What's On Scotland 28 Jul-4 Aug: Fringe at Summerhall & more
As we officially shift into August, we pick some of our highlights from the Fringe, including Summerhall's whole programme, as well as Carla J Easton at The Hug and Pint and techno at The Flying Duck
Ahahahahahahaha it's almost August and we feel totally fine about that. The fact that we can put Fringe things in the newsletter? Normal! The fact that the busiest, maddest, most wonderful time of the year is about to kick off? Very chill!
With that said, where better to start with the festival shenanigans than one of the most reliably excellent programmes out there. Summerhall's offerings are always exciting but this particular year has knocked it out of the park: some of our favourites includes a new, physical adaptation of a Polish Romantic classic Gusła, a ferocious reinterpretation of Asian femininity and Hong Kong identity in The (Hong) Kong Girls, and even an 82-year-old, drum-banging, shamanic vulva.
As well as theatre and dance, there's also gigs, club nights, and an array of beautiful (and free!) exhibitions. Browse the programme here and start the Fringe plans now.
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Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. 27 Jul-27 Aug
TravFest23 is up and running, bringing its own vibe to the Edinburgh Festivals and presenting the best theatre in August. This year featuring Olivier-Award winning Isobel McArthur's The Grand Old Opera House Hotel, Kieran Hurley’s ADULTS starring Game of Thrones’ Conleth Hill and the returns of Traverse favourites the Whippy Bro’s in Sean and Daro Flake It ‘Til They Make It! There’s plenty more so have a dig around the programme here.
The Virgin Suicides
GFT, Glasgow. 28 Jul-5 Aug, various times
With Sofia Coppola's newest film Priscilla announced for the Venice Film Festival, there is no better time to delve into her back catalogue. This week sees the 4K rerelease of her debut film The Virgin Suicides, screening at GFT over the next week. Image: Park Circus.
Huge Davies: Whodunnit
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh, 2-27 Aug, 9:40pm
There’s just something about a man who can play an instrument, especially if he has it strapped to him at all times. Edinburgh Newcomer Award nominee Huge Davies returns with a musical comedy and stand-up extravaganza about *checks notes* murder. Image: Courtesy of artist.
Postal: Sweet Philly
Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. 30 Jul, 11pm
On at Sneaky Pete's regular Sunday slot Postal - promising multi-genre good vibes and beats from local DJs and producers - is Sweet Philly, a queer club experimentalist based in Edinburgh. Expect anything from jersey club to pop and trance-y raves. Image: EHFM.
Carla J. Easton
The Hug and Pint, Glasgow. 3 Aug, 7:30pm
The Hug and Pint's Endless Summer season continues, with a hand-picked curation of the best artists in Scotland. One of our favourites Carla J Easton heads to their wee venue to play her electric brand of synth-pop, that has seen her longlisted for a SAY Award. Image: Kat Gollock.
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Stand 3 (28 York Place), Edinburgh. 4-27 Aug, 9.55pm
Celebrate a quarter-century of new comedy at The Stand, with a nightly showcase of pros and newbies alike. Past performers include Kevin Bridges, Josie Long and Fern Brady. Enter code SKINNY for 25% off the first weekend.
↪ Christian Noelle Charles: WHAT A FEELING! | ACT I
Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh. 28 Jul-17 Sep
Comprised of a series of screenprints, WHAT A FEELING! | ACT I is the first part of a longer project by New York-born, sometimes Glasgow-based artist Christian Noelle Charles that explores ideas of racial identity and inequality through a Black feminine lens.
→ Stuntman
Tramway, Glasgow. 28 Jul, 7:30pm
Ahead of their month-long run at Summerhall during the Fringe, the team behind Stuntman - a witty, incisive exploration of the relationship between violence and masculinity - are putting on a one-off preview in Glasgow.
→ Circuit Control presents: Tylusis Pankas, μ_space and Julz Lever
The Flying Duck, Glasgow. 29 Jul, 11pm
Glasgow-based collective Circuit Control, dedicated to celebrating the depths of techno music (one for true "techno heads", as they put it), are headed to The Flying Duck with a stacked lineup, including Tylusis Pankas, μ_space and Julz Lever.