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The Canada Council for the Arts is Canada’s public arts funder, with a mandate to foster and promote the study, enjoyment and production of works in the arts. The Council champions and invests in artistic excellence through a range of grants, services, prizes and payments to professional Canadian artists and arts organisations. Its work ensures that excellent, vibrant and diverse art and literature engages Canadians, enriches their communities and reaches markets around the world. The Council also raises public awareness and appreciation of the arts through its communications, research and arts promotion activities. We are proud to support Canada’s continued presence in Edinburgh during the renowned festival month of August, offering the world a window into Canada as we create opportunities for artists to reach new audiences from across the globe.
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elcome to to Canada @ Edinburgh 2022 – it’s great to be back. This guide highlights the shows, events and performances taking place across Edinburgh in August by a dizzying array of Canadian performers, comedians, musicians, writers, artists and many others who will all take their place amid the city’s annual explosion of arts, culture and fun. From debuts by major new pianist Bruce Liu to rising star of comedy Michelle Shaughnessy to the stunning and thought-provoking theatricality of The Book Of Life; from an intimate chat with innovative young poet Alycia Pirmohamed, to the organised comedy chaos of We’re Sorry with its rotating showcase of the best of Canada’s comedy talent, there really is something for everyone. Artist Nadia Myre responds to Edinburgh in a work of stunning simplicity for the Art Festival in Tell Me Of Your Boats And Your Waters – Where Do They Come From, Where Do They Go?, while Esi Edugyan explores the past, present and future of Blackness in a conversation that’s rarely felt more vital. Revel in the dark madness of The Old Trout Puppet Workshop’s parade of theatrical demises, thrill to the swish of the baton as Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra in residence, or simply kick back with a beer and support performers like Kate Hammer, Daniel Zindler and Shirley Gnome in the Free Festival. We’re also delighted to introduce Spotlight Canada, a selection of work supported by the High Commission of Canada in the UK, in partnership with Canada Council for the Arts and Canadian Heritage. The programme aims to reflect and support the rich diversity of Canadian talent being showcased across all the major festivals in Edinburgh – see the Spotlight Canada guide on page 16. Our thanks go to our friends, supporters and partners, Canada Council for the Arts, the Department of Canadian Heritage, Global Affairs Canada, CAPACOA and the Québec Government Office in London. The last two years have been challenging, but they have also reminded us of the joyful power of the arts. It is wonderful to return to Edinburgh, the biggest arts festival in the world, with such a diverse, fascinating, funny, talented and thought-provoking representation of the very best Canadian talent. Visit us at culturecanada.co.uk for more information – and enjoy the show!
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MESSAGE FROM THE HIGH COMMISSIONER
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Canada and Scotland share cultural ties that span centuries. Indeed, there is no denying the rich imprint the people of Scotland have left on the cultural fabric of our big and diverse country. Therefore, I can think of no better place to showcase some of Canada’s top performing arts talent than on the international stage of the Edinburgh festivals. After two years, the highly anticipated return of in-person programming will make Canada’s presence in Edinburgh all the more special. We are delighted to bring 65 spectacular Canadian performances to Edinburgh this year. From Indigenous art, to circus, comedy, dance, literature, theatre and so much more, Canada @ Edinburgh 2022 has something for everyone. As the largest gathering of arts & culture in the world, the Edinburgh festivals offer Canadian performers and artists the chance to shine globally. The festivals present a unique opportunity for Canada’s rich and diverse pool of talent to engage with international audiences, producers, curators, commissioning editors, publishers and many more. Indeed, for many talented Canadian artists and performers, Edinburgh is a launching pad for their work, and the High Commission of Canada is thrilled to highlight all the wonderful Canadian acts at this year’s festivals. On behalf of everyone at our High Commission, I encourage you to experience the exciting array of Canadian performances and art in Edinburgh this year. I would also like to take the opportunity to extend our warmest thanks to the many festival and venue staff, producers and artists for making Edinburgh 2022 possible. Yours sincerely, Ralph E. Goodale High Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom
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Friday 5–Monday 29 August Tickets: edfringe.com | 0131 226 0000 t @EdFringe i @EdFringe
Dance, music, spoken word, comedy, drama, art, street theatre, circus: you’ll find it all at the Fringe, wrapped up in a burst of colour, energy and fun that takes over every corner of the city. Welcome to the greatest show on earth.
Based on a forthcoming work of non-fiction titled What Fresh Hell Is This? – A Definitive Guide To Compulsive Hoarding Or What Not To Do When Your (Mother) Dog Dies, this show explores the effects of bullying and homophobia and the salvation found in faith, family, music and mindfulness. n Online, 5–28 August, 8.20pm.
A PERFECT DAY Set to excerpts of Glenn Gould’s rendition of Bach’s Two And Three Part Inventions, with a luminous sound design, A Perfect Day speaks to Laurence Lemieux’s relationship to dance over time, and her sense of self within it, through a series of intimate solos. n C aquila (also online), 22–28 August, 5.55pm.
A TALENT TO AMUSE: THE NOËL COWARD STORY
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Playwright, composer, actor, singer; Noël Coward defined and shaped the 20th century. From a childhood spent in genteel poverty in London, working as a British spy in WWII, to becoming the toast of Broadway, Melanie Gall tells the true story of Coward’s irreverent and unforgettable life. Featuring Coward’s iconic songs. n theSpace @ Surgeons Hall, 5–13 August, 1.10pm; 15–27 August (not 21),1.40pm.
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AGE IS A FEELING Your life from the day of your 25th birthday through to your death. Seminal moments. Rites of passage. And all the things unsaid. Inspired by hospices, mystics and trips to the cemetery, Age Is A Feeling is Haley McGee’s covert rallying cry against cynicism and regret. n Summerhall, 3–28 August (not 8, 15, 22), 12.10pm.
ALIYA KANANI: WHERE YOU FROM, FROM? Thirty countries, 10 schools, six languages . . . so, where’s she from? Aliya Kanani makes her Edinburgh Fringe debut
and takes us on a turbulent journey around the world with tales of fitting in, sticking out and standing up. Her pleasant nature, combined with her fiery spirit, will leave you energised and uplifted. n Just the Tonic at The Tron, 4–28 August (not 15), 7.40pm.
ALPHONSE Presenting the hit Canadian production from Wajdi Mouawad, one of the world’s most acclaimed contemporary playwrights, performed by Gabe Maharjan. A beautiful, timeless story for all ages about a young person’s quest to hold onto their
imagination as they grow up – told with loads of popcorn! n Pleasance Courtyard, 3–28 August (not 9, 16, 23), noon.
AROUND THE WORLD BACKWARDS Travel: always exciting, especially when the man of your dreams pops up to join you. But in Donnella Perkins’ case, things are never as easy as they should be. This homage to an old friend follows Perkins as she explores the world backwards, learning about love along the way. n theSpace on North Bridge, 15–20 August, 2.35pm.
BROTIPO Les Foutoukours’ crazy Canadian circus premieres in Edinburgh after visiting 16 countries! The Brotipos learn the art of collaboration, touching the audience’s heart and making them laugh through their quarrels. A show filled with handstands, diabolo and a hand-to-hand act that will make young and old sing and dance. n Assembly George Square Gardens, 4–29 August (not 16, 23), 11.55am.
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Daddy issues taken too far, or not far enough? Kate Hammer’s only issue is that Bruce Willis refuses to submit himself to a DNA test to (dis) prove once and for all that she is his daughter. A journey through
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Willis’ schedule and a tasteful question: did him and Hammer’s mum ever ‘hold hands’? Yippee-ki-yay, Bruce. n Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey, 16–28 August, 2.45pm.
BURN Three longtime friends have had little contact since the death of the fourth member of their close-knit group, a best-selling horror writer. Now his estranged daughter brings them together again; but why? A sharp-witted psychological thriller from Ottawa Little Theatre. ‘A highly suspenseful ghost story that holds you in its fiery grip right up until the final moments.’ (OnstageOttawa.com) n theSpace @ Niddry St, 5–20 August (not 14), 12.25pm.
CIRQUE ALFONSE: ANIMAL Cirque Alfonse take us through a series of surreal farm fables served up with a touch of irreverence, impressive virtuosity and their familiar comic touch. Circus, song, dance and theatre come together, driven by animal funk: an irresistible mix of original trad and soul music. For young and old alike, Animal is the farm gone haywire! n Underbelly’s Circus Hub, 6–27 August (not 10, 15, 22), 4.25pm.
CLIMB Weaving live guitar and vocals together to create an immersive,
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narrative musical experience, Climb is a live album portrayed through compelling characters, music and storytelling. It traces the relationship between two people whose individual histories challenge their ability to break down their walls and forge a new future together. n Underbelly Bristo Square, 3– 29 August (not 13–15), 5.45pm.
CLOWNTOWN IN SPACE @THESPACE: ADVENTURES BACK TO EARTH Canada’s award-winning Sphere Clown Band sparks the imagination with . . . clowns
in space! Join Patty as she ventures to Clowntown Colony on the mysterious Planet X to bring her clown friend Nebula back to Earth. Full of live music, catchy singalongs, fun adventures and interactive comedy. A Fringe hit! n theSpace @ Surgeons Hall, 5–20 August (not 10, 16), 1pm.
COARSE: THE BRONTËS The story of three sisters resisting failure and monotony to write some of the strangest and most successful novels of the 19th century. Blending physical theatre, unconventional staging
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CREEPY BOYS Twin orphans The Creepy Boys are throwing their very first birthday party. It will have everything. Games. Gifts. Possibly Satan. Probably cake. Join these horny little boys as they do whatever it takes to make their birthday dreams come true. Scantily Glad Theatre present a bizarre new comedy with just a splash of the occult. n Underbelly Cowgate, 12 & 13, 19 & 20 August, 11.55pm.
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and textual material, this bold, inventive play asks how we can find the courage to live a meaningful, truthful life. n Greenside @ Nicolson Square, 16, 18, 20 August, 11.25am; 23, 25, 27 August, 12.35pm.
COME SEE: EVAN DESMARAIS Desmarais returns to the UK after being stuck in Australia for the bulk of the pandemic. After a hard couple of years, this time-tested comedian will weave seamlessly between jokes, crowd work and improvised rants. Every show is unique, impulsive and in the moment. n Laughing Horse @ Bar 50, 4–28 August, 8.30pm.
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EH! COMEDY SHOWCASE Join Dion Owen, Andrew Packer, Jacob Balshin and special guests. Canadians are easy to get along with and, most importantly, funny. (We are also humble so sorry for the hype. But we need asses in seats so people can enjoy this amazing free show featuring the best Canadian comedians!) n Laughing Horse @ Dropkick Murphys, 4–28 August, 2.45pm.
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Dion Owen is a professional comedian and avid cyclist. In 2019–2020, he completed his largest cycle/stand-up tour consisting of 200 shows, in 10 countries, over seven months. It all started with a sold-out run of his solo show Cyclopath at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe and now he’s back: with better material and a better bike! n Laughing Horse @ City Café, 4–28 August, 9.35pm.
Andrew Packer and Jacob Balshin perform a blend of stand-up and musical comedy with an emphasis on improvised crowd interaction. Together, their comedy has amassed over 600,000 followers and 100 million views on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. n Laughing Horse @ 32 Below, 4–28 August, 11.30pm.
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When the juggler drops, is it on purpose? Daniel Zindler began his career as a busker and is often found juggling on the Royal Mile. Originally from Canada, he became an Edinburgh local by way of love. With everything up in the air, can he keep the show from slipping through his fingers? n PBH’s Free Fringe @ Subway, 6–28 August (not 10, 17, 24), 5pm.
Comedian Fab La RocheFrancoeur loves being surrounded by an audience. But on lonely nights after a show, he sits alone in front of his piano and can only think about sad songs. From family secrets to shy ghosts, Fab delivers a fresh, honest, sweet and hilarious blend of stand-up and music. n theSpace @ Surgeons Hall, 5–13 August, 11.25pm.
Behold: the eternal masterwork of puppetry for adults returns. This heart-wrenching parade of theatrical demises from The Old Trout Puppet Workshop will severely exacerbate your fear of death. Includes Edward’s Last Prance by Samuel Groanswallow, The Feverish Heart by Nordo Frot, and the unforgettable Bipsy’s Mistake from Bipsy and Mumu Go to the Zoo by Fun Freddy! n Assembly Roxy, 3–28 August (not 8, 15, 22), 6.30pm.
FELT Three performers dive into our felt experiences of the
natural world. Created by choreographer Bill Coleman with dancers and kindergarten children, Felt asks us to recall the wonder of life and experience a performance as we might a community gathering. Please come prepared to respectfully participate. n Dance Base, 17–28 August (not 22), 2.20pm.
GHOST ORGY A dark and dirty stand-up comedy showcase. Ghost Orgy was a sold-out show at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. n Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters, 4– 28 August, 12.45am.
HALFWAY THROUGH STUPID A coming-of-age cabaret, this is the tale of a young woman finding herself in the glamorous and geriatric world of sugar dating. Told through dance, comedy, and the sweetest Canadian accent, Miss Marie comes from the west coast of Canada, where the wilderness is beautiful and the sugar daddies are cheap! n Greenside @ Riddles Court, 22–27 August, 9.05pm.
IN-WARD A combination of dramatic tension and dark humour. Can we perceive and understand the other’s experience without
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the biases of our own subjective experience? Forced to live together in a limited space, individuals and their bodies must reconcile temptations to be alone with a threat of real conflict. n Assembly Roxy, 3–17 August (not 8, 15), 2pm.
INGENUE: DEANNA DURBIN, JUDY GARLAND AND THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD Judy Garland is an icon, loved as Dorothy in The Wizard Of Oz. But in the 1930s, Deanna Durbin was the much bigger star. Melanie Gall tells the true, forgotten tale of the lifelong friendship (and rivalry) between these two Old Hollywood idols. Featuring classic songs, including ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’, ‘Molly Malone’ and ‘Always’. Kate Barron: Losing Myself
n theSpace @ Surgeons Hall, 5–13 August, 12.10pm; 15–27 August (not 21) 12.40pm.
JOHN HASTINGS: DO YOU HAVE ANY OINTMENT MY JOHN HASTINGS John Hastings got a divorce during covid, his best friend got a terminal diagnosis, he got bed bugs, he nearly got his arm amputated and he did a massive poo in his pants. He has been on telly though: BBC Three if that counts? Oh and America’s Got Talent! n Monkey Barrel Comedy (Carnivore), 2–28 August, 8.15pm.
KAFKA AND SON The five-star multi awardwinning international hit production returns for 11
shows. Franz Kafka at 36, a failed writer and timid Jewish son, wrote an extraordinary letter to his overbearing father. Dora Award-winning Canadian actor Alon Nashman has been celebrated around the world for his performance as Kafka. n Pleasance Courtyard, 3–14 August (not 9), 10.20am.
KATE BARRON: LOSING MYSELF One of the rising stars of UK stand-up makes her Fringe debut with a raw, honest and hilarious hour of tales with just the right amount of filth. Living in a new country in a global pandemic meant making a drastic decision and returning to the stage 13 stones lighter, in more ways than one. n Just the Tonic at The Tron, 4–28 August (not 15), 9pm.
THE KIDS OF CANADA Andrew Barr, Renee Groux and Ben McKay are three of Canada’s best young standups. After two long years of pandemic restrictions, these three twentysomethings from the far-away, exotic land of Ontario are more than ready to laugh with you in this free show, in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. n Laughing Horse @ 32 Below, 4–28 August, 10pm.
THE MASKS OF OSCAR WILDE Man of letters. Aesthete. Victorian moralist. Playwright.
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MY OWN PRIVATE SHAKESPEARE From a single fateful phone call taken reluctantly from the toilet, a Shakespearean actor finds his world collapsing around him. As the unforgiving realities of his shattered life intertwine with Shakespeare’s immortal text, Justin Hay’s solo show draws on Shakespeare’s most powerful passages to ask if it’s possible to find peace with the impossible paradoxes of life. n Greenside @ Riddles Court, 5–27 August (not 7, 14, 21), 10:05pm. Oscar Wilde wore many masks. But as a well-meaning professor and his eager student trace Wilde’s life, it becomes clear there may be more masks waiting in the shadows. A test of wits and ‘truth’, examining the fabulous, scandal-ridden life of the man behind the masks. n Greenside @ Riddles Court, 5–27 August (not 14, 21), 2pm.
Michelle Shaughnessy makes her Fringe debut in Be Your Own Daddy, the story of how Shaughnessy spent her whole existence waiting for someone to fix her life. ‘Be one of the first to see Michelle in the UK before she’s all over TV. Hilarious! The ideal night out.’ (Katherine Ryan) n Underbelly Bristo Square, 3–29 August (not 15), 8.30pm.
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MUSE What does it mean to be a woman? Flip Fabrique
ONE ARRIVAL Double bill. Danced by Gaurav Bhatti, One is inspired by the search for the divine in the poetry of Sufi mystic Bulleh Shah, a beacon in times of religious strife between Punjabi Muslims and Sikhs. From obedient and devout to mischievous and insistent, in Arrival Vikram Iyengar asks us to reach into ourselves to arrive somewhere else. n Dance Base, 5–14 August (not 8), 2pm.
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attempts to answer the question circus style, and exploring the question calls for some acrobatics. Playing with gender roles, Muse offers up a refreshing view of contemporary circus. Get ready to see powerful women, graceful men and every permutation in between. n Assembly Hall, 4–28 August (not 8, 15, 22), 5.20pm.
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ONE-MAN LORD OF THE RINGS
ONE-MAN STAR WARS™ TRILOGY
100,000 characters. Nine companions. Three masterworks. One Man to do it all. Charles Ross recreates the world of Middle-earth, armed with nothing more than his outrageous imagination and seemingly boundless energy. No props or costumes required as he hurtles through the Oscar-winning Lord Of The Rings trilogy in 3600 seconds of unbelievable kinetic entertainment. n Assembly Rooms, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 August, 5.30pm.
A Fringe favourite since 2006, join Charles Ross reliving the classic first three Star Wars™ movies, as he plays all the characters, sings the music, flies the ships, fights the battles and condenses the plots into just 60 minutes! n Assembly Rooms, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 August, 5.30pm.
Elizabeth Holmes claims her biotechnology will revolutionise medicine. As she defrauds PHOTO: GRAEME
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investors and uses her disastrous technology to test real patients, does she think she’s doing anything wrong? Sarah Deller explores the case in a devised play based on verbatim interviews, trial exhibits, Holmes’ personal notes and new writing. n Greenside @ Nicolson Square, 17, 19 August, 11.25am; 22, 24, 26 August, 12.35pm.
POTENTIAL: A CANADIAN COMEDY SHOWCASE Jack Hirschfield creates an environment for top-drawer audience participation. On the last run, a drunk magician performed, a woman going through a break-up sang about it, and a bald man stormed the stage to give everyone dating advice. Accompanying Jack will be Canada’s top comedic talent with a different line-up every night. n Laughing Horse @ Bar 50, 4–28 August, 9pm.
SHIRLEY GNOME: DECOXIFICATION Shirley Gnome is an unapologetically femme, empowering, uplifting, smart, honest, unhinged and hilarious cabaret performer and songwriter. Her award-winning style blends original country/ pop/rock/folk songs with darkly reinvented cover songs, tackling topics as heavy as the #MeToo movement and as light as granny panties. A joyful rebellion of smarts, silliness, sass,
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SOMETHING IN THE WATER When Grumms transforms from a normal girl into a squid monster (Creature From The Black Lagoon meets The Muppets), they must hide their secret identity to pass in society. Stunning video projections, puppetry and physical comedy unite in this absurd exploration of gender and growing up ‘normal’. n Summerhall, 3–28 August (not 15, 22), 8pm.
THE STRANGE VALENTINES Nova Scotian folk duo blend acoustic instrumentation and stunning two-part harmonies to tell provocative stories, choosing modern tales of human experience, as well as ancient traditional songs. David Farrell and Janet Mills combine forces to connect deeply with audiences, creating honest, moving and humorous live shows n Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC, 28 August, 4pm.
THEY’VE ALL GONE AND WE’LL GO TOO Set to the last tour of Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, 100th Meridian explore what it means to be Canadian in an American world, how music can save your life and how the
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universe is a far stranger and more beautiful place than we give it credit for. n Greenside @ Nicolson Square, 22–27 August, 6.40pm.
TOMATOES TRIED TO KILL ME BUT BANJOS SAVED MY LIFE An inspirational true story about overcoming obstacles,
pursuing passions and the healing power of music. This heartfelt passion project began after a devastating life event caused Keith Alessi to think differently about his future. ‘A heart-warming show which is much needed at present’. (BritishTheatreGuide.info) n theSpace @ Surgeons Hall, 5–27 August (not 14), 3pm.
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sweetness and swears. n PBH’s Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms, 6–28 August (not 15), 9.05pm.
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TONY LAW: A NOW BEGIN IN AGAIN Neanderthal Canadian Trinidadian Norn Iron loon Tony Law brings his half-baked thoughts on the last couple of years and a little time travel to boot. It might not always make sense but it’s always funny. Farm boy blue-collar surreal absurdity, for those with a different take or taste in comedy. Wild and utterly absurd. n Monkey Barrel Comedy, 3–28 August (not 11, 16), noon.
VANLORD After winning the Up and Coming Stand-Up Comedian Award, Matt Watson realised there’s no point paying rent to live in a stranger’s place when you can park out front for free. He now lives out of vehicles in North America, the United Kingdom and Australia. Why pay a landlord when you can have the freedom of a Vanlord? n Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters, 4–28 August, 9pm.
WE’RE SORRY (BEST OF CANADA) Now in its sixth year, We’re Sorry features a rotating showcase of Canadian comedians in town for the Fringe. Hosted by Evan Desmarais, past guests include Dylan Gott, JJ Whitehead, John Hastings, Dana Alexander, Erika Ehler and Bobby Mair. n Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters, 4–28 August, 6.30pm.
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With a history stretching back almost seven decades, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the world’s greatest immersive events. This year’s Tattoo – titled Voices – sees over 800 performers from every corner of the world coming together to share their music, dance and performance skills, culminating in the spine-tingling sound of the Massed Pipes and Drums. Representing Canada is the Paris Port Dover Pipe Band (PPDPB), who make their third appearance at the Tattoo. Made up of over 80 members, led by Senior Pipe Major Gordon Black, the band is proud of their performances across the world at events including ten Virginia Tattoos, the Calgary Stampede Parade, the Juno Beach celebrations in Normandy,
Dieppe ceremonies, the Marymass Festival in Scotland, Crete Festival and Basel Tattoo: they’ve even played with Paul McCartney and Rod Stewart. The PPDPB has also successfully competed in several pipes and drums competitions over the years. They’ve earned Champion Supreme multiple times, while advancing through the competition grades and placing in the World Pipe Band Championships twice. Although the PPDPB has members of all ages, the board of directors’ mandate is to provide young people with mentorship and instruction in piping and drumming. Instruction is provided free of charge so they can learn to play Scottish music and then join the band.
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Spotlight Canada is a programme of work supported by the High Commission of Canada in the UK, in partnership with Canada Council For The Arts and Canadian Heritage. The projects reflect the rich diversity of Canadian talent being showcased throughout all the major festivals in Edinburgh this August, and the High Commission of Canada is proud to be supporting this work. We thank our partners at the various organisations and venues for their hard work after two challenging years. We are thrilled to be back! #SpotlightCanada
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EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE AGE IS A FEELING Written and performed by Haley McGee, Age Is A Feeling wrestles with our endless chances to change course while we’re alive, in a show that’s never the same twice. n Summerhall, 3–28 August (not 8, 15, 22), 12.10pm. See page 6.
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL BRUCE LIU A major new talent, Canadian pianist Bruce Liu makes his Edinburgh International Festival debut, culminating with a performance of Liszt’s thrilling take on Mozart’s Don Giovanni. n The Queen’s Hall, 22 August, 11am. See page 21.
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL CLAIRE FULLER & MIRIAM TOEWS: FAMILY FIRST Claire Fuller and Miriam Toews come together to discuss their new novels, both of which offer some surprising opportunities for joy. n Edinburgh College of Art, 29 August, 4.15pm. See page 24.
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL DANNY RAMADAN & PAJTIM STATOVCI: THE RESILIENCE OF QUEER LOVE Can relationships last against the backdrop of war? Danny Ramadan and Pajtim Statovci ask how we can truly discover ourselves when there is nothing but destruction around us. n Edinburgh College of Art, 29 August, 1pm. See page 25.
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL THE BOOK OF LIFE Against a background of live shadow puppetry, Kiki Katese explores reconciliation and healing after the Rwandan genocide of 1994. Coproduced by Toronto-based company Volcano and the Woman Cultural Centre, Rwanda. n Church Hill Theatre, 13–16 August, 8pm; 14 August, 2pm. See page 21.
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE FAMOUS PUPPET DEATH SCENES Puppetry for adults from The Old Trout Puppet Workshop returns. This heart-wrenching parade of theatrical demises will severely exacerbate your fear of death. n Assembly Roxy, 3–28 August (not 8, 15, 22), 6.30pm. See page 9.
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE FELT Created by renowned Canadian choreographer Bill Coleman, Felt asks us to recall the wonder of life in this participatory performance where three performers dive into our felt experiences of the natural world. n Dance Base, 17–28 August (not 22), 2.20pm. See page 9.
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL ALEXANDER MACLEOD: PRIVATE LIVES Bestselling Canadian writer Alexander MacLeod conjures deep emotion from unlikely circumstances in Animal Person, a new collection of short stories. n Edinburgh College of Art, 20 August, 8.15pm. See page 25.
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL EMILY ST JOHN MANDEL: PARALLEL WORLDS AND ARTISTIC POSSIBILITIES Watch Emily St John Mandel discuss her newest book, Sea Of Tranquillity, which spans several centuries and the breadth of the universe. n Edinburgh College of Art, 20 August, 4.30pm. See page 25.
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL AISHA BUSHBY, ELLE MCNICOLL & ROSS MONTGOMERY: FAERIES, TALES AND FRIENDSHIP Have you ever imagined another world existing alongside ours? Aisha Bushby, Elle McNicoll and Ross Montgomery discuss the inspiration behind their magical books. n Edinburgh College of Art, 28 August, 1.30pm. See page 23.
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL JAY GAO & ALYCIA PIRMOHAMED: HISTORY, MEMORY, POETRY Poets Alycia Pirmohamed and Jay Gao discuss lyrical experimentation, the impact of memory and writing across cultures. n Edinburgh College of Art, 13 August, 6.30pm. See page 24.
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL LENNIE GOODINGS: PUBLISHING TO CHANGE THE WORLD Lennie Goodings has been at the heart of Virago publishing for almost five decades; A Bite Of The Apple recounts memories from a lifetime’s work chronicling women in Britain. n Edinburgh College of Art, 28 August, 12.15pm. See page 24.
EDINBURGH ART FESTIVAL NADIA MYRE: TELL ME OF YOUR BOATS AND YOUR WATERS – WHERE DO THEY COME FROM, WHERE DO THEY GO? This newly commissioned work from Montreal-based artist Nadia Myre responds to the 200th anniversary of the Union Canal. n Edinburgh Printmakers, 28 July–28 August, 10am–6pm. See page 20.
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE ONE ARRIVAL A double bill danced by Gaurav Bhatti and Vikram Iyengar, exploring the search for the divine and reaching into ourselves to arrive somewhere else. n Dance Base, 5–14 August (not 8), 2pm. See page 11.
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL SHEILA HETI: LIVING IN THE FIRST DRAFT What if our world is just a first draft? Join acclaimed author of Motherhood, Sheila Heti, as we discuss love and loss. n Edinburgh College of Art, 24 August, 2.15pm. See page 25.
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FRAMING AGNES A bold exercise in narrative framing reframes the trans experience through history. Directed by Canadian filmmaker Chase Joynt. n Filmhouse, 13 August, 6.10pm; Vue Omni, 17 August, 1.30pm. See page 26.
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL MARTHA WAINWRIGHT: FAILURE, FAME AND FAMILY Martha Wainwright discusses her hilarious memoir, Stories I Might Regret Telling You, and her life as the black sheep of a famous family. n Central Hall, 13 August, 8.30pm. See page 25.
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL TSITSI DANGAREMBGA & ESI EDUGYAN: THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF BLACKNESS Tsitsi Dangarembga and Esi Edugyan turn their critical eyes towards the myriad issues of race and being, in a not to be missed conversation. n Edinburgh College of Art, 29 August, 4.30pm. See page 24.
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL MICHAEL IGNATIEFF: CONSOLATION FOR OUR TIMES Historian and political theorist Michael Ignatieff explains what we can learn from figures through history who responded creatively to a crisis. n Edinburgh College of Art, 20 August, 7pm. See page 25.
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EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE SOMETHING IN THE WATER Stunning video projections, puppetry and physical comedy combine in this absurd exploration of gender and growing up ‘normal’ by Saskatchewan company Scantily Glad Theatre. n Summerhall, 3–28 August (not 15, 22), 8pm. See page 13.
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL MATTHIEU AIKINS, SALLY HAYDEN & POLLY PALLISTER-WILKINS: BORDERING ON INHUMANE Matthieu Aikins, Sally Hayden and Polly Pallister-Wilkins explore migration, war and responses to border violence. n Edinburgh College of Art, 24 August, 4pm. See page 23.
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL VESNA GOLDSWORTHY & KIM THÚY: STORIES OF EXILE Vesna Goldsworthy and Kim Thúy come together to explore themes of departure and belonging in their startlingly topical novels. n Edinburgh College of Art, 14 August, 3.30pm. See page 24.
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EDINBURGH ART FESTIVAL Thursday 25 July–Sunday 25 August Tickets: edinburghartfestival.com | 0131 226 6558 t @EdArtFest i @EdArtFest
Edinburgh Art Festival brings together the city’s galleries, museums, production facilities and artist-run spaces in a celebration of the best in visual art. Every year, the Festival features leading UK, international and emerging talent alongside exhibitions of historic work and site-specific pieces that respond to the city. Founded in 2004, most events and exhibitions are free. NADIA MYRE: TELL ME OF YOUR BOATS AND YOUR WATERS – WHERE DO THEY COME FROM, WHERE DO THEY GO?
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This newly commissioned work from Montreal-based artist Nadia Myre, responds to the Union Canal’s 200th anniversary. The project – across print, installation and sound – explores reference points spanning Scotland and Canada, migratory routes, indigenous storytelling, archival research methods, pattern, prose and song. As an Algonquin member of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, Myre’s work sited alongside the canal and in Gallery 2 at Edinburgh Printmakers brings to the fore the decolonial impulse inherent in the artist’s practice, imprinting and entangling materials with meaning. n Edinburgh Printmakers, 28 July–28 August, 10am–6pm.
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Friday 5–Sunday 28 August Tickets: eif.co.uk | 0131 473 2000 t @EdIntFest i @EdIntFest
Celebrating 75 years of bringing world-leading artists together with audiences, the Edinburgh International Festival is a unique celebration of our shared humanity. This year’s programme features the finest performers and ensembles from the worlds of dance, opera, music and theatre, with major contributions from France, the USA and Australia. As has become tradition, the Festival kicks off with a spectacular, free outdoor event, this year titled Macro, taking place in the BT Murrayfield Stadium on Friday 5 August.
BRUCE LIU Winner of the 2021 Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Canadian pianist Bruce Liu is a major new keyboard talent. He demonstrates a penetrating insight and brings a joyous freshness to his performances. For his Edinburgh International Festival debut recital, he brings together music to astound and to captivate, culminating in Liszt’s fantastical showpiece on Mozart’s Don Giovanni. n The Queens Hall, 22 August, 11am.
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The Book Of LIfe
In a disharmonious world, The Book Of Life finds a humane way forward that is full of hope. During the Rwandan genocide in 1994, one million people were killed in 100 days. A quarter of a century later, Rwandan artist and activist Odile Gakire (Kiki) Katese asks how to rebuild a deep understanding of life in the aftermath of such incalculable loss. In collaboration with award-winning Canadian theatre group Volcano and her own Woman Cultural Centre,
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Rwanda, this inspirational work explores resilience, reconciliation and healing. n Church Hill Theatre, 13–16 August, 8pm; 14 August, 2pm.
THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA Led by Canadian conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, The Philadelphia Orchestra is one of America’s most accomplished, exciting musical ensembles. The orchestra takes up residence for four concerts, demonstrating its renowned 9 versatility and the stunning
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breadth of its music-making. With concerts in The Queen’s Hall, Usher Hall and a special outdoor relay concert, the orchestra brings its famously glamorous sound to Edinburgh for the first time since 2010. n Mozart Chamber Works, The Queen’s Hall, 25 August, 11am. Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Usher Hall, 25 August, 8pm. The Philadelphia Orchestra Plays Florence Price, Usher Hall, 26 August, 8pm. Thank You, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Playhouse, 27 August, 3pm.
SAUL Canadian conductor Bernard Labadie and Canadian tenor Andrew Haji join periodinstrument orchestra The English Concert for Handel’s masterpiece of Baroque vocal music. An opera in all but name, Saul contains some of the composer’s most vivid music and is one of his most colourful orchestrations. It tells the story of the first King of Israel’s admiration, envy and hatred for his successor David, in moving arias and powerful choruses n Usher Hall, 24 August, 7pm.
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL Saturday 13–Monday 29 August Tickets: edbookfest.co.uk | 0131 718 5666 t @EdBookFest i @EdBookFest
The renowned Edinburgh International Book Festival has over 600 events in its 2022 programme, with over 550 authors coming to Edinburgh to share their ideas, stories and perspectives. Many live events take place at the Festival’s charming village in the beautiful College of Art – a pretty oasis of calm – and their excellent hybrid approach means many events are livestreamed or available to watch on-demand.
MATTHIEU AIKINS, SALLY HAYDEN & POLLY PALLISTERWILKINS: BORDERING ON INHUMANE Deemed by Sally Rooney as the ‘most important work of contemporary reporting’, My Fourth Time, We Drowned explores Sally Hayden’s staggering investigation into the migrant crisis across North Africa. In The Naked Don’t Fear The Water, journalist Matthieu Aikins follows his friend Omar as he flees his war-torn country. And in Humanitarian Borders, Polly Pallister-Wilkins interrogates the humanitarian responses to border violence. A vital event for our times. n Edinburgh College of Art, 24 August, 4pm.
AISHA BUSHBY, ELLE MCNICOLL & ROSS MONTGOMERY: FAERIES, TALES AND FRIENDSHIP ‘A forest doesn’t need to be out in the middle of nowhere. It could be right next door in a well-known city.’ Have you ever
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looked outside and imagined another world might exist alongside ours? Or seen a shard of light and thought it could have been a trace of magic? In this event, incredible authors Aisha Bushby, Elle McNicoll and Ross Montgomery talk about their magical books and the inspiration behind them. n Edinburgh College of Art, 28 August, 1.30pm.
TSITSI DANGAREMBGA & ESI EDUGYAN: THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF BLACKNESS Tsitsi Dangarembga’s Black And Female brings together essays on the ‘nervous condition’ of being a Black woman in a supposedly postcolonial world. Esi Edugyan’s Out Of The Sun comprises five essays on Afrofuturism, immigration and the concept of ‘passing’. Today, they turn their insight and critical eyes towards the myriad issues of race and being, for a conversation not to be missed. n Edinburgh College of Art, 29 August, 4.30pm.
CLAIRE FULLER & MIRIAM TOEWS: FAMILY FIRST To misquote Tolstoy, every family is happy in its own way – and two new novels from Claire Fuller and Miriam Toews suggest some surprising opportunities for joy. Fuller’s Costa Award-
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winning Unsettled Ground hurls middle-aged twins into a world they are ill-equipped to face after the death of their mother. Toews’ Fight Night is narrated by nine year-old Swiv, whose grandmother teaches her to fight and have a good time. They come together in conversation with Lee Randall. n Edinburgh College of Art (Miriam Toews appears remotely), 29 August, 4.15pm.
JAY GAO & ALYCIA PIRMOHAMED: HISTORY, MEMORY, POETRY How does identity shift through generations? Can we ever write free from historical trauma? How do we live in the moment? These are just a few of the questions posed by Alycia Pirmohamed and Jay Gao in their anticipated debut collections, Another Way To Split Water and Imperium. These innovative young poets come together to discuss lyrical
experimentation, the impact of memory and writing across cultures. n Edinburgh College of Art, 13 August, 6.30pm.
VESNA GOLDSWORTHY & KIM THÚY: STORIES OF EXILE Vesna Goldsworthy follows a daughter of the elite from a Soviet satellite state to London in the 1980s. But freedom swiftly leads to heartbreak in Iron Curtain. Kim Thúy’s Em is a sensitive portrait of children swept up in the Vietnam War. The two come together to explore departure and belonging. n Edinburgh College of Art, 14 August, 3.30pm.
LENNIE GOODINGS: PUBLISHING TO CHANGE THE WORLD Virago has been publishing for nearly 50 years, with Lennie Goodings at the heart of things for most of
SHEILA HETI: LIVING IN THE FIRST DRAFT From the acclaimed author of Motherhood comes a convention-defying and one-of-akind novel. In Pure Colour, Mira and Annie are wrenched apart by love and loss. Readers are left to consider a single question: what if our world is just a first draft, made by an artist and set to be destroyed? Join Sheila Heti as we try to answer it. n Edinburgh College of Art (remote appearance), 24 August, 2.15pm.
MICHAEL IGNATIEFF: CONSOLATION FOR OUR TIMES The historian and political theorist Michael Ignatieff began writing a book about consolation before the first lockdown. Now, our lives changed by covid, and with over 80 million refugees fleeing conflicts worldwide, On Consolation feels spectacularly timely. He explains what we
can learn from figures through history who responded creatively to a crisis. n Edinburgh College of Art, 20 August, 7pm.
destruction. n Edinburgh College of Art, 29 August, 1pm.
ALEXANDER MACLEOD: PRIVATE LIVES
EMILY ST JOHN MANDEL: PARALLEL WORLDS AND ARTISTIC POSSIBILITIES
Bestselling Canadian writer Alexander MacLeod’s second short story collection, Animal Person, brings together eight stories in which it’s impossible to predict how the cards will fall. A traveller steals suitcases from airport conveyor belts; a young pianist struggles at his recital; a lonely man finds solace in his pet rabbit. Join us to hear how MacLeod conjures deep emotion from unlikely circumstances. n Edinburgh College of Art (remote appearance), 20 August, 8.15pm.
Emily St John Mandel’s newest book, Sea Of Tranquillity, spans several centuries and the breadth of the universe. From a teen in British Columbia to a detective in a black-skied city, the sound of a violin shakes the world of all those who hear it. Readers of Mandel’s previous novels – including Station Eleven – know that this is a writer of incredible imagination and skill; if you’re not yet a Mandel reader, join her and Heather Parry to find out for yourself. n Edinburgh College of Art, 20 August, 4.30pm.
DANNY RAMADAN & PAJTIM STATOVCI: THE RESILIENCE OF QUEER LOVE
MARTHA WAINWRIGHT: FAILURE, FAME AND FAMILY
Can relationships last against the backdrop of war? Danny Ramadan’s The Foghorn Echoes shows us the forbidden love of two boys in war-torn Syria. Pajtim Statovci’s Bolla takes us to 90s Kosovo, where a newly married Arsim falls in love with a Serbian man. Today, they discuss their tender and powerful books with Andrew McMillan and ask how we can truly discover ourselves when around us there is nothing but
It’s difficult to imagine acclaimed singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright as anything other than a singular success. Yet as the youngest member of a talented – often quietly cutting – musical family, Wainwright has long considered herself a failure in comparison to her brother and parents. Wainwright talks to Karine Polwart about her hilarious memoir, Stories I Might Regret Telling You, and her life as the black sheep of a famous family. n Central Hall, 13 August, 8.30pm.
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them. Accruing a catalogue of charming stories, creative relationships and groundbreaking books by the likes of Margaret Atwood and Sarah Waters, Goodings has chronicled the changing status of women in Britain: playing a role in shaping a more equal society. A Bite Of The Apple recounts memories from a lifetime in publishing. n Edinburgh College of Art, 28 August, 12.15pm.
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Friday 12–Saturday 20 August Tickets: edfilmfest.org.uk t @EdFilmFest i @EdFilmFest
The Edinburgh International Film Festival celebrates its 75th birthday this year, after moving to an August timeslot in 2021. Inspired by Edinburgh’s unique identity and a love of film, EIFF connects audiences with innovative and essential storytellers through a programme of premieres, cinema features, talks, outdoor and community screenings and much more. It’s an annual celebration of screen, at the heart of a global cultural gathering.
FRAMING AGNES This bold exercise in narrative experimentation employs a blend of fiction and non-fiction to investigate the legacy of Agnes, a pioneering transgender woman who participated in gender health research in the 1960s. Canadian director Chase Joynt builds a careful study of transness, exploring topics related to gender, race and class, weaving in the past to build a poignant reflection on the present and reframe the trans experience through history. n Filmhouse, 13 August, 6.10pm; Vue Omni, 17 August, 1.30pm.
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Explore Myanmar life through the eyes of two midwives. With a fierce no-nonsense attitude, Hla, who is Buddhist, runs her makeshift maternity clinic, while her apprentice Nyo Nyo, a Rohingya Muslim, finds her ambition butting up against her lack of medical training. With the oppression of Rohingya people a constant presence, this intimate documentary is a tender and absorbing portrait of two messy, resilient, complex women, trying to get along and support mothers in their moment of need. Co-produced by Montreal-based EyeSteelFilm. n Vue Omni, 17 August, 7pm; 18 August, 11.30am.
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FRINGE OPTIMISTIC Greenside @ Nicolson Square, 17, 19 August, 11.25 am; 22, 24, 26 August, 12.35pm. Page 12. FRINGE BROTIPO Assembly George Square Gardens, 4–29 August (not 16, 23), 11.55am. Page 6.
NOON FRINGE ALPHONSE Pleasance Courtyard, 3–28 August (not 9, 16, 23), noon. Page 6. FRINGE TONY LAW: A NOW BEGIN IN AGAIN Monkey Barrel Comedy, 3–28 Aug (not 11, 16), noon. Page 14. FRINGE AGE IS A FEELING Summerhall, 3–28 August (not 8, 15, 22), 12.10pm. Page 6.
10AM ART NADIA MYRE: TELL ME OF YOUR BOATS AND YOUR WATERS – WHERE DO THEY COME FROM, WHERE DO THEY GO? Edinburgh Printmakers, 28 July–28 August, 10am–6pm. Page 20. FRINGE KAFKA AND SON Pleasance Courtyard, 3–14 August (not 9), 10.20am. Page 10.
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The Queens Hall, 22 August, 11am. Page 21. INTERNATIONAL THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA: MOZART CHAMBER WORKS The Queen’s Hall, 25 August, 11am. Page 22. FRINGE COARSE: THE BRONTËS Greenside @ Nicolson Square, 16, 18, 20 August, 11.25am; 23, 25, 27 August, 12.35pm. Page 7.
FRINGE INGENUE: DEANNA DURBIN, JUDY GARLAND AND THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD theSpace @ Surgeons Hall, 5–13 August, 12.10pm; 15–27 August (not 21) 12.40pm. Page 10. BOOK LENNIE GOODINGS: PUBLISHING TO CHANGE THE WORLD Edinburgh College of Art, 28 August, 12.15pm. Page 24. FRINGE BURN theSpace @ Niddry St, 5–20 August (not 14), 12.25pm. Page 7.
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CANADA @ EDINBURGH 2022 1PM FRINGE CLOWNTOWN IN SPACE @THESPACE: ADVENTURES BACK TO EARTH theSpace @ Surgeons Hall, 5–20 August (not 10, 16), 1pm. Page 7. BOOK DANNY RAMADAN & PAJTIM STATOVCI:
THE RESILIENCE OF QUEER LOVE Edinburgh College of Art, 29 August, 1pm. Page 25. FRINGE A TALENT TO AMUSE: THE NOËL COWARD STORY theSpace @ Surgeons Hall, 5–13 August, 1.10pm; 15–27 August (not 21), 1.40pm. Page 5.
BOOK AISHA BUSHBY, ELLE MCNICOLL & ROSS MONTGOMERY: FAERIES, TALES AND FRIENDSHIP Edinburgh College of Art, 28 August, 1.30pm. Page 23.
2PM FRINGE IN-WARD Assembly Roxy, 3–17 August (not 8, 15), 2pm. Page 9. FRINGE THE MASKS OF OSCAR WILDE Greenside @ Riddles Court, 5–27 August (not 14, 21), 2pm. Page 10. FRINGE ONE ARRIVAL Dance Base, 5–14 August (not 8), 2pm. Page 11. BOOK SHEILA HETI: LIVING IN THE FIRST DRAFT Edinburgh College of Art (remote appearance), 24 August, 2.15pm. Page 25. FRINGE FELT Dance Base, 17–28 August (not 22), 2.20pm. Page 9. FRINGE AROUND THE WORLD BACKWARDS theSpace on North Bridge, 15–20 August, 2.35pm. Page 6.
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FRINGE BRUCE WILLIS IS MY DAD Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey, 16–28 August, 2.45pm. Page 6.
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FRINGE EH! COMEDY SHOWCASE Laughing Horse @ Dropkick Murphys, 4–28 August, 2.45pm. Page 8.
3PM INTERNATIONAL THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA: THANK YOU, EDINBURGH Edinburgh Playhouse (with free unticketed Ross Bandstand live relay), 27 August, 3pm. Page 22. FRINGE TOMATOES TRIED TO KILL ME BUT BANJOS SAVED MY LIFE theSpace @ Surgeons Hall, 5–27 August (not 14), 3pm. Page 13. BOOK VESNA GOLDSWORTHY & KIM THÚY: STORIES OF EXILE Edinburgh College of Art, 14 August, 3.30pm. Page 24.
4PM BOOK MATTHIEU AIKINS, SALLY HAYDEN & POLLY PALLISTERWILKINS: BORDERING ON INHUMANE Edinburgh College of Art, 24 August, 4pm. Page 23. FRINGE THE STRANGE VALENTINES Acoustic Music Centre @ UCC, 28 August, 4pm. Page 13. BOOK CLAIRE FULLER & MIRIAM TOEWS:
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PBH’s Free Fringe @ Subway, 6–28 August (not 10, 17, 24), 5pm. Page 8.
FRINGE CIRQUE ALFONSE: ANIMAL Underbelly’s Circus Hub, 6–27 August (not 10, 15, 22), 4.25pm. Page 7.
FRINGE MUSE Assembly Hall, 4–28 August (not 8, 15, 22), 5.20pm. Page 11.
BOOK TSITSI DANGAREMBGA & ESI EDUGYAN: THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF BLACKNESS Edinburgh College of Art, 29 August, 4.30pm. Page 24. BOOK EMILY ST JOHN MANDEL: PARALLEL WORLDS AND ARTISTIC POSSIBILITIES Edinburgh College of Art, 20 August, 4.30pm. Page 25.
5PM FRINGE DANIEL ZINDLER DROPS
FRINGE ONE-MAN LORD OF THE RINGS Assembly Rooms, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 August, 5.30pm. Page 12. FRINGE ONE-MAN STAR WARS TRILOGY Assembly Rooms, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 August, 5.30pm. Page 12. FRINGE CLIMB Underbelly Bristo Square, 3– 29 August (not 13–15), 5.45pm. Page 7. FRINGE A PERFECT DAY C aquila (also online), 22–28 August, 5.55pm. Page 5.
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August 11.30 am. Page 26. INTERNATIONAL SAUL Usher Hall, 24 August, 7pm. Page 22. FRINGE ALIYA KANANI: WHERE YOU FROM, FROM? Just the Tonic at The Tron, 4–28 August (not 15), 7.40pm. Page 6.
8PM INTERNATIONAL THE BOOK OF LIFE Church Hill Theatre, 13–16 August, 8pm; 14 August, 2pm. Page 21. Framing Agnes
6PM FILM FRAMING AGNES Filmhouse, 13 August, 6.10pm; Vue Omni, 17 August, 1.30pm. Page 26. FRINGE FAMOUS PUPPET DEATH SCENES Assembly Roxy, 3–28 August (not 8, 15, 22), 6.30pm. Page 9.
Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters, 4–28 August, 6.30pm. Page 14. FRINGE THEY’VE ALL GONE AND WE’LL GO TOO Greenside @ Nicolson Square, 22–27 August, 6.40pm. Page 13.
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BOOK MICHAEL IGNATIEFF: CONSOLATION FOR OUR TIMES Edinburgh College of Art, 20 August, 7pm. Page 25.
FRINGE WE’RE SORRY (BEST OF CANADA)
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INTERNATIONAL THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA: BEETHOVEN’S NINTH SYMPHONY Usher Hall, 25 August, 8pm. Page 22. INTERNATIONAL THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA PLAYS FLORENCE PRICE Usher Hall, 26 August, 8pm. Page 22. FRINGE SOMETHING IN THE WATER Summerhall, 3–28 August (not 15, 22), 8pm. Page 13. FRINGE JOHN HASTINGS: DO YOU HAVE ANY OINTMENT MY JOHN HASTINGS Monkey Barrel Comedy
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EVAN DESMARAIS Laughing Horse @ Bar 50, 4–28 August, 8.30pm. Page 8. FRINGE MICHELLE SHAUGHNESSY: BE YOUR OWN DADDY Underbelly Bristo Square, 3–29 August (not 15), 8.30pm. Page 11. BOOK MARTHA WAINWRIGHT: FAILURE, FAME AND FAMILY Central Hall, 13 August, 8.30pm. Page 25.
9PM FRINGE KATE BARRON: LOSING MYSELF Just the Tonic at The Tron, 4–28 August (not 15), 9pm. Page 10. FRINGE POTENTIAL: A CANADIAN COMEDY SHOWCASE Laughing Horse @ Bar 50, 4–28 August, 9pm. Page 12. (Carnivore), 3–28 August, 8.15pm. Page 10. BOOK ALEXANDER MACLEOD: PRIVATE LIVES Edinburgh College of Art, 20 August, 8.15pm. Page 25. FRINGE 27 LOST YEARS: DIARY OF A COMPULSIVE HOARDER Online, 5–28 August, 8.20pm. Page 5. FRINGE COME SEE:
FRINGE VANLORD Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters, 4–28 August, 9pm. Page 14. FRINGE HALFWAY THROUGH STUPID Greenside @ Riddles Court, 22–27 August, 9.05pm. Page 9. FRINGE SHIRLEY GNOME: DECOXIFICATION PBH’s Free Fringe @ Voodoo
Rooms, 6–28 August (not 15), 9.05pm. Page 12. FRINGE CYCLOPATH Laughing Horse @ City Café, 4–28 August, 9.35pm. Page 8.
10PM FRINGE THE KIDS OF CANADA Laughing Horse @ 32 Below, 4–28 August, 10pm. Page 10. FRINGE MY OWN PRIVATE SHAKESPEARE Greenside @ Riddles Court, 5–27 August (not 7, 14, 21), 10.05pm. Page 11.
11PM FRINGE FAB: FUNNY STAND-UP FOR SAD PEOPLE, SAD SONGS FOR FUNNY PEOPLE theSpace @ Surgeons Hall, 5–13 August, 11.25pm. Page 8. FRINGE EH! COMEDY TOUR Laughing Horse @ 32 Below, 4–28 August, 11.30pm. Page 8. FRINGE CREEPY BOYS Underbelly Cowgate, 12 & 13, 19 & 20 August, 11.55pm. Page 8.
MIDNIGHT FRINGE GHOST ORGY Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters, 4– 28 August, 12.45am. Page 9.
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