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ACTING AND CREATING A CHARACTERSweet EntertainmentsSweet ECA, Edinburgh College ofArt, Lauriston Place or Lady Lawson Street (offWest Port/Grassmarket) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref:F4 Come and get your teeth into a refreshing, new approach to acting training with thisStanislavski-inspired technique.With theory,improvisations and more.Open to all, nomatter your experience. Based on our successful London workshops,www.sweet-uk.netAug 10-11,17-18,24-25: 1100(Ihr30mins) £7.00(£6.00)m5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2S 26 27 28 ADRIAN S EDINBURGH CITY CYCLETOURAdrian OutsideAbbey Sanctuary Bookshop,Abbey Strand • 07966 447 206 • Grid See the city by bike on a leisurely, non-strenuous tour with Adrian as yourguide. It's informative and fun - get the history,amusing stories,orientation,views and so much more. Bikes and helmets included in costJul 29-Sep I: I000(3hrs) £15.00(£10.00) (£5.00C)Jul 29-Sep I: 14:30 (3hrs) £15.00(£10.00) (£5.00C) Ref: D6 local stunning Han

IU3456789 I0 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 22232425262738 ALLENWRIGHTAWARDFestival Fringe SocietyFringe Press & Performers Centre, Unit 3, Old Fishmarket Close • 0131 226Grid Ref: E5 A prestigious accolade open to journalists aged 30 or younger reviewing thefor a UK or Irish Publication. Submit your reviews at the Press & Performers or at www.edfringe.com. Deadline for submissions:Aug 20.Aug 20: Deadline 12pm (Free Non-ticketed) 0026 • Fringe Centre 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 i. ARMSTRONGS RETRO FASHION EXTRAVAGANZAArmstrongs Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, St Brides, 10 OrwellTerrace •0131 346 1405 •Grid Ref:FI Roll up! Roll up!Whatever tugs your zip, tickles your lassies,find it sashaying downthe catwalk of craziness. So, come on down for a unique festival experience of thrills,spills and funky frolics ahoy.Yay!Aug 8: 2IOO(lhr ISmins) £200 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 ARTS INTHEARGYLEArts in theArgyleHide in theArgyle, 15-17Argyle Place • 0131 221 9759 • Grid Ref: H5 A varied programme ofarts and music in a funky bohemian venue withinBar.Two bars with light food menu. Disabled access to ground floor only.Jul 29-Sep I: I KX)(l3hrs) (FreeNon-ticketed)14 5 6 789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1718 192021 22 23 24 25 26 theArgyle 27282930311 AULD REEKIE’S HAUNTED UNDERGROUND CITYEXPERIENCE Auld ReekieToursAuld Reekie's Haunted Underground City Experience, Meet outsideTron Kirk,Royal Mile • 0131 557 4700 • Grid Ref: E5 Featured on American television as one of the scariest places in the world.VisitEdinburgh’s 1700s underground haunted vault, pagan temples, medieval tortureexhibition, ending at Nicol Edwards, Scotland's most haunted pub. Great drink promos,www.auldreekietours.comjul 29-Sep I: Tours leave 10.30-17.30 every 60 mins on the half-hour (SOmins) £7.00 (£6.00)jul 29-Sep I: Tours leave 18.00-21.00 every 60 mins on the hour (Ihr 30mins) £8.00 (£7.00)jul 29-Sep I: Tours leave 21.30-23.30 every 30 mins (Ihr 30mins) £10.00 (£9.00)Jul 29-Sep I: 00.00 (I hr 30mins) £12.00 (£10.00) 122 E 14 5 6789 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 192021 2223 2425262728 BACKSTAGE BAR @ STUDIO 24Various Studio 24,24-26 Calton Road • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: D6 Every week we invite performers and audiences to Edinburgh's biggest after-showparty. Come mingle in a veritable fiesta ofthe Fringe's finest talent Be it DJ sets, liveperformance,or burlesque cabaret each Sunday is unique.Aug 5,12,19,26: 2IOO(6hrs) £7.00(£5.00)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 30

VISIT WWW.EDFRINGE.COMBook tickets for Fringe shows and getall the latest news, reviews and gossip BUDDHIST MEDITATIONFriends ofthe Western Buddhist OrderEdinburgh Buddhist Centre, 30 MelvilleTerrace, Marchmont • 0131 662 6699 •Grid Ref: G5 Learn to meditate using simple techniques from the Buddhist tradition that can hel[you to enjoy more clarity and calm and enhance positive emotions such as love,compassion and confidence.Aug 5-27: I I00(lhr30mins) £9.00 (£6.00)Aug 6,8,13,15,20,22: I9:00(lhr30mins) £9.00 (£6,00)5 6 789 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 COME HORSERACING AT MUSSELBURGHRACECOURSE Musselburgh RacecourseMusselburgh Racecourse, Linkfield Road, Musselburgh *0131 665 2859 • Grid Ref: F< Come evening racing at one ofthe UK's most stylish racecourses. Located only 6miles from Edinburgh, enjoy a fantastic night out with 7 bars, 3 restaurants and all thfexcitement of horseracing.Aug 14: 16:00(5hrs) £15,00(£8.00) Children under 16 FREE 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 1 4 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2? 30 CONFESSION IS GOOD FORTHE SOULSt Patrick's CommunitySt Patrick's Church, 5 South Gray's Close, 40 High St • 0131 226 0000 > Grid Burdened by guilt? Need to get something off your chest?An opportunity tcto an experienced Catholic priest Open to people of all faiths and none.Aug 20-24: 14:00(Ihr) (FreeNon-ticketed) Ref: E6 ! 14 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 CONVERSATIONS ON POWERAND FREEDOMFestival ofSpirituality and PeaceSt John's, Corner of Princes Street and Lothian Road •0131 229 7565 • Grid Ref: E3 Conversations with inspirational speakers including Rev.JesseJackson, Nobel Peace laureMairead Corrigan Maguire,Tony Benn,Judge Garzon and Rabbi Lionel Blue on 2007 ther'Power and Freedom.' Full programme from www.festivalofspirituality.org.uk or our verAug6,13,20: 17:30(Ihr) £5.00(£3.50)Aug 8,11,15,18,22,25: 12:30(Ihr) £5.00(£3.50)Aug 8,15,22: 14:30(Ihr) £5.00 (£3.50)Aug 11,18,25: 10:30(Ihr) £5.00(£3.50) i) 345 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

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COURTYARD READINGSSchool ofPoetsScottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton's Close,Canongate • 0131 557 2876 • Grid Reft D6 Open to all. Come and read your own poems,or your favourites by other writers,in any language. Unsure what to read? Choose something from our shelves. Outsidein good weather. Hosted by the School of Poets.Aug 13-18,20-25: 14:00(Ihr) (FreeNon-ticketed).293031 12345 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28293031 i THE CRITICAL INCIDENTCats 3000Scottish Council for Single Homeless,Wellgate House -0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E5 'A critical incident is an event of life-changing significance.' For individuals andorganisations interested in challenging the Collusion of Mediocrity, don't miss twodays of performance, dialogue, creativity and innovation. Booking and full lowdown atwww.thecriticalincident.com. Aug20-21: IQflO(ShnQ £30.00(£25.00) European premiere29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3i i DANCE CLASSES FOR EVERYONEDance BaseDance Base - National Centrefor Dance, 14-16 Grassmarket 0131 226 0000 ‘ Grid ReftE4 General/beginners' level classes for ages I6+. Pilates (09.00-10.00 weeks 0 & 2),Yoga(09.00-10.00 weeks I & 3). Dance du Jour: variety of styles taught by visiting Festivalstars (11.30-12.30 week I & 12.00-13.00 week 2). Ballet (13.15-14.15 week 2).www.dancebase.co.uk Jul 31-Aug4,7-11,14-18,21-25: 09:00(lhr) £6.00(£5.00) Aug 7-11: I l:30(lhr) £6.00(£5.00)Aug 14-18: I ZOO (Ihr) £6.00(£5.00) Aug 14-18: 13:15 (Ihr) £6.00 (£5.00)2 301111345 678 9 10 II 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31 DARE PROTOPLAYDare to be DigitalBiosphere at Our Dynamic Earth, 112 Holyrood Road ‘ 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E6 Dare ProtoPlay is a video games extravaganza, a hands-on fun family day out Stepinto our world ofgames, created by the designers ofthe future. It promises to bethe most interactive Fringe event this year! www.daretobedigital.comAug 12: I l<X)(7hrs) (Free Non-ticketed)Aug 13-14: 10:00 (8hrs) (Free Non-ticketed) World premiere29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 I

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1ST PRIZE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT STORIES - STREET DANCERS, PARIS cs « ©®© canon DR. SKETCHY'S BURLESQUE ART SALONClockwork The Green Room, 37 Guthrie Street • 0131 220 0885 • Grid Ref: E5 Drawing, drinks and dames: a fun,fabulous life-drawing session featuring burlesquestarlettes. Miniature performances and great tunes while you discover your innerDaVinci! Beginners encouraged,guidance and materials available. Bloody Marys andinspiration served by hostess Ophelia Bitz. www.drsketchyscotland.comPreviewAug 2-4: I4:l0(50mins) £500Aug5,10-12,17-19,24-26: I4:l0(50mins) £8.00(£7.00)Aug 6-8,14-16,20-22: I4:l0(50mins) £7.00 (£6.00) HEM ‘29303 1 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728293031 DULSORI WORKSHOP - WILD BEAT DANCING FEET!Dulsori Old College Quad,South Bridge 0131 662 8740 • Grid Ref: E5 Join Dulsori for an interactive workshop exploring the traditional arts ofthe Koreannation including percussion, song, dance and games.All equipment is provided.Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adultwww.dulsori.comAug 11,18-19,25-26: 1400(1hr) £7.00(£5.00) European premiere29 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 2829 30 3m EDINBURGH BOOK FRINGEWORD POWER BOOKSEdinburgh Book Fringe,43-45 West Nicolson Street • 0131 662 9112 • Grid Reft F6 Edinburgh Book Fringe. Readings, discussions and book signings inWord Powerbookshop. Meet writers,poets, cultural and political activists from across the globe.Allevents free! Full listings plus latest news on our other events: www.word-power.co.uk.Aug 13-17,20-24: 1300(Ihr) (Free Non-ticketed)29 30 3M 2345 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 THE EDINBURGH BOOK LOVERS'TOURAllan FosterOutsideWriters' Museum, Lady Stair's Close, Lawnmarket • 07989 546791 •Grid Ref: E4 A guided walking tour visiting the sites of Burns, Scott, Stevenson, Conan Doyle,JK Rowling and others with travel writerAllan Foster, best-selling author of 'TheLiteraryTraveller in Edinburgh' and 'The LiteraryTraveller in Scotland.'Jul 29-Sep I: I0:30(2hrs) £10.00(£8.00)Jul 29-Sep I: I3:30(2hrs) £10.00(£8.00)19 303111345 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 2627is 193031 EDINBURGH FARMERS' MARKETECCM Edinburgh Farmers' Market, CastleTerrace • 0131 226 0000 » Grid Ref: E3 Voted best in the UK last year,this weekly Saturday morning event plays host to over40 ofthe best primary food and drink producers from across Scotland.There's notastier way to fuel your Fringe experience!Aug 4,11,18,25,Sep I: 0900(Shrs) (Free Non-ticketed)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 28293031 1 EDINBURGH LITERARY BUSTOURScottish LiteraryTourTrustThe Edinburgh Literary BusTour,ChaHotte Square • 0800 169 7410« Grid Ref: D2 A dramatised snap-shot of Edinburgh's rich literary heritage against the stunningbackdrop that is UNESCO's 'City of Literature' via this unique theatrical journeybrought to you by our company of professional actors. More than a tour!Jul 29-Sep I: I3:00(lhr ISmins) £10.00(£8.00)Jul 29-Sep I: 14:30(Ihr ISmins) £l0.00(£8.00)Aug 11 -Sep 1: 18:00(Ihr I Smins) £10.00(£8.00) European premiere19 303111345 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27181930311 EDINBURGH’S OLDAND NEWTOWNSWALKINGTOURSaints and Sinners WalkingToursScottish Storytelling Centre,The Netherbow, 43-45 High Street *0131 556 9579 • Grid Ref: D6 Something that's a wee bit different!! An entertaining way to find out aboutEdinburgh's history and traditions, experiencing the two sides of Edinburgh,thecultural NewTown and the darker Old Town.Aug4-26: I I:00(lhr30mins) £7.50 (£6.00) (£4.00C)Aug4-26: I4:00(lhr30mins) £7.50(£6.00) (£4.00QAug 6-10,13-17,20-24: 19:00(Ihr30mins) £7.50(£6.00)(£4,00Q UK premiere»HSU29303 2345 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728»303

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THE FESTIVAL CAFEBBC RADIO SCOTLANDThe Spiegel Garden,George Square Gardens *0131 667 8940 • Grid Ref: F5 All the talent at the Festival chatting with Janice Forsyth and Clare English. Have your say or be entertained by the sharpest minds and the top performers.Witty,challenging and funny.The best way to spend lunchtime.Aug 13-17,20-24: I3:l5(45mins) (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 28 29 30 31 i THE FESTIVAL DEBATECentre for Festival <£ Event Management (CFEM), School ofMarketing,Tourism and Languages, Napier University Business SchoolCityArt Centre, 2 Market Street • 0131 529 3993 • Grid Ref: D5 Today's Festival Leaders:to lead or to be led?A debate as exciting and contentious asthe festivals themselves. Hear and discuss how the experts and leaders see their role now and into the future.Aug 15: 1400 (2hrs) (FreeTicketed)29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 FESTIVAL FMFestival FMFestival FM 87.7, Hunter Square • 0845 00 44 877 • Grid Ref: E5 Festival FM 87.7 is available on your radio in the Edinburgh area and online atwww.festivalfm.netThe station offers all performers the opportunity to showcasetheir shows, providing listeners samples of lots of shows and Festival information and Aug 5-27: 24hrs a day (Free Non-ticketed)5 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 FESTIVAL OF FILM SHORTSC filmC cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E4 Hot new releases and contemporary classics from leading international short filmlabels. 'A vibrant mix ofgenre: cockney rap, surrealist animation and theArab answerto Napoleon Dynamite' ThreeWeeks. 'Spectacular' Scotsman. For full listings seewww.cthefilm.com Aug2-27: 22:00(Ihr) £3.50(£150)Aug 2-27: 23:15(Ihr) £3.50(£250)Aug 2-27: 00:30(Ihr) £3.50(£250) World premiere • EEM 29 303 2345 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 FOODIESATTHE FESTIVALWITHTOP SCOTTISHCHEFS Foodies at the Festival with Top Scottish ChefsRoxburghe Hotel, 38 Charlotte Square * 0131 226 7766 • Grid Ref: D3 A taste ofthe best of Scottish food and drink,featuring seventy stands and a chefs'theatre with cookery demonstrations from top Scottish and Michelin star chefs.Aug 18-19: I OOP (8hrs) £10.00(£5.00) (FreeTicketed C) World premiere29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 » 30 311 George Hotel, 19-21 George Street *0131 226 7766 • Grid Ref: D4 Aug 18-19: 1000 (8hrs) £10.00 (£5.00) (FreeTicketed C) World premiere29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 311 FREE DAILYWALKS DOWNTHE ROYAL MILEEdinburgh Festival Voluntary GuidesAssociationCannonball House, Castlehill, Royal Mile * 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E4 Castle (Cannonball House) to Holyrood Palace. Expert guides relate the historyand facts about the Royal Mile. Now in the 59th year. Suitable for all ages.Tours lastapproximately 2 hours. Aug6-11,13-18,20-25,27-Sep I: I07X)(2hrs) (FreeNon-ticketed)Aug6-Sep I: I4:00(2hrs) (Free Non-ticketed)6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728293031 1 FRINGE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGFestival Fringe SocietyApex International Hotel, 31-35 Grassmarket * 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E4 The Fringe's Board of Directors review the last 12 months and hear your opinions,comments and suggestions for the future ofthe Fringe. Call 0131 226 0026 forSociety membership information.Aug 18: 11OO (2hrs) (Free Non-ticketed)29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 120 FRINGE SUNDAYFestival Fringe SocietyThe Meadows, Melville Drive • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: A unique open-air extravaganza showcasing hundreds ofcomedy, music, theatre and dance, all free of charge.AlsoStage SchoolTent sponsored by Bank of Scotland - openAug 12: 11.00(6hrs) (Free Non-ticketed) G4 Fringe acts includingfeaturing the Fringe Sunda iparticipation for all kids! j: 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28293031]:. FRONT ROW IN EDINBURGHBBC RADIO 4Pleasance Courtyard,60The Pleasance»0131 556 6550«Grid Reft E6 Radio 4's daily arts show reports on the hits, misses, debates and talkingFestival so far.Aug 15: 10:45(Ihr) (FreeTicketed) points of ! th<5 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 30 31 FUNNYWOMENWORKSHOPSFunny Women - Laughing Horse Free Festival <Laughing Horse @ Ego, 14 Picardy Place •0131 478 7434 » Grid Ref:C5 J Introducing a series of FunnyWomenWorkshops led by experienced trainers and >performers. Improve your performance skills, enhance your self-confidence, have a goiat stand-up or learn to market and promote yourself, personally and professionally.www.funnywomen.com Aug 6-10,13-17: 14:00 (2hrs) £45.00 29 30 31 1234 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31 GUITAR DHARMAWORKSHOPClarelynn Rose, Heartwood MusicEdinburgh Buddhist Centre, 30 MelvilleTerrace,Marchmont •0131 662 6699 •Grid Ref: G5 A heart-based approach to guitar for all levels. Encouraging curiosity, supportingcreativity. Connect mindfulness of body, speech and mind with music practice.Nurture well-being by exploring your unique musical path. Free Guitar Dharmabooklet Guitars optional, www.heartwoodmusic.comAug 2,4,9,11,16,18,23,25,30,Sep I: !4:00(lhr4Smins) £I0.00(£8.00)29 30 31 I 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 M3I f

Study Festival & Event Managementin the Festival City!Located in the new purpose built £30 million Business School, The School of Marketing,Tourism & Languages plays host to Napier University's Centre for Festival & EventManagement (CFEM). This is a multi-disciplinary research centre able to offerresearch expertise and disseminate information across a range of specialist areasrelating to festival and events: from management and economics to socio-culturalimpacts and employment issues. CFEM works in collaboration with existing researchbodies at Napier and the international festival and event industry.CFEM also offers the following opportunities designed to provide you with themanagement education appropriate to the international festival and event industry:Executive Certificate in Event Management, 28 January - 31 January 2008A four day intensive course designed to meetthe needs of all those seeking to developor create career paths in the events arena, whether they are in the public, corporateor community sectors. The University of Technology in Sydney - a leader in eventseducation is teaming up with Napierto offerthis practical,and exciting short programme,To download more information about this course please visit the CFEM page on ourwebsite www.napier.ac.uk/nubs or alternatively contact Sheila Morton:on +44(0) 131 455 4387 ore-mail: s.morton@napier.ac.ukMSc International Event and Festival Management as a full or part-timeprogramme, with 8 modules requiring attendance at University.BA (Hons) Festival and Event Management as a full time 4 year programme,including opportunities to work with the industry through an industry workplacement and live research project.For more information on any of the above programmes please contactMhairi Leask:Tel: +44(0) 131 455 4505Email: business@napier.ac.uk |i j j j . ; j ! 5H ; NAPIER UNIVERSITY EDINBURGH

HOWTO DO A SHOWATTHE FRINGEFestival Fringe SocietySweet Grassmarket,Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket *0131 226 0000 • Grid Reft E4 The Edinburgh Fringe is the largest open arts platform in the world. Meet FringeOffice staff and past performers who will provide advice on how to bring your showto Edinburgh.Aug9,16: I0:30(lhr ISmins) (FreeTicketed)Aug 23: 11:45 (Ihr I Smins) (FreeTicketed)29 30 31 12 3 45 6 7 8 9 to II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3i HOWTO GETAHEADASATHEATRE DIRECTOREquity Edinburgh FestivalTheatre, 13-29 Nicolson Street • 0131 529 6000 • Grid Ref: E5 Annual opportunity for aspiring (and expiring) directors to quiz experiencedprofessional directors on career opportunities, dealing with management andanything else you've ever needed to know. Packed-out previously - so book now.Aug 17: I4fl0(2hrs30mins) (FreeTicketed)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 30 31 HOWTO SELLYOUR SHOWATTHE FRINGEFestival Fringe SocietySweet Grassmarket,Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket *0131 226 0000 • Grid Reft E4 Meet the Fringe Press Office and find out how to make your show stand out Gettips on publicists,journalists and how to make sure your press pack gets noticed.Aug 15: 10:30(Ihr ISmins) (FreeTicketed)29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 HOWTOTOURAFTERTHE FRINGEFestival Fringe SocietySweet Grassmarket,Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket •0131 Find out how to make opportunities for your show beyondbest way to contact promoters?Who books touring shows?questions answered in person.Aug 7: 10:30(Ihr I Smins) (FreeTicketed) 226 0000 • Grid Reft E4 the Fringe.What's theWhere to next?Your 2 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 30 31 1 A MINUTE OF SILENCE FOR PEACEEdinburgh Inter-Faith AssociationEverywhere,AnywhereFvcry day at I pm,you are invited to take 'just a minute' to reflect on the need peace,wherever you are around the city or join us in StJohn's Church, PrincesJul 29-Sep I: 1300(Imin) (FreeNon-ticketed) for Street 29 30JIII34S6 789 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2425 2627is2930311 MUSICALTHEATRE DISCUSSIONMusicalTheatre Matters (MTM.UK)C central,Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Reft D5 Join leading industry professionals to share your vision and consider challengesfor musical theatre with this new networking body for UK professionals andaspiring producers/creatives. MTM:UK's New Musical Awards shortlist will alsoannounced.www.musicaltheatrematters.org.uk Aug 19: 13:30(I hr 30mins) (FreeTicketed)29 30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 be 30 3i NOTANOTHER FIRKIN FESTIVALA Celebration ofScottish BeerThe Blue Blazer, 2 Spittal Street • 0131 229 5030 • Grid Reft F3 A rare opportunity to sample fresh cask-conditioned ales from around Scotland.Choose from 130 beers from 30 Scottish breweries, a selection of which are uniqueto our festival.Voted Edinburgh Pub OfTheYear 2007.Jul 29: 12:30(12hrs30mins) (Free Non-ticketed)Jul30-Aug4,28-Sep I: Il«)(l4hrs) (FreeNon-ticketed)Aug 5,12,19,26: I2:30(l4hrs30mins) (FreeNon-ticketed)Aug6-11,13-18,20-25,27: 11,00(16hrs) (Free Non-ticketed)19 303112345 6 789 10 I M2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627282930311 OLDTOWN LITERARY PUB CRAWLAllan FosterDeparts Mitre Pub, 131 High Street • 07989 546 791 • Grid Reft E5 Discover Edinburgh's literary and traditional music pubs via the haunts of Scotland'sgreatest writers, including birthplace of Sherlock Holmes, LongJohn Silver,WalterScott and Harry Potter. Leave the tourist trail for one memorable evening!Jul 29-Sep I: I9:30(2hrs) £8.00(£7.00)29303112345 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 2728293031 fJOY

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PLANNINGTO ACTPlanningAid For ScotlandPlanningAid for Scotland, IIA South ChaHotte Street»0131 220 9730«Grid Ref: Planning is boring - right?Wrong!! This hands-on workshop event reaches outthrough performance and visual arts using a range of creative media to bring theplanning system to the people. 16+ only. Book on 0131 220 9730Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24,29-Sep I: I0:30(2hrs) (FreeTickeced)Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24,29-3h I400(2hrs) (FreeTicketed) D3 2930 3i 123456789 10 7 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28» jo 3i i RAGROOFTHEATRE S AFTERNOONTEA DANCERagroofTheatre The Spiegel Garden,George Square Gardens •0131 667 8940 • Grid Ref: F5 As the glitter ball twirls, come trip the light fantastic as we journey through time,swirling across the dance floor at the voluptuous SpiegeltentThemed dance classesfollowed by a glamorous afternoon of partner dancing.Aug 11-12: 13:00(3hrs) £8.00(£6.00) European premiere29 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 30 31 i RAT RACE URBAN ADVENTURE CINEMADetail EventsC soco, Chambers Street,South Bridge and Cowgate • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E5 Showcasing the finest urban/adventure/action sports films from around the globe,plus regular extreme sports demos from our team of parkour experts and bike stuntriders. Beat the Rat Race in the ruins on Cowgate, heart ofthe City.www.fringeadventure.co.uk Aug 3,13,20,27: 18:30(2hrs) £8.50(£7.50) Aug4-10,14-17,21-24: 18:30(2hrs) £9.50(£8.50)Aug 11-12,18-19,25-26: I8:30(2hrs) £10.50(£9,50) World premiere • HSU 345 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 REBUS - A HIDDEN EDINBURGHRebustours The Royal Oak,Infirmary Street,South Bridge • 0131 557 2976 • Grid Reft E5 Explore the dark, hidden side of best-selling author Ian Rankin's Edinburgh. Discoverthe real locations that are examined in the books, and feel the history and mystery ofthis unique European capital.Aug4-27: 12:00 (2hrs) £10.00(£9.00) European premiere • QEH45 6 78 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 REBUS - BODY POLITICColin BrownThe Royal Oak, Infirmary Street,South Bridge •0131 557 2976 • Grid Ref: E5 Examine best-selling crime writer Ian Rankin's Edinburgh and discover Scotland'smysterious history. Politics, corruption, power and murder in the real Rebuslocations. Unusual Edinburgh stories and stunning Old and NewTown views. Finishesin Fleshmarket Close.Aug4-27: I5:00(2hrs) £10,00 (£9.00) European premiere • HZ3J 45 6 78 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 REST FORYOUR SOULPatrick's communitySt Patrick's Church, 5 South Gray's Close,40 High Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E6 An hour of peaceful contemplation and worship in quiet and beautiful surroundings.Come and be refreshed in body, mind and spirit Refreshments served.Aug 20-24: 18:00(Ihr) (FreeNon-ticketed)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 31 i ROYAL BANK ONTHE ROYAL MILEFestival Fringe SocietyHigh Street,Cockbum Street to George IV Bridge, Royal Mile • 0131 226 0000 •Grid Ref: E5 The perfect place to start your Festival and soak up the unique atmosphere oftheFringe.Join thousands of fellow Fringe-goers for free entertainment from performersand street entertainers,every day ofthe week.Aug 4-27: I I:00(l0hrs) (Free Non-ticketed)29303112345 6 78 9 10 III2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 SHINE IN THE PARKShineTeam from all over the world is here at George V Park toentertain youKing GeorgeV Park, Eyre Place-0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: B4 'Shine in the Park' is a family event in GeorgeV Park,featuring buskers, dancers,bands,jugglers, clowns, stilt walkers, stalls, BBQ, tea garden, children's theatre,children's programme,outdoor activities, team competitive events and much more ...Aug 10-11: I0fl0(l4hrs) £3.00(£I.5Q) World premiere29 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 30 3i i 122 SLEEPAND CHOCOLATEEdinburgh Sleep CentreThe Edinburgh Sleep Centre, 13 Heriot Row • 0131 524 9730 • Grid Reft C3 Continuing on from last year's successful event, a talk, exhibition and demonstrationsof the dos and don'ts of sleep,with a special emphasis on what should or shouldn'tbe done in bed.Aug 9,16,23: 11.00(Ihr) £5.00(£4.00) Worid premiere il Js 29 30 31 1 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 s 30 31 1 1 SOULGAIT Soulgait Soulgait sign in Parliament Square, Parliament Square *0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E5 Walking OldTown with the songbook of humanity, rediscover your soul! Joinactors and musicians in a walk through Auld Reekie enlivened by street theatre andmeditation ofancient psalms that helped shape Edinburgh's and Scotland's history.Aug 6-11,13-18: 17:50(Ihr30mins) £5.00(£4.00)Aug 12,19: 15:00(Ihr30mins) £5.00(£4.00) WH11 < 71 11 ' 29 30 3, ,2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 TRAQUAIR FAIRTraquair FairTraquair House, Innerleithen • 01896 830 323 • Grid Ref: H6 Traquair Fair is a magical event held in the grounds of Scotland's oldest inhabitedhouse. Unbeatable weekend offamily entertainment,theatre, music and children'sshows.This year the fair goes Latin American with Salsa Celtica, De Ramos acrobatsand a carnival procession.Aug 4-5: 11:00 (7hrs) £16.00 (£10.00)Forfamilytickets, please call orvisitwww.traquair.co.uk. World premiere29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3i i WHISKYWITH ...CHOCOLATEThe Scotch Malt Whisky Society with Plaisir du ChocolatThe Scotch MaltWhisky Society - 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh *0131 226 0000 •Grid Ref: C4 Enjoy an evening of indulgence,the finest single cask malts carefully and thoughtfullymatched with a selection of mouth-watering chocolate-based dishes, hosted by BertrandEspouy of Plaisir du ChocolatTicket includes two festival drams and Society pass.Aug 15,23: I8:00(lhr30mins) £14.00 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 28293031 1

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The Scotch MaltWhisky• Grid Reft LEITH Society -TheVaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith • 0131 226 0000

Aug 8: 18KX) (Ihr30mins) £14.00 29 30 3M 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 WHISKYWITH ... FRIENDSA Scotch Malt Whisky SocietyTastingThe Scotch MaltWhisky Society -TheVaults,87 Giles Street, LeithGrid Ref: LEITH Our tutored tasting takes you on a journey of discovery throughregions, as you enjoy a unique opportunity to nose and taste foursingle cask, cask strength malts.Ticket includes your Society pass.Aug 9,15,21,25: 18:00 (Ihr I Smins) £8.00 *0131 226 0000 • four whiskyexcellent Society to30 31 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 15 26 27 28293031 The GridScotch MaltRef: C4 Whisky Society - 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh *0131 226 0000 • Aug 10,16,20: 18:00 (Ihr I Smins) £8.00 29 30 3M 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 303i WHISKYWITH ... HAGGISThe Scotch Malt Whisky Society with Jo MacsweenThe Scotch MaltWhisky Society - 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh *0131 226 0000 •Grid Ref: C4 Jo Macsween,from Edinburgh's famous Haggis family, shares some ofthe secrets ofher delicious haggis.Taste some great variations on the traditional recipe along withtwo perfectly matched single cask Society malts.Ticket includes Society pass.Aug II: 18:00(I hr30mins) £14.00 to 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 30 31 The Scotch MaltWhiskyGrid Ref: LEITH Aug 17:, 18:00 (I hr BOmins) Society £ 14.00 -TheVaults,87 Giles Street,Leith • 0131 226 0000 • 29 30 3M 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 WHISKYWITH ...WHISKY GALOREThe Scotch Malt Whisky Society with Keith HewittThe Scotch MaltWhisky Society -TheVaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith • 0131 226 0000Grid Ref: LEITH Enjoy the perfect setting for thisWhisky Galore event Keith Hewitt shares hiscollection of artefacts from the wreck SS Politician along with clips from the film itinspired. Includes two Festival drams and Society pass.Aug 16,24: I8<)0(lhr30mins) £10.00 • 29 30 3M 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 311 The GridScotch Ref: C4MaltWhisky Society - 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh '0131 226 0000 • Aug 9: I8fl0(lhr30mins) £10.00 29 30 31 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 WINDOW ONTHE FRINGEDifferent acts every dayJohn Lewis, StJames Centre •0131 5569121 •Grid Reft C5 Join talented fringe acts for free performances of music, dance and comedy in JohnLewis's shop window! 'Window on the Fringe' will play host to different performersevery week day during the Fringe.Aug 6-10,13-17,20-24: 12:30 (Bhrs BOmins) (Free Non-ticketed)6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 II 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 282930311 WINE SCHOOLATTHE FRINGECase Studies Wine SchoolMillennium Link, Edinburgh Quay, Fountainbridge • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Reft F2 Taste and learn about wines and spirits onboard Millennium Link, moored on thehistoric Union Canal at Edinburgh Quay. Programme changes daily - visitwww.casestudieswineschool.co.uk or check with the box office when booking.Aug 4-5,11-12,18-19,25-27: 1400(Ihr I Smins) £15.00Aug 4-12,14-17,19-27: 16:30(Ihr I Smins) £15.00Aug 4-12,14-27: 1900(Ihr I Smins) £15.00Aug 11,18: 21:30(Ihr I Smins) £15.00 41 6 789 10 II 12 : 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

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