Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme 2008

THE STAGE IS SET

3-25 AUGUST 2008

CONTENTS TAKE YOUR SEATS............................................... 2-3 Where, when and how to buy all your Fringe tickets

SUPPORTING CAST . .............................................. 4 Find out how to make the most of your Fringe experience The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is a spectacular, international celebration of the arts. Anyone can take part and artists travel from all over the world to surprise and delight us with their creative talent. There really is something for everybody across a whole range of art forms and city venues. In fact, there is so much going on, it would take you about three months to see every show back-to-back! Assuming you don’t have that much time, you’ll want to choose your own unique festival route. The Fringe Society is here to help you navigate your way through it all. Use this programme, the Fringe website and the Festivals Daily Guide to search for your favourites and to take some chances and make your own discoveries. I hope you enjoy your journey through the 2008 Fringe – let the adventure begin!

A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Fringe Staff

Jon Morgan Dave Ball Claire Daly Duncan Fraser Alan Hay Stella Macpherson Adam Millar Eileen O’Reilly Louise Page Amber Rimmer Lucy Rothwell Vanessa Rouse Lynn Taylor Will White

Cover

Design/Direction Photography Set design Print

Jon Morgan Director

TAKE A BOW!......................................................... 5 Thank-you to our sponsors and supporters for Fringe 2008

STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT.................................... 6 Education initiatives and public opportunities at Fringe 2008

FREE-FOR-ALL . ....................................................... 7 Special, free events including Royal Bank on the Royal Mile and Fringe Sunday

SHARING THE STAGE ............................................ 8 Details of Edinburgh’s other summer festivals

FROM THE TOP ...................................................... 9 How to choose a show and how to use this programme

SHOW LISTINGS................................................... 10 Listings of all Fringe events, divided into the following categories:

Children’s Shows...................................................... 10 Comedy................................................................... 20 Dance & Physical Theatre......................................... 112 Events.................................................................... 124 Exhibitions............................................................. 132 Music.................................................................... 138 Musicals & Opera................................................... 168 Theatre.................................................................. 180 VENUE GUIDE .................................................... 244 Venue opening times, show listings, accessibility and food and drink facilities

Director IT and Box Office Manager Office Manager Acting Press & Marketing Manager IT & Box Office Officer PA to the Director Administrative Assistant Promoter Liaison Press & Marketing Manager Venue & Performer Manager Development Officer Sponsorship & Development Manager Financial Accountant Publications Manager Marque John Short Chrissie Macdonald Artisan Press

INDEX.................................................................. 268 MAP

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Get In Touch

Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 180 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QS Tel +44 (0)131 226 0026 Fax +44 (0)131 226 0016 Email admin@edfringe.com Textphone +44 (0)131 220 5594 The Festival Fringe Society Ltd is a company limited by guarantee and recognised as a charity. Its policy is determined by a Board of Directors elected at the AGM in August, and is the continual improvement of the world’s largest arts festival, where any person can participate without constraints by the Fringe Society. The Festival Fringe Society Ltd accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the contents or details in this programme.

TAKE YOUR SEATS The Fringe Box Office is the only place to get tickets for every Fringe show. You can book online, on the phone or over the counter. Booking opens 9 June.

DAILY OPENING TIMES DURING THE FRINGE Phone 0131 226 0000: 9am-9pm Online edfringe.com: 24 hours a day Box Office 180 High Street, Edinburgh: 10am-9pm E-ticket Tent 31 Jul-25 Aug: 10am-9pm Half-Price Hut 5 Aug-25 Aug: 10am-9pm ADVANCE BOOKING ONLINE

Reasonable adjustments will be made at venues to give the best possible access for people with disabilities. However, given the temporary nature of some Fringe venues, facilities may vary. For further details on access or contact details for individual venues, please check the Venue Guide on pages 244-266. If you have special access requirements or need to book wheelchair spaces, please call 0131 226 0002.

OVER THE COUNTER AT 180 HIGH STREET

SIGNED, AUDIO-DESCRIBED AND CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES

9 June-12 July (Mon-Sat) 12pm-3pm 14 July-27 July (Daily) 10am-6pm 28 July-25 Aug (Daily) 10am-9pm

A number of Fringe shows provide these services. For a full list contact 0131 226 0026 or go to edfringe.com.

PHONE OUR BOX OFFICE ON 0131 226 0000

LARGE PRINT EXTRACTS

Book online at edfringe.com from midday 9 June.

9 June-12 July (Mon-Sat) 10am-6pm 14 July-27 July (Daily) 10am-6pm 28 July-25 Aug (Daily) 9am-9pm

BOOKING ADVICE A booking fee of 80p per ticket (up to a maximum of £4.00) applies to telephone and web bookings. No booking fee applies to tickets purchased in person from the Fringe Box Office. —————————————————————————— Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded, except in the event of a show cancellation. —————————————————————————— Latecomers may not be admitted. ————————————————————————— If you have asked to collect your tickets, you must do so from the Fringe Box Office, 180 High Street or from the E-ticket Tent, Princes Mall (August only), during the opening hours listed. ———————————————————————— Concession prices are applicable to students, the unemployed, customers with disabilities (often with one helper), senior citizens and children under the age of 16. Proof of status must be presented at the venue. ——————————————————— For most performances, a 10% discount for groups of 10 or more is available. ————————————————— Details on accessibility at each venue are available in the Venue Guide on pages 244-266.

CUSTOMERS WITH DISABILITIES

Large print extracts from this programme are available on request. Please call 0131 226 0026.

TAKE YOUR SEATS HALF-PRICE HUT

FRINGE TICKET FRENZY - MONDAY 25 AUGUST

Check out the Half-Price Hut for 50% off tickets for shows on the same day. If the show you want to see is not selling discount tickets, you can visit the Fringe E-ticket Tent next door and order fullprice tickets online.

For the first time in Fringe history, everything must go on the final day of the Fringe! All tickets sold on Monday 25 August will be reduced to half-price at all Fringe ticket outlets (participating shows only). Grab a bargain and finish your festival on a high! ———————————————————————————————

Open daily 5-25 Aug 10am-9pm, the Half-Price Hut is located on Princes Mall, at the corner of Waverley Bridge and Princes Street.

FRINGE E-TICKET TENT (IN ASSOCIATION WITH MICROSOFT)

THE FRINGE MASSIVE 2 FOR 1 TICKET OFFER Be the first to catch the next big thing at Fringe 2008 by taking part in our opening weekend 2 for 1 ticket offer. 2 for 1 tickets are available for almost every performance on 3 and 4 August. Participating shows are listed with a E symbol in the Programme. —————————————————

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Check edfringe.com and the Half-Price Hut for show details.

Pop into the Fringe E-ticket Tent where you can use one of our free-ofcharge computers to book tickets and check reviews on edfringe.com. Open daily from 31 July to 25 August 10am-9pm, the E-ticket Tent is next to the Half-Price Hut on Princes Mall.

EDFRINGE.COM Book all your Fringe tickets securely through our award-winning website. Read reviews from critics and audiences, buy Fringe fashion, post comments on the message boards and keep up to date with all the latest Fringe news and gossip.

You must book a minimum of two tickets. The offer only applies to full-price seats. Concession prices are not available on these dates. Participating shows correct at time of going to print.

FRINGE FA C T S

HOW IT GOT STARTED

The Festival began in 1947 as a post-war initiative to reunite Europe through culture, with a number of distinguished musicians from the warravaged countries of the continent invited to perform in Edinburgh. Aware there would be a good crowd and focused press interest, six Scottish and two English theatre companies decided to turn up uninvited and fend for themselves. The next year, a critic dubbed the gatecrashers’ enterprise ‘the fringe of the official festival drama’, and the name and spirit of the Fringe were born.

For the first three decades of its life, the Fringe was a fairly intimate affair, dominated by drama and peopled largely by students and talent-spotting producers. The burgeoning of the Fringe began in earnest in the 1970s, as other forms of entertainment established themselves – notably, new comedy. Nowadays, the Fringe is where artists of every stripe come to get discovered. The first Fringe Programme appeared in 1951, the bright idea of a local printer. In 1959, the Fringe Society was founded to provide marketing and coordination between events. No artistic control was imposed on those who wanted to produce a show, a defining element of the Fringe that continues to this day. There’s hardly a serious entertainer around who hasn’t played the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Early stars were Dudley Moore, Alan Bennett and Jonathan Miller, the cast of Monty Python, and the Goodies, along with Clive James (back this year), Griff Rhys-Jones, Stephen Fry and Emma Thompson. From Oxford came Rowan Atkinson and Mel Smith, while Manchester University graduates Ben Elton, Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson came here and teamed with a duo called the Outer Limits (Nigel Planer and Peter Richardson) to form the Young Ones. Other celebs who found their first taste of fame at the Fringe include Graham Norton, Hugh Grant, Lily Savage, Eddie Izzard, Jude Law, Steve Coogan and ‘Billy Elliot’’s Jamie Bell.

SUPPORTING CAST Become a Friend of the Fringe and make the most of your Fringe experience by taking advantage of exclusive Friend’s benefits Sign up NOW for Fringe 2008 and you will receive all these amazing benefits: AS A FRIEND …

• Get the Programme delivered straight to your door* • Special priority phone booking line and priority Box Office during the Fringe • Exclusive 2 for 1 tickets for the duration of August** • Friends Newsletter (mailed in November) ... for just £18 per year ———————————————————————————————

As a Close Friend …

Friend benefits plus • Receive the Daily Media Digest, keeping you up-to-date with all of the Fringe-related headlines • Receive a ticket for two to attend the Fringe Launch Party taking place on the first Sunday of the Fringe ... for just £40 per year ———————————————————————————————

As a Best Friend …

Close and Friend benefits plus • Unique Best Friends credit in the Fringe Programme • An invitation for two to attend the Programme Launch in early June ... for just £100 per year ——————————————————————————————— To become a Friend, fill in the application form on page 267 and return it to Lucy Rothwell, Membership Department, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 180 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QS. Alternatively, you can download the form from edfringe.com, email your full name and postal address to friends@edfringe.com, or call the membership hotline on 0131 226 0036, and we will get you ready for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2008! ——————————————————————————————— *We can only guarantee this for UK residents. **1. Available on selected shows and booking must be made via the Fringe Box Office. Dependent on availability. Only applicable against full-price tickets. Maximum six tickets per show, per membership. 2. Membership runs from 1 Jan to 31 Dec in the year of purchase, unless otherwise specified (covering one Festival Fringe). 3. Your membership card must be presented when purchasing tickets in person. If purchasing tickets over the telephone, your membership number will be requested. 4. Membership is non-refundable.

FRINGE FA C T S

DOWN TO EARTH

The Fringe Programme is printed on 100% recycled paper!

How the Fringe benefits from your Friendship

The Fringe Office has existed since 1958 and has been a registered charity since 1969. Our mission is to provide a variety of services for performers and audiences alike, while also managing free events on the Royal Mile and at Fringe Sunday. We here at the Fringe Office strive consistently to maintain our open access policy, ensuring anyone can take part in the festival without being subject to artistic vetting or selection. This policy is key to the overall success of the Fringe, and in our 60 years has meant that we can proudly present an annual programme featuring a wealth of new writing and the hottest new talent from all over the world. Every year the Fringe generates £75 million for the economy in Scotland, yet we operate on a turnover of £2.2 million with public revenue funding of £48,000. By joining as a Friend, you are helping us keep the cost of participation as low as possible, allowing us to create, maintain and develop facilities and services for the next generation.

Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill Chair of the Board of Directors of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

TAKE A BOW! We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors and friends for their essential support of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Sponsors

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A SPECIAL THANK-YOU GOES TO OUR BEST FRIENDS

————————————————— Lord Foulkes of Cumnock, Alistair Adams, Russell Ambrose, Carole Anderson, John Angus, Geoffrey Arbuthnott, Jane Attias, Graeme Baillie, G. David Baldwin, Robert Ball, Ralph Bernard, Ann Caldwell, Chris Carter, Lesley Clemenson, Elissa Da Costa, Anthony Cross, Mark Cutherbert, Jonathan Davies, Gerald Della-Porta, Leeona Dorrian, Tony Evans, Simon Fanshawe, Julian Farrand, Tracy Ferron, Amanda Forsyth, Harriett Gilbert, Roddy Glen, Raymond & Anita Green, Helen Heggie, Martyn Hilton, Stewart Huntley, Teruhisa Irie, Barry Jacobs, Geoffrey Littman, David Long, Angus Maclennan, Heather Marshall, Vincent Mason, McNulty, Paul Meisak, Gwyn Morfey, David Morrison, Bernard Nelson, Tony Oliver, Jerry Ozaniec, Michael Purcell, Carol Ramsay, Elizabeth Richards, Sir Thomas Risk, Val Robertson, Geraint Rogers, Joan Ross, John-Paul Stephenson, Bridget M Stevens, David and Alix Stevenson, Samantha Terry, Kevin Upton, David Windsor —————————————————

SUPPORTERS

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Supported through the Scottish Government’s Edinburgh Festivals Expo Fund

——————————————————————————————— The Edinburgh Festival Fringe would also like to acknowledge the support of the Mike Westcott Memorial Fund, established in 2008 by virtue of a gift by the late Oswald Burstin.

AND THANKS AGAIN TO ALL OUR FRIENDS FOR THEIR SUPPORT

STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT Want to perform at Fringe 2009? Anyone can perform at the Fringe. If you are interested in bringing a show to the Fringe in 2009, come and see us at the Press and Performers’ Centre just around the corner from the Fringe Shop. We can tell you everything you need to know about bringing a show to the world’s largest arts festival, such as finding a venue and getting into the Fringe Programme. Information can also be found on edfringe.com, or give us a call on 0131 226 0026 and we will be happy to help.

Free Fringe talks Get your questions answered at our free Fringe talks, ‘How to Do a Show at the Fringe’, ‘How to Sell Your Show at the Fringe’ and ‘How to Tour After the Fringe’, taking place throughout the Fringe at Roman Eagle Lodge. The events are free but ticketed and tickets are available from the Fringe Box Office. See the Events section of the Programme for more details.

Fringe Junior Press Gang sponsored by Bank of Scotland After a rip-roaring success in 2007, the Fringe Junior Press Gang sponsored by Bank of Scotland is back for 2008 and once again offering aspiring young reviewers in Edinburgh the chance to see their words in print. Fringe performers will tour 10 selected schools, introducing up to 600 pupils ages 9-11 to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the skill of arts criticism. Watch for the Junior Press Gang’s winning entries this August in the Edinburgh Evening News. Sponsored by

Media Partner

FRINGE

Pace yourself! FA C T S Sometimes the best show is watching the world go by, and Edinburgh has plenty of non-festival attractions, some of them free. For a breath of fresh air and a sense of perspective, climb up Arthur’s Seat and look down on the madness below.

FESTIVAL SURVIVAL TIPS

Don’t give yourself a stiff neck starspotting – the Fringe is about the stars of tomorrow as well as today, so … Be adventurous Don’t just stick to the familiar names and familiar venues – doing the Fringe means going to see something bizarre or outrageous. Even if it’s awful, you’ll have something to tell your grandchildren. Book early Most Fringe-goers decide on the day what show takes their fancy, though 2007 was a record year for early bookings. The Fringe Box Office opens on Monday 9 June 2008, so watch edfringe.com to make sure you’ve got the heads-up for getting in early. Not everything costs money This Programme is packed with free shows and 2 for 1 ticket deals. See page 3 for more information. Accommodation During August, accommodation in Edinburgh is hard to find and at a premium. We recommend that you book in advance and as soon as you can.Visit the accommodation section of edfringe.com for links to local accommodation agencies and message boards with flats and rooms available.

Fringe SchoolS Poster Competition Every year thousands of school children across Scotland get creative for the Fringe in the hopes of having their design used as the official Fringe poster. This year we received over 4,000 entries from schools as far afield as Hawick, Annan, the Isle of Harris & Lewis and Inverness. Our winning entry for 2008 was designed by 14-yearold Naomi Beth Ellis from Tynecastle High School in Edinburgh. To see the winning poster in person, along with a shortlist of the best of this year’s entries, head to Ocean Terminal, where posters will be exhibited throughout the centre 3-25 August. If you would like more information on taking part in the poster competition in the future, email lucy@edfringe.com.

Fringe Framed Get your photos published on the Fringe website and in Metro newspaper by taking part in our Fringe Framed competition. Send your best Fringe shots to framed@edfringe.com from 3 August onwards. For more details, visit edfringe.com/fringeframed. In Association With

FREE-FOR-ALL FREE Royal Bank on the Royal Mile Come and join us throughout August on the central section of the Royal Mile (around the Fringe Shop and Parliament Square) when the area is transformed into a huge street theatre featuring buskers, acrobats, fire-eaters and a plethora of other entertainers – in 2007 we even hosted a wedding! Also on hand are Fringe acts performing short extracts from their shows and handing out leaflets to help you decide what to see.

FREE FRINGE SUNDAY Sunday 10 Aug, 11am-5pm

As a thank-you to the people of Edinburgh, Fringe Sunday is a huge, free garden party at the Meadows that attracts crowds of over 200,000 and features free performances of hundreds of Fringe shows, art displays, music and children’s activities. Following on from its success last year, the Fringe Sunday Stage School Tent sponsored by Bank of Scotland also returns for 2008. The tent features free workshops and performances and is open to kids of all ages – no booking necessary!

Edinburgh is one of the UK’s most remarkable cities, which is what makes it such a unique and exciting backdrop for the world’s largest arts festival. With its living history, vibrant culture, and more than a few stunning views, Edinburgh is a show unto itself – so be sure to get out and see it!

FEST AND THE CITY FRINGE FA C T S

Food and drink Edinburgh has a great selection of places to eat and drink, from designer restaurants serving prime Scottish produce to brown-walled traditional pubs offering pints of local ale. Many festival venues have their own bars or cafes, and in good weather, these will spill out onto the streets, adding to the festive atmosphere. If you’ve only got a limited time to eat before a show, or want to catch a bite between shows, it’s a good idea to book and, when you get there, to tell the staff when you need to be out again. Getting around Edinburgh is a hilly city, particularly in the centre, so be prepared for a bit of exercise getting to different shows. Walking really is the best way to get around – if you’re seeing shows back-to-back, you should leave about half an hour to get between two centrally located venues. A detailed map of Edinburgh and its Fringe venues is available at the back of this programme.

FREE The Edinburgh Festivals’ Cavalcade Every year, the Cavalcade attracts over 175,000 spectators and features the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, along with over 3,000 participants from Fringe shows, community groups, commercial floats and bands from all over the world. The 2008 Cavalcade will take place on Sunday 5 August at 2:30pm. It starts at Market Street and continues over Waverley Bridge, along Princes Street into Lothian Road, finishing at the end of Castle Terrace. Please note that the Edinburgh Festivals’ Cavalcade is not organised by the Fringe. For more information, please visit www.edinburghcavalcade.com.

SHARING THE STAGE The Edinburgh summer festival calendar The Fringe is part of the wider Edinburgh Festivals, which is made up of a number of distinct, independently organised festivals. Together they provide you with a spectacular variety of events to choose from. ———————————————————————————————

Edinburgh Art Festival

31 July–31 August 2008 www.edinburghartfestival.org ———————————————————————————————

Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival

25 July–3 August 2008 www.edinburghjazzfestival.com ———————————————————————————————

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

1–23 August 2008 www.edintattoo.co.uk ———————————————————————————————

Edinburgh International Festival

8 August–31 August 2008 www.eif.co.uk ———————————————————————————————

Edinburgh International Book Festival

9–25 August 2008 www.edbookfest.co.uk ———————————————————————————————

Edinburgh Mela

25–31 August 2008 www.edinburgh-mela.co.uk ——————————————————————————————— For more information on arts festivals across the UK, visit the British Arts Festivals Association online at www.artsfestivals.co.uk.

How to choose a show Official Daily Guide to the Edinburgh festivals

The Daily Guide is produced by our office every day during the Fringe and contains hour-by-hour listings of every show across all of Edinburgh’s festivals. It is available free from the Fringe Box Office, as well as from hundreds of other locations around Edinburgh.

Reviews

The Scotsman and Metro print reviews, news, interviews and more in a daily festival supplement, while you’ll also find daily coverage in the Edinburgh Evening News, the Herald, the Guardian and the Times. Weekly publications like the List, Scotland on Sunday, Sunday Herald, the Sunday Times Scotland, ThreeWeeks, the Stage and the twice-weekly Fest also provide coverage of the Fringe. Check out edfringe.com for links to online reviews.

Web

Next to the show listings on edfringe. com you’ll find an online digest of critics’ star ratings for shows, as well as reviews and ratings from members of the public. You can also read reviews and more on www.edinburghfestivals. co.uk.

Word of mouth

Great tips can come from anywhere during the Fringe: critics’ reviews, performers with flyers and even the person standing next to you in the Box Office queue. Posters, leaflets and flyers are everywhere to help you make up your mind. Please note that the Fringe Office works on behalf of all performers in the Programme, so our staff cannot recommend individual shows to you – not during office hours, anyway!

FROM THE TOP

Listings

All show entries have been written by the performing companies. The layout of all entries has been standardised as follows:

1. Show title

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2. Performer/performing company name

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3. Venue information

More information about all venues and the shows running at them can be found in the alphabetical directory of venues on pages 244266. ———————————————

may take place (such as previews) but which are not within the core dates of the Fringe (3-25 August). The red dates indicate when a show is part of the Fringe 2 for 1 ticket offer on 3 and 4 August. ———————————————

6. Price

The 24-hour clock is used. Shows starting in the early hours, e.g., 1:15am, are listed on the previous day’s date. Shows starting from 7am are shown on the current date. Approximate show duration is given in brackets. ———————————————

For unreserved seats in nearly all cases. Concession prices, where available, are given in brackets and are offered to: students (S); the unemployed (U); people with disabilities (D); over-60s (O); and children under 16 (C). Identification will be asked for at the venue. A further concession – Family Ticket (F) – for four tickets purchased at the same time, where a minimum of two tickets are for children, is also available. ————————————————

Dates in bold indicate that the show takes place on that date. The smaller dates are days when Fringe shows

Specifies whether a show qualifies as a World, European or UK premiere.

4. Dates & times

5. Calendar

8. Age Suitability

In the Children’s section of the Programme, a guide to age suitability (recommended by the producing company and not the Fringe Office) is given in brackets. ————————————————

9. The Fringe 2 for 1 offer

Indicates that the Fringe 2 for 1 discount is available on tickets for this show on 3 and 4 August. For more details, see page 3.

7. Premieres

Listings in each section are alphabetised FIRST BY Show Title, then BY Performer/Performing Company Name

The Adventures of Ayanda the Aardvark Eden College Durban

Sweet ECA, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place or Lady Lawson Street • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F4

A foot-stomping show from South Africa for kids, by kids. Join Ayanda the Aardvark and her friends on a fantastic journey of self-discovery! Don't miss it! Aug 23:  10:45 (45mins)  £4.00 (£3.50) 

World premiere • Suitable for ages 6+

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Aesop The Storyteller Leon Conrad

Hill Street Theatre, 19 Hill Street • 0131 226 6522 • Grid Ref: D3

Adventure stories; fun; kings; talking animals; slavery and freedom. Will wrong triumph over right or right over wrong? Leon Conrad combines storytelling with perfomance poetry to tell Aesop's life story alongside some of his best-known fables. www.myspace.com/leonthepoet Preview Aug 1-2:  12:25 (1hr 5mins)  £5.00  Aug 3-5,7-8,11-12,14-15,18-19,21-22:  12:25 (1hr 5mins)  £8.50 (£8.00) (£27.50 F)  Aug 9-10,16-17,23-24:  12:25 (1hr 5mins)  £9.00 (£8.50) (£30.00 F)  World premiere • Suitable for ages 6+ 

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Alice

Breakaway Theatre Company

C soco, Chambers Street and Cowgate • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E5

Moving to senior school: so many rooms to find and new people to meet. The excitement and fears of these new beginnings are brought vividly to life through this musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's famous stories. www.breakawaytheatre.co.uk Aug 10,16:  11:00 (1hr 15mins)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)  Aug 11-12:  11:00 (1hr 15mins)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)  Aug 13-15:  11:00 (1hr 15mins)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

Suitable for ages 8+

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Alice in Wonderland About Turn Theatre Company

Rocket @ Demarco Roxy Art House, 2 Roxburgh Place • 0871 750 0077 • Grid Ref: E6

A 45-minute journey for young and old alike, told through music, song and dance. A fantastic retelling of this classic tale performed by the youthful and energetic, critically-acclaimed About Turn Theatre Company. 'Wow! ... exceptional' (EdinburghGuide.com). Aug 11-16,18-23:  11:00 (45mins)  £7.00 (£4.00) 

see page 18 for show information

Suitable for ages 4+

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Alice in Wonderland Youth Arts Leicestershire

Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace • 0131 220 6109 • Grid Ref: E4

At seven you want to be grown-up. But disappearing down holes, looking through doors and talking to strangers - of the animal variety - can lead to confusion and the possibility of losing your head. Aug 18-23:  11:30 (1hr)  £7.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Comedy on the Square

The Zoo, 140 The Pleasance • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

Direct from San Francisco, Fringe veterans Frisco Fred, Big Al Catraz and Jay Alexander perform comedy juggling, then teach you to juggle! It's easy, interactive fun for everyone. 'A fun hour, and great teachers' (ThreeWeeks). 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

For primary school children, Andrew Clover - Perrier nominee, writer of Sunday Times column 'Dad Rules' - mixes stand-up comedy and stories about princesses, aliens, and dogs that are scared of Chihuahuas. Three shows only! ***** (Scotsman). Aug 7,14,21:  11:30 (1hr)  £7.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

World premiere • Suitable for ages 4+

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Animal Olympics Francesca Beard

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

The queen of British performance poetry introduces Dragon, Rabbit,Tiger, Monkey and all the stars of the Chinese zodiac in an olympic-sized talent show.Who will win? Your vote decides! Ages 5+. 'Genuine quality ... Brilliant' (Scotsman). www.francescabeard.com

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Ants in Your Pants

Albert & Friends Instant Circus

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - Off Inverleith House Lawn, East Gate Inverleith Row/ North Gate, Inverleith Place • 0131 552 7171 • Grid Ref: A2

Follow the story of a day in the life of a bumbling circus troupe. Highly skilled circus antics; young artists attempting the impossible. Fantastic free family entertainment. See 'Circus for Success' for workshops at the Bonaly Outdoor Centre. Aug 10-17:  13:00 (45mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

European premiere • Suitable for ages 3-15

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The Apple Tree Maiden Divadlo Neslysim

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Children will love it! Everything expected from a fairytale: a fearless prince, an enchanted princess and an old witch who'd like to take her place. With a gentle humour and a Gothic style, a beautiful poem, a beautiful performance.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  12:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17:  12:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 5-7,11-14:  12:00 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)

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The Bear Who Paints

RibcagedTheatre Productions in Association With Blue Penguin Productions Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

A colourless world - can you help Bear survive? Hope, colour and pure enchantment, intertwining puppetry, comedy and live musicians, including a pianist on his head. Award-winning spectacular from NSDF 08 winners, Ribcaged. ***** (EdinburghGuide.com). Don't forget your paintings!

Preview Aug 10-11:  11:40 (50mins)  £5.00  Aug 12-18,20-24:  11:40 (50mins)  £7.50 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere • Suitable for ages 4+

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Bubble-Ology: Magic, Art and Science The Amazing Bubble Man

C too, St Columba's by the Castle, Johnston Terrace • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E4

Fun, excitement, laughter - plus science! Become thrilled by this multimedia experience combining photography, music and live bubble action. 'Bubble-Ology' is wet, wild and supernatural. Jul 31-Aug 1,5,11,18-19:  13:10 (45mins)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  13:10 (45mins)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  13:10 (45mins)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)  World premiere • Suitable for ages 4+  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Camille's Way Odd Pair of Jeans

Sweet ECA, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place or Lady Lawson Street • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F4

A colourful interactive show about Camille the giraffe, by the dynamic South African duo Shelby Strange and Elisha Mudly. Life-sized puppets, catchy songs and loads of energetic fun will entertain the whole family. Aug 23:  11:40 (45mins)  £4.00 (£3.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

Suitable for ages 6+

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Circus for Success Albert & Friends

Bonaly Outdoor Centre, 71 Bonaly Road • 0131 441 1878 • Grid Ref: F1

Learn fabulous circus skills with London's leading youth circus training team. Static trapeze, web rope, globe, stilts, unicycle and much more.An exciting opportunity to take part in a challenging, achievable and rewarding experience. Info: +44 (0)208 237 1170. Aug 10-17:  10:30 (5hrs)  £35.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

European premiere • Suitable for ages 7-15

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Cloudcuckooland

The Onassis Programme - Festival Highlights

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Our feathered friends battle to save the planet with bird poo in this riotous new comedy musical for all the family. Performed by seven all-singing, all-dancing actor-musicians. Inspired by Aristophanes' 'The Birds'. 'Whoops of delight ... infectious energy' (Oxford Times).

Preview Jul 30-31:  12:50 (1hr)  £5.00 (£5.00)  Aug 2-12,14-25:  12:50 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Comedy Cartoon Story Show - Free Phil Sheppard

Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club, 7 Baxter's Place, Leith Walk • 0131 556 9628 • Grid Ref: C6

'The Princess Has To Pee'; 'Lollipopman - Superhero of the Highway'; 'Mischief Mirror' ... Author/cartoonist/stand-up Phil Sheppard presents these stories and more in his one-man comedy show. ' ... chucklingly inventive' (Stage); 'infectious humour' (TES); 'truly enjoyable' (ThreeWeeks). Aug 5-11:  14:10 (50mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

European premiere • Suitable for ages 5+

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Comedy Club 4 Kids

The Echo Chamber

The Bongo Club, 37 Holyrood Road • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E6

Underbelly's Baby Belly,The Caves, Niddry St South, off Cowgate • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Neapolitan Theatre

En Masse Theatre

Now in its third year, the 'Comedy Club 4 Kids' offers a 'real' comedy club experience, where the best comedians strut their stuff, but without the rude bits. 'Surprisingly funny' (Guardian).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 3:  18:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 4-8,11-15,18-22,25:  18:00 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Aug 9-10,16-17,23-24:  18:00 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Corryvreckan Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, 14-16 Grassmarket • 0131 225 5525 • Grid Ref: E4

Take a mysterious and mythical journey into the heart of Corryvreckan, the third largest whirlpool in the world, in this exciting contemporary dance duet for all the family by Scottish choreographer Andy Howitt. www.dancebase.co.uk Aug 12-16:  12:00 (45mins)  £7.00

Suitable for ages 10+

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Dr Bunhead's Crash Test Jelly Babies Musical Theatre @ George Square, George Square/Buccleuch Place • 0131 662 8740 • Grid Ref: F5

Bigger, better, bangier than before! A 'pyrotechnic extravaganza' (Daily Mail) of 'silly, crazy, dirty, dangerous and magnificent' (Daily Telegraph) live science for kids. A 'burning, bubbling, exploding ball of fun' (Sunday Times). 27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Drama Workshops for 5-12s Spotlites @ The Merchants' Hall, 22 Hanover Street • 0131 220 5911 • Grid Ref: D4

Different each day, including 'Star Wars': Jedi Knight Academy; 'Doctor Who'; 'High School Musical'; 'Ben 10'; Harry Potter; Narnia; Pirates; Spider-man; Dahl's Adventures ... Contact venue for details. CRB-checked staff. Drop and collect! 'Outstanding' (Stage). www.spotlites.co.uk/edinburgh 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Gordonstoun School

Stage by Stage Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row • 07816 671450 • Grid Ref: B3

Hans Christian Andersen's story brought to life by a dynamic physical ensemble of actors with a huge wardrobe, a disco music soundtrack, terrible accents and some very large wigs. Perfect family entertainment and children come free. Aug 6-9:  11:00 (30mins)  £3.00 (Free C) 27 28 29 30 31 1 2

World premiere • Suitable for ages 5+

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Red Balloon Theatre Company

Charlotte Chapel, 204 Rose Street • 07769 726171 • Grid Ref: D3

This delightful production teaches rules for e-safety. A little girl goes into a forest alone for the first time. There are wolves, but she's learned rules to keep her safe. Will she remember? Will she survive? Will she escape? Aug 4-8:  14:15 (50mins)  £4.50  Aug 9:  10:15 (50mins)  £4.50  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Incognito

Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

The fairytale is over! The stars of the fairytale world have fallen out with each other, and out of their stories. Enjoy the songs, slapstick and jokes as the characters try to get back to their reality. Preview Aug 1-2:  11:00 (40mins)  £5.00  Aug 3-9:  11:00 (40mins)  £7.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Far Far Away

Spotlites Theatre Company

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1,4-8,11-17:  10:15 (1hr)  £3.50

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Escape

Dr Bunhead

Jul 31-Aug 4,7-11,21-25:  10:00 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.00)

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  10:45 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11,13-14,18-21:  10:45 (1hr)  £9.00 (£6.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  10:45 (1hr)  £10.00 (£7.00)

The Emperor's New Clothes

YDance

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Do you like being scared out of your skin? Explore Edinburgh's underworld as the city's ghosts come out to play. En Masse revive their Fringe First Award-winning, sitespecific adventure for brave children and braver adults.

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Finding Alice

The Greatest Bubble Show on Earth

C too, St Columba's by the Castle, Johnston Terrace • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E4

C too, St Columba's by the Castle, Johnston Terrace • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E4

A Single Leaf

The lines between the worlds blur as one Mr W Rabbit looks for an 'Alice' (or a game of tennis). If you find 'Alice', an unusual walrus or a cricket ball, then come and join this interactive adventure. Tea, anyone? Jul 31-Aug 1,5,11-12,18-19:  11:00 (50mins)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)  Aug 2,4,9,16,23,25:  11:00 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  11:00 (50mins)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)  World premiere • Suitable for ages 7+  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4

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The Amazing Bubble Man

Breathtaking gigantic bubbles, people inside bubbles, square bubbles, amazing bubble colours, sculptural bubbles, special effect bubbles. A show for kids of all ages to thrill, laugh, love and learn about the world of 'Bubble-Ology'. Jul 31-Aug 1,5,11,18-19:  12:10 (45mins)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  12:10 (45mins)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  12:10 (45mins)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Gruffalo

Five Go To Edinburgh Again! Gordonstoun OGs

Tall Stories

Stage by Stage Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row • 07816 671450 • Grid Ref: B3

C too, St Columba's by the Castle, Johnston Terrace • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E4

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy are back! Secret passages, missing scientist, the Loch Ness Monster, tomato and lettuce sandwiches, lashings of ginger beer and it's all free! Performed in the garden. ' ... utterly brilliant!' (EdinburghGuide.com).

The big, scary monster of a show returns to Edinburgh for its seventh birthday. Follow Mouse's adventures in the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book. 'An absolute delight' - ***** (Scotsman). www.tallstories.org.uk

Aug 6-9:  11:00 (30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

Suitable for ages 3+

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The Golden Voyage of Sinbad

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Sideways Theatre

C, Chambers Street • 0845 260 1212 • Grid Ref: E5

Join our hero, Sinbad, and his cheeky brother, Binbag, as they set sail for the Golden Amulet. Gasp as he fights a dragon, catches a ride from a giant eagle and gets the girl and all without being seasick. www.sidewaystheatre.co.uk Aug 4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  10:15 (45mins)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)  Aug 5,11-12,18-19:  10:15 (45mins)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  10:15 (45mins)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)  World premiere • Suitable for ages 4+  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4

Jul 31-Aug 1,5,11,18-19:  14:10 (55mins)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  14:10 (55mins)  £9.50 (£8.50) (£7.50 C)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  14:10 (55mins)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)

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Hansel and Gretel Swishtheatre

The Space@Venue 45, 39 Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • Grid Ref: D5

A magical blend of movement, songs and storytelling for all the family. Be led deep into a bamboo forest to the gingerbread house and follow trails of breadcrumbs to see the wicked witch's oven. www.swishtheatre.com Preview Aug 2:  12:00 (1hr)  £5.00 (£3.50)  Aug 3-9:  12:00 (1hr)  £5.00 (£4.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

Goldilocks and the Three Hoods

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Dramawise

Haroun and the Sea of Stories

Have you ever wondered what Goldilocks and her family are really like? What type of girl would break into a strange house anyway? Discover the truth behind the fairy tale. Fun for all the family.

Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket • 0131 225 8961 • Grid Ref: E4

C, Chambers Street • 0845 260 1212 • Grid Ref: E5

Aug 10,16:  13:45 (40mins)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)  Aug 11-12:  13:45 (40mins)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)  Aug 13-15:  13:45 (40mins)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

World premiere • Suitable for ages 4+

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Plan B Productions

Love and magic, light and shadow, creatures awesome and delightful! Join Haroun's heroic quest to defeat the evil Khattam Shud and restore his father's lost 'gift of gab'. Music, puppets - a fanciful folktale. Aug 11-16:  11:30 (1hr 15mins)  £6.00 (£4.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

Suitable for ages 5+

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Heartbreak Soup

The Empty Space and Laura Lindow

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

One boy. Two hearts. From his hospital bed, Cuddy plays a waiting game where life meets death in a single heartbeat. Music, puppetry and humour combine in this magical tale for everyone that has a heart ... or two. www.theemptyspace.org.uk Aug 2-12,15-25:  11:30 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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A History of Scotland (in 60 minutes or less) Sleekit Productions

Musical Theatre @ George Square, George Square/Buccleuch Place • 0131 662 8740 • Grid Ref: F5

Meet kings, queens, heroes, villains and everyday Scots who shaped Scotland's past. Enjoy a fun, fast-paced hour of storytelling, song, and excitement: stories of Scotland, its people and its history. www.scotlandin60.co.uk

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  12:15 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2,4,6-7,12-14,18-21,25:  12:15 (1hr)  £6.50 (£5.50)  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  12:15 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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How Does the Kanga-roo? Rubber Duck Theatre

C, Chambers Street • 0845 260 1212 • Grid Ref: E5

Bruce thinks he's the loneliest creature in the Great Sandy Desert. Can he become the most famous animal Down Under? A bonza bonanza of Koalas, Kookaburras and crocs! 'The stuff of every child's dream' (List). www.rubberducktheatre.co.uk Jul 30-Aug 1,5,11-12,18-19:  10:00 (45mins)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  10:00 (45mins)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  10:00 (45mins)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)  World premiere • Suitable for ages 3+

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How the Giraffe got its Neck see page 125 for show information

Tall Stories

C too, St Columba's by the Castle, Johnston Terrace • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E4

Join two intrepid explorers as they discover how the Elephant got his trunk (and other stories) and solve the mystery of the Giraffe's neck. An evolutionary entertainment from the company behind 'The Gruffalo'. www.tallstories.org.uk Jul 31-Aug 1,5,11,18-19:  15:20 (50mins)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  15:20 (50mins)  £9.50 (£8.50) (£7.50 C)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  15:20 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Ian Billings Out of His Mind Ian Billings

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Enter the wonky bonkers world of kid's comedian, Ian Billings, for a tickle-filled hour of chuckle-puns and giggle-gags. Be prepared for belly laughs - remember to bring your belly.

Preview Aug 1-2:  11:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  11:00 (1hr)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£18.00 F)  Aug 5-7,12-14,18-21:  11:00 (1hr)  £5.50 (£4.50) (£18.00 F)  World premiere • Suitable for ages 6+

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'I Can't Sleep' by David O'Doherty Lisa Richards in Association With Edcom8

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

David and Maeve are trying to get to sleep, but the audience is keeping them awake. A comedy show for five- to eight-year-olds by children's author and if.com-nominee David O'Doherty. With Maeve Higgins. Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  14:20 (1hr)  £5.00 (£5.00)  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21,25:  14:20 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  14:20 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  UK premiere • Suitable for ages 5-8

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Jabberwocky

Grapple Theatre Company

C cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E4

Banished for damaging cake - can our hero Bob slay the monster, and win the Princess? Medieval comedy adventure with excitement, mystery and free cake. From creators of sell-out 'Pirates!'. 'Colourful, inventive ... lots of fun' - **** (ThreeWeeks). Aug 3-4,9:  14:05 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)  Aug 5:  14:05 (1hr)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)  Aug 6-8:  14:05 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)

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The Vault, 11 Merchant Street • 0131 510 0022 • Grid Ref: E5

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Join Jack, a fairy, and one angry giant in a world where nothing is quite what it seems. Storytelling, music and comedy combine in this dark retelling of the classic fairytale (including a twist or two!) Aug 19-23:  11:30 (45mins)  £7.50 (£5.00) 

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Theatre of Widdershins

Spectrum Theatre Company

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James Campbell's Shut Up Stupid Neapolitan Theatre

Sweet ECA, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place or Lady Lawson Street • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F4

The creator of 'Comedy 4 Kids' and 'The Onomatopoeia Society', etc has written and directed another experimental black comedy for children and grown-ups, looking at language, idiots, teddies, neuro-linguistic nightmares and blankies. Stupid. Bumface.

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1-2:  16:00 (55mins)  £5.00  Aug 3-8,11-15,19-22,25:  16:00 (55mins)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Aug 9-10,16-17,23-24:  16:00 (55mins)  £8.00 (£7.00) 

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Scottish Storytelling Centre 2nd to 23rd August 11am everyday except Sundays ����� The List ����� Three Weeks

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Jay Gees Jamboree, His Snurglegurk And Other Stuff

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M+E Theatre/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club, 7 Baxter's Place, Leith Walk • 0131 556 9628 • Grid Ref: C6

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Join Ms Googiepants on a whirlwind tour of new funny poems and creepy stories filled with characters and rhymes not unlike those of Roald Dahl and Dr Seuss - free and fun for everyone. Aug 18-25:  14:10 (45mins)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

World premiere • Suitable for ages 4-12

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Jungle Book: A Murderous Song

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Livewire Theatre Company

The Space@Venue 45, 39 Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • Grid Ref: D5

Jungle dark. Shadows deep. Sharp the cry. Cub becomes boy, boy becomes beast, beast becomes man. Jungle-deep prowls Shere Khan, forever waiting ... barbaric, bold theatre with bite. 2005/2006 sell-out. 'Festival Highlight' (British Theatre Review).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  14:10 (55mins)  £5.00  Aug 2-9:  14:10 (55mins)  £6.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Just In Case Ambidextrous

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

What's in your case ... just in case? Just in case of what? A host of weird, wonderful and wacky whats are brought to life by dance, physical theatre, puppetry and object animation! Visit www.ambidexterity.co.uk for more.

Preview Aug 1-2:  11:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11,13-14,18,20-21,25:  11:30 (1hr)  £6.50 (£5.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  11:30 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50)  World premiere • Suitable for ages 6+ 

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Toto Tales

The Zoo, 140 The Pleasance • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

'Koko the croc is not feeling great. Help him get better before it's too late.' Delightful African folktales brought vividly to life with sing-along songs and magical characters; then create your own artwork to take home! Preview Aug 1-2:  11:00 (45mins)  £4.00 (£3.00)  Aug 4-9,11-16,18-23,25:  11:00 (45mins)  £6.00 (£4.00) 

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Let The Earth Breathe KeNoDeKe

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, 10 Orwell Terrace • 0131 346 1405 • Grid Ref: F1

An interactive children's show using theatre and music to explore the problems our Earth is facing and what we can do to help. Throughout the duration of the show, we create a song that we perform together as a finale. Aug 7-8,11-15,18-23:  13:30 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00 C)  Aug 9-10,16-17,24:  14:30 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.00) (£4.00 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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A new musical comedy inspired by Aristophanes’ ‘The Birds’

Words by Stephen Sharkey Music by Alex Silverman Directed by Helen Eastman

‘Whoops of delight; infectious energy.’ Oxford Times

Pleasance Courtyard 12:50pm

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The Lighthouse Keeper

Misterstourworm and the Kelpie's Gift

Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, 14-16 Grassmarket • 0131 225 5525 • Grid Ref: E4

Musical Theatre @ George Square, George Square/Buccleuch Place • 0131 662 8740 • Grid Ref: F5

Clive Nicholas-Andrews

A clown adventure story. A tale of lights, ships, dreams and the power of the imagination featuring puppetry, dance, circus skills and a little ukulele. 'An extraordinary performer, a very funny clown' (Theatre Bristol). www.dancebase.co.uk

Preview Aug 6:  12:00 (45mins)  £6.00  Aug 7-10:  12:00 (45mins)  £7.00

Suitable for ages 5+

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Circular Music

Join Ban and Dan on an exciting musical adventure! Heroes, monsters, and Misterstourworm - the biggest baddie of them all ... Will good triumph over evil? Will Ban and Dan finish the story? A magical, unmissable journey! Aug 12-25:  10:30 (45mins)  £6.50 (£5.50)

European premiere • Suitable for ages 5-11

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The Little Mermaid

The Mozart Question - Michael Morpurgo

C, Chambers Street • 0845 260 1212 • Grid Ref: E5

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

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Assembly and SCAMP

The sweet-bitterest story ever whispered between the stars and the sea. Lighter than spray, weightier than a forsaken heart. See Hans Christian Andersen's classic brought to life by the creators of 'The Snow Queen'. 'Thrilling, tautly-written' (TES). www.ctheatre.com Jul 30-Aug 1,5,11-12,18-19:  11:20 (50mins)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  11:20 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  11:20 (50mins)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Little Red Riding Hood Duddingston Kirk Manse Garden, Old Church Lane, Duddingston Village • 0131 556 9579 • Grid Ref: F6

Throughout the magical grounds of Duddingston, Alba recreates the age-old tale of the young pioneer, so totally brave, flawless and understanding. Meet the wily fox, the wicked wolf and her allies, the birds. Sing-along music. Pathos. Fun. Jul 28-Aug 2,4-8,11-16:  11:00 (1hr 15mins)  £6.00 (£4.00)

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The Magical Jello Returns, Again! Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket • 0131 225 8961 • Grid Ref: E4

Once again, Jello returns with some more fun and laughter! Now 17 (getting old!), Jello has some of his best magic yet, and as always, audience participation is imperative. Lollies included! www.magicaljello.co.uk

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Rhema Theatre Company

Saughtonhall United Reformed Church, 87 Saughtonhall Drive • 0131 539 0491 • Grid Ref: F1

A non-stop, action-packed, fun-filled, family-friendly trip through a fantastic adventure book! 'Zinging, bright, fast-moving and fun! Family fun with depth to suit all ages ... children watched transfixed' (Scotsman review of last year's show)!

Aug 13-16,18-23,25:  13:30 (1hr)  £7.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)  World premiere • Suitable for ages 5-11 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Brief Candle Theatre

The Space@Venue 45, 39 Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • Grid Ref: D5

Brief Candle, the acclaimed young people's theatre company, make their Fringe debut with this exciting new play suitable for audiences ages 7+. Join us on an adventure full of energy, excitement, and theatrical imagination. www.briefcandle.co.uk Aug 4-9,11-16,18-23:  13:05 (50mins)  £6.50 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)  World premiere • Suitable for ages 7+

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The Magic City

Peaceful Lion Productions

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

A toy city magically comes alive, leading two children on an incredible adventure. Bursting with surprises, extraordinary characters and fantastic puppets. A fun-filled Edith Nesbit story from the team behind 'Enchanted Castle'. 'An hour of fun' (Guardian).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  11:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-17,19-25:  11:30 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Man Who Planted Trees Puppet State Theatre Company

Scottish Storytelling Centre,The Netherbow, 43-45 High Street • 0131 556 9579 • Grid Ref: D6

'It is very, very rare to find something that appeals as effortlessly to children and adults as this magical show' - ***** (Scotsman). Giono's inspiring masterpiece. ' ... the best dog puppet ever' (Guardian). Fringe sell-out 2007. www.puppetstate.com Aug 2-3,5-10,12-17,19-24:  15:00 (55mins)  £7.50 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Mrs Wobble the Waitress and Friends Forbidden Theatre Company

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Mrs Wobble is a waitress. The only trouble is, she wobbles ... Allan Ahlberg's 'Happy Families' brought to life, with Mr Biff the Boxer and Mrs Plug the Plumber. 'Imaginative' (Time Out on 'Stung'). www.forbidden.org.uk Aug 10,15-17,22-24:  11:30 (50mins)  £8.00 (£6.00)  Aug 11-14,19-21,25:  11:30 (50mins)  £7.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere • Suitable for ages 5+

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Mr Fizzywigg's Story Factory Craig Ricci Shaynak/Kingswell Productions

Sweet Grassmarket, Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: E4

Come help jolly Mr Fizzywigg create an original story! Spin the Giant Wheel of Silly Voices! Choose from the Massive Box of Zany Hats! Watch as your kids write and star in the show! www.kingswell-productions.com Aug 1-10,12-17,19-25:  11:20 (50mins)  £6.00 (£5.00) (£18.00 F)  World premiere • Suitable for ages 4-12

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No Place for Dreams

Calum Fleming

Aug 11-16:  11:15 (50mins)  £4.00  Aug 11-16:  13:45 (50mins)  £4.00

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  12:15 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21:  12:15 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-25:  12:15 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.00)  World premiere • Suitable for ages 8+

Noah's Ark and Other Stories

Theatre Alba

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Paolo Levi, the greatest violinist in the world, refuses to play Mozart. Why? Michael Morpurgo's extraordinary story takes us from Venice to the horrors of the Nazi gas chambers. A moving, inspirational tale for young and old.

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Little Red House Theatre Group

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

A family lost at sea. A race against time to make a rescue. This is a gripping drama about a disaster made good by the strength of family love. Excitement and tension for anyone who loves adventure. Aug 10-16:  13:20 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

World premiere • Suitable for ages 7+

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Painting Music - Workshop Painting Music

Sweet ECA, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place or Lady Lawson Street • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F4

Can you hear colour or see sound? Now you can come and try painting them! Suitable for the entire family. Be inspired by classical music and recreate through paint what you hear!

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Suitable for ages 3+

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... Pat & Mat!

Divadlo Neslysim

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

With over 30 years of entertaining children and families, the award-winning TV duo is coming to the Fringe! Featuring hilarious ineptitude to solve a self-made problem, ending with a surprising solution! Perfect for under-10s!

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  10:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-14:  10:30 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17:  10:30 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Pick 'n' Myths Onassis Programme

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Hear about the king who grew donkey's ears, the clever goddess Athena and the boy who could fly. Three actors present the most exciting stories ever told, with songs, audience participation, friendly monsters and silly hats. Jul 31,Aug 2,7,9,14,16,21,23:  11:30 (25mins)  £3.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

World premiere • Suitable for ages 3+

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Pirates!

Grapple Theatre Company

C cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E4

The King of Spain's huge ship frightens every pirate - only Dangerous Jimmy stands in his way. But his gang don't like sailing much ... Help defend pirate life! Sell-out show, 2005. 'Colourful, inventive ... and lots of fun' - **** (ThreeWeeks). Aug 3-4,9:  15:30 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)  Aug 5:  15:30 (1hr)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)  Aug 6-8:  15:30 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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A Pirate's Life for Me Scarlet Blade Theatre

C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: D5

To fulfill his dreams, James becomes a pirate. But what treasure will he find? Yo ho ho, adventure on the high seas, spectacular sword fights and a bottle of rum. Something for everyone in the family. www.scarletblade.com Aug 1,5,12,18-19:  10:30 (45mins)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  10:30 (45mins)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  10:30 (45mins)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)  World premiere • Suitable for ages 6+

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The Pirate,the Potato and the Camel - In Space Top Edge Productions

The Space@Venue 45, 39 Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • Grid Ref: D5

Focus your telescopes on a planet that looks like the potato's bottom. Enjoy the song-filled mayhem and audience participation as the pirate battles aliens. 'Especially funny' (Stage). Aug 1-2,4-9,11-16,18-23:  10:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3,10,17:  15:30 (1hr)  £5.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Potted Pirates

Dan and Jeff - Festival Highlights

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

'Potted Potter''s Dan and Jeff pack pirates from Long John Silver to Jack Sparrow into one madcap hour. 'Dan and Jeff hurl themselves into the farce with all their enthusiasm and have everyone roaring with laughter' - ***** (EdinburghGuide.com).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  15:00 (1hr)  £5.00 (£5.00)  Aug 2-5,7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  15:00 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  15:00 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  World premiere • Suitable for ages 6+

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Potted Potter - The Unauthorised Harry Experience - A Parody by Dan and Jeff

Silly Billy Bum Breath Strikes Back

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

The sell-out kids' comedy sketch show is back for five days only, so catch it while you can! Mess and mayhem guaranteed! 'The most enjoyable children's show on the Fringe' (Stage). ***** (Herald).

Black Can Productions

Festival Highlights - Dan and Jeff

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

All seven Potter books in seventy minutes! Last chance to see this Fringe favourite. 'Blissfully funny ... terrific family entertainment. A winner in every way' (Guardian). 'Delightfully delirious' (Telegraph). Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  12:45 (1hr 10mins)  £5.00 (£5.00)  Aug 2-5,7,11-12,18-21,25:  12:45 (1hr 10mins)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  12:45 (1hr 10mins)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Rapunzel - may the force be with you!

Aug 16-17,19,23-24:  12:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Sketchy!

Practical Magic Theatre Company

Spotlites Theatre Company

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Rapunzel, 'Star Wars'-style! Rapunzel lives in an ancient rocket ship, imprisoned by the Dark Vadia! Professional interactive theatre for kids who don't just want to sit still and watch! 'Outstanding' (Stage). www.spotlites.co.uk/edinburgh

'Exactly what parents should be looking for ... a fun morning' (ThreeWeeks). A hilarious, fast-paced sketch show for kids. Monologues! Sketches! Stand-up! Crazy comic creations! From the pen of Gillian E McLean (contributor to BBC's 'Karen Dunbar Show'). www.practical-magic.org

Spotlites @ The Merchants' Hall, 22 Hanover Street • 0131 220 5911 • Grid Ref: D4

Preview Jul 31-Aug 17:  11:30 (1hr)  £5.00 (£3.50) (£14.00 F)

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Robin Hood

Spotlites Theatre Company

Spotlites @ The Merchants' Hall, 22 Hanover Street • 0131 220 5911 • Grid Ref: D4

Join Robin Hood and pelt the Sheriff of Nottingham with real arrows! Fight Little John with a hundred quarterstaffs! Professional interactive theatre for kids who don't just want to sit still and watch! 'Original, innovative ... imaginative' (Stage). www.spotlites.co.uk/edinburgh

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Preview Jul 31-Aug 17:  13:30 (1hr 45mins)  £5.00 (£3.50) (£14.00 F)  Suitable for ages 5-12

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Aug 2,5-7:  10:45 (45mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)  Aug 3-4,8-9:  10:45 (45mins)  £9.00 (£8.00)

Edinburgh Art Festival

Edinburgh Art Festival Reading Room, Stills Gallery, 23 Cockburn Street • 0777 163 9470 • Grid Ref: D5

Edinburgh Art Festival takes families on an exciting storytelling journey. Exploring two visual art exhibitions, this tour engages children in an artistic adventure around Edinburgh! Places are free but must be booked in advance. www.edinburghartfestival.com Aug 9,13,16:  11:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 9,13,16:  14:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)

Venue 13, Lochend Close, Canongate • 07074 201313 • Grid Ref: D6

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A quirky twist on a classic fairytale. Join Aimee, Falulalalalalalaalaa and Barry, the jazz lovin' penguin, in their all-singing, all-dancing quest to find out that little man's name. 'An hour or so of pure fun' (South Wales Echo).

The Sun Dragon

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Aug 1-9:  16:00 (1hr)  £8.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

Suitable for ages 4+

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Russian Play Koleso

C, Chambers Street • 0845 260 1212 • Grid Ref: E5

Children, bring your parents to an absolutely delightful session of Russian fun.Wonderful Russian traditional music from St Petersburg group Koleso combined with wild Russian games, dressing up and sheer jollity that'll have you smiling for days! www.folk-show.ru

Aug 13-15,20-22:  11:00 (50mins)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)  Aug 16-17,23-25:  11:00 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)  Aug 18-19:  11:00 (50mins)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)  World premiere • Suitable for ages 3+

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Sean Choolburra's 'In-Didge' Kids Workshop Sean Choolburra

Sweet ECA, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place or Lady Lawson Street • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F4

Lively Australian indigenous culture showcase: learn didgeridoo, dancing, fire-making and folklore. 'His humour, acting and didge playing was awesome' (St Andrews School, Darwin). 'Exciting and very entertaining' (Berry Springs Primary, Northern Territory). www.seanchoolburra.com Aug 2,6-7,9,14-16,19,21:  11:00 (50mins)  £6.00 (£5.00) (£18.00 F)  World premiere • Suitable for ages 8+ 27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Seeds, Reeds & Tales Of The Unexpected Carol Ann Duffy & John Sampson

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - Lecture Theatre, Office Entrance, 20A Inverleith Row • 0131 552 7171 • Grid Ref: A3

A feast of family entertainment in the heart of the Botanics from award-winning performers. Poems from renowned children's author and a riot of historic and contemporary wind music blown by the virtuoso. Aug 18-25:  12:00 (1hr)  £6.00 (£5.00) (£3.00 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

World premiere • Suitable for ages 5+

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This Bridge Theatre

C cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E4

Step into Shakespeare with this contemporary cut of the Elizabethan wordsmith's much-loved work. The fun-fuelled family adventure suitable for all ages. Audience participation a must!

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Suitable for ages 4-11

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

Gomito Productions

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

An intergalactic fairytale for people aged five to infinity. Fresh from a UK tour, Gomito's action-packed whirlwind adventure stars puppets, live musicians, giant spiders, witches and wizards. 'A true masterpiece' (ThreeWeeks on 'Little Red Things' 07). www.gomito.co.uk

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  12:45 (45mins)  £5.00  Aug 3-25:  12:45 (45mins)  £7.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Suitable for ages 5+

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Tales from an Enchanted Forest Scottish Storytelling Centre

Scottish Storytelling Centre,The Netherbow, 43-45 High Street • 0131 556 9579 • Grid Ref: D6

Funny, mythical, sparkling, enchanting: storytellers weave magical tales from Scotland and beyond. Storytelling with some of Scotland's finest performers in the Netherbow Theatre's forest glade - experience an oasis of imagination for a summer's day. Aug 3,5-10,12-17,19-20,22-24:  13:00 (55mins)  £6.00 (£4.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Suitable for ages 6+

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

Three Billy Goats Gruff & Other Furry Tails Theatre of Widdershins/Escalator East to Edinburgh

Scottish Storytelling Centre,The Netherbow, 43-45 High Street • 0131 556 9579 • Grid Ref: D6

Porridge-loving bears; domesticated pigs; fearless goats - all good things come in threes. A charming trio of timeless tales using puppets, storytelling and toe-tapping tunes. Sold out 2007. 'Fringe Favourites' (List). www.widdershins.co.uk Aug 2,4-9,11-16,18-23:  11:00 (1hr)  £7.50 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Suitable for ages 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

Treasure Island

Hartshorn-Hook Productions C, Chambers Street • 0845 260 1212 • Grid Ref: E5

Shakespeare Made Easy

Jul 31,Aug 12:  11:00 (50mins)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50)  Aug 2,4,10,16:  11:00 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50)  Aug 6,8,14:  11:00 (50mins)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50)

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Storytelling Tours

Rumplestiltskin

Unknown Theatre Company

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Suitable for ages 4-12

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Suitable for ages 4+

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Join Jack Benbow, Doctor Livsey, Squire Trelawney and their mysterious cook in the hunt for Skeleton Island and the dreaded Captain Flint's treasure! Jack's dreams become reality in this fast-paced swashbuckling adventure. Suitable for land-lubbers young and old. Jul 30-Aug 1,5,11-12,18-19:  12:30 (50mins)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  12:30 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  12:30 (50mins)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)  World premiere • Suitable for ages 4+

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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

Treasure Island The Musical

We Will Rock You Dance Workshop

Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge • 0131 510 0022 • Grid Ref: E5

Stage by Stage Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row • 07816 671450 • Grid Ref: B3

B. G.Touring

Gordonstoun School

Lots of swash and buckle and plenty of 'Yo Ho Ho' from this successful company. Fringe sell-out 2006 and 2007. Sword fights, songs, talking parrots and colourful costumes.Very pirate-y. Arrrhhh. Aug 4-8:  10:00 (1hr 10mins)  £6.00 (£3.00)

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Suitable for ages 6-14

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The Ultimate Fairytale

Come and learn the dances from Gordonstoun School's version of 'We Will Rock You'. Lots of fun, no experience necessary, and it's free! Please bring comfortable clothing and training shoes. Aug 6-9:  13:00 (55mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)

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The Bahookies

Suitable for ages 9+ 26 27 28 29 30

Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace • 0131 220 6109 • Grid Ref: E4

Whooooo's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

What happens when handsome princes lock swords, pretty princesses act dumb, and the wicked stepmother won't give in? A fast, funny journey through all the tales you know best. Can we create the best story ever? www.myspace.com/thebahookies

The Space@Jury's Inn (V260), 43 Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • Grid Ref: D6

Aug 11-16:  11:30 (1hr)  £6.00 (£3.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

World premiere • Suitable for ages 5+

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Visualise: Reloaded

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Venue 13, Lochend Close, Canongate • 07074 201313 • Grid Ref: D6

Shortlisted for a Total Theatre Award, the technoclowns return with more wordless wonders: live science mixed with mischievous physical theatre. 'It takes a lot to impress your average nine-year-old ... this show does the trick' (ThreeWeeks). Sponsored by EPSRC. www.sciencemadesimple.co.uk/visualise

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World premiere • Suitable for ages 6+

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

We All Fall Down Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

1665. The plague is raging and death is everywhere. To what frightful lengths will one village go to save themselves? A darkly comic, musical tale for fearless families from sell-out, double Fringe First winners.

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  16:15 (1hr 5mins)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11,13-14,18-21:  16:15 (1hr 5mins)  £9.00 (£6.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  16:15 (1hr 5mins)  £10.00 (£7.00)  World premiere • Suitable for ages 8+

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World premiere • Suitable for ages 4-10

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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The Wind Tamer

Newbury Youth Theatre Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace • 0131 220 6109 • Grid Ref: E4

Ten-year-old Archie Stringweed battles a terrifying tornado to lift an ancient family curse in PR Morrison's enchanting adventure. Adapted by one of the UK's leading young companies. ***** (Herald, 2007). 'Excellent' (Scotsman, 2006). Aug 4-9:  14:30 (1hr 10mins)  £7.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

En Masse Theatre

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A delightful insight into the misunderstood life of the Big Bad Wolf who appears in many best-loved fairy tales. Charming and quirky, this will enchant children, encouraging them to use their imaginations (and voices!). Aug 11-16:  10:45 (1hr)  £6.00 (£5.00)

Science Made Simple

Aug 1-9:  14:15 (1hr)  £8.00 (£5.00)  Aug 10,12-16:  12:00 (1hr)  £8.00 (£5.00)  Aug 17-24:  14:15 (1hr)  £8.00 (£5.00)

Act II

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World premiere • Suitable for ages 6+

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You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown Feather-Headed Operations

Sweet ECA, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place or Lady Lawson Street • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F4

Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy and friends in a timeless story of learning to be happy! This musical comedy follows your favourite characters on a journey of friendship and hope. Bright, fun, suitable for all. www.goodmancharliebrown.com Aug 1-10:  13:00 (1hr 10mins)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.00 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Suitable for ages 6+

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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sunday

10 August 2008, 11am – 5pm At the Meadows (see map at back of programme)

Enjoy over 200 Fringe acts for FREE. Featuring the Fringe Sunday Stage School Tent — open participation for all kids!

Fringe Sunday Stage School sponsored by

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AAA Stand-Up AAA Stand-Up

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Total sell-out 2005-2007 returns with a brand new line-up. Maff Brown, 'brilliant standup, great material' (Bill Bailey);Tom Craine, 'can pull punchlines out of unexpected places' (Chortle); and Paddy Lennox, 'simply a scream' (Telegraph). Book early!

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  19:15 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,11-14,18-21,25:  19:15 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:15 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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World premiere •

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Aardvarks and Carparks - Free Aardvarks with Altitude

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

A hilarious 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?'-style improvised comedy featuring six of the UK's finest improvisers. 89% hilarity, 11% musical interludes. 100% funny. A definite highlight of your Fringe experience.

Jul 31-Aug 9:  13:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 10-25:  15:25 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

European premiere

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Abando'Man: A Hip Hop Comedy - Free Rob Broderick

Laughing Horse @ The Argyle, 15-17 Argyle Place • 0131 221 9759 • Grid Ref: H5

2005's So You Think You're Funny finalist delivers an amazing blend of stand-up comedy, music, sketch characters and film, all fused with hip hop. A definite Fringe highlight! - **** (ThreeWeeks). 'Inspired!' (Metro). Jul 31-Aug 17,19-25:  17:50 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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About an Hour - Free

Ham Yard Tourists/Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ Meadow Bar, 42-44 Buccleuch Street • 0131 667 6907 • Grid Ref: F6

Comic double-act Ham Yard Tourists present approximately one hour of high octane, exciting, fresh and most importantly of all, free, stand-up comedy. 'A gift for snappy delivery of daft, witty writing' (ThreeWeeks). www.myspace.com/hamyardtourists, www.freefestival.co.uk Jul 31-Aug 9:  22:35 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

see page 22 for show information

European premiere

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About Benson & Hill B & H productions

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

Join two of stand-up's rising stars - Luke Benson, Leicester Comedian of the Year finalist, and Martin Hill, 'skilful way with words' (Chortle) for banter, stories and such like. Go on, it'll be mint. www.myspace.com/bensonandhill

Preview Aug 1-2:  17:15 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  17:15 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  Aug 4-7,11-14,18-21,25:  17:15 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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European premiere •

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About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Courses Laughing Horse Comedy

Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club, 7 Baxter's Place, Leith Walk • 0131 556 9628 • Grid Ref: C6

Learn stand-up comedy on two-day intensive courses: our tutors are comedians, writers and university lecturers. Includes a guaranteed spot in a Fringe show. Further information and other courses are available on: www.aboutcomedy.co.uk, info@aboutcomedy.co.uk.

Aug 2-3,5-6,9-10,12-13,16-17,19-20,23-24:  12:00 (2-day course, 4hrs 30mins each day)                       £ £89.00 (£79.00) (£69.00 S)

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About Robert the Bruce Bruce Fummey

Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket • Grid Ref: E4

Robert the Bruce, William Wallace, the Declaration of Arbroath, the Stone of Destiny, Bannockburn and the Scottish wars of Independence? Learn about Scottish history and pish yourself! More liberating stand-up 'educomedy' from Bruce Fummey. www.brucefummey.co.uk

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  20:00 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  Aug 3-10,12-15,17-24:  20:00 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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see page 47 for show information

The Absolute Best of Absolute Beginners Fit O' The Giggles/PBH's Free Fringe

The Mercat Bar, 28 West Maitland Street • 0131 225 8716 • Grid Ref: E1

Seven new acts in a fast-paced hour. They've endured heckles of hiccoughing, loud crisp eating, and someone breathing. But, will they survive August? We shall see. 'A night of strong acts' (Evening News). fitothegiggles@googlemail.com

Preview Aug 1-2:  22:15 (1hr 15mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 3-23:  22:15 (1hr 15mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

European premiere

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According to Jesus Jason Kavan

Sweet Grassmarket, Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: E4

Sell-out 2006 show is resurrected. Jesus is back; as politically incorrect and satirical as He was 2000 years ago and shaking things up in His own stand-up show. The king of kings is king of comedy.

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Jul 31-Aug 5,7-12,14-19,21-24:  18:35 (50mins)  £7.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Achtung Pal LIP Theatre

Sweet Grassmarket, Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: E4

It's 1943 and the Nazis have occupied Scotland. When Jerry sets about 'taming' them, the colourful locals have other ideas ... LIP Theatre (Fringe sell-outs 2004-2007) return with a collision between 'Allo' Allo'', 'Blackadder' and 'The Mighty Boosh'. Aug 11-24:  22:00 (50mins)  £7.50 (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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Acme Comedy Writing Course Stand Up and Deliver

The Space@Jury's Inn (V260), 43 Jeffrey Street • 07970 524 234 • Grid Ref: D6

Brilliant opportunity to improve your comedy and joke-writing skills, including standup, sketches, sitcoms, improv, etc. Led by experienced Comedy Store and Baftawinning comedians, and visiting producers. Seven-seminar course (from five past noon to 3pm). courses@standupanddeliver.com Aug 16-22:  12:00 (7-day course 3hrs each day)  £140.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

see page 78 for show information

European premiere

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Adam, Jason & Friends Assembly

Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Mound Place • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: E4

Adam Hills and Jason Byrne are reunited for a limited season of late-night anarchy. Join them for midnight laughs, guests and all-round fun times! Aug 8-9,15-16:  00:00 (1hr 15mins)  £14.00 (£13.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Adams & Rea Adams & Rea

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

A tuneful take on all the things that really matter: national quiz shows, severed heads and large-print Catherine Cookson novels.Witty, dark and clever - these ladies know how to pluck.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  14:15 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,12-14,18-21,25:  14:15 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  14:15 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Adolescence, Adulthood and the Ever Widening Chasm Whispies Chasm

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Adolescence, adulthood and the widening chasm between. Two boys and a girl explore the idea that we're all going to end up cursing a world that promised us too much. With laughs. www.myspace.com/whispieschasm Jul 31-Aug 2,5-6:  14:35 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

World premiere

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see page 64, 25 for show information 21

Adolf Hitler and Mother Teresa Walk Into a Bar ... Steve Hill and Laura Rugg/PBH's Free Fringe Voodoo Bar, 8 Torphichen Place • Grid Ref: E1

Free double bill comedy from deranged Steve Hill, 'an angry young man' (Jimmy Carr), and endearing Laura Rugg, 'hotter than the cat's pyjamas' (Logan Murray). A must-see! Aug 2-23:  19:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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Adventures of an Orgasm Donor Donald Mack

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Last year Donald resolved to travel the Earth and get into adventures. He never left Europe, and the adventures included being quizzed by child protection police about his gags! And he realised he was a giver!

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  19:15 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 3-19,21-25:  19:15 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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Adventures of Pink Peter Stuart Miles

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

Former 'Blue Peter' presenter turned comic, Stuart Miles, in his first three woman show. Free tips on fashion and cosmetic surgery at all performances. Warning: this show contains gratuitous scenes of cross-dressing and wanton exaggeration. www.stuartmiles.co.uk

Preview Aug 2:  18:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-9,11-24:  18:30 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Aeneas Faversham Forever see page 68 for show information

www.pennydreadfuls.co.uk

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

The award-winning Penny Dreadfuls return with a dark tale of secret societies and murder across Victorian London (a comedy). 'Hilarious' - ***** (ThreeWeeks), ***** (Evening News), ***** - (British Theatre Guide). From Radio 4, BBC 3, BBC 7. Sell-out 2007.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  19:10 (55mins)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,12-14,18-21,25:  19:10 (55mins)  £9.50 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:10 (55mins)  £10.50 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The After Dinner Society Presents ... Richard Brophy/Joey Page/PBH's Free Fringe Nicol Edwards, 29-35 Niddry Street • Grid Ref: E5

Embark on a free evening of rum, merriment and bespoke japery at the After Dinner Society. Join Richard Brophy, 'Painfully funny' (ThreeWeeks), and Joey Page, 'Brilliantly inventive' (Josie Long), for an evening of jollity. Aug 2-23:  21:45 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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After Hours Pleasance Theatre

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

'After Hours' is back for a sixth fantastic year with the biggest and best names in comedy. Previous line-ups have included Jimmy Carr, Noel Fielding, Dara O'Briain, Daniel Kitson, Jason Byrne, Stewart Lee and many more. Preview Aug 1-2:  00:45 (1hr 45mins)  £7.00  Aug 7,14,21:  00:45 (1hr 45mins)  £10.50 (£9.00)  Aug 8-9,15-16,22-23:  00:45 (1hr 45mins)  £11.50 (£10.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Afternoon Men

Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ Jekyll & Hyde, 112 Hanover Street • 0131 225 2022 • Grid Ref: C4

Time Out describes Andrew Watts as 'posh and witty' and 'exquisitely funny'. Join him and his hand-picked selection of the best new comics on the Fringe. Aug 1-23:  15:20 (55mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Ahir Shah and Alex Maple: One Boy. One Man. Two Comedians. InvAsian Festival

clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

A level-headed man and an A-level student - two rising stars of the circuit - use stand-up and filmed sketches to tackle race, religion, politics and the media. www.ahirandalex.com Aug 3-25:  19:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Aidan Bishop/Bachelor Pad - Free Aidan Bishop/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Resident MC of the International Comedy Club in Dublin! Don't miss this native New Yorker's attempts at defining masculinity in 2008! Aidan comes to terms with feminine issues, womanising and gives advice from his unique Bachelor Pad. Jul 31-Aug 25:  17:35 (45mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Alcock Improv Alcock Players

C soco, Chambers Street and Cowgate • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E5

Cambridge University's best-loved improvised comedy group. Fast wit, zany characters, big laughs.You name it - we'll make you laugh till it hurts. 'Revolutionized the comedy scene in Cambridge' (Varsity). www.alcockimprov.co.uk Jul 30-Aug 1,5,11-12:  12:15 (1hr)  £6.50 (£5.50)  Aug 2-4,9-10:  12:15 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 6-8:  12:15 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Avalon Promotions

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Perrier nominee Alex Horne has been trying to invent a new word for almost three years. Follow his progress in this multimedia neologistic bonanza. 'Horne had the audience in the palm of his paddles' (Time Out).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  19:40 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-19,21,25:  19:40 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:40 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Alexis Dubus - A R*ddy Brief History of Swearing Alexis Dubus/PBH's Free Fringe

Nicol Edwards, 29-35 Niddry Street • Grid Ref: E5

It's big, it's clever, it's Alexis Dubus' debut solo show. Fables, facts and funnies. 'Irreverent and brilliant' - **** (Scotsman). 'You not only laugh but wanna be in his gang' (Paramount Comedy). www.alexisdubus.com

Preview Aug 2:  18:45 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 3-12,14-23:  18:45 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Ali Cook - A Touch of Vegas Mick Perrin for Just for Laughs Live

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Award-winning magician, Ali Cook Live! Star of Channel 4's 'Dirty Tricks' and Five's 'Monkey Magic'. 'Immensely funny' (Daily Telegraph). 'Entertains with wit, skill and intelligence' (Evening Standard).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  21:15 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21,25:  21:15 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:15 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Aliens Ate My Schnitzel! Aliens Ate My Schnitzel!

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Slick comedy creations brought to you by the razor-sharp duo. A shocking, sexy, slap around the face sketch show. 'Brilliant' (Time Out). 'Jaw-droppingly superb ... attentiongrabbingly vivid' (John Fleming). www.aliensatemyschnitzel.co.uk

see page 31 for show information

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  21:40 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,12-14,19-21,25:  21:40 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:40 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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A L Kennedy: Present Tense Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club II, 16 North St Andrew Street • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

A merry tentful of fixations, anxieties and uplifting manifestations. Teeth, Dundee, the Afterlife, the Beforelife, exclusive Pentagon secrets, and too much sexual material may be included. 'A revelation with her restless, witty and dark material' (Stage).

Preview Jul 30,Aug 1:  16:00 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24:  16:00 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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All Fact, No Fiction

Peter Aitchison/PBH's Free Fringe The Dragonfly, 52 West Port • Grid Ref: F4

The truth is a funny thing. What do we tell our partners? What are we told by the media? What do we tell ourselves? Truth is bizzare, disposable and humbling. Come and face up to it. Aug 3-23:  15:10 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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All-Star Magic and Comedy - Direct from San Francisco! Comedy on the Square

Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

Metro says 'always entertaining'. A cabaret showcasing Fringe veterans: juggler Frisco Fred; magicians Big Al Catraz, RJ Owens and Jay Alexander; musician Kitten on the Keys; and storyteller Lynn-Ruth Miller.

Preview Aug 1-2:  19:45 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 3-25:  19:45 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Alpha Males Adam Riches

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Men.You need them, you want them, you may even be one. 'Could be the most original and brilliantly written comedy show at the Fringe' - **** (Fest). 'Classic character comedy' - **** (Chortle). 'Worth getting your hands on' - **** (List).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  14:10 (50mins)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,11-14,18-21,25:  14:10 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  14:10 (50mins)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Alun Cochrane. Owner of a son. And a shed. Thinks the world is wonky. Assembly in Association With Karushi Management

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

A show about adult responsibilities, childish thoughts and probably clothes shops. Warning: may include surprising amounts of common sense. 'Superb' (Sunday Telegraph); 'Hugely enjoyable' (Metro).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  19:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-5,7,11-14,18-20,25:  19:30 (1hr)  £11.50 (£10.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,21-24:  19:30 (1hr)  £12.50 (£11.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Alyssa Kyria: Woman of the Year? Alyssa Kyria

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

'The rude queen of characterisation' - **** (ThreeWeeks). Kyria's back with more wonderfully warped characters, including Ariadne the Greek WAG. 'More entertaining than 1,000 issues of Heat Magazine!' - **** (Metro). Sell-out show 2006/7. www.alyssakyria.com

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  18:15 (50mins)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,12-14,19-21,25:  18:15 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:15 (50mins)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Amadeus Martin & Special P Frederick: Facts Sometimes Based on Actual Events - Free PBH's Free Fringe

Nicol Edwards, 29-35 Niddry Street • Grid Ref: E5

A darkly, deliciously, cheeky catalogue of events based on life's fortunes and misfortunes. Any similarity to actual persons or events whether made-up or real is definitely intentional. Aug 3,5-10,12-17,19-23:  22:30 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Americans Up Top Productions

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Comedy Central's Jeff Kreisler, Anna Moore, and Anne Teutschel skewer American politics and pop culture. World premiere sketch show during this critical election year. Meet 'The Americans': a once proud family on the verge of collapse. www.americatheshow.com

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  15:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21,25:  15:00 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  15:00 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Amsterdam Underground Comedy Collective Presents Hans Teeuwen/Micha Wertheim Edcom8

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

The Dutch are back! Following last year's sold-out and critically-acclaimed show you now get a full hour of one of these abortion survivors. ***** (Guardian). 'Radical genius' (Time Out). Aug 1-7,10,12-13,17,19-20:  20:30 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.50)  Aug 8-9,14-16,21-24:  20:30 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Amused Moose Comedy's Hot Starlets AM Entertainments in Association With 4DVD

C soco urban garden, 233 Cowgate and Chambers Street • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E5

Grab your hot ticket for talentspotting the next Mark Watson, Rhod Gilbert, Nina Conti and Simon Amstell. Six refreshing, exceptional young comedians are handpicked daily, from 25 eager stars of tomorrow. Seventh sell-out year. www.amusedmoose.com/shows Aug 1,5,11-12,18-19:  16:10 (1hr)  £5.50 (£4.50)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-24:  16:10 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  16:10 (1hr)  £6.50 (£5.50)

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Amused Moose Laugh Off Final AM Entertainments in Association With 4DVD

The Bongo Club, 37 Holyrood Road • 0131 557 2827 • Grid Ref: E6

Vote for outstanding stars-in-the-making from around the UK and Ireland, who battle for fame, fortune and shiny moose trophies presented by Edinburgh Fringe's director. Award-winning Amused Moose Comedy produce this prestigious talent search in association with Channel 4's 4DVD. www.amusedmoose.com/shows Aug 17:  15:15 (2hrs 30mins)  £9.50  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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And On Your Left ... Ruth Bratt Ruth Bratt

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

The magical mystery tour is coming. It's not magic. The mystery is the guide hasn't been fired. 'Twinkly-eyed innocence that hides a demented mind' (Chortle). No children. Some nudity. And lies.

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  14:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-23:  14:30 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  Aug 4-7,11-14,18-21,24-25:  14:30 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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... and other stories Durham Revue

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Hello! You are cordially invited to the Durham Revue's new comedy sketch show. 'A great hour's entertainment ... a classic fringe revue' (Scotsman, 2006). 'At last a student revue that is actually funny!' (London Theatre Guide, 2007).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  14:30 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11,13,18-21:  14:30 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,14-17,22-24:  14:30 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Andrew Bird:This Is Ten Years From Now Andrew Bird

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Realising he left school a decade ago, Birdie wonders if he's an adult yet. He still uses a shopping trolley like a go-kart. 'One of the hottest prospects in stand-up' (Time Out). www.myspace.com/andrewbirdcomedian

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  20:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11,13-14,18-21,25:  20:30 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:30 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Andrew Clover: Dad Rules Andrew Clover

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Based on the Sunday Times column, 'Dad Rules' is a hilarious, feelgood mix of standup and stories from Andrew Clover, Perrier nominee ('Ashes to Ashes' Clown, BBC). 'The Hunter S Thompson of parenting ... Comedy tour de force' - ***** (Scotsman).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  18:50 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,12-14,18-21:  18:50 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:50 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Andrew Lawrence - Don't Just Do Something, Sit There! Chambers Management

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Following two successive if.comedy award nominations 2006/7, Lawrence's best show yet explores how ambition and hard work can ruin your life. 'Raises the room a foot above the ground' (Times).

Preview Jul 30-31:  21:45 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 1-7,11-12,14,18-21:  21:45 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:45 (1hr)  £11.50 (£10.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Andrew Maxwell's Supernatural Andrew Maxwell

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

If.comedy award nominee Andrew Maxwell performs a brand new hour of comedy. 'If you see one thing at this year's Fringe please take time to see Andrew Maxwell' - ***** (List). Sell-out 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  20:20 (1hr)  £8.00  Aug 2-5,7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  20:20 (1hr)  £14.00 (£12.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:20 (1hr)  £15.00 (£13.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Andrew O'Neill's Hour-Long Stand-Up Comedy Show Good Sense of Humour/PBH's Free Fringe Nicol Edwards, 29-35 Niddry Street • Grid Ref: E5

Andrew O'Neill puts together all the best bits of comedy he's written recently into a show and gives it away for free. 'So funny I put him in my new TV show' (Steve Coogan).

“FUNNY AND DISTINCTIVE” Chortle

Aug 2-12,14-19,21-23:  14:45 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Andrew O'Neill's Totally Spot-On History of British Industry Good Sense of Humour

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

History books for sale. Rendered obsolete by comedy show, hence low price. 'Andrew O'Neill is like comedy ball-lightning. Fast, electrifying and even funnier than the misfortunes of others' (Alan Moore).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  23:35 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-12,14,18-21:  23:35 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  23:35 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Andrew Stanley's Comedy Mish Mash Lisa Richards in Association With Edcom8

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

A different show every night from Andrew and his friends and some special guests featuring stand-up, sketches, Q&A, music, and of course free biscuits of your choosing. 'Effervescent and upbeat ... bursting with playful energy' (Chortle) www.lisarichards.ie

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  23:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-4,6-7,12-14,19-21:  23:30 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  23:30 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Andrew Stanley: Some Things That Occurred To Me In The Last While That I Thought You Should Know About Lisa Richards in Association With Edcom8

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Sold-out Edinburgh 2006. 'Hugely energetic performance, literally bouncing around the stage and infusing the room with an infectious passion' (Chortle). www.lisarichards.ie

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  19:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21:  19:30 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:30 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Andy White: I Think Therefore I Joke - Free Andy White

Laughing Horse @ The Argyle, 15-17 Argyle Place • 0131 221 9759 • Grid Ref: H5

Comedian Andy White is supremely qualified to deliver this idiot's guide to philosophy: he is an idiot. A 'brilliant funny man ... ' - ***** (Three Weeks). Jul 31-Aug 25:  19:05 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Andy Zaltzman Boldy Unbuttons the Cloak of Civilisation, But Is Perplexed and Perturbed By What He Finds Lurking Beneath

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The Stand Comedy Club, 5 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Award-winning co-originator, writer and star of 'The Bugle' podcast and Radio 4's 'The Department' and 'Political Animal', ignites another 70-minute, high-quality afternoon tornado.

Preview Jul 31:  19:30 (1hr 10mins)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Preview Aug 1:  14:45 (1hr 10mins)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Aug 2-10,12-25:  14:40 (1hr 10mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Angel Delight Is a Dog's Best Friend - Free Ben Brown

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

It's hard to believe, but if we had been introduced to sliced bread after the winter of 1992, we would be referring to sliced bread as 'the best thing since Ben Brown'. Aug 10-16:  12:50 (30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Angry Little Dropouts - Free Laughing Free Fringe

Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club, 7 Baxter's Place, Leith Walk • 0131 556 9628 • Grid Ref: C6

As seen on the Chortle comedy heats. A rageful excuse of a student comedy show. By John Barker and Steve Ramsden. With Sean Mcloughlin and Alex Ryder. Aug 2-6:  13:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Angry Puppy

Stand Comedy Club With the Comedy Unit The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, 28 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Scotland's favourite comedy club and the multi award-winning Comedy Unit present a fast, funny sketch show with bite. From the producers of 'Chewin' the Fat' and 2007's smash-hit 'Ugly Kid'. ***** (Chortle). 'Brilliantly Inventive' - **** (Scotsman). Preview Aug 1:  13:30 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24:  13:30 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Angst of the Not Quite Adult Michal Grobelny

Laughing Horse @ Meridian, 138-140 Leith Walk • 0131 555 3084 • Grid Ref: A6

24 months in London spent trying to be a comedian and thinking about shit too much results in a show like this. I'm insecure and needy. It's a universal concept. Show is not gay.

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  16:35 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 2-12:  16:35 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Apes Like Me

Kate Smurthwaite

C soco urban garden, 233 Cowgate and Chambers Street • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E5

Hackney Empire finalist Kate Smurthwaite takes us on an Attenborough-style safari to observe the strangest species of all - humans! Also about how she hates creationists. 'Spectacular - brilliant humour' - **** (Edinburgh Guide). 'Charming, witty' (National Student). www.katesmurthwaite.org Aug 1,5,11-12,18-19:  19:00 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  19:00 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  19:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Arab,the Jew and the Chicken Conflictrelief

C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: D5

A fun, fast and feisty exploration of conflict, identity and everyday life in the Middle East ... oh and the chickens! Written and performed by Arab, Israeli, Jewish and Muslim actors. www.conflictrelief.org Aug 1,5,11-12,18-19:  20:35 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  20:35 (50mins)  £10.50 (£9.50)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  20:35 (50mins)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Arctic Comedy

see page 60 for show information

Antti Hakala

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

Following the Australian Tour and sell-out shows at The Melbourne International Comedy Festival, 'Anti' brings his damn good show to Edinburgh. It's all about blond hair, blue eyes, soft skin and meatballs. Funny Tonne, MICF 2008: 'Darned funny' (comedyfestival.com.au). Preview Aug 12:  22:10 (50mins)  £6.00  Aug 13-17,19-24:  22:10 (50mins)  £9.00 (£8.00) 

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Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Join this topical, events-driven radio show hosted by comedy guru Armando Iannucci with some very special guests, all recorded in front of a live audience. That's you. Welcome. Aug 14:  14:15 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed) 

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Arnold Brown Presents Happiness:The Search Continues Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, 28 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Arnie's back! Award-winning and idiosyncratic, this inimitable comic philosopher has 'the catch-phrases and eccentricities of his seniors and the political barbs of the younger generation' (Scotsman). 'Relaxed sharpness' (Herald). Special guest Ian Macpherson

Preview Jul 30:  19:00 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50)  Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  15:00 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50)  Aug 2-10,12-24:  15:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Arthur Smith's ARTURART 2008 Zoo Logic & Rupert Gavin

ARTURART, 15 Queen Street • 07528 134829 • Grid Ref: C4

ARTURART is watching you. Comedy pulls art again. They copulate. Comedy leaves a false phone number. Arthur Smith's Chortle award-nominated, if.comedy awardwinning art gallery returns with guest artists and all-new art. www.arturart.com Aug 3-23:  14:00-17:30 £5.00 (£4.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Arthur Smith's Public Lecture - 'The Toilet Role of ARTURART in the History of Western Representation' Zoo Logic & Rupert Gavin

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

Smith, co-founder of the controversial new art movement ARTURART offers a radical reconfiguration of art history.With special guests and guaranteed nudity.. Aug 16:  18:00 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.00)

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The Art of Dating and Dumping Dave Florez

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

Learn the do's and don'ts of modern-day courtship - the good, the bad and the downright ridiculous, in this hilarious dissection of the dating game. **** (Metro); 'Brutal comic brilliance' - **** (Times). Preview Jul 31,Aug 1:  20:50 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,11-14,18-20,25:  20:50 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.50)  Aug 8-10, 15-17, 21-24:  20:50 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Asian Invasion - Free Asian Invasion

Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club, 7 Baxter's Place, Leith Walk • 0131 556 9628 • Grid Ref: C6

See the UK's hottest Asian stand-up comics with contributions from across the cultural canal. From Pupoo's ganja smoking gran to Dharmander's formidable 'unties'. It ain't all about curries, but it ain't half hot! Aug 16-23:  13:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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An Attention Seeking Phase

see page 91 for show information

Richard King

Holyrood Too @ Faith, 207 Cowgate • 0131 225 9764 • Grid Ref: E5

This part video documentary, part stand-up show charts Richard King's twisted journey from a repressed childhood in rural Suffolk, via an alcohol-fuelled city career, to complete reinvention as a teetotal burlesque promoter and compere. Aug 10-14,17-21:  23:15 (40mins)  £6.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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A 2 Zaheer Zaheer Hirani

Sweet ECA, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place or Lady Lawson Street • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F4

British-born Asian stand-up comic, Zaheer, serves up a sizzling and spicy performance as tasty as his dear aunty G's chicken tikka tandoori masala. Enjoy aunty's Half-pricesomosa Fringe onbite! the day complimentary fortickets a late night Visit the Fringe Half-Price Hut above Waverley www.a2zaheer.com Station (selected shows only) Preview Jul 31:  21:20 (55mins)  £5.00  Aug 1-24:  21:20 (55mins)  £7.50 (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

The one-stop ticket shop 180 High Street, 0131 226 0000 or edfringe.com

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An Audience With Mr Methane: Adventures in Show Business - Free

see page 166 for show information

PBH's Free Fringe

The Standing Order, 62-66 George Street • Grid Ref: D4

Secrets of sphincter control from the world's only full-time performing flatulist. Mr Methane spills all (oops) to Guardian columnist and doyen of radio's 'Fighting Talk', Martin Kelner. Odour-free. Aug 9-23:  19:45 (50mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Half-price Fringe tickets on the day Visit the Fringe Half-Price Hut above Waverley Station (selected shows only)

The one-stop ticket shop 180 High Street, 0131 226 0000 see page 30 for show information or edfringe.com 29

The Axis of Awesome Comeback Spectacular

THE STAND COMEDY CLUB AND LISA RICHARDS IN ASSOCIATION WITH CHAMBERS MANAGEMENT PRESENTS

The Axis of Awesome

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Witness Australia's newest musical comedy sensation pretend to be Australia's oldest musical comedy sensation in their (somewhat fictional) 'Comeback Spectacular'. Supported by Poland's leading boy band 3SUM. 'Their musical lampoons really hit the mark ...' (Age).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  22:30 (55mins)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-12,14,18-19,21,25:  22:30 (55mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  22:30 (55mins)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Bad Dog Variety Dog-Eared Collective

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Renegade entertainment. The DEC whack off a riotous sketch show where live stunts, comedy and cabaret collide. So sharp, we had to use special scissors. 'More laughs than any other three Fringe shows put together' (Stage, Edinburgh 2007).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  12:15 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-13,18-21:  12:15 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  12:15 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Bad Film Club The Bad Film Club

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

1–24 Aug (not 11) 9.00pm

'The Bad Film Club' is back, bringing more improvised commentaries, special guests and bad movie fun to Edinburgh. 'The best way I can imagine ending a day at the Fringe' (Scotsman). Aug 8-10,15-17,23-24:  23:30 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Bad Film Club Bargain Bin Challenge The Bad Film Club/PBH's Free Fringe

see page 44 for show information

The Mercat Bar, 28 West Maitland Street • 0131 225 8716 • Grid Ref: E1

Each day, the Bad Film Club will scour second hand video stores to find ideal movies for an afternoon at the Fringe. Improvised DVD commentaries, audience interaction and truly awful box office stinkers. Aug 3-4,6-11,13-18,20-23:  14:30 (1hr 45mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Badly Ranted Thoughts Via the Magic of Song Doktor Cocacolamcdonalds

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

The enchantingly peculiar star of BBC's 'Comedy Shuffle' returns with Casios and maybe even a Stylophone - you musn't resist. Contains some nudity. 'Destined for cult status' (Evening Standard). 'Simply wonderful' (Chortle).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  23:00 (55mins)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11,13-14,18-21:  23:00 (55mins)  £10.00 (£8.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22:  23:00 (55mins)  £11.00 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Balloon Debate Doggett and Ephgrave

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

A comedy set 2,000 feet above East Anglia. Gary's plans for a romantic balloon trip backfire when Dan turns up instead of his girlfriend. Things go from bad to worse when the pilot falls out mid-flight.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  20:00 (50mins)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-21,25:  20:00 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:00 (50mins)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Barbershopera Toni & the Guys

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

The Eurovision Barbershop Contest approaches; our manly quartet fancy their chances - until their tenor does a runner. He must be replaced ... but with a warbling woman?! 'Barbershopera' is a four-part harmony musical - expect laughs, tears and enormous vibratos.

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  21:50 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11,13-14,18-19,21,25:  21:50 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:50 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Barry And Stuart: Part-Time Warlocks

Underbelly Productions By Arrangement With Objective Talent Management Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

The fantastical Scottish illusionists and stars of Channel 4's 'Tricks from the Bible' make their long-awaited fringe debut with a spectacle of bizarre magic and comedy. 'Undeniably inventive' (Sunday Times). 'Genuinely remarkable' (Sunday Telegraph).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  22:20 (55mins)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11,13-14,18-21:  22:20 (55mins)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  22:20 (55mins)  £11.50 (£10.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Barry Cryer & Ronnie Golden Gilded Balloon Productions

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Welcome back the Sanatogen snorting comedy legend Cryer and his multi-talented musical carer Golden. A bumper beano bursting with gorgeous gags and super songs. Not so much postmodern as 'post-secondary-modern'. Brought to you by Werthers Unoriginals - the tribute sweet. Aug 16-24:  18:45 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Bavarian Tradition Show - Free Vroni Holzmann/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 38 West Nicolson Street • 0131 667 7533 Grid Ref: F6

Vroni and friends will introduce you to authentic Bavarian traditions. Fensterln, Pigsong and Yodelkunst included. Have a beer. Expect the unexpected. ' ...Vroni Holzmann got the entire crowd doing Bavarian folk dancing ... ' (Marc Johnston, curiofestival.com). Aug 11-16,18-25:  22:05 (50mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

see page 92 for show information

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BBC Comedy Presents BBC

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

BBC Comedy presents another month of outstanding late night comedy. Delivering the best of the comedy circuit and exposing the stars of tomorrow. Special shows at Pleasance Courtyard on 22nd and 23rd August, see press for details. Sponsored by 2Entertain. Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  23:00 (1hr 30mins)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,11,13-14,18,20-21,25:  23:00 (1hr 30mins)  £9.50 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  23:00 (1hr 30mins)  £10.50 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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BBC Headroom with Ruby Wax & Friends Ruby Wax

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

What drives us crazy, stresses us out and makes us who we are. Ruby is comedienne and psychotherapist, and fascinated by your mind. bbc.co.uk/headroom Aug 21-22:  22:15 (1hr)  £5.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Beautiful People (don't travel economy) Cattle Class Box Office & Robert Yule

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

Welcome aboard sleezyJet! A camp character comedy twisted 'flight', performed by Robert Yule. SleezyJet staff includes the rambunctious redheaded, husband hungry, head hostie, Alexis VanAirBust! 'Someone give this man his own TV show' (Bnews). www.cattleclass.biz Jul 31-Aug 9,11-24:  20:00 (50mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)

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A Beginner's Guide to Happiness Paul Conneely

Holyrood Too @ Faith, 207 Cowgate • 0131 225 9764 • Grid Ref: E5

Stand-up comedy from Paul Conneely, a regular MC at the award-winning Funny Side Club. For centuries the world's greatest thinkers have searched for the secrets to happiness. Paul has also been searching, and has answers ...

see page 91 for show information

Preview Aug 1-2:  22:15 (50mins)  £3.00  Aug 3-10,12-17,19-24:  22:15 (50mins)  £6.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Benson and Mugridge - Can't Weasel, Won't Weasel Wahugoy Productions/PBH's Free Fringe Madogs, 38a George Street • Grid Ref: D4

It's whimsy time with Benson (finalist, Leicester Comedian of the Year) and Mugridge (semi-finalist, 'So You Think You're Funny'). There's banter, stories and the wheel of chance. And biscuits. Join us. www.myspace.com/weaselcom Aug 2-12,14-18,20-23:  16:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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Bernard O'Shea - Do Not Adjust Your Mind, Reality is at Fault Mick Perrin for Just for Laughs Live

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Fed up with living in a world full of achievement, Bernard, with help from his guitar Susan, decided that he never agreed to reality and failure is beautiful.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  21:45 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  21:45 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:45 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Best in Stand-up - 99 Club Royal Mile - Free PBH's Free Fringe

The White Horse, 266 Cannongate • Grid Ref: D6

99 Club has been critics' choice in the Independent, Guardian, Metro, Mirror, Time Out and more. Proud to support Free Fringe we present five different performers a night from our West End venues. www.the99club.co.uk Aug 2-23:  22:25 (1hr 35mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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Best of Edinburgh Comedy 2008 - The Showcase Show Edcom8 see page 105 for show information

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Showcasing the best and brightest of 2008's Fringe comics - different line-up every day plus special guest host. 'Perfect bite-size flavour of the festival' (ThreeWeeks). Fourth sell-out year!

Preview Aug 1:  13:10 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-6,10-13,17-21:  13:10 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Aug 7-9,14-16,22-24:  13:10 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Best of Irish Comedy Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club, 5 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Ireland's finest under one roof. Excellent-value Celtic showcase featuring three top comics for the price of one. Sell-out 1999-2007. 'Wonderful line-up truly justifies show's title' (Evening News). A sure-fire winner. Different acts nightly. www.thestand.co.uk Aug 1-25:  18:00 (1hr 20mins)  £9.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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Best of New Irish Comedy - Free Kinda Funny/PBH's Free Fringe

Voodoo Bar, 8 Torphichen Place • Grid Ref: E1

Showcasing the finest of a new generation of Irish comedians. Comfy seats and quality banter. 'Extremely creative, sharp, and inventive' (Robbie Bonham, Capital Comedy Club). www.kindafunny.moonfruit.com Aug 2-23:  21:30 (2hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Best of Scottish Comedy Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club, 5 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Eleventh side-splitting year. Four top Scots in a quality showcase. 'Great value in a relaxed environment' - **** (Scotsman). 'Best in the country' (Evening News). Old favourites and rising stars. Unbeatable value. Changes nightly. www.thestand.co.uk Aug 1-24:  21:30 (1hr 50mins)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Gilded Balloon Productions

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Celebrating 21 years of the biggest and best stand-up comedy competition for newcomers! A supreme selection of recent winners and runners-up from this celebrated comedy contest. See the hottest comedy talent now!

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  22:30 (1hr 30mins)  £5.00  Aug 6-8,13-25:  22:45 (1hr 30mins)  £10.50 (£9.50)

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Best of the Fest 2008

“THIS IS A SHOW YOU COULD SEE TIME AND TIME AGAIN. EXCEPTIONAL” THE SUNDAY MAIL, AUSTRALIA

Assembly in Association With STV Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

'Best of the Fest' is the biggest night of comedy in Edinburgh. It's a guaranteed night of unabashed showing off and big laughs. Definitely the only place to be round midnight this August! Preview Aug 1-2:  23:59 (1hr 15mins)  £5.00  Aug 7,10,14,17,20-21:  23:59 (1hr 15mins)  £12.00 (£11.00)  Aug 8-9,15-16,24:  23:59 (1hr 15mins)  £14.00 (£13.00)

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www.dannybhoy.com

Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Mound Place • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: E4 Aug 22-23:  23:59 (1hr 15mins)  £14.00 (£13.00)

8-19TH AUGUST * 7.15PM * 12 SHOWS ONLY! VENUE 150 @ THE EICC, 150 MORRISON STREET, THE EXCHANGE

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Beth Becomes Her Bethany Black

Underbelly's Baby Belly,The Caves, Niddry St South, off Cowgate • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

BOOKINGS 0844 847 1639 WWW.VENUE150.COM

Nominee - best debut show, Leicester Comedy Festival. If you only see one show by a goth, lesbian, post-op transsexual make it this one! 'Very Funny' (Chortle). 'Witty, intelligent and suprisingly cheery' (Diva Magazine).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  23:05 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,12-14,18-21:  23:05 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  23:05 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)

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Big Jessie's bag of drag Gilded Balloon Productions

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

A late night gender-bending comedy cabaret sure to expose your inner drag. Featuring a hilarious chorus-line of musical divas and dancers, feathers, sequins and support hose. 'Fabulous, hilarious, glamorous. A definite must see' (RipitUp, Adelaide).

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH

OLD MAN MANAGEMENT PRESENT

‘Darkly hilarious... spellbinding warmth’

Preview Aug 1-2:  00:30 (1hr 30mins)  £7.00  Aug 3,7-10,14-17,21-24:  00:30 (1hr 30mins)  £10.00 (£9.00)

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THE LIST

The Big Value Comedy Show

‘Quite brilliant’

Just the Tonic

★★★★

Underbelly's Baby Belly,The Caves, Niddry St South, off Cowgate • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

SCOTSMAN

‘True comedy gold’

Over 15 years, 'Big Value' has become the established breaking ground for the best acts. A club night out with tomorrow's comedians, yesterday's prices ... today. Four acts for the price of one. ' ... top comedy, top value' (List).

★★★★★

METRO

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  21:45 (1hr 30mins)  £6.00  Aug 2,7,10,14,17,21,24:  21:45 (1hr 30mins)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 3-4,8-9,15-16,22-23:  21:45 (1hr 30mins)  £10.00  Aug 5-6,12-13,18-20:  21:45 (1hr 30mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Bill Bailey - Tinselworm Gilded Balloon Productions

Gilded Balloon @ Edinburgh Playhouse, 18-22 Greenside Place • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: C6

Bill Bailey returns to Edinburgh for one night only. In 2007 his 'Tinselworm' tour played to 120,000 people on a sold-out arena tour of the UK. ' ... as wonderful as anything he has ever done' (Times).

7:30PM

30th July - 25th August

Aug 14:  20:00 (2hrs)  £25.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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PREVIEWS 30th, 31st JULY & 1st AUGUST

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Binge Thinking with Debs Gatenby - Free Debs Gatenby

Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club, 7 Baxter's Place, Leith Walk • 0131 556 9628 • Grid Ref: C6

Welcome to the F**ked Up Club, a binge-a-thon of obsessions, confessions, love, pain, letting go, holding on, the ping and pong of life. 'On the Sylvia Plath Happyometer she's a 7' (her therapist). Aug 12-18:  19:15 (30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

European premiere

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Bishop and Douch at Sesame Lane Bishop and Douch/PBH's Free Fringe Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket • Grid Ref: E4

Sketch comedy, mildly better than cancer. 'Delightfully quirksome' (Ewen Macintosh, 'The Office'). 'I was charmed tickly pink, clever and fun!' (Kristen Schaal, 'Flight of the Conchords'). Free show. 'Bishop and Douch' is brought to you by the letter W. Aug 2-23:  13:30 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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Bite-Sized Improvised Televised - Free Rob Broderick & Padraig Hyland

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 38 West Nicolson Street • 0131 667 7533 Grid Ref: F6

Bite-sized! Improvised! Televised! Using a combination of live TV and improvisation, two of Ireland's finest improvisers take audience suggestions and use them to create brand-new TV shows. 'Hilarious' (Metro). 'Fabulous' (FringeReport.com). Jul 31-Aug 25:  20:10 (50mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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Bloated And Gaunt

James Marsh, Dan O'Shea/PBH's Free Fringe The Dragonfly, 52 West Port • Grid Ref: F4

Unable to condense their style of comedy into 40 words Dan and James simply got Dan's girlfriend to write this. She thinks they're funny and you'll agree, or lie to get Dan in bed.

see page 85 for show information

Aug 3-25:  19:50 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Blue Light Comedy Tour Alfie Moore/PBH's Free Fringe

Voodoo Bar, 8 Torphichen Place • Grid Ref: E1

Serving police officer Alfie gives an arresting performance, sharing witty, gritty comedy moments from his experiences during 15 years on the beat. Aug 2-23:  16:50 (40mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

European premiere

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Bob Doolally For One Night Only. Live and Talking Balls! Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, 28 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Aug 11:  20:00 (1hr 45mins)  £10.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

World premiere

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The Bollocks of LiEchtenstein - Free Darshan Sanghrajka, Bobby Carroll & Tyson Boyce

Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club, 7 Baxter's Place, Leith Walk • 0131 556 9628 • Grid Ref: C6

Your new favourite stand-up comedians keep you laughing 'til just before midnight. Darshan Sanghrajka - smooth, observational, suave. Bobby Carroll - foulmouthed, energetic, daft. Tyson Boyce - disturbed, deranged, hilarious. 32,000 Liechtensteiners couldn't be wrong. Aug 3-25:  22:45 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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GILDED BALLOON 8.15PM 0131 226 0000

www.edfringe.com

0131 668 1633

PHOTO : ALAN PEEBLES

Scotland's favourite football has-been reviews Euro 2008 and previews the new season. Plus the usual mix of drink-fuelled innuendo, filth and audience participation. 'Almost better than football' (Independent).

www.gildedballoon.co.uk

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2 for 1 tickets Available for almost every performance 3 and 4 August

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CHORTLE

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The Boom Jennies: Shindig The Boom Jennies

C soco, Chambers Street and Cowgate • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E5

Inventive, quirky, bite-sized sketch comedy to make you happy. Bring your mum - she'll love it. 'Gleeful wordsmithery' (SuchSmallPortions.com). 'Inspired ... cleverly kooky' (Fringe Report). 'Hilarious ... fluid comedy genius' - **** (ScotsGay). **** (ThreeWeeks). www.theboomjennies.com Jul 30-Aug 1,5,12,18-19:  19:40 (55mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  19:40 (55mins)  £10.50 (£9.50)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  19:40 (55mins)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Brendon Burns In F**K You I'm Brendon F**king Burns (Again) Part VI Brendon Burns

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

I won the Eddie last year. Now I'm cashing in. Warning! This show may cause offence. Everything else on this page is hyperbole, doctored quotes and outright lies.

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  20:55 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-3,5-7,12-14,19-20:  20:55 (1hr)  £14.00 (£13.00) , Aug 8-10,15-17:  20:55 (1hr)  £15.00 (£14.00)  World premiere Aug 21-24:  20:55 (1hr)  £16.00 (£15.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Bridget Christie:The Court of King Charles II The Second Siobhan Rhodes With David Johnson and John McKay in Association With Show + Tell Productions

Underbelly's Baby Belly,The Caves, Niddry St South, off Cowgate • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Charles II's second solo show. With Plague, Wren, Pepys. 'Revolutionary character comedy' - ***** (Herald). 'Real class. In a cave. With stalagtites' (Time Out). 'Spirit of the Fringe' - **** (Chortle). www.fringe2008.com

see page 107 for show information

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  16:50 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11,13-14,18-21:  16:50 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  16:50 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Brigitte Aphrodite in Suburban Hell AphroJamm

Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

In a land far, far away (Bromley), there lived a little half-Greek girl who dreamed of being in her own show. It is with excitement, wonder and amazing costumes that we present her ridiculous world. Aug 17-25:  16:30 (45mins)  £8.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Bringing the 'Funny' Little Acorns

The Space@The Thistle (V36), 107 Leith Street • 0131 556 0476 or 0871 376 9016 • Grid Ref: D5

Multiple Liverpool Festival medal winners the Little Acorns bring a fresh batch of hilarious sketches to the Fringe. Starring Chris Crookall, Nick Jackson, and Fiona Quayle. It's like Mitchell and Webb had children. Preview Aug 2:  12:05 (55mins)  £5.00 (£4.00)  Aug 4-9:  12:05 (55mins)  £6.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Britishness Shelley Cooper

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Confused? You should be. What does it mean to be British? Culture, history, religion, politics, the flag, the Queen - come find out. 'Not to be missed' (Scotsman); 'A Star in the making' (Attitude); 'Relentlessly funny' (ScotsGay) Jul 31-Aug 4,6-11,13-18,20-25:  21:35 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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Bryan Lacey and the Leaders of the Free World Bryan Lacey and Tom Davies/PBH's Free Fringe Madogs, 38a George Street • Grid Ref: D4

Free show! Join Bryan as he looks at the world and introduces you to some of its unsung heroes. A show full of stand-up, music and characters by Tom Davies.

see page 97 for show information

Aug 2-23:  14:45 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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Bullshit TV

Lock 'n' Load Comedy The Space@Jury's Inn (V260), 43 Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • Grid Ref: D6

Comedy sketches. Meet tightfisted Bob and Pat in the charity shop; the Do-Gooders; Chav Family Robinson; the Bullshitters; New York Gangsters; the Wise Guys and more. 'Hilarious sketches from Lancashire TV' (Lancs Telegraph). www.thespaceuk.com/edinburgh/venue260 Aug 10-16:  18:35 (55mins)  £6.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

European premiere

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BUMS Comedy Revue BUMS Comedy Revue

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, 10 Orwell Terrace • 0131 346 1405 • Grid Ref: F1

A collection of comedy sketches from several years of Birmingham Medical Student performances. From the risqué to the downright distasteful - but funny! 'Death smiles at every man - all he can do is smile back' (Marcus Aurelius). Aug 22-23:  17:45 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Bunny Galore Live and Sedated Tat Productions

Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

Cult Soho legend Bunny Galore brings her new cabaret show to town. A camp cocktail of comedy songs and stories, with a trained nurse standing by. Kitsch just got sexy! 'Too camp' (Bob Downe). www.bunnygalore.co.uk Preview Aug 1-2:  17:00 (40mins)  £5.00  Aug 3-12,14-25:  17:00 (40mins)  £7.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Burtscher, Goldstein and Howell: Live at the Phoenix! PBH's Free Fringe

The Phoenix, 46 Broughton Street • Grid Ref: B5

Legendary newcomers Pat, Brett and Gerry rotate as three hilariously different peas in one giant comedy pod. 'Gloriously inventive' (Chortle). 'Wonderfully befuddled stream of consciousness' (Guardian). 'Excellent, very amusing' (Time Out).

see page 98 for show information

Aug 2-23:  18:30 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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Byron Bertram 'Charismatic Retard'

Good Sense of Humour presents

Byron Bertram/PBH's Free Fringe

The Phoenix, 46 Broughton Street • Grid Ref: B5

Veteran Canadian Comedy talent Byron Bertram brings his unique skill of voices, accents, stories of travel, love, and insecurity into an hour of great stand up and story telling. 'Critics Choice' (Edmonton Fringe). Aug 7-10,12-17,19-23:  21:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

“A comic with something new to say” The Guardian

European premiere

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Caldwell & Rowntree's Gibbon RallY Caldwell & Rowntree/PBH's Free Fringe Nicol Edwards, 29-35 Niddry Street • Grid Ref: E5

1:35pm

31st July - 23rd August

A late afternoon hotpot with two rising stars, serving up staggering stand-up, character comedy, and physical buffoonery. 'Caldwell is a talent' (Time Out). 'Rowntree is destined to be a household name' (Richard Madeley). Smirnoff is the sponsor of the Underbelly and not any of the shows performing there

www.gsohcomedy.co.uk

Aug 2-10,12-17,19-23:  16:15 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Carey Marx: Careyness Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, 28 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Compelling as a full and freshly shaven moon, uncomfortable as wooden underpants, this show runs naked through a cactus field. 'Efficient, original and potent ... very, very funny' (Chortle). 'Anecdotally debauched ... criminally overlooked' (Herald).

Preview Jul 31:  21:10 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Aug 1-10,12-24:  21:10 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Half-price Fringe tickets on the day Visit the Fringe Half-Price Hut above Waverley Station (selected shows only)

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The one-stop ticket shop 180 High Street, 0131 226 0000 or edfringe.com

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Carl Donnelly vs John Robins vs Predator Carl Donnelly & John Robins

Underbelly's Baby Belly,The Caves, Niddry St South, off Cowgate • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

The title rocks! The poster kills! The tickets are cheap! What more do you people want? A double-bill of stand-up, stories and banter from two of the circuit's hottest new talents? Ok, deal!

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  19:20 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11,13-14,18-21:  19:20 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:20 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Carnival des Phénomènes

Carnival des Phénomènes - Late Night Comedy Club Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Join us for a decadent, late-night blend of improv, sketch and stand-up from London's hottest new comedy night. Expect international headliners, dancers, improvisers and freaks to keep you entertained all night. 'Jaw-droppingly impressive' (Time Out). Preview Aug 1-2:  00:30 (3hrs 30mins)  £6.00  Aug 3,6-10,13-17,20-24:  00:30 (3hrs 30mins)  £10.00 (£9.00)  Aug 5,12,19:  00:00 (4hrs)  £9.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Carol Leifer - When You Lie About Your Age, the Terrorists Win DEREVO Theatre

The GRV, 37 Guthrie Street • 0131 220 2987 • Grid Ref: E5

One-woman show from internationally acclaimed comedian/writer Carol Leifer. A humorous exploration of marriage, divorce, aging baby boomers, and finally finding love (and a baby!) - all after forty! Aug 12-14,18-21:  16:00 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  Aug 15-17,22-24:  16:00 (1hr)  £12.00 (£11.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Charlie Ross - Just One Word Charlie Ross/PBH's Free Fringe

Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket • Grid Ref: E4

Can someone be described in just one word? Charlie Ross asked his friends to do just that. What did they think of a flamboyant, football fanatic and geek? Sell-out Glasgow Comedy Festival 2008! Aug 2-13,16-23:  22:30 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Cheerio! The End of the World Show Dead Duck Productions

Rocket @ Demarco Roxy Art House, 2 Roxburgh Place • 0871 750 0077 • Grid Ref: E6

The destruction of the planet is only one hour away! There's nothing left to do but relax as we review the highs, the lows, and the somewhere in-betweens of life on Earth.

Preview Aug 1:  23:40 (50mins)  £3.00  Aug 3,5,8,12,15:  23:40 (50mins)  £7.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Cheese and Pineapple Club Cheese and Pineapple

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

A riotously intimate soiree of stand-up, parlour games and party pieces plus a top star guest every day. Join Grainne Maguire and Sarah Campbell for the friendliest show on the fringe! 'Inspired and extremely funny' (Inside Comedy).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  17:15 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11,13-14,18-21:  17:15 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  17:15 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Chortle Student Comedy Award Final Chortle

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Britain's comedy website Chortle has scoured the country to find the best student comedians - now watch these future stars battle for the coveted title, and £1,000 prize. Watch the heats at Chortle.co.uk. Sell-out 2007. Aug 12:  23:00 (2hrs)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Chris Brooker: Unstoppable @ Laughing Horse Free Festival Chris Brooker

Laughing Horse @ Meadow Bar, 42-44 Buccleuch Street • 0131 667 6907 • Grid Ref: F6

Chris Brooker's figured out what's been holding him back in life and it's only taken him 32 years. Ain't no stopping him now! A welcome Fringe return for comedy's newest irresistible force. Aug 10-25:  22:35 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Chris Cox: Control Freak Chris Cox

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

'One of the most exciting entertainers in Britain' (Guardian). 2007 sell-out and award-winning mindreader who can't read minds is back - reading minds. 'Does tricks that would make Jesus proud.Very funny' (Time Out). www.chriscox.info

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  18:20 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21,25:  18:20 (1hr)  £9.00 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17:  18:20 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.50)  Aug 22-24:  18:20 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Chris Cross - Escaping From Reality (!) Chris Cross/PBH's Free Fringe

Nicol Edwards, 29-35 Niddry Street • Grid Ref: E5

Combining comedy, contortionism and escapology - a truly unique show. Included in the 'Top 10 Speciality Acts Currently Working the Circuit' article in Stage magazine. Simon Cowell commented: 'it's a cool and funky act'. Aug 2-4,6-11,13-19,21-23:  23:45 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

see page 73 for show information

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Chris Mcglade:Tormented (I Just Need Someone To Talk To) Chris Mcglade

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, 10 Orwell Terrace • 0131 346 1405 • Grid Ref: F1

After fighting the authorities, Britain's biggest developer, and himself, comedian Chris Mcglade needs to open up and talk ... to anyone. So save him the psychiatrist's fees - come and listen ... please. Aug 12-17,21-24:  13:30 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.00)  Aug 18-20:  23:00 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Chris Neill's Got A Bun In The Oven

Good Sense of Humour in Association With Noel Gay Artists Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

Live cookery! Live jokes! Live Delia! (Well, two out of three ain't bad). The Radio 4 raconteur dishes up gourmet comedy in his onstage kitchen. 'A blast ... devastatingly acidic wit' (Chortle).

Preview Aug 5:  18:20 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 6-7,11-14,18-20,25:  18:30 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,21-24:  18:30 (1hr)  £11.50 (£10.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5

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Clarkson & Crouch: Away with the Fairies Erica Fee Productions and Quicksticks

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

The comedy show that speaks out against the supernatural terrors of city living, including werewolves, pirates and the BNP. Includes guest appearances by the Devil and Heather Mills (tbc). 'Wonderful' (Scotsman). www.clarksonandcrouch.com

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  16:15 (50mins)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  16:15 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  16:15 (50mins)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Clean (As Possible) Comedy Show Just Fair Laughs

The Lot, 4 Grassmarket • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E4

Stand-up comedy with a 12A certificate. Come and watch four top comedians from the festival clean up their act! Every night a different line-up and Fair Trade prize giveaway.

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Aug 4-21:  17:00 (1hr 30mins)  £5.00 (£4.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Clever Peter Clever Peter

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Enid Blyton on acid ... An eclectic comedy mash of the bizarre and the ridiculous. Let the children take you on a warped adventure with gorillas and Mexicans. Just who is Clever Peter by the way?

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  22:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,11,13-14,18,20-21,25:  22:00 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  22:00 (1hr)  £9.00 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Clive James In the Evening Jeremy Meadow

Assembly @ The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street • 0131 668 3456 • Grid Ref: G6

In an unprecedented feat of strength, Clive James carries his latest book on stage and then talks about almost anything else, after which he answers questions about everything except his liaison with Margarita Pracatan. Aug 19-20:  19:30 (1hr 15mins)  £13.00 (£12.00)  Aug 21-24:  19:30 (1hr 15mins)  £15.00 (£14.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Club Sandwich

Mike O'Donovan, Paul F Taylor

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

'Club Sandwich' is a chunky handful of rising stars of the stand-up comedy circuit - including Mike O'Donovan, Paul F Taylor, and Paul Harry Allen - who bring you an hour of hilarity, storytelling, and special guests. Aug 3-25:  20:20 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

European premiere

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The CockSure Cowboys Present: Nostalgia The CockSure Cowboys

Laughing Horse @ Meadow Bar, 42-44 Buccleuch Street • 0131 667 6907 • Grid Ref: F6

Join the Cowboys for a trip down memory lane; where your biggest worries were avoiding wedgies and undoing a bra without putting your can down. Don't forget your rose-tinted specs.

Preview Aug 1-4:  13:15 (30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 5-10,12-17,19-25:  13:15 (30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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A Cold Slap Down Under

Austranada Comedy/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ The Argyle, 15-17 Argyle Place • 0131 221 9759 • Grid Ref: H5

Marcus Ryan (Australia) and James Uloth (Canada) present a cutting-edge, in-yourface style of comedy that leaves you laughing in your own waste. No wet T-shirt contests. **** (ThreeWeeks). Jul 31-Aug 25:  21:35 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Comedy and Cake Two Shades of Blue

C, Chambers Street • 0845 260 1212 • Grid Ref: E5

Comedy, cake, songs, laughter, and teapots. Let this energetic Oxbridge company take the weight off your Fringe with joyous sketches, gentle satire, kitsch silliness, and did we mention the deliciously free cake? 'Comedy gold' (ThreeWeeks). www.twoshadesofblue.org.uk Aug 17,23-25:  11:15 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)  Aug 18-19:  11:15 (1hr)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)  Aug 20-22:  11:15 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Comedy Bank PBH's Free Fringe

The Standing Order, 62-66 George Street • Grid Ref: D4

A rotating line-up of three rising stars from the UK comedy circuit which includes finalists from 'Funny Women' and 'Hackney Empire' competitions. Acts include David Meech, Jane Bostock, Liz Carr, Rosie Wilby, Rachel Anderson, Simon Lilley. www.myspace.com/comedybank Aug 2-23:  13:30 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Comedy Bus

On a Roll Entertainment Club Class Bus, Outside Walkabout Bar, Omni Leisure Complex • 0870 043 3744 • Grid Ref: C5

Public transport is a joke ... this bus is no exception! Join us on our silver doubledecker for a side-splitting, sight-seeing tour of Edinburgh.Visit four top bars and clubs while enjoying outrageous comedy on board the bus. Aug 1-2,8-9,15-16,22-23,29-30:  19:00 (4hrs 30mins)  £15.00

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The Comedy Cellar PBH's Free Fringe

Dragonfly, 52 West Port • Grid Ref: F4

Come and see some serious stand-up talent warm up for their evening shows, try new material and generally have some fun. Line-ups announced each day, catch some of the best new acts around, absolutely free! Aug 2-10,12-16,19-23:  17:35 (50mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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ComedyDublin - Free

ComedyDublin/PBH's Free Fringe The Phoenix, 46 Broughton Street • Grid Ref: B5

Friends fancy stand-up, but you'd prefer improv? Don't red-mark your Christmas list yet - cos Dublin's top improv troupe, ComedyDublin, have teamed up with some of Ireland's funniest up-and-coming comedians for fantastic free comedy to suit everyone! www.comedydublin.com Aug 2-5,7-12,14-19,21-23:  15:30 (1hr 30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Comedy Gala 2008 In Aid of Waverley Care

Festival Theatre Edinburgh, 13-29 Nicolson Street • 0131 529 6000 • Grid Ref: E5

Edinburgh's biggest comedy event featuring an all-star cast. Last years guests included: Alan Carr, Rich Hall, Phill Jupitus, Jimmy Carr, Simon Amstell, Marcus Brigstocke, Brendon Burns, Adam Hills and Michael McIntyre among many others. Book early. www.offthekerb.co.uk

see page 118 for show information

Aug 18:  19:30 (3hrs)  £25.00 (£24.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Comedy Manifesto PBH's Free Fringe

Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket • Grid Ref: E4

London's top satirical news panel show hits the Fringe, hosted by 2008 Hackney Empire finalist Kate Smurthwaite with David Mulholland, Jools Constant and special guests. Free! Aug 2-9,11-16,18-23:  16:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Comedy O'Clock

Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

An hour of stand-up comedy from four of the best new stand-ups on the circuit! Hannah George - Paramount Student Comedian 2007; Catie Wilkins, 'Very funny' (Jimmy Carr); Nick Helm, 'lively, funny, and imaginative' (ThreeWeeks) and Richard Bond. Jul 31-Aug 10:  15:50 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Comedy Pub Crawl - Free

Polymorphic Productions/Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Every night different stand-up comedians will take you on a guided tour of their favourite drinking establishments in Edinburgh, with performances, drinking, and guest appearances en route. www.polymorphicproductions.com Aug 5-23:  20:00 (1hr 30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Comedy Reserve Pleasance Theatre

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

After two nights of intense stand-up comedy competition, the Pleasance is proud to present the next generation of comedy stars: Holly Walsh, Daniel Rigby, Lou Sanders and Gareth Richards; all supported by the Charlie Hartill Special Reserve.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  21:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,12-14,19-21,25:  21:30 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:30 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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ComedySportz@Laughing Horse Free Festival ComedySportz

Laughing Horse @ Meadow Bar, 42-44 Buccleuch Street • 0131 667 6907 • Grid Ref: F6

Manchester's top improvised comedy troupe brings their unique, family-friendly brand of spontaneous comedic brilliance back to Edinburgh. No scripts, no rehearsals: anything can happen. Guaranteed hilarity, as seen at the Comedy Store. www.comedysportz.co.uk Aug 10-25:  15:05 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Comedy Zone Avalon Promotions

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

The 'Zone' celebrates its 18th anniversary at the Fringe. The original and longest running showcase returns with Tom Deacon, Ellis James, Nat Luurtsema and Henry Paker. 'The Fringe's leading stand-up showcase' (Times).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  22:45 (1hr 20mins)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-19,21,25:  22:45 (1hr 20mins)  £9.50 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  22:45 (1hr 20mins)  £10.50 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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CoolFun Comedy - Free

Jenni Armstrong/Ed Gamble/Nish Kumar/Jez Scharf/PBH's Free Fringe The White Horse, 266 Cannongate • Grid Ref: D6

see page 108 for show information

Four of the 'most exciting new comedians around' (Josie Long) present an hour of stand-up and surprises. 'Promising a new wave of comedy' (ThreeWeeks). Aug 2-11,13-23:  12:30 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! BBC Radio 4

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Count Arthur Strong is back for a one-off Edinburgh special! Join the erstwhile variety star as he uncompromisingly fulfils his daily list of engagements. 'Brilliant comic creation ... I laughed until I hurt' (Radio Times). Aug 14:  12:00 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Count Arthur Strong - The Man Behind The Smile Komedia Entertainment

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

see page 81 for show information

What a night to remember for you. I recount some of my past successes in a show that my pubic demanded of me. Marvellous! 'Character comedy at its absolute finest' (Telegraph).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  19:27 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-4,6-7,11,13-14,18,20,25:  19:27 (1hr)  £11.00 (£10.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,21-24:  19:27 (1hr)  £13.00 (£11.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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A Couple of Couples of Comics

Brittain, Kearns, McGrane and Moran/PBH's Free Fringe The Standing Order, 62-66 George Street • Grid Ref: D4

A free hour of lively stand-up comedy. Four bright young comedians, including a Chortle 'Funniest Student' finalist, share their eclectic, personal and sometimes controversial thoughts on the world. 'Fresh, intelligent and hilarious!' (Event). Aug 2-23:  21:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Cowards BBC Radio 4

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Step inside the wonderful world of the 'Cowards' for a special one-off recording of their sketch show. With Tom Basden, Tim Key, Stefan Golaszewski and Lloyd Woolf. 'Well written, well acted, and subtly funny' (Observer). Aug 13:  17:15 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Cowboys And Indians - Free

Craig Ricci Shaynak/Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 38 West Nicolson Street • 0131 667 7533 Grid Ref: F6

American Dream or World Nightmare? Texas Border Patrol agent George WWIII teaches you how to 'stop the tourists' in this one-man satire on Homeland Security! 'Very funny and worth seeing' (British Theatre Guide). www.kingswell-productions.com Jul 31-Aug 3,5-10,12-17,19-24:  22:40 (50mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Craig and Roxburgh Stand-Up Lucy Craig and Kate Roxburgh

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

Two British chicks return from not living the dream in LA to perform stand-up comedy in the vein of Eddie Izzard, Monty Python and Jesus (who was really good with audiences and fish). Aug 2-24:  19:10 (50mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

European premiere

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Craig Campbell

Underbelly Productions By Arrangement With Avalon Promotions Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

see page 90 for show information

Craig Campbell shares an hour of his travels as Mr Eyetwister, the balaclava-clad, sole scare jockey of the fairground's Haunted House. Come one. Come all. Campbell's years as a horror whore will be your ticket to hair-raising hilarity!

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  21:50 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,13-14,18-21:  21:50 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 3-4,8-11,15-17,22-24:  21:50 (1hr)  £11.50 (£10.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Craig Hill Makes Your Whole Week! CHiLL Productions & MZA

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Forget your troubles, c'mon get happy ... 'Irresistible! An hour with Hill makes for a cracking show' (List). 'Master of audience interaction. He blew the roof off!' (Chortle). 'Hilarious!' (Stage). 'Riotously funny!' (Independent). Sold-out 2007/06/05/04. www.mrcraighill.com

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  20:15 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-14,17,19-21,25:  20:15 (1hr)  £11.50 (£10.50)  Aug 3-4,8-9,15-16,22-24:  20:15 (1hr)  £14.00 (£12.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Crazy Japanese Sit Down Comedy Entertainer Without Border

Sweet Grassmarket, Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: E4

Edinburgh Fringe 2003 sell-out show! Just for Laughs Award winner. Japanese traditional comedy with puppets, geisha, music and storytelling. It's like nothing you have ever experienced before! Aug 9-10,15:  17:10 (55mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)  Aug 11-14:  17:10 (55mins)  £7.50 (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

Hailed as 'a late-night theatrical phenomenon' by the New York Times and 'the Madonna concert of comedy' by Time Out NY, 'Creation Nation' is an hilarious, celebrity-obsessed comedy experience unlike anything else.

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Damian Callinan in 'mmm ...they're small' Damian Callinan

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

'Clever, intelligent and terrifically talented' (Age). Australia's award-winning comedian illuminates the waiting room of the male infertility gods and takes on the taboos of men's 'trouser' troubles. 'Pitched perfectly ... damn funny' (Chortle).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  18:15 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11,13-14,18-21:  18:15 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:15 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Dan Antopolski Penetrating Gaze Avalon Promotions

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Humbled by fatherhood, the genius returns. Perrier nominee, star of BBC2's 'Hyperdrive' and Radio 2's 'Out to Lunch', sold-out 2000-04. 'Intriguing ... disarming ... ingenious' - ***** (Sunday Herald). 'You have to see this' - ***** (List). www.myspace.com/danantopolski

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  20:50 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2,4-7,11-14,18-19,21:  20:50 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:50 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Dan Atkinson:The Credit Crunch and Other Biscuits Avalon Promotions

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

'A natural wit and wonderful way with the crowd' (Metro). Sold-out shows 2006/7. More fun than a log flume and less wet. If you need more reasons to come, then don't bother.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  21:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-14,19-21,25:  21:30 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:30 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24,29-30:  21:45 (1hr 10mins)  £17.00  (£14.00)  World premiere •

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Danielle Ward in Glorious Technicolor Avalon Promotions

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

The multi-award-winning comic and writer of 'Psister Psycho' and 'Take a Break Tales' returns to Edinburgh for her first solo stand-up show. 'Dark and wonderful ... a potential star' (Time Out).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  22:45 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-21:  22:45 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,16-17,22-24:  22:45 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Dan March - My Myspace Baby Unexpected Productions

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Award nominated Dan March became a father ... a year after the birth of his daughter. The surprising, hilarious, and heartwarming story of the one-night stand, the MySpace message, and the patter of tiny feet ... oh, and the DNA test!

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  13:45 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11,13-14,18-21,25:  13:45 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  13:45 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Dan Nightingale: Geronimo Gag Reflex Management

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Life, love, Edinburgh shows, eating fish ... loads of stuff can be scary but sometimes you've got to take a risk and give things a go. 'He has it in him to be another Kitson or Noble' (Metro).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  19:50 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,12-14,18-21:  19:50 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:50 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Danny Bhoy - By the Way

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Geffer Notice Productions and MZA present

Danny Bhoy

Venue 150 at EICC, 150 Morrison Street • 0844 847 1639 • Grid Ref: F2

Scotland's own Danny Bhoy returns to the Fringe. The internationally renowned and critically acclaimed globetrotting comedian plays a limited, two-week run in his home city. This will sell out. Early booking highly recommended! Aug 8-19:  19:15 (1hr)  £14.00 (£12.00)

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Danny Robins - Dannyfest Danny Robins

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Danny Robins, star of 'DJ Danny', Radio 4's 'Museum of Everything', BBC3's 'Mischief', BBC2's 'Culture Show', presents 'Dannyfest', a one-man,Glastonbury-style festival in one room. Expect laughs, music and mud. 'Fabulous, infectious fun' (List). www. dannyrobins.co.uk

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  18:00 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2-5,7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  18:00 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:00 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

'Comedy of the highest order... inspired ramblings'

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'A comic masterpiece'

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Dan Willis: Ferris Bueller's Way Of ... - Free

DAILY MAIL

Dan Willis

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Jul 31-Aug 25:  16:40 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)

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Dave Bloustien: Beastly - Free Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Multi-award-winning Australian comedy writer makes his Fringe debut with a show more or less about Africa. See him while it's still free. 'Sharp, interesting, witty; the obvious product of a bright comedy brain' (Chortle). www.bloustien.com. 27 28 29 30 31 1 2

not Sun 10 & Mon 18 BSL Interpreted Thu 14 & Sat 23

Gilded Balloon 8.45pm

0131 668 1633 0131 226 0000

www.gildedballoon.co.uk

www.jimeoin.com

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David Longley Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club II, 16 North St Andrew Street • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

A joke is just a joke. I've wasted £300 on this.You've already found the shows you really want to see. Take a chance on me, you tourist whores. 'Highly original, bloody funny' - **** (some c**t, ThreeWeeks).

Preview Jul 31:  16:00 (1hr)  £6.00 (£5.00)  Aug 1-10,12-24:  23:30 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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David O'Doherty: Let's Comedy

Stand Comedy Club/Lisa Richards Agency/Chambers Management The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, 28 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

David returns to Edinburgh with two small keyboards and a low stool. He is very excited. 'A rapt audience could only soak up the results of his seemingly effortless prowess with tunes and chat' (Scotsman).

Preview Jul 30-31:  21:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 1-10,12-24:  21:00 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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A Day With Doug Doug Stanhope

Edinburgh, Edinburgh • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E5

Unprecedented opportunity to spend a full day with Doug Stanhope. Who knows what magic this might mean? One ticket only available. No hangers-on/mates - just you and Doug for the day. Over-18s only. Aug 23:  08:00 (16hrs)  £7349.00 (£7348.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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www.edfringe.com

IRISH TOUR 2008 SEPTEMBER 13 DERRY Millennium Forum I 15 - 20 DUBLIN Bulmers Comedy Festival I 24 ARMAGH Marketplace Theatre 25 LETTERKENNY An Grian Theatre I 26 COLERAINE Riverside Theatre I 27 BELFAST Waterfront I 28 SLIGO Hawk’s Well Theatre I 30 OMAGH Strule Arts Theatre OCTOBER 1 LIMERICK Dolans I 2 WATERFORD Revolution I 3 CORK The Comedy Club I 4 KILKENNY Watergate Theatre I 5 GALWAY The Comedy Club

Laughing Horse Free Festival

Jul 31-Aug 9:  19:10 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)

Fri 1 - Mon 25 August

PHOTO : STEVE ULLATHORNE

'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' ... love the movie, live the life. Dan Willis looks for life answers in a 1986 feel-good movie. 'Never fails to entertain' - **** (List). 'Unpretentious, belly-laughs-a-minute stand-up' - **** (ThreeWeeks). www.danwillis.net

Dead Cat Bounce Edcom8

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

An unrelenting hour of sketches set in the same hotel room, with the most memorable finale you'll ever see performed by a cast of three. 'Barnstorming' (Sunday Times); 'Comedic glory' (Scotsman); 'Gloriously hilarious' (Metro). www.deadcatbounce.ie

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  22:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21:  22:30 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  22:30 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Dead Cat Bounce ... Late Night Radio Edcom8

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Revisit the golden age of radio comedy with sketches and music performed by three guys, one foley artist, and a stage full of things that make noise. 'Tightly written ... flawless timing ... barnstorming' (Sunday Times). www.deadcatbounce.ie

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  00:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3,6-7,13-14,20-21:  00:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  00:00 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Deborah Frances-White's 'How To Get Almost Anyone to Want to Sleep With You The Advanced Class' Jeremy Meadow for Something for the Weekend Ltd

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Learn life-changing secrets of being sexy in one hysterical hour. 'Hilarious, instructive, brilliant' (Arthur Smith, BBC Radio 4). 'Slick, polished, very funny' (Age, Melbourne).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  14:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,11,13-14,18-21:  14:30 (1hr)  £9.00 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  14:30 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

A Degree of Comedy - Free

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Three Graduates and a Drop-out/PBH's Free Fringe Nicol Edwards, 29-35 Niddry Street • Grid Ref: E5

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Kent's three most qualified stand-up comedians and a tall bloke from Worcester bring an hour of free fun and postgraduate posturing to the Fringe. Stand-up comedy from a host of new, exciting talents.

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Aug 2-5,7-12,14-19,21-23:  17:30 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Dench! Or How Dame Judi Got Her Groove Back 2A9 Productions

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 38 West Nicolson Street • 0131 667 7533 Grid Ref: F6

A surreal fable of one Dame's love for her groove and her quest to return it from the edges of the earth. Well, not really ... it's comedy without the preaching. www. myspace.com/judidenchsgroove Aug 3-12:  12:50 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Derek Ryan: Mongrel - Free Derek Ryan

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 38 West Nicolson Street • 0131 667 7533 Grid Ref: F6

‘A HORRIBLY HILARIOUS SPOOF’ The Times

10.20 2nd-25th August

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Part dog, one-eighth puddy-tat, Anglo-Irish and logically unhinged; Derek celebrates patchwork people and resists the move towards sameness. Down with pedigree! A crossbreed of imaginative stories about animals, oddities and the battle against the banal. Aug 11-25:  19:05 (45mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Dermot McMorrow: 13 Black Cats in the shape of a Magpie Edcom8 Presents

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

... called to my door. Is that a bad sign? 'What a comedian, he's surreal, intelligent, clownish and genuinely a sandwich short of a picnic' (Kilkenny People).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  14:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21,25:  14:30 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  14:30 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Des Bishop - Tongues

Assembly presents

The BIGGEST comedy nights on the Fringe!

Lisa Richards in Association With Edcom8 Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

A huge star in Ireland, Irish-American Des Bishop returns to Edinburgh for the first time in four years with 'Tongues'. 'His talent threatens to one day outshine the whole of the current Irish Comic Pantheon' (Evening Herald).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  20:50 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,19-21:  20:50 (1hr)  £11.00 (£10.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:50 (1hr)  £12.00 (£11.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Des Clarke - Desire Des Clarke

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

'Scotland's brightest comedy star' (Daily Record) returns with his rousing new standup show. 'Desire' invites you along on a comical voyage of dreams, passion and jokes. 'Really lights up the stage' - **** (Chortle). 'Extremely funny' - ***** (Hairline.org.uk).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  21:20 (1hr)  £7.00  Aug 2-5,7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  21:20 (1hr)  £12.50 (£11.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:20 (1hr)  £13.50 (£12.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

A different show every night with a range of hosts with the most and starring the best comedians in the world! Sell out shows 2002-2007!

Sponsored by

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Ireland's next big comedy thing invite you into their own surreal little world. 'The best comedy group not on television' (Irish Times). 'Reminiscent of a young Monty Python ensemble' (SkinnyFest).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  17:15 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21,25:  17:15 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  17:15 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Disco Feelings Rush-N-Disco

The Space on the Mile@The Radisson (V39), 80 High Street • 0131 556 0476 • Grid Ref: E4

The original YouTube cover band. Like a postmodern Elaine May and Mike Nichols invoking failed pop stars, celebutante breakdowns, amateur pet videos and exercise gurus. A hilarious rollercoaster ride of song, dance and empathy. Aug 13-24:  21:05 (45mins)  £6.50 (£5.00)

OWNER OF A SHED.

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Dr Brown & Duncan Bolt Are Almost Human - Free

AND A SON.

Dr Brown & Duncan Bolt/PBH's Free Fringe Nicol Edwards, 29-35 Niddry Street • Grid Ref: E5

RLD

‘Cochrane is a deft, inventive comic from whom we shall hear a lot more’

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Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

ALUN COCHRANE.

see page 24 for show information

It's back: the best Fringe tasting menu ever. And it's free! Host Bruce Devlin's comprehensive weekday guide to what's hot and what's not. 'Razor-sharp' (List). News, celebrity guests, interviews, gossip and giveaways. Great food and drink, too.

Edcom8 Presents

Assembly in association with Karushi Management

www.aluncochrane.com

The Stand Comedy Club, 5 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Diet of Worms: Friends of the Puffincat

see page 33 for show information

7.30pm 31 July - 25 Aug [not 6 Aug]

Stand Comedy Club

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Devlin's Daily

Aug 4-8,11-15,18-22,25:  12:30 (1hr 40mins)  (Free Ticketed)

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Free comedy double bill. Dr Brown (People's 39th Most Eccentric Person) performs one-of-a-kind, surreal comedy. Duncan Bolt's deliriously funny show travels from 1980s suburbia to 1940s Hollywood. 'Wonderful' (BBC Radio 4). Aug 2-10,12-17,19-23:  23:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Dr Brown and the Euro-Eccentrics Dr Brown and the Euro-Eccentrics/PBH's Free Fringe Madogs, 38a George Street • Grid Ref: D4

The infamous Dr Brown (surreal comedy master) hosts a free evening variety show of character sketches, comedy and music from his band of European eccentrics. Dangerous new comedy from last year's ****-reviewed players (Chortle). Aug 2-10,12-17,19-23:  18:30 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Dog Day King - Free

Snorri Kristjansson/Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Icelandic comedian Snorri Kristjansson would like to tell you about his country, adapting to life in the UK, terrorising KFC staff, Noddy's laughing child disappointment machine and that time he met Jude Law. Oh, and puffins. Jul 31-Aug 25:  14:10 (45mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Domestic Goddi Avalon Promotions

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

'Pick of the Fringe' Rosie Wilkinson and BBC award winner Helen O'Brien serve up an organic, gluten-free feast of freshly-slaughtered comedy sketches; featuring TV chefs, divorcee DJs, fascist debutants and Irish dancers. May contain nuts.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  12:55 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-19,21,25:  12:55 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  12:55 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Domestic Godley Janey Godley

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

'Britain's most outspoken female comedian' (Telegraph), best-selling author, multiaward-winning comic, who regularly comes last on 'Just a Minute', tells extraordinary home truths. 'The female Billy Connolly' (Sun). 2007 Sell-out. 'Hot ticket this Fringe' (Chortle). www.janeygodley.co.uk

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  19:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,11-14,18-21,25:  19:00 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:00 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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STAND-UP THAT MAKES BEING SEXY SIMPLE! Pleasance Courtyard • 31 July-24 Aug (not 12 Aug) • 2:30pm (1 hour)

The Duck that Died for No Reason

Frankly, Robert Productions & SUDS Theatre Company

see page 45 for show information

C soco, Chambers Street and Cowgate • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E5

1919: Lieutenant Pennington attempts to discover why George Swann died on Flanders Fields. Silly, disturbing and imaginative sketch show from Brighton's best young comedians. 'An extra hard attack on your funny bone' - ***** (Latest7). Jul 31,Aug 12,18:  18:25 (1hr)  £6.50 (£5.50) , Aug 2,4,10,16,24:  18:25 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  World premiere •  Aug 6,8,14,20,22:  18:25 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50)

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East-West Comedy Summit - Free Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ The Argyle, 15-17 Argyle Place • 0131 221 9759 • Grid Ref: H5

Finnish comedians Riku Suokas and Tomi Walamies lock horns with American colleague Rich Lyons here in Scotland. See these top professionals in a free show. All profits go to imperialist wars. www.freefestival.co.uk Aug 11-25:  20:20 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Eco-Friendly Jihad Abie Philbin Bowman

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Desperate to reduce US carbon emissions, an environmentalist joins Al Qaeda. Explosive comedy about the struggle to 'Think Globally, Act Locally'. From the creator of 'Jesus: The Guantanamo Years' - ***** Fringe favourite (National Student) . Al Qaeda meets Al Gore. www.AbieLaughs.com

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  15:55 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,6-7,13-14,20-21:  15:55 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  15:55 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Ed Byrne: Different Class Ed Byrne

Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Mound Place • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: E4

Comedian of note discusses, among other things, his inability to align himself with either the working class or middle class. He'll probably talk about getting married also. 'His wit won deafening cheers and feet stomping' (Guardian).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  22:20 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-4,6-7,11,13-14,18-20,25:  22:20 (1hr)  £14.00 (£13.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17:  22:20 (1hr)  £15.50 (£14.50)  Aug 21-24:  22:20 (1hr)  £17.00 (£16.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Ed Hamell

Hamell On Trial - Festival Highlights Underbelly's Baby Belly,The Caves, Niddry St South, off Cowgate • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Brilliantly funny sideways glance at contemporary America through Hamell's experience of pizza delivery, drug addiction and fatherhood. Fantastic stand-up meets great music. 'Pathos without sentiment and comment without compromise. A performer at his peak' - ***** (Herald; Angel Award 2007). Aug 18-21,23-24:  17:40 (1hr)  £11.00 (£10.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Eleanor Tiernan & John F O'Donnell - Irish American Eleanor Tiernan & John F O'Donnell

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Eleanor Tiernan - **** (Metro), triumphant comedian from rural Ireland; and John F O'Donnell of Comedy Central, triumphant comedian from New York. Watch these golden gods perform stand-up and other fun stuff.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  17:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21,25:  17:30 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  17:30 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Edinburgh and Beyond

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Avalon Promotions and Paramount Comedy, Sponsored By Magners

The Electric Cabaret

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: D5

Paramount Comedy, in association with Magners, presents award-winning comedy from Glen Wool, Dan Atkinson, Isy Suttie and Joe Wilkinson. See them all for one night only as they kick off the must-see tour of the year.

The best comedy acts on the Fringe kick back in the most relaxed and intimate of gigs.Wonderfully unique, chilled-out alternative to late-night bear pits. 'Perfect comedy, an ideal way to start/end the night' - **** (ThreeWeeks). www.electriccabaret.net

Aug 19:  22:15 (1hr 30mins)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Edinburgh Harvest Festival HF Productions

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

Comedy's new kids on the block - Alex Hardy, Josh Widdicombe, Martin Hill, and Paul Parry - celebrate Britain's obsession with mediocrity throughout the ages. Stand-up, sketches and stuff - from 'Howard's Way' to 'Haddaway'. Go on, it'll be splendid. www.edinburghharvestfestival.com

Preview Aug 1-2:  14:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  14:30 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  Aug 4-7,11-14,18-21,25:  14:30 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Liz Bentley

Sweet Grassmarket Swimming Pool, Apex International Hotel, 31-35 Grassmarket • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: E4

Join Liz Bentley and a pool of talent in Edinburgh's only swimming bath venue. Guests, surprises, songs and the odd lifeguard. She's sure to make a splash, so come on in, the water's lovely! www.lizbentley.co.uk

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Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Aczel attempts to fill an hour with minimal preparation and no reasonable alternative. 'One of my favourite Fringe experiences' (Times). 'Original and inspired genius anti-comic' (Time Out). www.fringe2008.com

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80s Luke - Live At The Living Room Palladium 80s Luke

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

You're all invited to Luke's Living Room Palladium. Prepare for pure entertainment and fun in buckets. He will take you on a comedic sentimental journey.

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  15:25 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 2-9:  15:25 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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shop Take home a piece of Fringe 2008 Visit the Fringe Shop on the Royal Mile

Electric Mouse

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Four diced breasts, a single aged malt, some leftover tart, a pinch of bottom. Roll with tears of laughter. A bold dish of the day. Offbeat, weird, sometimes tasteless: it's 'Electric Mouse: À La Carte'. Aug 11-25:  14:35 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Blue Box, Eleanor Lloyd, Festival Highlights, Anthony Field Associates, Underbelly and Skullduggery Udderbelly's Pasture, Bristo Square • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: F5

Stewart Lee's new comedy. Sir Walter Raleigh (Miles Jupp) introduces Queen Elizabeth (Simon Munnery). Potatoes, tobacco, Elizabethan dance, cross-dressing and xenophobia from the team behind 2007's hit, 'Johnson and Boswell'. 'Gloriously entertaining' - **** (Scotsman).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  22:35 (1hr)  £7.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-12,14,18-21:  22:35 (1hr)  £11.00 (£10.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,17,24-25:  22:35 (1hr)  £12.50 (£11.50)  Aug 15-16,22-23:  22:35 (1hr)  £13.50 (£12.50)

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Eric

Holyrood Too @ Faith, 207 Cowgate • 0131 225 9764 • Grid Ref: E5

After seventeen years underwater, Eric finally lifts the lid on the secret, murky world of 'life beneath the waves' in a Royal Navy nuclear submarine. Expect salty tales of men in confinement. Preview Aug 1-2:  15:00 (50mins)  £3.00  Aug 3,5-10,12-17,20-24:  15:00 (50mins)  £5.00 (£4.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Eros Vlahos - Problem Child Eros Vlahos

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

The youngest stand-up comedian on the circuit gives his view of the world through the eyes of a child. Previous performances include Comedy Store and Komedia Club alongside Stephen K Amos, Brendon Burns and Patrick Monahan. Aug 2-17:  15:50 (50mins)  £8.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Essential Chic Murray The Essential Chic Murray

South Leith Parish Halls, 6 Henderson Street • 0131 554 2578 • Grid Ref: LEITH

A cavalcade of words and music on the life of the great comedian presented by his daughter Annabelle with historic film clips. Music adapted from the original band Everything must go parts and Chic Murray Band. slashed Allperformed tickets soldbyonthe Monday 25 August Aug 14-16:  20:00 (1hr 45mins)  £10.00  to half-price at all Fringe ticket outlets 27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Eric's Tales of the Sea - A Submariner's Yarn

Show + Tell Productions

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Electric Mouse: À La Carte

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Edward Aczel: Do I Really Have To Communicate With You?

Preview Aug 1:  16:05 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-14,18-21:  16:05 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  16:05 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)

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Elizabeth and Raleigh: Late But Live

Edinburgh-on-Sea

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  22:38 (52mins)  £5.00  Aug 2,8-9,15-16,22-23:  22:38 (52mins)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 3-7,10,12-14,17-21,24:  22:38 (52mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)

Aug 1,5,11-12,18-19:  23:45 (1hr 30mins)  £6.50 (£5.50)  Aug 3-4,10,17,24-25:  23:45 (1hr 30mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  23:45 (1hr 30mins)  £7.50 (£6.50)

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An Evening Without Dignity Baby Chimp Productions

C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: D5

How warped and twisted is your sense of humour? Would a giant diseased head make your day complete? Leave your dignity behind - join the 'All Daily Mail Writers Must Die' team for a surreal evening of character comedy. Aug 1,5,11,18-19:  22:50 (50mins)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 S)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  22:50 (50mins)  £9.50 (£8.50) (£7.50 S)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  22:50 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 S)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The EY Snackers Confectionery Company Express Yourself Senior Drama

The Space@Venue 45, 39 Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • Grid Ref: D5

Come join us on a typical day at the head office of the EY Snackers Confectionery Company. Meet everyone from the cleaners to the board of directors in 45 minutes of comedy sketches. Aug 16:  16:00 (45mins)  £4.00 (£2.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Fascinating Aida Fascinating Aida

Musical Theatre @ George Square, George Square/Buccleuch Place • 0131 662 8740 Grid Ref: F5

Not a comeback, a celebration of 25 years of the best cabaret act ever. New songs, old broads. Brilliant lyrics, heavenly harmonies. As always, a mix of biting satire, broken dreams, utter class and gratuitous smut. One night only! Aug 17:  20:45 (2hrs)  £13.50  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Feasting On Flesh Assembly & Strut N Fret

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

A decadent, deranged degustation of perverse, provocative performace by purveyors of wanton weirdness. Quench your thirst with song, sate your eyes with visual delights and tease your libido with hot acrobatics, wrapped up in a variety package!

Preview Aug 5-6:  22:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 7,12-14,18-19:  22:30 (1hr)  £12.50 (£11.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17:  22:30 (1hr)  £13.50 (£12.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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FeckArse - The Sketch Comedy Show FeckArse Productions & UCD Dramsoc

C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: D5

After three sell-out runs in Ireland, FeckArse is back with Ireland's best young comedians in a brand-new sketch comedy show - and this time they're pushing the boat out even further! Aug 17,23-25:  19:00 (1hr 20mins)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 18-19:  19:00 (1hr 20mins)  £7.50 (£6.50)  Aug 20-22:  19:00 (1hr 20mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Felix Dexter - Not Just Another White Guy Lost In The Shuffle Felix Dexter

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

'The Real McCoy', 'Absolutely Fabulous' and 'Grumpy Old Men' star celebrates cultural identity confusion, sexual politics, religion, political correctness and modern Britain with brilliant observational and character comedy.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  20:20 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2-5,7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  20:20 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:20 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Festival of Football 2

Tony Cowards/Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club, 7 Baxter's Place, Leith Walk • 0131 556 9628 • Grid Ref: C6

After his success with last year's show ('genuinely funny' [Stage]), Ipswich Town fan Tony Cowards once again brings the worlds of football and comedy together for an hilarious and thought-provoking hour of stand-up. Free! Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24:  16:25 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Fine Sketchup - The Best in Sketch Comedy Falling Down With Laughter

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 38 West Nicolson Street • 0131 667 7533 Grid Ref: F6

Falling Down With Laughter (Best Small London Club 2008 [Chortle.co.uk]) presents the UK's best sketch groups. Three different acts each day. Pappy's Fun Club, Penny Dreadfuls, Cat of the Week and more. www.myspace.com/finesketchup

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  15:05 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 3-12,14-25:  15:05 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Fiona O'Loughlin Fiona O'Loughlin

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

The queen of Australian comedy brings her riotously funny new show to the Fringe. O'Loughlin's unvarnished and hilarious honesty has sold out in Edinburgh, Melbourne, and Montreal. Book early to avoid disappointment! Barry Award nominee 2008. 'Radioactively funny!' - ***** (Age).

Preview Aug 1:  21:15 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,11,13-14,18-21,25:  21:15 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:15 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Fool Koller Eric Koller

Hill Street Theatre, 19 Hill Street • 0131 226 6522 • Grid Ref: D3

Eric Koller's dry sense of humour guarantees a vigorous show full of dazzling visual jokes and physical tricks that need no words. Koller has won many awards with his dynamic performance.

Preview Aug 1-2:  22:45 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  22:45 (1hr)  £9.00 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  22:45 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Footlights - Devils

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Cambridge Footlights

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

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Cambridge Footlights present 'Devils'. On their 125th anniversary, the world famous Cambridge Footlights come charging back with their brand-new sketch show. Sharp, exciting, and always hilarious - welcome to 'Devils'. Sell-out show 2007. 'A must-have ticket' (Times).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  15:10 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-12,14,18-21:  15:10 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  15:10 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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4 At The Fringe BBC Radio 4

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Michael McIntyre presents the ultimate mix of comedy and music from the home of radio comedy. Aug 13:  19:30 (1hr 15mins)  (Free Ticketed)  Aug 13:  22:30 (1hr 30mins)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Frank Woodley - Possessed Assembly & Token Events

★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ INDEPENDENT

SCOTSMAN

LIST

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ TIMES

Perrier Award winner Frank Woodley (from Lano & Woodley) returns to the Fringe. Inspired by silent movie heroes, 'Possessed' is a physical feast of incredible comic invention. 'Smash-bang-slapstick fun ... like a Buster Keaton movie brought to life ... inspired' - **** (Adelaide Advertiser).

SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  18:45 (1hr 10mins)  £10.00 (£5.00)  Aug 2-7,12-14,18,20,25:  18:45 (1hr 10mins)  £13.00 (£12.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,21-24:  18:45 (1hr 10mins)  £15.00 (£13.00)

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Free and Easy Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club, 5 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Stu and Garry return with their highly acclaimed lunchtime show. Great improvised comedy, superb food and absolutely free to get in. 'Very, very laugh-out-loud funny' (Evening News). 'Funny and free, what more do you want?' (Scotsman). Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24:  12:30 (1hr 40mins)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Freeloader - A Free Show by James Hazelden PBH's Free Fringe

Nicol Edwards, 29-35 Niddry Street • Grid Ref: E5

This controversial Australian comedian/musician presents darkly funny songs and stories from his weird, desperate, freeloading life. Not for the faint-hearted. Free samples at www.myspace.com/jameshazelden. 'Lunatic lyrics and melodic absurdity' (Scotsman). Aug 2-3,5-10,12-17,19-23:  21:15 (50mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Freestyle Comedy - Free PBH'S Free Fringe

Nicol Edwards, 29-35 Niddry Street • Grid Ref: E5

Join a changing selection of the best up-and-coming stand-up stars on the Fringe for an hour of free post-lunch comedy and capers. Regulars include Carl Donnelly, Benny Boot, Mark Talbot and Chris Martin. Aug 2-3,5-10,12-17,19-23:  15:30 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Free Three

The Free Three/Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ Jekyll & Hyde, 112 Hanover Street • 0131 225 2022 • Grid Ref: C4

Andrew Wallace (cuddly psycho), Julian Deane (deadpan South London wit) and Imran Yusuf (speedy street-slang sensation): three young stand-ups tipped for great things. Free thinkers, free feelers, free willy - it's all here and costs bugger all. Aug 2-12,14-19,21-24:  17:40 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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BY ARRANGEMENT VIVIENNE SMITH MANAGEMENT PRESENT

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Tom Basden (cute; offish) and Tim Key (chubby; beautiful) link up (together) to perform ('perform') their new piece, tackling the issues of the day (society/history etc) through singing etc (set pieces etc). Awards-wise, Tom got the if.comedy best newcomer 2007. Aug 14-16:  23:00 (55mins)  £10.50 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Fresh Faces at the Free Fringe

Danny Worthington and Others/PBH's Free Fringe The Mercat Bar, 28 West Maitland Street • 0131 225 8716 • Grid Ref: E1

Danny Worthington ('Oy! Oy!' nominee 2005) presents a variable bill of five or more of the newest comedy acts each day. Some acts can measure their comedy career in months, some a little longer. Aug 2-23:  18:30 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

DIFFERENT CLASS ‘MASTERFUL... IN COMPLETE RAPPORT WITH HIS CAPACITY AUDIENCE’ SCOTSMAN

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‘HIS WIT WON DEAFENING CHEERS AND FEET STOMPING’ GUARDIAN

Fried Eggs Don't Talk Back

Graham Foster/Gareth Morinan/PBH's Free Fringe The Standing Order, 62-66 George Street • Grid Ref: D4

Free! Discover how to use magic mushrooms to your advantage in pub league football, see art that tackles antisemitic cows and learn why fried eggs don't talk back. Three stand-up comedians, no money.

‘YOU JUST STAND UP AND CHEER WITH EVERYBODY ELSE’

Aug 2-11,13-18,20-23:  14:45 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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INDEPENDENT

The one-stop ticket shop 180 High Street, 0131 226 0000 or edfringe.com

10:20PM 31 JULY - 25 AUGUST

ASSEMBLY at Assembly Hall 0131 623 3030 assemblyfestival.com Visit edfringe.com www.edbyrne.com

0131 226 0000 www.edfringe.com

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Friends of Old Joe WatchThis

Rocket @ Demarco Roxy Art House, 2 Roxburgh Place • 0871 750 0077 • Grid Ref: E6

In just one hour the cream of Birmingham's improvisers will create for an audience a show of their choosing. No characters are pre-planned, no events pre-ordained in this wonderfully interweaving and original show.

Preview Aug 3:  22:10 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 5,7,9,11,13,15,19,21,23,25:  22:10 (1hr)  £7.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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A Fringe Taster Smart City Hostels

SmartCityHostels Cafe, 50 Blackfriars Street • 0131 524 1989 • Grid Ref: E5

An hour of nonsense for free, nowt, nothing. Join us for music, comedy and bits of other stuff from all over the Fringe. Help yourself to the finest our cafe/barbeque can offer (although that's not free!). Aug 3,5,7,10,12,14,17,19,21:  17:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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From Yorkshire 2 New York DEVVO/PBH's Free Fringe

The Standing Order, 62-66 George Street • Grid Ref: D4

Notorious internet phenomenon and hip hop MC Devvo stands up! 13 million YouTube views, appearances on BBC3, Channel 4, E4. Sold-out UK music tours. Plus Bob Slayer and guests. 'In-your-face, tragic and hilarious exposé of today's generation' (Independent). www.devvo.tv Aug 2-23:  18:30 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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FxP2 in Trouble!

*,) / 3

Abingdon 752

C soco, Chambers Street and Cowgate • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E5

Exciting new comedy trio FxP² hit the Fringe with their maverick lunacy and fresh take on sketch show humour. As surreal as Python, as witty as David Mitchell, simply unmissable. 'Hilarious' (ThreeWeeks). 'Gold dust' (Scotsman). Aug 11-12,18-19:  14:45 (55mins)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)  Aug 13-15,20-22:  14:45 (55mins)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)  Aug 16-17,23-25:  14:45 (55mins)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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F**k This Show (You Know You Want To)

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH

Nicole Korkolis and Becky Donohue

PRESENTS

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Nicole Korkolis and Becky Donohue, two of America's hottest comedians, team up to bare all in this stand-up show where nothing is sacred, except punchlines. 'Fun, well-observed, edgy, clever' (Scotsman). www.myspace.com/f_ckthisshow

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  23:15 (1hr 10mins)  £5.00  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  23:15 (1hr 10mins)  £10.00 (£8.50)  Aug 4-7,11-14,18-21,25:  23:15 (1hr 10mins)  £9.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Funny.Twice.

Jimmy McGhie, Damion Larkin

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Damion Larkin and Jimmy McGhie met during the prestigious BBC New Comedy Awards and now take turns to bring you playful stand-up comedy and captivating stories. Two fantastic comedians in one hilarious hour. 'Top new comedians' (BBC).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  22:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,19-21,25:  22:30 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  22:30 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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‘Hodgson is a brilliantly captivating performer.’

‘This is punk rock. This is how it should be.’ MARK THOMAS

PERRIER

SCOTSMAN

BEST NEWCOMER

‘Huge comic talent.’

WINNER

METRO

Funny Women Fringe Awards Funny Women

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

The leading female comedy brand presents a showcase of the best female acts and shows at the Fringe in association with Nivea. Three preview shows followed by a glittering awards ceremony, hosted by a special guest. Aug 8-10:  15:00 (1hr 30mins)  £12.50 (£11.00)  Aug 11:  23:30 (1hr 30mins)  £12.50 (£11.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Fuzzy Logic

Fuzzy Logic Productions Rocket @ Demarco Roxy Art House, 2 Roxburgh Place • 0871 750 0077 • Grid Ref: E6

Whether it be through hazy sense, blurry judgement, even nebulous reason, 'Fuzzy Logic' replicates the form that won acclaim from numerous critics including Winnie the Pooh ('reasonably fabulous'). We hope you enjoy sketch performance at its fuzziest best. Aug 4-9:  20:15 (1hr 30mins)  £6.00 (£4.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Gadabouts Gadabouts

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Comic capers from the hot sketch sensation who enjoy a dedicated cult following, bred from success on the comedy circuit. Presenting silly songs, stupid stunts, and crazy costumes. Gadabouts, gadabouts, gadabouts! www.the-gadabouts.com

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  15:45 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,12-14,19-21,25:  15:45 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  15:45 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Gag Hole - Free

Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 38 West Nicolson Street • 0131 667 7533 Grid Ref: F6

Free stand-up comedy from the best in up-and-coming and alternative comedy acts - a fresh and different line-up every night, all for free. For updated daily listings, see www.gag-hole.com. Jul 31-Aug 25:  21:25 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Gamarjobat - The Western Komedia Entertainment

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Brand-new show! Comedy sensation 'Gamarjobat' (Ga-ma-jo-bat) return with a brilliantly unique tale of love and revenge in the Wild West. Sell-out 2004-2007. As seen on BBC's 'Blue Peter' and 'The Slammer'. 'Utterly mesmerising' (Telegraph). Ages 10+

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Preview Aug 1-2:  18:00 (1hr)  £7.50  Aug 3-4,6-7,11,13-14,18,20-21,25:  18:00 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.00) (£6.00 C)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:00 (1hr)  £13.00 (£11.00) (£6.00 C)  European premiere •

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Gavin & Gavin - It's A long Road That Doesn't Have A Bend Gavin & Gavin

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

A hysterical insight into growing up in a London-Irish family. **** (Metro); **** (Mail); **** (Herald); **** (Times). 'Hilarious! Sheer inventive talent, effortless confidence' (Sunday Times). Ages 10+

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  18:45 (55mins)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-21,25:  18:45 (55mins)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:45 (55mins)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Gavin Webster - Webster's Pictionary Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club II, 16 North St Andrew Street • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Using video, audio and props, Gavin describes his thoughts from random 'standup comedy dictionary' references. Enjoy an hour of concise, frank and dogmatic descriptions from 'Webster's Pictionary'. ' ... very, very funny' (Scotsman); 'sheer, blistering energy' (Herald).

Preview Jul 30:  20:00 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Preview Jul 31:  20:30 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Aug 1-10,12-24:  22:15 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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GCSE Revision Class

Mims & Mabey/PBH's Free Fringe The White Horse, 266 Cannongate • Grid Ref: D6

Intensive, one-hour crammer covering all you need to sit GCSEs in any subject. x/revision=success (where u = x [where you = u = success]). Stand-up comedy from Caroline Mabey ('Funny Business', BBC2) and Miriam Elia (BBC7, Sony Award nominated) plus guests. www.myspace.com/gcserevisionclass Aug 4-11,13-18,20-23:  18:55 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Generation Divide

Regular Music and MZA present

Richard Rycroft & Cal Saville C cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E4

Stand-up comedy with Richard Rycroft, on being a young man trapped inside a middle-aged fat bloke, and Cal Saville, a young man in an immature world. Join the generation debate. All welcome. Suitable for families in conflict. Jul 31-Aug 1,5,11-12,18-19:  15:15 (50mins)  £6.50 (£5.50)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  15:15 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  15:15 (50mins)  £7.50 (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Geraldine Hickey - One Week in Paradise PBH's Free Fringe

Nicol Edwards, 29-35 Niddry Street • Grid Ref: E5

Brutally honest and touching true story of the week Geraldine was committed to a psychiatric unit. 'This chirpy yob might be the find of the festival' (Age). Aug 2,3-5-10,12-17,19-23:  16:45 (50mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Get Up Stand Up!

WMD Awareness Programme/Mirth Control The Jazz Bar, 1a Chambers Street • 0131 220 4298 • Grid Ref: E5

Back for third fantastic year in a new venue. Different line-up daily with top standups including Marcus Brigstocke and Shazia Mirza, live music, award-winning short film and murky nuclear politics. Free munchies. Over-16s only.

8 shows

spoken word

edinburgh gilded balloon

‘Fabulous’ DAILY RECORD ‘Compelling’ THE LIST

mon 18 - mon 25 aug 10:45pm (midnight) 0844 847 2269 www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Gilded Balloon - 0131 668 1633 www.gildedballoon.co.uk Fringe - 0131 226 0000 www.edfringe.com

www.henryrollins.com

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Ginger & Black

Mick Perrin for Just for Laughs Live Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Chortle best newcomer nominees Ginger and Black (E4's 'Musical Storytellers'/ BBC3's 'Comedy Shuffle') have a show at the Dome. Come down, if you fancy. We've got songs. 'Ingenious concepts and musical wit blew me away' (ThreeWeeks).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  19:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  19:30 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:30 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Girl and Dean

RBM presents . . .

Girl and Dean

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Handcrafted sketch comedy from 'a unique and creative duo' (Evening News). 'This sassy tour de force tickles the ribs from the get-go' (Scotsman). 'Fun without missing a beat' (List); **** (Scotsgay). Fighting evil with tea and scones. www.girlanddean.co.uk Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  15:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,12-14,19-21,25:  15:30 (1hr)  £7.00 (£5.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  15:30 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Glenn Wool - Goodbye Scars Glenn Wool

“Aforfeast the

eyes... extremely funny”

Impeccable “comic timing” The Scotsman

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Goodbye angel, goodbye star, goodbye feathers, goodbye scars, good buy feeling, good buy wars, good buy sweaters, good buy stores. 'One of the sharpest minds, craftiest turns of phrase and most extravagant imaginations on the Fringe' (Telegraph).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  22:15 (1hr)  £7.00  Aug 2,5-7,11,13-14,18-21:  22:15 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  22:15 (1hr)  £12.50 (£11.50)

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The Golden Age of Magic Ian Kendall

The Zoo, 140 The Pleasance • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

Directed by Amanda Wilsher

Ian Kendall returns with a brand-new magic show. Be astonished by classic effects and stories from a time before camera tricks and creative editing took away the wonder. Sell-out show 2006 and 2007. Aug 1-16:  21:00 (50mins)  £8.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

4.20pm 30 July-24 August www.plestedandbrown.co.uk

www.rbmcomedy.com

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The Golden Record

RBM PRESENTS BY ARRANGEMENT WITH UNITED AGENTS

The Golden Record

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Three comedians a week deliver an address on behalf of the human race to intelligent extraterrestrials in these late-night elections - vote for your representative! Candidates include Stewart Lee and Robin Ince; hosts include John Hegley.

Preview Aug 2:  00:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 9,16,21:  00:00 (1hr)  £9.00 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Goodbye Goodbye The Undersigned

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

Ever wanted to have someone killed? Say hello to 'Goodbye Goodbye', a domestic assassination agency masquerading as a narrative sketch show. Discreet and friendly service. www.myspace.com/goodbyegoodbyeshow

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  18:50 (50mins)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11,13-14,18-21:  18:50 (50mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:50 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

TOM ALLEN A VOYAGE ROUND MY MOTHER ‘OTHERWORLDLY …A DELIGHT OF RACONTEURSHIP’ THE SCOTSMAN

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The Good,The Bad & The Cuddly Laughing Horse Free Festival

6.45pm

Laughing Horse @ Meadow Bar, 42-44 Buccleuch Street • 0131 667 6907 • Grid Ref: F6

Cuddly and entertaining Sion James saddles up after two years' sell-out sensation, with two new pard'ners: hot stand-up talents musical Michael O'Donovan and marvellous Paul Harry Allen. www.freefestival.co.uk Aug 2-25:  16:20 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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0131 668 1633 www.tomindeed.com

The Good,the Bad & the Funny CP Productions

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

1,000 sketches per minute as Jilly Cooper meets a sexually confused Dalek at the musical fishmongers next door to the dodgy regional accent shop. Warning: contains some bad language - mostly from the audience. Aug 11-17:  14:50 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Grab Your Coat Love - It's Helm And Taylor! - Free Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ The Argyle, 15-17 Argyle Place • 0131 221 9759 • Grid Ref: H5

The men. The myths. The legends. Born of magma. Chicks want to be them. Guys want to be with them. Blistering comedy from Paul F Taylor and Nick Helm. www.freefestival.co.uk Aug 2-10,12-23:  13:30 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Graeme Thomas - Who Do I Complain To? Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, 28 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

A Fringe solo debut from one of Scotland's most consistently funny performers. 'Thomas is superb, a genuine rising talent' (Edinburgh Evening News). 'Excellent' (Scotsman). 'A particular brand of clever gags' (Scotland on Sunday).

Preview Jul 30,Aug 1:  16:40 (1hr)  £6.00 (£5.00)  Aug 2-10,12-24:  16:40 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Grandees The Grandees

Underbelly's Baby Belly,The Caves, Niddry St South, off Cowgate • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

It's Julianna's 100th birthday and grandson Nicodemus is helping her celebrate. Today her vow of silence is lifted. A strange heirloom has held special significance for so long ... now she can finally reveal the secrets inside the Box of Cricks.

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  13:15 (45mins)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11,13-14,18-21:  13:15 (45mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  13:15 (45mins)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Grease Lightnin' Drag Show Gilded Balloon Productions

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Back off Priscilla! ... Australia's Queens are back and hopelessly devoted to Sandy and Danny, bringing Rydell High to life in a sing-along musical parody extravaganza. 'Good dirty fun' - **** (Scotsman). 'A camp romp of epic proportions' (Metro). Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  22:15 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 3-7,11,13-14,18-20,25:  22:15 (1hr)  £11.00 (£10.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  22:15 (1hr)  £12.00 (£11.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Great Big Comedy Picnic - Free

Ian Fox With Permission from Turquoise Productions Laughing Horse @ Meadow Bar, 42-44 Buccleuch Street • 0131 667 6907 • Grid Ref: F6

For the sixth year the picnic returns for more teatime titters. Free tickets. Free Tibet! Critics' Choice 2006 and 2007. **** (ThreeWeeks). Jul 31-Aug 24:  17:35 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Greg Fleet - SecretS and Lies Gilded Balloon Productions

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Words: without them talking would suck and mime would be considered a legitimate art form. Greg Fleet takes us on a journey through all things languagey. And yeah, verily did he say unto them, 'word-up motherf**kers'. Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  21:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21,25:  21:30 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:30 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Guardian At The Gilded Balloon The Guardian at the Gilded Balloon

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

see page 47 for show information

The best of the festival, free! Join ' The Guardian at the Gilded Balloon' for the recording of our podcast. Performances, reviews, and chat from top Fringe comedians and Guardian writers. Different show daily. Aug 4-8,11-15,18-22:  12:00 (45mins)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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A Guide to Sexual Misery Wolfgang Weinberger

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

You, of course, have a great sex life - congratulations! Everyone else in the audience does not. Why not? Find out in this screamingly funny therapy session that became Austria's No 1 comedy show. Come together! Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  21:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-24:  21:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Guru John Popolini

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Outrageous, obnoxious and downright sleazy. Success guru John Popolini teams up with Madonna (that's Evelyne Brink from BBC1's 'The One and Only') to deliver the ultimate spoof seminar. Plunge your life to new depths, 100% dissatisfaction guaranteeed! Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  13:15 (45mins)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-12,14,18-21:  13:15 (45mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  13:15 (45mins)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Ha Ha Hamlet

JC & JW Theatre Productions Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Shakespeare's comedy in its original 'First Fo-ho-holio' format (before they took out all the funny bits and added loads of killing!). Three of Covent Garden's finest street performers juggle with the Bard. See it or Else-inore! Preview Jul 30-31:  17:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 1-7,11-14,18-21:  17:30 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-25:  17:30 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Ha Ha! Oink! Present ... Filthy Swine! Ha Ha! Oink

Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club, 7 Baxter's Place, Leith Walk • 0131 556 9628 • Grid Ref: C6

Fresh from their UK tour, comediennes Cook, Iqbal and Conran delight you with a comedy extravaganza of sketches, songs and stand-up! Come and have your funny bone tickled! Oooh, you gorgeous thing you! Aug 18-25:  17:40 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Hal Cruttenden Climb Every Molehill Hal Cruttenden

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

'A circuit god' (Time Out) and Perrier nominee is back after three years. TV includes 'Omid Djalili Show' (BBC1); 'JFL Gala' (CBC); 'Annually Retentive' (BBC3). 'Had the crowd roaring' (Hollywood Reporter); 'Hugely talented' (Times).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  19:35 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,12-14,18-20,25:  19:35 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,21-24:  19:35 (1hr)  £11.50 (£10.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Hamlet - Without the Prince Top Edge Productions

The Space@Jury's Inn (V260), 43 Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • Grid Ref: D6

When Gertrude sends her sullen son back to uni, the result is a happier court and a shorter play. Preceded by the Emlyn Hughes memorial lecture revealing the true identity of the Bard.You'll be surprised. Aug 18-23:  18:40 (45mins)  £5.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Happy Now

Young Marriage Club/PBH's Free Fringe Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket • Grid Ref: E4

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A man and a woman are going on a trip. They're not walking, flying or getting the bus. They're going to get lost. A comedy about finding your way. 'Extremely high calibre' (Channel 4); 'overwhelmingly positive' (Times). Aug 2-23:  14:45 (50mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

OFF THE KERB PRODUCTIONS

OFF THE KERB PRODUCTIONS

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UNIVERSAL PICTURES (UK) LTD PRESENTS

★★★★★ THREE WEEKS

The Perrier Award winning comedian & author reads a collection of short stories & tall tales from the best-selling ‘Things Snowball’ and his forthcoming book ‘Magnificent Bastards’.

www.offthekerb.co.uk

DIVIDE AND

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Harbingers Harbingers

Sweet ECA, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place or Lady Lawson Street • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F4

The future of sketch comedy present sketches written in the recent past and performed to an audience in the present. 'A real hoot' (Paul Foot, 'FAQ U', Channel 4).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  18:35 (50mins)  £5.00  Aug 3-24:  18:35 (50mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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‘One of our finest stand-ups’ EVENING STANDARD

www.offthekerb.co.uk

1.05PM WILDMAN ROOM 8.45PM PLEASANCE JOKER DOME ASSEMBLY ROOMS

31 JULY-25 AUG 0131 623 3030 (NOT MON 11TH AUG)

www.assemblyfestival.com

30 JULY-25 AUG 0131 556 6550 www.pleasance.co.uk

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Henry Rollins

Regular Music and MZA Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Legendary frontman for punk rock's Black Flag, author, Hollywood actor, Grammy Award winner, all-round passionate raconteur. 'Fabulous spoken-word ... audience were in tears of laughter' (Daily Record). 'Compelling ... most unique shows on the Fringe' (List). 'Sometimes the truth hurts' (H Rollins). www.henryrollins.com Preview Aug 18:  22:45 (1hr 15mins)  £10.00  Aug 19-25:  22:45 (1hr 15mins)  £15.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Hils Barker: Exhibitionist!

Jeremy Meadow for Something for the Weekend Ltd Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

From a 1950s diva to a 'nothing to hide' obsessive, four characters reveal far too much information. Find out why! Compulsive viewing. 'Highly talented ... utterly charming' (Time Out). 'Crackles and surges with pixie-ish energy ... hilarious' - **** (Metro).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  16:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11,13-14,18-21,25:  16:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  16:00 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Holland & Hume and Someone Else - Free

Jim Holland, Lee Hume, Special Mystery Guest/Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club, 7 Baxter's Place, Leith Walk • 0131 556 9628 • Grid Ref: C6

Two new talented and beautiful stand-up comedians providing laughs at lunchtime and showcasing the best up-and-coming comedy talent with a different mystery guest (plus a free mystery sandwich) every day. Aug 18-25:  12:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Hollywood Outlaw Comedy Tour

see page 107 for show information

Green Room Presents

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Banned from the land of the misfit toys, four comics that rattle the Hollywood establishment together in an unstoppable comedy event. Greer Barnes, Maija DiGiorgio, Mark Voyce and Tony Woods.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  20:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21,25:  20:00 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:00 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Hollywould ... but doesn't think she'll bother - Free Holly Burn/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 38 West Nicolson Street • 0131 667 7533 Grid Ref: F6

After 2007's hit show and a West End sell-out, Holly's back with new characters who definitely will - but she's uncertain: she should, she could - but will she? 'Wonderfully written ... had me giggling throughout' (Chortle). 'Genuine talent' (List). www.hollyburn.org.uk

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  18:00 (40mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Preview Aug 3-10,12-17,19-25:  18:00 (40mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Homework for Heroes - Free Stand-up Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Four exciting comedians celebrate everyday heroism in a show full of afternoon fun! Join Helen Arney, Broderick Chow, Tom Goodliffe, and Nat Luurtsema for laugh-outloud stories of heroes: heartfelt or horrific, but always hilarious. www.homeworkforheroes.co.uk

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  14:10 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 3-10,12-24:  14:10 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club, 5 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Kitson, Cochrane, Zaltzman, possibly O'Doherty and maybe some others. At the Stand again. In the middle of the night again. Fuelled by tea (Kitson), some manner of beer (Cochrane), oppression (O'Doherty) and good cheese (Zaltzman). Aug 3-7,10-14,17-21,24:  00:00 (2hrs)  £8.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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Hoopla - Free Impro Show Hoopla Impro/PBH's Free Fringe

The Standing Order, 62-66 George Street • Grid Ref: D4

Improvised scenes, sketches and songs based on audience suggestions. The Hoopla team perform a different show every evening. Hoopla are the resident impro group at the Bedford, South London's leading comedy venue. www.hooplaimpro.com Aug 2-23:  17:15 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Hoopla - Free Impro Workshop Hoopla Impro/PBH's Free Fringe

The Phoenix, 46 Broughton Street • Grid Ref: B5

Experience the thrill of improvisation for yourself at this fun and friendly workshop. You don't need any impro or acting experience whatsoever. Led by the directors of the Hoopla show. www.hooplaimpro.com Aug 2-23:  13:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Hot Box

Laughing Horse @ The Argyle, 15-17 Argyle Place • 0131 221 9759 • Grid Ref: H5

A ménage-à-trois of award-winning stand-up, videos and sketches. After a year at the Comedy Store in Hollywood and various television appearances, these babes are kissing California goodbye and bringing the party to Edinburgh. 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

INDEPENDENT

‘Excruciatingly funny’ 30 JULY - 25 AUGUST

Hot Box

Aug 2-11,13-25:  23:55 (55mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)

‘An inspired comic creation... unmissable’

PLEASANCE CABARET BAR 0131 556 6550 www.pleasance.co.uk www.offthekerb.co.uk

European premiere

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How to be Horrid: A Sketch Show Fairly Familiar Things

A witty and wonderful comedy collation without rape and knob jokes. 'Hell is other people' is an obvious thing to say but it's also very, very true. Let us show you why. Aug 11-16,18-23:  20:45 (1hr)  £6.00 (£4.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Hurricane Katrina - Free

Katrina Thompson/Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 38 West Nicolson Street • 0131 667 7533 Grid Ref: F6

A rubbish prostitute, a human rights 'appassionata' and a 'special' schoolgirl called Amber guide you through this whirlwind of original, daft and downright dirty comedy. No flying livestock. 'Blissful comedy, a powerful acting talent' (Fringe Report). www.katrinathompson.co.uk Jul 31-Aug 3,5-10,12-17,19-25:  15:25 (30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Hurt Until It Laughs

Leicester Comedy Festival & CVM Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Fringe award winner John Ryan skilfully weaves his magic along a winding trail of anecdotes and observations about men's health. 'A superb show' (BBC Radio 4). Aug 12-13:  18:45 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Hysterectomy Boys The Cambridge Medics Revue

C soco urban garden, 233 Cowgate and Chambers Street • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E5

An injection of the best (non-medical) satiric sketches and songs from two sellout Cambridge shows. 'Nicely-timed, well-worked comedy chunks, good intelligent humour' (TCS). Contains sexual references. www.medicsrevue.co.uk Aug 10,16-17,23-25:  20:15 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 11-12,18-19:  20:15 (1hr)  £6.50 (£5.50)  Aug 13-15,20-22:  20:15 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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www.ifcomedy.com

the unofficial oscars of comedy

Rocket @ Roxburghe Hotel, 38 Charlotte Square • 0871 750 0077 • Grid Ref: D3

if.comedy the intelligent finance comedy awards AwArd ShowS

Sun 24 Aug 11.15pm Pleasance Courtyard 0131 556 6550 Mon 25 Aug 8.45pm Assembly rooms, george St. 0131 623 3030 The winner and nominees of the uK’s premier comedy award on one fabulous bill! This outstanding comedy show brings you tomorrow’s big stars today. Book early. EvEry yEAr A SEll-ouT!

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Ian Stone - Where's the Down? Ian Stone

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Life an uphill struggle? You're not alone. But there is a funny side. Come hear Ian moan about it. 'A masterful exponent of self-mocking humour' (Times). **** (List). **** (Scotland on Sunday). Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  22:40 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2-5,7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  22:40 (1hr)  £11.50 (£10.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  22:40 (1hr)  £12.50 (£11.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Idiots of Ants 2008 Pleasance Theatre

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

After a phenomenal debut year, the Ants (BBC3, E4) return with their unique blend of fast-paced sketch comedy. 'Sheer excellence' (Scotland on Sunday). 'Very, very funny ... stiletto-sharp' (Evening Standard). 'Very slick and very funny ... marvellous' (Time Out). 'Outright excellence' (List). www.idiotsofants.com Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  18:20 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,12-14,19-21,25:  18:20 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:20 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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If You Like

Four Sad Faces/PBH's Free Fringe The Canon's Gait, 232 Canongate • Grid Ref: D6

If you like boundless energy, historical inaccuracies and 'hateful youth', you'll love 'If You Like'. Four new BBC7 comedians bring you a charmingly chaotic sketch show that will fill you with joy and confusion. It's free! Aug 2-5,7-12,14-19,21-24:  12:10 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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I Hate Everything Z Theatre Company

see page 85 for show information

The Space@Venue 45, 39 Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • Grid Ref: D5

You avoid tramps.You sit and fume about that idiot's music at the back of the bus. You wonder why chavs roam the streets - or even exist.You can't solve these problems, so just take the piss. Aug 4-9,11-15:  17:30 (45mins)  £5.00 (£3.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Impro Jam:The Karaoke of Comedy The London Impro Jam

C soco urban garden, 233 Cowgate and Chambers Street • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E5

See some of the Fringe's best impro talent, have your chance to shout suggestions and guide the show. Then you or your friends can jump up and join the show where you're the star! www.improjam.co.uk Aug 1,5,11-12,18-19:  17:45 (1hr)  £6.50 (£5.50)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  17:45 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  17:45 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Improlympians are Keyser Söze - Free Improlympians/PBH's Free Fringe

Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket • Grid Ref: E4

If comedy was a crime, the Improlympians would be on death row. Improvising. One hour of improvised comedy.You don't need to know who Keyser Söze is to enjoy the show. Super happy fun! Aug 10-16:  17:15 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Improphecy Chronicles The Noise Next Door

C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: D5

The future is unclear - but there are those with the power to predict it ... In this hilarious new show, five slightly posh English blokes transform audiences' lives into scenes, songs and scenarios in the blink of an eye. www.thenoisenextdoor.co.uk Aug 1,5,11-12,18-19:  21:35 (1hr)  £7.50 (£8.50)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  21:35 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  21:35 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Nina Conti 117x92 Ed08

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The Improverts

Miss NINA CONTI was unable to complete her over-ambitious poster design in time for this brochure but she’ll be at Pleasance Two nightly at 8.25pm doing her new show EVOLUTION, directed by Sean Foley.

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Bedlam Theatre, 11b Bristo Place • 0131 225 9873 • Grid Ref: F5

Edinburgh's resident improvised comedy institution is back for its 19th year at the Fringe. Spontaneous sketches based entirely on audience suggestions. 'Improving the future of comedy' (Edinburgh Evening News). 'Tears of laughter were copious' (Scotsman).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  00:30 (1hr)  £5.00 (£4.00)  Aug 4-9,11-16,18-23:  00:30 (1hr)  £5.00 (£4.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Improvised Comedy

On the Spot - Improvised Comedy The Jazz Bar, 1a Chambers Street • 0131 220 4298 • Grid Ref: E5

Improvising comedy group who react to suggestions from the audience to help them play crazy games and form fun scenes. The performers have no idea what will happen as they step on stage and into the unknown! Aug 18-19:  19:30 (1hr)  £4.00 (£3.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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I Need Your Love Soumaya

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 38 West Nicolson Street • 0131 667 7533 Grid Ref: F6

Yours Sincerely,

Monk .

If you love people, tie them to a chair and stare at them ... One hour of stand-up about obsessive love and lusting after people who don't give a shit. Jul 31-Aug 25:  16:55 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Intelligent Finance Comedy Awards Shows Intelligent Finance Comedy Awards

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

The winner and nominees of the UK's premiere comedy awards on one fabulous bill! This outstanding comedy show brings you tomorrow's big stars today. Book early. Every year a sell-out!

see page 82 for show information

Aug 24:  11:15 (1hr 30mins)  £14.00 (£13.00)

Miles Jupp 117x92 Fringe08 FINAL

16/4/08

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PERRIER NEWCOMER NOMINEE

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Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4 Aug 25:  20:45 (1hr 30mins)  £14.00 (£13.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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International Stand-Up

Matt Rudge, Nick Rado, Richard Brophy Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

It's back! AmusedMooseComedy presents three of the hottest young comedians selected from around the world. Featuring Nick Rado (NZ), Matt Rudge (UK) and Richard Brophy (Australia). 'Painfully funny' (ThreeWeeks). Sell-out shows 2007. www.internationalstandup.com

Preview Jul 31:  19:55 (55mins)  £5.00  Aug 1-24:  19:55 (55mins)  £7.50 (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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In The Mouth - Free

Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

‘A surprising, fresh, personal and hugely funny hour’

★★★★ ‘Miles Jupp is hilarious at this comedy lark’ ★★★★ THE SCOTSMAN

A fast-paced sketch show featuring a geek selling slang to rudeboys, a depressed puppet, and the entire comedy Fringe reduced to five minutes. Starring a nonsmoker with glasses, a Scottish bloke and a female ... promise! www.freefestival.co.uk Jul 31-Aug 14,16-25:  12:00 (40mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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THE LIST

The one-stop ticket shop 180 High Street, 0131 2261633 0000 0131 668 or edfringe.com

8:00PM 30TH JULY - 24TH AUGUST

(NOT 11TH) 11TH) 30TH JULY - 24TH AUGUST (NOT

www.milesjupp.co.uk www.milesjupp.co.uk www.rbmcomedy.com www.rbmcomedy.com

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InvAsian Festival: Gender Pretenders

iStand-Up - Free

The Schmooze Brothers

clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

Electrifying cabaret show, high on comedy; daring parody of stereotypes and celebrities taking you to new dimensions of drag, pushing hard on boundaries of gender: women dragging as men dragging as ... Freddie Mercury, Barbie Girl? Truly outrageous! Aug 10-16:  21:45 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Isabel Fay: Don't Let a Gift Horse in the House Isabel Fay

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

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Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  18:30 (30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 2-9:  18:30 (30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Ismo Leikola

Underbelly's Baby Belly,The Caves, Niddry St South, off Cowgate • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Comedy with opinions, onions and reindeer meat. Not only from Finland, but also good. 'Very funny, actually ... priceless delivery' - **** (List). 'Simply has killer material' - ***** (Andy Bennett). Finland's audience favourite 2005, 2006, 2007. www.ismoleikola.com

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It Is Rocket Science! Helen Keen

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Helen Keen (winner of Channel 4's New Comedy Writing award) loves space rockets. She brings their story to life with a meteor shower of jokes, a cosmos of costumes and approximately 99 feet of tinfoil. www.itisrocketscience.co.uk Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  12:30 (55mins)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  12:30 (55mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  12:30 (55mins)  £9.00 (£8.00)

Ivan Brackenbury's Hospital Radio Christmas Show Sell-out 2007. Winner, Spirit of the Fringe 2007. Nominated for if.comedy award 2007. 'Widely judged to be the funniest find of last year's Fringe' (Telegraph). 'Deliciously enjoyable' (Guardian). New festive show for 2008. www.myspace.com/ivanbrackenbury Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  16:45 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2-7,11,13-14,18-21,25:  16:45 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  16:45 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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‘The!!!’

MICKEY NOONAN, METRO

‘Frustrating’ JULIAN HALL, THE INDEPENDENT

‘Brilliance’

‘I have never been a fan of Brendon Burns’

JULIAN HALL, THE INDEPENDENT

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Jaik Campbell:The Audacity of Hopelessness - Free Stuttering Productions/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Fringe regular and ITV's 'Stand-Up Britain' finalist, Jaik Campbell, speaks from the heart to explore hopelessness, confidence and finding happiness in today's society. 'Brutal honesty' (ThreeWeeks); 'Gifted' (Stage); 'Terrific. Smart one-liners' (Evening Standard). www.jaikcampbell.com Aug 1-10:  22:50 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Jake Yapp's Bum Notes

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KATE COPSTICK, THE SCOTSMAN

8.55PM 31 JULY - 24 AUGUST

ASSEMBLY ROOMS BALLROOM 31 JULY - 24 AUGUST (NOT (NOT MON MON 4TH, 4TH, 11TH 11TH && 18TH 18TH AUG) AUG) www.assemblyfestival.com 0131 623 3030 PHOTOGRAPHY: ADAM ETHAN CROW

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Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

if.comedy AWARD WINNER 2007

www.offthekerb.co.uk

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IN ASSOCIATION WITH

OFF THE KERB PRODUCTIONS UNIVERSAL PICTURES (UK) LTD PRESENTS

ACTUAL SELL OUT 2007! Everyone else is lying through their f**king teeth.

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Catch the 'fantastic' (Scotsman) musical comic after her sell-out 2007 show. Everquirky songs, characters and stand-up from star of Channel 4's 'Peep Show' and Radio 2's 'Out to Lunch'. 'A true rising star' (List).

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Brendon Burns 117x92-Fringe08

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Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Ismo Leikola - Rogue State Finland

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After iPod, iPlayer, iPhone and iRobot (?) comes iStand-Up. He's back on the Fringe and this time it's free! Jeremy Leverton puts his comedy playlist on shuffle for a sideways look at life, the universe and everything. www.jeremyleverton.com

Avalon Promotions

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Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Isy Suttie:The Suttie Show

Joyfully capricious character comedy from the irrepressible Isabel Fay - butter wouldn't melt in her mouse. 'Fay gives a barnstorming performance of her own superbly-crafted script' (Chortle). 'Delightfully insane' (Metro).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  16:45 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,11,13-14,18-21,25:  16:45 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  16:45 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)

Jeremy Leverton/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Jake Yapp/PBH's Free Fringe

The Dragonfly, 52 West Port • Grid Ref: F4

Sony Comedy nominee and 'Buzzcocks' writer Jake Yapp presents comedy with original music. 'Lovely stuff, beautifully delivered' (Observer). Aug 2-23:  16:20 (50mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Standing Order, 62-66 George Street • Grid Ref: D4 Aug 2-8:  19:45 (50mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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James Hately and Friends: Stubble Busting - Free James Hately/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 38 West Nicolson Street • 0131 667 7533 Grid Ref: F6

Join James Hately on his surreal journey as he saves the Earth from the shady razor games of those who threaten to shave the Earth. Added musings from a furry friend (guest comedian). Jul 31-Aug 10:  20:40 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 13-25:  12:50 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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(James Mason Is Not) Bill Hicks & (Bobby Carroll Ain't No) Richard Pryor - Free James Mason & Bobby Carroll

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Two thrusting young stand-ups who might be questioning the very nature of identity and originality ... or just shamelessly associating themselves with people much funnier than they. Aug 3-25:  13:30 (30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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James Sherwood - Songs of Music James Sherwood

Holyrood Too @ Faith, 207 Cowgate • 0131 225 9764 • Grid Ref: E5

'Ever wondered what would happen if Bill Bailey and Marcus Brigstocke had a child ... ?' (Chortle.co.uk). After sell-out shows in 2006 and 2007, this Private Eye, 'Now Show' and 'News Quiz' writer returns. 'Phenomenal' (Scotsman). Preview Aug 1-2:  18:00 (50mins)  £3.00  Aug 3-10,12-17,19-24:  18:00 (50mins)  £6.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Jamie Kilstein - There Is No God and That's Okay Mick Perrin for Just for Laughs Live

see page 24 for show information

The GRV, 37 Guthrie Street • 0131 220 2987 • Grid Ref: E5

'There is little that is genuinely, engagingly, impressively new in comedy. Kilstein is all of that. I don't think there is higher praise for me to give' (Kate Copstick, Scotsman).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  17:15 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  17:15 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 4-7,11,13-14,18-21:  17:15 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Jarlath Regan - Relax the Cax Lisa Richards in Association With Edcom8

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

No shouting, no cursing, no filthy stuff - just an hour of good jokes, videos, and illustrations from last year's surprise festival hit. 'Comedy genius' (Irish Times). www.lisarichards.ie

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  16:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21,25:  16:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  16:00 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Jason Byrne: Cats Under Mats, Having Chats With Bats Jason Byrne

Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Mound Place • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: E4

Edinburgh sensation returns for his twelfth Edinburgh festival. Expect mayhem, lunacy and definite comedy gold! 'Do yourself a favour and just go' (Daily Telegraph); 'Frankly hilarious' (Scotsman).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  20:40 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,12-14,19-20,25:  20:40 (1hr)  £14.00 (£13.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17:  20:40 (1hr)  £15.50 (£14.50)  Aug 21-24:  20:40 (1hr)  £17.00 (£16.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Jason Cook - 'Joy' Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club II, 16 North St Andrew Street • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

The sequel to hit show 'My Confessions'. About joy, how we need it, how it is all around us - we just have to look. ' ... the most raw, emotive, tear-jerking stand-up you'll see' (Chortle); ***** (Herald). Preview Aug 1:  17:20 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Aug 2-10,12-24:  17:20 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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EMAIL: INFO@EDFEST.TV • WWW.EDFEST.TV

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Jason John Whitehead - The Joker Jason John Whitehead

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

This is the longest job I've ever had by far. Morality sucks, I'll talk about stuff, oh, and it'll be funny. 'One of the most genuine comedic talents on show' - **** (List).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  20:00 (1hr)  £7.00  Aug 2,5-7,12-14,18-21:  20:00 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:00 (1hr)  £11.50 (£10.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

DIFFERENT LINE-UP EVERY NIGHT AT 9.30PM

Four top Scots in a quality comedy showcase. AND FREE COMEDY EVERY LUNCHTIME

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Jason Kavan - Tough Crowd Jason Kavan

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

Jason has a theory ... that collectively, the crowd is a woman and the comedian must win her over and tackle the tough ones. Fantastic observational stand-up from award-winning comic. Find out just what crowd you are! Jul 31-Aug 5,7-12,14-19,21-24:  21:05 (50mins)  £7.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Jeff Green: Life Ache Jeff Green

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

different line-up Every evening at 6pm Great value celtic showcase featuring three top Irish comics for the price of one.

thestand.co.uk

THE STAND COMEDY CLUB 0131 558 7272

see page 32 for show information

'To torture a man you have to know his pleasures' (Stanislaw Lem). Jeff Green, new husband and father - how's he taking it? All-new stand-up comedy from 'one of the best there is' (Guardian). ***** (Metro).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  19:50 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,11-14,18-20,25:  19:50 (1hr)  £13.00 (£12.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17:  19:50 (1hr)  £15.00 (£14.00)  Aug 21-24:  19:50 (1hr)  £16.00 (£15.00)  European premiere 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Jeff Kreisler 08 Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, 28 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Bill Hicks Spirit Award winner, whose current collaborators include Comedy Central, CNN and the creator of 'The Daily Show'. Kreisler attacks American politics and culture with passion, absurdity and hope. First full-length Edinburgh show. www.jeffkreisler.com

Preview Jul 31:  18:10 (1hr)  £6.00 (£5.00)  Aug 1-10,12-24:  18:10 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Jerry Sadowitz - Comedian, Magician, Psychopath II Jerry Sadowitz

Udderbelly's Pasture, Bristo Square • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: F5

... and fat old semi-impotent loser with bad breath would like to meet passionate woman with good body who can't get pregnant for no strings deviant sex. No timewasters, please! Check out my penis on website! www.jerrysadowitz.com

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  19:40 (1hr)  £10.00  Aug 2,4-7,12-14,19-21,25:  19:40 (1hr)  £14.50  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:40 (1hr)  £16.50  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Jesus:The Guantanamo Years Abie Philbin Bowman

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Christ returns to Earth, but doesn't get through US immigration because He's a bearded, Middle-Eastern guy, prepared to die as a martyr. Sold-out 2006/07. 'Miraculous' - ***** (National Student). Don't miss the follow-up: 'Eco-Friendly Jihad'. www.abielaughs.com Aug 5,12,19:  15:55 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Jim Bowen - Look At What You Could Have Won Ovation

Udderbelly's Pasture, Bristo Square • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: F5

The legendary 'Bullseye' compere hosts an entertaining lunchtime chat show with celebrity guests. Plus a chance for audience members to throw darts and win Bully's Special Prize. Super! Smashing! Great!

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Preview Aug 1:  12:30 (1hr)  £10.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-14,18-21,25:  12:30 (1hr)  £12.50 (£11.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  12:30 (1hr)  £14.50 (£13.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Jimeoin On Ice

Geffer Notice Productions & MZA Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

75 minutes of world-class stand-up, pure and simple. 'Comedy at its best' (Scotsman). 'Sublime quality ... A masterclass in delivery' (Chortle). 'Awesome!' (List). 'It gets no better than this ... hilarious!' (Time Out). 'Inspired!' (Independent). 'Comic masterpiece' (Daily Mail). Sell-out 2006/05/04. www.jimeoin.com Preview Aug 1-2:  20:45 (1hr 15mins)  £6.00  Aug 3-4,8-9,15-16,22-24:  20:45 (1hr 15mins)  £14.00 (£12.50)  Aug 5-7,11-14,17,19-20,25:  20:45 (1hr 15mins)  £11.50 (£10.50)  Aug 21:  19:30 (1hr 15mins)  £11.50 (£10.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Anyone you like...

...deAd by teAtiMe

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Jim Jeffries - Hammered Jim Jeffries

Udderbelly's Pasture, Bristo Square • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: F5

Three years, three sell-outs, three bottles of Jack a week, and threesomes. I love Edinburgh! 24-hour drinking, let's get absolutely 'Hammered'! 'One of the most gratifyingly riotous comedians working today' - ***** (List). 'Exceptional' - **** (Scotsman).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  21:00 (55mins)  £8.00  Aug 2,5-7,11,13-14,18-21,25:  21:00 (55mins)  £12.00 (£10.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:00 (55mins)  £14.00 (£12.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Jimmy Carr - Joke Technician Chambers Management

Venue 150 at EICC, 150 Morrison Street • 0844 847 1639 • Grid Ref: F2

Money bAck guArAntee (see venue)

6.50PM

venue 295

31 July-24 Aug (not 12 Aug) www.sweet-uk.net 0870 241 0136 see page 55 for show information

At least the title makes it sound like Jimmy has a real job. Of all the shows he's done, this is one of them. Not for the faint-hearted (the faint-hearted should also avoid salt). Aug 14-17,21-24:  21:00 (1hr 10mins)  £15.00 (£13.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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JL Roberts and Nadia Kamil Present: Wisecrackin' Mindsqueezin' Behemoth

Good Sense of Humour in Association With Dawn Sedgwick Management Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Life-changing sketches from the creators of acclaimed hits 'The Gently Progressive Behemoth' and 'Staggered Spaces'. 'Chemistry to die for' (List). 'Brimming with comic ingenuity' (Scotsman). 2008 Chortle award nominees.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  17:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  17:30 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  17:30 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Joanna Neary's Magic Hole Avalon Promotions

Assembly @ George Street, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

This plucky outsider uses her hole for a journey of self-exploration (time travel ... ) 'Hard to better, fiercely gifted' (Observer); 'Utterly enchanting' (Telegraph); 'Give her a TV series' (Independent); 'One of the most naturally funny stand-ups around' (Stage).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  17:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  17:00 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50)  Aug 4-7,11-14,18-21:  17:00 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Jo Caulfield:Two-Faced Bitch? Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, 28 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Guaranteed laughs from queen of comedy. Star of Radio 4. Razor-sharp observations and scandalous one-liners. 'Sharp-witted, urban comedy that goes down a treat' (Times). 'Wonderfully bitchy' (Observer). 'Pure comedy gold' (Evening Standard).

Preview Jul 31:  19:30 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Aug 1-10,12-17,19-24:  19:30 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Jody Kamali: Backpacker 2 Jody Kamali

Sweet Grassmarket, Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: E4

Sell-out 2007. Backpacking in India:Taj Mahal. Delhi belly. Haggling. Lonely Planet.Yoga. Hippies. OM. Israelis. Guru. Cows.Americans. Enlightenment. Cold showers.Tantra. Elephants. One man, ten characters. 'Inspiring' (Stage). 'Fantastic character comedy' (MTV).

see page 111 for show information

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  19:20 (55mins)  £5.00  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:20 (55mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 4-7,12-14,18-21:  19:20 (55mins)  £7.50 (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Joe Levi's Short Stories

Joke-e-Oke

Sweet Grassmarket, Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: E4

The GRV, 37 Guthrie Street • 0131 220 2987 • Grid Ref: E5

Join your twisted host Joe Levi and his friends for a collection of bizarre tales.Your mouths will laugh and your brains will think as we delve deep into starry imagination. www.theanimalsofbutterbridge.com

It's comedy! It's karaoke! It's joke-e-oke! The San Francisco hit comes to the UK. Here's your chance to imitate your favourite comedians in a live competition. Spin the wheel-of-oke and flex your funny bone in an homage to classic comedy!

The Animals of Butter Bridge

Mick Perrin for Just for Laughs Live

Aug 11-16,18-24:  17:15 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)

World premiere

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John Bishop: Cultural Ambassador John Bishop

In 2008 Liverpool became the European Capital of Culture. John has taken it upon himself to become representative of the city of his birth, in his eagerly awaited new show. 'A born storyteller' (Independent on Sunday).

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John Gordillo: Divide & Conga Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

New show from 'one of our finest stand-ups' (Evening Standard). 'Grown-up material with delivery to match. An effortlessly fluid approach' (Chortle). 'Inspired' (Edinburgh Evening News). ***** (ThreeWeeks).

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John Hegley - Beyond Our Kennel

John and Ollie play lots of music and tell stories together. It's nice that they get along and do this, as John is Ollie's ex-girlfriend's boyfriend.

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  14:35 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11,13-14,18-21:  14:35 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  14:35 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Jonathan Prager - The Serious Comic/Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ The Argyle, 15-17 Argyle Place • 0131 221 9759 • Grid Ref: H5

The highly anticipated return engagement of New York Times-featured comedian Jonathan Prager. Known for his blazing wit and genial charisma, this New York City native's political satire and comic insight into families and relationships will have you laughing all afternoon. www.freefestival.co.uk Jul 31-Aug 10,12-25:  14:45 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

UK premiere

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Following award-winning debut sketch show 'The Future', this groundbreaking double act is back. 'Unmissable' - ***** (List); Critic's Choice (Times); 'The future of British comedy' (Scotland on Sunday); Writers Guild nominee. Sell-out 2007. Book now. www.myspace.com/jonnyandjoe

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  20:10 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,12-14,18-21,25:  20:10 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:10 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Johnny Candon: One Careless Lady Owner Stand Comedy Club

sunday

The Stand Comedy Club II, 16 North St Andrew Street • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Johnny's first solo festival show examines how being adopted when he was under two weeks old affected his life, his loves and his relationship with his newborn son. Enjoy'The over actsGervais). for FREE new200 DaveFringe Allen' (Ricky 10 August at the Meadows Preview Aug 1:  12:15 (1hr)  £6.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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John Pinette

Jon Richardson

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Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

The 2007 if.comedy best newcomer nominee and Chortle Award winner returns to Take home a piece of Fringe 2008 slick' (Scotsman) stand-up. 'Could Edinburgh with a brand-new hour of 'effortlessly Visit Shopofonhisthe Royal Mile well bethe theFringe best comic generation' (Herald).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  20:40 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-21,25:  20:40 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:40 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.50)

Former stand-up comedian of the year, Pinette discusses the little things in life that cause him to lose his cherub-like demeanour. Pinette's self-deprecating humour focuses on issues like dieting and his aversion to exercise.

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John Smith Free in Sick and Twisted

Chambers Management

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

You know that scene in 'Silence of the Lambs' where the killer's dancing with his willy between his legs and wearing a dead woman's skin? It's like that, but with more jokes. 'Howls of laughter' (Evening News).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  21:45 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,11-12,14,18-21:  21:45 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:45 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Nicol Edwards, 29-35 Niddry Street • Grid Ref: E5

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Geordie comedian and national competition finalist John Smith performs his debut solo show. A laughter-filled hour of original, dark, sick jokes and anecdotes. 'Genuinely funny' (Scotsman). 'Jaw-droppingly funny' (FunnyBonesComedy.co.uk). Aug 2-11,13-18,20-23:  18:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Enjoy over 200 Fringe acts for FREE 10 August at the Meadows 66

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PBH's Free Fringe

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Josh Howie - Chosen

Udderbelly's Pasture, Bristo Square • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: F5

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Jon Richardson: Dogmatic

27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

John Pinette - I Say, Nay Nay

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  21:15 (1hr)  £7.00  Aug 2,5-7,12-14,18-21,25:  21:15 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:15 (1hr)  £12.50 (£11.50)

World premiere

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Midday in stone premises with festival regular. Poems sung, drawn and sauntered. With token hamster and fig roll fun. Spatial guests include Keith Moore and Tony Curtis. 'Awesomely mundane' (Independent).

Aug 2-10,12-24:  12:15 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)

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Jonny and Joe Show

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

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Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

The Jonny and Joe Show

John Hegley

Preview Aug 6-7:  11:50 (1hr 10mins)  £5.00  Aug 8-10,15-16,22-24:  11:50 (1hr 10mins)  £11.50 (£8.00)  Aug 11-14,18-21,25:  11:50 (1hr 10mins)  £10.50 (£7.00)

Biddle and Birch

Jonathan Prager's Comedy Free Festival Encore! - Free

John Gordillo

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  20:45 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-21,25:  20:45 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:45 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)

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Jollie: John and Ollie Stuck Together

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  22:20 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21:  22:20 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17:  22:20 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  Aug 22-24:  22:20 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.50)

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  21:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:00 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  Aug 4-7,11,13-14,18-21:  21:00 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)

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Josie Long - All of the Planet's Wonders (Shown in Detail)

16/4/08

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OFF THE KERB PRODUCTIONS UNIVERSAL PICTURES (UK) LTD PRESENTS

Josie Long

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Hopefully this show will be so big and so small that you'll need a telescope and a microscope. At different times. Barry Award nominee, 2008. 'Completely brilliant' (Metro). 'Delightful' (List).

Preview Jul 30-31:  21:45 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,11-14,18,20-21,25:  21:45 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.50)  Aug 8,10,15-17,22-24:  21:45 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Journey Central Comedy Hour @ Meridian - Free Journey to ... Comedy

Laughing Horse @ Meridian, 138-140 Leith Walk • 0131 555 3084 • Grid Ref: A6

A fun, entertaining time with a twist! A lively mix of comics, poets, great headline acts and guest MCs. Come! Experience! Participate! Write a funny poem and win a prize, but above all ... enjoy!

Preview Aug 2:  21:35 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 3-11,13-23:  21:35 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

‘Perceptive and laugh out loud funny’

‘Pin sharp comedy beautifully delivered’

THE HERALD

EVENING STANDARD

World premiere

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Juliet Meyers: Strange Ears Juliet Meyers

Holyrood Too @ Faith, 207 Cowgate • 0131 225 9764 • Grid Ref: E5

Ever traced your family ... then regretted it? Meyers' whimsical, kaleidoscopic comedy returns to Edinburgh. Confessions, deformed ears and feisty gags woven into an embarrassing family history. Contains traces of Jews. 'Smart and funny' (Scotsman). 'Laugh-out-loud funny' (Chortle). Preview Aug 1-2:  19:00 (50mins)  £3.00  Aug 3-10,12-17,19-24:  19:00 (50mins)  £5.00 (£4.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Junk Band Story ... Uh?!

7.50PM

ASSEMBLY ROOMS

SUPPER ROOM

31 JULY - 25 AUGUST www.offthekerb.co.uk

0131 623 3030

www.assemblyfestival.com

see page 64 for show information

Pop Theatrical Group

Universal Arts Theatre, Freemason's Hall, 96 George Street • 0131 220 0143 • Grid Ref: D3

A spellbinding comedy band performance, in a very unconventional way. With no instruments and no money, Junk Band does not give up, and the world opens a path to wasted articles. Don't miss this electrifying masterpiece. Aug 1-2:  22:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,10-12,14,17-21,24-25:  22:30 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.00)  Aug 8-9,15-16,22-23:  22:30 (1hr)  £14.00 (£11.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Just A Minute BBC Radio 4

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Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

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Justin Moorhouse's Ever Decreasing Social Circle Justin Moorhouse

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Facebook? MySpace? Bebo? Justin doesn't want any new friends. Actually, he needs to drop a few. Join him as he explores his address book and begins to purge. 'Comedic tour de force' (Herald). www.justinmoorhouse.com

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  19:15 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2-5,7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  19:15 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:15 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Karen Dunbar

Gilded Balloon Productions Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Hailed as Scotland's queen of comedy, Karen Dunbar has risen to fame through her versatile, hilarious and unrivalled natural comic talent. Her legendary live shows are non-stop mirth, music and madness. 'The hottest ticket of the festival' (Independent). Preview Jul 30,Aug 1-2:  19:30 (1hr)  £7.00  Aug 3-7,11,13-14:  19:30 (1hr)  £12.00 (£11.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17:  19:30 (1hr)  £13.50 (£12.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Karl Spain: Life Is Sweet

Stand Comedy Club/Lisa Richards Agency/Chambers Management The Stand Comedy Club II, 16 North St Andrew Street • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

A show about the bad medical news Karl received last year that has led him to reassess his life. Don't worry, it's not actually sad. Out of great tragedy ... 'Achingly funny' (Sunday Times). Preview Aug 1:  14:40 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Aug 2-10,12-24:  14:40 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Keith Farnan: Cruel and Unusual Keith Farnan

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Irish comedian versus American death penalty. No contest! Having interned in America on death row appeals and with the Innocence Project, ex-lawyer Keith Farnan's experiences frame this funny and fierce attack on the death penalty. Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  18:10 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-14,19-21:  18:10 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:10 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Kerry Godliman - This Isn't What I Was Expecting

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Mick Perrin for Just for Laughs Live

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

If you've ever been wrong-footed by your expectations, if life isn't quite what you had in mind, you're not alone. 'A great comic who oozes personality' (Evening Standard). Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  17:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  17:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  17:00 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Kevin Dewsbury - Just Married Good Sense of Humour

Holyrood Too @ Faith, 207 Cowgate • 0131 225 9764 • Grid Ref: E5

Join the celebrations at Kevin's wedding. Featuring speeches by father of the bride from hell (Kevin) and worst best man (also Kevin). Black tie event, hats optional, no children. Character comedy at its best. 'A real treat' - **** (ThreeWeeks). Preview Aug 1-2:  17:00 (50mins)  £3.00  Aug 3-12,14-24:  17:00 (50mins)  £6.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Kevin Gildea: Man of a Million Heads Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club II, 16 North St Andrew Street • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Should we fight them on the beaches or catch a movie? 'One of the finest comic brains this country has ever produced' (Tommy Tiernan). 'Imaginative, innovative, pioneering' (Guardian). 'Explosively funny' (Sunday Times). Preview Jul 31:  17:30 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Preview Aug 1:  19:50 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24:  19:50 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Kevin Hayes Kevin Hayes

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

With one deranged, teetotal, religious fanatic in a cave somewhere and another in the White House, Irishman Kevin Hayes invites you to come and have a drink and a laugh at their expense. Just don't tell them, ok? Jul 31-Aug 14:  19:20 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Kit & The Widow: Dogged Loyalty Kit & the Widow

Stage by Stage Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row • 07816 671450 • Grid Ref: B3

These howling mutts and their piano have visited the Fringe since its foundation in 1759 by Greyfriars Bobby. See them cock a leg on the lamp-post of popular culture. Funnier than worming tablets. 'Hilarious' (Times).

Preview Aug 13:  19:00 (1hr)  £10.00  Aug 14,18-19,21:  19:00 (1hr)  £13.00 (£10.00) , Aug 15,22:  18:00 (1hr)  £14.00 (£12.00)  Aug 15,22:  20:00 (1hr)  £14.00 (£12.00) , Aug 16,23:  14:00 (1hr)  £14.00 (£12.00)  Aug 16,23:  19:30 (1hr)  £14.00 (£12.00) , Aug 17,24:  16:00 (1hr)  £13.00 (£10.00)  World premiere Aug 20:  14:00 (1hr)  £13.00 (£10.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Knock2bag Knock2bag

Laughing Horse @ Jekyll & Hyde, 112 Hanover Street • 0131 225 2022 • Grid Ref: C4

The established London comedy night. Four free stand-ups for you to watch with your eyes, including three with ridiculous surnames and two with slightly unusual christian names. Mark Restuccia, Albion Gray, Rupert Majendie and Mark Dandy. Aug 15-25:  14:10 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Krazy Horses PBH's Free Fringe

The White Horse, 266 Cannongate • Grid Ref: D6

Stand-up comedy. Weird, funny, and free. What a show: there they go smokin' up the sky. So mad they spelt it with a 'K'. Original, odd, but mainly funny. No horses. No Mormons. No refunds. www.krazyhorses.co.uk Aug 2-23:  20:10 (50mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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TOTAL EDINBURGH SELL OUT 1997-2007! ‘Watching Jason Byrne on stage is like watching Ronaldinho play for Barcelona. It’s not a matter of if the magic will come, but when and how often... He’s effortlessly masterful. If you leave disappointed from this show, don’t ever bother going to see comedy again.’ EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS

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31 July - 25 August Assembly at Assembly Hall 0131 623 3030 assemblyfestival.com www.jasonbyrne.net 0131 226 0000 www.edfringe.com

Kristen Schaal and Kurt Braunohler Double Down Hearts Assembly

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Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

Kristen Schaal and Kurt Braunohler present a sordid tale of gambling, death and harelips, with a touch of phone sex. Known for their electric on-stage chemistry and questionable relationship, they are a staple of New York City's alternative comedy scene. Aug 11-13,18-20:  21:10 (1hr)  £11.50 (£10.00)  Aug 14-17,21-23:  21:10 (1hr)  £12.50 (£11.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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La Clique

Spiegeltent Productions The Spiegel Garden, George Square Gardens • 0131 667 8940 • Grid Ref: F5

International hit sensation returns after sell-out seasons around the world. Critics say it's breathtaking, amazing, hilarious, sexy, dangerous, the best of the best, stunning, erotic, exotic, unforgettable, fast and fantastic. 'La Clique' magnifique! Do not miss out. Kill for a ticket!

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THE STAND COMEDY CLUB AND THE COMEDY UNIT PRESENT

Angry Puppy Bite A Sketch Show with

From the producers of 2007’s THE UGLY KID “like a machine gun firing relentless gags” **** Metro

Aug 6-9,13-16,20-23,27-30:  23:15 (2hrs)  £20.00  Aug 10,12,17,19,24,26:  23:15 (2hrs)  £20.00 (£15.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Ladies In Waiting: Brownie Re-union

“seamless, streamlined and sock-it-to-me funny” ****

Carolina Giammetta & Charlotte Palmer

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Scotsman

A character-driven comedy show, about a group of Brownies who were selected for a special event in the 80s which catches up with them 25 years later to see if they really did 'keep their promise'.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  16:45 (1hr)  £6.00 (£6.00)  Aug 2-5,7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  16:45 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  16:45 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

“Brilliant sketch comedy” ***** Chortle

Trained and reared by the Comedy Unit, producers of Chewin’ The Fat and Blowout, featuring top house-trained sketch talent.

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Ladma vs The World Ladma/PBH's Free Fringe

Aug 2 - 24 (not 11,18) 1.30pm

Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket • Grid Ref: E4

Award-winning comedy trio battle their comic alter egos, each other and the world. Think Jeremy Paxman babysitting the illegitimate child of Tommy Cooper and James Joyce. 'Great show' (Hull Comedy Festival), 'Bloody good show' (Current TV). www.ladma.net Aug 2-23:  18:30 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Lady Garden Shiraz Productions

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

An exciting new sketch show written and performed by six young women. Characters include xenophobic travel agents, naked news readers, and beatboxing bridesmaids! Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 'Lady Garden' ... Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  16:30 (50mins)  £5.00  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  16:30 (50mins)  £10.00 (£9.00)  Aug 4-7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  16:30 (50mins)  £9.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Lady of Misrule

Rose Moloney - Mistress of the Queen's Revels/PBH's Free Fringe Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket • Grid Ref: E4

Rare male impersonator, comedienne, satirist, glamorous supernatural folk singer conjures the wyrd, morphs into Bishop Fogey. Truly Miss Hyde - Rev Jekyll. Free showcase. 'A drag' (Church Times). 'Pythonesque' (S Brown, Scotsman). 'Fascinating' (C Harris, Director, Theatre Royal). www.ladyofmisrule.co.uk Aug 2-9,17-23:  17:15 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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La Sweet Cantina & Sweet Cantina Open Mic Sweet Entertainments

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

Come feast on South American empanadas and sip tea or something stronger ... with chilled-out ambient films and original artworks. Featuring nightly open-mic explosion from 23:15, with spontaneous comedy, music and spoken word performance. Jul 31-Aug 24:  12:00 (13hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Late 'n' Leith - Free see page 23 for show information

Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ Meridian, 138-140 Leith Walk • 0131 555 3084 • Grid Ref: A6

Late-night stand-up comedy and music, live from Leith Walk every night - with performers selected from across the Fringe alongside the best in local talent ... Different acts every night! Big laughs! Great tunes! Free entry! www.freefestival.co.uk Preview Aug 2:  22:45 (2hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 3-25:  22:45 (2hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Late 'n' Live

Gilded Balloon Productions Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

The queen of the late-night shows, where comics live and die and the audience is king! The hottest late-night comperes, comedians and bands. 'The celebrated comedy abattoir that has slain a thousand comics!' (Scotsman). Preview Aug 1-4:  01:00 (4hrs)  £10.00  Aug 5-7,11-14,18-21:  01:00 (4hrs)  £12.50 (£10.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-25:  01:00 (4hrs)  £15.00 (£12.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Late Show

Neil Masters and Underbelly Productions Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

The biggest acts (not literally) in the smallest of spaces. Top comedy bills that you don't have to share with hundreds of other people. www.underbelly.co.uk for daily line-ups. Now in its seventh year! Aug 1-2,7,10,14,17,21,24:  00:40 (2hrs 30mins)  £10.00 (£9.00)  Aug 3,8-9,15-16,22-23:  00:40 (2hrs 30mins)  £13.50 (£12.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Laughable Phil Buckley

Laughing Horse @ Meadow Bar, 42-44 Buccleuch Street • 0131 667 6907 • Grid Ref: F6

thestand.co.uk

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Comedian Phil Buckley takes a long look at the stupidity of the world when compared with his own. 'Laughable' is a study of what makes something a truly bad idea. 'Downright hilarious' (ThreeWeeks). www.myspace.com/philipbuckley Jul 31-Aug 30:  13:55 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)

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Laughing Cows - Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Cows

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Quite simply the funniest all-female stand-up you will see this year. Don't miss out! Part of the free festival. www.laughingcowscomedy.co.uk

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  20:35 (1hr 30mins)  (Free Ticketed)  Aug 3-5,7-12,14-23:  00:05 (1hr 30mins)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Laughing Horse Free Comedy Selection Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club, 7 Baxter's Place, Leith Walk • 0131 556 9628 • Grid Ref: C6

A fantastic selection of stand-up comedy talent from across the Fringe, Scotland, and around the world. Different line-ups every night with resident compere Ivor Dembina. Free entry! Late bar! Great atmosphere! Sell-out Fringe 2004/2005/2006/2007. www.freefestival.co.uk

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  21:15 (1hr 10mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 3-25:  21:15 (1hr 10mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Laughing Horse Free Festival Club Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Finish your night with the best in free Fringe comedy until 3am, selected from all over the Fringe - followed by DJs across three floors until 5am. Every night of the festival! Late! Live! Free! www.freefestival.co.uk Aug 1-25:  01:30 (3hrs 30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Laughing Horse Free Late Night Comedy Club Laughing Horse Free Festival

see page 35 for show information

Laughing Horse @ Meadow Bar, 42-44 Buccleuch Street • 0131 667 6907 • Grid Ref: F6

It's late ... It's live ... It's free! The best in late-night comedy, with an ever-changing lineup of comedians from across the Fringe ... Edinburgh's most intimate late-night show. And it's free! Sell-out Fringe 2006/2007. www.freefestival.co.uk

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  01:05 (1hr 55mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 3-25:  01:05 (1hr 55mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 26-30:  21:15 (1hr 55mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)

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Laughing Horse Free Pick of the Fringe Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Top comedians from across the Fringe ... Competition winners ... The best new talent. Different line-ups every night. Absolutely the best way to see great Fringe comedy - and it's free! Sell-out Fringe 2004/2005/2006/2007. www.freefestival.co.uk

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  18:00 (1hr 10mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 3-25:  18:00 (1hr 10mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Laugh With Dean Scurry - Free Dean Scurry/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 38 West Nicolson Street • 0131 667 7533 Grid Ref: F6

Laugh with Irish comedian Dean Scurry. The best 30 minutes of your life. Headspinning, high-energy observation. Catch his free festival debut. Totally unforgettable. www.freefestival.co.uk Jul 31-Aug 25:  16:05 (30mins)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Laurence Clark: Spastic Fantastic! Laurence Clark

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

A comedian with cerebral palsy reclaims 'spastic' through stand-up and hidden camera stunts. 'Has the same kind of warmth and likeability as Adam Hills ... quite brilliant and genuinely laugh-out-loud funny' - **** (Scotsman). www.laurenceclark.co.uk

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  16:45 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,13-14,18-21:  16:45 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  16:45 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Learn to Play the Ukulele in Under an Hour (How George Formby Saved My Life) Erica Fee Productions and Ukulele Men

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Ukuleles cured Sam and Donal's depression: things really can 'turn out nice again'. An hour-long pluck-fest written with Sally Phillips ('Smack the Pony'). Ukulele provided. www.learntoplaytheukulele.com

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  17:45 (55mins)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  17:45 (55mins)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  17:45 (55mins)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Lemon Custard - Free

Dee Custance/PBH's Free Fringe The White Horse, 266 Cannongate • Grid Ref: D6

'Like a hyperactive tuck shop' (Skinny). An afternoon of games, sweets and guest stand-ups. Join hostess Dee Custance ('twisty, twisted' [Scotsman]) in her midtwenties crisis with a sugar rush. Tuesdays at the White Horse. Free. www.myspace.com/lemoncustardcomedyclub Aug 5,12,19:  14:55 (55mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Let's See What Happens The Scat Pack

C cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E4

This improvised show puts the audience's imagination into the minds of the players. Sparks fly as different improvisers, musicians and guest directors take on your ideas. Don't miss comedy at its most live and exciting.

Aug 10,16-17,23-25:  15:30 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50) , Aug 11-12,18-19:  15:30 (1hr)  £6.50 (£5.50)  World premiere Aug 13-15,20-22:  15:30 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Lewis Schaffer

Martin Witts - Arts Theatre

see page 231 for show information Jon Richardson 117x92-Fringe08

16/4/08

Underbelly's Baby Belly,The Caves, Niddry St South, off Cowgate • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

19:29

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Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  21:50 (55mins)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11,13-14,18-21:  21:50 (55mins)  £10.00 (£9.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:50 (55mins)  £11.00 (£10.00)

ASSOCIATION WITH OFF THE KERB PRODUCTIONS IN UNIVERSAL PICTURES (UK) LTD PRESENTS

if.comedy

BEST NEWCOMER Nominee 2007

Chortle

AWARD WINNER 2008 Breakthrough Act

‘A junior version of Victor Meldrew, only wittier and more Northern’

★★★★

THE SCOTSMAN

Mr Lewis Schaffer will grace us with an evening detailing the differences and the similarities between the UK and the USA, and explains why the British should be grateful for their 'special relationship' with America, the 'greatest country'.

Co-host of BBC 6Music’s The Russell Howard Show

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Liam Mullone: In A Dead Man's Hat Liam Mullone

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Robbed by a Las Vegas stripper, Liam faced six weeks in the desert with only his van, a maniac, a bag of pork chops, and his fatalistic sense of humour. 'Hilarious' (Metro). www.mullone.co.uk

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  18:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,13-14,18-21,25:  18:30 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:30 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Liar Show The Liarshow

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Four writers and comedians tell funny, harrowing tales. Three are completely true. One is a complete lie. After the stories are heard, audience members interrogate the performers to expose the fraud and win an unbelievable prize.

★★★★

THE LIST

‘Could well be the best comic of his generation’THE HERALD

8.40PM 30 JULY - 25 AUG

PLEASANCE BESIDE 0131 556 6550 www.pleasance.co.uk www.offthekerb.co.uk see page 66 for show information

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Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  18:35 (1hr 10mins)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-12,14,18-21:  18:35 (1hr 10mins)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:35 (1hr 10mins)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Life in 2D - Free

Daniel Sloss and Davey See Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

2Ds - Daniel Sloss and Davey See - flatten you with surreal observations, awkward confessions and painfully true stories. They've stormed RedRaw and contributed to BBC's 'Mock the Week'. A hidden Fringe gem. Aug 17-25:  12:50 (30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Lighthouse Keepers - Free

The Three Englishmen/Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Come breathe the fresh sea air! Three men on a tiny North Sea island face loneliness, hallucinations, tinned foods and - worst of all - each other. Sharp, fast, torchlit physical comedy. By three Fringe 2007 sell-out performers.

Preview Jul 31:  12:00 (30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 1-8:  12:00 (30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Limmy's Show

Stand Comedy Club The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, 28 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Following his sell-out shows at the Glasgow Comedy Festival, internet phenomenon Limmy (limmy.com) presents his unique mix of imaginary scenarios, daft videos and a rundown of his top five hates. 'Brilliant imagination' (Times). 'An artful dodger's charms' (Guardian).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  16:30 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Aug 2-10,12-24:  16:30 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Literally

Parryphernalia The Zoo, 140 The Pleasance • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

Frustrated by misuse of the word 'literally', Paul Parry is teaching everyone a lesson. He's lost his marbles, gone to Hell and back, and taught an old dog new tricks. Now he's taking the bull by the horns. www.literally.tv Preview Aug 1-2:  19:55 (55mins)  £6.00  Aug 3-7,10-14,17-21,25:  19:55 (50mins)  £7.50 (£6.50)  Aug 8-9,15-16,22-23:  19:55 (55mins)  £9.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Liz Bentley-on-Sea Liz Bentley

Sweet Grassmarket Swimming Pool, Apex International Hotel, 31-35 Grassmarket • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: E4

see page 54 for show information

Dive into Edinburgh's only poolside venue with Liz on ukulele and Casio keyboard. Swimming, singing songs and telling tales. 'Like a female Ivor Cutler' (Scotsman). 'Definitely one of my Fringe highlights' - ***** (ThreeWeeks). www.lizbentley.co.uk

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  21:30 (50mins)  £5.00  Aug 2,8-9,15-16,22-23:  21:30 (50mins)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 3-7,10,12-14,17-21,24:  21:30 (50mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Lloyd Langford: Not A Lover, Not A Fighter Lloyd Langford

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Chortle best breakthrough nominee 2008. Join Lloyd in his eagerly awaited debut show about sex, violence and his difficulties avoiding both. 'Might well be the find of the year' (Paramount Comedy). www.myspace.com/lloydlangfordcomedian

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  18:35 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11,13-14,18-21:  18:35 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:35 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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see page 86 for show information

Lloyd Woolf - Ten Shows I Abandoned Lloyd Woolf

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Woolf, the thin, curly-haired one from 'Cowards' (BBC Radio 4), 'Comedy Shuffle' (BBC3) and other stuff, presents bits from ten shows he decided not to bother with. 'F**king funny' (ThreeWeeks); 'Comedy genius' (Guardian).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  14:45 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2-5,7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  14:45 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  14:45 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The London Underground Song and Yet More Ballads Amateur Transplants

Medina & Negociants, 45-47 Lothian Street • 0131 225 6313 • Grid Ref: F5

The two sweary doctors return to the Fringe with an unsettling evening of pianobased smut. 'Superbly politically incorrect ... Wonderfully funny' (Scotsman). 'Utterly clever' (Telegraph). Complete sell-out 2005-07.

Aug 9-11,13-16:  19:00 (55mins)  £9.00 (£7.50)  Aug 9-11,13-16:  21:00 (55mins)  £9.00 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Loose Ends BBC Radio 4

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

'Loose Ends' returns to the Grand with an eclectic mix of conversation, comedy and music, presented by Peter Curran. Aug 16:  11:00 (45mins)  (Free Ticketed)

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Lord Buckley clubWEST

clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

One of last year's hits returns - Bob Sinfield's solo recreation of one of comedy's great eccentrics, a jive-talking performance art routine that'll have you spellbound with its verbal, tongue-twisting, rap-style expertise. Classic tales reinvented. Simply 'Fantastical' (Herald).

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Aug 3-16:  20:00 (50mins)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Louis CK: Chewed Up Louis CK

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Louis's exploration of life after 40 hilariously destroys politically correct images of marriage, children, sex and race with thoughts we have all had ... but would rarely admit to. 'The funniest stand-up working America' (Ricky Gervais). Aug 15-16:  22:30 (1hr)  £12.50 (£11.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Lucy and Des Show Off ... Lucy Porter and Des Clarke

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

The cream of Edinburgh sketch comedy. Festival favourites Lucy Porter and Des Clarke showcase their hilarious new skits and present special guests from the funniest Fringe sketch shows. It's this year's hot ticket - book early!

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  17:00 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2-5,7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  17:00 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  17:00 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

see page 199 for show information

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Lucy Porter - The Bare Necessities Lucy Porter

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

'The Fringe's pre-eminent female stand-up' (Sunday Herald) presents an hour of nakedly funny comedy. Candid confessions and hilarious gags about life's important topics. 'One of the most naturally gifted comedians in Britain' (Edinburgh Evening News).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  19:40 (1hr)  £7.00  Aug 2-5,7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  19:40 (1hr)  £13.00 (£11.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:40 (1hr)  £14.00 (£12.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Luke Toulson:There Are So Many Things I Can't Do Luke Toulson

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

The 2007 Hackney Empire new act of the year winner, and half of 2005 Perrier best newcomer nominees, Toulson & Harvey, presents his debut solo show.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  21:45 (55mins)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21,25:  21:45 (55mins)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:45 (55mins)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Lunchbox Files - Free

Jane Hill, Rob Coleman and Jonathan Elston/Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ The Argyle, 15-17 Argyle Place • 0131 221 9759 • Grid Ref: H5

Free lunchtime stand-up from one falafel wrap, one protein shake and one sausage sandwich. Three talented new comedians - Jane Hill, Rob Coleman and Jonathan Elston - with jokes about life, love and lunch. www.myspace.com/lunchboxfiles Jul 31-Aug 25:  12:15 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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thestand.co.uk

THE STAND COMEDY CLUB 0131 558 7272

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Lunchtime Laughs - Free Richard Rycroft & Cal Saville

Laughing Horse @ Meridian, 138-140 Leith Walk • 0131 555 3084 • Grid Ref: A6

Contemporary stand-up comedy from two of the funniest new acts on the circuit. Fun for all! Middle-aged, rehabilitated, ex-punk rocker meets young rocket scientist. No, really - bright, funny and loveable. www.freefestival.co.uk Jul 31-Aug 25:  12:50 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Lunchtime Life Lessons Part II - Free Padraig Hyland

Laughing Horse @ Jekyll & Hyde, 112 Hanover Street • 0131 225 2022 • Grid Ref: C4

Laughter can change your life! Real life coach doing comedy. Part of Padraig Hyland's 'Coaching through Comedy' series. 'Hyland has us giggling like five-year-olds' (Scotsman). www.lunchtimelifelessons.com Jul 31-Aug 25:  13:05 (55mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Lunch with the Hamiltons - Just Desserts! Richard Jordan Productions Ltd and Pleasance

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Edinburgh's golden couple back for one last lunchtime! Pack your sandwiches and join the Posh 'n' Becks of the Fringe for another fun-packed hour of celebrity guests, gossip, and surprises. Sell-out 2006/07 - book early! Preview Aug 2:  13:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-6,11-13,18,20-21,25:  13:00 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  Aug 8,22:  00:00 (1hr)  £10.50  Aug 8-10,14-17,22-24:  13:00 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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MacAulay and Co BBC Radio Scotland

The Spiegel Garden, George Square Gardens • 0131 667 8940 • Grid Ref: F5

Broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland and BBC7. One of the top ten ticketed events at the Fringe. Fred and his team bring you the pick of comedy and music from the festival.

see page 109 for show information

Aug 11-15,18-22:  10:00 (1hr 30mins)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Mac's Lyrical - Free

Mac McFadden/Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ Meridian, 138-140 Leith Walk • 0131 555 3084 • Grid Ref: A6

Mac McFadden takes you on a funny, moving journey using poetry and rhyming stories. Unpretentious, down-to-earth lyrics from the voice of the man in the street. This show will make you laugh, and tug at your heartstrings. www.freefestival.co.uk Aug 10-24:  14:55 (50mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Madame With an 'E' Ashenna 1 Inc

clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

American TV star Madame, diva of decadence, has two Emmy awards and absolutely no morals! She sings! Swears! She tosses around one-liners that few comedians are brave enough to mention. Outrageous! Warning: no children allowed. www.madameandme.com Aug 3-25:  22:15 (50mins)  £12.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Maeve Higgins - Kitten Brides Lisa Richards in Association With Edcom8

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Dear Reader. Hope you're well! I'm super busy writing new jokes so I can't make it to the barbeque ... dizzazzo! I'll just leave the trifle on the steps. Better let you go - love Maeve xxx. www.lisarichards.ie

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  19:45 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21:  19:45 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:45 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Magic to Get Girls By

Kevin McMahon and Alan Hudson The Zoo, 140 The Pleasance • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

Magician geeks Kevin and Alan try, but ultimately fail, to impress the ladies with magic. Magic is cool, and there's nothing sexier than a card trick. 'Funny and, at the same time, baffling' (Paul Daniels). Aug 17-25:  21:00 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Man Who Knows (Featuring the Magic Skinhead) - Free Man Who Knows/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Meridian, 138-140 Leith Walk • 0131 555 3084 • Grid Ref: A6

A potpourri of comedy, parlour tricks and prestidigitation. If you love magic, you will hate this; if you hate magic, you will love this. www.freefestival.co.uk Aug 12-25:  15:55 (30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Mark Allen's Pet Project Good Sense of Humour

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

In the beginning, animals hunted humans. Then humans hunted animals. Now humans live with animals and talk to them. Mark Allen investigates what the hell happened. 'A comic with something new to say' (Guardian).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  13:35 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-14,18-21:  13:35 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-23:  13:35 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Mark Olver - Ramble On Avalon Promotions

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

In June 2008, Mark managed to/tried to/completely embarrassed himself while attempting to walk from Bristol to Edinburgh. This show is the story of that walk/ utter disaster. Delete as applicable. 'Excellent' (List). **** (Scotsman).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  21:10 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2,4-7,11-14,18-19,21:  21:10 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:10 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Markus Birdman: Sympathy For The Devil Markus Birdman

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Despite 2007's sell-out 'Son of a Preacherman' show, Dad's still a vicar and I'm still an atheist. Thank God. 'Witty, controversial, hip, topical and silly' (BBC). 'Energetic, engaging, thought-provoking' (Stage). 'Thoroughly entertaining' (Metro). www.myspace.com/markusbirdman

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  20:20 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,11,13-14,18-21:  20:20 (1hr)  £9.00 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:20 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Mark Watson: All The Thoughts I've Had Since I Was Born

see page 56 for show information

Mark Watson

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Brand-new show from 'the highest achiever Edinburgh has seen this decade' (Times). If.comedy winner 2006. Every ticket sold 2005-2007. In a really, really big room this year, though. www.markwatsonthecomedian.com

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  20:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11,13-14,18-21,25:  20:00 (1hr)  £13.50 (£12.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:00 (1hr)  £15.00 (£13.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Martha McBrier: A Wee Bit About A Lot Of Things Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Problem-solving requires breadth. Employing GP-like shallow expertise, Misery Aunt Martha soothes your troubled mind and simultaneously messes with your head. Rubberneck other people's despair. 'Comic genius' (Scotsman).

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Edinburgh Highlight Award Winner

John Ryan

Hurt Until it Laughs & Those Young Minds “superb shows” BBC Radio 4 “hilarious and heart warming” Time Out

Martha McBrier

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  20:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21,25:  20:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:00 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)

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12-15th August 6.45pm Gilded Balloon Tickets 0131 668 1633 www.gildedballoon.co.uk www.comedy-festival.co.uk

see page 59 for show information

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Matt Forde's On Heat

ASSOCIATION WITH OFF THE KERB PRODUCTIONS IN UNIVERSAL PICTURES (UK) LTD PRESENTS

ORF Productions

STAR OF BBC 1’s

C soco urban garden, 233 Cowgate and Chambers Street • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E5

LIVE AT THE APOLLO, HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU & BBC 2’s MOCK THE WEEK

BBC 6 Music favourite Matt Forde returns with his hilarious panel show. With Jon Richardson and Mark Olver. Last year's guests included Johnny Vegas, Russell Howard and Richard Herring. 'Pure dead brilliant' (ThreeWeeks). www.myspace.com/on_heat Aug 1:  15:15 (50mins)  £5.50 (£4.50)  Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-25:  15:15 (50mins)  £7.50 (£6.50)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  15:15 (50mins)  £6.50 (£5.50)

‘Makes you laugh till your face hurts’

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Matt Green - Grow Up Green Matt Green

THE SCOTSMAN

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Hilarious solo debut from Comedy Zone star and Hairline Award winner. Is everyone treated like children or is that just him? 'Gifted comedian' (Scotsman). 'Original material, impeccable delivery' (ThreeWeeks). 'Definitely one to watch' (Guardian).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  19:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,12-14,18-21:  19:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:00 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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PLEASANCE ONE 30 JULY - 25 AUGUST 0131 556 6550 www.pleasance.co.uk www.offthekerb.co.uk see page 78 for show information

PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICHARD CANNON

Matt Kirshen - Keep Smiling, Matt. Just Keep Smiling. Matt Kirshen

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

A new hour of stand-up. 'Hugely impressive' (Scotsman). 'Consistently hilarious' (ThreeWeeks). Last year Matt went to America and got a bit famous. Don't miss his triumphant return to obscurity. www.mattkirshen.com

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  22:00 (1hr)  £7.00  Aug 2-7,12-14,18-21,25:  22:00 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  22:00 (1hr)  £12.50 (£11.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Maureen Younger - Free

Maureen Younger/Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ Jekyll & Hyde, 112 Hanover Street • 0131 225 2022 • Grid Ref: C4

Hackney Empire finalist and regular BBC Radio panellist; 'head and shoulders talentwise above others with a peach of a delivery' (MGCK.co.uk). Her 'polished set' (InsideComedy.co.uk) and 'sharp humour brings interesting new perspectives to the stage' (HackneyEmpire.co.uk). Jul 31-Aug 14:  14:20 (30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Max and Iván: Exposed - The Edinburgh Fringe 4 inch Productions

C cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E4

50 minutes, 27 characters, two performers. Watch awestruck as our intrepid newsreaders leave bustling Egham and seek their fortune in the big city. Max and Iván fearlessly expose themselves ... to the truth. www.maxandivan.com Jul 31-Aug 1,5,11,18-19:  21:00 (50mins)  £7.50 (£6.50)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  21:00 (50mins)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  21:00 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)

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The Meeting

Zoo Logic Presents House of Windsor Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Form-busting comedy installation set in an actual boardroom. From apologies to any other business, 'The Meeting' provides the bonafide corporate experience.Agenda to follow. 'Vastly original' - ***** (List). Critic's Choice (Times). 'A truly unique new voice' (Chortle).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  18:25 (1hr 5mins)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,11,13-14,18-21,25:  18:25 (1hr 5mins)  £9.50 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:25 (1hr 5mins)  £10.50 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Mental! - Free

Pete Wells/Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club, 7 Baxter's Place, Leith Walk • 0131 556 9628 • Grid Ref: C6

Mind-reading and other brain tricks. A free demonstration of pseudoscientific and psychic silliness. Pete illustrates how, regardless of the ways in which we try to set ourselves apart from everyone else, we're all predictable creatures of habit.

see page 58 for show information

Aug 18-25:  15:20 (55mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Men with Bananas: We Know What You're Thinking

by arrangement with Karushi Management presents

Men With Bananas

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

For sale. Much loved double act. 'Not to be missed' (Remotegoat.co.uk). Reconditioned. Professionally buffed. One loose flap, requires attention. Slight ringwear. Features two original knobs. Sold as seen. Offers. 'Damn funny' (Chortle).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  22:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21,25:  22:30 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  22:30 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Mersey Uncut Comedy Kollective 1 PBH's Free Fringe

Madogs, 38a George Street • Grid Ref: D4

Merseyside's elite stand-up collective bring Liverpool, capital of comic culture, to you. See six sequential sexy scousers' sublime sets in 60 minutes. Drop-in/drop-out. Scooby and Ste Porter headline.Yeah yeah yeah. www.muckcomedy.com Aug 2-23:  13:30 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Mersey Uncut Comedy Kollective 2 PBH's Free Fringe

The Phoenix, 46 Broughton Street • Grid Ref: B5

Merseyside's elite stand-up collective bring Liverpool, capital of comic culture, to you. See six sequential sexy scousers' sublime sets in 60 minutes. Drop-in/drop-out. Scooby and Ste Porter headline.Yeah yeah yeah. www.muckcomedy.com Aug 2-23:  19:45 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe Mervyn Stutter

see page 66 for show information

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

See live extracts from eight of the best shows, then go see the ones you like. Simple! Brilliant! Comedy, theatre, music, dance, the lot. 'A vibrant, stimulating showcase of talent' (Scotsman). 'Excellent!' (Observer). 17th year. Aug 6-8,11,13-15,18,20-22:  13:00 (1hr 30mins)  £9.00 (£7.50)  Aug 9-10,16-17,23-24:  13:00 (1hr 30mins)  £10.00 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Mice Pudding - Free

Electric Mouse Comedy/Laughing Horse Free Festival Come and relax while Electric Mouse serves you a generous helping of the best new comedy on the circuit. It's free, it's fun and, like Oliver, you'll be asking for more! www.freefestival.co.uk 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

European premiere

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Michael Fabbri - Dumbing Up

Good Sense of Humour By Arrangement With Lisa White at Glorious Talent Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

In a world where intelligence matters, where does the real stupidity lie? Michael Fabbri thinks he knows - he's been called stupid all his life. 'Hilarious' (BBC.co.uk). 'One of the best up-and-coming acts around' (Chortle).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  21:05 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-12,14,18-21:  21:05 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:05 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Michael McIntyre Michael McIntyre

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Following his sell-out national tour and appearance on BBC1's 'Live at the Apollo', 'the ultimate 21st-century stand-up' (Herald) is back with another hour of comedy, which will 'make you laugh till your face hurts' (Scotsman).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  21:00 (1hr)  £11.00  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-21,25:  21:00 (1hr)  £14.00 (£12.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17:  21:00 (1hr)  £15.00 (£13.50)  Aug 22-24:  21:00 (1hr)  £16.00 (£14.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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AARS Fringe Festival Advertisement JOHN BISHOP

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Jul 31-Aug 25:  16:20 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed) 

A new musical from the writers of 2004 hit TheTranslucent Frogs of Quuup

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X-FILES IMPROV with Dean Haglund A NEW EPISODE IMPROVISED NIGHTLY! The 2007 sell-out show returns following West End and UK tour. ‘Stupidly funny’ ★★★★ The List ‘Delicious’ ★★★★ The Scotsman ‘Irresistibly ridiculous’ The Guardian

Underbelly’s Baby Belly 17:40 31 July - 17 August only see page 176, 110 for show information

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Mick Sergeant: Ah, Shit! It's Mick Sergeant Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, 28 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

The unemployed Geordie anti-hero tries to stay positive while wrestling with the notion of identity. 'Could well be the next Steve Coogan or Rob Brydon, such is his brilliantly nuanced characterisation' (Chortle). Preview Aug 1:  13:40 (1hr)  £6.00 (£5.00)  Aug 2-10,12-24:  13:40 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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Midnight Hour Steven Young

Laughing Horse @ Jekyll & Hyde, 112 Hanover Street • 0131 225 2022 • Grid Ref: C4

‘Breathtaking ...keeps the audience hanging on his every word’

‘Unquestionably the most charismatic comedian in the fringe’

EVENING STANDARD 2007

FEST 2007

Champions runner-up, 'Should I Stay or Should I Go Gong Show'. 'Young is an accomplished stand-up' (Chortle). 'A comic genius ... everyone in hysterics' (Knuts Comedy Club). 'Larger than life' (Edinburgh Evening News). www.le-pest.com Jul 31-Aug 8,10-16,18-25:  23:55 (55mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

European premiere

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Mike Wozniak Mike Wozniak

PHOTOGRAPHY: TONY BRIGGS

Medina & Negociants, 45-47 Lothian Street • 0131 225 6313 • Grid Ref: F5

Stand-up comedy from this moustachioed son of a Polish amateur scientist. SYTYF semi-finalist 2007. Comedy Store Gong Show winner, October 2007. Described as 'good' by Scotsman in 2001 (imagine that!). By now he's probably very good. Aug 4,6-8,17-18,20-24:  22:00 (1hr)  £5.00 (£4.00)  Aug 9-11,13-16:  22:30 (1hr)  £5.00 (£4.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Miles Jupp - Drifting Miles Jupp

PLEASANCE GRAND 0131 556 6550PLEASANCE.CO.UK 0131 226 0000EDFRINGE.COM

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

see page 90 for show information

Perrier nominee and reluctant comedian returns with fourth solo show exploring procrastination, cricket, stories, jokes, and the French horn. 'Miles Jupp is hilarious at this comedy lark' - **** (List); **** (Scotsman); **** (Independent); **** (Fest). Strictly age 16+.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  20:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,12-14,18-21:  20:00 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:00 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

MICK MICK PERRIN PERRIN FOR FOR

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Morgan Murphy - I Don't Know Who I Am Either Mick Perrin for Just for Laughs Live

The GRV, 37 Guthrie Street • 0131 220 2987 • Grid Ref: E5

Deadpan and sardonic, Morgan brings jokes to the city with a castle. Her goal? To last the day without telling people her mom's dead. (She's not.) 'A comic to watch' (Variety).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  18:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:30 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 4-7,11,13-14,18-21:  18:30 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Mother's Fat Accident

'...packs more laughs than one would think possible...'

Elise Harris & Ollie Broadway/PBH's Free Fringe The Phoenix, 46 Broughton Street • Grid Ref: B5

Elise Harris and Ollie Broadway present comedy and music, whether they can play the instruments they just bought or not. BBC Upstaged winner, 2008. Ooee. Guest starring the legendary Vada Riah. Aug 2-23:  17:15 (50mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Guardian

***** ****

World premiere

ThreeWeeks

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Mould & Arrowsmith: A Sketch Show in PowerPoint

List

Aug 1 - 24

Mould & Arrowsmith

(not 11)

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

In a show which deconstructs itself, you're never quite sure what's real, except for the informative slideshow, which is definitely real. Or is it ... ? Yes, it is. 'Very talented comics ... Recommended' (Time Out).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  16:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,12-14,18-21:  16:30 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  16:30 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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www.wilsondixon.com thestand.co.uk

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THE STAND COMEDY CLUB 0131 558 7272

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The Mulholland-Constant Jools Constant/PBH's Free Fringe

The White Horse, 266 Cannongate • Grid Ref: D6

Former war reporter David Mulholland and ex-Jehovah's Witness minister Jools Constant dissect the absurdities of life in modern Britain, working backstage at a burlesque show, and recount the time Donald Rumsfeld physically assaulted David. Aug 2-9,11-16,18-23:  21:25 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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Mummy Wow - Free

Mick McGrath and John McGrath/Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

How can I make sense of the world, when sometimes I feel lost? 'Mummy Wow' beckons you to a maddening extravaganza of fun ... and you'll still be home for tea. Come along and enjoy. www.myspace.com/mummywow and www.freefestival.co.uk Aug 3-4,7-9:  14:35 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)

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Murder Most Improvised Triple Point Comedy

Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge • 0131 510 0022 • Grid Ref: E5

Murder strikes at Bletchingley Manor! But who is the killer, or the victim? That's up to you! In this murder mystery only you know the secret; the characters, plot and weapon are entirely based on audience suggestions. Aug 19:  16:30 (1hr)  £5.00 (£3.00)  Aug 20-25:  16:30 (1hr)  £7.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Nature's Revenge 2:The Revenge Men With Bananas/PBH's Free Fringe

Nicol Edwards, 29-35 Niddry Street • Grid Ref: E5

see page 65 for show information

MWBs return with more eco-horror clips, featuring homicidal leeches, ravenous beaches, marauding crabs, cuckolded tree trunks, and frankly rather silly shark attacks. 'One of those unexpectedly pleasant surprises that make the Fringe so enjoyable' (Chortle). Aug 2-10,12-17,19-23:  20:30 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

THE NEW COMEDIE BY MR STEWART LEE

ELIZABETH & RALEIGH

HLate But Live

World premiere

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Negative Aptitude/The Postman PBH's Free Fringe

Voodoo Bar, 8 Torphichen Place • Grid Ref: E1

Stand-up, followed by comic play 'The Postman'. Gangly twentysomething and subsimian sidekick seek audience to bemuse. Success is finite (and difficult) but failure, incompetence and negative aptitude are potentially infinite. 'Memorable for their ludicrous ambition' (Scotsman). Preview Aug 2:  20:15 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 3-17,20-23:  20:15 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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Neil Delamere: Crème Delamere Lisa Richards in Association With Edcom8

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

With a platinum-selling DVD and having conquered 'Vikings' in 2007's show, the star of RTE's 'The Panel' returns with a fantastic show whose theme's so subtle as to be virtually undetectable. 'Wryly brilliant comedian' (Sunday Times). Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  20:45 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,12-14,18-20,25:  20:45 (1hr)  £11.00 (£10.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,21-24:  20:45 (1hr)  £12.00 (£11.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

‘Though I have the body of a woman, I have the heart and stomach of a king, the brain of a dolphin, and the penis of a hippopotamus. All I need now is some glue.’ C WITH MR SIMON MUNNERY & MR MILES JUPP DIRECTED BY MR OWEN LEWIS E4 COW BARN, BRISTO SQUARE 10.35PM WWW.LATEBUTLIVE.COM

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New Art Club's Extra Ordinary World New Art Club

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Fast, fresh and funny, New Art Club hit the ground dancing.The award-winning Morecambe and Wise of dance mix comedy with choreography. 'Back-achingly, stomach creasingly funny' (Herald). 'Downright funny' (NY Times). www.newartclub.org Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  15:15 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,19-21,25:  15:15 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  15:15 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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NewsRevue

Canal Cafe Theatre Udderbelly's Pasture, Bristo Square • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: F5

Guinness World Record holder for longest running live comedy. Fringe First winner. Perrier finalist. Total sell-out every year. 'A whirligig of blissfully caustic satire. An intoxicating cocktail of sketches and bladder-threatening songs. Early booking essential' (Metro). www.newsrevue.com

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  18:00 (1hr)  £8.00  Aug 2,5-7,12-14,18-21,25:  18:00 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,17,24:  18:00 (1hr)  £12.50 (£11.00)  Aug 15-16,22-23:  18:00 (1hr)  £15.00 (£12.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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A Nice Tight Opening with Harry and Lou Pickles - Free Willets and Cartso

Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club, 7 Baxter's Place, Leith Walk • 0131 556 9628 • Grid Ref: C6

Fresh as a vanilla slice! Brace yourselves for a journey through life's back passages. It's cultural diversity gone bonkers; they're on a mission changing lives. They're so hot, they're smoking! Aug 19-25:  19:15 (35mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Nicholas Parsons' Happy Hour Nicholas Parsons

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

He's back with his sell-out, truly interactive comedy show. With show-stopping guests that will surprise and delight! More engaging, more flamboyant and more outrageous than ever. 'Choose this one for smoothness' (Daily Express). Aug 7,11,13-14,18,20-21:  17:10 (1hr 10mins)  £10.00 (£8.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  17:10 (1hr 10mins)  £11.00 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Nick Doody - Tour of Doody

see page 37, 92, 63, 79, 66 for show information

Nick Doody

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

War, poverty, religious intolerance, ecological catastrophe ... Now, more than ever, we need a man who makes jokes about his balls. 'Darkly hilarious' - ***** (List); 'Quite brilliant' - **** (Scotsman); 'True comedy gold' - ***** (Metro).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  19:30 (1hr)  £6.00 (£6.00)  Aug 2-5,7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  19:30 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:30 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Nick Mohammed Is A Character Comedian Nick Mohammed

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Character comedy via Nick Mohammed. 'Superb' (Time Out); 'Absolutely brilliant' (Steve Bennett, Chortle); 'Flawless' (List); 'Observation at its finest' (Stage); 'Endlessly impressive' (Kate Copstick, Scotsman); **** (Independent); **** (Skinny Fest). www. nickmohammed.com

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  19:10 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,11-14,18-21,25:  19:10 (1hr)  £9.00 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:10 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Nick Revell - Sleepless

Nick Revell in Association With Am Entertainments Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Bafta, Emmy winner ('Drop the Dead Donkey') and Perrier nominee, 'one of the most creative ... incisive comics on the circuit' (Guardian), performs an hour of 'fiercely funny ... insightful, incandescent' (Herald) stand-up. 'Brilliantly satirical' (Time Out). www.nickrevell.com

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  18:45 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-21:  18:45 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:45 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The one-stop ticket shop 180 High Street, 0131 226 0000 or edfringe.com

Visit edfringe.com Book tickets for Fringe shows and get all the latest news, reviews and gossip

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Nik Coppin - Stuff

Good Sense of Humour/Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ Meadow Bar, 42-44 Buccleuch Street • 0131 667 6907 • Grid Ref: F6

Fresh from the Melbourne and New Zealand International Comedy Festivals, join Nik Coppin for an hour of audience banter, wildlife trivia and stories. Brand new comedy from one of the world circuit's rising stars. Free. www.nikcoppin.com Jul 31,Aug 2-25:  20:05 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Nina Conti - Evolution

Mick Perrin for Just for Laughs Live Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

World's first Homo erectus ventriloquist, and a talking monkey, explain evolution. Thankfully, in the interest of entertainment, they've included songs, jokes, and gratuitous nudity. 'Uproariously funny' (Scotsman). 'A mighty imagination at work' (Times). Directed by Sean Foley.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  20:25 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,19-21,25:  20:25 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:25 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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No Comedy for Old Men - Free

Laughing Horse Free Festival - Gordon Alexander, Jeff O'Boyle, Jim Park & Martin McAllister Laughing Horse @ Meridian, 138-140 Leith Walk • 0131 555 3084 • Grid Ref: A6

Four of Leith's finest comedians (Gordon Alexander, Jeff O'Boyle, Jim Park and Martin McAllister) team up for an hour of top stand-up on home turf. Specially selected superstars of Scottish comedy will join us. Jul 31-Aug 16:  19:05 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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No More Mr Nice Guy

ARNOLD BROWN

presents

Happiness: the search continues 2-24 August - 3pm (not 11) 'the best laconic comedian in the country' Time Out www.arnoldbrown.me.uk Special Guest -

Ian Macpherson

'the godfather of leftfield Irish comedy' Hot Press

www.ianmacpherson.net

thestand.co.uk

THE STAND COMEDY CLUB 0131 558 7272

see page 28 for show information

James Dowdeswell

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

James (Count F**kula in BBC's 'Extras') is nice. But what would happen if he embraced his dark side? It's time for this stand-up to stand up for himself. ' ... master of the comedian's craft' (Chortle). www.myspace.com/jamesdowdeswell

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  19:55 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-12,14,18-21:  19:55 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:55 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Northern Humour - Southerners Welcome! The Casey Juniors

The Vault, 11 Merchant Street • 0131 510 0022 • Grid Ref: E5

Question: what happens when you put two actors, two black unitards, a flask and an avocado in one room? Answer: 'theatre' - that's what! Aug 4-10:  22:10 (50mins)  £6.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Nude

Hairy Back Productions Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

The funniest show you'll see this year ... that's about nude models ... probably, unless there's another show about nude models on. We don't know, we haven't seen the brochure yet. So ... fingers crossed.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  14:00 (55mins)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,11,13-14,18,20-21,25:  14:00 (55mins)  £7.00 (£5.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  14:00 (55mins)  £8.00 (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Obie - Total Recall - Half Scum, Half Genius - Free Obie/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

You'll love Obie's show. Obie has combined his charismatic stand-up, brilliant improvisation and photographic memory to produce a truly unique show. Over 400 random memorised audience suggestions make every night completely different.

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  20:30 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 3-15:  20:30 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Obsessive, Compulsive, Disordered - Free Nick Pettigrew/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Jekyll & Hyde, 112 Hanover Street • 0131 225 2022 • Grid Ref: C4

Nick Pettigrew returns with a new show for Edinburgh 2008. Exploring OCD, family life, and other everyday annoyances, he mixes one-liners and storytelling for an hour of great stand-up. 'Great gag writer' (Stephen K Amos). Aug 3-24:  18:55 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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OCD: My Family and Other Anals Gill Smith/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 38 West Nicolson Street • 0131 667 7533 Grid Ref: F6

Growing up in a household full of 'quirks', Gill Smith's obsessive-compulsive disorder moments were strictly private. Then she got fervently fanatical about everyone else's. Come and explore her funny foible fixation - free! Jul 31-Aug 12,14-25:  18:15 (40mins)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Odd Squad - Free Odd Squad

Laughing Horse @ Jekyll & Hyde, 112 Hanover Street • 0131 225 2022 • Grid Ref: C4

An Australian in search of wetter summers ... A Brighton stalker with unpronouncable names ... And a Sioux warrior looking for life beyond US commodity cheese ... Chuquai, Stew and Roisin too are ... the Odd Squad.

Preview Jul 31:  22:40 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 1-9:  22:40 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Office Party

Underbelly Productions and Assembly Udderbelly's Pasture, Bristo Square • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: F5

We cordially invite you to laugh your heads off and dance your pants down at our wild office bash. An outrageous theatre show and party all in one. With Chris Green, Ursula Martinez, Glenn Wool. Director: Cal McCrystal.

Preview Aug 2:  20:00 (3hrs)  £6.00  Aug 3-4,8-11,15-17,25:  20:00 (3hrs)  £15.00  Aug 5-7,12-14,18-21:  20:00 (3hrs)  £12.00 (£10.00)  Aug 22-24:  20:00 (3hrs)  £18.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Of Mics and Men

jm_117x92(2)

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‘Simultaneously down-to-earth and out of this world’

James Agha/Toby Brown/Alex Warren/PBH's Free Fringe

THE LIST

Voodoo Bar, 8 Torphichen Place • Grid Ref: E1

Four fresh comics - James Agha, Toby Brown, Alex Warren and special guest - deliver pure stand-up for free. Definitely no gimmicks, songs or failed actors auditioning. Aug 3-23:  17:45 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Old Rope In the Courtyard Tiffany Stevenson and Guest Hosts

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Phil Nichol's famous club. Leading comedians and circuit regulars perform new material alongside headline acts. Performers hold a noose and only let go when telling new gags. Who knows who'll drop in? www.ropetoday.info for line-ups.

Preview Aug 1-2:  22:45 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-4,6-7,11,13-14,18,20-21:  22:45 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  22:45 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Omid Djalili - Live 2008 Omid Djalili

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH COMEDY STORE MANAGEMENT PRESENT

FROM CHANNEL 4’S P H O E N I X N I G H T S

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Multi-award-winning comedian and star of his own BBC1 series. Omid Djalili returns to the Fringe for eight shows only. 'Burly but surprisingly athletic' (Scotsman). Book early! Aug 18-21,25:  21:45 (1hr 15mins)  £16.00 (£14.50)  Aug 22-24:  21:45 (1hr 15mins)  £17.00 (£15.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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JUSTIN MOORHOUSE’S EVER DECREASING SOCIAL CIRCLE

30 JULY - 25 AUGUST 7.15PM (EXCEPT 6 & 13 AUGUST)

www.justinmoorhouse.com

★★★★

‘Comedic tour-de-force which nearly brought a tear to a critical glass eye’ THE HERALD

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One Night Stand: An Improvised Musical One Night Stand

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

New musical improvised every night! Last year's sell-out hit returns, where you control the story as this exceptional troupe of singing comedians creates a brandnew show each night from audience suggestions. Live music.

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  21:35 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,19-21:  21:35 (1hr)  £9.00 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:35 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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One Thing After Another Tiani Ghosh/PBH's Free Fringe

Madogs, 38a George Street • Grid Ref: D4

'One Thing After Another' is free, offbeat upbeat sketch comedy. For free! 'Proper funny sketch show' (Guardian). Contains moderate references to mild peril. www.tianighosh.co.uk Preview Aug 2-10,12-23:  12:15 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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1000 Years of German Humour Henning Wehn & Otto Kuhnle

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

... in one hour. A ruthlessly efficient masterclass in the history and mechanics of Teutonic jolliness: gnome-juggling, wurst-eating, David Hasselhoff and an accordion. Deutschland über alles. 'Witty, ironic, dry, satirical, utterly charming' (Scotsman).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  18:40 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-14,18-21:  18:40 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:40 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Otis Lee Crenshaw Rich Hall

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

After a three-year absence, this 'supremely talented comedian' (Times) brings his Perrier award-winning alter ego back to the Fringe. 'Excruciatingly funny' (Guardian). 'An inspired comic creation ... unmissable' (Independent).

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Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  21:20 (1hr)  £11.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21,25:  21:20 (1hr)  £14.00 (£12.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17:  21:20 (1hr)  £15.00 (£13.50)  Aug 22-24:  21:20 (1hr)  £16.00 (£14.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Owen Niblock:Twisted Whimsy - Free PBH's Free Fringe

The White Horse, 266 Cannongate • Grid Ref: D6

Tired of being considered a 'nice boy', Owen is unleashing his warped side to bring you stand-up comedy with hints of darkness and highlights of whimsical nonsense. 'Inspired and offbeat' (Chortle). 'Ground-breaking' (Scotsman). www.owenniblock.com Aug 2-10,12-17,19-23:  17:45 (50mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Oxford Imps Oxford Imps

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

The Oxford Imps return with their 'Whose Line Is It Anyway'-style improvised comedy extravaganza! Fun, frenetic, and different every night! 'The best improvised comedy that I have ever had the pleasure to witness' - ***** (ThreeWeeks).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  15:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-21,25:  15:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  15:00 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Oxford Revue: Bonfire of the Ottomans The Oxford Revue

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Picture a stage. Now picture it with people on it. This is just a taste of what the Oxford Revue have in store for you. An hour of quick-fire sketches from this esteemed student comedy group. 'Sure' (Time Out).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  18:05 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11,13-14,18-21:  18:05 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:05 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Pagagnini Yllana

Universal Arts Theatre, Freemason's Hall, 96 George Street • 0131 220 0143 • Grid Ref: D3

Combining Yllana's famous slapstick humour with Ara Mailikian's virtuoso musicianship, 'Pagagnini' pokes fun at the quirky world of concertos and orchestral skulduggery, taking you on a fast-paced romp through a mixture of the world's bestloved music. Wordless, ageless, great fun! Aug 13-15,19-22,25:  19:05 (1hr 10mins)  £12.00 (£8.00)  Aug 16-17,23-24:  19:05 (1hr 10mins)  £14.00 (£10.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Pajama Men:Versus vs Versus Second City and Fringe Management

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

In this much anticipated return of the Pajama Men, a father saves his daughter from her rescuers. Perrier best newcomer award shortlist, Double Act Award winner. 'Absolute comic genius!' - ***** (Scotsman). BBC Critic's Choice.

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  19:40 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:40 (1hr)  £13.00 (£12.00)  Aug 4-7,12-14,18-21:  19:40 (1hr)  £12.00 (£11.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Pam Ann - Terror at 41,000 ft Pam Ann

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

'To spend an hour in Pam Ann's vampish company is like being held hostage on a plane filled with laughing gas' (Telegraph). 'The funniest flight attendant you ever did meet' (Time Out). 'Cruelly funny' (Madonna).

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Preview Jul 31:  21:00 (1hr)  £10.00  Aug 1-7,12-14,19-20:  21:00 (1hr)  £16.00 (£14.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,21-24:  21:00 (1hr)  £17.00 (£15.00)

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Pappy's Fun Club: Funergy

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Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

If.comedy best show nominees 2007. The Fun Club's back! 'A joyously upbeat hour of fast-paced shenanigans' (Chortle). Can we save the Fun Club from another unspecified crisis? 'Extraordinarily fresh and funny ... glorious stuff' (Times). www.pappysfunclub.co.uk

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH KARUSHI MANAGEMENT PRESENTS

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  18:40 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21,25:  18:40 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17:  18:40 (1hr)  £13.00 (£11.50)  Aug 22-24:  18:40 (1hr)  £14.00 (£12.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

ALL THE THOUGHTS I’VE HAD SINCE I WAS BORN

‘The highest achiever Edinburgh has seen this decade.’ SUNDAY TIMES

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‘A comic alchemist turning the banalties of the everyday into glittering laughter.’ THE INDEPENDENT

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Paramount Comedy Presents: 'An Englishman, Irishman, Scotsman And Welshman' in Association With the Comedy Unit A Comedy Unit Production

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, 28 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

New and improved Englishman, Irishman and Scotsman comedy, now with added Welshman. Four of the nation's hottest up-and-coming comics make you laugh 'til your sheep farts ... Aug 3,10,17,24:  22:30 (1hr)  £7.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Patrick Monahan Time Bandit Patrick Monahan

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

My name is Patrick Yousiph Monahan ... and I'm a lateaholic. If you or any of your relatives suffer from this illness join me in my show. 'Smartest comic on the Fringe' (Scotsman). 'Manic physical comic' (Guardian).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  20:35 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-12,14,18-21:  20:35 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:35 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Paul Kerensa - iPaul:The Great Playlist Challenge

Pegabovine: Polite Club

Underbelly's Baby Belly,The Caves, Niddry St South, off Cowgate • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Sirs - Britain's politest company respectfully request your attendance at a gathering of songs, sketches and delight. 'Witty and fast-paced' (Scotsman); 'Guaranteed to put you in a good mood' (EdFestMag); ***** (ThreeWeeks). www.pegabovine.co.uk

Pegabovine

Good Sense of Humour in Association With Noel Gay Artists

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

12 months. 12 genres. One hard year. Writer of BBC1's 'Not Going Out' (British Comedy Award nominee) presents a tale of love, karaoke and guilty pleasures. 'Ingenious' (Evening Standard); **** (Chortle); **** (Metro). Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  19:00 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-12,14,18-21:  19:00 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:00 (1hr)  £11.50 (£10.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Mick Perrin for Just for Laughs Live

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Paul Merton and his highly acclaimed Impro Chums are wonders of nature. Impro Chums take audience suggestions and create cascades of fantastic tumbling laughter. Most of the time. 'Consistently funny' (South Wales Echo). Aug 8-10,15-17,22-23:  16:30 (1hr)  £14.50 (£13.00)  Aug 11-12,14,18-21:  16:30 (1hr)  £13.00 (£11.50)

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The People versus Jerry Sadowitz Jerry Sadowitz

At last! Your chance to put the world to rights, with the only chat show where you are the guests ... Talk, rant, recommend or slag any subjects you like. No topics offlimits - book early! Aug 15-16,21-24:  23:55 (1hr)  £12.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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People Will Talk: An Improvised Play

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Paul Merton's Silent Clowns Mick Perrin for Just for Laughs Live

Filmhouse, 88 Lothian Road • 0131 228 2688 • Grid Ref: F3

Paul Merton presents Buster Keaton in the uproariously funny 'Sherlock Junior' - shown on the big screen. Plus hilarious extracts featuring Chaplin, Laurel & Hardy and Harold Lloyd, all beautifully accompanied by Neil Brand on piano. Aug 8-10,15-16:  14:00 (1hr 30mins)  £14.50 (£13.00) (£8.00 C)  Aug 11,13-14:  14:00 (1hr 30mins)  £13.00 (£11.50) (£8.00 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Udderbelly's Pasture, Bristo Square • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: F5

Paul Merton's Impro Chums

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Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  13:30 (55mins)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,12-14,19-21,25:  13:30 (55mins)  £7.00 (£5.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  13:30 (55mins)  £8.00 (£6.50)

Spontaneity Shop

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

Five performers and five audience suggestions make five unique characters interwoven in unexpected ways. Touching, funny, dramatic, personal. Brilliantly combines the excitement of improvised comedy with the impact of good storytelling. 'Hugely entertaining' (Evening Standard). Preview Aug 11-12:  17:30 (50mins)  £5.00  Aug 13-24:  17:30 (50mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Pete Firman - FlimFlam

PAUL RICKETTS & BUFF WOOD - WOOD PUSHERS

Underbelly Productions By Arrangement With Objective Talent Management

Nicol Edwards, 29-35 Niddry Street • Grid Ref: E5

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

From the stages of the West End, Royal Opera House and National Theatre comes a splinter-sharp comedy show polished to perfection. Featuring storytelling, film, music and erotic pine-stripping. 'Amusing' (Time Out). www.upthearts.com

Following a hugely successful Edinburgh 2007, comedian/magician Pete Firman returns with a jaw-dropping all-new show! 'Simply fantastic' (Time Out); 'Firman is a delight' (Independent); 'Definitely hot property' (List).

Up the Arts Comedy/PBH's Free Fringe

Aug 2-12,14-18,20-23:  20:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Paul Tonkinson - The Anti Mid-Life Crisis Paul Tonkinson

Time Out award winner; 'Brilliant' (Independent); 'Perky, cheeky and charismatic' (Mirror); 'Engaging and witty' (Sunday Times). Savour as Tonkinson wrestles with family, God, corporate fear and the absurdity of the no-bread sandwich. www.paultonkinson.com

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Peter Buckley Hill's Free Fringe

The Canon's Gait, 232 Canongate • Grid Ref: D6

12th year: same old formula. Four comedians a night, plus award winner PBH ('Fringe Legend' [Guardian]). The show that started the Free Fringe. Always different; seldom dull. Guest compere Wednesdays. www.buckers.co.uk/perflist.html Aug 2-23:  21:35 (2hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)

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Pay Peanuts! for Ed Aczel, John Smith and Dave Nicholls PBH's Free Fringe

Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket • Grid Ref: E4

Winners and finalists in competitions including/hosted by: BBC, 'So You Think You're Funny', Hackney Empire, FT New Act of the Tax Year 2006/2007 and Auditor of the Week. Aug 3-11,13-18,20-24:  21:20 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Peter Buckley Hill and Some Comedians XII

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  20:15 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2-7,11,13-14,18-21,25:  20:15 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:15 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  19:25 (55mins)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11,13-14,18-21:  19:25 (55mins)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:25 (55mins)  £11.50 (£10.50)

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Phil Ellis - 'Why I bathe in Ajax' - free Phil Ellis/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Meadow Bar, 42-44 Buccleuch Street • 0131 667 6907 • Grid Ref: F6

Astonishing family tales! Amazing flights of fancy! Experience an hour of pure fun in the unique world of this surreal, effervescent comedian. 'Brings to mind Harry Hill at his most chaotic' (Chortle). www.freefestival.co.uk Jul 31-Aug 9:  15:05 (50mins)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Philip Escoffey: Six Impossible Things Before Dinner

Pear-Shaped Afternoons - Free

Jeremy Meadow for Something for the Weekend Ltd

The White Horse, 266 Cannongate • Grid Ref: D6

Mind reading - it's just not possible. Is it? Maverick showman Philip Escoffey will challenge everything you believe to be true - live. Mindboggling, baffling and utterly compelling. 'F**k me!' (Jeremy Clarkson). www.6impossiblethings.co.uk

Brian and Krysstal/PBH's Free Fringe

Brian and Krysstal showcase their summer collection of Fringe favourites. Drop-ins, drop-outs, weird and wonderful comedy acts plucked from the streets of Edinburgh. 'A unique comic experience you really have to sample' (Chortle). www.pearshapedcomedy.com; wwwfreefringe.org

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Aug 2-9,11-23:  16:00 (1hr 30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  17:20 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,11,13-14,18-21,25:  17:20 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  17:20 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)

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Phil Kay

Gilded Balloon Productions Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

' ... dazzled and hypnotised the audience, presenting one of the greatest comedic odysseys I've ever witnessed ... chasing any wisp of an idea which drifts across his consciousness ... when he hits form like this, Kay truly is a mesmerising headf**k genius' (Time Out).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  22:45 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 3-7,11,13-14:  22:30 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17:  22:30 (1hr)  £11.00 (£10.00)  Aug 19-21,25:  23:45 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  Aug 22-24:  23:45 (1hr)  £11.00 (£10.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Phil Kay - Greatest Hits Gilded Balloon Productions

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Phil's twentieth festival sees him serve up a selection of the most sure-fire, best ever 'routines' and fabulous, out-there stoner sense, as well as the all-new, revolutionary 'one-liner - shortest joke in the world' section. Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  18:45 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 3-7,11:  18:45 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 8-10:  18:45 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Phil Nichol - 8 Nights Only Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club, 5 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

This year, multi-award winner Phil presents a back-to-basics stand-up show. No theme, no story, no band, nothing fancy, just jokes and funny songs. 'Exhilarating, incredibly funny and clever' - ***** (Scotsman). Aug 1-2,8-9,15-16,22-23:  19:45 (1hr)  £10.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Picasso at the Lapin Agile Arkle Theatre Company

Mayfield Salisbury Church, 1a Mayfield Road • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: H6

You've seen Steve Martin's comedy acting, now revel in his comedy writing. Science and art collide in this fast-paced mix of the lucid and the loopy, performed by this acclaimed Edinburgh company. Aug 11-16:  18:15 (1hr 30mins)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Pippa Evans and other lonely people Pippa Evans

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Lonely? No friends? Join Pippa (who 'almost stole' the Hackney Empire New Act 2008 [Metro]) for the show that might save your life. ' ... original ... funny songs ... wouldn't have guessed she was a character' (Chortle).

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Plested And Brown In Health And Stacey Plested and Brown

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Epic jungle romance stamped with government health warning. From big screen to small stage, the only thing missing is Danny DeVito. From creators of 'Minor Spectacular' and 'Hot Pursuit'. 'Impeccable comic timing' (Scotsman). Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  16:20 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,12-14,18-21:  16:20 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  16:20 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Pluck:The Titanic Show Pluck

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Hallelujah! Pluck is back! The world's silliest string trio pays hilarious tribute to the musicians who famously played on, featuring the biggest peanut on the Fringe; and no Celine Dion! Director Cal McCrystal. 'Gloriously funny' (Scotsman). Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  16:40 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11,13-14,18,20-21,25:  16:40 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  16:40 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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A Poet's Work is Never Done Luke Wright

Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

'The hard-working heir to John Hegley' (Guardian) tackles his poetic to-do list. 'Visceral, poignant and riotously funny verse' (Scotsman) from 'the best young performance poet around' (Observer). ***** (Herald); **** (Scotsman); ****(List). Aug 10-16:  21:00 (1hr)  £7.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Political Animal

Avalon Promotions and Underbelly Productions

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

The Fringe's only and unquestionably best political stand-up gig returns from Radio 4 to cajole naughty planet. Different, top-class bill every night, hosted by Andy Zaltzman. Previous acts include: S Lee, M Thomas, R Newman, C Addison, R Brand, G Wool, D Kitson, R Howard, P Sinha, R Herring. Preview Aug 2:  22:30 (1hr 20mins)  £5.00  Aug 3,6-10,13-17,20-24:  22:30 (1hr 20mins)  £10.50 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Polsom and Sankey Podcast P.S. Productions/PBH's Free Fringe

Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket • Grid Ref: E4

Every day your glamorous hosts interview a different comedian to discover the truth behind the laughter.Your chance to experience live radio! Expect plays, sketches, probing questions and death. Aug 2-9,11-16,18-23:  12:15 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

European premiere

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A Portrait of Shazia Mirza Shazia Mirza

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

As seen on 'F**k Off I'm a Hairy Woman', 'Miss Real World' and 'Have I Got News For You' (all BBC), New Statesman Award-nominated columnist. 'Rave reviews' (Telegraph). 'Groundbreaking and very funny' (Evening Standard).

Preview Jul 30-31:  21:35 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 1-4,6-7,11-14,18-21,25:  21:35 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:35 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Posh Dosh and the Proper Geezer goHERO

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Free stand-up ... Brad Cad and Charlie Jenkins - Britain's polar opposites of the social scale. Student loans to breaking bones, experience two comedians that would normally only collide during a burglary. 'Winning double act' (Scotsman). Aug 16-25:  20:30 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)

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Pot Noodle The Musical Mother Vision

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

Join our heroes Steve and Digger for a rip-snorting, irreverent musical adventure through the murky world of fast food. David Sant of Peepolykus invites you to tuck into a delicious recipe of comedy, songs and beheaded celebrity chefs.

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  22:30 (1hr)  £5.50  Aug 2-7,12-14,19-20,25:  22:30 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,21-24:  22:30 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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POW!

Lentil Productions

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

Who would win in a fight? Batman or Superman? Definitely not Robin. A sketch show that explores the questions that have baffled scholars for decades. Set in quirky surroundings, a group of vibrantly clad superheroes go about their day. Aug 11-24:  23:55 (50mins)  £7.50 (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Pros From Dover Pros from Dover

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Hey you! Do you like ghosts, cake, some light strangling and afternoon shows? Do you hate ... er ... Hitler? Then you're our target audience. Spend sixty crepuscular* minutes in the company of Britain's most effulgent* sketch group. (*Adjectives generated electronically).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  16:25 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11,13-14,18-21:  16:25 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  16:25 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Pub Stock

Pleasance Theatre Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

A Glastonbury-style festival in a bar! Comedians, bands, circus performers, DJs, massages in the Healing Field and even some mud! No 1 Critics' Choice (Times). The Fringe's most original late-night show transfers after sell-out London run. Aug 10,17,20,24:  00:45 (1hr 45mins)  £8.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Puppets On Prozac St George's Medics Revue

Sweet Grassmarket, Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: E4

Snappy, sardonic sketch show guaranteed to keep you on your toes. Even the limpwristed will wet themselves with laughter before they can reach an NHS-funded, smoking-free toilet. Contains offensive material and strong language. Aug 18-25:  17:20 (45mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Quincy: Single Mum Edcom8

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

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Being a geezer's geezer, Quincy finds himself doing what women have been doing for years: raising children alone. He quickly realises it's as easy as finding the G-spot. But he's enjoying trying. As seen on Paramount.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  21:15 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21:  21:15 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:15 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

MICK MICK PERRIN PERRIN FOR FOR

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Race Off

Comic Angels Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

To know them you must become them ... Sajeela Kershi, Asian desperate housewife ... Brett O'Shaughnessy, angry Cockney geezer. In multicultural Britain, have racial stereotypes become redundant? Are we really that different? A hilarious show about the experiences of these two diverse comedians. Jul 31-Aug 9:  12:50 (30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 11-25:  22:50 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Random Observations of a Gap Year Student see page 68 for show information

Lucy Drever

Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket • 0131 225 8961 • Grid Ref: E4

Wry, witty and irreverent review of a gap year. Smug gapper pokes fun at the people encountered from working in an Edinburgh doctor's surgery to travelling in South America. Aug 11-16:  19:30 (1hr)  £7.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Rants of Ringo Gregory O'Connor

Rocket @ Demarco Roxy Art House, 2 Roxburgh Place • 0871 750 0077 • Grid Ref: E6

Enjoy a hilarious dose of negativity as a retired teacher vents his anger at children and the human race. Ringo takes you on a fun-filled journey through a wasted life. Aug 18-23:  17:10 (40mins)  £7.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Raymond Mearns - Shaggy Dog Stories Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, 28 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

The Scots comedian and actor invites you along to enjoy a new hour of great storytelling and sharp, incisive gags. One of the UK comedy circuit's best MCs. 'A legendary raconteur' (Evening Times).

Preview Jul 31:  19:40 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Aug 1-10,12-24:  19:40 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Real Daniel O'Donnell Show Presents:The Clock Hour Real Daniel O'Donnell Show

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Imagine a show ... wrong! From the makers of Michael Legge ('Always inventive and funny' [Time Out]), 'The Trap' ('sheer comedic genius' [Scotsman]) and 'The Congress of Oddities' ('surreal deconstructionist brilliance ... wonderful' [Chortle]). www.myspace.com/danielodonnell

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  23:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  23:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  23:00 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Rebus McTaggart: CrimeWarrior Festival Highlights

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Back for one week only with his sell-out 2007 show, List's best breakthrough act, Richard Thomson, brings you more McTaggart. Ecclefechan's sole defender of the law ineptly tackles a grisly new case. 'Pitched perfectly throughout' (Evening News). Aug 18-21,25:  16:00 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 22-24:  16:00 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Avalon Promotions

see page 23 for show information

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Ever done a job you hate so much that visits to the toilet are the highlight? Jen Brister (BBC Radio 6 Music) and Clare Warde ('Touch Me, I'm Karen Taylor' and 'Laura Ben and Him', ITV2) are feeling the pain.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  13:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-19,21,25:  13:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  13:00 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Reduced Edinburgh Fringe Impro Show Scratch

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

2007 sell-out show returns. Improvised comedy from the pages of the Fringe brochure. See this summer's hits as they were never intended. 'Side-splittingly funny' (Guardian); 'Great entertainment' (Stage); 'Wonderful ... ingenious ... perfect ... best troupe around' - ***** (Threeweeks).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  18:40 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:40 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  Aug 4-7,11-14,18-21:  18:40 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Reginald D Hunter - No Country for Grown Men Mick Perrin for Just for Laughs Live

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

'A masterful, playful comic ... Hunter gets more ideas into his 50 minutes than some comics manage in a career' (Times). 'Breathtaking ... keeps the audience hanging on his every word' (Evening Standard).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  23:15 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 3-7,11,13-14:  23:15 (1hr)  £12.00 (£11.00)  Aug 8-10:  23:15 (1hr)  £14.00 (£12.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Return of The Free Mouseketeers - Free! Electric Mouse Comedy/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Jekyll & Hyde, 112 Hanover Street • 0131 225 2022 • Grid Ref: C4

Back from hibernation and funnier than ever, the Mouseketeers return to tickle your ribs and leave you rolling in the aisles. Don't miss one of the funniest hit comedy shows of 2007! www.freefestival.co.uk Jul 31-Aug 25:  16:25 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Return of the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

2007 official sell-out, back with a brand-new show. 'A hoot' (Scotsman). 'Hilarious ... the Abbott and Costello of the sock world' (Time Out). 'Utterly irresistible' (Stage).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  20:45 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-21:  20:45 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:45 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Rhod Gilbert Rhod Gilbert

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Multi-award-winning Welsh misery (Rhod Gilbert) and award-winning mince pie (Mince Pie) collaborate at last. Every ticket sold 2005/06/07. 'You'll be laughing yourself silly' (Metro). 'Master of comic control' (Times).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  20:00 (1hr)  £7.00  Aug 2-5,7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  20:00 (1hr)  £12.50 (£11.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:00 (1hr)  £13.50 (£12.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Rhona Cameron

Gilded Balloon Productions Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

After a sell-out run at the Fringe last year, Rhona Cameron returns for one week only. 'She has mastered the art of creating great comedy ... wonderful, engaging, feelgood, laugh-out-loud funny show.' - **** (Scotsman). 'A performance masterclass' - **** (Chortle). Aug 18-20,25:  19:30 (1hr)  £11.50 (£10.50)  Aug 22-24:  19:30 (1hr)  £12.50 (£11.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Richard Crawford Presents Dick Biscuit Private Eye and Special Guests Crawford, Hardisty, Needle

see page 30 for show information

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

Schizophrenic Dick Biscuit and his 'Brain Club' get together to solve bizarre crimes without falling out in the process. 'Hard and fast like a stiffy on a scooter' (Minge). Jul 31-Aug 10:  20:20 (1hr)  £6.50 (£5.00)  Aug 11-24:  21:50 (1hr)  £6.50 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Richard Herring - The Headmaster's Son Avalon Promotions

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

What's worse than being a podgy, swotty, virginal schoolboy? How about your dad's the headmaster too? 'Oh F**k, I'm 40' star relives childhood embarrassments and examines psychological repercussions on adult life. 'Smart and effective' (Chortle).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  19:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2,4-7,11-14,18-19,21:  19:30 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:30 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Richard Sandling and Stuart Goldsmith in 'Kiosk Of Champions' - Free Richard Sandling and Stuart Goldsmith/PBH's Free Fringe The Canon's Gait, 232 Canongate • Grid Ref: D6

Sandling (SYTYF winner 2007; 'Joyful, funny, clever' [Kate Copstick]) and Goldsmith ('Intriguing and invigorating' [Scotsman]; 'Pitch-perfect' [Chortle]) combine their not inconsiderable talents in a new sketch show. Offbeat, accessible, harmless. Aug 2-11,13-24:  17:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Richard Sandling - VHS 3:Video Nasty Good Sense of Humour

Underbelly's Baby Belly,The Caves, Niddry St South, off Cowgate • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

2007 SYTYF winner and video-only rental shop owner returns with more stories of video appreciation, stand-up comedy misadventures and all things cultish.Yeah! 'Joyful, funny, clever' (Kate Copstick). 'Funny and entertaining' (List).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  20:35 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-12,14,18-21:  20:35 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:35 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Rich Hall: Fifty-Cent Words Rich Hall

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

The Perrier Award winner reads a collection of short stories and tall tales from the best-selling 'Things Snowball' and his forthcoming book 'Magnificent Bastards'. Jul 31-Aug 7,12-14,18-21,25:  13:05 (1hr)  £12.00 (£11.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  13:05 (1hr)  £13.00 (£12.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Rick Shapiro - Wild Card Mick Perrin for Just for Laughs Live

The GRV, 37 Guthrie Street • 0131 220 2987 • Grid Ref: E5

One of the most innovative and surreal comedic artists to date. Electric. Manifested energy. Crafted lucidity. Eclectic sexuality. With use of words that embody an all-out rejection of social conformity. Hardcore at heart; join him.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  19:45 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:45 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  Aug 4-7,11,13-14,18-21:  19:45 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Rob Deb: Dork Knight Returns - Free Show Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Jekyll & Hyde, 112 Hanover Street • 0131 225 2022 • Grid Ref: C4

One year later and back in black, the festival's No 1 comic-book guy comes to drop the cowl and lift the cape on a crisis of infinite mirth! Call on 07908 880297. www.freefestival.co.uk Jul 31-Aug 25:  21:25 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Rob Deering Boobs 2008 Underbelly's Baby Belly,The Caves, Niddry St South, off Cowgate • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Feminist. Tit man. Balancing the two can be hard. Really hard. 'As sharp and versatile as a Swiss Army knife, Rob Deering is one of the best performers currently on the circuit' (Independent). www.robdeering.com

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JASON DAN WENDY COOK NIGHTINGALE WASON

EASILY THE BEST VALUE LATE NIGHT COMEDY ON THE FRINGE thestand.co.uk

Avalon Promotions

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  20:20 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2,4-7,11-14,18-19,21:  20:20 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:20 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50)

KEVIN BRIDGES

THE STAND COMEDY CLUB 0131 558 7272

see page 94 for show information

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Rob Heeney - No Pressure robheeney.com/PBH's Free Fringe

The Canon's Gait, 232 Canongate • Grid Ref: D6

Following his sell-out debut show, 'I'm Better Than My Dad', Rob returns with laidback stand-up, stories and occasional complaining. Agree with him if you like. Laugh if you want. No pressure. 'Definite must see' (Chortle). Aug 2-11,13-24:  20:25 (55mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Rogue's Handbook Rogue's Handbook

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Three hairy blokes. Two with talent. One sketch show. Twisted. Surreal.Violence. Talking bears. Sexy (incredibly). Supernatural. Toilets. Telephones. Kilts. Time travel. Heroic sacrifice. Bullies. Music. Explosions. Satirical (almost). Stupidity. Transvestism. Beards. Sixty minutes. No fat chicks. Aug 11-25:  15:50 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Rosie Wilby: I Am Nesia Rosie Wilby

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

Frustrated science graduate embarks on an investigation into the human memory, but can't help being distracted by playing games and telling her life story. Funny Women finalist. 'Excellent' (Time Out); 'packs a punch' (BBC.co.uk). www.rosiewilby.com Preview Aug 1-2:  17:00 (50mins)  £5.00  Aug 3-9,11-24:  17:00 (50mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Roy Walker - Goodbye, Mr Chips Roy Walker

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

At last, the 'King of Deadpan' makes his festival debut. From humble beginnings to hosting one of TV's greatest game shows, 'Catchphrase'. This man truly is show business. 'Snake Charmer' guaranteed. Book early!

Preview Jul 31:  18:00 (1hr)  £10.00  Aug 1,3-7,11-14,18-21,25:  18:00 (1hr)  £12.50 (£11.50)  Aug 2,8-10,15,17,22-24:  18:00 (1hr)  £15.00 (£14.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Rule of Three - Sketchual Healing Rule of Three

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Straight from their sell-out West End hit, 'Rule of Three' bring some sketchual healing to cure the Edinburgh hangover. 'Fresh, unique sketches ... sexy. A great night out' (Voice) 'Fast-paced, anarchic fun ... Recommended' (Time Out).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  12:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  12:00 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  12:00 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Rules of Drama and Suspense with Bronya and Siony Bronya and Siony

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

A playful, off-beat comedy exploring drama and ... suspense. Be scared, be very scared, not that scared, now you've scared us, let's all calm down and have a biscuit. www.bronyaandsiony.co.uk

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  16:20 (50mins)  £5.00  Aug 2-11,13-25:  16:20 (50mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Run Man Show

14/4/08 Joe 1 Donnachie/PBH's Free Fringe The Mercat Bar, 28 West Maitland Street • 0131 225 8716 • Grid Ref: E1

Comedian, athlete, performance artist and spiritual anarchist Joe Donnachie runs 10 kilometres. Enjoy his endorphin-fuelled discourse. The only show at this year's Fringe performed on a running machine. Learn more at ChuckleTube.com.

Edward Aczel

Aug 2-3,5-10,12-17,19-23:  21:00 (55mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)

Do I Really Have To Communicate With You? The Times

“A GENIUS ANTI-COMIC… TRULY AN ORIGINAL AND INSPIRED MESS” Time Out

“THE FUNNIEST THING I’VE SEEN ON THE FRINGE” Jimmy Carr

“A NEW FORM OF MINIMALIST STAND-UP… UNLIKE ANYTHING YOU’VE SEEN BEFORE” Chortle

16.05 www.fringe2008.com

see page 48 for show information

Smirnoff is the sponsor of Underbelly and not any of the shows performing there.

“ONE OF MY FAVOURITE FRINGE EXPERIENCES”

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Russell Howard: Dingledodies Avalon Promotions

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

Still unfashionably fond of humanity, Russell's back with his fifth new show. 'You'll find more laughs here than many comedians manage in an entire career' (Metro). www.russell-howard.co.uk www.myspace.com/russellhowardcomedian Aug 20-24:  22:30 (1hr)  £14.00 (£12.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Russell Kane: Gaping Flaws Avalon Promotions

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Last year was a sell-out critical orgy of success, and he's back for more. Strap in for some super-speed sunderings, cod sociology, and fizzy rants at the smug pretentious elites who stink of dips.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  20:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-19,21,25:  20:00 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:00 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Russell Kane presents Fakespeare:The Lamentable Tragedie of Yate's Wine Lodge Avalon Promotions

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Imagine if everyone in Southend-on-Sea spoke in Shakespearean English. Acclaimed comedian Russell Kane presents his four-hander play in the 'Fakespeare' style, as seen on Paramount Comedy.

see page 53 for show information

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Sean Grant and Tiernan Douieb

The Dragonfly, 52 West Port • Grid Ref: F4

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

After years away, Pab and Dan return to the Fringe with a night of new amusements. Rambunctious, bizarre and often ribald. Bathe in lives lived, love gone wrong and the wonder of free comedy.Yes, friend, it's free!

Two rising stars, one great show! Sean's deadpan world - hilariously inventive, sometimes cynical, nonsense. Winner, 2007's Scottish Comedian of the Year. Tiernan's brilliantly fast-paced, energetic style showcases an appealing, clever, surreal wit. 'Top class!' (Chortle).

Dan McKee & Pab Roberts/PBH's Free Fringe

Gilded Balloon Productions & MZA

Preview Aug 2-3:  21:50 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 4-10,12-17,19-23:  21:50 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  22:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-4,8-9,15-16,22-24:  22:00 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  Aug 5-7,11-14,17,19-21,25:  22:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Sally-Anne Hayward - Cyril Good Sense of Humour

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Holyrood Too @ Faith, 207 Cowgate • 0131 225 9764 • Grid Ref: E5

Sean Lock & Friends At The Fringe

A modern village-life fairy tale from the FHM Comedy Award winner. 'Fabulous; a quick wit with a warm and edgy charm' (BBC.co.uk). Warning: contains maypole dancing, murder and damson jam. www.sallyannehayward.co.uk

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

Preview Aug 1-2:  16:00 (50mins)  £3.00  Aug 3-12,14-24:  16:00 (50mins)  £5.00 (£4.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Sammy J in The Forest of Dreams Sammy J & Heath McIvor

Sean Lock & Friends at the Fringe

Join Sean Lock and friends for two free shows of big, big comedy recorded for Radio 2. Last year guests included: Alan Carr, Michael McIntyre, Marcus Brigstocke and Jon Richardson. Ticket info: www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/comedy. Aug 11:  20:30 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  Aug 11:  22:30 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

The Secret Fantasies of Alice Pobbs, Aged 35 1/4

The smash-hit of the 2008 Melbourne Comedy Festival comes to Edinburgh! A show for anyone who was force-fed Disney films as a child. It's a musical. For adults. With puppets.

Sweet Grassmarket, Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: E4

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  18:00 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,12-14,18-21:  18:00 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,17,24:  18:00 (1hr)  £11.50 (£10.50)  Aug 15-16,22-24:  18:00 (1hr)  £13.50 (£12.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Various Artists

Chambers Management

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

At first she was afraid, she was petrified. Whatever, no one's dead. Glorious mumsy filth from 'one of the hottest things in stand-up' (Herald). 'Her laughter rate is exceptional' (Scotsman). No kids allowed.

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A two-woman dish of satirical songs and fantastical yet familiar female characters. Join Alice as she chews over life and biscuits and extracts some crumbs of comfort. Biscuits included.

Secret Midnight Gig

Sarah Millican's Not Nice

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  19:15 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,11-12,14,18-21:  19:15 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:15 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.00)

Lippy Lyrics

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Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

We have absolutely no idea who will be on, but we have some big-name comedy chums who we can persuade to come and perform - a mystery for audience and organisers alike. It'll be an adventure!

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  00:05 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  Aug 3-5,7-12,14-19,21-23:  00:05 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Seven Quid Comedy Cabaret

School of Comedy Comedy

The Stand Comedy Club with Frog and Bucket

Last year's sell-out sensation is back with a brand-new sketch show for adults performed by 12- to 16-year-olds ... catch the 2008 stars of BBC's 'Comedy Shuffle' and their own Channel 4 comedy show - now!

Two of the UK's best independent comedy clubs present the biggest value comedy show on the Fringe. Featuring Kevin Bridges, Jason Cook, Dan Nightingale and Wendy Wason. Four comics, 80 minutes, seven pounds, immeasurable laughter.

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, 28 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Aug 18-24:  13:40 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Scott Capurro Goes Deeper

Aug 1-2,4-9,11-16,18-23:  22:30 (1hr 20mins)  £7.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Underbelly Productions

7 Sins

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Scott Capurro died on 27 April 2007 in Walton-on-Thames. It was there, while delivering a precarious rant on the condition of everything, including Julie Andrews and AIDS, that a fat man rushed the stage, brandishing his useless sensibilities.

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  21:15 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11,13-14,18,20-21:  21:15 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:15 (1hr)  £11.50 (£10.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Sean Choolburra 'Live & Deadly' Sean Choolburra

Sweet ECA, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place or Lady Lawson Street • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F4

Australia's funkiest and cheekiest contemporary black comedian will yarn, rap, didgeridoo and dance. Fresh from Melbourne Comedy Festival 2008. 'A winning formula: stand-up, stories and deadly dancing' (Adelaide Advertiser); 'hilarious storytelling' (Age). www.seanchoolburra.com Jul 31-Aug 4,6-10,13-17,19-24:  17:25 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Fringe Management True tales of envy, greed, gluttony, wrath, pride, lust and sloth. 'Fantastically entertaining!' (Toronto Star). 'Funniest night I'd had all year.' (San Francisco Weekly). 'Hilarious, witty, sophisticated!' (Winnipeg Sun). 'Perfectly campy!' (Winnipeg Free Press).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  15:00 (1hr)  £1.00  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-21,25:  15:00 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  15:00 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Seymour Mace in Testamental - Bible Stories Told By an Idiot Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club II, 16 North St Andrew Street • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

The Bible's mad and I want to tell you all about it. Adam and Eve, Moses, Jonah and more, including that nutcase who started it all: God! May contain blasphemy.

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Preview Aug 1:  13:20 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Aug 2-10,12-24:  13:25 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Shaggers

Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Meadow Bar, 42-44 Buccleuch Street • 0131 667 6907 • Grid Ref: F6

A late-night, no-nonsense show with a revolving line-up of the best festival comedians telling shagging stories. Male, female, gay, straight, and everything in between - we all like to shag and we've all got funny stories to tell. Free. Jul 31-Aug 25:  23:50 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Shambles

Dead Duck Productions

Rocket @ Demarco Roxy Art House, 2 Roxburgh Place • 0871 750 0077 • Grid Ref: E6

York's improvised comedy troupe debut at the fringe this year, bringing their own brand of high-energy comedy with them. Featuring unique takes on classic improvisational games, and several brand-new ones, 'The Shambles' aren't to be missed.

Preview Jul 31,Aug 2:  23:40 (50mins)  £3.00  Aug 4,6-7,9,11,13-14,16:  23:40 (50mins)  £7.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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'Sheality'

Scarlet Lights Theatre Company/PBH's Free Fringe Nicol Edwards, 29-35 Niddry Street • Grid Ref: E5

'Sheality: A Woman's 'Reality''. Fresh from the River Humber, five sexually frustrated, satirical fishwives have come to slap you in the face with a dose of 'Sheality'. A unique and thought-provoking sketch show. www.myspace.com/scarletlights Aug 2-12,14-19,21-23:  19:15 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Shitty Deal Puppet Theatre Company's Complete Guide to the Arts Axis of Evil Productions

The Vault, 11 Merchant Street • 0131 510 0022 • Grid Ref: E5

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2008 premiere! Dirty, swearing puppets Mr Doper and Bobby examine the Arts in search of meaning, hope, and sharks in tanks. Strong language, Barbie nudity and shitloads of chocolate syrup. Preview Aug 1-3:  22:25 (40mins)  £8.00 (£6.00)  Aug 4-10,12-17,19-25:  23:15 (40mins)  £8.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Shitty Deal Puppet Theatre Company's Complete History of Oppressed People Everywhere! Axis of Evil Productions

The Vault, 11 Merchant Street • 0131 510 0022 • Grid Ref: E5

2007's shittiest Fringe sell-outs return! Join Mr Doper and his motley crew of puppets with Schadenfreude on a magical voyage of human misery. 'Anarchic, messy, and gloriously silly' (Chortle). Aug 4-10,12-17,19-25:  00:15 (40mins)  £8.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4

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Shrimps Improv: Catch of the Day! Shrimps

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

This ludicrously amusing improvisation collective is fresh off the boat. Every show is a unique adventure, relying on audience suggestion to provide a smorgasbord of comedy meats and cheeses. Expect pandemonium and wet undergarments! Aug 11-24:  22:20 (1hr 15mins)  £7.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Shrimps Improv: Workshop of the Day Shrimps

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

Feel like taking the plunge into comedy improvisation? In one hour the Shrimps will guide you through the basics of improv. Cast your rod into our comedy lake and see what comes up flapping. Aug 12,14,16,18,20,22:  11:00 (1hr)  £5.00 (£4.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Simon Brodkin is Lee Nelson Avalon Promotions

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Character comedy at its brilliant best: an hour with Lee Nelson (star of Al Murray's forthcoming ITV sketch show and BBC3's 'The Wall'). 'Genius' (Independent). 'Masterful' (Scotsman). 'Magnificent' (Herald). 'Scintillating' (List). 'Prodigious talent' (Times). www.myspace.com/leenelson69

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  20:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-19,21,25:  20:30 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:30 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Simon, Helen, Nick & Pete Call a Conclave and Elect the New Pope Vatican

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Midnight Mass mayhem. Join your fellow cardinals at the conclave to end all conclaves. Expect a hymn, some Latin, and the odd exorcism. Celibates only. BYO Bible. Amen. Aug 2,7-9,14-16,21-23:  00:05 (1hr)  £10.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Simon Munnery's AGM 2008 Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club, 5 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Simon Munnery: born in London, raised in Watford, died all over the place. Hunterjournalist, woodsman, instinctive engineer, partial eunuch, master of chickens returns to kiss flying moment and do aubergine sketch. With Mac drumming hopefully.

Preview Jul 31:  17:30 (1hr 10mins)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Preview Aug 1:  16:15 (1hr 10mins)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Aug 2-10,12-25:  16:10 (1hr 10mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Simply Fancy Pig Island

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

An engagingly absurd, delightfully funny piece of playful theatrical brilliance. 'Don't let the sublimely realised comedy blind you to the febrile inventiveness of its language and staging, that most theatre ... doesn't get close to.' (Time Out, Sydney).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  21:15 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-21,25:  21:15 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:15 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Sing-Along-A-The-Joy-of-Sex

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Smurthwaite-Mulholland/PBH's Free Fringe The Canon's Gait, 232 Canongate • Grid Ref: D6

2008 Hackney Empire finalist Kate Smurthwaite and professional musician-turnedTake home a piece of Fringe 2008 comic Mulholland return the Mile Fringe to bring you another hour of catchy Visit David the Fringe Shop on the to Royal original songs about the ins and outs of the old in-out. 'High quality, not to be missed' (ThreeWeeks). Aug 2-9,11-16,18-23:  23:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Singing Sous'Chefs, Alive Again! The Singing Sous'Chefs

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

Hilarious musical, interactive time-travelling adventure with three Italian chefs. 'A really classy act' (William Wilson, Lyth Arts Centre); 'musicality and life-enriching' (Rod Clements, Lindisfarne). Directed by John Nicholson of the side-splitting Peepolykus Theatre Company. Aug 4-9:  16:30 (1hr 10min)  £10.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Sketchatron

www.sketchatron.co.uk Bedlam Theatre, 11b Bristo Place • 0131 225 9873 • Grid Ref: F5

The sell-out sketch comedy showcase returns, featuring the best troupes from across the festival. Presenting highlights from their shows and exclusive material. Hosted by fantastic double act Dmitri and Vassily. Critics' Choice (Time Out). Weekly line-up online: www.sketchatron.co.uk.

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Sketchy Beast

Paper Bag Equals Yes! C soco, Chambers Street and Cowgate • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E5

Paper Bag Equals Yes! force their sketchual assault upon you. Come, fear the music man! Oggle antique porno! Police brutality! Sociopaths! Funk! All convene! All entertain! An hour to sit and guffaw! 'Excellent ... superbly funky moves' (Durham21. co.uk). www.myspace.com/paperbagequalsyes Aug 10,16-17,23-25:  16:40 (1hr 10mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 11-12,18-19:  16:40 (1hr 10mins)  £6.50 (£5.50)  Aug 13-15,20-22:  16:40 (1hr 10mins)  £7.50 (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Slap,Tickle and Squeak Slap,Tickle and Squeak

Underbelly's Baby Belly,The Caves, Niddry St South, off Cowgate • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Delight! Daredeviltry! Deformity! It is 1908.Vaudevillian performers Slap, Tickle and Squeak walk a razor's edge between ruin and glory. An improvised comedy spectacular featuring freaks, daredevils and all the wonders of the Edwardian age. www.slapinthefacetheatre.com

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  17:15 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,12-14,18-21:  17:15 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  17:15 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Slutty Livin' Jonathan Hellyer

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

With a voice like an angel and the sharpest claws in the business, Livinia mimics the voices of a host of singing stars and gives her own, fabulously filthy view of the world.

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  23:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-3,5-7,12-14,19-21:  23:00 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  23:00 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Sound & Fury's 'Cyranose!' Sound & Fury

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Award-winning Sound & Fury parody Cyrano, in Vaudeville style! Rave Review Award winner, Adelaide Fringe 2008. 'The love child of Monty Python and Dr. Seuss' (Advertiser, Adelaide). 'Best of Fringe!' (total sell-out!), Winnipeg Fringe 2007. ***** (Winnipeg Free Press). www.soundandfury.org

Preview Aug 1-2:  19:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-21,25:  19:00 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:00 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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South By South Wales Good Sense of Humour

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Direct from the valleys, join Wales' finest up-and-coming talents: award-winning Elis James, storytelling man-mountain Matt Price, and the principality's own jokesmith brothers, Josh and Henry Widdicombe. Bring your own cawl.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  17:15 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  17:15 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  17:15 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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SOWERBY & LUFF - SEX TIPS FOR PANDAS Comedy 365/PBH's Free Fringe

The Dragonfly, 52 West Port • Grid Ref: F4

Cocktails and comedy. Join Georgina and Brian for happy hour. Sketches, pub games, and surprise guests. Podcast recorded daily for iTunes. Sponsored by Kalashnikov Vodka. 'Very funny' (Time Out). 'Fluent twaddle' (Radio Times). Aug 3-23:  18:40 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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So You Think You're Funny? Gilded Balloon Productions

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Thrill as the latest clutch of startling new acts battle it out for the prestigious comedy crown. Heats compered by a different comic each night will have stand-ups battling for a place in the final! Heats - Aug 3-5,9-12:  22:30 (1hr 30mins)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Final - Aug 21:  21:00 (2hrs 30mins)  £14.00 (£13.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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So you Think You're Funny? - 21st Birthday Gala Gilded Balloon Productions

Gilded Balloon @ Festival Theatre Edinburgh, 13-29 Nicolson Street • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: E5

Gilded Balloon's famed comedy competition for newcomers, 'So You Think You're Funny?' is celebrating 21 years of discovering the UK's most successful comedians. Hosted by previous comperes and featuring past winners and runners-up - don't miss this! Aug 13:  20:00 (2hrs)  £25.00

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Spank

James & Leon and Underbelly in Association With Comedybox Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Back again! The late-night show of the Fringe. Awesome comedians, sexy DJs, controlled anarchy and booze. 'What all comedy nights should be' (Stewart Lee).

Preview Aug 1:  00:00 (4hrs)  £8.00  Aug 2-3,10,17,24:  00:00 (4hrs)  £13.50 (£12.50)  Aug 4-7,11-14,18-21:  00:00 (4hrs)  £10.00 (£9.00)  Aug 8-9,15-16,22-23:  00:00 (4hrs)  £14.50 (£13.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Spare Tyres and a Tier

Linsay Duncan and Ayse Jamieson Laughing Horse @ Meridian, 138-140 Leith Walk • 0131 555 3084 • Grid Ref: A6

Two enthusiastic slimming club leaders tell their public of the consequences of the greatest love of all: food. Will you take out that gym membership or will you return to the fridge for another bite? Aug 10-25:  20:30 (40mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

European premiere

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The Special Reserve Comedy Gala Pleasance Theatre

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

In its 4th year, a fantastic case of vintage comedy comprising this year's top acts. Previous line-ups included We Are Klang, Russell Howard, Fat Tongue, Idiots of Ants, Tim FitzHigham. See website for 2008 line-up! Aug 20:  18:00 (1hr 30mins)  £10.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Stand Late Club Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club, 5 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Late-night Fringe comedy at its best. Eight superb showcases from Scotland's favourite club. Five comics, two hours, late bar. Different sizzling selection nightly. 'Best value in town' (Evening News). 'They keep the laughs coming' (Times). Aug 1-2,8-9,15-16,22-23:  23:45 (2hrs 15mins)  £12.00 (£10.00)  Aug 28:  21:00 (2hrs 30mins)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Aug 29:  21:00 (2hrs 30mins)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 30:  21:00 (2hrs 30mins)  £12.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

World premiere

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Stand-Up For Freedom

Presented by Amnesty International in Association With the Co-operative Bank Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Mound Place • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: E4

Due to massive demand, the legendary Amnesty benefit is back with two nights jam-packed with the best comedy in Edinburgh! A festival must-see, compered by Ed Byrne. Full line-up to be announced. For latest info visit www.amnesty.org.uk/edinburghfestivals.

see page 77 for show information 98

Aug 6,13:  00:00 (1hr 30mins)  £14.50 (£12.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Stand-up Stories Assembly

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

Join your favourite Fringe comedians and other intriguing festival personalities as they delight in remarkable stories. Funny, thoughtful and engaging, this new Assembly show delves into the core of all great performance and comedy - the story itself! Aug 8-9,15-16,23-24:  23:45 (1hr)  £13.50 (£12.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Stand-Up Virgins

Crashnburn Theatre/PBH's Free Fringe Voodoo Bar, 8 Torphichen Place • Grid Ref: E1

All new, first-time comedy virgins - what could go wrong? Be there free to find out! A fantastic, all-action show that offers great value for money! Free-free-free-free-free! Aug 18-19:  15:40 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

World premiere

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Stan Stanley - Vintage Andrew Stan Stanley

Holyrood Too @ Faith, 207 Cowgate • 0131 225 9764 • Grid Ref: E5

Stan is really called Andrew. It's what his dad calls him, 'Andrew? Andrew! Stop it Andrew! Stop pulling faces at the cat!' Warm stand-up storytelling with big laughs. 'The crowd devour his observations' (Stage); 'genuinely funny' (Chortle).

Preview Aug 2:  21:15 (50mins)  £3.00  Aug 3,5-10,12-17,19-24:  21:15 (50mins)  £5.00 (£3.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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European premiere •

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Stephen Grant - Second Stephen Grant

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

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Totally new show for 2008 - attacking society's obsession with winning, and vitriol towards failure. All the critics love him (***** [Chortle 2007]), except Metro. He's won proper comedy awards too. Book early. Sell-outs quite likely. Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  18:00 (1hr)  £6.00 (£6.00)  Aug 2-5,7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  18:00 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:00 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.50)

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World premiere •

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Stephen K Amos - Find The Funny Stephen K Amos

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

New comedy from star of 'Live at the Apollo' (BBC), 'Royal Variety Show' (ITV). Sell-out 2005/06/07. 'You'll laugh until you actually cry' - ***** (Sunday Express). 'Fuelinjected comedic brain ... achingly funny' - ***** (Scotsman). Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  21:40 (1hr)  £8.00 (£8.00)  Aug 2-5,7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  21:40 (1hr)  £14.00 (£12.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:40 (1hr)  £15.00 (£13.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Stephen K Amos - Weekend Chat Show Stephen K Amos

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Premiere chat show on the Fringe. Total sell-out 2006/07. ' ... great variety show featuring a diverse range of performers and gloriously resided over by the immensely funny and charismatic host' - **** (EdFest Mag). Aug 1-2,8-9,15,22:  23:30 (1hr)  £12.50 (£10.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Steve Awesome Comedy Show Mt3 (One Vision) Ltd

The Space@Venue 45, 39 Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • Grid Ref: D5

Life through the warped eyes of the clinically insane. Bafta award-winning radio host, his mediocre, careworn dancers and lacklustre supporting artists. Featuring Acoustic Plus, the folk/alternative sensation and guests. www.mt3pro.com Jul 31-Aug 2,4-9:  21:00 (45mins)  £6.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

sunday Enjoy over 200 Fringe acts for FREE 10 August at the Meadows

see page 43 for show information

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shop Take home a piece of Fringe 2008 Visit the Fringe Shop on the Royal Mile

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Steve Day - Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Good Sense of Humour/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ The Argyle, 15-17 Argyle Place • 0131 221 9759 • Grid Ref: H5

Steve Day's wife thinks he should quit comedy. Should he? You decide. ***** (Chortle); **** (Scotsman); **** (ThreeWeeks). 'Absolutely wonderful' (Stage). Sunday Times Pick of the Week. Free. Aug 1-9:  20:20 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

World premiere

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Steve Hall:Vice-Captain Loser Avalon Promotions

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

We Are Klang's least memorable member's stand-up show. If.comedy and Barry Award nominee. Another prick in BBC3's 'The Wall'. 'Breathtaking comic firepower' (Scotsman). 'Stand-up as it should be' (List). Show title actual quote from actual dad.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  20:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-19,21,25:  20:30 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:30 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Steve Williams:The Ultimate Worrier Avalon Promotions

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Following Edinburgh 2007 sell-out success, Steve returns with a show fraught with high-calibre humour, smeared with fun and marinaded in life. So why is he worrying? 'One of Britain's best stand-up performers' - ***** (Fest).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  19:15 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-19,21,25:  19:15 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:15 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Stewart Lee: Scrambled Egg Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club, 5 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Old material and new, in random order. Work in progress towards a television project. 'I couldn't decide if I loved or loathed him as I shuffled out with my confused neighbours' (Victoria Wilcox, Derby Evening Telegraph). Aug 3-7,10-14,17-21,24:  19:45 (1hr)  £10.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

see page 86 for show information

World premiere

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Storytellers' Club

C Presents: Storytellers' Club at the Establishment

C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: D5

Each week, comedians gather around our 'campfire' to tell tales that'll blow minds and break hearts. 'Magical haven of intelligent comedy' - **** (Broadway Baby). ''Storytellers' Club' is what makes the Comedy Festival so special' (TheGroggySquirrel.com). 'Magical idea' (Metro). www.myspace.com/storytellersclub Aug 2,9,16,23:  23:45 (1hr 30mins)  £8.50 (£5.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Stuart Black - Pale & Confused An After School Club Production

Holyrood Too @ Faith, 207 Cowgate • 0131 225 9764 • Grid Ref: E5

Intelligent, twisted, dark, and very funny. Stuart Black's solo show is a provocative and heartwarming look at life. 'Skillful delivery ... one to watch' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Warm, engaging and dangerously funny' (Rip It Up). Preview Aug 1-2:  20:00 (50mins)  £3.00  Aug 3-10,12-17,19-24:  20:00 (50mins)  £5.00 (£4.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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European premiere •

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Summat an' Nowt Olivia Neville

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

A comedy sketch show written and performed by Lancashire lass Olivia Neville.A chorus of colourful characters humorously reveal the unfortunate outcomes of daily life. 'Real comic talent ... a welcome relief' (Buxton Festival Fringe Comedy review, 2007).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  14:50 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-12,14,18-21:  14:50 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  14:50 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Supper Club

Assembly & Strut N Fret

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

The Supper Room in the Assembly Rooms kicks off its first late-night club - a mix of comedy, music, items from the best shows, acrobatics and gyrating dance. Every night will see a different line-up. For the best late-night haunt in town, look no further. Jul 31-Aug 24:  00:00 (1hr 30mins)  £10.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Susan Calman - Maybe It Is Your Fault Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, 28 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Ever lost your job, lover or sanity, and blamed someone else? Face your flaws and take it like a Calman ... Scottish Bafta winner, 2007. 'A wee lassie ... a big future' (List).

Preview Jul 30,Aug 1:  15:10 (1hr)  £6.00 (£5.00)  Aug 2-10,12-24:  15:10 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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Tania Edwards, Sometimes Interrupted - Free Tania Edwards/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club, 7 Baxter's Place, Leith Walk • 0131 556 9628 • Grid Ref: C6

Stand-up comedy from London comedienne Tania Edwards. Comedy circuit favourites will also be dropping in for surprise performances throughout the week. This will give Tania the chance to refresh at the bar.Very funny. Aug 9-17:  15:20 (55mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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A Tan's a Tan For A' That! Eric Davidson

The Space@Jury's Inn (V260), 43 Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • Grid Ref: D6

Eric Davidson brings his exciting blend of comic verse to Edinburgh. From Wayne Rooney to Tommy Sheridan, nobody is safe from this man's razor-sharp doggerel. 'Eric Davidson commands attention!' (Edinburgh Evening News). Aug 13-16,20-23:  21:35 (1hr)  £5.00 (£4.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

World premiere

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The Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit 2008 Waverley Care

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

A top night of comedy with proceeds going to Waverley Care - supporting people living in Scotland with HIV. Previous line-ups included Michael McIntyre, Rhod Gilbert, Jason Byrne and Lucy Porter. Aug 12:  20:00 (1hr 30mins)  £11.00 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

World premiere

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Presents 2 Shows For The Price of 2!

ART OPPRESSION

Tartan Special: Barry & Tommy's Scottish Comedy Allstars

Tartan Special/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Meridian, 138-140 Leith Walk • 0131 555 3084 • Grid Ref: A6

Barry McDonald and Tommy Mackay present an extravaganza of Caledonian comedy and music. Special guests and free shortbread every night! 'Enthralling' (Sunday Herald). 'Packed full of gags' (Evening News). www.tartanspecial.com Jul 31-Aug 16:  17:50 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

World premiere

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Complete Guide To The Arts (40mins) Complete History Of Oppression (40mins) THE VAULT Preview: August 1-3 at 22:25 | £8 (£6) August 4-10, 12-17, 19-25 at 00:15 | £8 (£6) The Vault (Venue 29) August 4-10, 12-17, 19-25 at 23:15 | £8 (£6) The Vault (Venue 29) 11 Merchant Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2QD | Box Office: 0131 510 0022 | www.paradise-green.co.uk | www.edfringe.com

see page 95 for show information

Tea and Cake II: In The Gateau Tea and Cake

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

The unquestionably talented Tea and Cake are back. Expect more 'unique and intelligent comedy' (London Lite) from this fearless foursome. 'Definitely ones to catch up with in 2008' (Scotsman). 'Recommended' (List).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  15:50 (50mins)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,12-14,18-21:  15:50 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  15:50 (50mins)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Tealights Are For lovers Leeds Tealights Comedy Collective

‘Nautical but Nice’ - Ronnie Golden ‘Everyone loved him, simply hilarious’ - Lancashire Evening Telegraph ‘Eric - Just one name but a shed load of talent!’ - Rib Tickla ‘Genius’ - GSOH

Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

Leeds University's flagship sketch comedy troupe return to the Fringe for your pleasure. If music be the food of love, play on. If sketch comedy be the food of sex, dinner is served. 'Refreshingly vulgar' (Scotsman). Aug 10-25:  13:30 (45mins)  £7.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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Holyrood too @ Faith 207 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JD • 3-24 August 3pm • www.rarebirdsprod.com

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Teddy Bares

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Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, 28 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Scottish comedian Teddy presents his autobiographical Edinburgh solo debut. From the comic described as 'a class act' (Chortle); 'talented, thoughtful humourist' (Skinny); 'estimable' (Scotsman); 'impressive' (Metro); 'quite brilliantly funny' (Edinburgh Evening News); 'making a splash' (Evening Times).

Preview Jul 30:  18:10 (1hr)  £5.00 (£4.00)  Jul 31:  15:10 (1hr)  £5.00 (£4.00)  Aug 1-10,12-24:  22:40 (1hr)  £6.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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Teechers

University of Lincoln Drama Society

Sweet ECA, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place or Lady Lawson Street • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F4

Let us take you back to being 15 again and experience a year at Whitehall High. Originally written by John Godber, we show you the ups and downs of this interesting school. Aug 18-25:  13:30 (1hr 30mins)  £7.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Teen Comedy Improv Backstage - Ireland

Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge • 0131 510 0022 • Grid Ref: E5

Teen comedy by teens, for teens. A recipe for total, hilarious mayhem. Open-minded parents/adults may also gain 'street-cred' by joining their teens. Aug 12-17:  19:45 (1hr)  £7.00

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Terry Milligan's 'Bringing in the Sheep' Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club, 7 Baxter's Place, Leith Walk • 0131 556 9628 • Grid Ref: C6

Variety comedy at its finest. Sketches and characters that will have you laughing all the way. A great way to start the day! 'Fun-filled show' (Yahoo.com). 'Genius' (ThreeWeeks). www.freefestival.co.uk Aug 2-16:  12:00 (50mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

0131 668 1633

9:15

www.katerobbins.co.uk

PM 30TH JULY TH AUGUST 24 (NOT 11TH AUG)

www.rbmcomedy.com

see page 155 for show information

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Terry Saunders BBC Radio 4

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Raconteur Terry Saunders presents the story of Reg, a pensioner who, realising late in life that things would be so much better if he had a long-lost son he'd never heard of, sets out to get one. Aug 13:  14:00 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Terry Saunders - Figure 8 Good Sense of Humour

Underbelly's Baby Belly,The Caves, Niddry St South, off Cowgate • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

'First class storyteller and raconteur' (Time Out).Terry returns to the Baby Belly with a story of a man who sees people's futures, his own mortality and the death of Elliott Smith. 'Unapologetic melancholic whimsy' (Scotsman). www.terrysaunders.co.uk

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  18:05 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,12-14,18-21:  18:05 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:05 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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That Needs Cleaning

Comedy and That/PBH's Free Fringe

The Canon's Gait, 232 Canongate • Grid Ref: D6

Edinburgh University Revue returns after 2007's sell-out run with new wild, weird and wonderful sketches and stand-up. 'Raw, unadulterated talent ... I was in shock and awe' - **** (ThreeWeeks). 'A cross between Footlights and League of Gentlemen' - **** (Fresh Air). Aug 2-24:  14:25 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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They Shoot Roos, Don't They? Three Ps in a Pod

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

A satirical tale about the epic day-long struggle of a chirpy Canadian backpacker, fast realising that hostels can be the graveyard of ambition. The play's absurdist style ensured sell-out audiences at the Melbourne Fringe 2007. Aug 18-24:  18:05 (50mins)  £7.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

European premiere

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The 30 Year Itch

John Cooper/PBH's Free Fringe The Canon's Gait, 232 Canongate • Grid Ref: D6

A debut stand-up show about growing up, moving on, flaring up, flaking out, the joy of geekdom, and getting by with a skin condition. 'Has the audience smiling immediately' (Chortle). Free. www.johncooper.org.uk Aug 2-11,13-24:  19:15 (55mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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This is Not a Subject for Comedy Ivor Dembina/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Admission free, gentiles half price. Celebrating 60 years of Israel, your favourite part of America. 'Profound but also terribly funny' (Guardian). 'Crackling one-liners' (Scotsman).'Laugh? I almost converted' (Crucifixion Times). www.thinkbeforeyoulaugh.com Aug 2-25:  18:05 (50mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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This Show Belongs To Lionel Richie No 1: Sketch Show This Show Belongs to Lionel Richie see page 43 for show information

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

'An hour of genius' - **** (Metro 2007). All-new show. Same R&B legend. Still nothing to do with Lionel Richie. Aug 3-7,11-12,14,18-21:  15:45 (50mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  15:45 (50mins)  £9.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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This Show Belongs to Lionel Richie No 2: Stand-Up This Belongs to Lionel Richie/Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ Meadow Bar, 42-44 Buccleuch Street • 0131 667 6907 • Grid Ref: F6

Happily running their own comedy club, they found out that they belonged to Lionel Richie. No bad thing. Enjoy quality stand-up from people possessed by genius. Aug 1-12,14-24:  18:50 (55mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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This Show Belongs to Lionel Richie No 3: Up Arthur's Seat This Belongs to Lionel Richie

Arthur's Seat, Arthurs Seat, Holyrood Park • 07704 863286 • Grid Ref: E6

The biggest venue in Edinburgh and the world's biggest R&B legend combine to bring you Simon Munnery, Josie Long and more in this unique, delightful outdoor show. Aug 16:  14:00 (45mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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This Show Belongs to Lionel Richie No 4: Dial-a-Sketch This Belongs to Lionel Richie

We Come to You,Various Locations • 07807 164987 • Grid Ref:

The sketch show that comes to you! Call 07807 164 987 (13:00-14:00) for a live sketch delivered straight to you, wherever you are - street, cafe, bar, on the bus ... Aug 3-12,14-24:  13:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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This Show Belongs to Lionel Richie No 5: Comedy Mob This Belongs to Lionel Richie

We Come to You,Various Locations • 07807 164987

Come and be part of a mass guerilla comedy sketch - a comedy mob. Meet in Princes Street Gardens by the Scott Monument (the gothic spire) and await instructions. Aug 8,15,22:  14:00 (20mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)

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This Show Won't Change Your Life (But It Will Make You Laugh)

Jill Baxter, Kevin Ball, Andy Learmonth, David Blair/PBH's Free Fringe The Mercat Bar, 28 West Maitland Street • 0131 225 8716 • Grid Ref: E1

Four up-and-coming comedians from all around Scotland deliver their finest material in short, sharp sets in this free hour-long show. Not to be missed. Aug 2-23:  19:45 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Those Young Minds

Leicester Comedy Festival and CVM Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

2003 Edinburgh award winner returns with 'an instant classic' (BBC Five Live). John Ryan celebrates fatherhood and the vital role of dads. 'Hilarious and heartwarming' (Time Out). Aug 14-15:  18:45 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.00)

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The Tiger Lillies' 7 Deadly Sins The Tiger Lillies

The Spiegel Garden, George Square Gardens • 0131 667 8940 • Grid Ref: F5

A sinful punk cabaret bursting with dark and devious theatrics from Olivier Awardwinning Tiger Lillies, with Nathan Evans and Ophelia Bitz. 'Devilish but delicious' (Evening Standard). 'The filthiest show in town' (Telegraph). Preview Aug 7:  21:45 (1hr 10mins)  £10.00)  Aug 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-30:  21:45 (1hr 10mins)  £17.00 (£14.00)  Aug 12-14, 19-21, 25, 27-28:  21:45 (1hr 10mins)  £15.00 (£13.00) 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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Tillerpop

Matt Tiller/PBH's Free Fringe The Canon's Gait, 232 Canongate • Grid Ref: D6

Struggling to be good in the 21st century? Matt is. Listen to his quirky songs of modern stupidity and feel better about yourself. Just don't be smug about it. ' ... endearingly shambolic ... all good fun' (List). www.tillerpop.com Aug 9-24:  15:40 (55mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Tim FitzHigham Tim FitzHigham

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

New show from multi-award winner Tim FitzHigham, the man who brought you 'Paper Boat', 'Untitled', 'Kama Sutra' and rowed the Channel in a bath. 'Beguiling' (Telegraph). 'Inspired' (List). 'Hidden gem' (Guardian). www.fitzhigham.com

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  18:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-5,7,11-14,18-19,21,25:  18:00 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Tim Minchin - Ready For This? Gilded Balloon Productions

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Returning to Edinburgh after big-arsed tours to the US, Australia and around the UK, fleet-fingered musical comedic rambler Tim Minchin's brand new show promises to make you leave needing a wee.

Preview Jul 30-31:  21:45 (1hr)  £8.00  Aug 1-7,11,13-14:  21:45 (1hr)  £12.50 (£11.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17:  21:45 (1hr)  £13.50 (£12.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Tim Vine - Punslinger Tim Vine

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

'No one else will give you as many gags for your money' (Guardian). He's here, partners, riding on a sandstorm of laughter, all puns blazing. Tell your kinsfolk. NB: this is not a show about cowboys. Preview Jul 30-31:  18:15 (1hr)  £10.00 (£10.00)  Aug 1-5,7,11-14:  18:15 (1hr)  £15.00 (£13.50)  Aug 8-10,15-16:  18:15 (1hr)  £16.00 (£14.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Tina C - Tick My Box Christopher Green

Udderbelly's Pasture, Bristo Square • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: F5

Country music icon and global peace spokesperson Tina C is running for president of the USA. Come join the campaign for liberty, fraternity, Tina C! 'A horribly hilarious spoof' (Times). www.tinac.net Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  22:20 (1hr)  £8.00  Aug 2,5-7,12-14,18-21:  22:20 (1hr)  £12.50 (£11.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-25:  22:20 (1hr)  £14.50 (£13.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Tom Allen - A Voyage Round My Mother Tom Allen

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

The BBC New Comedy Award winner invites you to a serenely comical show about history, identity, and his mum. 'One to watch' (Times). 'Otherworldly ... a delight of raconteurship' (Scotsman). 'Wonderful' (ThreeWeeks). www.tomindeed.com Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  18:45 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,12-14,18-21:  18:45 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:45 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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amsterdam underground comedy collective presents

‘a new star is born’ --times-‘the most thrilling find of the festival... performed as if our lives depended on it’ --the guardian-‘Find out what the fuss is all about’ --the scotsman--

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Tom Bell & The Age of Rockstar Death

see page 25 for show information

Tom Bell/PBH's Free Fringe

The White Horse, 266 Cannongate • Grid Ref: D6

Last year's show was 'truly high quality' (Guardian) and 'very good indeed' - **** (Scotsman) - so this should prove fun also. It's about being 27, etc. Book early, except you can't, so just come. www.tombell.org Aug 2-4,6-11,13-18,20-23:  14:55 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

www.seymourmace.co.uk

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Tom Corbett: Universal Horror - Free Tom Corbett/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Meridian, 138-140 Leith Walk • 0131 555 3084 • Grid Ref: A6

Hi, this is my stand-up show: it's short, it's free, and features me. So please come and see my show about the horrors of life, faith, racism and monsters (will contain misfacts/gross exaggeration and lies). www.freefringe.co.uk

SEYMOUR

Aug 17-25:  17:55 (30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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MACE

Tommy and the Weeks - Powershow! Mick Perrin for Just for Laughs Live

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Gloriously surreal double act. ' ... such brilliant absurdity' (Guardian). 'Britain's most original, fastest-rising comedy duo' (Fix). 2007's cult hit returns. Eighties-suited lothario versus mittens-wearing indie kid. Prepare for ultimate powershow. Stars of BBC3's 'Comedy Shuffle'.

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  17:45 (1hr)  £5.00 (£5.00)  Aug 3-7,11,13-14,18-21,25:  17:45 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  17:45 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Bible stories told by an idiot

Tom Stade: Oh F**k, Do We Need A Title Too!

‘always fun to watch, willfully odd yet compelling’

Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club II, 16 North St Andrew Street • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

The controversial Canadian returns after 2007's ***** show with more clever, candid cursing for grown-ups! 'Big laughs from unlikeliest of topics ... gloriously funny and smart' - ***** (Scotsman). 'Jokes that bite' - **** (Independent).

Preview Jul 31:  19:00 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Aug 1-10,12-24:  21:05 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Scotsman

thestand.co.uk

2-24 Aug (not 11)

1.20pm

THE STAND COMEDY CLUB 0131 558 7272

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Tom Wrigglesworth: I'm Struggling To See How That's Helping CKP By Arrangement With Comedy Store Management Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Many things appear to be on our side. Join the SYTYF winner and Chortle best newcomer nominee railing against quick-fix solutions, miracle cures and granules. No-strings stand-up. Six-string guitar. www.myspace.com/tomwrigglesworthcomedian

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  18:00 (1hr)  £5.00 (£5.00)  Aug 2-7,11,13-14,18-21,25:  18:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  18:00 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Topical Scurvy: For Lunch - Free! Topical Scurvy/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club, 7 Baxter's Place, Leith Walk • 0131 556 9628 • Grid Ref: C6

Satirical comedy seriously deficient in vitamin C. Charlie Duncan, Tony Dunn, and Lawrence Francis present stand-up, sketches and music that loiters outside the gates of global journalism and nibbles at the codpiece of current affairs ... Aug 7-15:  13:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Trainstopping - free Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club, 7 Baxter's Place, Leith Walk • 0131 556 9628 • Grid Ref: C6

These Edinburgh comics chose not to choose life, find out why in this edgy and hilarious stand-up show featuring comedy from some of the best up-and-coming local acts. www.freefestival.co.uk

Live dedications - Bring your mobile

Jul 31-Aug 5,7-12,14-17:  17:40 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Turonimo Numpty

Grainne Maguire, Lou Sanders see page 62 for show information

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Big-hearted, silly, shambolic sketch show.You have to be very clever to seem this stupid! Performed by Gráinne Maquire ('Deadpan mastery of a 'Father Ted' script' [Chortle]) and Lou Sanders ('Natural performer, very funny' [Paul Merton]). Jul 31-Aug 15,17-23:  12:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Two American Comedians Lose Their Shirts at the Edinburgh Free Fringe Liam McEneaney & Prescott Tolk

Laughing Horse @ Meadow Bar, 42-44 Buccleuch St • 0131 667 6907 • Grid Ref: F6

Two American stand-up comedians realised they had too much money, so they decided to blow as much of it as possible bringing their acts to the UK. Jul 31-Aug 22,24-25:  12:05 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Two Birds, A Gay and A Fat Dude

Niamh Marron,Tasha K, Gearoid Farrelly and James Marsh/PBH's Free Fringe The Mercat Bar, 28 West Maitland Street • 0131 225 8716 • Grid Ref: E1

Representing the four corners of the comedic spectrum, crazy, wild, witty and smart. Four comedians present their unique take on the universe with stand-up hammered to perfection on the Irish circuit. Aug 3-23:  15:15 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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2 Comics for Free and a Guest Comic ... Also for Free PBH's Free Fringe

Nicol Edwards, 29-35 Niddry Street • Grid Ref: E5

PBH's Free Fringe 2008 presents Onkar Singh and Nadeem Rangzeb showing their agility with thingies. Sorry, I ran out of words. Aug 2-23:  14:15 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Joe Wilkinson and Diane Morgan doing stuff which is more or less a sketch show. 'Clearly destined for greatness' (Evening Standard). Winners and runners-up in the Hackney Empire, 'So You Think You're Funny', and Funny Women comedy competitions. Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  20:30 (1hr)  £5.00 (£5.00)  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-19,21,25:  20:30 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:30 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Umbrage Swain & The Magical Diamond of Ramtutiti

Annual General Meeting PRESENT 2008 TENSE

Unrestricted View & Big Smile Productions

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

It is the 1980s and the world once more is in peril. There is but one hope for mankind, a New Romantic hope. 'Umbrage Swain is rather brill' - **** (Metro). Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  19:30 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11,13-14,18-21:  19:30 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:30 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Umbrella Birds Umbrella Birds

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Return of the sketch team behind 'WC', the cult hit of Edinburgh 2007. 'Noteperfect' - **** (Chortle.co.uk). 'Brilliantly fresh, warmly funny' - **** (Metro). 'Book tickets quickly' - **** (List). 'Countless hilarious sketches without a weak minute in sight' - ***** (ThreeWeeks). Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  18:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,11,13-14,18-21,25-28,Sep 1:  18:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24,29-31:  18:00 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)

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A.L.KENNEDY

Two Episodes of Mash

‘was a revelation with her restless, witty and dark material.’ The Stage

2-24 Aug (not 11 & 18)

4.00pm

www.a-l-kennedy.co.uk

THE STAND COMEDY CLUB 0131 558 7272

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The Umbrella Show - Free Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Jekyll & Hyde, 112 Hanover Street • 0131 225 2022 • Grid Ref: C4

Sam Stone, Paul McCaffrey, Dan Allen: up-and-coming stand-ups promise protection from life's gloomy drizzle. Guaranteed sunshine. Except at night - which is when the show is. But come anyway. It's free. And in a pub. www.freefestival.co.uk Aug 10-25:  22:40 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Unbelievable?!

Catchy Monkey Productions Venue 13, Lochend Close, Canongate • 07074 201313 • Grid Ref: D6

Improbable maybe, but nothing's unbelievable. Scott Fitzgerald explains how Groucho's little brother assisted in dropping the 'Fat Man' on Nagasaki and that Churchill's gamble-aholic great-great-grandfather could've prevented a holocaust. Chaos theory proved and disproved in an hour. Nothing's unbelievable. Preview Aug 1:  19:00 (1hr)  £3.00  Aug 2-10,12-24:  19:00 (1hr)  £8.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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UP THE ARTS FREE COMEDY LOCK-IN Up The Arts Comedy/PBH's Free Fringe

The Standing Order, 62-66 George Street • Grid Ref: D4

Verity Welch and Paul Ricketts present a panoply of top festival comedians in a riot of laughter and alcohol. Come and get it, up the arts! 'Memorable and entertaining' (Time Out). www.upthearts.com for daily line-ups. Aug 2-12,14-18,20-23:  22:20 (1hr 30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Vladimir McTavish:Top Fifty Greatest Scots of All Time ... Ever! Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club II, 16 North St Andrew Street • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

Sell-out 2007. Scotland's cultural icons celebrated and debunked in an hour of irreverent satire. 'Acerbic and energetic ... the perfect balance of fun-poking satirical vim. Compulsory viewing' - **** (List). 'Superb' (Scotsman). Preview Jul 30,Aug 1:  18:40 (1hr)  £7.00 (£6.00)   Aug 2-10,12-24:  18:40 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Walking Talking Dancing Puppets Gruppo La Caldana

Greenside, 1b Royal Terrace • 0131 557 2124 • Grid Ref: C6

Lots of fun live from Florence. Three short sketches, some dance. The Italian Punch & Judy? Sort of! A bit of mime, a few laughs, some dance. All in our best English! Enjoy! Aug 4-9:  10:00 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)

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Watson & Oliver Watson and Oliver

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Following two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh festival, Watson and Oliver are back with an hour of wonderfully surreal sketches. 'Superlative sketch show' (Observer); 'A class act' (Chortle); 'Exceptional comic performers ... they are comedy evolution' (Edinburgh Guide).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  17:10 (1hr)  £5.00 (£5.00)  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21,25:  17:10 (1hr)  £9.00 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17:  17:10 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.50)  Aug 22-24:  17:10 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Wendy Wason - Things I didn't know I didn't know

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Wendy Wason

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square • 0131 668 1633 • Grid Ref: F5

Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist Wendy returns home with her solo show. Wason takes us on an hilarious voyage of discovery without really discovering anything. 'She's absolutely hysterical' (Jimmy Carr).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  20:00 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2-7,11,13-14,18-21,25:  20:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:00 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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We Need Answers Pleasance Theatre

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Sinha beat Amstell, Skinner and Long to win last year's divvy smash-hit quiz. Now Mark Watson, Tim Key and Alex Horne invite more Fringe giants to answer questions from AQA 63336 and avoid the clogs of defeat. Aug 10-17:  00:15 (1hr 10mins)  £8.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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We Smell Like America Smile and Nod

C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: D5

California's self-proclaimed greatest improv comedy team are back following their 2006 sell-out run. Quick-witted, fast-paced improvisation. Come prepared to do more than Smile and Nod. www.smileandnod.org Aug 3-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  19:10 (50mins)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 5,11-12,18-19:  19:10 (50mins)  £7.50 (£6.50)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  19:10 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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We Want A Radio Show

Men With Characters/PBH's Free Fringe The Canon's Gait, 232 Canongate • Grid Ref: D6

Any similarities between Men With Characters (Dave & Mark) and any persons living, or dead, or Men With Bananas (Mark & Dave), is entirely coincidental. 'Competent' (Chortle). BBC and independents most welcome. No Avalon. Aug 2-10,12-17,19-24:  13:15 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Wha'choo Talkin' 'Bout Willis - FREE! Dan Willis

Laughing Horse @ Meadow Bar, 42-44 Buccleuch Street • 0131 667 6907 • Grid Ref: F6

An hour of no-nonsense, crowd-pleasing comedy. 'Unpretentious, informal, bellylaughs-a-minute stand-up' - **** (ThreeWeeks). 'Sharp wit and comic timing that never fails to entertain' - **** (List). 'One of the greats of UK comedy. 9/10' (ComedyFestival.com.au). www.danwillis.net Jul 31-Aug 25:  21:20 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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'Where's Yak?'

Where's Yak? - Laughing Horse Free Festival Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 38 West Nicolson Street • 0131 667 7533 Grid Ref: F6

Yak goes in search of normality. 'Where'd it go?' Singing luggage, highwaymen, terrorism-by-numbers, desperate fishwives and Wimpy bars. Sketch comedy vs the world, in this fast-paced, satirical show. 'Inventive, witty ... damn fine show' - ***** (Broadway Baby). 'Uniquely funny' (Kate Copstick). www.wheresyak.googlepages.com Aug 2-17:  14:05 (45mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Joel Stickley & Luke Wright/Escalator East to Edinburgh Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

All the rubbish you read in a day rewritten. Adverts, newspapers, small print, spam - bad writing is everywhere. Let's fight back. Starring Aisle16's Luke Wright and Joel Stickley. 'Inspired piece of parody' (Guardian). 'Superb' (Independent).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  16:55 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11,13-14,18-21:  16:55 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  16:55 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Why We Ate Cliff Richard

STADE

OH FUCK, DO WE NEED A 1-24(notAug 11) 9.05pm TITLE TOO!

‘One of the best practitioners of stand-up we’ve got’ ‘Gloriously funny & smart’

thestand.co.uk

Scotsman

Chortle

‘Jokes that bite’

www.myspace.com/tomstadecomedian

Who Writes This Crap?

TOM Keenan Media & The Stand Comedy Club presents

Independent

THE STAND COMEDY CLUB 0131 558 7272

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The Roaring Boys

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Car crashes, exotic locations and the constant threat of death - like the 'Bourne' trilogy, with Cliff Richard instead of the CIA. A hilarious new show about what happens when you meet, and eat, your heroes. www.weatecliff.com Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  14:15 (50mins)  £5.00 (£5.00)  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-21,25:  14:15 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  14:15 (50mins)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Wide Asleep

Z Theatre Company The Space@Venue 45, 39 Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • Grid Ref: D5

'One or two Prozacs in your tea?' A satire peephole into the market of chemicallyinduced happiness and sleeping tablet pick-me-up enterprise. To feel 'numb' is the new black - why not anaesthetise the nation? Aug 4-9,11-15:  18:30 (45mins)  £5.00 (£3.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Will & Greg - A Sketch Show A Comedy Unit Production

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Will Andrews and Greg McHugh present a fast-paced sketch show that just wants to make you laugh, snort, splutter and bark. Stars of Channel 4's Bafta-winning 'Blowout' and 2007 festival hit 'Ugly Kid'. ***** (Chortle). 'Brilliantly inventive!' - **** (Scotsman).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  15:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-5,7,11-12,14,18-19,21:  15:30 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  15:30 (1hr)  £9.00 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Will Hodgson: Chippenham On My Shoulder Will Hodgson

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Punk rock folk storyteller returns with more tales of Spice Girl dolls, street fighters and small-town alienation. As odd as it sounds, but also funny. 'Funny and genuinely affecting' (Guardian).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  21:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-7,12-14,18-21,25:  21:00 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17:  21:00 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  Aug 22-24:  21:00 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Will Stopha is Feeling a Little Under the Weather - FREE Will Stopha/Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 38 West Nicolson Street • 0131 667 7533 Grid Ref: F6

After packed performances last year, poet Will Stopha - 'satirical and funny' (ThreeWeeks) - returns asking whether our technological, global warming age has caught a cold. Anyone else feeling under the weather? www.williamstopha.com Aug 4-10:  14:10 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Wilson Dixon Rides Again Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, 28 York Place • 0131 558 7272 • Grid Ref: C5

After years on the road, the outlaw country singer returns home to find his kids call another man daddy. New songs and stories from Cripple Creek's cowboy philosopher. ' ... more laughs than one would think possible' (Guardian). Preview Jul 31:  18:00 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50)  Aug 1-10,12-24:  18:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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WitTank: Sexy Pudding WitTank

C soco, Chambers Street and Cowgate • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E5

Desire and dessert: two reasons to undo your belt. Fast, innovative sketch comedy that's rich, original and side-splittingly runny (custard not provided). Indulge. **** (EdinburghGuide.com); **** (Chortle); **** (ThreeWeeks); **** (List). www.wittank.co.uk Jul 30-Aug 1,5,12,18-19:  18:05 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  18:05 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  18:05 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The World's Most Futile Journey Peter Buckley Hill's Free Fringe

The Canon's Gait, 232 Canongate • Grid Ref: D6

Peter Buckley Hill was 60 this year. He travelled London to Edinburgh on his new bus pass, local buses all the way. It took him days and cost a lot. These are his adventures. Aug 3-5,7-12,14-19,21-24:  18:05 (55mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Worst Zoo in Britain Tudur Owen

The Zoo, 140 The Pleasance • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

Welsh stand-up reveals his extraordinary true story. Tudur was once on the front page of a national tabloid newspaper. Behind the headlines we find deception, dangerous animals and a prominent member of the royal family. Preview Aug 1-2:  17:15 (1hr)  £3.00  Aug 3-25:  17:15 (1hr)  £7.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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X-Files Improv with Dean Haglund Festival Highlights

Underbelly's Baby Belly,The Caves, Niddry St South, off Cowgate • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Langly from the cult series improvises a new episode nightly based on audience suggestions. 'Left everyone wanting more' (Evening Standard). 'Stupidly funny ... A must for fans. Good clean fun for everybody else' - **** (List). Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  17:40 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-14:  17:40 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17:  17:40 (1hr)  £11.00 (£10.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Yorkshire Pudding Paradigm - FREE Abbcom & Laughing Horse Free Festival

Laughing Horse @ Meridian, 138-140 Leith Walk • 0131 555 3084 • Grid Ref: A6

Ingredients: take three Yorkshiremen, add stage, sprinkle original comedy, whisk together with a tablespoon of sketches and jug of improvisation. Cook for one hour and enjoy. Suitable for vegetarians, may contain nuts and ginger. www.abbcom.co.uk

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Aug 17-25:  19:05 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Your Money Or Your Life/ PBH's Free Fringe

Zoe Gardner's Fault Festival Highlights

Delete the Banjax/PBH's Free Fringe

The White Horse, 266 Cannongate • Grid Ref: D6

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Delete the Banjax and some fake celebrity friends attempt the frankly ridiculous task of trying to cure the world's diseases. Come and enjoy this unique and free sketch comedy telethon-style show. www.myspace.com/deletethebanjax

Brand-new character comedy from star of BBC1's 'Spoof!', Radio 4's 'Mouth Trap', Radio 2's 'Out to Lunch' and BBC3's 'Comedy Shuffle', and co-creator of 'The Congress of Oddities'. 'Hilarious and infectiously daft' (Stage). 'Fantastic' (Independent).

Aug 2-13,15-23:  13:55 (50mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Yourspace Scratch Nights Sweet Entertainments

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

Come and see some of the hottest new writing, old writing, comedy, music and more. Showcasing new talent from around the UK and the world - plus, give feedback on what you see. Visit www.sweet-uk.net or www.stuffedanimalsmedia.com for updated schedules. Aug 1-3,5-10,12-17,19-24:  22:00 (1hr 15mins)  £7.50 (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  17:20 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-12,14,18-21:  17:20 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  17:20 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)

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Zoe Lyons - Mangled Mantra of the Messed Up Modern Mind Zoe Lyons

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

If.comedy newcomer nominee 2007 and Funny Women Award winner returns with packed new show. 'Razor-sharp Lyons' (Observer). 'This lady has it' (One4Review. com). 'A natural talent' - ***** (ThreeWeeks).

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  19:00 (1hr)  £6.00 (£6.00)  Aug 2-5,7,11-12,14,18-21,25:  19:00 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  19:00 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.50)

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Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Zoo Idol

Avalon Promotions Guns! Guts! A girl! Crocodiles! These are all in 'Zimbani' (except the crocodiles)! A totally demented new comedy, starring Colin Hoult (Colin and Fergus), David McNeill and Clare Warde (BBC3's 'Touch Me, I'm Karen Taylor'). 'Inspired silliness' - **** (Chortle). Preview Jul 30-Aug 2:  14:45 (1hr)  £5.00 (£5.00)  Aug 3-7,11-14,18-19,21,25:  14:45 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  14:45 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Zoo Events

Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

The already legendary Fringe talent contest returns. Whether you're a singer, comic, poet, magician, chainsaw juggler, squirrel tamer, or fire snorter, our celebrity judges are waiting to be amazed or appalled. Like guilt-free, performing arts bear-baiting. Free to enter and to spectate. Aug 6,13,20:  22:30 (1hr 15mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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*Offer applicable 3 and 4 August only. Minimum booking of two full-price tickets. Concession prices not available for these dates.

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Behind The Mirror

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, 10 Orwell Terrace • 0131 346 1405 • Grid Ref: F1

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Bringing traditional Irish music, song and dance alive. A high-energy show of Irish rhythms, reels and song. With fiddles, flutes and feet, our fantastic dancers and live band promise to deliver an exhilarating dance and music experience.

Bizarre love tryst between a man, his fiancée and his mutinous mirror image ... Lecoq-trained company Ad Infinitum bring you a rare type of exhilarating physical theatre comedy. 'A well-observed, well-executed slice of entertainment' (Total Theatre).

Ad Infinitum

Absolutely Legless

Aug 14:  19:15 (1hr 15mins)  £12.00 (£10.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Aequus

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Jean Abreu Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

A mesmerising display of raw physicality and explosive movement, celebrating nature's powers of creation and transformation. 'The boy from Brazil certainly gives some good kicks' (Observer); 'Abreu possesses the ease of an animal inside its own skin' (Times). Aug 10-16:  11:25 (50mins)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Black Box Lost

The Third Hand Theatre Company The Space on the Mile@The Radisson (V39), 80 High Street • 0131 556 0476 • Grid Ref: E4

Lost in time, chasing memories, locked in obsessions. Too busy with a cup of tea to trace that grotesque path to the past. International theatre group reveals the tragicomic world of the elderly in its nakedness. 27 28 29 30 31 1 2

Alba Flamenca The Lot, 4 Grassmarket • 0131 226 000 • Grid Ref: E4

Earthy and stripped of artifice, Alba Flamenca delivers pure passion. The stunning, mainly improvised performance gets right to the passionate soul of flamenco. Virtuoso musicians, powerful dancers and unrestrained passion combine to create the joy and tragedy of flamenco.

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Gilmore Productions Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

A flamboyantly rock'n'roll music and dance comedy from Natasha Gilmore, the Catherine Tate of contemporary dance, and Quee MacArthur of Shooglenifty. A hugely entertaining and cunning pastiche of pop culture, hysterical and strikingly poetic. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

Caesar Twins

Heartbreaking story with profound anti-war message. Exquisite movement theatre, told entirely without words, in a triumph of communication. Amidst war and desperation blooms a beautiful, hopeful Korean folktale. 'Clearly masters of their craft' (Scotsman).

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Augury and Entropy HerPic Performances C soco, Chambers Street and Cowgate • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E5

Thought-provoking dance-theatre addressing displacement, home(land), climate change, endangered insects. Choreographer Hertz-Picciotto reflects on a visit to Israel, a looting expedition, family allegiances, Middle East chaos. Evocative visual images, poignant text. www.herpic.org

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Balé de Rua Balé De Rua

Udderbelly's Pasture, Bristo Square • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: F5

Extraordinary internationally-acclaimed stars of 'Royal-Variety' and 'La Clique'. 'Dazzling show of physical theatre, acrobatics and variety' (Times); 'Jawdislocatingly, mesmerically, super-humanly impressive' (Scotsman); 'Most visually spectacular show you'll see this year' (Observer). www.caesar-twins.com. Sellout 2005/6! Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  17:50 (1hr 10mins)  £7.00  Aug 2,5-7,12-14,19-21:  17:50 (1hr 10mins)  £12.50 (£10.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,24-25:  17:50 (1hr 10mins)  £15.00 (£12.50)  Aug 22-23:  17:50 (1hr 10mins)  £17.50  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Capoeira Knights: Warriors of Brazil Favelas of Hope

The World @ St George's West, 58 Shandwick Place • 07521 050265 • Grid Ref: E2

Samba! Football! Freedom! Witness Brazil's extraordinary martial art born out of slavery amid the fight for freedom, the secret of Pele's soccer skills and the musical roots of Brazil. Spectacular acrobatics, powerful percussion.

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Because It's There Velocet

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

A climber hangs halfway up a Siberian rock formation. His name is Hal. And he's screaming. 'A young company with more dash than cash ... this is what the Fringe should be about' (Lyn Gardner, Guardian). **** (Scotsman). Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  15:40 (45mins)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,12-14,18-21:  15:40 (45mins)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  15:40 (45mins)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Direct from a sell-out Paris season, the UK premiere of Brazilian dance and percussion spectacular. Featuring an exhilarating blend of capoiera, hip hop and original music, this street ballet will have you dancing in the aisles.

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  18:50 (1hr 10mins)  £10.00  Aug 2-3,5-7,12-14,18-20:  18:50 (1hr 10mins)  £15.00 (£14.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,21-25:  18:50 (1hr 10mins)  £17.00 (£15.00)

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Underbelly Productions & MZA

Aug 1-31:  19:00 (1hr 10mins)  £14.00 (£12.00) (£5.00 C)

Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Mound Place • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: E4

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Blank Album

Cho-In Theatre

Aug 1,5:  15:45 (1hr 10mins)  £7.50 (£6.50)  Aug 2-4,9:  15:45 (1hr 10mins)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 6-8:  15:45 (1hr 10mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)

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Aug 10-18:  16:30 (1hr)  £12.00 (£9.00)

The Angel and the Woodcutter

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Aug 2-9:  21:00 (50mins)  £7.00 (£6.00)

Alba Flamenca

Aug 4-24:  19:30 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.00) (£5.00 C)  Aug 9-10,16-17,23-24:  13:00 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.00) (£5.00 C)

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  12:15 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,12-14,18-21:  12:15 (1hr)  £8.00 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-26:  12:15 (1hr)  £9.00 (£8.00)

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Castle Rocks Breakdance Championships in association with Strathmore

Club Noir

Moving In Circles

Venue 150 at EICC, 150 Morrison Street • 0844 847 1639 • Grid Ref: F2

City Edinburgh, 1a Market Street • 0131 226 9560 • Grid Ref: D5

Scotland's notorious Breakdance Championships returns following critical acclaim and the sell-out 2007 event. Witness the world's best crews battle for the title! 'Plenty attitude, fresh outfits, incredible flips, spins and funky moves! 5/5' (ThreeWeeks). Aug 16:  18:00 (4hrs)  £9.00 (£8.00)

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Chess

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Damned Beautiful Pleasance Dome, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Universal Arts Theatre, Freemason's Hall, 96 George Street • 0131 220 0143 • Grid Ref: D3

2007 Dance/physical theatre male duet, based on Wilde's 'Picture of Dorian Gray'. Features a score by NYC sound-artist César Alvarez, and costume design by London College of Fashion Award winner, Kate Lane. 'Distinctive and appealing' (Independent). **** (ThreeWeeks). www.helixdance.co.uk

Set in troubled times of the Chin Dynasty this ancient Chinese tale evokes battles on the field, and in love, of warrior rivals Xiang Lu and Liu Bang. Combining Taiwanese contemporary and traditional music, dance and storytelling in English. 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Aug 16:  21:00 (7hrs)  £18.50

Helix Dance

Dansmusician Group

Aug 1-2:  13:15 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-12,14-25:  13:15 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.00)

World's biggest burlesque club - up to 2,000 people. Biggest cabaret event at the 2007 Fringe. Seven hours. Lavish, innovative, glamorous, risqué shows. Starring beautiful scene-leading performers. 'UK's best burlesque nights' (Times). 'The hot nightspot' (Black Book). www.clubnoir.co.uk 27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Club Noir

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  14:40 (35mins)  £5.00  Aug 2-4,6-11,13-18,20-24:  14:40 (35mins)  £7.00 (£6.00)

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Children of the Khmer

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Dance Base Presents ... Alan Lucien Øyen & X Factor Dance Company Dance Base

Cambodia Living Arts

The World @ St George's West, 58 Shandwick Place • 07521 050265 • Grid Ref: E2

Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, 14-16 Grassmarket • 0131 225 5525 • Grid Ref: E4

Celebrate ancient temple dances of Angkor Wat with 29 protégés of Cambodia's greatest Master Musician, Ieng Sithul, reviving culture destroyed by dictatorship and poverty. Must-see sensation of WOMAD 2008. 'A miraculous vision' (Peter Gabriel).

Beautiful contemporary dance. Alan Lucien Øyen, (winner, Nordic Choreographic Grand Prix 07) - 'In time and it will snow', with Scotland's X Factors' acclaimed 'Unspoken', exclusively reworked. www.dancebase.co.uk

Aug 1-31:  16:00 (1hr 10mins)  £12.00 (£10.00) (£5.00 C)

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The Cholmondeleys and the Featherstonehaughs present 'Dancing On Your Grave' featuring Corpse De Ballet The Cholmondeleys and Featherstonehaughs

Preview Aug 6:  16:30 (1hr 30mins)  £6.00  Aug 7,10,14:  16:30 (1hr 30mins)  £11.00 (£7.00)  Aug 8,12,15:  19:00 (1hr 30mins)  £11.00 (£7.00)  Aug 9,13,16:  14:00 (1hr 30mins)  £11.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Dance Base Presents ... Aurora Borealis Lazzi

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, 14-16 Grassmarket • 0131 225 5525 • Grid Ref: E4

With live music by composer Steve Blake and ukulele-bashing minstrel Nigel Burch, Lea Anderson presents a wonderfully witty music hall act with an ethereal twist.

A breathtaking phenomenon. Can the ordinary be transformed by wonder? A tender and understated exploration of behaviour, anticipation, and interaction. '... sheer joy ... a language of theatre you may not yet have encountered' (Scotsman).

Preview Aug 1-3:  15:00 (50mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)  Aug 4-6,11-13,18-20:  15:00 (50mins)  £11.00 (£10.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,25:  15:00 (50mins)  £12.50 (£11.50)  Aug 22-24:  15:00 (50mins)  £13.00 (£12.00)

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The Clown's Dreams - Free

Michaela Lind and Ken King and Nathan Ramos/WonderFool Theatre Group/PBH's Free Fringe Arts Complex, St Margaret's House, 151 London Road • Grid Ref: C6

The clown returns home after his late show. He goes to bed and tries to fall asleep ... Director: Felix Ivanov. Designer: Iv'Olga. Aug 4-20:  19:00 (30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Aug 20-23:  12:00 (35mins)  £5.00 (£4.00)

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Dance Base Presents ... Enclosure 44 - Humans Janis Claxton Dance

Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Road • 0131 314 0350 • Grid Ref: F1

Edinburgh Zoo's newest exhibit - humans! Performers inside an animal enclosure reveal an extraordinary display of behaviour and movement, exploring the animalistic nature within us all! Normal zoo admissions apply; no booking required. www.dancebase.co.uk

Preview Aug 5:  10:00 (8hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 6-10,12-16:  10:00 (8hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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Dance Base Presents ... Heads Up Dance Base

Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, 14-16 Grassmarket • 0131 225 5525 • Grid Ref: E4

Sample a huge spectrum of dance, blended into a new thought-provoking, surprising mix that changes everyday. The paint could still be wet on some whilst others are buffed up and good to go. www.dancebase.co.uk Aug 20-23:  16:00 (1hr 15mins)  £2.00, Aug 23:  13:00 (1hr)  £2.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Dance Base Presents ... Inbetween Cie. Willi Dorner

Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, 14-16 Grassmarket • 0131 225 5525 • Grid Ref: E4

Ironic commentary on futuristic visions in science fiction movies 'Alphaville' and '2001: A Space Odyssey'. Uncovering the performer's passion for film and intense need for empathy and deep emotions. Hardcore postmodernism from Austria's most uncompromising choreographer. www.dancebase.co.uk

see page 115 for show information

Aug 20-23:  14:00 (1hr)  £11.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

European premiere

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Danceforms' 'The 42nd International Choreographers' Showcase'

Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, 14-16 Grassmarket • 0131 225 5525 • Grid Ref: E4

Dance-Forms Productions

Triple bill of the cream of Irish contemporary choreography. Catapult Dance's amazing 'Beat Box Bingo', Fearghus Ó Conchúir's football-inspired male duet 'Match' and Legitimate Bodies Dance Company's satirical 'Hanging in There'. www.dancebase.co.uk

Rocket @ Demarco Roxy Art House, 2 Roxburgh Place • 0871 750 0077 • Grid Ref: E6

Outstanding! The dancers enjoy the difficulty of their brilliant choreography. They dance at the very edge of possibility and with a fullness of being that's rare anywhere, anytime. Don't miss it!

Dance Base Presents ... Irish Cream

Preview Aug 6:  14:00 (1hr 40mins)  £6.00  Aug 7,10,14:  14:00 (1hr 40mins)  £11.00 (£7.00)  Aug 8,12,15:  16:30 (1hr 40mins)  £11.00 (£7.00)  Aug 9,13,16:  19:00 (1hr 40mins)  £11.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

Aug 5-9:  11:00 (1hr 30mins)  £10.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

European premiere

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Dance! - Get Moving!

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Dance Base Presents ... parallel/parallels Plan B

Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, 14-16 Grassmarket • 0131 225 5525 • Grid Ref: E4

Rahway Dance Theatre

Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge • 0131 510 0022 • Grid Ref: E5

Rahway Dance Theatre is a diverse company of youth dancers, fusing ballet, jazz and hip hop, hoping to get teens moving! Aug 22-24:  20:00 (1hr 15mins)  £10.00 (£5.00)

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Created by award-winning choreographer Frank McConnell, with new live music from Michael Marra, the worlds of parallel universes are explored in a fantastic cutting-edge performance, told in dance, song, and style. www.dancebase.co.uk

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Preview Aug 6:  21:00 (1hr 20mins)  £6.00  Aug 7-10,12-16:  21:00 (1hr 20mins)  £11.00 (£7.00)

Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: B3

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Dance Base Presents ... Rosie Kay Dance Company & Odd Johan Fritzoe

Breathtaking double bill. High energy Norwegian male quartet Balls by Odd Johan Fritzoe and triumphant return of the fabulous Rosie Kay in Emio Greco/PCinspired 'Double Points K'. www.dancebase.co.uk Preview Aug 6:  19:00 (1hr 20mins)  £6.00  Aug 7,10,14:  19:00 (1hr 20mins)  £11.00 (£7.00)  Aug 8,12,15:  14:00 (1hr 20mins)  £11.00 (£7.00)  Aug 9,13,16:  16:30 (1hr 20mins)  £11.00 (£7.00)

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RSCDS Edinburgh

This show lets you experience the traditions of Scotland through dance, music and song. The classic revival-style oval hall, with the audience seated around the performers, provides an unusual and elegant setting for 'Dancing Forth'. 27 28 29 30 31 1 2

Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, 14-16 Grassmarket • 0131 225 5525 • Grid Ref: E4

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Dancing Forth

Aug 5-9:  19:30 (2hrs)  £13.00

Dance Base

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Driven

Neel de Jong Rocket @ Demarco Roxy Art House, 2 Roxburgh Place • 0871 750 0077 • Grid Ref: E6

De Jong's quest to stretch freedom's boundaries, while embracing human imperfection, is ongoing. Out of the backbone of life, avant-garde dancer/performer De Jong creates unexpected different worlds. 'Resolutely outlandish ... total artistry' - ***** (Mary Brennan, Herald). www.neeldejong.com Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  19:25 (30mins)  £5.00 (£3.00)  Aug 3-9:  19:25 (30mins)  £6.00 (£4.00)

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Bedlam Theatre, 11b Bristo Place • 0131 225 9873 • Grid Ref: F5 Aug 11-16,18-23:  10:00 (30mins)  £6.00 (£4.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Everyone We Know Unspoken Agreement

C, Chambers Street • 0845 260 1212 • Grid Ref: E5

Can the camera access something more personal and intense than face-to-face? Action after action, seeking confirmation of your existence, trying to leave something lasting and permanent behind. Watch as lives unfold, collide, sliding towards an indeterminable future. Jul 30-Aug 1,5,12,18-19:  17:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£5.50 C)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  17:00 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50) (£7.50 C)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  17:00 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50) (£6.50 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Excerpts

Flamenco Tablao

The Space on the Mile@The Radisson (V39), 80 High Street • 0131 556 0476 • Grid Ref: E4

Sweet ECA, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place or Lady Lawson Street • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F4

Foretaste Contemporary Dance Company

Artistas Flamencas

Stunning, diverse choreography inspired by Shakespeare - the greatest writer in the English language! Founded by Middlesex University graduates, this London based company combine modern music and dance. The show mixes the company's contemporary edge with classic literature. Preview Aug 17:  17:15 (1hr)  £4.00  Aug 18-23:  17:15 (1hr)  £6.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

European premiere

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Face In the Crowd

A face emerges from the crowd. The star of his own show, but just an extra in someone else's. A kaleidoscope of characters appear before your eyes. A fast, funny, visual epic.

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The Factory Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

2007 Total Theatre Award winners present a witty and poignant deconstruction of contemporary culture. Precarious' 'utterly unique and endlessly dynamic' (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine) blend of explosive physicality and cutting-edge technology creates a shifting world of dazzling imagery. www.precarious.org.uk

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Ricardo Garcia's Flamenco Flow Pleasance Dome, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Magical five-star flamenco! Buy tickets early for Ricardo Garcia's flamboyant Spanish stunner ... Critics' Choice, (Sunday Herald). 'Fascinating, high-octane, contemporary flamenco ... you can't go wrong with this. Ace!' (Guardian). 'Striking, dramatic ... knifesharp ... simply a stunner' (Argus).

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Flamenco for Lunch

The Flame of Tibet: Sacred Music, Sacred Dance Journey to the roof of the world. Discover the secrets of mystic Tibet. Featuring yaks, snow lions, 'Gyume Tantric Monks' and Fringe First award-winning 'Gangjong Doeghar' dance troupe. ***** (Scotsman) 'Genuine flowering of theatre exotica' (Independent). Aug 1-31:  12:00 (1hr 10mins)  £12.00 (£10.00) (£5.00 C)

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The Fooligan Al Seed

Fringe First winner and Total Theatre Award nominee blends dark clowning and storytelling in this grotesque and hilarious tale of a village idiot's confrontation with the figure of death. 'The clown prince of darkness ... ' (Herald). www.alseed.net

Preview Aug 1-3:  15:40 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 5-7,12-14,19-21:  15:40 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  15:40 (1hr)  £9.50 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Full Moon Show Frankenstein Pub

The Bongo Club, 37 Holyrood Road • 0131 558 7604 • Grid Ref: E6

A high energy blend of authentic and contemporary Spanish flamenco ensures a performance of 'blistering guitar and uplifting dance' (Sunday Herald). An innovative and informative fiesta with relaxed cabaret setting - optional audience participation! Audience Choice award Vancouver Fringe! Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24:  13:30 (1hr)  £9.00 (£7.50)

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Come and meet the friends of Frankenstein in this light-and-sound extravaganza! Enjoy a late-night bar bite whilst boogying to the live DJ. Beware of the monster ... it's alive! Open from 11am 'til 3am. Aug 5,7,12,14,19,21,26,28:  23:45 (45mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Girl Who Fell from the Sea Caravan Theatre Company

The Space@Jury's Inn (V260), 43 Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • Grid Ref: D6

Convicted of murdering her children with no evidence but a self-expressive diary ... criminal or simply misunderstood? Based on real events, this ongoing story is yet to be concluded. www.lsutherland.com Preview Aug 1-2:  15:05 (45mins)  £5.00 (£4.00)  Aug 4-9:  15:05 (45mins)  £6.00 (£5.00)

Ricardo Garcia's Flamenco Flow

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Frankenstein Pub, 26 George IV Bridge • 0131 622 1818 • Grid Ref: E5

Flamenco, Flamenco!

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  20:20 (1hr)  £5.00 (£5.00)  Aug 2-7,12-14,19-21:  20:20 (1hr)  £9.00 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:20 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.50)

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Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Precarious

Preview Aug 1-2:  20:30 (1hr 5mins)  £7.00  Aug 3-25:  20:30 (1hr 5mins)  £10.00 (£7.00)

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The World @ St George's West, 58 Shandwick Place • 07521 050265 • Grid Ref: E2

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

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Aug 18-24:  16:30 (50mins)  £8.00 (£6.50)

Theatrum Botanicum and Tibet Foundation

Kudos

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  11:45 (45mins)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,12-14,18-21:  11:45 (45mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  11:45 (45mins)  £9.50 (£8.50)

The tablao is where the locals meet.Typical of Spanish culture, a social and familiar place where artists come together to express themselves through flamenco. Enjoy this visual and rhythmic performance. Contemporary and traditional dance suitable for all ages.

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The Gospel of Anton DEREVO Theatre

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Return of the award-winning Russian physical theatre company. Sex, religion, politics and violence are things that Derevo's work has always avoided. These taboos are now abolished! Don't look around ... look into the recesses of your heart ...

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  11:30 (55mins)  £9.00  Aug 2-7,11,13-14,18,20-21,25:  11:30 (55mins)  £11.50  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-25:  11:30 (55mins)  £12.50  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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The Gymnast

The Empty Space and Jane Arnfield in association with Northern Stage, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

1975: the West danced to 'Bye Bye Baby'; Nixon bellowed drunken orders; Cambodia went dark. Physical, beautiful, unflinching theatre telling of the time of the Khmer Rouge and lessons still unlearned. Co-directors Jane Arnfield and Nigel Charnock. www.theemptyspace.org.uk

Preview Jul 30-Aug 1:  14:30 (1hr 20mins)  £5.00  Aug 2-7,11-12,18-21:  14:30 (1hr 20mins)  £10.00 (£8.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-23:  14:30 (1hr 20mins)  £11.50 (£9.50)

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Hamlet Episode

InvAsian Festival: Akademi's Daredevas

Rocket @ Roxburghe Hotel, 38 Charlotte Square • 0871 750 0077 • Grid Ref: D3

clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

Akademi South Asian Dance UK

Daegu City Modern Dance Company The hidden story of 'Hamlet' - 'Hamlet Episode'. Modern people's confessions to their identities. A strong and fresh message of hope! Various spectacles which are newly interpreted in the language of dance! Aug 11-16,18-23:  20:00 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.00)

World premiere

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London-based Akademi unites pioneering young British and international talent whose contemporary interpretations of time-honoured styles of Kathak and Bharatanatyam will inspire audiences and set the stage on fire with fresh, modern takes on traditional Indian dance. Aug 3-9:  20:15 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50) (£6.50 C) Aug 17-25:  11:30 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50) (£6.50 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Hemingway's Havana

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InvAsian Festival: Arirang Party

Havana Ball

The World @ St George's West, 58 Shandwick Place • 07521 050265 • Grid Ref: E2

Lunatic Company

Return to the Cuba of the fabulous fifties: the age of Mambo and the Cha-cha-chá. Spend a magical night in the Floridita Bar, with mojitos, daiquiris, gangsters and showgirls. Starring salsa dancers and legendary musicians from 'The Bar at Buena Vista'.

clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

Aug 1-31:  20:30 (1hr 10mins)  £12.00 (£10.00) (£5.00 C)

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DOT 504/Czech Republic @ the Fringe 2008

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InvAsian Festival: Asmâkam - The Quest

Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

A dreamy ballad of sexual dependency, inspired by Milan Kundera and challenging the human body's physical and emotional borders. Phenomenal choreography by Josef Frucek and Linda Kapetanea (formerly of Ultima Vez) for the first Czech contemporary dance company.

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Aug 3-25:  22:45 (1hr 15mins)  £16.00 (£12.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Holdin' Fast

Preview Aug 1-2:  13:00 (50mins)  £8.00  Aug 3-10,12-17,19-25:  13:00 (50mins)  £10.00 (£8.00)

Another Korean extreme musical dance spectacular, direct from its hit run in Seoul, featuring world-class percussionist Choi So-Ri with a combination of street/ tap/martial arts dance crews who'll guarantee you'll party the night away. Simply, breathtakingly the best.

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SB Dance

clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

This dynamic new dance-drama uses Indian classical and contemporary movement and specially commissioned western music (incorporating Indian phrases and poetry) to explore Britain's evolving cultural identity. A beautiful and fantastic visual and aural treat. Aug 3-9:  18:45 (50mins)  £9.00 (£7.00)

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InvAsian Festival: Coral's 'Red' Dance & Kimho Ip's Music

The Hopes and Dreams of Other Lives Wirksworth INdependDANCE

Rocket @ Demarco Roxy Art House, 2 Roxburgh Place • 0871 750 0077 • Grid Ref: E6

Coral Lee & Kaleidophone

Dance theatre to move and inspire. Beautiful contemporary dance ... captivating theatrical imagery ... two thought-provoking stories - 'Sadako and the Thousand Cranes' and 'The Dream' - are powerfully told through a child's eyes. Ideal for families.

'Red', an intercultural, professional work, aims to inject Chinese culture into contemporary dance. It represents passion, beauty and fear. Plus the wonderful music of Chinese musician Kimho Ip, courtesy of Paragon Music.

Aug 16,18-22:  11:30 (1hr)  £6.00 (£4.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

Aug 17-23:  18:45 (50mins)  £9.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

European premiere

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How It Ended

InvAsian Festival: Family

C cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E4

clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

Lunatic Company

You Need Me

Tender and tragic exploration of marriage in an era of uncompromising expectations. Staged in the round with live music. Devised by You Need Me, the highly acclaimed multinational theatre company with a strong physical background. Jul 31-Aug 1,5,11-12,18-19:  21:15 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  21:15 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  21:15 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Aug 3-25:  15:00 (1hr 15mins)  £16.00 (£12.00)

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I'm Not Convinced

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InvAsian Festival: Kanaka Sabha - Dance Ihayami Showcase Dance Ihayami

Bambi Killers

clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

Holyrood Too @ Faith, 207 Cowgate • 0131 225 9764 • Grid Ref: E5

A controversial performance art piece that fuses social commentary with a hallucinatory montage of song, dance, theatre and lurid behaviour. Performed by three astonishingly versatile women, this is where vaudeville, cabaret and classical theatre meet punk rock. Aug 3-7:  23:30 (30mins)  £5.00 (£4.00) (£2.00 S)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

Korean extreme mix of Taekwon martial arts/hip hop street dance/comic lunacy and overall physical brilliance. Add to this some amazing, pulsating musical soundscapes and you won't believe your eyes or ears. A unique and explosive, spellbinding experience. Book early.

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Dance Ihayami presents dancers from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee in an array of colourful Indian classical and folk dances, introducing its outreach participants in a collaborative piece exploring shared memories and loaded with sensory experiences. Aug 24-25:  20:15 (1hr 15mins)  £8.50 (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Interrupt

InvAsian Festival: Kathakali 'Kalyanasawgandhikam'

Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

This raw and intimate duet juxtaposes the delicacy and discipline of classical ballet with the full-bodied physicality of contemporary dance. A meld of intensity and grace, powered by beguiling strings and exhilarating electro, dissolving barriers between audience and performer.

Kathakali is one of the oldest theatre forms in the world. This highly stylised, expressive and spectacular dance form originated from the state of Kerala, South India. 'Kalyanasawgandhikam' is a story from the famous Hindu epic, the 'Mahabharatha'.

Dance Ihayami

Collisions Dance

Aug 4-9:  17:30 (40mins)  £7.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Aug 3,10,16:  11:30 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50) (£6.50 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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InvAsian Festival: Rainbow Ride clubWEST & Dance Ihayami

clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

Seven colours, seven sins, the rainbow ride begins. Seven veiled dancers escort the Journeyman toward his golden destiny. Selected for Manchester Royal Exchange's Blue season, with magisterial music from Cockney Rebel's original keyboardist, this is seventh heaven. Aug 3-25:  17:45 (45mins)  £9.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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InvAsian Festival: Skywalk Skywalk

clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

Skywalk (featuring MBCrew), the company responsible for last year's ***** 'Ballerina B-Boy' hit, return with another extreme dance musical sensation. MBCrew are one of the leading exponents of the Korean-wave street dance phenomenon: their expertise is astonishing. Unmissable. Aug 3-25:  21:15 (1hr 15mins)  £16.00 (£12.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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InvAsian Festival: Spice of Life Spice Entertainment

clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

Bollywood dance spectacular based on love themes from storylines of the Indian film industry. From soft classical to hip-shaking numbers from Bollywood movies. A truly multicultural dance show. Written by Kelvin Hay and directed/choreographed by Raj Parmar. Aug 24-25:  12:30 (1hr)  £9.00 (£7.00) (£5.00 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

see page 115 for show information

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InvAsian Festival:Vismayaha Dance Ihayami

clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

Dance Ihayami presents a rich and subtle experience of Indian dance. The reality of gods, goddesses and the contemporary world is beautifully and thought-provokingly portrayed in this evocative, colourful, energetic, rhythmic presentation of Indian music and dance. Aug 10-23:  20:15 (1hr)  £9.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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A Journey Through The World of Dance Twisters-UK

The Bongo Club, 37 Holyrood Road • 0131 558 7604 • Grid Ref: E6

A fusion of Indian, Latin, and Western dance styles woven together creating a dazzling narrative of dancers who travelled the world in search of rhythms and influences. Aug 6:  15:00 (1hr)  £6.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

European premiere

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The Judgment of Paris

Company XIV/Fringe Management Rocket @ Demarco Roxy Art House, 2 Roxburgh Place • 0871 750 0077 • Grid Ref: E6

Lust! Love! Tragedy! New York's acclaimed Company XIV presents its dance/theatre interpretation of this classic Greek myth. 'Irresistible and compelling' (Voice of Dance NY), 'Dangerously stylish!' (Santa Barbara Independent).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 3:  20:15 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 4-7,11-14,18-21,25:  20:15 (1hr)  £9.00 (£7.00)  Aug 8-9,15-16,22-24:  20:15 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Jungalbook

The American High School Theatre Festival Church Hill Theatre, 33 Morningside Road • 0131 447 0111 • Grid Ref: H2

An adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book', set in a neglected area of the city. Urban blight is all around, and the various animals are now street gangs. The play is the story of acceptance, individualism, and responsibility.

see page 114 for show information

Aug 15:  20:20 (1hr 20mins)  £6.00 (£4.00)  Aug 16:  14:20 (1hr 20mins)  £6.00 (£4.00)  Aug 18:  18:20 (1hr 20mins)  £6.00 (£4.00)  Aug 20:  16:20 (1hr 20mins)  £6.00 (£4.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Lie-in,the Itch and the Whore's Robe

Love Still Unrequited

Rocket @ Demarco Roxy Art House, 2 Roxburgh Place • 0871 750 0077 • Grid Ref: E6

Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge • 0131 510 0022 • Grid Ref: E5

on the VERGE

Last night the alarm clock was never wound. Startling truths unwind an ordered life. Lyricism enchants the physical in this comedic visit into our tragic protagonist's disrupted routine ... The lie-in is unavoidable.

Preview Jul 31-Aug 3:  17:20 (55mins)  £5.00  Aug 5-9,11-16,18-23:  17:20 (55mins)  £7.00 (£5.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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LSU Theatre

Diavolo member directs Louisiana performers in an acrobatic creation based on Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'. A search for love, hope, identity and reunion. Highoctane athleticism. Edgy, original composition. 'Inventive, gymnastic choreography' (Backstage West). Preview Aug 2-3:  18:10 (45mins)  £8.00 (£6.00)  Aug 4-9,12-16:  11:40 (45mins)  £8.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

Lost in the Wind

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Lost Spectacles

Meli Melo II

Award-winning company fuse clowning, puppetry and object manipulation with stunning visual sequences and delicate physical performances to take their audience gently by the hand and lead them into a dreamlike other-world. Beautiful, humorous and moving.

Universal Arts Theatre, Freemason's Hall, 96 George Street • 0131 220 0143 • Grid Ref: D3

Chicos Mambo

The Zoo, 140 The Pleasance • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

Preview Aug 1-2:  19:40 (1hr)  £5.00, Aug 3-7,10-11,13-14,17-19,21,24-25:  19:40 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.00)  World premiere •  Aug 8-9,15-16,22-23:  19:40 (1hr)  £9.00 (£7.00)

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The four funny Frenchmen return by popular demand for an unmissable second round of fun! After overwhelming critical success at last year's festival, ****- and *****-ratings throughout, this deliciously biting dance parody is back. www. chicosmambo.com Aug 1-2:  20:45 (1hr)  £5.00, Aug 3-7,12-14,19-21,25:  20:45 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  20:45 (1hr)  £13.00 (£11.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Mime For Laughs!

Mono-mime Comedy Theatre

Hill Street Theatre, 19 Hill Street • 0131 226 6522 • Grid Ref: D3

Comedy without words. Renowned Polish mime artist Ireneusz Krosny portrays everyday situations in 'language' all can understand. This show will make you laugh till you cry! 'Fresh, funny, irresistible', Critics' Choice (Chicago Reader). www.krosny.eu Aug 1-2:  21:20 (1hr)  £5.00, Aug 3-8,11-12,14-15,18-21,25:  21:20 (1hr)  £9.00 (£7.00)  Aug 9-10,16-17,23-24:  21:20 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.00)  European premiere •

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Mr Gong's Hair Salon

Dae Gu Metropolitan Theatre Company

C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: D5

see page 113 for show information

Masks energetic physical theatre and acrobatic comedy, all with a far-Eastern twist. Join Mr Gong, his friends and enemies in this fast-paced frenetic non-verbal comedy. Direct from Korea. Aug 1,5,11-12:  12:40 (1hr 15mins)  £9.50 (£8.50) (£6.50 C)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16:  12:40 (1hr 15mins)  £11.50 (£10.50) (£8.50 C)  Aug 6-8,13-15:  12:40 (1hr 15mins)  £10.50 (£9.50) (£7.50 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Mudfire

Carpetbag Brigade

Sweet ECA, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place or Lady Lawson Street • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F4

An acrobatic stilt spectacle on a mythic scale, Mudfire depicts an elemental struggle for balance between ancient godlike forces. A multidimensional drama about the power and passion of fire, the show features all-original music and US, Canadian and Mexican performers. Aug 2-4,7,12-14,20-21:  17:30 (45mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  17:30 (45mins)  £9.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

see page 243 for show information

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Mythellaneous

Messenger Theatre Company

Sweet ECA, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place or Lady Lawson Street • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F4

Destiny calls. A clown answers the phone. Which of us is ready to take the hero's journey? Not this clown, no thank you Joseph Campbell! Can music, dance, puppetry, mythic battles, trials or temptation help her become a hero? Aug 11-24:  12:05 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

World premiere

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A Night at the Movies Gallimaufry & Greene

C, Chambers Street • 0845 260 1212 • Grid Ref: E5

Imaginative look at influences of famous movie scenes on our concept of relationships between man, woman and God. Witness personal entanglements of 'Casablanca', 'On the Waterfront', 'From Here to Eternity' and 'Sophie's Choice' through dance. www.gallimaufry.info

see page 116 for show information 118

Jul 30-Aug 1,5,12,18-19:  19:15 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  19:15 (50mins)  £10.50 (£9.50) (£7.50)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  19:15 (50mins)  £9.50 (£8.50) (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Nycht-Hemeron Outside In Theatre

C, Chambers Street • 0845 260 1212 • Grid Ref: E5

A synthesis of dance styles creates this explosive piece of dance theatre.The company moves with a distinct, fresh style, as they journey from dawn to dusk, experiencing nature and the world in a new, powerful way. www.outsideintheatre.com Jul 30-Aug 1,5,11-12,18-19:  10:00 (1hr)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  10:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  10:00 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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OBONG - AKWA-Cross-River Dance Company SM&EW and MZA

Udderbelly's Pasture, Bristo Square • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: F5

80 minutes of breathtaking non-stop performance as Nigeria's legendary company make their Fringe debut with 'Ofum' (Whirlwind of Dances) - sensational, contemporary blend of 11 traditional stories showcasing the true beauty and power of Africa's dance heritage.

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  13:00 (1hr 20mins)  £6.00  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  13:00 (1hr 20mins)  £12.50 (£10.00) (£35.00 F)  Aug 4:  16:00 (1hr 20mins)  £12.50 (£10.00) (£35.00 F)  Aug 5-6:  16:00 (1hr 20mins)  £11.00 (£10.00) (£35.00 F)  Aug 7,11-14,18-21,25:  13:00 (1hr 20mins)  £11.00 (£10.00) (£35.00 F)  Aug 11:  18:00 (1hr)  £11.00 (£10.00) (£35.00 F)  Aug 12:  19:40 (1hr 10mins)  £11.00 (£10.00) (£35.00 F)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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One More Than One

Atypical Theatre Company & KidsTheseDays

C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: D5

Internet dating ... been tempted? 6ft mocha-drinking gamer finds 3ft chocolateloving feisty redhead. Ever wish relationships came with a manual? This one sizzles with electric energy and breathtaking passion. Award-winning and critically adored production. www.atypicaltheatre.com.au

Aug 1,5,12,18-19:  17:50 (55mins)  £8.50 (£7.50), Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  17:50 (55mins)  £10.50 (£9.50)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  17:50 (55mins)  £9.50 (£8.50)  European premiere •

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The Others/The Adoption Papers

Martial Dance and MYDC in association with macrobert

Rocket @ Demarco Roxy Art House, 2 Roxburgh Place • 0871 750 0077 • Grid Ref: E6

A double bill of moving dance theatre stories. Jackie Kay's award-winning tale of adoption and identity, is followed by the journey of women struggling for equality and empowerment in the aftermath of war. Aug 6-9:  18:30 (1hr)  £7.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Ousia

Darren Johnston/Array in Association With Escalator East to Edinburgh The Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 32-36 Dalmeny Street • 0131 555 7100 • Grid Ref: B6

Inside an abandoned theatre, the essence of a strange space comes to life. From the twisted imagination of Herald Angel winner Darren Johnston ('Ren-sa'), this is a new site-specific event - peopled by ghosts. With Flat-e and Max De Wardener.

Preview Aug 4-6:  19:00,  20:00,  21:00,  22:00 (25mins)  £4.50  Aug 7-25:  19:00,  20:00,  21:00,  22:00 (25mins)  £6.50  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4

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Passion of the Sorors Idle Motion

The Space@The Thistle (V36), 107 Leith Street • 0131 556 0476 or 0871 376 9016 • Grid Ref: D5

Five women, five chairs, one Bible. Whilst the convent sleeps the sisters recreate the 'Passion', liberating themselves in ways they never imagined possible. Evocative and physically inspired. Preview Aug 2:  16:10 (40mins)  £3.00 (£2.50)  Aug 4-9,11-16:  16:10 (40mins)  £4.00 (£3.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Pericles Redux

Not Man Apart - Physical Theatre Ensemble

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Pushing boundaries between theatre and dance, visionary director of 2007 Fringe First winner 'Wish I Had A Sylvia Plath' presents a dynamic, electrifying reconstruction of Shakespeare's romantic odyssey. Seven athletic performers, gymnastic physicality, superb acting. A must-see!

Preview Jul 31-Aug 2:  15:00 (1hr 15mins)  £5.00, Aug 3-7,11-14,18-21,25:  15:00 (1hr 15mins)  £9.00 (£7.50)  World premiere •  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24,29:  15:00 (1hr 15mins)  £10.00 (£8.50)

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Phantomysteria Teatr Novogo Fronta

Old College Quad, South Bridge • 0131 662 8740 • Grid Ref: E5

An apocalyptical allegorical open air performance. The world has been destroyed and everything has changed. The survivors have lost their memory, and live as at the beginning of times. But because humans are only human, the history is repeating? Aug 5-25:  22:00 (1hr 10mins)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5

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Polaris

Adriatic: Vojta Švejda, Jan Beneš-McGadie/Czech Republic @ the Fringe 2008 The Zoo, 140 The Pleasance • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

A story of two men on an Antarctic pilgrimage. Meet heroes, fish, penguins, seals and snowstorms in a gripping Czech physical theatre tale of solitude and friendship, faith and hope, values and hardship, and waiting for help that never comes. Preview Aug 1-2:  18:35 (50mins)  £5.00  Aug 3-5,7-12,14-19,21-25:  18:35 (50mins)  £7.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Rise

Tom Dale Company/Escalator East to Edinburgh

Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

Uncompromising, edgy, exhilarating dance inspired by the claustrophobic, cabinfevered nature of our society. Rhythmic breakbeat-electronica with extreme movement creates this hard-edged performance, tempered with beautiful melodies and unexpected songs. Hypnotic and addictive, 'Rise' will provoke and intrigue. www.tomdale.org.uk Preview Aug 1-2:  14:40 (53mins)  £7.00  Aug 3-11,13-18,20-25:  14:40 (53mins)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Round Turn and Two Half Hitches Acting Thru Dance

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C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: D5

Thought-provoking exploration of relationships from juvenile encounters to permanent partnerships. Choices and destiny can throw a curve into the strongest of relationships. The twist of the plot will leave you asking. www.atdproductions.btik.com Aug 1,5:  11:30 (50mins)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)  Aug 2-4,9:  11:30 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)  Aug 6-8:  11:30 (50mins)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)

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Sa-choom Dobecom

Musical Theatre @ George Square, George Square/Buccleuch Place • 0131 662 8740 • Grid Ref: F5

Korea's newest dance musical smash hit! Sa-Choom delivers an exciting, humorous, and interactive story of three friends coming-of-age. Featuring the hottest and most thrilling hip hop, modern, jazz, and breakdancing.You'll be up and dancing along by the end! Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  13:45 (1hr 15mins)  £6.00,  Aug 2:  13:45 (1hr 15mins)  £9.00 (£8.00)  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  13:45 (1hr 15mins)  £11.50 (£10.50)  Aug 5-7,12-14,18-21,25:  13:45 (1hr 15mins)  £10.50 (£9.50)  European premiere •

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Samurai Spirit Kamui

Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

Kamui from Japan brings you an action-filled show depicting authentic samurai sword battles in a beautiful dancing style. The troupe is led by Tetsuro Shimaguchi, who choreographed the sword fighting in Quentin Tarantino's 'Kill Bill:Vol 1'.

Preview Aug 1-2:  22:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3,8-10,15-17,22-24:  22:30 (1hr)  £12.00 (£11.00)  Aug 4-7,11,13-14,18-21:  22:30 (1hr)  £10.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Scottish Dance Theatre Scottish Dance Theatre

Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

Scotland's national dance theatre company presents two stunning, original works - Liv Lorent's 'tenderhook' ('exquisite ... a feast for the senses' (Herald)), and 'Dog', by rising star Hofesh Shechter ('outrageously ambitious ... crammed with ideas and wit' (Guardian)). www.scottishdancetheatre.com Aug 12-17,19-24:  18:30 (1hr 10mins)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Serendipity Le Navet Bete

Sweet ECA, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place or Lady Lawson Street • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F4

Experience chaos and creativity through physical, elemental buffoonery. Twists and turns in plot are rapid and numerous as five clowns embark on their eternal quest to find where the spark of an idea is born.

Preview Aug 2:  16:30 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-17:  16:30 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Shut Up! - Listen! Theatre Company 'SU'

Sweet ECA, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place or Lady Lawson Street • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F4

Humans evolving without ears! South Korean director Myung-il Lee combines original music, dance, visual arts and theatre to envisage a future where humankind is exclusively obsessed with talking, paying for the privilege of being heard. Aug 11-17:  13:30 (45mins)  £7.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Sidelong Glance

Downward Slap Dance Theatre Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge • 0131 510 0022 • Grid Ref: E5

Have you ever been on a train and noticed someone staring at you? Where has your mind been while staring back? 'Sidelong Glance': a surreal, comic fusion of theatre, dance and music exploring what we see and label. www.myspace.com/downwardslap Aug 12-17,19-25:  13:25 (1hr)  £7.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Noche Flamenca

Assembly @ The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street • 0131 668 3456 • Grid Ref: G6

Hailed as 'one of the great flamenco performers of our time' (New York Times), Soledad Barrio stars with Spain's leading flamenco ensemble, Noche Flamenca. The award-winning company captures the truth of flamenco with singers, guitarists, and dancers. Aug 17-18:  19:30 (1hr 30mins)  £13.00 (£11.00)  Aug 18-22,24:  22:00 (1hr 30mins)  £13.00 (£11.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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State of Matter

2FaCeD DaNcE Company Udderbelly's Pasture, Bristo Square • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: F5

2007's all-male smash returns. A fusion of contemporary and breakdance. Unleashing an explosive and relentless onslaught of athletic, physical and jaw dropping movement. 'Cool enough for kids. Smart enough for the cognoscenti' (Fest).

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  16:00 (55mins)  £8.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-12,14,18-21:  16:00 (55mins)  £12.00 (£10.00)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-25:  16:00 (55mins)  £14.50 (£13.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Step Into Africa 3

Cafda Youth Dance Company 34/18 Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

South Africa's acclaimed dance troupe will perform innovative dance works, fusing cultural and contemporary into one pulsating union of movement and sound. Marvel at their versatility and incredible energy. Back after 2005, 2006 successes.

Preview Aug 5:  11:30 (45mins)  £5.00  Aug 6-9:  11:30 (45mins)  £7.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Sushi Tap Show Tokyo Tap Do!

Greenside, 1b Royal Terrace • 0131 557 2124 • Grid Ref: C6

The hottest comedy tap dance show in Tokyo is coming to the Edinburgh Fringe! The eccentric performances by Poke, Maki, and Naoji will be awfully addictive. Never seen before, not to be missed.

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Aug 4-9,11-16:  22:00 (1hr)  £10.00  Aug 18-23:  14:00 (1hr)  £10.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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SVA (Vital Force)

Ragamala Music and Dance Theater St John's Church, Corner of Princes Street and Lothian Road • 0131 229 7565 • Grid Ref: E3

Internatinally acclaimed contemporary Bharatanatyam (South Indian classical dance) company, 'Ragamala', presents 'SVA' (part of www.festivalofspirituality.org.uk) exploring Japanese Taiko and Bharatanatyam kinships, the spiritual traditions they emerged from and their journey into the 21st century. With live drumming. Aug 20-23:  19:30 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.00 D)

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Tea Dance

Fly Right Dance Company Pleasance Dome, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Celebrate 75 years of Fred and Ginger with Fly Right's legendary Tea Dance in its 5th year! Learn the basics of foxtrot or waltz, and after a brief masterclass and cocktails, practice your newly-acquired dancing skills. Ask about children's special!

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10

Momentum Dance Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

'10' highlights the diversity of Momentum Dance, from high-energy hip hop to beautiful, lyrical contemporary. '10' is an adrenaline-charged, highly theatrical performance showcasing the company's distinctive style of powerful choreography, slick musicality and athletic, skillful and character-driven dance performance. Preview Aug 1-2:  18:00 (1hr)  £7.00 (£4.00)  Aug 3-9:  18:00 (1hr)  £10.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Three Ladies,Three Whores ... and an Uninvited Guest Collective 1.18

The Space@The Thistle (V36), 107 Leith Street • 0131 556 0476 or 0871 376 9016 • Grid Ref: D5

Three elegant Victorian women enjoy a summer picnic. When something unexpected arrives, it causes them to confront their bodies in surprising ways. Physical theatre with dark humour and explosive results! Aug 2,4-9:  15:05 (45mins)  £6.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Three Short Stories - No Plot

NYD in Association With New English Contemporary Ballet Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

A showcase of stunning new talent. The breathtaking agility of these young dancers knows no bounds, and their work both captures and feeds the imagination. Includes special guest performance by New English Contemporary Ballet. Aug 10-16:  10:00 (50mins)  £6.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Time Between Balagan

The World @ St George's West, 58 Shandwick Place • 07521 050265 • Grid Ref: E2

From creators of award-winning visual spectacular 'Balagan' ***** (Herald). A sensational journey exploring the dimensions of time. Fusing circus and dance with Chamber and East European folk music. A feast for the senses and riot for the mind. Aug 1-31:  17:30 (1hr 10mins)  £12.00 (£10.00) (£5.00 C)

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Todos Los Gatos Son Pardos Arrieritos

Universal Arts Theatre, Freemason's Hall, 96 George Street • 0131 220 0143 • Grid Ref: D3

A striking series of six contemporary flamenco pieces by six choreographers and six dancers focused on one single moment: the night. Sleep, dreams, heat; entwined bodies express, in contrasting styles, a choreographic collaboration of magical moments.

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Aug 1-2:  19:15 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-8,11-12:  19:15 (1hr)  £12.00 (£8.00)  Aug 9-10:  19:15 (1hr)  £14.00 (£10.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Transgression EHX

C soco urban garden, 233 Cowgate and Chambers Street • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E5

Rival gangs battle with the authorities over ownership of the urban landscape. BMX. Freerunning. Breakdancing. Aggressive skating. Trials bikes. Extreme unicycling. Urban cool and excitement. A unique outdoor performance in the open heart of the city. www.transgressionpark.co.uk Aug 1,5,11-12,18-19:  21:30 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£5.50 C)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  21:30 (1hr)  £10.50 (£9.50) (£7.50 C)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  21:30 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50) (£6.50 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Twoanda Fouranda Sixanda Eight Quick Fix Dance

The Space@Venue 45, 39 Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • Grid Ref: D5

Five Edinburgh virgins present a three-day exclusive, combining physical theatre and exciting contemporary dance. A quirky and vibrant company, sophisticated yet flirtatious. Aug 21-23:  12:15 (45mins)  £6.00 (£5.00) (£3.00 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Vanishing Point Carpetbag Brigade

Sweet ECA, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place or Lady Lawson Street • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F4

Blending dance, physical theatre and stilt acrobatics,The Vanishing Point's dreamlike physical poem evokes images of evolution, extinction and the subtleties of becoming human.This experimental piece has captivated audiences throughout the US, Canada and Mexico. Aug 1-4,7,12-14,20-21:  20:00 (45mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 8-9,15-17,22-24:  20:00 (45mins)  £9.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Weepers

Skutr/Czech Republic @ the Fringe 2008 The Zoo, 140 The Pleasance • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

An old country house, three beautiful girls, four dumb guys. Go! Raw emotions, movement, live singing, sparkling energy and highly physical acting power this top young Czech theatre company's striking show. 'Charming humour, playfulness and metaphor' (Lidové noviny). Preview Aug 1-2:  17:20 (50mins)  £6.00  Aug 3-13,15-25:  17:20 (50mins)  £8.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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You Don't Know Jack Carpetbag Brigade

Rocket @ Demarco Roxy Art House, 2 Roxburgh Place • 0871 750 0077 • Grid Ref: E6

'You Don't Know Jack' shipwrecks an upside-down fairy tale world between myth and reality. Physical theatre, surreal dance and live music, invoke the tragicomic nightmares of a deceased alcoholic soldier and his wildly dysfunctional family. Preview Aug 1-3:  13:30 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 11-16,19-24:  13:30 (1hr)  £11.00 (£9.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Zawose Family Realworld

The World @ St George's West, 58 Shandwick Place • 07521 050265 • Grid Ref: E2

Be enchanted by traditional Tanzanian dance, harps, violins and drums. Award-winning multimedia performance fusing documentary film and live concert. Poignant story of the human spirit's triumph over adversity. 'Hear voices of angels' (Peter Gabriel) 'Irrepressible Spirit' (Scotsman) Aug 1-31:  14:00 (1hr 10mins)  £10.00 (£8.00) (£5.00 C)

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Acting and Creating a Character

An Audience with George Davies

Sweet ECA, Edinbur gh College of Art, Lauriston Place or Lady Lawson Street • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F4

National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street • 0131 225 7534 • Grid Ref: E5

George Davies and Heriot-Watt University

Sweet Entertainments

Come, get your teeth into two refreshing, new acting methods. With theory, improvisations and more. Open to all, no matter your experience. Based on our successful London workshops. Different workshops alternate days. See www.sweetuk.net and www.caravanseraiproductions.com. Aug 8-9,14,16,21,23:  11:00 (1hr 30mins)  £7.50 (£6.50)  Aug 13,15,17,20,22,24:  10:30 (2hrs)  £7.50 (£6.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Roman Eagle Lodge (The Lodge), 2 Johnston Terrace • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E4

Heard of Adelaide Fringe? The largest arts event in Australia (only rivalled in size by the Edinburgh Fringe) is an inspirational environment for artists from across the globe. Director Christie Anthoney gives the lowdown and answers questions. Aug 11:  14:00 (2hrs)  (Free Ticketed)

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Adrian's Edinburgh City Cycle Tour Adrian

Outside Abbey Sanctuary Bookshop, Abbey Strand • 07966 447206 • Grid Ref: D6

See Edinburgh by bike on a leisurely, non-strenuous tour with Adrian as your local guide. It's informative and fun - get the history, amusing stories, orientation, stunning views and much more. Bikes and helmets included in cost. Jul 27-Aug 30:  10:00 (3hrs)  £15.00 (£10.00) (£5.00 C)  Jul 27-Aug 30:  14:30 (3hrs)  £15.00 (£10.00) (£5.00 C)

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Allen Wright Award Festival Fringe Society

Fringe Press & Performers Centre, Unit 3, Old Fishmarket Close • 0131 226 0026 • Grid Ref: E5

Open to journalists aged 30 or younger, this prestigious accolade celebrates the art of Fringe reviewing in UK and Irish publications. Submit your reviews at the Performers' Centre or on www.edfringe.com. 1 Deadline for submissions: EAF_fringe117x92_0408:Layout 10/4/08 16:3518 August. Page 1 Aug 18:  Deadline 12:00   27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Auld Reekie's Haunted Underground Experience Auld Reekie Tours

Adelaide Fringe

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Adelaide Fringe Info Session

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Heriot-Watt University and Per Una host an audience with fashion legend George Davies (Next, George@Asda and Per Una) who will discuss highlights from his unrivalled career, followed by the Scottish premiere of Per Una's autumn/winter collection.

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Auld Reekie's Haunted Underground City Experience, Meet outside Tron Kirk, 122 High Street • 0131 557 4700 • Grid Ref: E5

Featured on American television as one of the scariest places in the world.Visit Edinburgh's 1700s underground haunted vault, pagan temples, medieval torture exhibition, ending at Nicol Edwards, Scotland's most haunted pub. Great drink promos. www.auldreekietours.com Aug 1-30:  Tours leave 10:30-17:30 every 60 mins on the half-hour (50mins)  £7.00 (£6.00)  Aug 1-30:  Tours leave 18:00-21:00 every 60 mins on the hour (1hr 30mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 1-30:  Tours leave 21:30-23:30 every 30 mins (1hr 30mins)  £10.00 (£9.00)  Aug 1-30:  00:00 (1hr 30mins)  £12.00 (£10.00)

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Blackwell Writers New Writing in Scotland

Blackwell Bookshop, 53-59 South Bridge • 0131 622 8222 • Grid Ref: E5

Scottish writing showcased in Edinburgh's oldest bookshop. Blackwell presents authors writing on Scotland past and present. Expect anything from Gaelic performance poetry to Doric dialogue; cutting edge drama to the best in contemporary Scottish fiction.Various authors. Aug 7,14,21,28:  18:00 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Buddhist Meditation

Friends of the Western Buddhist Order Edinburgh Buddhist Centre, 30 Melville Terrace, Marchmont • 0131 662 6699 • Grid Ref: G5

Learn to meditate with simple techniques from the Buddhist tradition that can help you to enjoy more clarity and calm and enhance helpful emotions like confidence, contentment and compassion. Aug 8-25:  11:00 (1hr 30mins)  £9.00 (£6.00)  Aug 13,20:  07:00 (1hr 30mins)  £9.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Comedy Improvisation Workshop (Adults) Spontaneity Shop

Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

31 July - 31 August 2008

The Spontaneity Shop has been teaching improvisation for ten years and will show you the principles behind shows like 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' in a supportive atmosphere. Spontaneity, storytelling, performing, comedy. Aug 13,15,19,21:  11:15 (1hr 30mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

The essential guide to art in Edinburgh this summer

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Comedy Improvisation Workshop (Under-16s) Weekend workshops for under-16s.

Aug 17,23:  11:15 (1hr 30mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

www.edinburghartfestival.com

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Confession Is Good for the Soul St Patrick's Community

St Patrick's Church, 5 South Gray's Close, 40 High Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E6

Burdened by guilt? Need to get something off your chest? An opportunity to confess to an experienced Catholic priest. Open to people of all faiths and none. Aug 11-15:  10:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Courtyard Readings

Edinburgh Farmers' Market

Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton's Close, Canongate • 0131 557 2876 • Grid Ref: D6

Edinburgh Farmers' Market, Castle Terrace • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E3

Free, non-ticketed event. Come and enjoy an hour of poetry, hosted annually by the School of Poets. Read/perform your own or other writers' work in any language. Outdoors when possible.

The multi-award-winning Edinburgh Farmers' Market takes place every Saturday year-round from 9am to 2pm on Castle Terrace and offers the finest and freshest homegrown local produce.The market is widely acknowledged as the best in Scotland.

Edinburgh City Centre Management

School of Poets

Aug 11-16,18-23:  14:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Aug 2,9,16,23,30:  09:00 (5hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)

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Daily Walks Down the Royal Mile - Free

Establishment Live

Cannonball House, Castlehill, Royal Mile • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E4

C, Chambers Street • 0845 260 1212 • Grid Ref: E5

Castle (Cannonball House) to Holyrood Palace. Expert guides relate the history and facts about the Royal Mile. Now in the 61st year. Suitable for all ages. Tours last approximately two hours.

Comedy! Music! Cabaret! A festival feast of live entertainment. Bands. Stand-up. Jazz. Open-mic. Dance. Disco. Cocktails. Cabaret. The ultimate Edinburgh experience takes place at all six C venues. Full listings at www.the-establishment.net.

Edinburgh Festival Voluntary Guides Association

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Aug 4-9,11-16,18-23,25-30:  10:00 (2hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 4-30:  14:00 (2hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)

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Dance du Jour Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, 14-16 Grassmarket • 0131 225 5525 • Grid Ref: E4

A lucky bag of classes: teachers from the hottest visiting dance companies at the Fringe lead fabulous classes in everything from ballet to Bollywood, breakdance to contemporary. Check www.dancebase.co.uk for daily listings or just turn up. Aug 5-9,12-15:  13:15 (1hr 15mins)  £7.50 (£6.00)

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C soco urban garden, 233 Cowgate and Chambers Street • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E5 Jul 27-Aug 25:  09:00 (3hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 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 29 30

C too, St Columba's by the Castle, Johnston Terrace • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E4

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Jul 30-Aug 25:  09:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Dare ProtoPlay Dare to Be Digital

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C cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E4

Venue 150 at EICC, 150 Morrison Street • 0844 847 1639 • Grid Ref: F2

Bigger, better, and back for its second year, 'Dare ProtoPlay', a video games extravaganza with Channel 4 and BAFTA, challenges you to play and judge new games designed by tomorrow's budding developers. The ultimate games experience. www.dareprotoplay.com Aug 10-12:  10:00 (8hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Jul 27-Aug 25:  09:00 (5hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)

Dance Base

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Jul 30-Aug 25:  09:00 (3hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: D5 Jul 31-Aug 25:  09:00 (5hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)

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Duncan Williamson: Ceilidh Man

Scottish Storytelling Centre for the Gypsy Arts Festival Scottish Storytelling Centre,The Netherbow, 43-45 High Street • 0131 556 9579 • Grid Ref: D6

Story, song and music in tribute to the Scottish traveller, tradition-bearer and father of all stories. Part of the Gypsy Traveller Arts Festival: themed days and magical nights. Full programme at www.gypsyartsfestival.co.uk. Aug 25-30:  19:30 (1hr 30mins)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Edinburgh Book Fringe Edinburgh Book Fringe

Edinburgh Book Fringe, 43-45 West Nicolson Street • 0131 662 9112 • Grid Ref: F6

Readings, discussions and book signings in Word Power bookshop. Meet writers, poets, cultural and political activists from across the globe. All events free! Full listings plus latest news on our other events: www.word-power.co.uk. Aug 4-8,11-15,18-22:  13:00 (1hr 30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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The Edinburgh Book Lovers' Tour Allan Foster

Outside The Writers' 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 writer Allan Foster, best-selling author of 'The Literary Traveller in Edinburgh' and 'The Literary Traveller in Scotland'. Aug 3-24:  10:30 (2hrs)  £10.00 (£8.00)  Aug 3-24:  13:30 (2hrs)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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sunday Enjoy over 200 Fringe acts for FREE 10 August at the Meadows

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The Festival Debate

Centre for Festival and Event Management (CFEM), School of Marketing,Tourism and Languages, Napier University Business School City Art Centre, 2 Market Street • 0131 529 3993 • Grid Ref: D5

Front Row in Edinburgh BBC Radio 4

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

BBC Radio 4's daily arts show reports on the hits, misses, debates and talking points of the festival so far.

Leaving them wanting more? Audiences experience festivals in theatres and bars, on the streets and through the media. This year's panel discusses whether festival cities should provide popular, accessible experiences or seek to challenge their public. Ultimately, is either sustainable?

Aug 13:  10:45 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)

Aug 13:  14:00 (2hrs)  (Free Ticketed)

Voluntary Arts

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Get Things Done and Have More Fun! Roman Eagle Lodge (The Lodge), 2 Johnston Terrace • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E4

Find out how we can help you get things done and have more fun in your arts and crafts group.Voluntary Arts is the UK/Republic of Ireland voluntary cultural sector's development agency. www.voluntaryarts.org

The Five Thirty Show

Stephen Jardine and Debi Edwards Garden Cafe @ The Dome, access on Rose Street (not via 14 George Street) • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: D4

Aug 15-16:  13:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)

World premiere

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A live daily TV show is being broadcast across Scotland from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. STV's 5:30 show features star guests, live performances, competitions and festival news and gossip. Join the team every night at five thirty.

Graveyards, Mystery & Murder Tour

Aug 4-8,11-15:  17:30 (30mins)  (Free Ticketed)

Outside Greyfriars Bobby Bar, 34 Candlemaker Row • 07803 475688 • Grid Ref: E5

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Foodies at the Festival with Top Scottish Chefs Foodies at the Festival

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, 1 Festival Square • 0131 229 9131 • Grid Ref: E2

'Foodies at the Festival With Top Scottish Chefs' is a food-and-drink event with cookery demonstrations from Michelin-star and top chefs, masterclasses, an exhibition and a market of fresh local produce. Aug 23-24:  10:00 (8hrs)  £10.00 (£5.00)

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Saints & Sinners Walking Tours

Journey through two of Edinburgh's most haunted and historical graveyards. We also venture through the Old Town to hear stories of mystery and murder told in a humorous and entertaining way. Aug 3:  14:00 (2hrs)  £8.00 (£6.00)  Aug 4-5,7-9,11-12,14-16,18-19,21-23:  19:00 (2hrs)  £8.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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A Hat, A Mic and A Talent Musical Theatre @ George Square

Musical Theatre @ George Square, George Square/Buccleuch Place • 0131 662 8740 • Grid Ref: F5

Fringe Annual General Meeting

Watch out for the George Free travelling spotlight on extraordinary performers offering (nearly) free show extracts, production tasters and great auditions. Coming to a spot near you! Full details on www.festivals.ed.ac.uk.

Apex International Hotel, 31-35 Grassmarket • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E4

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An opportunity for the Fringe's Board of Directors to review the last 12 months and to hear your opinions, comments and suggestions for the future of the Fringe. Call 0131 226 0026 for Society membership information.

How To Do A Show at the Fringe

Aug 16:  11:00 (2hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)

Roman Eagle Lodge (The Lodge), 2 Johnston Terrace • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E4

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Festival Fringe Society

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Jul 31-Aug 25:  10:00 (12hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)

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Fringe on the Fringe Almondvale Shopping Centre

Almondvale Shopping Centre, 87 Almondale South, Livingston • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: H2

Highlights of the Fringe performed at Livingston's Almondvale Shopping Centre. Featuring free shows for all the family. Listings and information at www.fringeonthefringe.com and www.shoplivingston.co.uk. Aug 5-14:  11:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 5-14:  15:00 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Fringe Racenight Musselburgh Racecourse, Linkfield Road, Musselburgh • 0131 665 2859 • Grid Ref: F6

'Fringe Racenight' is an evening at the races with a difference. Alongside all the fun and excitement of horseracing, you can enjoy a host of Fringe entertainers performing at the racecourse. For more information, visit www.musselburghracecourse.co.uk. Aug 12:  16:00 (5hrs)  £15.00 (£10.00) (Free Ticketed C)

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe A unique open-air extravaganza showcasing hundreds of Fringe acts, including comedy, music, theatre and dance, all free of charge. Also featuring the Fringe Sunday Stage School Tent sponsored by Bank of Scotland - open participation for all kids! Aug 10:  11:00 (6hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)

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How to Get Ahead in Acting Spotlight

Universal Arts Theatre, Freemason's Hall, 96 George Street • 0131 220 0143 • Grid Ref: D3

Informal sessions offering essential career advice for professional actors. Experts from the UK's leading casting directory, Spotlight, will cover topics including auditions, agents and casting directors. Bring along your CV and headshot. 27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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How To Sell Your Show at the Fringe Festival Fringe Society

Roman Eagle Lodge (The Lodge), 2 Johnston Terrace • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E4

Meet the Fringe Press Office and find out how to make your show stand out. Get tips on publicists, journalists and how to make sure your press pack gets noticed. Aug 6:  11:00 (1hr 30mins)  (Free Ticketed)  Aug 13:  14:00 (1hr 30mins)  (Free Ticketed)

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How To Tour After the Fringe

The Meadows, Melville Drive • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: G4

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The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest open arts platform in the world. Meet Fringe Office staff, performers and venue representatives for advice on how to bring your show to Edinburgh.

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Fringe Sunday

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Festival Fringe Society

Aug 11-15:  10:00 (2hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)

Musselburgh Racecourse

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Festival Fringe Society

Roman Eagle Lodge (The Lodge), 2 Johnston Terrace • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E4

Find out how to make opportunities for your show beyond the Fringe. What's the best way to contact promoters? Who books touring shows? Where to next? Your questions answered in person. Aug 4,11:  11:00 (1hr 30mins)  (Free Ticketed)

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InvAsian Festival: Dance Ihayami Workshops for All (10:15) 1 Dance Ihayami

clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

Thursdays, Sundays: Bollywood dance. Aug 3,7,10,14,17,21,24:  10:15 (50mins)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)

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InvAsian Festival: Dance Ihayami Workshops for All (10:15) 3 Tuesdays only: women's folk dance. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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World premiere

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clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

Make one of the thousand origami birds for the Hiroshima peace park. Origami lesson followed by a Japanese tea ceremony demonstration. Then a beautiful demonstration in the art and wearing of the Japanese kimono. 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Fridays only: Kathakali drama.

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InvAsian Festival:Vayu Naidu Company's Storytelling Workshop for Professional Performers Only Vayu Naidu

Aug 8,15,22:  10:15 (50mins)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)

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Part dance, part performance/installation, this inspired Korean cyclical art piece offers the chance to experience cultural identity and acclimatisation on a very personal level. Two 30-minute, separate performances in the hour for a maximum of twenty people only.

Aug 3-25:  10:30 (1hr 30mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)

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clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

Japancrafts

Aug 4,6,9,11,13,16,18,20,23:  10:15 (50mins)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)

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InvAsian Festival:Taste of Japan

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clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

A workshop tailor-made for professional actors, dancers, musicians, directors, etc wanting to develop collaborative and individual storytelling skills. Based on traditional Indian techniques exploring improvisation using imagery, physicality and rasa. Aug 15:  12:30 (2hrs 15mins)  £25.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Thursdays, Sundays: Indian classical dance. Aug 3,7,10,14,17,21,24:  11:15 (50mins)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)

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InvAsian Festival: Dance Ihayami Workshops for All (11:15) 3 Tuesdays only: men's folk dance. Aug 5,12,19:  11:15 (50mins)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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InvAsian Festival: Dance Ihayami Workshops for All (11:15) 4 Fridays only: bamboo flute. Aug 8,15,22:  11:15 (50mins)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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InvAsian Festival: Family Bollywood Workshops (General) SB Dance

clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

Bollywood family workshops on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, suitable for ages seven up to their grandparents! A family get-together. Aug 3-6,8-9:  12:30 (1hr)  £6.50 (£5.50) (£4.50 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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InvAsian Festival: Family Bollywood Workshops (Dandia Raas) Thursday only: folk stick dance Dandia Raas from Gujerat. Suitable for ages 16 and up. Aug 7:  12:30 (1hr)  £6.50 (£5.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Meditation for Beginners

clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

A practical introduction to meditation in the Christian tradition, in quiet and beautiful surroundings.

Vayu Naidu Company

Learn traditional techniques for great storytelling for work, play, performance or self-expression. Different-level workshops. For children (ages 8+): Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays. Aug 3,5,7,9-10,12,14,16:  13:45 (1hr)  £8.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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InvAsian Festival:Vayu Naidu Company: Storytelling - An Ancient Art - Workshops (Adults)

St Patrick's Church, 5 South Gray's Close, 40 High Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E6

Aug 18-22:  16:00 (45mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)

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Minute for Peace

Festival of Spirituality and Peace St John's Church, Corner of Princes Street and Lothian Road • 0131 229 7565 • Grid Ref: E3

Every day at 1pm you are invited to take a minute to reflect on the need for peace in the world ... Wherever you are, stop and reflect, or join us at St John's Church. Stand for peace! Part of www.festivalofspirituality.org.uk. Aug 3-24:  13:00 (1min)  (Free Non-ticketed)

Adults: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. Aug 4,6,8,11,13:  13:45 (1hr)  £8.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

St Patrick's Community

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The Kilt Walk 2008

MTM:UK Question Time and Awards Showcase

The Ross Theatre, Princes Street Gardens (West) • 0870 169 0100 • Grid Ref: D3

Musical Theatre @ George Square, George Square/Buccleuch Place • 0131 662 8740 • Grid Ref: F5

Musical Theatre Matters

Rock Trust

A sponsored walk where you can proudly wear something tartan, and enjoy a day of great entertainment. Funds raised go to Lothians' youth homelessness charity the Rock Trust. To register, go to kiltwalk.org or call us. Aug 23:  11:00 (4hrs)  £6.00 (£3.00) (£18.00 F)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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sunday Enjoy over 200 Fringe acts for FREE 10 August at the Meadows

Join leading theatre professionals for a morning Q and A on musical theatre and be first to hear the nominations for the MTM: UK Awards, then return in the evening for a showcase of nominated shows. Aug 16:  10:00 (1hr)  (Free Ticketed)  Aug 16:  20:45 (1hr 15mins)  £7.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Edinburgh Sleep Centre, 13 Heriot Row • 0131 524 9730 • Grid Ref: C3

The techniques, taboos and a technology to Fringe improve the sleep of the just and Take home piece of 2008 the sleep ofVisit the just areShop explored by Royal Chris Idzikowski and Ewan Crawford the after Fringe on the Mile following last year's sell-out performances. In aid of Marie Curie. Preview Jul 31:  19:30 (1hr)  £6.00 (£5.00)  Aug 5,8,12,15,19,22:  11:00 (1hr)  £6.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Musical Theatre Masterclasses Musical Theatre @ George Square

Study Festival & Event Management in the Festival City! Located in the purpose built £30 million Business School, The School of Marketing, Tourism & Languages plays host to Napier University’s Centre for Festival & Event Management (CFEM). This is a multi-disciplinary research centre able to offer research experience and disseminate information across a range of specialist areas relating to festivals and events; from management and economics to socio-cultural impacts and employment issues. CFEM works in collaboration with existing research bodies at Napier and the international festival and event industry. CFEM also offers the following opportuniities designed to provide you with the management education appropriate to the international festival and event sector:

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Musical Theatre @ George Square, George Square/Buccleuch Place • 0131 662 8740 • Grid Ref: F5

Inspiring, experienced professional theatre directors, choreographers and creators of musical theatre will offer masterclasses for aspiring professional practitioners. Full details on www.festivals.ed.ac.uk. Aug 6-9,13-18,20-23:  11:00 (1hr 30mins)  (Free Ticketed)  Aug 6-9,13-18,20-23:  13:00 (1hr 30mins)  (Free Ticketed)  Aug 6-9,13-18,20-23:  15:00 (1hr 30mins)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Neal's Yard Remedies Chill Out Zone

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Executive Certificate in Event Management, 22-25 September 2008, 26-29 January 2009.

Neal's Yard Remedies

A four day intensive course designed to meet the needs of all those seeking to develop or create career paths in the events arena, whether they are in the public, corporate or community sectors. The University Technology in Sydney - a leader in events education - is Enjoy over 200 Fringeofacts for FREE teaming up with to offer this practical and exciting short programme. 10 August at Napier the Meadows

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To download more information about this course please visit our website at the address www.napier.ac.uk/nubs/cfem or alternatively contact Sheila Morton on +44(0) 031 455 4387 or email: s.morton@napier.ac.uk. MSc International Event and Festival Management as a full or part-time programme, with 6 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 a work placement or live research project. For more information on any of the above programmes please call 08452 60 60 40 or contact info@napier.ac.uk.

Neal's Yard Remedies, 102 Hanover Street • 0131 226 3223 • Grid Ref: C4

Aug 2-27:  10:00 (9hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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NiteKirk

Nicodemus Community Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, Candlemaker Row • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E5

A place of stillness, somewhere to retreat from the festival noise. Come to contemplate, meditate or pray through silence, art, music and readings. A place of welcome, a pause on the journey. Come and go at any time. Aug 2-8:  20:00 (4hrs 30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Nuts and Bolts:The essentials of running your performing arts company Independent Theatre Council

Roman Eagle Lodge (The Lodge), 2 Johnston Terrace • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E4

A vital session: find out more about setting up a company, charity status, managing staff and money, and intellectual property issues. Speakers: Jackie Elliman of ITC and Fringe practitioners. Aug 19:  14:00 (1hr 30mins)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Do it yourself! Workshops for all ages and levels with Fringe favourites: develop writing, performance, analysis and more! Tap into your source with fun exercises to bring out your unique potential. Full listings: www.sweet-uk.net/ creativity. Aug 13-14,16-17,20-21,23-24:  11:00 (1hr 30mins)  £7.50 (£6.50)

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Psalms: A Reflective Workshop Odd Sock Productions

St Cuthbert's Parish Church, Entrances from Lothian Road and Princes Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E3

Departs Mitre Pub, 131 High Street • 07989 546791 • Grid Ref: E5

Discover Edinburgh's literary and traditional music pubs via the haunts of Scotland's greatest writers, including the birthplaces of Sherlock Holmes, Long John Silver, Walter Scott and Harry Potter. Leave the tourist trail for one memorable evening! Aug 3-24:  19:30 (2hrs 30mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)

Worship leader Alan Combes invites you to a conversation following a Psalms performance. This informal session provides you with an opportunity to explore your own experience and understanding of the Psalms in modern day life. Aug 13,15:  18:30 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Blue Police Box outsde The Tron Kirk, Hunter's Square • 08444 771000 • Grid Ref: E5

Songs and stories relating to key events that shaped Edinburgh and the Royal Mile, performed by native Edinburgh man Graeme E Pearson. A unique musical journey through the Old Town.

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Three Red Phone Boxes on Royal Mile, Royal Mile • 08444 771000 • Grid Ref: E5

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The Radio Cafe The Spiegel Garden, George Square Gardens • 0131 667 8940 • Grid Ref: F5

OOR Tours

Jul 28-29,Aug 1,4-5,8-9,12,15,18-19,22,25,29:  21:30 (1hr 30mins)  £8.00 (£6.00)

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BBC Radio Scotland

OOR Tours - The Only Musical Tour of Edinburgh

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Sweet Teviot Place,Teviot Place (Also accessible from Bristo Square) • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F5

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Allan Foster

Jul 27-Aug 29:  14:00 (1hr 30mins)  £8.00 (£6.00)

Various

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Old Town Literary Pub Crawl

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Playshops: Spark Your Creative Vision

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The biggest names from all the Edinburgh festivals talking to Clare English and Janice Forsyth. Come and see extracts from Fringe and festival acts. Witty and funny ... the best way to spend lunchtime. Aug 11-15,18-22:  13:15 (45mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Radio Forth on the Fringe Radio Forth Ltd

The Liquid Room, 9c Victoria Street • 08444 999 990 • Grid Ref: E4

Showcasing a mixture of the very best in Fringe entertainment, featuring some of the biggest names in comedy, music, cabaret and theatre. Aug 9:  18:00 (3hrs 30mins)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Open daily 10am – 9pm 31 July – 25 August Skip the queues and book online using one of 40 free access PCs. Collect your pre-paid tickets and check out all the latest news, reviews and gossip on edfringe.com Visit us on Princes Mall, at the corner of Princes Street and Waverley Bridge.

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Rebus - Hidden Edinburgh

Sweet Filmmaking Workshops: An Introduction to Screen Acting

Rebustours

The Royal Oak, Infirmary Street, South Bridge • 0131 557 2976 • Grid Ref: E5

Stuffed Animals Media & Sweet Entertainments

Experience the dark, hidden world of Ian Rankin's 'Rebus' novels and discover the history and mystery of the real locations, with stunning views of some of Edinburgh's unexplored areas. 'Rebus' readings in the Old Town.

Sweet ECA, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place or Lady Lawson Street • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F4

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The Red Room

Aug 3,8,13,18:  11:00 (1hr 30mins)  £7.50 (£6.50)

Belt Up (Nothing to See/Hear)

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C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: D5

Award-winning Belt Up presents theatre, music and more at our burlesque boudoir. A new, immersive environment space, featuring vibrant productions of new writing and classics. Discover secret shows, experience beauty and decadence. www.beltuptheatre.co.uk

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Cannes Lion award-winning director Adam Morley takes you through the secrets of screen acting using useful, practical, effective techniques that prove vital to any professional actor or enthusiastic amateur. www.stuffedanimalsmedia.com and www.sweet-uk.net.

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Sweet Filmmaking Workshops: Audition Technique Stuffed Animals Media & Sweet Entertainments

Sweet ECA, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place or Lady Lawson Street • 0870 241 0136 • Grid Ref: F4

Royal Bank on the Royal Mile

Learn to develop an effective audition technique, to understand what casting directors are looking for, how best to prepare and how to present yourself. www.stuffedanimalsmedia.com and www.sweet-uk.net.

High Street, Cockburn Street to George IV Bridge, Royal Mile • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E5

Aug 5,12,17,20:  11:00 (1hr 30mins)  £7.50 (£6.50)

Festival Fringe Society

The most famous street in Edinburgh transformed into a huge street theatre for all to enjoy. Featuring Fringe performers, buskers, acrobats and fire-eaters, to name a few. Join thousands of Fringe-goers for free entertainment, every day of the Fringe. Aug 3-25:  11:00 (10hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Teaching: An Improvisor's Art Laughing Horse Comedy

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So,You Think You Want To Be An Actor?

National Council for Drama Training, Spotlight & the Stage Pleasance Courtyard, 60 The Pleasance • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: E6

Find out how to apply to drama school, prepare for auditions and survive the highly competitive world of acting. Expert advice, insider top tips plus loads of information to take away. Aug 19-20:  11:00 (1hr 30mins)  £2.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club, 7 Baxter's Place, Leith Walk • 0131 556 9628 • Grid Ref: C6

Kevin McCarron, an academic who performs comedy, presents a seminar exploring ways that teachers can learn from stand-up techniques. 'Only the teacher and the comedian rely on the continuous interaction of their audiences.' More information: www.aboutcomedy.co.uk. Aug 18:  17:00 (4hrs)  £39.00 (£29.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Traditional Scottish Ceilidh @ The LOT Heeliegoleerie

The Lot, 4 Grassmarket • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E4

An opportunity to get a real taste of traditional Scottish culture. Beautiful Scottish music performed by the award-winning Heeliegoleerie. An evening of dance for the novice to the expert - sell-out show, Fringe 2007. Aug 4,11,18:  21:00 (2hrs 30mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Traquair Fair Traquair Fair

Traquair House, Innerleithen • 01896 830 323 • Grid Ref: H6

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Set in the magical grounds of Scotland's oldest inhabited house, this is an awesome weekend of family entertainment with theatre, music, children's shows, workshops, crafts and complimentary medicine. This year with an Oriental theme. Aug 2-3:  11:00 (7hrs)  £16.00 (£10.00) (£42.00 F)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

World premiere

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Walking Tour of Edinburgh's Old & New Towns - Free Saints & Sinners Walking Tours

Outside Ryan's Bar,2 Hope Street • 07803 475688 • Grid Ref: E2

Free walking tour of Edinburgh's Old and New Towns. Great introduction to Edinburgh. Enjoy an entertaining way to discover Edinburgh's history and traditions. Experience the two sides of Edinburgh - the cultural and the dark. Aug 1-30:  10:30 (2hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)

World premiere

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Outside the Scottish Storytelling Centre, The Netherbow, 43-45 High Street • 07803 475688 • Grid Ref: D6

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Whisky With ... Food

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society The Scotch Malt Whisky Society - 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: C4

Sample some great taste combinations as Society Chef James Freeman demonstrates how to cook three mouth-watering dishes with our outstanding single cask malts. Tickets include two Society malts and Society guest pass.Visit www.smws.co.uk. Aug 13,18,27:  19:00 (1hr 30mins)  £20.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Whisky With ...Tutored Tasting The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society - 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: C4

This tasting takes you on a journey of discovery through three whisky regions as you enjoy this unique opportunity to explore three exceptional and rare Society single cask malts. Tickets include Society guest pass.Visit www.smws.co.uk. Aug 10,24:  19:00 (1hr)  £14.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society - The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: LEITH Aug 16,28:  19:00 (1hr)  £14.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Whisky With ... Walking Tour The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society - The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: LEITH

Join Society Ambassador and Blue Badge guide Suzie Weigert for a tour of Leith's whisky heritage. Then it's back to the Vaults for one of our single cask malts. Ticket includes Society guest pass.Visit www.smws.co.uk. Aug 9,23:  18:00 (2hrs)  £16.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

World premiere

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Window on the Fringe Different Acts Every Day

John Lewis, St James Centre • 0131 556 9121 • Grid Ref: C5

Join talented Fringe acts for free performances of music, dance and comedy in John Lewis's shop window! 'Window on the Fringe' will play host to different performers every weekday during the Fringe. Aug 4-8,11-15,18-22:  12:30 (3hrs 30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Wine In The City Edinburgh Wine School

Edinburgh Training Centre, 16 St Mary's Street • 07855 284875 • Grid Ref: E6

Wine tasting school suitable for all levels. A fun class to sniff, swirl and slurp wines from Rioja to Barolo, Champagne, whisky, cocktail making. Tastings change daily. See online programme or www.edinburghwineschool.co.uk. Aug 2-3,10,17,23-24:  14:00 (1hr 15mins)  £15.00  Aug 2-15,17-24:  18:00 (1hr 15mins)  £15.00  Aug 9,16:  14:00 (1hr 15mins)  £25.00  Aug 16:  18:00 (2hrs)  £35.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Sense the excitement. The world comes to the Fringe on the Royal Mile looking for something to get excited about. We like to think our support helps make it happen.

The Royal Bank on the Royal Mile 3-25 August 2008

Wine School at the Fringe Case Studies Wine School

The Millennium Link, Edinburgh Quay, Fountainbridge • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: F2

Sell-out 2007! Taste and learn about wine on the Millennium Link barge, moored on the historic Union canal. Three new shows, seven old favourites, fifty new performers! Programme changes daily.Visit www.casestudieswineschool.co.uk for full programme. Aug 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-25:  14:00 (1hr 15mins)  £16.50  Aug 1-25:  16:30 (1hr 15mins)  £16.50  Aug 1-25:  19:00 (1hr 15mins)  £16.50  Aug 1-2,7-9,14-16,21-23:  21:30 (1hr 15mins)  £16.50  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Alien Surfaces

Bottle Art in Oil: Landscape

Transreal Fiction, 7 Cowgatehead • 0131 226 2822 • Grid Ref: E4 Distorted and manipulated representations of surfaces described in classic works of sci-fi and fantasy: planets, landscapes, alien skins and artifacts. Ten new monoprints in a variety of media, including solvent transfers and cyanotypes, by respected nexialist, Madeleine Shepherd. Aug 1-30:  Mon-Fri: 11:00-18:00 Sat: 10:00-18:00 Sun: 12:00-17:00  Free  World premiere

Penicuik Library, Carlops Road • 01968 664 050 • Grid Ref: H6 Painting landscapes, I feel my art is at its best. Aug 3-30:  09:30-20:00 Free

Andrew Grassie

Bottle Art:The Scottish Parliament in Oils

Talbot Rice Gallery, University of Edinburgh, Old College, South Bridge • 0131 650 2210 • Grid Ref: E5 Paintings for his first major solo exhibition in Scotland, Talbot Rice Gallery presents a selection of Grassie's output from the past decade. Grassie will respond to this particular hang with new paintings of the installation itself. Aug 1-30: Mon-Sat: 10:00-17:00 Sun: 14:00-17:00 Free World premiere

Our Dynamic Earth, 112 Holyrood Road • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E6 This building is the most difficult art I have ever attempted: painting inside bottles, it takes a long time and many hours to finish one. Jul 27-Aug 30:  10:00-18:00 Free World premiere

... And the World Went Tick Tock!

British Contemporary...

DesignShop UK, 116 Causewayside • 0131 667 7078 • Grid Ref: H6 An eclectic showcase of timepieces from all around the world ... Unearth their unique qualities as they entice, shock, tease and amuse you. Indulge yourself in the combination of timeless style with bold, striking design concepts. Aug 1-30:Tue-Sat: 10:00-18:00 Sun: 12:00-16:00 Free   World premiere

Eero & Riley, 7 Easter Road • 0131 661 0533 • Grid Ref: B6 Engaging showcase of British design and small-scale production including stitched ceramics by Catherine Ball, stunning jewellery by Jessica Sherriff and paintings by Michael Barr. Art and craft local to Edinburgh also features. All available to purchase. Entrance free. Jul 27-Aug 30:  10:00-18:00,Thu: 10:00-19:00, Sun: 12:00-17:00 (not Mon) Free

Artists for the Caley

Cambridge Shorts

Hanover Fine Arts, 22a Dundas Street • 0131 556 2181 • Grid Ref: C4 To celebrate 200 years helping Scottish children, 50-80 prominent British artists will submit works to be sold on a 50/50 basis in aid of the Royal Caledonian Schools Trust. Aug 2-30: 11:00-17:00 (not Sun) Free

C venues - C soco, Chambers Street and Cowgate • 0845 260 1212 • Grid Ref: E5 Short films across a mix of genres showcasing the most recent work by CFN - a collaboration of highly creative professional and amateur filmmakers based in the Cambridge area. Jul 30-Aug: 1,5,11-12,18-19,25:  23:30 (50mins)  £1.50 (£0.50) Aug: 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-24:  23:30 (50mins)  £3.50 (£2.50) Aug: 6-8,13-15,20-22:  23:30 (50mins)  £2.50 (£1.50)

Madeleine Shepherd

Talbot Rice Gallery

Designshop UK

Prominent British Artists

Karl Wagener

Karl Wagener

Catherine Ball, Jessica Sherriff & Others

Cambridge Filmmakers Network

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Artists Trail & Exhibitions Penicuik Arts Festival

Penicuik Arts Festival, Penicuik Arts Centre, 2-4 West Street & Various other locations • 01968 678804 or 01968 672706 • Grid Ref: H2 Penicuik Turner Prize exhibition and traditional Tibetan thangka paintings by Topden at Penicuik Arts Centre; Arts Trail in town hall; Penicuik Pottery; shops and artists' studios. Music, dance, ceilidh, film and craft demonstrations. Supported by Midlothian Council. Preview Aug 23:  14:00-16:00 Aug 23-Sept 7: 10:00-16:00  Free

Capital City - Exhibition of New Paintings of Edinburgh scotlandart.com

scotlandart.com, 2 St Stephen Place • 0131 225 6257 • Grid Ref: C2 Upper Gallery features atmospheric cityscapes of Edinburgh by leading contemporary artists Jamie Primrose, Lesley Anne Derks and Alicia Dubnyckyj. Lower Gallery features affordable paintings of Edinburgh by Ronnie Russell and Ron Eardley. Preview Jul 31:  17:30-20:00, Aug 1-30: Mon-Fri: 10:30-17:30 Sat: 10:00-17:30, Sun: 12:00-17:00 Free European premiere

Art Late

Cargoes - A Merchant's Journey

Edinburgh Art Festival Reading Room, Stills Gallery, 23 Cockburn Street • 07771 693 470 • Grid Ref: D5 Join us for Scotland's only late-night art gallery openings and participate in a range of visual art events, featuring guest DJs, comedy, poetry and specially curated art tours. Fun, frolics and free booze! www.edinburghartfestival.com Aug 28: 18:00-22:00 Free

Galerie Mirages, 46a Raeburn Place • 0131 315 2603 • Grid Ref: B2 A selling exhibition - as 21st-century merchants, we travel the world seeking treasures, buying, wherever possible, fairly traded goods. Visit our exhibition and discover the treasures we have brought back from Vietnam, Thailand, India and the Sahara. Jul 31-Aug 30: 10:00-18:00, Sun: 12:30-17:00 Free  UK premiere

Bond Bound

Chad McCail

City Art Centre, 2 Market Street • 0131 529 3993 • Grid Ref: D5 Commemorating Ian Fleming's birth in 1908 and charting the role of artists and designers in creating and defining the Bond look ever since James Bond's 1953 introduction in 'Casino Royale', with its compelling mixture of sex, style and violence. Jul 27-Aug 30: Mon-Sat: 10:00-17:00 Sun: 12:00-17:00   £5.00 (£3.50) (£2.50 C)

Edinburgh Printmakers, 23 Union Street • 0131 557 2479 • Grid Ref: C5 An exhibition of screenprints commissioned and published by Edinburgh Printmakers, shown alongside other limited edition and original works, reflecting the history and mechanics of compulsory education, and the way we deal with puberty as a culture. Jul 27-Aug 30:  10:00-18:00 (not Sun, Mon)   Free  World premiere

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Clay 2008

Extremes: Life in Subarctic Canada

The Adam Pottery, 76 Henderson Row • 0131 557 3978 • Grid Ref: B3 Selling exhibition by the seven resident makers. Contemporary, innovative and traditional ceramics; hand-built, figurative and wheel-thrown in earthenware, stoneware and porcelain. This vibrant show reflects the marvellously adaptable qualities of clay. Visitors welcome to look around our workshops. Aug 4-30:  11:00-18:00 (not Sun)   Free

National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street • 0131 225 7534 • Grid Ref: E5 Experience the life of an indigenous community and discover Scotland and Canada's shared history. The Tlicho live with one of the most extreme climates on Earth. Find out how they lead their resourceful life. Jul 27-Aug 30:  10:00-17:00 Free

Adam Pottery

Contemporary ... Modern ...Timeless Ocean Jewellery

National Museum of Scotland

50th Anniversary Celebration/ Exhibition Jefferson Sheard Architects

Ocean Jewellery, 32 Lady Lawson Street • 0131 229 6767 • Grid Ref: F3 Ocean is once again bringing you a showcase of outstanding contemporary jewellery by worldwide designers. Following the success of 2007, this selling exhibition is one not to miss. Jul 28-Aug 30:  10:00-18:00 (Sun: 12:00-17:00)    Free

Jefferson Sheard Architects, 26 Alva Street • 0131 226 7179 • Grid Ref: E2 To celebrate our 50th anniversary, we are opening our office and putting our designs on display. Come and have a look around and chat to us about our past and current projects.. Aug 18-22:  10:00-17:00 Free

Crockery Capelines

50 Contemporary Jewellers

Fabhatrix, 13 Cowgatehead, Grassmarket • 0131 225 9222 • Grid Ref: E4 Edinburgh milliners Fawns Reid and Rosy Naylor draw parallels between vintage ceramics and contemporary headforms in a quirky exhibition that weaves ideas of the Mad Hatter's tea party with surrealistic sculpture and traditional millinery techiques. Aug 3-30:  10:00-20:00 Free

Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, off Lothian Road • 0131 200 4858 • Grid Ref: E3 Selling exhibition. 3,000 for-sale pieces. 26th year. Top designers from all over the world, following another great success at London's National Theatre. In spectacular atrium space by leading restaurant and cafe bar. Opposite Sheraton Hotel, Usher Hall. www.dazzle-exhibitions.co.uk Aug 1-25:  10:00-00:00   Free

design-ED

Foto: Modernity in Europe, 1918-1945

Concrete Wardrobe, 50a Broughton St • 0131 558 7130 • Grid Ref: B5 Concrete Wardrobe is hosting a festival exhibition of the most recent work of Edinburgh's designer/maker collective design-ED. Work featured will include textiles, glass and jewellery. All work is for sale. Aug 3-24: Mon-Sat: 10:00-18:00, Sun: 12:00-16:00 Free  European premiere

Dean Gallery, 73 Belford Road • 0131 624 6200 • Grid Ref: D1 Explore the breathtaking success of modernist photography in Central Europe during a time of tremendous social and political upheaval. This will be the only European showing of this magnificent exhibition. www.nationalgalleries.org Jul 27-31:  10:00-17:00, Aug 1-30:  10:00-18:00 £6.00 (£4.00) European premiere •

Fawns Reid & Rosy Naylor

Concrete Wardrobe

Dazzle Exhibitions

National Galleries of Scotland

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The Dinosaurs in Oils

Fragments of Place

Our Dynamic Earth, 112 Holyrood Road • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E6 Painting dinosaurs, one has to travel back in time and see in one's mind what it was like. Jul 27-Aug 30:  10:00-18:00   Free  World premiere

The GRV, 37 Guthrie Street • 0131 220 2987 • Grid Ref: E5 An interactive new media art installation that explores how the sharing of images, normally hidden on mobile phones, can reveal more about people's sense of place and the nature of this ultimately shared experience. Aug 3-25:  12:00-21:00 Free

Discover Islam Exhibition

Fringe Film Festival

Edinburgh Central Mosque, 50 Potterrow • 0131 667 1777 • Grid Ref: F5 Experience the sights, sounds and tastes on offer from the city's vibrant Muslim community. A dynamic exhibition, guided mosque tours, engaging presentations, free refreshments and literature, and all your questions answered. Full events programme: www.islamfestival.com. Aug 1-30: 12:00-18:00 Fri: 14:00-18:00 Free

C venues - C cubed, Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile • 0845 260 1212 • Grid Ref: E4 Returning for a fourth season: the critically acclaimed curated programme showcases, silver screen shorts and contemporary filmmakers. Featuring work from America, the Middle East and Japan. The destination for discerning film folk. 'Spectacular' (Scotsman). Jul 30-Aug 1,5,11-12,18-19,25:  23:30 (50mins)  £1.50 (£0.50) Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-24:  23:30 (50mins)  £3.50 (£2.50) Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  23:30 (50mins)  £2.50 (£1.50)

Exhibition

Fringe Poster Competition

Dalkeith Arts Centre, White Hart Street, Dalkeith • 0131 663 6986 • Grid Ref: G6 Midlothian Community Artists are again holding their annual exhibition, featuring a variety of paintings in varied mediums. Sponsored by Midlothian Council. Aug 5 -15: Mon: 10:00-16:00,Tue: 13:00-16:00, Wed: 10:00-13:00,Thur-Sat: 10:00-16:00  Free  European premiere

Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre, Ocean Drive • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: LEITH After a bumper year (over 4,000 entries from 156 schools), enjoy a fantastic display of short-listed poster designs produced by budding artists from across Scotland. Featuring the iconic winning entry by Naomi Beth Ellis (14), Tynecastle High School, Edinburgh. Aug 3-23: Mon-Fri: 10:00-20:00, Sat: 10:00-19:00 Sun: 11:00-18:00  Free

Karl Wagener

Islam Festival Edinburgh

Midlothian Community Artists

Peach@Napier

C film

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The F Word: Images of Forgiveness

International Photography

St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E1 A powerful photographic exhibition exploring the idea of forgiveness in the face of atrocity and telling the stories of victims as well as perpetrators. Exhibition produced by the Forgiveness Project: www.theforgivenessproject.com; www. cathedral.net. Aug 1-30:   09:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00 (not Sun) Free

The Edinburgh Photographic Exhibition Centre, 68 Great King Street • 01368 860097 • Grid Ref: C3 146th annual exhibition of over 200 prints by photographers worldwide. Under FIAP patronage. Aug 3-31: 10:00-17:00 Sun: 13:00-17:00 £3.00 (£2.00)

Garden of Delights

Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller

Studio One Gallery, 10 Stafford Street • 0131 226 5812 • Grid Ref: E2 An entrancing collection of new work by Scottish artist Linda Farquharson. Using relief printing techniques with an antique printing press, Linda's linocuts are original and captivating. All prints are limited editions and available to purchase. Jul 27-Aug 30: 09:30-18:00 (Sun: 12:00-17:00)  Free

The Fruitmarket Gallery, 45 Market Street • 0131 225 2383 • Grid Ref: D5 A rare chance to see several immersive and imaginative installations by internationally renowned artists, Cardiff and Miller, whose work engages all the viewer's senses in the creation of fictitious realities. Jul 31-Aug 30:  10:00-19:00   Free  UK premiere

St Mary's Cathedral

Studio One

Edinburgh Photographic Society

The Fruitmarket Gallery

Harry Potter, Hippogriffs and Beyond ...

Jewellery at the Edge

Cliff Wright & Friends, 18 Chester Street • 0131 538 7040 • Grid Ref: E1 Free exhibition. Cliff Wright ('Harry Potter' cover artist) and friends present artwork for sale/interaction. See rare items from Stephen Queen's famous 'Harry Potter' memorabilia collection. Daily drawing workshops, see www.cliffwright.co.uk for further details.. Aug 9-23:  10:00-17:00 Free  European premiere

Pebbles, 9 Jeffrey St • 0131 557 4908 • Grid Ref: D6 No stone has been left unturned to discover exciting, daring and talented cutting-edge jewellery designers. Come and admire the new directions that jewellery is taking in both materials and style. Available to view and purchase. Jul 27-Aug 30:  11:00-17:00, (Sun: 12:00-16:00)  Free  World premiere

Cliff Wright and Friends

Pebbles

Helium

Jewellery 2008

12 Degrees, 46a George Street • 0131 220 1012 • Grid Ref: D4 Featuring the best of emerging talent, fresh from this year's Scottish degree shows. An exciting collection of work from a wide range of disciplines. A great opportunity to buy and commission original art from the next generation of artists. Jul 10-Sept 3: Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat: 10:00-18:00 Thur: 10:00-19:00, Sun: 12:00-17:00 Free

Galerie Mirages, 46a Raeburn Place • 0131 315 2603 • Grid Ref: B2 22nd festival exhibition. Outstanding selling exhibition of designer silver, semi-precious stone jewellery from Poland, Nepal, Thailand, India and the Sahara. Amber, turquoise, pearls. Unique in-house designs created from antique trade beads collected from around the world. www.galeriemirages.co.uk Jul 28-Sept 12: 10:00-18:00 (Sun: 12:30-18:00) Free

Heroes and Heroines

Kay Rosen

St Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Royal Mile • 0131 226 0673 • Grid Ref: E5 12 remarkable individuals from around the world, profiled in Amnesty International's new celebration of freedom of expression and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. See www.amnesty.org.uk/edinburghfestivals. Aug 1-27: Mon-Fri: 09:00-19:00, Sat: 09:00-17:00, Sun: 13:00-17:00 Free  World premiere

Ingleby Gallery, 15 Calton Road • 0131 556 4441 • Grid Ref: D5 Please visit www.inglebygallery.com for further details. Aug 1-30: Mon-Wed, Fri: 10:00-18:00 Thur: 10:00-19:00 Sat: 10:00-17:00 Sun: 12:00-17:00 Free

Highlights from the Prague Quadrennial 2007

A Lad and His Dad ... Nato Welton (Photographer) Peter Welton (Watercolourist)

12 Degrees

Amnesty International

Prague Quadrennial, Arts Institute-Theatre Institute, Prague/Czech Republic @ the Fringe 2008

Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6 Photo exhibition giving a sense of the excitement of the world's most important performance design and space exhibition, which, in its 40th anniversary edition, transformed Prague into a genuine living stage of world theatre. Aug 1-25:  10:00-00:00   Free  European premiere

Galerie Mirages

Kay Rosen

Peter and Nato Welton

The Royal College of Physicians, 9 Queen Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: C4 Nato (the lad): photographs from 'Work: The Building of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link' by Steven Bailey. Peter (his dad): prints of watercolours from many parts of the world. Aug 11-15:  11:00-19:00 Free

Impressionism & Scotland

MAGAZINE 08

National Gallery Complex,The Mound • 0131 624 6200 • Grid Ref: D4 This summer's landmark exhibition features world-class art by the great Impressionists and the Scots they inspired. 100 paintings by Monet, Renoir, Degas, Whistler,Van Gogh, Cézanne, Gauguin, Matisse, the Glasgow Boys and the Scottish Colourists. www.nationalgalleries.org Jul 27-30: 10:00-17:00 £6.00 (£4.00), Aug 1-30: 10:00-18:00, Thurs: 10:00-19:00 £8.00 (£6.00) World premiere •

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, 25 Hawthornvale • 0131 551 4490 • Grid Ref: A6 MAGAZINE is a contemporary arts event showing a number of curated, site-specific artworks situated in the garden and workspaces of Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop. Throughout the exhibition, there will be a programme of free talks and events. Aug 3-24:Thu-Sun:  11:00-17:00 Free  World premiere

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Mr IMPOSSIBLE: Philippe Starck

The Rug People

Inhouse, 28 Howe Street • 0131 225 2888 • Grid Ref: C3 Global design superstar Starck continues his quest to reinvent almost everything we own. 20 years of prodigious design since Inhouse's first UK exhibition, Starck returns with 50 exhibits from 1982-2008, including rare pieces from private collections. Aug 2-30: 09:30-18:00, Sat: 09:30-17:30 (not Sun)  Free  World premiere

Persian Rug Village, 34 Morningside Road • 0131 466 7071 • Grid Ref: H2 An unique selling exhibition including an array from nomadic to village carpets, from finest silk rugs to small saddle bags, and from kilim stools to hand made artifacts. This is the best place to meet the rug people. Aug 4-30:  10:00-17:00, Sun: 12:00-16:00 Free

Old Russian Icons

SaltCity: Cadiz Field + Work

The Nomads Tent, 21 St Leonard's Lane • 0131 662 1612 • Grid Ref: F6 This selling exhibition of religious paintings from Russia explores their meaning, their symbolism and history. Come and see an early art form which has enduring qualities, and enjoy a quiet, contemplative visit. Aug 6-31:  10:00-17:00 Free  European premiere

Matthew Architecture Gallery, 20 Chambers Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E5 Dramatically installed models, drawings, films; selected design and research projects. How does an architect gain knowledge of the city, and how does this become a basis for action, for critical practice? Preview Aug 8:  18:00-20:00 Aug 4-29: 11:00-16:00 (not Sun)  Free  World premiere

Phoebe Anna Traquair Murals at the Mansfield Traquair Centre

Sandbach School Artists

Inhouse

The Nomads Tent

Persian Rug Village

Architecture, University of Edinburgh

Sandbach School Art Department

Friends of Mansfield Traquair Centre

The Royal College of Physicians, 9 Queen Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: C4 Sandbach School Artists showcase their work for the first time in Edinburgh, following on from regular exhibitions at Manchester Metropolitan University. Former pupil and professional photographer Nato Welton (and his dad!) are guest exhibitors. Aug 11-15:  11:00-19:00   Free

Phoebe Anna Traquair Song School Murals

Scavengers

Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place • 0131 556 3882 • Grid Ref: B5 Often referred to as 'Edinburgh's Sistine Chapel', come and see the brilliantly coloured and gilded arts and crafts murals on Biblical themes - now completely restored to their former glory. Scintillating and spectacular! Aug 3-25: 11:00-13:00, (not Sat) Free

St Mary's Cathedral

Joshua Sofaer/Escalator East to Edinburgh

St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E1 Painted 1888-1892, Traquair's acclaimed murals, restored in 1998, illustrate the canticle 'Benedicite Omnia Opera'. Showing Pre-Raphaelite influence, they are a moving expression of faith. Tours meet at Palmerston Place entrance of the cathedral. www.cathedral.net Aug 1-30:  11:00 (1hr),12:00 (1hr) (not Sun)   Free

Scavengers @ City Art Centre, 2 Market Street • 07790 235963 • Grid Ref: D5 100 clues. Nine hours. Register a team and set out in search of fame, glory and £2,000 cash. This is the ultimate scavenger hunt, devised by internationally acclaimed artist Joshua Sofaer, who will use the objects collected to form his exhibition. www.festivalscavengers.co.uk Aug 16:  09:00-20:00 £15.00 World premiere

Playing Against Reason

Scavengers Exhibition

Corn Exchange Gallery, Constitution Street, Leith • 0131 561 7300 • Grid Ref: LEITH Following her successful exhibition at the gallery in 2007, award-winning UK artist Frances Richardson presents a group of new sculptures and drawings, including a series based on playing cards. Jul 29-Aug 28:  11:00-16:30 (not Sun, Mon) Free

City Art Centre, 2 Market Street • 0131 529 3993 • Grid Ref: D5 Exhibiting the collected objects of the 'Scavengers' competitors from internationally acclaimed artist Joshua Sofaer's ultimate scavenger hunt. Call 07790235963 before 16 Aug to enter your team into the hunt for fame, glory and £2,000 cash (see entry above). www.festivalscavengers.co.uk Aug 18-25:  10:00-17:00  Sun:  12:00-17:00 Free  World premiere

Research - RSA Residencies in Focus

Scotland: A Changing Nation

RSA Lower Galleries,The Mound, Princes Street • 0131 225 6671 • Grid Ref: D4 The RSA offers a number of residencies each year. This exhibition highlights vibrant new works from the 2007 winners and looks to the future of these awards. Jul 12-Sept 21: 10:00-17:00, Sun: 12:00-17:00  Free  World premiere

National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street • 0131 225 7534 • Grid Ref: E5 Discover the political, industrial and cultural influences that have shaped Scotland today - from the First World War to the present day. Trace the experiences of the people that made Scotland the nation it is today. Jul 27-Aug 30:  10:00-17:00 Free

Frances Richardson

Royal Scottish Academy

Joshua Sofaer/Escalator East to Edinburgh

National Museum of Scotland

Richard Hamilton - Protest Pictures

Scottish Art Exhibition

Inverleith House - Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Inverleith Place/Row • 0131 248 2971 • Grid Ref: A3 Paintings, collages and installation selected by the artist for Inverleith House in the first exhibition to examine Hamilton's exacting portrayal of political actions, movements and figures which have shaped our lives. Jul 31-Oct 12:  10:00-17:30 Free  World premiere

Lloyds TSB Scotland, 120 George Street • 0131 225 4555 • Grid Ref: D3 A fantastic opportunity to view and purchase paintings from a stunning collection of Scottish fine art. A wonderful display of art by both established and emerging artists. Aug 3-24:  10:00-16:00 Free

Inverleith House

Lloyds TSB Private Banking

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The Scottish Parliament in Oils

Unseen China

Penicuik Library, Carlops Road • 01968 664 050 • Grid Ref: H6 A great challenge for an artist: this outstanding building in oils. Aug 3-30:  09:30-20:00 Free

City Art Centre, 2 Market Street • 0131 529 3993 • Grid Ref: D5 600 documentary photographs taken by 250 Chinese photographers, reflecting daily life in China against the background of modernisation, radical cultural upheaval and urban economic boom over the last 50 years. Assembled by the Guangdong Museum of Art. Jul 27-Aug 30:  Mon-Sat: 10:00-17:00, Sun: 12:00-17:00   £5.00 (£3.50) (£2.50 C) European premiere

The Tara Project for a Free Tibet

Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008

Studio XIII Gallery,Tattoo & Piercing, 3 Jeffrey Street • 0131 558 2974 • Grid Ref: D6 Tibetan-inspired works from the world's top tattoo artists. Proceeds go to the Free Tibet Fund. Guest speakers, special events and Tibetan monks! Other exhibitions; the 'Real' Edinburgh Tattoo, (classic tattoo photography), resident artists, and the Studio XIII permanent collection. Jul 30-Aug 30:  from 10:00,  Sun: from 12:00 Free  World premiere

Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street • 0131 624 6200 • Grid Ref: C4 150 memorable photographic portraits from that unique barometer of cultural zeitgeist, Vanity Fair magazine.Vintage works are displayed alongside contemporary photographs; sitters range from Monet to Arthur Miller, and Cary Grant to Tom Cruise. www.nationalgalleries.org Jul 27-31: 10:00-17:00, Aug 1-30: 10:00-18:00, Thurs: 10:00-19:00 £6.00 (£4.00)

Karl Wagener

Studio XIII Gallery,Tattoo & Piercing

City Art Centre

National Galleries of Scotland

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The Timex Strike: Dundee in Oils

Vietnamese Propaganda Posters

Cafe Artista, 94-96 Marchmont Crescent • 0131 447 6477 • Grid Ref: H4 A struggle that would be hard to forget as an artist (under very severe weather conditions). Aug 3-30:  09:00-21:00  Free  World premiere

The Nomads Tent, 21 St Leonard's Lane • 0131 662 1612 • Grid Ref: F6 This selling exhibition of posters shows Uncle Ho Chi Minh extolling the virtues of hard work and self-sufficiency. The bold colours and communist-era graphic style makes each poster a powerful piece of propaganda. Aug 6-30:  10:00-17:00 Free  European premiere

Tinei Mashaya

We Are All Born Free

Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Mound Place • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: E4 Renowned Zimbabwean artist Tinei Mashaya presents an exhibition of beautifully crafted stone sculptures. Meet the artist in person. All works are for sale. Jul 31-Aug 25:  10:00  Free

St John's Church, Corner of Princes Street and Lothian Road • 0131 229 7565 • Grid Ref: E3 Some of the world's foremost children's illustrators convey the articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in this beautiful expression of peace, justice and freedom. Includes Axel Sheffler and Debi Gliori. See www.amnesty.org.uk/edinburghfestivals. Aug 1-25:  08:00-21:00 Free  World premiere

Karl Wagener

Tinei Mashaya

Tracey Emin: 20 Years

National Galleries of Scotland

The Nomads Tent

Amnesty International

What is Life - Christine Borland, Graham Fagen, Simon Starling Plant Exhibition Hall

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, 75 Belford Road • 0131 624 6200 • Grid Ref: D1 Tracey Emin is one of the most famous artists working anywhere in the world today, but this will be her first UK retrospective exhibition. The show features works in various media, spanning Emin's entire career. www.nationalgalleries.org Aug 2-30:  10:00-18:00 £6.00 (£4.00) European premiere •

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - Plant Exhibition Hall, 20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh • 0131 248 2968 • Grid Ref: A3 New and recent sculpture by three of Scotland's leading artists that explores their common interest in the uses and symbolism of plants by cultures past and present. Jul 12-Aug 31:  10:00-17:00 Free  World premiere

Treasures of Deserted Villages

Where Seeing Is Not Believing!

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 38 West Nicolson Street • 0131 667 7533 • Grid Ref: F5 In the era of virtual worlds, we forget about the real one. Discover it, taste it - the treasures of deserted villages, sounds of nature - be a creator of your own world. Craft shows, masterclasses, soft acoustic music. Aug 11-21:  14:00-15:00 Free  European premiere

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, Castlehill, Royal Mile • 0131 226 3709 • Grid Ref: E4 Spy on passers-by in the street - pick them up in your hand. Fabulous rooftop views, amazing optical illusions, mega handson fun. Festival 2008: exclusive pinhole photography exhibition and hot, hot, hot thermal imaging exhibit! Jul 27-Aug 30:  09:30-19:30 £7.95 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)

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Ukrainian Art Galleries

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Unlocked

Zimbabwe Sculpture

St John's Church, Corner of Princes Street and Lothian Road • 0131 229 7565 • Grid Ref: E3 Motherwell College presents an exhibition of prisoner art. The show is a unique opportunity to see for yourself the creative energy which is flourishing behind bars in Scottish prisons. The event is part of www.festivalofspirituality.org.uk. Aug 3-24:  09:00-16:00 Free

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4 Vhukutiwa Gallery returns for its sixth exhibition of smallscale sculpture, presenting a haunting range of work, all with a remarkable tactile quality evoking a world part natural, part spirit-orientated, from some of the finest sculptors in the world. Jul 31-Aug 25:  10:00-18:00 Free

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if.comedy the intelligent finance comedy awards

Brendon Burns

Best Comedy Show 2007

2008 shows: Assembly Rooms, 31 Jul - 24 Aug 8.55pm

THE UNOFFICIAL OSCARS OF COMEDY shortlist announced: Wednesday 20 Aug Winner announced: Midnight Saturday 23 Aug

Tom Basden

Best Newcomer 2007

award shows: Sun 24 Aug 11.15pm Pleasance Courtyard Mon 25 Aug 8.45pm Assembly Rooms, George St.

www.ifcomedy.com

www.myspace.com/ifcomedy

Arturart

Panel Prize 2007

2008 shows: Institute of Zoo Logic, Queen Street, 2 - 23 Aug 2 - 6pm

The UK’s Premier Live Comedy Awards: The Winners 1981 Cambridge Footlights 1982 Writers inC. 1983 los trios ringbarkus 1984 the brass band

1985 theatre de CompliCité 1986 ben keaton 1987 broWn blues (arnold broWn and Jungr & parker)

1988 Jeremy hardy 1989 simon FanshaWe 1990 sean hughes 1991 Frank skinner 1992 steve Coogan in CharaCter With John thomson

1993 lee evans 1994 lano & Woodley 1995 Jenny eClair 1996 dylan moran 1997 the league oF gentlemen

1998 tommy tiernan 1999 al murray 2000 riCh hall is otis lee CrenshaW 2001 garth marenghi’s netherhead

2002 daniel kitson 2003 demetri martin 2004 JaCkson’s Way 2005 laura solon 2006 phil niChol 2007 brendon burns

About Time Too!

Adam Page Solo

St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: D4

Underbelly, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0844 545 8252 • Grid Ref: E5

Jennifer Logan and Stuart Hope

Adam Page Solo

Jennifer Logan and Stuart Hope moan about getting up, tradesmen, telephones and youthful intransigence. They poison some pigeons and celebrate birthdays and Mother's Day before having a bath. Aug 17:  16:45 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Absolute Cabaret: Kiss 'n' Tell With Ruby Summers Laughing Horse Free Festival/Scotchmist Productions

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings,Victoria Street (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street) • 0131 477 7007 • Grid Ref: E4

Fringe debut. Seductive starlet Ruby spills the beans in sequin-studded sensual serenade of love, loss, heartbreak and humour. Jazzy, bluesy, melody and mischief, glitter and glamour. Celebrating golden ladies Ella, Nina, Peggy, Monroe. www.freefestival.co.uk Jul 31-Aug 3,5-10,12-17:  12:40 (50mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Adrian Legg NEM Productions

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, 10 Orwell Terrace • 0131 346 1405 • Grid Ref: F1

The much-lauded and joyfully emotional collision between classical melodic sophistication and the ballsy American guitar, swinging between grace and the gutter on uniquely developed musicality, with technique to die for.You'll grin, but take a hankie. 27 28 29 30 31 1 2

Aug 20:  19:30 (1hr)  £5.00

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Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  17:20 (1hr)  £6.00  Aug 2,5-7,11-12,14,18-21:  17:20 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 3-4,8-10,15-17,22-24:  17:20 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50)

Aug 18:  19:15 (1hr 15mins)  £12.00 (£10.00)

The Jazz Bar, 1a Chambers Street • 0131 220 4298 • Grid Ref: E5

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One man. 15 instruments. One vegetable. So many possibilities! 2007 Adelaide Fringe award winner presents one of Australia's most original and hilarious interactive improvised performances. ' ... prepare to be violently impressed' (Buzzcuts.com.au). www.adampagesolo.com

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Affabre Concinui Polish Chamber Singers

A Cappella Allsorts

St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: D4

Canongate Kirk, Canongate, Royal Mile • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: D6

From Renaissance to contemporary music, and with their astonishing and unique imitation of musical instruments, Robert Hylla, Leszek Marciniak, Przemysùaw Czekaùa, Piotr Lewandowski, Piotr Dziurla and Artur Hoffman are perfectly attuned. A Festival Fringe first!

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Fringe regulars return to perform the wonderful Victoria six-part Requiem and other 16th-/17th-century sacred and secular gems including works by Palestrina, Monteverdi and Wilbye. This venue is perfect for this music. Don't miss it! Aug 23:  17:00 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.00) (Free Ticketed C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Acoustic Edinburgh Festival (Featuring Edwina Hayes) Acoustic Edinburgh

The best live music ... unplugged. Five stunning acoustic sets from across the musical spectrum. Edwina Hayes headlines with support from Gary Stewart, Paul Gilbody and others. DJ Si provides lounging grooves. Full listings: www.acousticedinburgh.com. Aug 5:  21:00 (3hrs)  £7.00

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Acoustic Edinburgh Festival (Featuring Found) Acoustic Edinburgh

Medina & Negociants, 45-47 Lothian Street • 0131 225 6313 • Grid Ref: F5

Aug 19:  21:00 (3hrs)  £7.00

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Acoustic Edinburgh Festival (Featuring Jill Jackson) Acoustic Edinburgh

The best live music ... unplugged. Five stunning acoustic sets from across the musical spectrum. Jill Jackson headlines with support from Amplifico, Azadeh and others. DJ Si provides lounging grooves. Full listings: www.acousticedinburgh.com. Aug 12:  21:00 (3hrs)  £7.00

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Africa's Rhythm St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: D4

An unforgettable experience! You will be moved by the talent, energy and musicality of the latest African Children's Choir from Nkomazi, South Africa. Their new programme of song and dance expresses the cultural vitality and rhythm of Africa. Aug 9,13,15-16,20,22-23:  16:30 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.00)  Aug 10,24:  16:45 (1hr)  £12.00 (£10.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Air Alba

Nancy Nicolson Nancy Nicolson's clear eye and sharp wit illuminate facets of Scotland's past and present for Scots and visitors alike. Food, whisky, sex, politics, Burns, Stevenson and more are celebrated in song, story, and music. Full programme at: www.nancynicolson.com. Aug 3-24:  15:00 (1hr 15mins)  £5.00  Aug 13-17:  18:00 (1hr 15mins)  £5.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

European premiere

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Airy Delights

St Clements Wind Ensemble

Medina & Negociants, 45-47 Lothian Street • 0131 225 6313 • Grid Ref: F5

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The Royal Oak, Infirmary Street, South Bridge • 0131 557 2976 • Grid Ref: E5

The best live music ... unplugged. Five stunning acoustic sets from across the musical spectrum. Found headline with support from Chris Bradley, Douglas Kay, James Hara and others. DJ Si provides lounging grooves. Full listings: www.acousticedinburgh.com. 27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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African Children's Choir

Medina & Negociants, 45-47 Lothian Street • 0131 225 6313 • Grid Ref: F5

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Aug 8:  12:30 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.00)  Aug 10:  14:15 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.00)  Aug 11:  16:30 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.00)

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Canongate Kirk, Canongate, Royal Mile • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: D6

From Bach to Brahms with SCWE, the 'classical gem' of the Fringe (ThreeWeeks 07). Varying programmes will include Bach's B minor Suite, Brandenburgh concerto No 5, Brahms' Serenade for Winds and music by Telemann and Beethoven. Aug 12-14:  17:00 (2hrs)  £10.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

Adam Bulley & Malcolm MacFarlane

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Malcolm MacFarlane

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, 10 Orwell Terrace • 0131 346 1405 • Grid Ref: F1

The Edge Festival

This guitar duo promises an even more exciting experience than last year's criticallyacclaimed shows. New music, more instruments - a debut CD too! 'Bulley and MacFarlane's frenetic fretwork is both powerful and inspirational' (Garden Sessions).

Cult music with an irresistible rhythm. Songs of salvation from day-to-day life. Famous for 'The Sopranos' theme tune.

Aug 15-18:  21:30 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Liquid Room, 9c Victoria Street • 0844 499 9990 • Grid Ref: E4

Aug 3:  19:00 (3hrs)  £16.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Alex Yellowlees Jazz Quartet Alex Yellowlees

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, 10 Orwell Terrace • 0131 346 1405 • Grid Ref: F1

Outstanding! This modern Grappelli on violin, with virtuoso guitarists Ged Brockie and Mike Nisbet and legendary bassist Kenny Ellis, performs exciting, intoxicating swing laced with Latin rhythms and Celtic Gypsy flair. Simply a must-see! Aug 9:  21:00 (1hr 15mins)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Allegra Levy and the Boston Blue Allegra Levy and the Boston Blue

The Jazz Bar, 1a Chambers Street • 0131 220 4298 • Grid Ref: E5

Something old, something new! Sultry jazz vocalist Allegra Levy and the Boston Blue, Boston's brightest young jazz talents, swing through classics and come right up to date with originals. New, fresh, classy, loads of soul. Aug 7,10:  23:00 (1hr)  £8.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

World premiere

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All of Me

Marika Klambatsea The Jazz Bar, 1a Chambers Street • 0131 220 4298 • Grid Ref: E5

With her unique voice, one of Greece's premiere singers will interpret the songs of Billie Holiday in a journey from blues to arias through parody in avant-garde music. 'Channels both Maria Callas and Janis Joplin' (Herald Tribune). Aug 7,13:  19:30 (1hr)  £5.00 (£3.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

European premiere

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Ambassadors of Swing

Jason Isaacs and the Dave Connolly Big Band Assembly @ The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street • 0131 668 3456 • Grid Ref: G6

One of last year's hottest musical acts, Isaacs and his outstanding big band are back for a one-night-only evening of Rat Pack classics. A big-voiced singer, Isaacs delivers with cheeky charisma and terrific presence. **** (Herald); **** (ThreeWeeks). Aug 12:  19:30 (1hr 30mins)  £18.00 (£16.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Andi Neate Band & Guests Andi Neate Band

The Jazz Bar, 1a Chambers Street • 0131 220 4298 • Grid Ref: E5

Angel-voiced, street-tough acoustic artist. Singer-songwriter of exceptional talent with powerful, soaring vocals, gift for melody and memorably quirky lyrics. Burnsong Gathering winner. ' ... on a par with Beth Orton, Suzanne Vega and Tori Amos' (Get Rhythm). Aug 6,16:  19:30 (1hr)  £8.00 (£5.00)  Aug 14:  21:00 (1hr 30mins)  £8.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Andy McKee and Don Ross NEM Productions

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, 10 Orwell Terrace • 0131 346 1405 • Grid Ref: F1

McKee: a most promising fingerstyle guitarist with a rarely-seen playing style and compositional talent attracting a huge fanbase - over 12 million views on YouTube! Ross: a most respected musician and one of the world's top guitarists. Together - stunning! Aug 5:  19:15 (1hr 15mins)  £12.00 (£10.00)  Aug 5:  21:00 (1hr 15mins)  £12.00 (£10.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Feel the emotion. Over a quarter of a million people will experience all kinds of fun at the Fringe on the Royal Mile. We like to think our support helps make it happen.

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Another Eden

Kelly Glasheen and Pamela Gillis Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, 10 Orwell Terrace • 0131 346 1405 • Grid Ref: F1

The Royal Bank on the Royal Mile 3-25 August 2008

An acoustic haven. Kelly Glasheen and Pamela Gillis collaborate to bring you a blend of melodic folk and modern acoustic. Be captivated by their pure, delicate voices, lilting harmonies and honest lyrics. Aug 4,6:  18:30 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.00)  Aug 8-10:  17:00 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Anti-Winehouse Rio & Georgina

Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

Like a Nu-Rave Brecht, songwriting duo Rio & Georgina combine guitar, piano and voice in original songs ranging from light and humorous to melodramatic 'punk cabaret'. The people's response to she of the mighty bee-hive. Forget rehab, see this show! Preview Aug 17-18:  16:00 (45mins)  £5.00  Aug 19-25:  16:00 (45mins)  £6.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Antonio Forcione & Adriano Adewale Antonio Forcione & Adriano Adewale

Assembly @ George Street, 54 George Street • 0131 623 3030 • Grid Ref: D4

Award-winning guitar virtuoso Antonio Forcione joins dynamic percussionist Adriano Adewale to form a breathtaking duo that masterfully blends soul-jazz, flamenco guitar and African and Latin rhythms. Original, inventive and heartwarming worldclass music not to be missed. www.antonioforcione.com; www.adrianoadewale.co.uk

Preview Jul 31-Aug 1:  22:15 (1hr)  £5.00 (£5.00)  Aug 2-7,12-14,19-20,25:  22:15 (1hr)  £12.00 (£11.00)  Aug 8-10,15-18,23-24:  22:15 (1hr)  £13.00 (£12.00)  Aug 21-22:  23:45 (1hr)  £13.00 (£12.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Arachne in Si Bemol - Free

Marika Klambatsea (Laughing Horse Free Festival) Laughing Horse @ Meridian, 138-140 Leith Walk • 0131 555 3084 • Grid Ref: A6

One-Greek-woman show. Marika sings arias in her opera based on the tale of 'Sleeping Beauty' of 1634. She creates vocal, primitive sounds in avant-garde music. 'Channels both Maria Callas and Janis Joplin' (Herald Tribune). Jul 31-Aug 9:  14:55 (50mins)  (Free Ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

European premiere

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Art Song Recital

Lucy Owen Hoyt (Soprano), Deborah Lee Hollis (Piano) St Mark's artSpace, 7 Castle Terrace • 0131 228 1155 • Grid Ref: E3

Don't miss this American duo as they collaborate in an intimate recital with songs of British composers Hubert Parry and Peter Warlock, American composer Lori Laitman, and Frenchman Ernest Chausson. Also: sumptuous songs of Sweden and Russia.

see page 143 for show information

Aug 19:  20:00 (1hr 15mins)  £8.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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An Audience With Dana Gillespie clubWEST Productions

clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall,The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street • 0131 527 1562 • Grid Ref: E6

With a Fringe sell-out award last year, Dana Gillespie and wizard boogie-woogie player Joachim Palden return to show what risqué, authentic blues is all about. It'll make you laugh, cry, dance, and stomp your feet. Aug 18-23:  21:00 (55mins)  £12.00 (£10.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Austen George Austen George

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, 10 Orwell Terrace • 0131 346 1405 • Grid Ref: F1

Creative Edinburgh singer/songwriter. Angelic vocals with a soulful, gritty edge, influenced by a broad spectrum of retro rock. Beautifully crafted songs by an accomplished pianist/guitarist, championed by Radio 1. A promising future beckons.

see page 113 for show information

Aug 21-22:  21:00 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Bach Bonanza I - Goldberg Variations Stefan Warzycki

St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: D4

The first of two all-Bach programmes by pianist Stefan Warzycki, including Little Preludes, the Italian Concerto and the legendary Goldberg Variations. Aug 9:  19:30 (2hrs)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Bach Bonanza II - C minor Partita Stefan Warzycki

St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: D4

Pianiast Stefan Warzycki's second Bach programme includes the sublime Partita No 2 in C minor and a second chance to hear the Italian Concerto. Aug 21:  12:30 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Bach Cello Suites

Beating of the Russian Heart

St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: D4

C soco urban garden, 233 Cowgate and Chambers Street • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: E5

Koleso

Anne-Isabel Meyer

The accomplished cellist Anne-Isabel Meyer returns this year with Bach's great masterworks for solo violoncello. Take this rare opportunity to hear the whole cycle in three concerts in the beautiful setting of this New Town church. Aug 12-14:  14:30 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.00)

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Bach for Breakfast

Unfurl the magic of Russia. Songs to melt you to tears. Songs to catch your soul. Songs to make you stamp your feet with joy! Sung in thrilling traditional harmonies by a stunning all-female cast. 'Delightful' (EdinburghGuide.com). www.folk-show.ru Aug 13-15,20-22:  14:00 (1hr)  £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)  Aug 16-17,23-25:  14:00 (1hr)  £9.50 (£8.50) (£7.50 C)  Aug 18-19:  14:00 (1hr)  £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

ROSL Arts

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Royal Over-Seas League, Overseas House, 100 Princes Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: D3

Beat Meets the Bard

Ninth year of ROSL Arts' sell-out series: international, prize-winning musicians including violist Zhou Yi, cellist Pei-Sian Ng and pianist Ben Schoeman perform works by Bach and contemporaries. Different artists and programmes each concert. Tea/ coffee and pastries afterwards included. www.roslarts.org.uk

The Jazz Bar, 1a Chambers Street • 0131 220 4298 • Grid Ref: E5

Aug 11,13,15,18,20,22:  09:30 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Enjoy a performance of Bach's jubilant 'Magnificat' together with Handel's Coronation Anthems including the famous 'Zadok the Priest'.The Scottish Chamber Choir are accompanied by St Giles' Chamber Ensemble and directed by Michael Harris. Aug 10:  20:00 (1hr 45mins)  £10.00 (Free Ticketed C)

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Beethoven and contemporaries performed by international, award-winning musicians including Trio Scintillatum, Brodowski Quartet, and pianists Todd Yaniw and Alasdair Beatson. Different artists and programmes each concert. Tea/coffee/shortbread afterwards included. www.roslarts.org.uk Aug 12,14,19,21:  09:30 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

Canongate Kirk, Canongate, Royal Mile • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: D6

Bert Jansch

David Hamilton

Bach's organ Toccatas (including the famous one in D minor) on the Canongate's wonderful Frobenius organ. David Hamilton performed Buxtehude's complete organ works here in 2007 and returns with music by the 'father' of the organ. Aug 16:  12:00 (1hr 10mins)  £5.00

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The Barry Vistas

Bert Jansch

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, 10 Orwell Terrace • 0131 346 1405 • Grid Ref: F1

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Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, 10 Orwell Terrace • 0131 346 1405 • Grid Ref: F1

Arthur McNair, Al Shedlock and Keith Miller bring their unique 'brand-new kissables and old unmissables' to the Fringe, ably assisted by Linda 'Emmylou' Wyman. Roughhewn acoustic diamonds from the 'mines of the soul'. Aug 11-13:  21:30 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.00)

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Bessie Smith - A Tribute to the Empress of the Blues Liz Dicks

The Space@Jury's Inn (V260), 43 Jeffrey Street • 0131 556 0476 • Grid Ref: D6

Liz Dicks sings some of the songs that made the late, great Bessie Smith famous. The show features a selection of songs, from saucy to sad, from bawdy to blues. Aug 20-22:  20:35 (1hr)  £6.00 (£5.00)

Bartok Late ROSL Arts

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Royal Over-Seas League, Overseas House, 100 Princes Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: D3

The Best of Your Sound

Expressionism meets polystylism: the Brodowski Quartet perform Bartok's Fourth String Quartet and Schnittke's Third String Quartet. A cerebral treat for cultural night owls. Tea/coffee/hot chocolate included before the concert from 22:00. www. roslarts.org.uk Aug 20:  22:30 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Royal Over-Seas League, Overseas House, 100 Princes Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: D3

Bach Toccatas and Fugues

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ROSL Arts

St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E1

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Star vocalist Verona Chard sings jazz inspired by William Shakespeare. Cool quintet arrangements of Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Rodgers/Hart, John Dankworth, Elton John and Stephen Sondheim, plus originals. 'Beautiful voice' (Scotsman). Sponsor Khukuri Beer. www.veronachard.com

Beethoven for Breakfast

Scottish Chamber Choir

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Verona Chard Band

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Bach Magnificat and Handel Coronation Anthems

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The Edge Festival

The Liquid Room, 9c Victoria Street • 0844 499 9990 • Grid Ref: E4

Four of Scotland's best new bands. Come along and see the next Franz Ferdinand, Fratellis or Belle and Sebastian. Aug 16:  19:00 (3hrs)  £6.00

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The Bastard Children of Australian Folk

Beyond Breaking Glass

C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: D5

Universal Arts Theatre, Freemason's Hall, 96 George Street • 0131 220 0143 • Grid Ref: D3

CWQ

Hazel O'Connor With Cormac De Barra

They're the bastard children of twisted folk, old-world Gypsy, ragged Celtic and junkyard blues. A multi-instrumental, globe-hopping jaunt through Australian musical landscapes with wheezing accordions, bleeding harmonicas, tearing guitars, scraping mandolins and more. www.cwq.com.au Aug 1,5,12,18-19:  20:20 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  20:20 (50mins)  £10.50 (£9.50)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  20:20 (50mins)  £9.50 (£8.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Special celebratory 10th-anniversary show depicting Hazel's life story through the powerful medium of music and spoken word, featuring songs from her dazzling career. The world tour received extraordinary critical acclaim, spawning a beautiful album of the same name. Aug 16-17:  00:15 (1hr 10mins)  £15.00  Aug 18:  19:30 (1hr 30mins)  £17.50  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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August 2008, 11am – 5pm At the Meadows sunday 10 Enjoy over 200 Fringe acts for FREE.

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Big Band Swing Sensation That Swing Sensation

St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: D4

Big band jazz to make your Saturday sizzle. That Swing Sensation hit Edinburgh with their enthusiastic mix of big band classics and laid-back vocals. If big band and swing are your thing, don't miss it. www.swingsensation.co.uk Aug 23:  19:30 (2hrs)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The BIG Gig

The BIG Project, Broomhouse The Music Box, Stevenson College • 0131 535 4840 • Grid Ref: F1

Talented young songwriters perform brand new songs with musical support and additional performances from established artists including Karine Polwart, Kim Edgar, MC Soom T, Mattie Foulds, and Future Pilot AKA.You'll be moved and impressed! Aug 15:  19:00 (2hrs)  £10.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Billy Jones Billy Jones

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, 10 Orwell Terrace • 0131 346 1405 • Grid Ref: F1

Following last year's successful run of sell-out shows, the legend's back, with Swedish multi-instrumentalists Pelle Bolander and David Odlöw - guitars, fiddles, mandolin, banjo, lap steel, squeezebox, Scandinavian keyed fiddle. Original material, inimitable style, power and passion, hearts on fire. Aug 9:  19:15 (1hr 15mins)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Blazin' Fiddles Blazin' Fiddles

Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh • 0131 665 2240 • Grid Ref: C6

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From remote village halls to the Royal Albert Hall, Blazin' Fiddles have delighted audiences with their Highlands-and-islands fiddle music and tales. They celebrate their 10th year with new music from their latest album, 'Blazin' Fiddles Live'. Aug 20-21:  19:30 (2hrs)  £14.00 (£12.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

Anthony Field Associates and London Artists present

A magical blend of world-class flute music and clips from classic Mexican movies

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Blues Brothers Banned - Quest for The Cowbell Blues Brothers Banned

Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square • 0131 556 6550 • Grid Ref: F5

Edinburgh festivals' legendary high-energy band are back with their manic melange of music and mischief plus an unexpected challenge for Pleasance punters. One-hourplus of Blues Brothers classics and contemporary tunage with a twist. Aug 5-7,11-14,18,20-21,25:  21:50 (1hr 10mins)  £8.50 (£7.00)  Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24:  21:50 (1hr 10mins)  £9.50 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5

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B Minor Mass Ludus Baroque

Canongate Kirk, Canongate, Royal Mile • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: D6

Let this glorious music sweep you away; with Elin Manahan Thomas, Robin Blaze, a stellar chorus, and the splendidly gutsy strings, colourful woodwind, soaring brass and tightly honed timpani that is 'Ludus Baroque'. Aug 7:  19:30 (2hrs)  £12.00 (£9.00)

ELENA DURAN

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Boston Blue Allegra Levy

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, 10 Orwell Terrace • 0131 346 1405 • Grid Ref: F1

Luis Zepeda piano

“Beautifully controlled… enchanting” San Francisco Chronicle

1–25 August (except 13 Aug) 11.30am GEORGE STREET

www.ElenaDuran.com www.FestivalHighlights.com

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Something old, something new! Sultry vocalist Allegra Levy and Boston Blue, Boston's brightest young jazz talents, swing through the classics - then come right up to date with their own numbers. New, fresh, classy, loads of soul. Aug 11-13:  23:00 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Brahms - The Two Piano Concerti The Rose Street Ensemble

Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, Candlemaker Row • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E5

A rare opportunity to hear these mighty works performed back-to-back by Murray McLachlan, one of Scotland's top pianists, accompanied by the Rose Street Ensemble, conducted by Robert Dick. Aug 17:  19:30 (2hrs)  £9.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Breabach: Double-Barrel Bagpipes

Caledonian Folk & Blues at the Guildford

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, 10 Orwell Terrace • 0131 346 1405 • Grid Ref: F1

Guildford Arms, 1 West Register Street (off East End of Princes Street) • 0131 556 4312 • Grid Ref: D5

Active Events

Breathtaking Scottish music from award-winning band with flute, fiddle, guitar, songs, dance and - wait for it - two sets of bagpipes! You'll be crying, cheering, stomping your feet and begging for more. Find out more at www.breabach.com. Aug 24:  19:15 (1hr 15mins)  £12.00 (£10.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Yard of Ale & Guests

The Fringe's best free pub music event. 14th year featuring Scotland's favourite folk'n'fun band,Yard of Ale, with guests Mike Whellans, Eddie Walker, Bedford Falls, On the Wagon, Sandy Tweeddale, and FC Ukelele. Aug 14-23:  20:00 (4hrs)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Brechin, Wilkinson, Martin

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Sandy Brechin

Camerata Ritmata

Original and traditional songs and tunes from Edinburgh's own accordion ace, Sandy Brechin, and the new young voice of the Borders - singer/guitarist Ewan Wilkinson - plus guest appearance from Skye's top fiddler, Ronan Martin. www.brechin-all-records.com

Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh • 0131 665 2240 • Grid Ref: C6

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, 10 Orwell Terrace • 0131 346 1405 • Grid Ref: F1

Aug 11:  19:15 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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British Chamber Music for Strings and Wind Sinfonia Chamber Ensemble

St Mark's artSpace, 7 Castle Terrace • 0131 228 1155 • Grid Ref: E3

The Sinfonia Chamber Ensemble play a selection of rare British chamber music for a mixed group of strings and wind: octets by Howard Ferguson and Egon Wellesz and the nonet by Stanford. Aug 15:  17:00 (1hr 30mins)  £8.00 (£5.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Razz Big Band

Musical Theatre @ George Square, Buccleuch Place • 0131 662 8740 • Grid Ref: F5

The magnificent Razz Big Band and guest singers treat you to some great swinging Broadway tunes. If Michael Bublé and Michael Ball had to get together, it would probably end up sounding like this. Aug 22:  20:30 (1hr 30mins)  £10.50 (£9.00)

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Burach

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, 10 Orwell Terrace • 0131 346 1405 • Grid Ref: F1

Fronted by the wild box man, Sandy Brechin, the kings of 'heavy folk' present a non-stop 75 minutes of groovin' tune sets and fantastic songs. Featuring Gavin Marwick (fiddle), David Taylor (guitar/vocals), Chris Agnew (bass/vocals) and Ross McPherson (drums). Aug 13:  19:15 (1hr 15mins)  £10.00 (£8.00)

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Weatherby, Morran, Brechin, Duff, Freeman

Diverse Attractions, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket • 0131 225 8961 • Grid Ref: E4

Foot-tapping instrumental/vocal Scottish folk music on accordion, cittern, whistle, cello, voices. Ideal show for families. Scotland's finest - from Linn 'Complete Burns' CDs. 'Great voices, great songs, tasteful arrangements - who could ask for more?' (Folk Roots). 27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Cadenza

Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, Candlemaker Row • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E5

A vibrant performance of Handel's 'Zadok the Priest' and a celebration of St Cecilia with works by Purcell, Britten and Scotland's Ken Johnston. 'A lovely choir' (Aled Jones, BBC Radio 3). Aug 16:  20:00 (2hrs)  £15.00 (£12.00) (£2.00 C)

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Camille O'Sullivan

Assembly @ The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street • 0131 668 3456 • Grid Ref: G6

'Raunchy, dangerously fragile ... an exceptional voice!' - ***** (Edinburgh News). Dark, dramatic Irish/French chanteuse sings Brel, Waits, Cave, Bowie ... 'A cross between Sally Bowles, Patti Smith and PJ Harvey ... a major star' - ***** (Scotsman). www.camilleosullivan.com

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Cathedral Choir Concert St Mary's Cathedral

St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E1

St Mary's Cathedral Choir, unique in Scotland, celebrates August with its annual festival concert. Including the first performance in the UK of Beethoven's 'Drei Aequale' (choral version). With Carnyx Brass. www.cathedral.net

UK premiere

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Cathedral Festival Eucharists St Mary's Cathedral

St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E1

Join the cathedral's choir and congregation at Eucharist to celebrate the festival with a wide variety of the finest Anglican cathedral music. Details at www.cathedral.net.

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Cathedral Festival Evensong St Mary's Cathedral

St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E1

Choral services sung by the Cathedral Choir, the only choral foundation in Scotland singing daily (except Saturday). Evensong on Sunday 17 is broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. Doors close at 17:15. Details of all music at www.cathedral.net.

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Cathedral Kenneth Leighton Anniversary Concert St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E1

The Ebury Piano Trio mark the 20th anniversary of Edinburgh composer Kenneth Leighton's death. A rare chance to hear trios by Leighton and Frank Bridge, as well as music by other British composers. www.leightonanniversary.com; www.cathedral.net

Cafe Cadenza

Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street • 0131 662 6892 • Grid Ref: F6

Aug 28:  19:30 (2hrs)  £10.00 (£5.00)

Eclectic wind virtuoso John Sampson and songwriting singer-guitarist Stewart Hanratty produce an hour of classy music, ranging from Stewart's contemporary tales to John's recorder, crumhorn and trumpet, creating a warm, forget-the-world atmosphere.

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Camille:The Dark Angel

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Cafe Cadenza

Preview Aug 1-2:  21:00 (1hr)  £5.00  Aug 3-9:  21:00 (1hr)  £7.00 (£5.00)

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Aug 10,24:  15:30 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 11-13,15,18-20,22:  17:30 (35mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 17:  17:30 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)

Cadenza at the Fringe

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Aug 10,17,24:  10:30 (1hr 15mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  Aug 14,21:  17:30 (40mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)

Burns and Tannahill:Twa Robs

Aug 18-23:  19:30 (1hr 10mins)  £8.00 (£7.00)

Aug 23:  19:30 (2hrs)  £14.00 (£12.00)

Aug 13:  19:30 (2hrs)  £15.00 (£10.00) (£5.00 C)

Sandy Brechin

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Guitar virtuoso Simon Thacker's acclaimed ensemble, merging jazz, classical, Latin and flamenco, returns with a new programme featuring the exquisite voice of special guest star Daisy Chute (All Angels). Music includes Billie Holiday, Bacharach, Brazilian Afro-sambas and Led Zeppelin.

Aug 4-7,10-13:  22:00 (1hr 15min)  £15.00  Aug 8-9:  22:00 (1hr 15min)  £16.00

Broadway Swings

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Camerata Ritmata

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Cathedral Late-Night Bach by Candlelight St Mary's Cathedral

Celebrate the Music of the Scottish Harp in Historic Rosslyn Chapel

St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E1

Cheyenne Brown, Seylan Baxter, Rachel Hair, Paul Tracey

Enjoy the music of Bach in three atmospheric late-night concerts in St Mary's. Tuesdays. Performers include Lucy Scotchmer (solo cello); Duncan Ferguson and Nicholas Wearne (organ); John Bryden (piano). Details at www.cathedral.net.

Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin, Midlothian • 'Scottish Harp' bookings: 0131 445 2022, 'Romeo and Juliet' bookings: 0131 440 4023 • Grid Ref: H6

Aug 12,19,26:  22:00 (40mins)  £5.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Cathedral Late-Night Early Music

Aug 24:  19:30 (2hrs)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

St Mary's Cathedral

Atmospheric sacred music from the 16th/17th centuries. To include Schütz: Easter Oratorio (Sang Scule with Rose Street Quartet); Cathedral Lay Clerks; Gesualdo Tenebrae (Marian Consort); Spain's Siglo de Oro (Marian Consort). Details at www.cathedral.net. Aug 8,22,24,30:  22:00 (40mins)  £5.00

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St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: D4

Sìleas: Scotland's most original harp duo. Since 1981, Mary Macmaster and Patsy Seddon have been at the forefront of the recent revival of both the clarsach and the Scottish harp. A sparkling soundscape. Aug 18:  19:30 (2hrs)  £10.00 (£8.00)

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St Mary's Cathedral

The Clarsach Society

St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E1

A former Times Critic's Choice: a whole month of free concerts (daily except Sun) with leading performers from some of the world's top conservatoires and universities. Full details at www.cathedral.net. Aug 1-2,4-9,11-16,18-23,25-30:  13:05 (45mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)

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St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: D4

Gaelic and Scottish songs, airs, strathspeys and reels presented in an informal ceilidh atmosphere by na Clarsairean, the Scottish Harp Orchestra, Lothian Gaelic Choir, Jim Ferguson and Isobel Mieras. Fiddle, harp and voice. Aug 20:  19:30 (2hrs)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

Cathedral Messiaen 100

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St Mary's Cathedral

The Clarsach Society

St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E1

Two late-evening concerts celebrating the centenary of the birth of one of the 20th century's greatest, most influential composers. Includes organ recital by Nicholas Wearne (St Mary's) and Quartet for the End of Time. Details at www.cathedral.net. Aug 7,21:  22:00 (40mins)  £5.00  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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The Clarsach Society

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Cathedral Lunchtime Concerts

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Celebrate the Music of the Scottish Harp 1

St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E1

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Vibrant young duos, Cheyenne Brown/Seylan Baxter - harp, cello, voice - and Rachel Hair/Paul Tracey - harp, guitar - blend traditional Scottish/Irish and contemporary music with fire, grace and humour.

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St Andrew's & St George's Church, 13 George Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: D4

Superb duo Catriona McKay (clarsach) and Chris Stout (Shetland fiddle/viola): 'a divine concoction of tradition and bold imagination - sensual, throaty fiddle lines harp is deliciously angular and haughty - unimpeachable' (Irish Times). Aug 22:  19:30 (2hrs)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

Cathedral Organ Recitals

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Celebrity Organ Recitals 2008

St Mary's Cathedral

St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E1

Peter Backhouse

Join us after Sunday evensong for free recitals on the magnificent 1879 Father Willis organ. Performances include Duncan Ferguson (St Mary's); David Saint (Birmingham Conservatoire); and a light-hearted demonstration by the cathedral's three organists. Details at www.cathedral.net.

Hear Widor's Symphony No 6 on the world famous Rieger organ in a programme given by St Giles' Cathedral's assistant organist. A stunning aural experience is guaranteed.

Aug 10,24:  16:30 (1hr)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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St Giles' Cathedral, Royal Mile • 0131 226 0673 • Grid Ref: E5

Aug 6:  20:00 (1hr 15mins)  £7.00 (Free Ticketed C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Cathedral Steinway Celebrity Recital

Centotre Jazz

St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: E1

Centotre, 103 George Street • 0131 225 1550 • Grid Ref: D3

Jazzmain

St Mary's Cathedral

Warren Mailley-Smith, acclaimed young concert pianist, returns to St Mary's for a concert of popular works on the cathedral's magnificent Steinway grand. Beethoven's 'Appassionata Sonata'; Schubert's 'Wanderer Fantasia'; Chopin; Rachmaninoff. www.uk-pianist.com; www.cathedral.net Aug 16:  19:30 (2hrs)  £15.00 (£10.00) (£5.00 C)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Celebrate the Music of the Scottish Harp in Historic Rosslyn Chapel Ailie Robertson and Friends

Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin, Midlothian • 'Scottish Harp' bookings: 0131 445 2022, 'Romeo and Juliet' bookings: 0131 440 4023 • Grid Ref: H6

Acclaimed, award-winning clarsach player, Ailie Robertson and a new generation of talented young Scottish performers invite you to enjoy traditional dance tunes, beautiful songs - and a few surprises! Aug 17:  19:30 (2hrs)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

Enjoy delicious food while our live jazz band ensure Sunday evenings go with a swing at Centotre! Expect fantastic, smooth, sophisticated sounds from jazz, swing, Latin and funk genres! Aug 3,10,17,24:  19:00 (2hrs 30mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Cheyenne Brown and Seylan Baxter Cheyenne Brown and Seylan Baxter

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, 10 Orwell Terrace • 0131 346 1405 • Grid Ref: F1

Quirky arrangements of traditional songs and tunes with Scottish harp and cello. Exuberant and sensitive harp playing, mellow, natural singing, and creatively atmospheric cello form rich and varied musical textures with a distinctive style. Aug 5:  18:30 (1hr)  £8.00 (£6.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Chinese Music and Dance Showcase Fukien Secondary School, Hong Kong

The Royal College of Physicians, 9 Queen Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: C4

Sandbach School plays host to its international partner, Fukien Secondary School from Hong Kong. Be captivated by their display of traditional Chinese music and dance against the spectacular backdrop of the Royal College of Physicians. Aug 12-15:  12:30 (45mins)  (Free Non-ticketed)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Chinese Music - Old and New Harmony Ensemble

Canongate Kirk, Canongate, Royal Mile • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: D6

Enjoy beautiful melody and pulsating dance music! Fine performers include Yanmei Wu (zheng, dance), Sun Zhuo (zheng), Kimho Ip (yang qin), Hooiling Eng and Eddie McGuire (flute). Part of China Now. See www.harmonyensemble.co.uk. Aug 23:  20:00 (2hrs)  £10.00 (£6.00)

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Chopin After Lunch ROSL Arts

Royal Over-Seas League, Overseas House, 100 Princes Street • 0131 226 0000 • Grid Ref: D3

Music by Chopin and other composers performed by international, award-winning musicians including Pei-Sian Ng (cello) and pianists Eleni Mavromoustaki, Ben Schoeman and Todd Yaniw. Different artists and programmes each concert. Tea/coffee and shortbread afterwards included. Aug 12,14,19,21:  14:00 (1hr)  £10.00 (£8.00)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2

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Christiaan Oranje: Boy Meets Piano The Green Room Presents Christiaan Oranje

C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge • 0845 260 1234 • Grid Ref: D5

Dutch classical pianist and comedian Christiaan Oranje makes us laugh while he soothes the savage breast. Funny and poignant solo show, featuring original comic songs. Direct from hit Off-Broadway New York run. www.greenroompresents.com Aug 1,5,12,18-19:  18:00 (50mins)  £7.50 (£6.50)  Aug 2-4,9-10,16-17,23-25:  18:00 (50mins)  £9.50 (£8.50)  Aug 6-8,13-15,20-22:  18:00 (50mins)  £8.50 (£7.50)  27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Clare and the Reasons The Edge Festival

Cabaret Voltaire, 36 Blair Street • 0844 499 9990 • Grid Ref: E5

One of the big finds of South by Southwest. A beautiful voice with a 50s-style sound. Delicate and stylish.

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