Edinburgh Fringe
The Skinny guide to Edinburgh Fringe Festival. We bring you everything you need to get the most out of the Fringe, including previews, interviews, reviews and features.
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Luxuria
In a comical contrast to the rich tones of the opening piano soundtrack, the dancers of Luxuria scurry impishly onstage and begin to violently thrust and jer... Read more »| 23 Aug 2009 -
Fest MagazineDeath of A Samurai
Told initially through all three eyes of magical forest-dwelling child Mitsume, Death of A Samurai is a kaleidoscopic re-imagining of Love’s Labour&rsq... Read more »| 23 Aug 2009 -
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The Shape of Things
The Shape of Things is engaging from the start. At first it might be mistaken for nothing more than a rom-com, but it soon takes a turn for the deeper, ... Read more »| 23 Aug 2009 -
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Russell Kane's Fakespeare
There's a extraordinary amount of Shakespeare rewritten, rejigged and, indeed, regurgited at the Fringe. But as Kane helpfully points out in his openin... Read more »| 22 Aug 2009 -
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The Noise Next Door
This year’s Fringe is once again filled with a wide selection of improvised comedy acts. From old favourites The Improverts to The Oxford Imps and Pau... Read more »| 22 Aug 2009 -
Fest MagazineTwo Left Hands: Another Mouthful
Sketch shows have a tendency to veer into the world of pure fantasy, and Leila Hackett and Charlotte Hudson's shenanigans as Two Left Hands are n... Read more »| 22 Aug 2009
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Fest MagazineThe Sociable Plover
Returning to the Fringe for the first time since 2005, The Sociable Plover is a twisting tale of intrigue and, strangely, bird-watching. Enjoying its “... Read more »| 22 Aug 2009 -
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Pippa Evans: Your Evening's Entertainment
In this weird and wonderful variety show, Pippa Evans delights the audience with the unique style of character comedy that won her the if.comedy ... Read more »| 22 Aug 2009 -
Fest MagazineWords With AL Kennedy
In the beautiful chaos that we affectionately call the Edinburgh Fringe, there are few certainties. After attending a number of shows, however, it quickly be... Read more »| 22 Aug 2009 -
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Marcus Brigstocke: God Collar
With even The Guardian complaining about the tediousness of Marcus Brigstocke’s dogmatically simplistic leftism, it comes as some surprise to find in G... Read more »| 22 Aug 2009 -
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Helen Keen: The Primitive Methodist Guide to Arctic Survival
Keen by name, keen by nature: Helen Keen has all the verve and energy of an enthusiastic favourite teacher at school, and is certainly a big favo... Read more »| 22 Aug 2009 -
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Ginger and Black: The Extraordinary Life and Times of Harold
Ginger and Black, aka Eri Jackon and Daniel Taylor, aren’t the most excitable comedy duo to grace the Fringe. They amble onstage looking utterly unimpr... Read more »| 22 Aug 2009 -
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Frisky and Mannish's School of Pop
When Frisky and Mannish stride onto the stage in the packed Belly Dancer room at the Underbelly, it's instantly apparent that this is going to be no quiet ni... Read more »| 22 Aug 2009 -
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Gelabert Azzopardi Companiya de Dansa
There’s a moment in the second half of this slick performance of contemporary dance when the 10-strong company appear to meld into a single, if imperfe... Read more »| 22 Aug 2009 -
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On the trail of the next big thing
Every year a handful of Fringe comedians are plucked from obscurity and transformed into TV and Radio stars. But who decides? Sam Friedman spends a day scouting for new comedy talent with Jane Berthoud, head of BBC Radio Comedy Read more »| 22 Aug 2009