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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TheatreNights At The Circus @ The Space
The circus is a world of illusion, where things are not as they seem. Angela Carter's bawdy novel on which this play is based, directed by Steven Green, expl... Read more »| 01 Sep 2012 -
TheatreFood For Thought @ TheSpace Venue 45
Food For Thought is the absurdist comedy-dining experience served up by the delicious performance art collective, Figs in Wigs. Plenty of eye-rolling food pu... Read more »| 01 Sep 2012 -
TheatreThe List @ Summerhall
Bold, brash and matter of fact, Maureen Beattie's solo performance is a total joy to witness and the heart and soul of The List. Stellar Quines Theatre Compa... Read more »| 01 Sep 2012 -
TheatreThe Boy With The Cuckoo Clock Heart @ Pleasance
A once-popular, now defunct freakshow stands in ruins but the proprietor assures us that he has one curiosity remaining for us. A story; the story of a boy b... Read more »| 01 Sep 2012 -
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Aida @ The Merchants' Hall
This story of a Nubian princess captured by Egyptians originated from a scenario written by French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette, and has been emblazoned upo... Read more »| 01 Sep 2012 -
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The Rape of Lucrece @ Royal Lyceum Theatre
Shakespeare given song Read more »| 01 Sep 2012
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Slapdash Galaxy @ Underbelly
Up And Achtem! Read more »| 01 Sep 2012 -
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Frisky And Mannish: Extra Curricular Activities @ Assembly Hall
Since 2008, Frisky & Mannish have climbed the glitter trail to stadium pop via the Fringe - they have earned their stripes.This is their greatest hits pa... Read more »| 31 Aug 2012 -
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Ballet Preljocaj: And Then, One Thousand Years Of Peace @ Edinburgh Playhouse
We are all insignificant dots. While we're in existentialist mode, it's the perfect time to witness this pulverising piece by the truly exceptional Ballet Pr... Read more »| 31 Aug 2012 -
Comedy
Totally Ninja
Although I have a well established hatred of Sorcerers, I can wholeheartedly recommend this show. It's scientific fact that Wizards generally come in 2 fla... Read more »| 29 Aug 2012 -
Comedy
Parris & Dowler Know What They're Doing
Parris & Dowler know what they’re doing. Or do they? Well, yes – so if hapless incompetence is your thing, they’re probably not for you... Read more »| 29 Aug 2012 -
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Bane 1, 2 & 3
I was a bit dubious upon purchasing my Bane 3 tickets considering I hadn’t seen the first two instalments of the trilogy, but was assured this was not ... Read more »| 29 Aug 2012 -
Comedy
Adam Strauss: Varieties of Religious Experience
A tale of rocky love, feeling lost then getting back on track, something I’m sure most of us can identify with. Also, of feeling trapped; in this case ... Read more »| 29 Aug 2012 -
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David O'Doherty: Seize the David O'Doherty
When The DOD bursts on to the stage he announces he’s feeling positive about the show tonight: even going so far as to suggest it will be an experience... Read more »| 29 Aug 2012 -
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Nathan Cassidy: Free Pound
Cassidy’s show does exactly what it says on the tin (or leaflet rather): we receive our free £1 as promised, there is a great demand for seats du... Read more »| 28 Aug 2012