromOztoEdinburghviaBroadway 162
FrontRowinEdinburgh 120 Frost.Vanessa 42
FruitsofLife,The 192 ‘F’Show,The 49 Fuerzabruta 192
FugueFugitive 192
FullMonty,The 162
FullMoonShow,The 113
Fummey,Bruce 22
FunctionFactoryTheatre 222
FundraisingExhibition 127
FuneralforDonQuijote,A 192
FuneralGames 192
FunkingCoolJazz 142
FunnyBones 13
FunnyBusinessstarringFraserHooper 13
FunnyValentines,The 142
FunnyWomenattheFringe 49
FunnyWomen-LaughingHorseFree Festival 49,120,194
FunnyWomenWorkshops 120
FusedVisionProductions 153
FutureRuins 205
GaeliccultureintheCapital
Gaelicmusicians/storytellers
GalerieMirages
GallimaufryPerformingArts
GaloisDeGaulle
Gamarjobat
Game? 274
INDEX
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FirstStopTheatreCompany Fish‘n’Ships FittingsMultimedia FitzHigham.Tim FitzTheatre 226 0000
238 216 12 195 71 168
142 142 125-126 144,225 192 89 193
24 hour box office at www.edfringe.com
GameTheory 193
Gappad 219
GarethFestivalRichardsandWillStopha/Free 105
Garibaldi! 193
GarvieBagpipes 145
Gary:TankCommander 50 Gaughan,Dick 142
(GayDisabledTransexual)LoveStoryToldtoa TicketInspectoratAltonTowers,A 193
GaySlaveHandbook 193
GBH 142
Gecko 108 Genesis 50
GentlyProgressiveBehemoth,The 50 Gent,Roland 31
GeorgianAntiques 126
GeraldineQuinn-Sexdeathbowie 50 Gervais,Ricky 89
GetARealJobPromotions 191
GetCape.WearCape.Fly! 143
GetKeithCarter 50
GetUpStandUp! 50 GetYourWarOn 113
GHSTheatreCompany 200 GiaNicGroup 192 Gilbert,Rhod 88
GildedBalloonProductions 14,24,30, 32,37,50,52,53,64,66,71,84,89, 92,94,106-107,128,171,191,216
GildedBalloonProductions&Andrew TaylorManagement 52,73
GildedBalloonProductionsandAustralian ComedyManagement 27
Gilded BalloonProductionsand Drags Aloud 94
GildedBalloonProductions&Oran MorE! 189,195
GildedBalloonProductionsandRegular Music 54
GildedBalloonProductions&Velocity BoyProductions 75,84
Gill Bowman-IntheFootstepsof Clarinda 143
GiraffeandThePellyandMe,The 13 GirlandDean 50
GirlFridayProductions 167
Gladstone’sBag 149
GlanceatNewYork,A 193
GlennWool-PromisesPromises 51
GlobalSnoring 193
GlobalWarning 51
GlobeTouring 220
GlynnHighlightsNicholasGroup-Festival 180
GlynnNicholasGroup/NoMates Productions-FestivalHighlights 162
Godspell 162
God’sPotterySavestheWorld! 51
Goed,Ontroerend 224
Go4ltYouthTheatreinassociationwith TheatreObjectiv 208
goHERO 39
GoingUnderground 193
Goldberg’sHeirstoBuxtehude’sVariations 144
GoldbergVariations,The 143
GoldenCalfProductions 179 GoldWoman 162
GomitoProductions 16
Goodbye-The(After)LifeOfCookAnd Moore 51
Good,TheBadandTheCuddly‘Ride Again’-Free!,The 51 GoodThief,The 193 Gordillojohn 62 GordonSouthern-StampStamp 51 Gordon,Todd 157 GorgeousNorth,The 228 Gormenghast 193 Govan,Anita 233 GovernmentInspector,The 193 Grant,Stephen 95 Grasmere 193
GreatAmericanSongbook,The 163 GreatBigComedyPicnic(Free),The 51 GreatEscape,The 113 GreatestBubbleShowonEarth,The 13 GreatRomanticsforCelloandPiano 143 Greedy 52 GreedyScratchers 193 GreenMeanie 13 GreenRoom,The 13,39,66,87,91,97,101,190GregFleetwithMickMoriartyin FleetwoodMick 52 Gresham’s 14 Greydays 193 Greyfriar’sBobby 14 Greyhound,The 194 GreyMatter 47 GridTheatreCompany 222 GrimmTales 14 Grimoire 194 Grossman,Stefan 143 GrowingGrowing...Gone!TheStoryof JackandtheBeanstalk 14 GrowingUpGames 52 Grunn,Richard ,29 GuernicaFalls-Free 194 GuidScotsTongue,A 194 GuidSisters,The 194 Guilds 163
Guillemots 143
GuitarDharmaWorkshop 120 Guitart 143
Guthrie,Robin 153
GuyMasterson&TTI 171,232
GuyMasterson-TTIandHoldenStreet Theatres 173
GuyMasterson-TTIandIMCProductions 170 GuyMasterson-TTIandJoshRichards Productions 215
GuyMasterson-TTI&PipUtton TheatreCompany(UK) 170
GuyMasterson-TTIandRGRProductions 190
GuyPratt:MyBassAndOtherAnimals 143
© Habagat 194
Hadoke.Toby 77
Haglund,Dean 107
HaHa-HeHeTheatreCompany 197 HaikuforKids 14
Hair 163
Hair! 163 Hall,Rich 52
HallyracketProductions 209
HamellOnTrial-TheTerrorism(Of EverydayLife) 52
Hamilton,David 133
HamletQJones:TheMusicalTrue-CrimeStory ofaReallyDepressedAmericanTeenager... AndHisExtremelyDysfunctional Family 163
Hamlet(solo) 194
HANA/PBH’sFreeFringe 190
Handel:Semele(I) 143
Handel:Semele(2) 143
Hand,HeartandSoul 125
HandknitCashmere-DesignStudio Exhibition&Sale 125
Hangman 113
HannahGadsbyisWrongandBroken 52
Hansel&Gretel-AFracturedFairytale 14 Happy 52 HappyDays 195
HappyHourinGuaranteedLaughsoryour MonkeyBack 53
HappyMondays 143
HardenTheF**KUpWorld 195
HardGraftTheatreCo. 181 HardrainProject 125
HardRain-TheExhibition 125 HaremScarem 143
HariKrishnaandthePhilosopher’sStonedFree 53
HarlemRenaissance-TheLifeofFlorence Mills 144
HarmonLeon-TheInfiltrator 53
Harmony 135 Harper 144
HarpWars:filmmusicforsoloharp 144
HarpsichordsatStCecilia’sHall 1,2,3,4,5 144
HarrodianandBlackcanProductions,The 90 Hartshorne,Patricia 171
HavanaRumba! 144
HaveAWordProductions 216
Haverstock&GoldProductions 55
HayanTheatre 117
HayFever 195
Hayridge,Hattie 53
Headlights 53
HeadofRedO’Brien 195
HeadOverWheels 163
HeadsWe’reDancing 144
HeartGallery 125
HeartOffGuardTheatreCompany 10
HeartTheatreCompany 170
HedwigandtheAngryInch 163
HeelzonWheels 195
Hegleyjohn 63
HelixDance/EscalatorEastToEdinburgh 113
HellfireClub-Free,The 53
HelloKittens 54
Hello,Holly! 54
Hell’sCabaret 195
HenningWehn/OttoKuhnle 31
Henry&Elizabeth 195 HeresyProject 82 275
INDEX
HeretoStay
HeroesandVillains
Herring,Richard HighMassatStMichaels HighSchoolMusical HillaryRohdeCashmere Hills,Adam HippoWorldGuestBook Hirani,Zaheer HistoryActor,The HistoryofScotland(in60minutesor less),A Hitchhiker’sGuidetotheMiddleEast,The HitlerAlone HittheSwitchProductions Hodgson,Wil HogHeadTheatreCompany Hoipolloi&TheNewWolseyTheatre, Hoipolloi/EscalatorIpswich/EscalatorEasttoEdinburgh EasttoEdinburgh
Hole,Sandy Holloways,The HolyTerror,The Holz,Wildes
HomeIsWhereYourClothesAre Homer,James HomeTruthspresent HoneymoonSuite,The HonkyandtheWogfreestandupshow, The Honky-HatingHeterophobicManwhore, The Hooper,Fraser HopeandHellTheatreCo.(Canada)and RichardJordanProductionsLtd.HopeTheatreCompany HorizonArts Horne,Alex HotClubDeParis HotelCalifornia HotelCalifornia-ASalutetoTheEagles HotelWorld Hourglass HouseDivided,A HouseofGroan HouseOfTheHolyAfro,The HouseofWindsor HouseofWindsor,The Houstoun,Wendy Howard&Mimi Howard,Russell Howells,Adrian HowieARookie
HowTheyBroughttheTheatreFrom HowDundeetoCatterlineThenBackAgain tobeaHero
HowtodoaShowattheFringe HowtoGetAheadasaTheatreDirector HowToPimpYourKidsAndShopForFree AtWaitrose HowtoSellYourShowattheFringe HowtoTouraftertheFringe Hughes,Sean Hughes,Steve HughHughesin...Floating HughHughesin...StoryofaRabbit
196
HullTruckTheatreCompanyinassociationwith 54 KingswoodCollegeofArts 210 89 HullUniversityBigBand 144 144 HumanComputer,The 55 164 HumbleTheatreCompany 184 125 HunterProductions 221 23 HuntingtonBeach“SurfCity”Players 166 196 HWSJazz/FunkEpiphany,The 145 29 HWSRembiko 28,136,145,160, 196 163,168,170,187-188 Hypochondriac,The 197 14 Hysteria 197 54 A196*
IndiaAlba-ReelsandRagas
InfinityRepertoryTheatreCompany InfinityStageCompany Inhouse
InHysterics
InimitableDickens,The Initforthemoney-PBH’sFreeFringe InMyFather’sHouse
InnovationTheatreCompany InnuendoShow,The InSearchofKantor InsectCircusSociety InsectCircus,The InsidePrivateLives
Insomnobabble
InspectorSandsandStampingGround Theatre InstantSunshine-FloatingintheBlue Intelligence IntelligentFinanceComedyAwardsShows InternalMonologue
InternalProductions
IdentityParadeattheEstablishment 145 IdiotsofAnts 56 54 IFnotCOMedians 56 13 IfSmallIsBeautiful.WhyWon’tYouF**k Me?-Free! 56 194 IfweareWomen 197 238 IGaveHimMyHeart,HeGaveMe...an 210 Apple!?! 197 24 I KissedaFrogandItGaveMeHerpes- 144 Free 56 144 I,Lear 198 144 I’llGetMyMan 198 196 I’llShowYouMine-FreeShow 56 226 Illyria 210 196 ImaginaryForces 199 193 I’maLabRat:GetMeOutofHere! 198 164 Imotion/FreeFestival 76 55 ImpetuousKinship/EscalatorEastto 55 Edinburgh 205 112 ImportanceofBeingEarnest,The 198 55 ImportanceofShoes,The 198 90 Improbabble/PBH’sFreeFringe 71 173 ImproperaProductions 145 196 lmproverts,The 56 IMWP 76,82 164 IMWP/FatCatProductions 15 14 InArrangementwithMikeLeighAssociates 37 121 InassociationwithTheStrathearnGallery 125 121 InauguralTraditionalEvent,An 200 Incarnat 113 55 Ince,Robin 89 121 Incognito,Guy 54 121 IncredibleBullCircusStarringtheBrother 55 Juan...,The 14 95 IncredibleBullCircus,The 14 197 IncredibleTalesfromtheMiracleBook! 14 197 IndefiniteArticles 12
InternationalPhotography InternationalStand-Up Internus Interpol InthePink InthePink-FabulousACappella EntertainmentIntotheHoods
InverleithHouse invisibletheatre InvisibleTheatreand Paul Lucas Productions loTheatreCompany IpavskaChamberChoir IpavskaChamberChoirConcert
Iphigenia Ireland,Ronnie Iron IronCurtain IronEyelashes,The Irving,Clark IsThisAboutSex? IsThisTheatre IsYourMobileOn? IsabelFay:AltarEgo IsDickCheneyEvil? IslamFestivalEdinburgh
ISLEMusicScotland
IsmoLeikola/LaughingHorseFreeFestival IsmoLeikola-RogueStateFinland-Free IsobelCampbellandMarkLanegan
IsobelYoungMieras.AilieRobertson,Chloe
I.S.Players
IsySuttie-LoveLostintheBritishRetail
ItaliaIndustryContiAcademy ITheatre(Singapore)
145 9 166 1 170 ll 128 182 58 210,214 18,20
65 j 199 ' 212 | 57 I 199 199 199 I 231 IAmMyOwnWife 197 106 IAMProductions 228 225 IAmYouAreMe(Free) 113 IanFox-OneManDefectiveStory(Free) 55 197 IanFoxandLaughingHorseFreeFestival 51,55 197 IanFox,PhilBuckleyandLaughingHorse 79 FreeFestival 74 144 IanKendall’sMagicShow 55 196 IanMillarandDominicSpencer 146 142 IanStone:HeathyDisrespect 56 196 IcarusTheatreCollective 203 126 Icarus 203,238 229 l-C-Q 197 144 iCU 164 I.D. 56 54
199 126571I 145
INDEX For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000
ItIsLikeItOughtToBe:APastoral 199 ItStartedWithAQuiz-Free 58 Ivan Brackenbury’sHospital Radio Roadshow 58 IvorDembinaatLaughingHorseFree Festival 60 276
Jackajack 14
JackieLoeb-ThingsIcan’ttalkabout 58
JackOrTheSubmission 199
JackProductions 184
Jacobins 184
JaikCampbell: L-L-LostforWords-MyLifewithaStutter-Free 58
James 146
James&LeonandUnderbellyProductions 94
JamesCampbell’sComedy4Kids 15
JamesCampbell’sOnomatopoeiaSocietyIILThe VegetarianAmputationProject 15
JamesCampbell’sSpinistryofMoonerism 15
JamesDowdeswell-Wine 59
JamesIIbyDouglasMaxwell 199
JamesSherwood’sSomewhatPremature Reviewof2007 59
JammiesatStMarks 147
JammyVooTheatre 225
JaneyGodley’sChatShow 59
JaneyGodley-TellItLikeItIs! 59
JanicePhayre:WithOccasionalShowers 59
JanusTheatreCompany 167
JarlathRegan-NobodyKnows...Jarlath Regan 59
JarredChristmas:TheHeroShow 59
JasonandtheArgonauts 199
JasonByrne:ShyPigs,WithWigs,HiddenIn TheTwigs 60
JasonByrne’sTellyIdeaWhichMayAlso WorkOntheRadioShow! 60
JasonCook:MyConfessions 60
JasonBandIsaacs&TheDaveConnollyBig 130
JasonJohnWhitehead-Pretendingtobe RetardedIsImpolite!...andother revelations 60
JasonKavan/PBH’sFreeFringe 23
JayForeman-20SongsforFree 60
JazzAtLunchtime 146
JazzBar 146
JazzBarJazz 146
JeanJacques 199
JeffHunt/PBH’sFreeFringe 26
JeffriesJim 60
Jenkins,Roger 12
JenniferLoganandStuartHope 149
JeremyBentham-thePursuitof Happiness 200
JeremyBoutsakis-ThoughtLeader:A ConferenceforSoleTraders 200
JeremyLevertonandJillyBaxter 29
JerrySadowitz-Comedian,Magician, Psychopath 60
JesusChristSuperstar 164
Jesus:TheGuantanamoYears 60
JewelintheLotus,The 15
JewelleryofTheWorld 126
JewishCabaret 164
JewishComedy-FreeatLast 60
JiadeHouzhTheFalseMonkey 200
Jihad:TheMusical 164
JimBowes:Complaining 60
JimBowen-YouCan’tBeataBitofBully 60
JimJeffries-30 60
JimmyCarr-RepeatOffender 60
JimmyTingleForPresident 60
JimmyTingle’sAmericanDream 62
JiveAces 146
JiveAces,the 146
JMIcomestoEdinburgh 97,147,164,210,227 Joanna 62
JoannaNeary’sLittleMoments 62
JoCaulfieldGoesToHell 62
JoCoffey:MyDad’sCaravanisRubbish... 62
JodyKamali:Backpacker 62
JoGoesToTheFarm 15
JohnBetjeman’sLifeinVerse 200
JohnBishop:ShoveYourJobUpYourArse 62
JohnBurtonJr&BCPetrakos 227
JohnGordillo:Free 62
JohnHegley:LetterstoanEarwig 63
JohnKingsley-MythandSubstance 126
JohnMoranandhisNeighbor,Saori 114 JohnMoran[USA] 114
JohnMurrayArchiveExhibition 126 JohnnyForeignerComedyShow,The 63 JohnnyMillerpresents... 63
JohnnyMillerpresents...MikeGilhooly& RichLuke 63
JohnsonandBoswell-LateButLive 200
JohnWebster,incorporatingmusicby Brindaband 160
JohnWrightinConcert 146
JohnWrightMusic 146
JoinedattheHeart:TheStoryofVictor Frankenstein 164 JoJingles 15
Jokes,StoriesAndADifferentGuestEvery Night(Free) 63
JonathanPragClassicalGuitar 146 Jones,Billy 146
JonRichardson:SpatulaPad 63 JosHouben(Belgium) 108
JourneyfromEnlightenmentto Romanticism 146
JourneyintotheUnknown 200 JourneyofJeannieDeans,The 200 JourneysEnd 200
JoyOfSaxIsBack!,The 146 JudeSimpson 52 Judy,JudyGarland 200
JulesMeyers&LaughingHorseFreefestival 74 JuliusCaesar 200
JuneCaresse-WhiteTuxedo 146 Junk 200 Jupitus,Phill 84
JustAddWater(Theatre)Company 231 Justaminute 63
JustInGeneralTheatreCompany 183 JustinMoorhouse-Who’stheDaddy? 63 JustSo 15 JustSo! 164 JustsoEverSlightly 64 JustTo(o)Long(?) 200 Juvie 200
Q :
KaguyaHimeTheMoonPrincess’ 114 KaiserChiefs 146
Kalloy,PeterMolnar 233
Kamali,Jody 62
KamaSutra:FromIndiaWithLove-Free 64
Kandinsky 213 Kane,Russell 90 Kara 153
Karbido[Poland] 157 KarenFestivalBayley-LaughingHorseFree 76
Karper,Bob 176
KateMcLennan-TheDebutanteDiaries 64
KateSmurthwaite&DavidMulholland/ PBH’sFreeFringe 92
KateSmurthwaite/PBH’sFreeFringe 28
KathEdinburghBurlinson/EscalatorEastto 115
Katzenjammer’sCarnivaloftheIrritants! 146
Katzenjammer-TheFourHandsOnOne PianoMusic&ComedyDuo 146 Kay,Jonathan 30
Kay,Phil 84
KazusTheatre 117
KearaMurphy:LittleLoveAffairs 64
KearaMurphy/PBH’sFreeFringe 49,64 KeepingItDown 201
KeirMcAllister&DerekJohnston 96
Keir,Nick 141
Kendall,Ian 55
KenmacProductions 161
KennyYoungandtheEggplants 147 KenRamage&Friends 151
KensingtonDramaCompanyThe Outpatients 197
Kerensa,Paul 50
KerryLeigh 25
KetchupKenProductions 106
KettleofFish 229
Khorsandi,Shappi 91
Kickline 161
KidbrookeSchoolinassociationwith GreenwichTheatre 196 Kidsamonium 16
KieranButlerandAustinLow 37
KieranLeonard/PHB’sFreeFringe 53
KillerJoe 201
KimEdgar 137
KimHope-It’sAboutTime 64 KindleTheatre 199
King,Niki 150
Kingsley,John 126
King’sPerformingArts 20
King’sPlayersinassociationwithJesus College,Cambridge 221
KipperTieTheatre 21
Kirshen,Matt 73
KirstenO’Brien 65
KirstenO’Brien-Confessionsofa Children’sTVPresenter 65
KissingCousins 65
Kit&TheWidow:AFewNewSongsand LotsofFreeParking 65
Kitson,Daniel 65
KittyFlanagan-AFestivalofMe 65
Klezmerchaos 147
KolesoFolk-ShowGroup 131
KomicKaosKabaret-Free! 65 277
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KrazyKatTheatreCompany(SignLanguage Arts) 14
KristenSchaalAsYou’veProbablyNever SeenHerBefore 65
KristinStoneEntertainment 199
KSUTellers 175
KubikProducciones,Mr 206 KUDOSTheatreCompany 113
KudzuiTheHometownMusical 164 Kuijper,Menno 36
LaCasaAzul 201
LachlanYoung,Murray 16,77 Lacrimosa 114
LadiesMonthly 66
LadtoDad 66
LadyBoysofBangkok 201
LadyOfBurma 201
LaFemmeEstMorteorWhyIShould NotF**KMySon 201
LaffaJaffaProductionsLtd 156
LaFrenchTouch 164
Laine-Johnson 178
LaLaParlour,The 116
LandOnMyTongue 201
LandscapePhotography 126
LasswitheMuckleMoo,The 202 Last,The 202 LastFiveYears,The 164 LastManStanding 202
LastSouth:PursuitOfThePole,The 202 Late&Free@Hillside 66
LateNightLoungewithReggieWatts 66 Late‘n’Live 66
LateShow,The 66
LateStarters-Free 66 Latham,Tom 135
LatinoTheaterCompany 207 Lau 147
LauderStudioTheatreCompany 177
LaughingHorseComedy 22
LaughingHorseFreeComedySelection 67
LaughingHorseFreeFestival 28-29,36,41,48, 51,54,56,66-67,72,75, 82,88,90,99-100,103,169
LaughingHorseFreeFestival@Smirnoff Underbelly 67
LaughingHorseFreeFestival:KarlEdrik 53
LaughingHorseFreeFestival/Rob Broderick 23
LaughingHorseFreeFestivalSelection 67
LaughingHorseFreeLateNightComedy 67
LaughingHorseFreePickoftheFringe 67
LaughingStockProductionspresents HeathFranklinasChopper 195
LaughingWildbyChristopherDurang 202
LaughteratLunchtime 67
LaughterGangProductions/PBH’sFree Fringe 25
LaughterUnitinassociationwithWeaver HughesEnsemble 82
LauraBerlinStinger 201
LaverockFolkTriofeaturingCoreenScott withBillCrookandAlasdairMorrison 154
LawrenceLeungLearnsToBreakdance 67
LAWritersCenter 181
Lawton,Sarah 147 LeaveAMessage 202
LeedsTealightsComedyRevue,The 67 Lee,Audrey 222
LeeNesspresents‘LunchTimeBufty!’ 68 Lee,Stewart 96
Lee,Tony 101 Leftovers 202
LeicestershireYouthArts 17-18,163 Leitheatre 186
LeithRulesGolf 126 Leitmotif 114
LemonsareforEmergenciesOnly 203 LentilProductions 102
Leon,Harmon 53
LesDamesaTrois 160
LesEnfantsTerribles 229
LesleyBellandFionaMacleod 137 LesMiserables 165
LessonbyEugeneIonesco,The 203 LewisCarroll’sThroughtheLooking Glass 203
LewisSword,Leslie 208
LiamMullone’sHealth+Safety 68 LiamSpeirsandBennyBoot,Fryingfree 68 LiamSpeirsandBennyBoot/LaughingHorse FreeFestival 68
LianeRoss-LaughingHorseFreeFestival 68 LianeRossStraightToThePoint 68
LiaRodriguezCompanhiadeDancas (Brazil) 113
Liars,The 203
LiberatedTheatre 210
Liberte,Egalite,Fraternite 203
LieDetectorTruthDetector 203
LifeboatTheatre,WeaverHughesEnsemble andFishProductions 190
LifeChangingComedy-Free 68 LifeForce-AShoahLoveStory 203 LifeInaMaritalInstitution 204
Life,LoveandTumours-Free 68 LifetimeonTiptoes,A 204 Light,Shade,Lemonade 68
LightsofLondonProductions 168
LikeaRiver-SongsoftheEarthandHeart 147 LikelyStoryWordTheatre 17
Limbo 204
LiminalSpace,The 115 Limmy’sShow 68
LineBetween,The 204
LionandtheJewel,The 165 LionSpirit 147
LiontheWitchandtheWardrobe,The 16 LipTheatreCompany 175
LitFuseRecords 130
LittleAgitations 182
LittleBaroqueCo.,The 148 LittleBarrie 147
LittleBear 16
LittleBoxOfOblivion,A 204 LittleDoveTheatreArt 116 LittleHoward 16
LittleHowardandtheMagicPencilofLife andDeath 16
LittleJohnnyKoerberandLouiseChantal 204
LittleLight 16
LittlePrince,The 16 LittleRedDelicious 59
LittleRedThings:TheBoyWhoWouldn’t Listen 16
LittleShopofHorrors 165
LittleSweep,The 16 LiverpoolUniversityDramaSociety 230
LivewireTheatreCompany 212
Livid 152'
LivingforTodayProductions 218
LivingTheatreCompany 11
LizBentley:I’veOnlyGotMyselftoBlame 69 LizzieRoperinPeccadilloCircus 204 LloydsTSBPrivateBanking-ScottishArts Exhibition 126
LMPandRichardJordanProductionsLtd 175
LocalStigmatic.The 204 Lock,Sean 69 LoftTheatreCompany,The 195'LondonUndergroundSong(andevenmore ballads),The 69
LonesomeHighway 157-158
LoneTwinTheatre 170' Long.Josie 102 Longley,Dave 39
LongLiveComedy/LaughingHorseFree Festival 32 LongStephen 95 LongTimeDead 205 Longwave 205 LooseCollective/EscalatorEastto Edinburgh 227 LooseEnds 69
Lorca’sShadow 205 LordoftheFlies 205
LoriWatsonThree 147
lostdogtheatrecompany 52,205
LostInMusic-Free 69
LostTapesOfTomBell,The 69 LostThing,The 205 LostVagueness 39
Loud&ProudOnTheFringe 147
LouisdeBernieresandTheAntonius
Players 17,156(
LoveboatBigBand,The 147
LoveGamut,The 147
Lovein(3)Parts 205
LoveIntrigues 205
LoveLaboursWon 205
LoveoftheNightingale,The 205 LO.V.E.Romeo?Juliet? 205
Lover’s:Winners 205
Lovett,Norman 80
LovingtheAccordionist 205
Low,Austin 97
LowLife 114
LucidDreamsForHigherLiving 205‘
Lucky 13Show,The 69
LucyHeavensandSarahJaneScott 47
LucyPorter’sLove-in 69
LudusBaroque 132
LukeRobertsandNadiaKamil 50
LukeWright/EscalatorEastToEdinburgh 71
LukeWright,Poet&Man 71
LukeWright’sPoetryParty 71'
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1 LuminescentOrchestrii 148
LuminescentOrchestrii-MusictoMake YouDance,KissandScream 148
LunchboxLive 71
LunchwiththeHamiltons:SecondHelping! 71 f Lyons,Zoe 107
j©MacAulayandCo. 71
MacAulay,Fred 71 Macbeth 206
Macbeth-FranticRedhead’sWalking Play 206
j. Macbeth:WhoIsThatBloodiedMan? 206 Macdonald,Amy 148
( Mace,Seymour 91
MacFadyen,Harry 156 Mack,Donald 44
| MacLean,Dougie 148
MadeinScotland 126
MaeveHiggins:MyNews 71
| Magazine07 126
[ MagicalJello.The 16 MagicNumber,The 148
I MagicNumbersandKateNash,The 148
; MagnetsandAssembly,The 148
• Magnets-SixMies,NoLuggage,The 148
I Maids,The 206 MakemeanOffer 71
Malaparata 206 Malinky 148
MakingsYouthTheatreandDance Company 220 ManAcrosstheWay 206
| Manbitch 206
Manford,Jason 60
MangerInc 43
ManMelaTheatreCompany 204
Manos/LaughingHorseFreeFestival 71 ManostheGreek-Free 71 Mantra 206
ManWhoDiscoveredTheKamaSutra,The 71
; ManWhoPlantedTrees,The 16 ManyMoodsofMahler,The 148
| MarciaBrownTheUnsungDiva! 71
I MarcMaron&KirkFox 71
MarcusBrigstocke,AndreVincent&Guests 44
i MarcusClarkeis‘ThePuppetMaker’ 71
MardlingtheBard:ANorfolkTwelfth Night 206 MardyArtsandfromthegreyhouse: company 175 MargaretWakefordandSimonCoverdale 152 Marigold 33
! MarikaKlambatsea:SopranoVoice,Piano, MusicalComposition 166
[ Marionas 148
I Marion:TooLongintheForest 16
MarkAllen’sMobLogic-Free 72
l MarkDolan-I’mHereToHelp! 72
MarkOlver-SaySomething 72
I Mark’sGospel 206
MarkusBirdman-SonofaPreacherMan 72
MarkWatson-CanIBrieflyTalktoYou AboutthePointofLife? 72
MarkWatson’s24HourJamboreetoSave
thePlanet 72
MarlboroughSchool 164 MarleneDietrich 165 Marra,Michael 148 MarryMeaLittle 165 MartinWhite/PBH’sFreeFringe 44 Marx,Carey 36 MaryRose 206 Marysia 141 MaryStuart 206 MascallDance 109 Mason,Willy 148 Masquerade,The 206 MasterandMargarita,The 207 MastersoftheItalianBaroque 148 Matrix:ThePantomime,The 207 MattForde’sOnHeat 73
MatthewHardywithJulieDawnColein WillieWonkaExplained 73 MattHollins-LifeInTheBusLane 73 MattHollins/PBH’sFreeFringe 73 MattKirshen-Mattis... 73 MattPrice/PBH’sFreeFringe 63 MattRudge,NickRadoandRichardBrophy withTheLaughingHorseFreeFestival 57 MaximumCrew 114 Maxwell,Andrew 27 MaxwellsFullmooners 73 ‘MaybeYOU’Dliketoteachtheclass?!?’ 73 MaycockandCarrattheLaughingHorse FreeFestival 45 McCalmans 148
MCCV/108Productions 182 McIntyre,Michael 74 McSavage,David 88
MeanwhileTheatreCompany 179 MeasureForMeasure 207 Meddlin’Productions 205 Medley,Beth 186
MehndiNight 207 Melancholia 207 MelBarnes/FreeFestival 37 Melee 148
MeliMeloll 114
Melissa‘MischievousMinx’Western (Australia) 162
MeltingPotTheatreCompanyandPaul LucasProductions 237
MemMorrisonCompany 202
MemphisMeetstheMidlands 148 MenOfSteel 16
MenWithBananas(UsingEco-HomorMovieClips)
WithDemonstrateHandySurvivalTipsForDealing
PoisonousRampagingFrogs,ZombieSheep,Gigantic Shrews,MaraudingSnails,6ftKiller YouChickensAndRadioactiveWeasals,Preparing For...Nature’s Revenge 74
MenwithBananas:Bananageddon 73
MeowMeowinBeyondGlamourThe AbsinthTour 148
MeowMeowRevoultion 148
MephistoTheatreCompany 201
MercerIslandRodeo,The 74
MerleHandsome’sLateNightComedy Extravaganza(Free) 74
Merrick(TalesoftheElephantMan) 207
MervynStutter’sPickoftheFringe 74
Mexart2007:TheAngloMexicanFoundation andGilesRamsay 178 Meyerspace 74
MichaelaBetts(vox)RossLardner(guitar) RuthChan(piano) 157
MichaelFabbrijohnSmith,JoshHowie 107
MichaelJerrarde-Gifted 74
MichaelMcIntyre:LiveAtThePleasance 74 MickeyD-Shame 101 75
MickPerrinforJustforLaughsLive 47,50,59, 65,72,77,79,86,88,92,101,105,210
MickPerrinforJustforLaughsLiveand GildedBalloonProductions 55
MickyFlanagan-WhatChanceChange? 75 midge 134
MidgetProductions 185
MidlothianCommunityArtists 124
Midnight@TheTron 75 MidnightCarousel,The 207
MidsummerNight’sDream,A 207
MidsummernightsTree-2007,A 208
MikeBelgrave-BunkerThinksHe’sHunterSketchShow-Free 75
MikeBelgrave-Raised2BStupid-Free 75
MikeKenny-RandomAngelArts 19
Mikelangelo 149
Mikelangelo&UndineFrancesca 144
Mikelangelo-TheNightingaleofthe Adriatic 149
MikeManera:Live!AttheFreeFestival 75
MikeMaranProductions 179,193,214
MikeWilkinson:LifeandDeath 75 MileEnd 208
MilesJupp:EverydayRageandDinnerParty ChitChat 76
Miller,Ed 149
Miller,LynnRuth 23,30,173
MinorSpectacular 76
MinuteofSilenceforPeace,A 121
MinutestoMidnight 208
Miracles 208
MiracleInRwanda 208
MirandaHeldtandJenniferPartridge 147
Mirza,Shazia 76
MissingLink-TheLostValleyofthe Troglodytes 208
MissJulie 209
MitchandEricShow,The 76
MitchBennMusicClub,The 76
Mitchell,Toby 35
MixedBagProductions 21
MixedCompanyProductions 216
MixtNutz 76
MobyDick!TheMusical 165
MOD 166
ModernCautionaryTalesforChildren 16
Monahan,Patrick 82
Monica 209
MonkeyBoySavesthePlanet 209
Monkey 101 209
MonkyBusiness 209
MonsterHits 17
Monsters 209
Montgomery,John 17
MoodyProductions 26 279
INDEX
MoonflshTheatreCompany 177
Moonhag 225
MoonlightClassics-PianoRecital 149
MorceauxChoisis&Ragnarok 115
MoreRadio(andTelevision)Times 149
MoreYou Pee,theLessyouCry-Free, The 76
MorpheusTheatreProductions 163
Morrison,Peter 151
Mosaic©Flamenco 108
MostHighlyFlavouredGravy 149
Mother’sBones,The 115
MothsAteMyDoctorWhoScarf 77 Mouse 209
Mouse,theBirdandtheSausageandother GrimmTales,The 17
MouthtoMouthTheatreCompany 170
MovinginCircles 12,110
MovingLandscape 115
MovingPartsTheatreCompany 205
Mowten/LaughingHorseFreeFestival 68
MozartatTeatime 149
MozartCoronation Massand Bach Mass inF 149
MrandMrsBandicProductions 34
MrBoom 13
Mr.Dibble’sExperiment 45
MrsBarbaraNice:hiyaandhigher 77 M3 206
Mt3 (OneVision) Ltd.TheatreSchoolAmateurProductions 236
MuchAdoAboutNothing 210
MuckleRoeProductions 212
MulberryTheatreCompany 207
Mullone,Liam 68
Munro,Kathleen 128
MurderandMarmalade 166
MurderOnTheHighCs 166
MurrayNancy 227
Murray,Rose 127
MusicalTheatreDiscussion 121
MusicalTheatreMatters(MTM:UK) 121
MusicatPalmerstonPlace 149
MusicatStCuthbert’s 149
MusicIslandAdventure 17 musiclive@EuroScot 150
Musictalks 135
MusselburghRacecourse 118
Mutton 210
MyBuddyBill-RickCleveland 77
MyFavouritePlace 126
MyFilthyHunt 210
MyOwnPrivateSubmarine 222
Mysketch/LaughingHorseFreeFestival 77
Mysteryplays 210
MyVoice(s) 115
MZA&CHiLLProductionsinAssociation WithAssemblyTheatre 40
MZAinassociationwithMorePromotions &Pleasance 208
NaClarsaireanandLothianGaelicChoir 135
Nadler,Mark 158
NaiveLondonGirl 77
NakedComedyShowcase,The 77
NakedPortrait,The 126 NakedVoicesExtraordinaryAcapella 150 NatashaWood:RollingwithLaughter 210 NationalGalleriesofScotland 124,126-127 NationalMuseumsScotland 125,127-128,142
NationalTheatreofScotlandWorkshop/ BurntGoods 234 NearlyStarvingArtists 194 Neate.Andi 150
Negron,Taylor 98
NeilBrand-TheSilentPianistSpeaks 210 NeilDelamere:TheVikingShow 79 NeilMastersandUnderbelly 71 NeilWilsontheGuitarist 136 NEMProductions 130,134,136,143,153 Ness,Lee 68 NetelaTheatre-Daila 165 Never-endingPunchlineandYeahRight LikelyStory,The 17 NewburyYouthTheatre 15
NewcastleRevue-Thermostaat 79 NewCrescentProductions 236 Newley-TheSingerAndHisSongs 166 NewMagicShow,The 79 NewScottishFurniture2007 126 NewsRevue2007 79 NewTheatrefromtheJewishDiaspora 210 NextBestThing 210 NextStageProductionsinAssociation withTheOldJointStockTheatre 175,181 Niblockvs.Gig-A-Tron 79 NicholasParson’sHappyHour 79* Nichol,Phil 79,84'
NickDoody-Hypocrite 79 NickMohammed-4uarters 79 Nicko&Joe 30
NickPettigrew&NickCowen 91 NickPynn-Opaque 150
NickWilty/HenningWehn 106 NickWilty:Incidentprone 79 NicoleKorkolis/LaughingHorseFree Festival 56
NIE-NewInternationalEncounterEscalatorEasttoEdinburgh 188 Nightingales,ElephantsandAlexander Beetle 17
NightinSandyHole!,A 79 NightJustBeforeTheForests 210 ‘Night,Mother 210
NightOnTheTown!,A 79 NightTime 210 Nijinsky 210
Nijinsky’sLastDance 210
NikCoppin-HalfBlak(Free) 79 NikCoppin/LaughingHorseFreeFestival 79 NikiKingwithMarcusFord-Twelve O’clockTales’ 150
NimbleFish/Underbelly/EscalatorEastTo Edinburgh/CreativePartnershipsThames Gateway 181 NinaConti-CompleteAndUtterConti 79 NinaVariations,The 210 1927 176
NiqueWoodhouse 42 NLS 126,128 Nocioception 211
NocturnalSuite,A 115
NoelCoward,ATributeToTheManAnd HisMusic 211
NoelJames/PBH’sFreeFringe 27,42
NomadsTent,The 128
NonsenseRoomProductions 199
NorfolkYouthMusicTheatre 16,162
Norholm,Lise 127
Normal 211 NormalProductions 233
NormanLovett’sSlideShow 80 NorthEdinburghArtsCentre/Starcatchers 16 NorthernFirebrand 222
NorthernStageandGilesRamsay 197 NorthSeaGasinConcert 150
NorthumbriaUniversityShowcase-Free 80 NotAnotherFirkinFestival 121
NotApplicable 185 NotForSale 211 Nothinglefttolose.The 211
NotinMyName!-TheTrialofNiccolo Machiavelli 211
NotInTheSameGlassTheatreCompany 232 NotTheCrystalMaze 80
NottinghamNewTheatre 20 NottinghamYouthDance 115
NottinghamYouthDanceinAssociation WithNewEnglishContemporaryBallet 115 Number,A 211 NUTS 79,185 NWYProductions 182,220,222
Oakley,Duncan
Obie
ObieisMaraculous
ObjectandParticle
OceanJewellery
OceanTerminal
O’Connor,Gregory
Odd&Abandoned
OddCouple,The
115 125 124 87 212 212
OddCoupleTheFemaleVersion,The 212
OddManOutCompany 223
Odyssey 212
OfAllTheCheek 98
OffTheRoadTheatre 211
OffensiveShadows&CastleTheatre Company 212
OffstageTheatre 214
OginosandCORE(Japan) 114
OgstounTheatreCompany 230
O’Keeffe,Paul 221
Okse 103
OlaOnabule -TheDevouredManTour 150
OldBlindDogs 150
OldSaintPaul’sFestivalEvensong 150
OldSaintPaul’sFestivalMasses 150
OldSaintPaul’sMusic 150
OldTownLiteraryPubCrawl 121
Oleanna,byDavidMamet 212
OliviaWingateArtists 51
Olver,Mark 72
Onabule,Ola 150
OnceOnThisIsland 166
OneFlewOvertheCuckoo’sNest 212
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OneforMyBaby&2ToGo! 80
O’Neill.Andrew 27
OneNightStandAnImprovisedMusical 80
OneTree/TheOneSea,The 213 OnedayMaybeProductions 237
One-ManStarWarsTrilogy 212
One-NilFear-ahCumpenny 106 OntheBrewTheatreCompany 193 OnWonderland 213
OpenMic@TheGlobe 80 OperaontheRun 232 OptionsofLife 213
OranMorE!atAssembly 142
OranMorE!atAssembly-TheBest FromaPlay,aPieandaPint 170,231,235 OrderFirst 225
Ordinaries...inanawkwardsilence,The 213 ORFProductions 73
OrganicTheatre 223
OrganRecitalSeries 133
Orgasm-TheMusical 166 Orifice,The 81
OriginalEdinburghliteraryPubTour,The 213 OriginalSin 81
OriginScotland 138
OrkestraDelSol 151
OrkneyJazzAtTheGuildford 151 Orpheus 115 OrpheusExMachina 213 Othello 213 Otway,John 131 OurCountry’sGood 213 OurTreborMintFeeling 213 OutoftheBlue 151 OutsideInTheatre 184 Ovation 60
OvercoatProductions 181
OwenNiblock/PBH’sFreeFringe 79
OwenPowell-TheTwoClosestStarbucks inBritain 81
OxfordGargoyles-JazzACappella.The 151 OxfordImps,The 81 OxfordRevue,The 81 OxfordUniversityDramaticSociety 172
PackedLunch,The 213
PaddedCellTheatreCompanyLtd,The 221 PaduaPlaywrights 219
PainesPlough 205,218
Painkillers 213
PaintingMusic 17,151
PaintingMusic-TheColourofSound 151
PaintingMusic-Workshop 17
Palmer,Amanda 130
PalpableHits 215
PamAnn-OneWorldAlliance 81
PamFord:AllLegsAndLadders-Free 81
PamFord/LaughingHorseFreeFestival 81
PanatoneProductions 26
Panda 106 Panel 213
Panel,The 213
Pantaloons,The 207
PapaCJ 64
Pape,Tomas 231
PaperBirds,The PaperMonkeys
PaperMonkeys:Legends papernautilus
Pappy’sFunClub PaprikaBalkanicus Parallelogram
191 82 82 173 82 151 151
ParamountComedypresentstheEdinburgh andBeyondComedyTourSponsored byMagners 45
ParisSpectacle 164
ParkRavineProductions 210
ParodyorPathos? 166
PasodosDanceCompany 116 PassItOn 213
PastExperience 220
PatrickMonahan-FeelTheLove 82 Patrick’scommunity 122
PaulBetney-LaughingHorseFreeFestival 103
PaulChowdhry-LostinConfusion 82
PaulFoot’sComedyForConnoisseurs 82
PaulMerton’sImproChums 82
PaulSinha-KingoftheWorld 82
PaulT.Eyres&NathanStokes/Laughing HorseFreeFestival 49
PaulTrussellandUnderbellyProductions 209
PBH’sFreeFringe
PBH’sFreeFringeintroducingSaif Abu-Kandil 54
PeacefulLionProductions 12
PeachPlumPear 174
PeanutButterNotIncluded-Free 82 PearShapedAfternoons-Free 82 PeeledOver 82
Pegabovine 82
Pegabovine:CoatOfArms 82
Pena,Daphne 110
PenicuikArtsFestival 127
PenicuikCommunityArtsAssociation 127 PenicuikVaultsSingers 157
PennyDreadful 176
PenultimateSolution,The 82 PeopleinMajesty,The 127 PercentageStrengthTheatre 190
Performance-Workshop:BodiesinTime &Space 115
Pericles 213
PersePlayers,The 177
PersianRugVillage 124
PeteFirman-Hokum 82
PeteGold/PBH’sFreeFringe 93
PeterAitchison,JohnO’Brien,-David Heffron/PBH’sFreeFringe 85
PeterBuckleyHillAndSomeComediansXI 82
PeterBuckleyHill/PBH’sFreeFringe 102
PeterBuckleyHill’sFreeFringe 82
PeterMorrison-MusiconaSummer Night 151
PeterPanorTheBoyWhoWouldNot GrowUp 17
Phaedre 214
PharePlayProductions/BlakeBradford, MattKlan,ChristineVinh 193 Pharmacist,The 214 PhatCave 84 Phayre,Janice 59
PhilBuckley/LaughingHorseFreeFestival 84
PhilBuckley‘StrokethePanda’(Free) 84
PhilipContiniandhis5piece‘BeHappy Band’ 152
PhilipContiniandhis6pieceband 152
PhilipContiniSingsItalianandNeapolitan Songs 152
PhilipContiniSingsLouisPrima 152 PhilKay-TheJusticeShow 84
PhillJupitus&AndreVincent:WaitingFor Alice 84
PhillJupitusandBrianCant 102
PhillJupitusReadsDickens 84
PhilNichol-TheNakedRacist 84
PhilomusicaofEdinburgh 152
PhoebeAnnaTraquairMuralsatthe MansfieldTraquairCentre 127
PhoebeAnnaTraquairSongSchoolMurals 127
PhoneBookLive,The 84
Physicists,The 214
Piaf 214
Pianoduo 152
PianoFavourites 152
Picasso&Me 214
Picasso:FiredWithPassion 127
PicassoonPaper 127
PictureOfDorianGray 214
Pierson,Lance 200,206
Pilgrimage,The 214 Pinocchio 17 Pippin 167
PipUttonTheatreCo 180 Pirate,ThePotato&TheCamel(Not ForgettingtheParrot),The 18 Pit 215 Pitch,The 215 Pitcher,Al 26
PlanningAidForScotland 122
PlanningtoAct 122
PlantingtheDunkBotanicGardens 215
PlantlifeProductions 232
Playfellows 178
PlaygroundProductions 204
Playgroup 173
PlayingBurton 215
PlayingFields,The 152
PlayingGod 215
PlayingLife 215
PlayonWords 216
Pleasance 28,56,79
PleasanceandAmusedMoose 24
PleasanceandAngelica 227
PleasanceandTheComedians’Theatre Companypresents 201
PleasanceCharlieFund 39,193
PleasanceinassociationwithAssembly Theatre 173
PleasanceinassociationwithInfinite NumberofMonkeys 10,141
PleaseHold,ChrisBrookerKnowsYou AreWaiting-Free 85
PlestedandBrown 76
PlotThickens,The 85
Poejazzi 216
PoinqThe 152
PointedArrowTheatreCompany 183 281
INDEX
PointofDepartureTheatre
PoliticalAnimal
PollyDeluxeStory-It’sAllAboutMe, The PoofLoose PootProductions
PopsicleDeparture 1989 PornographerDiaries,The Porter,Lucy PortholeIntotheMindsofthe PortraitVanquishedProductions
PortsmouthGrammarSchool PostPotatoTheatreCompany Postscript Potato:AShowThatWillSaveTheWorld PotatoTheatre
224 85 216 167 216. 216* 69 216 211 17 212 216 85
PotlatchTheatreCompany 174,217 PottedPotterTheUnauthorisedHarry Experience-AParodybyDanandJeff 18 Powell,Owen 81
PracticalMagicTheatreCompany 19 Prag,Jonathan 146 Precarious 112 PresentAttempt 173 PresentCompany 25 Presumption 216 PrettyDirtyThings-Free Price,Kenneth PricklyAffair,A PrideandPractice
PrimeofMissJeanBrodie,The PrintsofDenmark Prison? Prisoner,The PrivatePeaceful-MichaelMorpurgo ProdigalDaughter ProdigalTheatre(UK)
ProfessorBumm’sStoryMachine ProjectAdorno:TheLondonYears ProjectIndia projectWINGS ProkofievLate Proof
ProtectTheHumanExhibition,The PSFilms PsisterPsycho
QuestfortheDevineBottle,The ?!? QuietWar,A Quitters
RabbleRouser
RachelGloverandAilsaJohnston RachelTrachtenburg’sMorningShow RachelUnthank&TheWinterset RachmaninovafterLunch Racket,The
For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000 217 86 217 167 153 102 153 153 218
Radicals(RadicalEnlightenmentarians),The 200
RaggedShoesProductions
RagroofTheatre’sAfternoonTeaDance RainbowFish,The Rajesh:BollywoodLoungeSinger Rams2Scotland RandomCactus Ranney
RansomProductions
RantsofRingo.The RapCanterburyTales,The RASH
RatatatTheatreCompany RatPack-ForeverSwinging,The RatRaceUrbanAdventureCinema Rattlesnake!TheatreCompany RavelLate RavenhillForBreakfast RavingLoonies-Stand-upandSketches RavingLooniesStoleMyHeart RawUs? RayLee(UK)
RaymondMearns:RecoveringArsehole RayWilsonBand Raz-Mataz
RazorlightandEditors RazzleDazzle RBM
Read,Adam Reader,Eddi Read,Howard
Quintessential^SplendiferousTheatre Company,The 87 238 216 144 216 216 216 216 217 115 18 127 115 153 217 127 20,196 86
PsychicDetective(andthosedisappeared) 217
Punch&JudyRedux
PuntandDennis:StuffandNonsense Puppet PuppetLab
PuppetryofthePenis
PuppetStateTheatreCompany PureInspiration-Free Puss-in-Boots PutneyPlayers Pynn,Nick
QuarterLifeCrisis
QueefofTerence,The QueenBess QueenMaryTheatreCompany QueenoftheSlaughter QueensHeadProductions
217 86 115
RedShoes RedState Reduced Edinburgh FringeImproShow, The ReflectionsOfAWindowCleaner,The ReginaldDHunter-F**kYouInTheAge Reh-TamofConsequence Players,The RE-ID Reilly,Christian ReindeerSoup Renbournjohn RepTheatreCompany ResponseCollective,The RestForYourSoul Retreat ReturntoReason RevelsStudentComedyCompetitionFinal ReviewThis RewardsofRecognition RFDProductions RhemaTheatreCompany RhinoProvino:‘ASideshowoftheSoul!’ RhodGilbert-Who’sEatenGilbert’s RhymesGrape?withPurpleProductions
80 86 217 176,206,209 115 75
RealCircumstancewithYorkTheatreRoyal &StrawberryValeMedia/EscalatorEast
RealtoEdinburgh
ReallyInspectorHound,The RebeccaTerribleOrchestra,TheSeveralDrysdale-OneWomanin Pieces
RebelPlayers
Rebus-AHiddenEdinburgh Rebus-BodyPolitic RebusMcTaggart:CrimeWarrior Rebustours
Reckless Recreations
RedAnyTyposYet?
RedBalloonTheatreCompany RedDemonbyHidekiNoda RedemptionofChristopherC*nt,The RedHotSwing RedRedShoes
RedRidingHood’sMagicPurse
Ribcaged!
RicardoGarcia’sFamiliaFlamenca RicardoGarcia’sFlamencoFlow RicardoGarcia’sGrupoFlamenco
RichardDedomenici/EscalatorEastTo EdinburghinassociationwithTheRichardBritishCouncil RichardHerring-Ohf**ck,I’m40!PrimaryJordan,MartinPlatt,DavidElliot, Stages,DashaEpstein,Fountain TheatreinassociationwithAssembly 189 RichardJordanProductionsLtd 187,232 RichardJordanProductionsLtd andPleasance 71,234
227| 2|9|37 2201 | 153 j 185 I 150 I 122 I 220 1 220 1 144h 203 33 230 87 218 218 186 153 122 218,238 153 87 153 218 153 218 76,143 112 153
RichardLong:WalkingandMarking
RichardO’Brien’sMephistophelesSmith Richardson,Frances, Richardson,Jon Riches,Adam
RickMillerandAssembly
RickyGervais:Fame!
Ritter,Dene,Voss RiverPeople.The RJArts
RMFraser/PBH’sFreeFringe Road
RoadMovieaBicyclette
RoaldDahl’sBFG
RoaldDahl’sTheWitches
RoaNProductions
RobAlderson,NickHodder&Tom RobGreeves-PBH’sFreeFringe
RobDeb(FreeFestival)
RobDeb:Heroquest(FreeShow)
Roberts,Deering-Charmageddon Frank, RoberttheBruce-KingforallSeasons
RobinGuthrie:Lumiere
RobinHarperandFriends
127 167 104 176 89 220 213 237 22 220 167 18
14,20 I 220 J 235 222 112 113 13,113 228 89 68 167,219 219
INDEX
RobinHoodandtheGoldenArrow 282
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RobinHoodandTheWitness ProtectionProgramme 220
RobinInceKnewThisWouldHappen 89
Rock‘n’RollPenguin 89
RockyHorrorNight,A 167
Roddick,Elizabeth 172
RodneyBewes-OnTheStage-AndOff 220
RogueShakespeareCompany 205
Rollins,Henry 54
RomanticBartok 153
RomanticMurderCase,A 220
RomeoandJuliet 220
Romeo&Juliet-ARockandRollLove Story 167
RonnieIrelandpresentsTheDukeand MrPorter’ 153
RooftopProductions 228
Room37 205
Roper,Andrew 101
RoryGraham&CharlieDenholm Productions 31
Rose 157
RosebudTheLivesofOrsonWeiles 220
RoseGetsShot 221
RosemaryMcKerchar,lainInglis,Isobel Mieras,JimFerguson 135
RosencrantzandGuildensternAreDead 221
RosencrantzandGuildenstern...Survived? 221
ROSLARTS 131-133,136,149,153-154,157
RoughMagic 199 Rover,The 221
RowanTreeTheatreCompany 200
RoyalBankontheRoyalMile 122
RoyalCaledonianSchoolsTrust 124
RoyalHighProductions 169
RoyalHollowayComedySociety 99
RoyalHollowayTheatre 221
RoyalIncorporationofArchitectsin Scodand 126
RoyalScottishAcademyofMusicand Drama 161,164,184
RoyalScottishCountryDanceSociety EdinburghBranch 112
RoyalScottishPipersSociety,The 154
RSAMDinCollaborationwithEgregor 183
RubberDuckTheatre 13
RudeMechs(USA)inassociationwith ErichJungwirthandRichardJordan Productions 113
RulesofComedy,The 90
RunawayLovers,The 90
RunningTorchTheatreCompany 223
RuskinLive 221
RussellHoward-Adventures 90
RussellKane-EasyCliche&TiredStereotype90
RuTheatreGroup 235
Ryder,Charlie 216
SacredSpace 153
SadariMovementLaboratoryinassociation withAsiaNowProductions(Korea) 117
Sadowitz,Jerry 60
SaigonNeon 221
SailingtoTomorrow 167
SaintJoan 221
SaintsandSinnersWalkingTours 119 Sally-AnneHayward‘IsHeFunny?’ 90 SalsaCeltica 154
SaltmineTheatreCompany 183,231 SamandtheFortuneTeller 18
SambaSene&Diwan 154
SammyJ 90
SammyJ-58KilogramsofPure Entertainment 90
Sandling,Richard 104
SarahCampbell,NickHelmandGrainne Maguire/LaughingHorseFreeFestival 96 SarahKendall:MyVeryFirstKidnapping 90 SarahLawton 147
SatinProduction 18
SaughtonhallDramaGroup 198 Saunders,Terry 99 Savage/Love 222 SawstonPlayers 164 SaxCollective 146
ScaffrajTheatreCompany 200
ScampTheatreandBristolOldVic 10,216 Scarborough 222 ScaredScriptless 222 SchoenbergLate 154 SchoolHouseRock 167 SchoolofComedy 90 SchoolofPoets 119 SchumannandDebussy 154 SchumannKreisleriana 154 sciencemadesimple 116 Scocha 154 Score(Terred’Arene) 116
ScotchMaltWhiskySocietyTasting,A 123 ScotchMaltWhiskySocietywith JoMacsween 123
ScotchMaltWhiskySocietywith KeithHewitt 123
ScotchMaltWhiskySocietywith PlaisirduChocolat,The 122-123 scotlandart.comgallery 125
Scotland’sBestDesignExhibition 127
ScottClarkson-LaughingHorseFree Festival 106
Scott,Lisa 154
ScottishArtPromotion 125
ScottishCeilidhforKids 18 ScottishChamberChoir 149
ScottishClarinetQuartet 154
ScottishDanceTheatre 116
ScottishFalsettoSockPuppetTheatre 91
ScottishFalsettoSockPuppetTheatre,The 91 ScottishFolk‘n’Roll 154
ScottishFolkRoots&Offshoots 154
ScottishFurnitureMakersAssociation 126
ScottishLiteraryTourTrust 119,213
ScottishPiping 154
ScottishSale,The 127
ScottishSinfonia 154
ScottishSinfonia-ConductorNeilMantle 154
ScottishSongsByLaverock 154
ScratchBuiltProductions 14
ScratchImpro 88 Scuffer 222
SecondWindProductions 235
SecretintheWings,The 222
SecretLifeofRobertBurns,The 222 Secs,Lies&HazardTape 167 Sedos 206,212 SeeingRED 197 SeeMyStem 222
Sel^uk,Hazal 112 SelfishCrocodile,The 18 SeriousComedy 12 Seriously.PetShopBoys.Reinterpreted. 167 SevenDwarvesLtd 14,166,191
7Fingers,The 116
7SpiesAtTheCasino 222 SevenTimesMe 222
78thStreetTheatreLab 177
SexandViolence:Free! 91
SexforShampoo 222
SexyBoysandGirls&Copresent 184 SeymourMace:Where’sBatman...My LifeasaFailedSuperhero 91 Shackled 222 ShadowOfTheStorm 222 ShadowPassing,A 222 ShadyDolls 226 Shagaround.The 223 ShakespeareBingofeaturingAComedy ofErrors 223
ShakespeareforBreakfast 223 ShakeyTheatre 234 Shalimar 201
ShamelessFilms/LaughingHorseFree Festival 106
ShanghaitoMemphis,orPoorlyRemembered,BadlyWrittenStories ofMusicandLove 155
Shapiro,Rick 91
ShappiKhorsandi:CarryOnShappi 91 Sheepskin 223
ShelleyCooper- RealityCheque 91 Shepheard,Spiers&Watsonwith ElizabethStewart 155
Shepherd,Madeleine 124
Sheridan,Tommy 100
SherlockHolmes:MurderintheGarden 223
Sherwood,James 59
ShineatTheLOT 155
ShineinthePark 122
ShineTeamFromAllOvertheWorldisHere atGeorgeVParktoEntertainYou 122
Sh*ttyDealPuppetTheatreCompany’s CompleteHistoryofOppressed PeopleEverywhere! 91
Shooglenifty 155
ShooShooBaby-NeverUnderdressed! 155
ShostakovichSymphonyno.7‘Leningrad’/ Takemitsu(ScottishPremiere) 155
Show+TellProductions 62
ShowcaseFringe 91
ShowcaseFringeTV 91
ShoweringWithTheVicar 223
ShuffleClub,The 155 shutYOface 93
SiamsoirCelticDanceCompany 109
SiegePerilous 213
SignaltoNoise 195
SilentDisco-VisualGalaxy 155
SilhouetteAntoinette 155 283
INDEX
SilhouetteAntoinettePresents‘LetThem EatCake’ 155
SilkCircleProductions 164
SillyBillyBumBreathStrikesBack 18
Silverchair 155
SilverTongueTheatre 206
SimonAmstell-NoSelf 92
SimonBrodkin:OneManComedyClub 92
SimonNunnery’sAGM2007 92
SimpaticoFlamenco 110
SimpleGirl 223
Sims,Adrian 130
Sinfield,Bob 30
Sing-Along-A-The-Joy-Of-Sex 92
SingingtheScotsSongsandBallads 155
SingleNumberlessDeath,A 224
SiobhanRhodes-JohnsoninAssociation withFestivalHighlights 35
Siren 116
SirenTurner/LaughingHorseFreeFestival 175 SistaSheandtheHolyHouseofBootay 92
SixWomenStandinginFrontofaWhite Wall 116
Sketchy! 19
SkinDeep 167 Skinner&Bell 92
SkinnerandBell:WhereAreDave&Dave? 92
Skirmishes 224 Skitzy 93
Skolka 224
SkyeLoneraganinassociationwith ScampTheatre 233 skywalk 109
SlaughterhouseLive 104 SlaveBritain 127
SLCProductions 93
SleekitProductions 14
SleepandChocolate 122
SliceofSaturdayNight-The60sMusical,A 167
SlightTiltToTheUniverse 224
SlipperyFish 81
SlipperySoapbox:SpotbandedSkat,The 93
SmallMediumatLarge 224
SmallPlanetProductions 164
SmartCityHostelspresents 191 SmileandSayThanks 224
SmileOffYourFace,The 224 SmirnoffPresentsinassociationwith UnderbellyProductions 155
SmotheredInSkin 225
Smuglybeige 41 Sniped 225
Snowflake(100wordsforsnow,one forsorrow) 167
SnowgoosePromotipns 150
SNUG 166
Scan,Martin 93
Sodagarjay 39
SoftShoeSkiffleBand 155
SolomonSisters,The 156 SomaClubNight 156
Somanycan’tbewrong 127
SomeoneWho’llWatchOverMe 225
SomethingAboutSara 93
SomethingBlue 225
SomethingElse 175,216
SomethingFishy 225
SomethingtoCrowAbout 93 Songbirds&Heroes 168
SongoftheGoat/TeatrPiesnKozla (Poland) 114
SongsAboutVaginas 93
SongsForANewWorld 168 SongsForSwingin’Leaders 93 SongsofScotland 156
SonnetsandSerenades 156
SophieBancroftandChristineHanson 158 SophieRamsay,ByYonCastleWa’ 156 SordidLives 225
Sorry,Love! 116
Soulgait 122
Soulgang&BricklanepresentLastFor One 116
SoundofMusicDragShow,The 94 SoundofSeventeenBigBand 156 SoundsofProgress 132
SouthernLightDrama 196 SowetoGospelChoir 156 SowetoGospelChoir-AfricanSpirit 156 SoYouThinkYou’reFunny?Sponsoredby Five,ParamountComedy&4DVD 94 SpaceInBetween,The 225 Spank! 94
Spankin’Yanks&IMCProductions 180 sparkleDark 234 SpawnandDie 226 Special 226 Spend,Spend,Spend 168 SpinOdyssey 116 Spin-OffTheatreCompany 206 Spirit 226
SpiritLevelProductions 220 SpiritofScotland,The 156 Spitz,Barbara 131 SplendidMummerByLonneElder 226 SplintersProductions 174 Spoils,The 226 SpontaneityShopandMrFoxcroft Productions,The 42 SpotlitesTheatreCompany 19,213 Spread 226
SpyrosDendrinos 136 Squagulate 172
StAndrewCamerata 136,142
StAndrew’sandStGeorge’sChurch Choir 131
StCatherineofSiena 227
StClementsWindEnsemble 130
StCuthbert’sParishChurch 149
StGeorge’sMedicsRevue 81
StMagnusFestivalPlayers 228
StMary’sCathedral 127,134-135
StMichaelandAllSaintsChurch 136,144
St.Patrick’sCommunity 118 STAG 224
StagebyStage 21,162
StageD’Or 80,84,86
StagsandHens 226
StandComedyClub,The 94 StandLateClub,The 94 StandUpAndDeliverinassociationwith AmusedMooseComedy 23
StandUpForFreedom
StanfordShakespeareSociety,The StanStanley/LaughingHorseFreeFestival StargirlbyJerrySpinelli
Stars+AngelsLtd
StarsandAngelsLtd StateofMatter
Steel,Paul
Steel&SimonShow,The Steel&SimonShow/PBH’sFreeFringe StefandFriendsEntertainment
StefanWarzyckiandAdrianSims
Stef’sSidesplittingHypnosis
StellaRawerandDiddyFingers/LH StenclmusicFreeFestival
StentonGalleryArtists
StentonGallery:TenthAnniversaryArt
StephenDeMartinandUnderbelly
StephenProductions
StephenGrant-TakenforGranted
StephenKAmos-MoreofMe
StephenKAmos-WeekendTalkShow Stephens,VimalLongIsNotAMindReader
SteppingOnTheCracks
SteppingOut
SteveDay/LaughingHorseFreeFestival
SteveHughes-HeavyMetalComedy
StevenYoung-LaughingHorseFreeFestival Stevens,Gary
SteveParry&EvieAnderson/PBH’s Free SteveFringeUllathorne-photographsand illustrations
SteveWilliams-BingeThinking
Stevie&Evie’sMidnightMuck
StewartLee-41stBestStand-UpEver! StingforNolte
StinkyFlowersandtheBadBanana
StirlingUniversityDramaSociety Stitt,Don Stone,Ian Stonewall
StoopudF**kenAnimals
StoorintheirHair
StoriesFromTheEdge
StoryShakespeare:TwoNobleKinsmen Storytellers’ClubattheEstablishment
StrangeBedfellows
StromnessDramaClub Strophium Strut&FretProductionHouse
Struwwelpeter-InEnglish!
StuartGoldsmith&JimmyMcGhie
Stuckey&Murray’sMythicalFornication Stutter,Mervyn
StutteringProductions/LaughingHorse SubwayFreeFestival
17094; 39l 227i 47 47 16 I57J 94 94 94 157' 94 43: 227 127 127 128: 95; 95i 96 227] 227, 226! 234' 56; 227] 2271 227; 2271 227; 96 179i : I57,; 116j 142; 163; 178 178 237j 157; 227; 96. 96 74 58 227 190
For all your Fringe tickets call 0131 226 0000 INDEX
StravinskyLate StreetLampProductions Stretton,Karis StrictlySongtime StrollingTheatricals
SUDSTheatreCompany 284
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Suicide,The 228
SuitcaseRoyale 181
SunshineVarietyCouch,The 96 SuperGreatComedyGoodShow-Free! 96
Superjumbo 228
SuperpatriotsandMoronsandPregnant WithEmotion 228
SusanMcIntoshandPaulLucas Productions 226
Suttie,Isy 58
SweatingtheSmallStuff 96
SweeneyTodd:TheDemonBarberofFleet Street 168
SweetDreams 228
SweetEntertainments 118,190 SweetPerformanceCompany 20 SweetUFO 228 Swingers,The 97 Swingle,Rich 176 Swishtheatre 222 SwordintheStone 19 Sylvia’sBall 228 SymphonyWithoutOrchestra 157
T,Jamie
Table(Stolik),The TadBrothers:MurderonthePanini
TAGExpress,TheTheatreCompany
TailofRampantRabbit,The TaizeChants&More TaizeforyourSoul
TakeaBite TakeaBiteProductions
TakeaWhiffof...Turpentine
TakeNote!withMozartandHaydn TaketheChair TalacTheatre
TalbotRiceGallery
TaleofTwoCities,A TaleonFire TalesFromTheGoldenSlipper
TalesGoneWilde!
TalesOfAnUrbanJoker TalesOutofSchool-ARetiredTeacher
TalkingLetsItAllOut
TalkingHeads
TalkingPants!toSpacehoppers
TalkoftheFestwithPaulProvenza
TalkToStrangers/PBH’sFreeFringe
TallStories
Tambu
TamWhite-Flyingsolo2007
TamWhiteInConcert
TangledFeet
TanyaleeDavis:LittleDoTheyKnow Tapestry
TapOle
TaraFlynn-NotNow Tarnished TasteofScotlandwithThreeScottish TaxTenors,ADeductibleTheatreCompany
TaylorNegron&LiliHaydn-Satellites
157 157 238 228 157 157 228 228 97 157 128 229 125 228 236 228 228 228 97 19 228 97 195 12,17 136 157 157 193 98 228 116 168 22 98
TayoAluko&Friends 179 TBC 98
TBC/LaughingHorseFreeFestival 98 TbilisiMarionnetteStateTheatre(Georgia) 109 TblisiMusicandDramaStateTheatre 165 TeaandCake 98
TeaandTigers:StoriesofScotlandand SouthAsia 128 TeabreakTheatreCompany 205 TeamProductions 60
Teartes 110
TeaseWithATwist 98 TeatrJaracza 210 TeatroDeiVenti 206 TeenageKicks 229 Tell 229 TellaTale 11 TemenosTheatre 176 Tempest,The 19 TempoMusicalProductions 168 Tender 229 10x10 98
TequilaMockingbird 229 TerraNullius 161,164 TerribleInfants,The 229 TerrificTalesfromtheMiracleBook! 20 TerryMilligan-LaughingHorseFree Festival 35 TerrySaunders-MissedConnections 99 TestofTime:70YearsofSaltireHousing Awards 128 Texodus 229 TextilesoftheSouthernSilkRoute 128 That I Guy 157 TheaterKiel-TheaterDieKomoedianten 187 TheatreAlba 20,202,206 TheatreDuRisorius 16,21,211 Theatre400 185 TheatreLaMort(Poland) 221 TheatreLabCompany 233,238 TheatreM 16 TheatreofWiddershins 12 TheatreSeoul 161
TheatreUnderground:Scotland 171,214 TheatreVaults 201 Theatrespot 168 Thedead 172 theghostorchestra-NewSongsofLove andLoss 157
There’saDonkeyinMyVan 99 TherfieldTheatreCompany 17 TheseColours II
ThespiansattheFringe 162
TheyThinkIt’sAllOver 229
ThingsPeopleDoToFallInLove,The 230 Thingymagigs 11
ThinkTank 230
ThirdAngel 216
ThirdManTheatreCompany,The 204 ThirdOfTheWayDone,A 99 ThirdWorldBunfightandAssembly 164 30/60withLove 230
ThisisaninsulttoBeckettandFo 230 ThisisaTest 230 ThisPieceofEarth 230 ThisSketchShowBelongstoLionelRichie:
Dial-a-Sketch PamperedPrivateView
ThousandUpArthur’sSeat Cranes,A
Threads
3BUGSFringeTheatre
3BugsTheatre
3ComediansForThePriceofNone 3D/2DCraftandDesignFairs
ThreeMileTheatreCompany
3MonkeyProductions ThreepennyOpera,The Three’sCompany ThreetoaRoom
ThreeWiseMenandaBaby ThroughtheLookingGlass ThroughTheWindowTheatre TicketToTheTop:ARockOperaOf TictekCorporateProportions
TiernanProductionsDouiebandLaurenShearing
TimeGairden
TimKey-TheSlutInTheHut TinyDynamite
TinyTim’sMenofSteel-Free TirNanOg
TisPityShe’saWhore
TJ Toad’sDaweandUnderbellyProductions Revenge ToBeConformed...
ToddGordonandtheGreatAmerican ToddSongbook
PBH’sWomack,RogerHailes,JeffKreisler/ FreeFringe
Tohavedonewiththejudgmentof Artaud
TomAllen...AndOtherShortStories
TomBasden:Won’tsayanything
TomBell/PBH’sFreeFringe
TommyAndTheWeeks
TommyMackandFriends/LaughingHorse FreeFestival
TommySheridanChatShow,The TomRussellandMichaelMartin
TomStade:Setlist
TomTomClub
TontheFringe 15,132-133,137, 141-148,153,155-158
TonyBlair-theMusical 168
TonyLaw‘RevengeoftheDogofTime’ 101
TonyLee-XXX,AggressiveComedy Hypnosis 101
TonyLittler-LaughingHorseFreeFestival 101
TonyLittlerMiddleAgedPunk 101
Tony!TheBlairMusical 168
TonyWoodsfromAmerica? 101
TooGood(tobefree) 101
TopEdgeProductions 18,105
Toporland 231
TotheEndoftheWorld 231
TouchbyBillDare 231
TouchwoodTheatre 172
Toulson&Harvey 101
Traces 116
TrachtenburgFamilySlideshowPlayers: ComplicatedLife,The 101
99 20 230 214 187 99 128 181 14 168 216 170 231 20 160 168 198 100 231 100 231 231 179 20 231 157 116 100 100 69 100 157 100 157 285
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Trachtenburg,Rachel 18
TraditionalScottishSinging 157
Trainspotting 231
TraquairFair 122
TraverseTheatreCompany 184,188,210
TraverseTheatre,NewsFromNowhere andTheFruitmarketGallery 188
Trayers,Linda 231
TreasureIsland 20
TrialsandTravailsofLindaTrayers,The 231 TributetoIvorNovello,A 169 Trinderhouse 178
TriplePointComedy 80
TripleThreatLive! 102
Triplicity 158 Tripod 102
Trippplicate 102
Trippplicate’sTimeTripppers! 102
TrojanWomen,The 231
TruantTV 102
Truckstop 231
TrueLive 158
TrueWest 232
TrumanCapoteTalkShow-Bob Kingdom 232
TrumptonshireTales 102 TruthInTranslation 232
TryingisGood 102
Tschaikowsky(andotherRussians) 158 ttproductions.com 230,232
TuckedlnProductions 14 TumbleTots 20
TumbleTots-FunintheCountry 20 TunnelVision 116
TuringTest,The 169 TurningHeads 232 TurnMeToStone 232 Turpentine 97
TurretsYouthTheatre 191,214
Tweedy’sLostProperty 102
TwelfthNight 2321
1215Productions 162^
12%Evil:LaurenceClark 102
28thFestivalofBritishYouth Orchestras 138-140
25YearsofControversy 128 24hrLentilPeople 102 24/7/52 232
TwinSS 232 Two 232
TwoBecomeThree 189
TwoBirds-OneTicket 102
2FaCeDDaNcECompany 116
TwoIans’GreatestHits,The 158 TwoShadesofBlue 39,207
TwoShedProductions 11
TwoTallGirls,The 158 2006show,The 102 2ToGo! 80
TwoVoices-BotanyBehindtheScenes 128
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UmbrellaBirds:WC,The 103 UmpteenThings 103
UnderbellyLive@BabyBelly 158 UnderbellyLive@Underbelly 158 UnderbellyProductions 36,66,82,158,212UnderbellyProductionsinassociation withMarthaMcBrier-SoYouThink You’reAGoodHeckler? 72 UndergroundOutcast 103 UnderMilkWood 232 understairsarts
UndertheDragonMoon 20 UnfinishedTheatre 177 UnfitProductions 188 UniaTeatrNiemozliwy(Poland) 213,231 UninvitedGuests 199 UnionofKnives 158 UniversityofLincolnDramaSociety,The 203 UnknownTheatreCompany 162 UnlimitedTheatre 189 UnnaturalActs 232 UnnaturalComedySelection-Free! 103 UnnaturalProductionsandRichardJordan * ProductionsLtd 232* Unpacked 192 UnpickedFruit 233 UnpluggedPoetry 233 UnrestrictedView 52 UnsexmeHere 233 Unshakeable-Free 103 UpAllNightProductions 236 Up&@Em 178 UpInSmokeTheatreCo 57 UptheBloodyRaw! 158 UptheEmpire! 103 UrbanCircusLtd 111,201 UrbanExchange 190 Urinetown 169 UriProductions 115 UROCKMusicalYouthCompany 164
VacantPossession 233
ValLimarJansenisEthelWaters 233
VanishingPoint 227
VariousInternationalStand-Ups/PBH’s FreeFringe 63
VaudevilleCabaretClub 233
VelvetScratch 233
Venue2Venue 183
VenusasaBoy 234
VeryBestofSlaughterhouseLive,The 104 VeryNearFuture-Free,The 104
VHS2:PlanetoftheTapes 104
Victor 104 Victoria 116
VictorSpinetti-AVeryPrivateDiary; Revisited 234 ViewfromtheInside 128
VigotheViking! 21
VillageIdiots,The 224 Villani,Luca 143
Vivaldi: FourSeasons 158 Viv&Fizz 104
VivaYouthTheatre 165,177
VivGee/PBH’sFreeFringe 96
VividTheatreCompany 186
VivienneGrout’sAdventureInAnother Metropolis 234
VladimirMcTavish:aScottishHistoryofthe World 104
Voiceofthings-toiletpaper,The 117VoicesinMyHeadHaveFormedaChoirand Somebody’sSingingFlat!,The 234
VoiceStealerSteveHolland,The 21 VoiceStealer2-Curseofthe Umbrellotron 21
VolcanoTheatreCompany 190 Volpino 21 VoodooVaudeville 104 Vortex,The 234 Vortigern’sKingdom 234 VoyageoftheDawnTreader.The 21 VoyageWithoutOurFather 235
Wagener,Karl 124 Wagogo-FruitsoftheBaobab 158 Wailin’Jennys.The 158 WaitingforGroucho 235 WAKandFestivalBAM/LaughingHorseFree 113 Wales@GreyfriarsKirk 162 WalkInThePark,A 235 WalshBros-Themself,The 105 WalworthFarce,The 235 WannaPlayEinstein&Gandhi?Free 105 WaronWorry-Free! 105 Warzycki,Stefan 143,149
WashingLineProductions 228
Wasted(Y)ears 235
Watch-ltProductions 178,193 WatchThis 222 Watson,Mark 72
WatsonandOliver 105
Watson’sWorld(Free) 105 WaverleyCare 39,147
WayLightStrikesFilledMasonJars,The 235 WaytheLandLies,The 235
WC.Fields:LightlyBoiled 105
WeAreKlang-Dickparty:A Retrospective 105
Weatherby,Morran,Brechin,Freeman 133
WeaverHughesEnsemble 198
WeavingWords:TheArtofAnnaSKing 128 Webb,Lindsay 66
WeddingandtheCity 169
WeeFolkClub/TheRoyalOak,The 140 Weekend,The 236
Weights:OneBlindMan’sJourney 236
WelcomeBacktoHotelCalifornia 158
WellingtonCollegeinassociationwith SplendidProductions 199
WellsCathedralJuniorSchool 10
UglyKid.The 103
UKQuartet,The 232 UkuleleOrchestraofGreatBritain 158 UmbrellaBirds 103
VimalStephens-LaughingHorseFree Festival 43
VinCaffeSwingJazzDinners 158 visualise-thebeautyofscience 116
WendyStewartandGaryWest 135 West,Kanye 158
WestEndCraftandDesignFair 128 Weston,Jay 162
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WeWillRockYou
169,236
W4Productions 163
Wharton,Brian 190
Whatgetsmeis...(FreeShow) 106
WhatIf? 236
WhateverhappenedtoLynRoe? 236 What’snext?factor-Free 169 What’stheMagicWord? 11
What’sYourPoison? 236 WhattheButlerSaw 236 WhatTheWorldNeeds 106 WhenReasonSleeps 117
WhereseeingisNOTbelieving! 128 Whiff 21
WhimsicalTricycle-InsaneinLondon 159 WhimsicalTricycle(KieranButler& MichelleWilson) 159
Whiskywith...Chocolate 122-123
Whiskywith...Friends 123
Whiskywith...Haggis 123
Whiskywith...WhiskyGalore 123 Whispies’Chasm 80
Whistlebinkies.The 159 WhistlebinkiesinConcert 159 WhiteRoseTheatre 168
White,Tam 157
WholeArrangement,The 237 Whoosh! Entertainments 145
Who’sAfraidoftheBigBadWolf? 21 WhyIHateMechanics 106g
WhyYou’reFatAndUglyAndEverybody ' HatesYou! 169
Wilders 159
Wilders,The 159 Wil Hodgson-StraightOutta Chippenham 106
WilliamEggleston-Portraits 1974 128
WilliamKentridgePrints-Publishedby DavidKrut,NewYork 128
Williams,Steve 95
WillKempeandtheNineDays’Wonder 169 WillPickvance 40,106
WillPickvanceandtheCowgateCartoon 106 Wilson,Melanie 223 Wilson,Ray 153 Wilty&Wehn 106
WindowontheFringe 123 WineSchoolattheFringe 123
WINGS 115
Winn,Tony 30
Wisepart,Jews&Communists 178 Wish,A 21
WishIHadaSylviaPlath 237
Wit 237
WitchingHourIII,The 106 WithoutAFace 237
WitTank 43
Wix,Katy 206
Wiz,The 169 WMDAwarenessProgramme/Mirth Control 50 Wogans/PBH’sFreeFringe 49
Wolfit,Margaret 189
Wolfsonjenni 218 WombMan 237 WomenFullyClothed 106
WomenofAsia 217 WomenofLockerbie,The 237 . WongBikWan&Company(HongKong) 117 ' WoodySez 237
Wool,Glenn 51 WordPowerBooks 119 WorkingGirls 106 Working,TheMusical 169 WorkinProgress,A 238 WorkshopTheatreGroup 210 World’sEndbyPaulSellar 238 WormholesandArseholes 106 WorstToastIEverHad,The 106 Wotlarx 186 Woyzeck 117 Wright,Luke 71 WrigleySisters,The 159 Writer’sBlock 238
WrongCinema 106 WrongEverything/PBH’sFreeFringe 106 WrongKindOfLeaves 106 W.S.Graham:OutOfHisHead 238 WTETheatreinAssociationwiththe DrawingBoardArtsProject 227 Wunderkind 238 www.abiroberts.com 22 . www.girlanddean.co.uk 50 ' www.jjwhiteheadthecomic.com 60 www.pennydreadfuls.co.uk 24
XenuisLoose!CowerpunyHumansasthe DarkPrinceoftheGalacticFederation RainsAtomicDeathOnceMoreUpon YourPitifulPlanet-TheMusical! 169 XFactorDanceCompany 115 X-FilesImprov 107 XXXAnonymous 238
XXXStand-Up
Yamato 238 YamatoChanbara-TheSamuraiSword 238 YardOfAle,SamTweeddale &Guests 133 YarnBards 21 YearOutDramaCompany 227 Yegam&Sevensensecompany. 34 YellowHands 159 Yellowlees.Alex 130 YellowMoon 238 Yes,Comedy 107 Yesterday,WhenIWasYoung 238 YFactor 202
Yianni/PBH’sFreeFringe 73
YiddishSongProject 159 Yorick&Co(FestSpielHaus-Munich) 208 You’veGottoLaugh 238 You’veGottoLoveDancingtoSticktoit 238
YoungActorsCompany 231 YoungandtheDamned 159 Young,GiftedandGreen 107 YouthinAsia,A 238 YouthMusicTheatre:UK 162
ZachGaliflanakisAKABaklavaRodriquez 107 Zanthor,David 41 ZawoseFamily,The 158 ZimbabweSculpture 128 Zodiac,The 117 ZoeLyons-FightorFlight 107 ZombieProm 169 ZooLogicProductions 29,100 Zoonation 199 ZTheatreCompany 160,169,173,202,225
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