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Author, Composer, Soldier-of-a-Sort

Author, Composer, Soldier-of-a-Sort

A celebration of the enduring friendship between the brilliant and tragic composer and war poet, Ivor Gurney, and Marion Scott, writer and trailblazer of women musicians, written a… 

The White Heather Club's Fringe Ceilidh

The White Heather Club's Fringe Ceilidh

Book your spot at the The White Heather Club for a night of traditional Scottish dancing at Bonnie & Wild’s legendary Food Hall in the St James Quarter. 

In Loving Memory of Mary Mort

In Loving Memory of Mary Mort

Mary is dead. 

The Alzheimer's Diaries: Meet The Author

The Alzheimer's Diaries: Meet The Author

What do you do when Ms Alzheimer’s – a hideous and befanged monster – comes to live with you? Local author and journalist, Susan Elkin, talks about her new book, … 

The White Heather Ceilidh Club at Bonnie & Wild

The White Heather Ceilidh Club at Bonnie & Wild

Join us for a bonnie (and wild!) evening of Scottish Ceilidh Dancing in the heart of Edinburgh. 

Death of an Author

Death of an Author

What if your favourite characters didn’t quite like the way they were written? What if they decided enough was enough? When an unnamed author is found dead, his characters are br… 

Author, Composer, Soldier-of-a-Sort

Author, Composer, Soldier-of-a-Sort

Ivor B Gurney and Marion M Scott had a very special friendship. 

Author, Composer, Soldier-of-a-Sort

Author, Composer, Soldier-of-a-Sort

A celebration of the friendship between the First World War poet and composer, Ivor Gurney, and violinist, musicologist and champion of women musicians, Marion Scott. 

Talk discussing the novel Permafrost with author Eva Baltasar

Talk discussing the novel Permafrost with author Eva Baltasar

Romancero Books with the support of the Office for Cultural and Scientific Affairs of the Spanish Embassy in London presents the Festival of Queer Spanish Literature in London… 

Heather Duster presents Funny Girl!

Heather Duster presents Funny Girl!

Heather Duster presents Funny Girl: A one woman retelling of the iconic musical with a little more drag! Join Heather as she takes you on a musical journey with her one woman … 

In Conversation With: Heather Marshall

In Conversation With: Heather Marshall

A conversation with socio-political artist Heather Marshall, who brought The Happiness Project to Army @ The Fringe in 2019. 

Wild Thyme (and Heather)

Wild Thyme (and Heather)

It’s kind-of about the Brontës. 

La Maladie de la mort

La Maladie de la mort

Katie Mitchell, one of the world’s most influential and iconoclastic theatre makers, presents her own uncompromising stage adaptation of the provocative novella by Marguerite Dur… 

Heather and Harry

Heather and Harry

Heather and Harry is a romantic yarn detailing the story of Heather, an angel cast out of heaven by her misogynist rapping boyfriend Zeus, of Greek mythology fame. 

Author, Composer, Soldier-of-a-Sort

Author, Composer, Soldier-of-a-Sort

Celebrating the friendship between composer and war poet, Ivor Gurney, and musician and first woman music critic, Marion Scott; written and performed by Jan Carey. 

Heather and Harry

Heather and Harry

Stumble Trip Theatre consists of all-singing, all-dancing, Lecoq-trained clowns. 

LNT Present 'La Petite Mort'

LNT Present 'La Petite Mort'

LNT is made up of Luke (one half of The Marvellous Dorians) and Tim (lead from Real Life Charm). 

Le Jeune Homme et La Mort and La Sylphide

Le Jeune Homme et La Mort and La Sylphide

English National Ballet returns with a double bill featuring Roland Petit’s Le Jeune Homme et la Mort and Frank Andersen’s recreation of the beloved classic La Sylphide… 

Impromptu Shakespeare plus Joe Bill, Heather Urquhart and Jules Munns

Impromptu Shakespeare plus Joe Bill, Heather Urquhart and Jules Munns

Impromptu Shakespeare create an entirely new and unique ‘Shakespeare’ play on the spot, inspired by audience suggestion. 

Le Grand Mort

Le Grand Mort

In his super stylish, sterilely beautiful Notting Hill kitchen, Michael is preparing dinner for two. 

La Maladie de la Mort d’Après Marguerite Duras

La Maladie de la Mort d’Après Marguerite Duras

Every day the same ceremony is held: a hotel room, a man, a woman. 

Heather

Heather

Fifty years ago, Roland Barthes told us to forget what we know about an author when reading a text. 

Storyland Author Readings

Storyland Author Readings

Brighton’s Storyland Press is a place where the story comes first, regardless of genre or where it sits on the commercial/literary spectrum. 

Terry Pratchett's Mort

Terry Pratchett's Mort

In true Terry Pratchett style, this rendition of Terry Pratchett’s Mort brings along a sly mixture of complex fantasy and comedy. 

Torte e Mort: Songs of Cake and Death

Torte e Mort: Songs of Cake and Death

In a little circus salon tent named ‘The Omnitorium’ tucked away behind George Square Theatre, Anya Anastasia proves that she is a force to be reckoned with. 

Flamenco for Kids

Flamenco for Kids

There are many things about Flamenco for Kids which I had to consider; firstly the question of what was it, exactly? This program is a weird amalgamation of a performance and a wor… 

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Patch of Blue Theatre Company are one of most professional youth groups I have ever had the pleasure of watching and their performance of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee… 

Cathedral Meditations by Candlelight

Cathedral Meditations by Candlelight

Entering the cathedral, it is impossible not to be in awe of the scenery. 

SensoryO

SensoryO

A line of wiggly worms wait impatiently to enter the magical night-time world where anything is possible. 

The Dark Truth Tour

The Dark Truth Tour

Down a long, winding staircase, far beneath the bustling streets of Edinburgh stands a city frozen in time. 

Leonce and Lena

Leonce and Lena

This modern adaptation of Buchner’s 1895 play by the Lincoln Company was an interesting re-working of the satiric comedy. 

Confessions of Old Lady #2

Confessions of Old Lady #2

Joan Shepard. 

The System

The System

From a bare stage sirens blare, search dogs bark and police rally as three men make a daring prison break. 

The Cherry Orchard

The Cherry Orchard

I was dubious about an open-air production in Edinburgh. 

Funeral Replacement Service

Funeral Replacement Service

As I approach Waverly Bridge, I catch sight of a black vintage Routemaster bus, casting a gloomy shadow against the darkness. 

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show

Much like Arthur’s Seat is the bedrock of Edinburgh, comedy is the bedrock of the Edinburgh Fringe. 

Sword and I

Sword and I

This show had so much promise, derring-do, an epic journey, sword, mime and a lot of comedy. 

Hooked

Hooked

I hardly know where to begin with this fascinating and relentlessly passionate show. 

Tamar Broadbent: Almost Epic

Tamar Broadbent: Almost Epic

A little spitfire of a songstress has entered the forum of the Fringe, bound for greatness – or so she hopes. 

Red Bastard

Red Bastard

I’ll admit it, I was curious. 

Edinburgh - A Tale of Two Towns

Edinburgh - A Tale of Two Towns

Edinburgh is a city of beauty, history and incredible inspiration. 

Longing for Grace

Longing for Grace

Alfred Hitchcock once said of Grace Kelly, she is a ‘volcano covered in snow. 

Six Characters in Search of an Author

Six Characters in Search of an Author

In a new adaptation of Luigi Pirandello’s disturbing masterpiece, Cambridge ADC chop, change and miss the point entirely. 

Now Leasing

Now Leasing

Lea McGowan (pronounced Lee, as in, Now Leasing), is a beautiful dancer. 

I Hate Children Children's Show

I Hate Children Children's Show

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to the madness that is the I Hate Children, Children’s Show. 

The Steadfast Tin Soldier

The Steadfast Tin Soldier

In the world of children’s programming, there is a spectrum from well-executed to well intentioned through to absolutely insulting. 

The Blues Brothers - Live

The Blues Brothers - Live

I have a confession to make. 

Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

It is easy to forget how bleak and ominous the stories of the Brothers Grimm really are until we are presented with them in later life. 

Rumpelstiltskin and the Wheel of Fortune

Rumpelstiltskin and the Wheel of Fortune

As I walked into the Scottish Storytelling Centre I was greeted by a delightfully impish man in a wizard’s robe assigning fairy names to all the children (and adults if you want)… 

The Man Who Planted Trees

The Man Who Planted Trees

Is there a more delightful way to start the 2013 Fringe than with Edinburgh’s own Puppet State Theatre Company? This nearly pitch perfect production of The Man Who Planted Trees,… 

Mostellaria (The Haunted House)

Mostellaria (The Haunted House)

Part of the American High School Theatre Festival, Scarlett High School from Canada present Platus’ 200 B. 

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby Part I

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby Part I

To suggest that this Dickens classic suffered a stage death is a slight exaggeration of the Space’s production of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, but I must confess… 

The Girl With the Iron Claws

The Girl With the Iron Claws

The Girl with the Iron Claws is a wonderful retelling of the Nordic myth of the White Bear King. 

The Amazing Bubble Show

The Amazing Bubble Show

Louis Pearl – aka The Amazing Bubble Man - truly deserves his title. 

The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik

The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik

The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik is a visually stunning production which mixes multimedia and puppetry in a unique and touching solo show by Tim Watts. 

I Heart Peterborough

I Heart Peterborough

The sultry tones of Billie Holliday’s I’ll Be Seeing You welcome us into the auditorium of Pleasance Courtyard. 

Captain Codless and the Legend of Plunge Island

Captain Codless and the Legend of Plunge Island

Whilst queuing to get into the quaint venue at C Too, a grubby looking pirate gave me a poke and asked me if I was the one producing that ‘vile stench. 

Slice by Mel Giedroyc

Slice by Mel Giedroyc

Slice is Mel Giedroyc’s debut play, a story based around cake, three sisters and their dying mother. 

Hotel De L'avenir

Hotel De L'avenir

I really wanted to love this production. 

Brazil! Brazil! Presents Favela Funk Party

Brazil! Brazil! Presents Favela Funk Party

As I followed the sound of salsa music into the grand ballroom at The Assembly Rooms, I have to admit I felt a little underdressed in jeans and trainers. 

Danceforms' 60th International Choreographers' Showcase

Danceforms' 60th International Choreographers' Showcase

Holding the attention of an audience for an hour of dance, especially with a mish-mash of different styles, can be a challenge. 

The McLough-Hess Monster

The McLough-Hess Monster

The Jekyll and Hyde bar is a fantastically atmospheric location for any show and gave the perfect cosy yet still spooky setting to this stand up comedy gig. 

Doctor Brown: Becaves

Doctor Brown: Becaves

This show is certainly not for the faint hearted. 

The Wheelchair on My Face

The Wheelchair on My Face

It’s always easy to be sceptical about a one-man or one-woman show, as holding the attention of an audience on your own is no easy task. 

Purge

Purge

Purge is the debut play from Finish author Sofi Oksanen, and is adapted from her third critically acclaimed novel. 

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

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

There is a reason why Potted Potter is celebrating its fifth anniversary at this year’s Fringe. 

Ian Fox - Shutter Monkey (The Comedy Show With Pictures) - Free

Ian Fox - Shutter Monkey (The Comedy Show With Pictures) - Free

Part of the Laughing Horse Free Festival, comedian and photographer Ian Fox delivers an hour of very amusing entertainment through a selection of photos. 

Author

Author

An author, two actors and an audience member discuss Tim Crouch’s last play, an unnamed and violence-filled two-person production whose effects on the actors and writer are slowly… 

Mort

Mort

Mort is a young man whose father is trying to find him an apprenticeship at the apprentices’ hiring fair. 

World War Wonderful!

World War Wonderful!

The Wonderful Sisters are a singing trio cabaret act from Australia who welcome us to their show with a charming three part harmony song, ‘Down in Louisiana. 

Breathless - A Dramatic Cantata

Breathless - A Dramatic Cantata

Sitting with an audience of six, I wasn’t exactly hopeful about the one-man meltdown I was about to witness. 

The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk

The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk

Sitting cross-legged on a little blue section of carpet, with clumps of other children around me, I felt transported back to my days at primary school, excited to see what was in s… 

Queue

Queue

Intrigued by a piece of theatre exploring the ins and outs of the great British phenomenon of queuing, I was disappointed by West Horizons’ original scripted performance, which c… 

Max Dickins: This Will Only Take A Moment...

Max Dickins: This Will Only Take A Moment...

Sharply clad in a waistcoat and red trousers, or as he describes himself dressing like ‘a gay snooker player,’ Max Dickens certainly looks the part. 

Shhh...

Shhh...

Eight friends, a love triangle, sibling rivalry, jealously, betrayal, love and a little evil thrown in. 

People Show 121: The Detective Show

People Show 121: The Detective Show

The People Show 121 delivers an hour of captivating truly British murder mystery fun in this charming three-person show. 

Billy The Mime

Billy The Mime

Billy the Mime is no stereotypical French man trying to climb out of an invisible box. 

Our Oceans Are Drowning/This is Not a Dance

Our Oceans Are Drowning/This is Not a Dance

I am sat looking at a white plastic cup. 

The Music of Les Miserables

The Music of Les Miserables

Les Misérables fans will be disappointed to discover that this show not in fact a musical revue of the West End hit. 

Nunsense

Nunsense

What is it about nuns behaving badly that people find so amusing? It is absolute nunsense. 

Flamenco Roots

Flamenco Roots

A lone man and his guitar sit on a small stage of a lecture theatre as I waited to see what Garcia’s Flamenco Flow had in store for me. 

Bowling and Todd +1

Bowling and Todd +1

Part of PBH’s Free Fringe, Bowling and Todd + 1 is a comedy show in the underground space of the Cabaret Voltaire that is well worth a watch. 

Frozen Stills

Frozen Stills

I love looking at photographs. 

The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book

Cheepiyak Theatre Company present their adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s well loved classic ‘The Jungle Book. 

Alexis Dubus: Cars & Girls

Alexis Dubus: Cars & Girls

Alexis Dubus opened his show by telling us that what we were going to watch was a stand up comedy act that is built around a storytelling structure. 

The Hermitude of Angus, Ecstatic

The Hermitude of Angus, Ecstatic

“I just hope you’re having a really nice day. 

First images of Le Grand Mort with Julian Clary and James Nelson-Joyce

First images of Le Grand Mort with Julian Clary and James Nelson-Joyce

Rehearsal photos released of Julian Clary and James Nelson-Joyce in the world première of the two-handed black comedy, Le Grand Mort. 

The Heather Bagnall Three Minute Interview

The Heather Bagnall Three Minute Interview

Co-founder of Tasty Monster Productions, Heather Bagnall, made her debut at the Edinburgh Fringe last year with SINGLEMARRIEDGIRL. 

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