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“The Jewel in the Crown of the Fringe” Scotsman
Welcome to Assembly FestivAl 2014 And our 34th progrAmme For the edinburgh FestivAl Fringe. In the midst of so many offerings during the Festival, Assembly sets out to be distinctive by creating a programme that appeals through its excellence. We present our third South African Season – Silent Voice, Race by David Mamet, Hayani, Sunday Morning and The Zulu and welcome our first New Zealand Season with The Factory, Haka, On the Upside Down of the World, Black Grace, Strange Resting Places, Black Faggot and the site- specific Generation of Z. Our comedy programme includes Jason Byrne, Frank Skinner, David O’Doherty, Sara Pascoe, Holly Walsh, Jack Dee, Nina Conti, Paul Chowdhry and Al Murray amongst many others. Simon Callow returns to the Main Hall in Juvenalia where we also welcome back the Royal Conservatoire with The Addams Family, and play host to the naughty night time 50 Shades! The Musical. Richard Herring presents his new play I Killed Rasputin and Dame Diana Rigg makes her Fringe debut. If you fancy something a little more physical, Arlene Phillips and Pamela Stephenson Connolly present Brazouka, and Rhythmic Circus return with Feet Don’t Fail Me Now. For the mini movers, we have Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall, Ready Steady Ceilidh and Ali McGregor’s Jazzamatazz to get your day started. For the more grown up movers, the ultimate Festival dance party This is Ceilidh takes over the Spiegeltent Palazzo. The sublime Lady Rizo returns along with a stellar line up of cabaret and music in Checkpoint, including the Cora Bissett directed Janis Joplin: Full Tilt, plus we have new work from Erasure’s Andy Bell, Joe Stilgoe and Antonio Forcione. This is a mere sample of our programme, so do take the time to browse this guide or assemblyfestival.com for full listings. Join us for a drink in the wonderful George Square Gardens, and for a powerhouse of creative energy, look not further. Have a great Festival.
WILLIAM BURDETT-COUTTS
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FOOD MEETING POINT BOx OFFICE OPENING TIMES 18th July - 25th August, 10am - 10 mins after the last performance starts.
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F B T 10 7 Top Shows 1 Frank Skinner: Man in a Suit (p54) 2 Pants Down Circus: Rock (p39) 3 David O’Doherty (p46) 4 Andy Bell: Torsten The Bareback Saint (p42) 5 Sara Pascoe vs History (p53) 6 Animal Farm (p13) 7 This is Ceilidh (p65)
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Top Shows 1 Simon Callow in ‘Juvenalia’ (p30) 2 The Factory (p47) 3 50 Shades! The Musical (p62) 4 The Zulu (p18) 5 Haka (p23) 6 Jason Byrne (p55) 7 Title and Deed by Will Eno (p41) 8 Elephant Room (p64)
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On the Mound, just up the hill from the National Gallery, the former home of the Scottish Parliament is home to 3 performance spaces this year: Assembly Hall, Rainy Hall and Baillie Room. The Main Hall is our largest temporary performance space with a capacity of 850.
BOx OFFICE IN QUAD OPENING TIMES 30th July - 25th August, 10 am until 10 mins after the start of the last performance.
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bAr Quad Bar Located in the courtyard, offering a worthy reward of coffees, cakes and full bar after walking up the hill.
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Top Shows 1 Silent Voice (p24) 2 Black Grace (p48) 3 Nina Conti (p44) 4 Baby Wants Candy (p54) 5 Lords of Strut: Chaos (p52) 6 Glenn Cosby: Food Junkie (p32)
Assembly roXy 2 Roxburgh Place EH8 9SU
Located on Roxburgh Place, just off Nicholson Street, this beautiful old church has had a lot of blood, sweat and tears poured into it over the past year and is ready to shine this festival. Roxy will soon be open throughout the year so come and get acquainted.
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BOx OFFICE AT MAIN ENTRANCE OPENING TIMES 30th July - 25th August, 10 am until 10 mins after the start of the last performance.
A purpose built cozy bar located in the basement, for cocktails and coffee.
Backyard Bar at Roxy Edinburgh’s newest outdoor café bar for a selection of sandwiches, coffee, cold drinks and full bar in an oasis of calm.
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Top Shows 1 Dame Diana Rigg (p19) 2 In Vogue: Songs by Madonna (p40) 3 Lady Rizo (p61) 4 Christina Bianco and Velma Celli (p48) 5 Janis Joplin: Full Tilt (p54) 6 The After Party (p69)
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Open every day of the Fringe with strong coffee and a slick cocktail list, featuring your favourite Fringe performers, DJs and musicians playing up until late... The upper floors of the Bristo Place building are the former church, the centre piece of which is a Gray & Davison-built pipe organ transferred to its present location in 1900.
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bAr Checkpoint Our favourite destination bar open until 5 am.
BOx OFFICE ON BRISTO SQUARE OPENING TIMES 6pm from 18th July, and midday from 30th July, until 10 minutes after the start of the last performance.
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entertAin With Assembly Combining hospitality in one of our iconic venues and a mix of our outstanding shows makes for an enjoyable, memorable event. For groups of 10 to 200, we can offer private spaces, or reserved areas in our larger spaces. We can scale our flexible offer from informal to premium, with drinks, prepaid vouchers for our food concessions, or canapés or sandwiches. We can also offer show recommendations, a priority ticket-booking service and priority seating. For further information and event bookings please see our website or email us at events@assemblyfestival.com with requirements and questions and one of the team will call you back. Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for helping us deliver everything we do – we couldn’t do it without you:
SPECIAL THANKS
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pleAse support Assembly We love the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and we know that many of you do too. We ask that you consider supporting our work so we can continue to present great work from around the world in the best venues in Edinburgh. We cannot build Assembly Festival and shows without your support. We do not receive any regular public funding. We rely on donations and sponsorship to grow our work and create presenting opportunities, for the artists and organisations we work with. We invest all our income (box office, bars, sponsorship, donations) in presenting the highest standard of work, supporting arts companies to present and making our venues the best places in Edinburgh to showcase our handpicked programme. We bring the best talent in the world to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and beyond. We have built a reputation for excellence as the leading home for the best international shows. This year 45% of our programme is sourced internationally from over 20 countries. Assembly invests so that new work, international work, and work of very high artistic merit is presented to the Edinburgh audience. We believe that great work deserves an audience and wish we could produce more. By supporting innovative new and international works we hope to help broaden and grow audiences for the performing arts.
Become an Assembly Friend or Patron today and receive exclusive member benefits, from ÂŁ50. For further information and to join please see our website or email friends@assemblyfestival.com
8 | To book tickets visit assemblyfestival.com or call box office on 0131 623 3030
FROM 10:30 10:30 (12:30) | ASSEMBLY CHECKPOINT
BABY WANTS CANDY WORKSHOPS Baby Wants Candy
Learn musical improv from the best! Internationally renowned Chicago troupe, Baby Wants Candy 'entertainment phenomenon' (Scotsman), invites you to learn to improvise songs and play in a more free, fast and fun style.
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www.babywantscandy.com | Twitter: @BabyWantsCandy
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THE LITTLE BIG SHOW Little tent. Little people. Humungous stunts. Ginormous laughs. Eyes stuck open from awe and tummies over laughed are sore. What more do you want from a show! This show is a lucky dip of spectacular, clever and very funny circus and comedy stars from around the world. Find out who is on today at www.facebook. com/thelittlebigshow £10 (£6) W T F 30 31 1
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Laughter House Productions
11:00 (11:55) | GEORGE SQ. GARDENS | SPIEGELTENT PALAZZO
ALI MCGREGOR'S JAZZAMATAZZ Jumpin' jivin' jazz for kids led by chanteuse Ali McGregor. Snappy beats to get the kids singing, prancing, twisting and dancing. Parents and friends join in or grab a seat to watch the action on the dance-floor! www.jazzamatazz.com.au | Twitter: @jazzamatazzali £6 W T F 30 31 1
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Ali McGregor
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FROM 11:00 11:00 (11:50) | GEORGE SQ. GARDENS | SPIEGELTENT PALAZZO
MONSKI MOUSE'S BABY DISCO DANCE HALL CHILDREN'S SHOWS
Monski Mouse Media
Why toddle when you can dance, dance, dance! Parents and under fives are let loose on the dance floor in this friendliest of discos. DJ Monski Mouse and her team bring high energy smiling to the Spiegeltent Palazzo. www.monskimouse.com | Twitter: @monskimouse £6 W T F 30 31 1
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MY VILLAGE MY ART
House of Lineo and Hand in Hand
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A modern-day African village filled with functional arts & craft. In collaboration with Hand in Hand, a high-end craft producer dedicated to promoting the beautiful craft made by rural women in Mpumalanga & Limpopo
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THE COMEDY OF ERRORS CHILDREN'S SHOWS
Take Thou That Theatre with Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
A stripped down version of Shakespeare's most ridiculous comedy. The original play is enhanced with smatterings of modern text, and draws on the rich traditions of vaudeville, slapsticks and the infectious sounds of klezmer music. Specially adapted for audiences 7+ www.takethouthat.com | Twitter: @takethouthat £5 W T F 30 31 1
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THE ADDAMS FAMILY Something is wrong with Wednesday Addams. Gomez and Morticia are desperately worried about their daughter; the charming little bundle of malice has lost her taste for death, darkness and torture. She is behaving like a demented Disney princess. Surely she hasn't fallen in love with someone... normal? This delightfully macabre, joyful and deliciously wicked musical comedy brings to life Charles Addams' oddly loveable and singularly eccentric comic cartoon creations, including Uncle Fester, Pugsley, Grandma, Lurch, Thing and a whole host of other-worldly ancestors. An irresistible celebration of family values, Addams-style!
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
www.rcsatthefringe.com | Twitter: @RCSatthefringe
Hilarious, tuneful, insightful, excellently staged and brilliantly performed BBBBB SCOTSMAN (ON AVENUE Q)
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's production is simply outstanding
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FROM 11:10 11:10 (12:10) | ASSEMBLY HALL | BAILLIE ROOM
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Miles Productions
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Best International Show - Hollywood Fringe Festival 2010. Presenting the life of the great Welsh actor from humble beginnings to Hollywood mega-stardom. Beautiful women (not least Liz Taylor), alcohol, wealth, stage and screen are the threads woven into this sad, happy, exuberant often hilarious one-man show. Supported by Arts Council Wales. £5 W T F 30 31 1
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DYLAN THOMAS: CLOWN IN THE MOON Miles Productions
Celebrating 100 years since his birth. "Rhodri Miles is outstanding" - A dramatic portrait of the poet's chaotic, frequently hilarious and all too brief life. Written by Gwynne Edwards (Burton). Supported by Arts Council Wales.
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Rhodrimiles.com | Twitter: @1mandylan £5 W T F 30 31 1
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DALLOWAY Dyad Productions
The Great War is over. Clarissa prepares a party, Septimus is diagnosed with shell-shock, their memories and dreams magically intertwining with those of 15 other Londoners in Elton Townend Jones' adaptation of Virginia Woolf's classic novel. Performer: Rebecca Vaughan.
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FROM 11:45 11:45 (13:15) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | ONE
DOGS OF WAR
Institute for the Exploration of Theatre, Dance and Performance
Using the original text of Shakespeare's Wars of the Roses plays, 'Dogs of War' features the oft-cut scenes of soldiers, citizens, women, children and ghosts to re-examine representations of war via the bodies of common people.
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Twitter: @ITDP_Fringe
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PLASTIC ROSE
Institute for the Exploration of Theatre, Dance and Performance
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Set inside a mental hospital, Japanese playwright Shogo Ota's 'Plastic Rose' has been compared to 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'. Often funny, awkward and poignant, Ota's characters try finding warmth in the comfort of others. This British premiere is directed by Peter Lichtenfels, former Artistic Director of the Traverse Theatre.
12:00 (13:30) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQ. THEATRE | THE THEATRE
ANIMAL FARM
Theatre Tours International - Guy Masterson, Tumanishvili Film Actors Theatre (Georgia)
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George Orwell's masterpiece brought sensationally to the stage in a magnificent epic production by Georgia's premier theatre company. Guy Masterson's globally renowned adaptation with 30 actors in a performance of stunning physicality and power. Utterly compelling. Totally unmissable!
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FROM 12:00 12:00 (13:30) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQ. THEATRE | THE THEATRE
FERN HILL & OTHER DYLAN THOMAS Theatre Tours International - Guy Masterson
ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY! Guy Masterson's Award Winning show celebrates the brilliance of 11 poems and 3 short stories from the Welsh wizard in his Centenary year. "Sheer unadulterated pleasure!" Scotland on Sunday
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LAST CHRISTMAS Dirty Protest
Returning home for Christmas, Tom is confronted with the ghosts of his past. Forced to face his demons, he attempts to rescue his family and his future. Will Tom be able to save it all in time?
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dirtyprotesttheatre.co.uk | Twitter: @dirtyprotest
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OTAR IMERLISHVILI
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Assembly
Georgian artist Otar Imerlishvili's work is beautifully evocative with traditional influences perfectly underpinning his unique, personal style. The fine detail of his painting is particularly engaging, and combined with his gentle humour ensures a very wide appeal. FREE W T F 30 31 1
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FROM 12:00 12:00 (13:00) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | FOUR
SAINT-EXUPÉRY, A PILOT'S STORY Vagabond Productions
Following our 5-star success with Miss Julie, Vagabond Productions present an adaptation of The Little Prince. Combining humor and melancholy this wise and enchanting fable teaches the secret of what's really important in life.
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www.vagabondproductions.weebly.com
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SOMEBODY I USED TO KNOW Everything I Own
Does technology really bring us closer together? Explore how we connect with the people we care about in this unique, personal and interactive one-on-one experience. A chance to remember those we have almost forgotten.
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THE PIANIST
Thomas Monckton (New Zealand) and Circo Aereo (Finland)
A comic contemporary circus piece centered on, in, under, and around a grand piano. At the peak of high society entertainment sits The Pianist's pianist. Before he realizes it, his show has transformed from the highbrow concert he hoped for into a spectacularly amusing catastrophe. £9 W T F 30 31 1
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www.everythingiown.co.uk | Twitter: @EIOTheatre
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ZIMBABWE SCULPTURES
Vhukutiwa Gallery and Wellington Nyanhongo
EXHIBITION
Zimbabwe's Vhukutiwa Gallery return for a its 12th exhibition of beautiful sculptures, presenting a haunting range of work, all with a remarkably tactile quality evoking a world part natural, part spirit-orientated from some of the country's finest sculptors.
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THE GOD BOX: A DAUGHTER'S STORY The God Box Project
True story of a startling discovery: a deceased mother's private notes to God trigger a devoted daughter's unraveling. Inspired by a New York Times bestseller, you'll laugh, cry, and want to call your Mother.
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BLOOD AT THE ROOT Penn State School of Theatre
An explosive new drama from Dominique Morisseau that explores escalating racial tensions at a divided American high school, in a non-conventional play infused with music and movement. Provocative theatre inspired by a true story.
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FROM 12:25 12:25 (13:25) | ASSEMBLY HALL | BAILLIE ROOM
THE HEIGHT OF THE EIFFEL TOWER Rambunctious Productions
Neighbours star Morgana O'Reilly takes on all the members of a nuclear family - set to detonate. Instant coffee, fish sex and the perks of hand modelling. Hilarious theatrical alchemy. 'It's perfect!' (Time Out)
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pedrofins.net/eiffeltower | Twitter: @eiffeltowernz
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READY, STEADY, CEILIDH The whole family can get up, dance and learn the secrets of Scotland's most famous shindig. Join our hilarious hosts and LIVE musicians in a fantastic party atmosphere. Ideal for little bravehearts with boundless energy! www.thisisceilidh.com | Twitter: @CeilidhforKids £6 W T F 30 31 1
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This Is Ceilidh
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SUNDAY MORNING
South African Season | Hello Elephant Theatre and Assembly
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Mat is a successful photographer who has his life exactly how he likes it - until the day his girlfriend tells him she is pregnant. In an attempt to process this disturbing information he goes out for a run. Straying from his regular route, he ventures into a strange part of the city where he makes a gruesome discovery that changes everything.
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THE ZULU
South African Season | A Committed Artists Production and Assembly
Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Mbongeni Ngema returns to the stage after twenty-seven years to retell stories, told to him as a young boy growing up in the heart of Zululand, by his blind great-grandmother.
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THE SAGAS OF NOGGIN THE NOG CHILDREN'S SHOWS
Third Party Productions
The Men of the Northlands take us on an adventurous journey to battle the fearsome Ice Dragon and the dastardly deeds of Nogbad the Bad. Postgate's & Firmin's tales are beautifully staged in this captivating production for children, families and fans. www.nogginthenog.org | Twitter: @noggintheking £6 W T F 30 31 1
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MERVYN STUTTER'S PICK OF THE FRINGE Mervyn Stutter
COMEDY
23rd year! 90 minutes of Fringe talent in this legendary showcase. Comedy, theatre, music, cabaret, dance - the lot. See highlights of eight top shows and every day different. "Excellent, really really good!" Observer mervynstutter.com | Twitter: @mervynstutter £10 (£9) W T F 30 31 1
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18 | To book tickets visit assemblyfestival.com or call the box office on 0131 623 3030
FROM 13:15 13:15 (14:30) | ASSEMBLY ROXY | UPSTAIRS
ON THE UPSIDE DOWN OF THE WORLD New Zealand Season | Auckland Theatre Company
An intrepid British pioneer sails to New Zealand to civilise the natives but instead finds liberation and love as she fights against injustice dealt to Maori at the hands of the English.
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ontheupsidedownoftheworld.co.nz | Twitter: @AkldTheatreCo
13:20 (14:35) | ASSEMBLY CHECKPOINT
DAME DIANA RIGG: NO TURN UNSTONED Emma Brünjes Productions Ltd
A history and anecdotes of life in the theatre. A scholarly, insightful and highly entertaining reflection of the worst-ever theatrical reviews in history and a celebration of the actors who survive.
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www.emmabrunjesproductions.com
13:20 (14:20) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | FIVE
LET IT FALL (AFTER KING LEAR) nedsblunt
Leah wants to rest, Goneril and Regan to party, Cordelia's off to France and matricide is in the air. A powerful new play that this dynamic young company shapes a snapshot of Shakespeare's Lear.
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Twitter: @nedsblunt
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FROM 13:20 13:20 (14:15) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | FIVE
THIS IS WHERE WE LIVE Paperbark Theatre Company
UK Premiere of the 2012 Griffin Award Winner Two teenagers collide like a modern-day Orpheus and Eurydice in a dead end town in Australia. A dark, moving comedy infused with the rhythm of beat poetry.
THEATRE
www.paperbarktheatre.com | Twitter: @paperbarktheatreco £5 W T F 30 31 1
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SILK ROAD EH Productions
'Buying drugs on the internet is simple, anyone can do it'. Bruce, escaping his dead end existence, turns to the infamous online marketplace. Breaking Bad meets Byker Grove in this darkly comic, poignant new play for Generation Y. Supported by the Kevin Spacey Foundation.
THEATRE
www.silkroadtheplay.com | Twitter: @silkroadtheplay £5 W T F 30 31 1
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LAND OF SMILES
Rick Culbertson, Greg Franklin & Fringe Management, LLC
A provocative new musical about the trafficking of women in Thailand, as seen through the eyes of sex workers, grassroots activists, and NGO employees, which reveals that finding a solution is even more complicated than it seems.
THEATRE
www.landofsmilesmusical.com | Twitter: @FringeMan2014 £5 W T F 30 31 1
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20 | To book tickets visit assemblyfestival.com or call the box office on 0131 623 3030
FROM 13:40 13:40 (14:50) | ASSEMBLY HALL | BAILLIE ROOM
IN THE WINDOW
Theatre Tours International - Guy Masterson & Nuala McKeever
Margaret has a playdate... with a bottle of rose and bowl of pink pills, but her romance with death is rudely interrupted by an intruder, a snoop and policeman. Poignant hilarity with Belfast's Comedy Queen, Nuala McKeever.
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www.theatretoursinternational.com | Twitter: @GuyMasterson
13:45 (14:50) | ASSEMBLY ROXY | DOWNSTAIRS
RED TAP/BLUE TIGER
THE ALBION COMPANY & GREENWICH THEATRE
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Norton is 21 today. Two hours ago his mother revealed that his abusive Dad is not his biological father. Norton flew into a rage, knocked out his mother and sent his brother into a terminal coma. Now he's on the run, hunting his real father, because Norton needs to talk. Norton needs the truth before he ends up killing someone... again.
14:00 (15:10) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | TWO
BILL CLINTON HERCULES
Theatre Tours International - Guy Masterson
The 42nd President cuts loose and shoots straight in his own fantasy TED talk! From the Trojan Wars to the future of democracy, his dreams, regrets, hopes and passions, Occupy, Hillary and Monica, beloved stained icon and reviled Slick Willy. By Rachel Mariner, starring Bob Paisley. £8 W T F 30 31 1
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www.theatretoursinternational.com | Twitter: @GuyMasterson
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FROM 14:00 14:00 (14:45) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE GARDENS | KAZADOR
COMEDY ALLSORTS: VARIETY FOR KIDS CHILDREN'S SHOWS
Laughter House Productions
The best of family fringe fun is delivered in an hour of madcap antics in this exceptional, something for everyone variety show. Everyday hosts a selection of amazing acts to keep the whole family entertained.
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MAKING IT!
Significant Others Productions
Jess dreams of treading the boards. Pilar's aiming for supermarket drama. Bronwyn's gone viral on YouTube. A roll-call of hilarious characters comes to life in Davina Leonard's fresh, poignant one-woman comedy drama about making it as an actress.
THEATRE
www.significant-others.co.uk | Twitter: @sgnfcntothers £7 W T F 30 31 1
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OUT OF THE BLUE Out of the Blue
Out of the Blue will captivate you with an unbeatable mixture of vibrant vocals, outrageously unprofessional choreography and often unintentional comedy. Crowned this year's Voice-Festival-UK champions, these floppy-haired Oxford undergraduates are sure to leave you beaming!
MUSIC
www.ootb.org.uk | Twitter: @ootboxford £5 W T F 30 31 1
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22 | To book tickets visit assemblyfestival.com or call the box office on 0131 623 3030
DANCE PHYSICAL THEATRE AND CIRCUS
FROM 14:00
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HAKA
A high energy performance featuring the best of traditional Maori performing arts. Experience 25 of New Zealand's finest Kapa Haka performers live on stage in an electrifying display of the world renowned expression of Maori identity - the bulging eyes, the protrusion of the tongue, the act of defiance - HAKA! Raw emotion meets melodious harmonies in a thrilling and poignant tribute to the warriors of Te Hokowhitu a Tu, the 28th Maori Battalion known worldwide for their courage in Europe during the Second World War. Through the fierce Haka of the menfolk, to the grace and beauty of the women and their poi, the sad laments and mischievous ditties, Haka promises both a hear-wrenching and heart-warming voyage into Maoridom's past. Te Matatini is the national organisation for Kapa Haka in New Zealand and is responsible for the biennial competition that showcases the best of Kapa Haka in the world. We're proud to stage New Zealand's current champions at the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time.
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New Zealand Season | Te Matatini Kapa Haka
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www.tematatini.co.nz | Twitter: @TeMatatini
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FROM 14:00 14:00 (15:10) | ASSEMBLY ROXY | CENTRAL
SILENT VOICE
South African Season | South African State Theatre and Assembly
A full throttle, interactive new heist drama that examines the desire to achieve wealth, but at what cost? With a stellar ensemble cast, including the title star of the Academy Awardwining film 'Tsotsi', SILENT VOICE makes for 'utterly compelling viewing' (Sunday Independent, SA).
THEATRE
www.assemblyfestival.com | Twitter: @AssemblyFest £9 W T F 30 31 1
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14:10 (15:10) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE GARDENS | BOSCO
BILLY'S BIRTHDAY BASH: LET'S PARTY LIKE IT'S 1564! CHILDREN'S SHOWS
The Playground Theatre Company
It's William Shakespeare's birthday and everyone's invited! Our hapless heroes have baked a cake and wrapped the presents. Now all they need is Billy... A perfectly silly play for everyone over 5. www.playgroundtheatre.co.uk | Twitter: @playground_the £6 W T F 30 31 1
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14:40 (15:40) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | FIVE
WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT Aurora Nova
A different actor each day, and a script waiting in a sealed envelope on stage, this internationally acclaimed piece by Iranian Nassim Soleimanpour, is a potent reminder of the transgressive and transformative power of theatre.
THEATRE
www.auroranova.org | Twitter: @AuroraNovaOrg £5 W T F 30 31 1
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24 | To book tickets visit assemblyfestival.com or call the box office on 0131 623 3030
COMEDY
FROM 14:15
14:15 (15:15) | GEORGE SQ. GARDENS | SPIEGELTENT PALAZZO
BEST OF THE FEST DAYTIME Join us for some afternoon delight in the Gardens. The very best of comedy, music and cabaret from across the Festival, perhaps even the world! Suitable for all ages. Previous guests have included Fred MacAulay, Boy With Tape on His Face, Nina Conti, The Magnets, Idiots of Ants, Ali McGregor, Lady Rizo, Le Gateau Chocolat, Des Bishop, Piff the Magic Dragon, Beardyman and many more! For daily line ups, see www.assemblyfestival.com
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Assembly
www.assemblyfestival.com | Twitter: @AssemblyBoTF
An all round crowd pleaser - it really is the best of the Fest! BBBBB
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THREEWEEKS
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FROM 14:45 14:45 (15:45) | ASSEMBLY HALL | RAINY HALL
MARK RAVENHILL: PRODUCT Inside Intelligence
Ravenhill vs Hollywood. Torrid scenes of passion; the spectre of international terrorism; big, big explosions. Has Leah (Olivia Poulet - 'The Thick Of It'; 'In The Loop') got the perfect script to save Julia from B-movie hell?
THEATRE
inside-intelligence.org.uk/product | Twitter: @InsideIntellige £10 W T F 30 31 1
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14:45 (15:45) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | FOUR
THE MARIJANA METHOD Gabby Best
As seen on BBC3's Live At The Electric. Join Marijana... Health and Happiness Guru to the Stars.Giving you a body to die for and a reason to live. Inspired character comedy from Funny Women Award winner, Gabby Best.
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Twitter: @best_gabby £6 W T F 30 31 1
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BLIND HAMLET Actors Touring Company
Transforming Shakespeare's tragedy into an interactive theatrical battle and reimagining the bloody struggle for Hamlet's Elsinore. Fringe First Winners ATC and Nassim Soleimanpour reveal how individuals trap themselves and others in their frenzy to tell friend from foe.
THEATRE
www.atctheatre.com | Twitter: @ATCLondon £10 W T F 30 31 1
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26 | To book tickets visit assemblyfestival.com or call the box office on 0131 623 3030
FROM 15:00 15:00 (16:10) | ASSEMBLY CHECKPOINT
RUSSELL KANE: THE KANEING PODCAST Avalon Promotions Ltd
Russell Kane hosts The Kaneing, a topical comedy podcast where a panel of guest comedians pitch the stories of the week for a fictional magazine, recorded in front of a live audience.
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russellkane.co.uk | Twitter: @russell_kane
15:00 (16:30) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | THREE
THE MATCHMAKER City Theatre Dublin
Anne Charleston and Jon Kenny star in John B. Keane's hilarious comedy which follows the efforts of Dicky Mick Dicky O'Connor to make matches for the lonely and lovelorn from all parts of the rural Ireland.
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www.sfx.ie
15:00 (16:10) | ASSEMBLY CHECKPOINT
THE RUBY DOLLS: FABULOUS CREATURES The Ruby Dolls
www.therubydolls.com | Twitter: @therubydolls £8 W T F 30 31 1
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The Ruby Dolls' fantastic feminist fairytale 'takes cabaret and shapes it into something so original that if you can catch it you must.' (The Spectator). New musical in gorgeous four-part harmony. 'Unique, inspired and altogether uplifting' (The List).
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FROM 15:00 15:00 (16:40) | ASSEMBLY HALL | MAIN HALL
UNDER MILK WOOD
Theatre Tours International - Guy Masterson
Now in its 21st year, for ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY Guy Masterson's globally celebrated multi-award winning solo rendition brings Dylan Thomas' magical world fantastically to life. 'Brilliant, inventive, remarkable!' (Times) 'Intensely uplifting & therapeutic! Utterly moving!' (Radio Scotland)
THEATRE
www.theatretoursinternational.com | Twitter: @GuyMasterson £15 (£13) W T F 30 31 1
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CRAZY GLUE
Single Shoe Productions
They have a car in the garage, a chicken in the pot and a child on the way. But is that enough to hold them together? A whirl of compelling physical theatre, vocal acrobatics and a 1930s soundtrack.
THEATRE
www.singleshoeproductions.com | Twitter: @single_shoe £7 W T F 30 31 1
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15:05 (16:05) | ASSEMBLY HALL | BAILLIE ROOM
PENNYROYAL Asa Nisi Masa
James and Laura broke up. Not uncommon after going through something like that. Pennyroyal is a darkly comic one man show about relationships, mistakes and what it is to be a man.
THEATRE
www.asanisimasa.co.uk
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28 | To book tickets visit assemblyfestival.com or call the box office on 0131 623 3030
FROM 15:20 15:20 (16:20) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE THEATRE | THE BOX
AWAY FROM HOME
Hartshorn - Hook Productions and Working Progress Theatre
Kyle is comfortable with his life as a male escort until he is hired by a premiership footballer and finds himself falling in love. 'Astounding' ***** (BroadwayBaby). 'Flawless' ***** (WhatsOnStage.com). 'Singularly brave - rather extraordinary' **** (Independent). £8 W T F 30 31 1
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www.AwayFromHomeThePlay.com | Twitter: @AwayFromHome14
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RACE BY DAVID MAMET
South African Season | The Playhouse Company and Assembly
Shame, guilt, class, sex, lies and race are all provocatively stirred together in this fast-paced drama from Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet, produced by one of South Africa's leading theatre companies. 'All the cast give performances worthy of their towering resumes' (City Press, South Africa). £9 W T F 30 31 1
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www.assemblyfestival.com | Twitter: @AssemblyFest
15:30 (16:50) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | TWO
STRANGE RESTING PLACES New Zealand Season | Cuba Creative
Italy, 1944: a battle torn-theatre of the Second World War. The allied onslaught stalls at Monte Cassino and the 28th Maori Battalion find themselves centre stage. Award-winning theatre from Aotearoa, New Zealand.
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cubacreative.co.nz/strange-resting-places | Twitter: @CubaCreative
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THEATRE
FROM 15:30
15:30 (16:45) | ASSEMBLY HALL | MAIN HALL
SIMON CALLOW IN 'JUVENALIA' NONE
Assembly, Riverside Studios and Theatre Royal Plymouth
And now for something completely different - Simon Callow, theatrical treasure extraordinaire, reprises a success from early in his career. The writer, Juvenal born circa ad 55, wrote sixteen satires that attacked the decadence of Rome in it's hey day. Here adapted by Richard Quick we are given a view into the moral decline that is as relevant now, as it was back then. Callow's previous theatre credits include: Being Shakespeare, Waiting for Godot and A Christmas Carol. Film credits include: Shakespeare in Love, Four Weddings and a Funeral and Amadeus. Directed by Simon Stokes. www.assemblyfestival.com | Twitter: @SimonCallow
A comic delight... Callow comes on like a foul-tempered and thoroughly vicious Woody Allen. TIMES
NONE
We emerge dazzled by the poet's almost pathological sexual anger and disgust and affected by Mr Callow's beautiful expose of it. GUARDIAN £10 W T F 30 31 1
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30 | To book tickets visit assemblyfestival.com or call the box office on 0131 623 3030
FROM 15:35 15:35 (16:55) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQ. THEATRE | THE THEATRE
I KILLED RASPUTIN Avalon Promotions Ltd
A new play by Richard Herring. 1967 - Journalist visits former Russian Prince Felix Yusupov to find out truth about the patently improbable story of the murder of the Mad Monk, who even now refuses to die.
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THEATRE
www.richardherring.com | Twitter: @Herring1967
15:40 (16:30) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE GARDENS | BOSCO
HOTTER THAN HELL Blues and Burlesque
Dexy's Pete Saunders, Scarlett Belle (winner 2013 World Burlesque Games) and ringmistress Vicious Delicious, bring an 'extraordinary fusion of blues, comedy and burlesque. A highlight of this year's Fringe' (Heckler.com.au) with original live music.
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CABARET
bluesandburlesque.co.uk | Twitter: @bluesandburlesq
15:50 (16:50) | GEORGE SQ. GARDENS | SPIEGELTENT PALAZZO
THE GIRL WHO
Anna is searching for her parents. It's up to you how she finds them. From the award-winning Noisemaker and Theatre Bench comes a brand new story told by you, the audience www.rcsatthefringe.com | Twitter: @RCSattheFringe
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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FROM 16:00 16:00 (17:00) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | FOUR
ALFIE MOORE: THE NAKED STUN Mick Perrin Worldwide
Former police sergeant, star of BBC Radio 4's 'It's a Fair Cop', brings his new stand-up show exposing the true story of his dogged determination to track down a serial flasher. 'Brilliantly funny' (David Mitchell).
COMEDY
www.alfiemoore.com | Twitter: @alfiemoore £6 W T F 30 31 1
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16:00 (17:00) | ASSEMBLY ROXY | CENTRAL
GLENN COSBY: FOOD JUNKIE Brett Vincent for Get Comedy
Star of 2013's Great British Bake Off, Glenn Cosby makes his debut at this year's Fringe. Expect great stories, special festival guests, secret recipes and a piece of cake for every audience member. 'Really good baking skills' (Mary Berry).
COMEDY
www.getcomedy.co.uk | Twitter: @glenncosby £7 W T F 30 31 1
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FREAK
Theatre503 and Polly Ingham Productions
Georgie is 30 with dirty secrets. Leah is 15 with teenage dreams. All-meat, all-sex, all-vulnerable, all-powerful. There's a first time for everything... Isn't there? A punchy and provocative new play by this year's Bruntwood Prize winner Anna Jordan.
THEATRE
www.theatre503.com | Twitter: @Theatre503 #EDFREAK £5 W T F 30 31 1
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32 | To book tickets visit assemblyfestival.com or call the box office on 0131 623 3030
FROM 16:10 16:10 (17:40) | ASSEMBLY HALL | RAINY HALL
THE CONFESSIONS OF GORDON BROWN Many Rivers Productions Ltd
In a candid portrait of life inside Downing Street, Gordon Brown hilariously exposes the darkest secrets of being Prime Minister, the stab-in-the-back plottings, the betrayals and most importantly - the hair gel.
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THEATRE
www.gordonconfesses.com | Twitter: @gordonconfesses
16:15 (17:15) | ASSEMBLY ROXY | UPSTAIRS
COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS It's a comedy club, right, but for kids. Also any adults who enjoy a swear-free hour with the circuit's best stand-ups and sketch acts. Non-patronising. Pure awesome. 'The ethos is just right' (Daily Telegraph). comedyclub4kids.co.uk | Twitter: @ComedyClub4Kids £8 (£7) W T F 30 31 1
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Comedy Club 4 Kids Ltd
16:20 (17:20) | ASSEMBLY ROXY | DOWNSTAIRS
ANTHEM FOR A DOOMED YOUTH Theatre Tours International - Guy Masterson
Fringe legend, Guy Masterson, recites the finest WWI writings from both sides of no-man's land. From Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon to Erich Maria Remarque's 'All Quiet On The Western Front'. A powerfully evocative experience.
£8 W T F 30 31 1
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www.theatretoursinternational.com | Twitter: @GuyMasterson
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FROM 16:25 16:25 (17:25) | ASSEMBLY HALL | BAILLIE ROOM
GOOSE (AN ODD NEW ONE-MAN COMEDY WHODUNIT) Goose
One man. New comedy. Whodunit (give or take). Live music score. An alphabet of characters. Whopping reveal. All a bit sideways.
DANCE PHYSICAL THEATRE AND CIRCUS
COMEDY
goosecomedy.com | Twitter: @wowgoose
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16:30, 18:15, FRI 20:00 | GEORGE SQ. GARDENS | MEETING POINT
BACK OF THE BUS Java Dance Company
Come ride the Red Bus through Edinburgh as dancers propel themselves along the aisles and hang from the roof. Physical comedy, kinetic energy and outrageous scenarios combine in a magical mystery tour. ***** (GlamAdelaide) www.javadancecompany.co.nz | Twitter: @JavaDanceCo £10.50 (£9.50) W T F 30 31 1
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JOE STILGOE: SONGS ON FILM Neil O'Brien Entertainment
Stilgoe pays tribute to the greatest songs from Hollywood that formed his musical life. From The Jungle Book to James Bond, Joe and his band will give you the perfect afternoon at the movies.
MUSIC
www.joestilgoe.com | Twitter: @JoeStilgoe
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34 | To book tickets visit assemblyfestival.com or call the box office on 0131 623 3030
FROM 16:40 16:40 (17:40) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE THEATRE | THE BOX
FANFICTION COMEDY FanFiction Comedy
Back after last year's hit season, New Zealand's cult geekcomedy show returns with all new stories and special guests. Winner of the Best Show at the 2012 NZ Comedy Guild Awards.
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www.fanfictioncomedy.com | Twitter: @FanFicComedy
17:00 (18:00) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE GARDENS | BOSCO
SYMPHONY
nabokov and Soho Theatre
Theatre meets live gig and stand-up comedy as three of the UK's hottest writers (Ella Hickson, Nick Payne and Tom Wells) collaborate with Fringe First winning new writing company nabokov, to present a hilarious and eclectic mix of stories told through raucous live music and spoken word. £10 W T F 30 31 1
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www.nabokov-online.com | Twitter: @nabokovtheatre
17:00 (18:00) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | THREE
THE ALLEYCATS: CONTEMPORARY A CAPPELLA The Alleycats
Everything from hip hop mash-ups to Motown and pop, including dance moves. This high-energy act combine true musicianship and sass to bring you a purr-fectly entertaining afternoon of award-winning a cappella. £9.50 (£8) W T F 30 31 1
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thealleycats.co.uk | Twitter: @thealleycats1
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FROM 17:05 17:05 (18:05) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | ONE
TSHWANE GOSPEL CHOIR Vilakazi Entertainment Group
One of South Africa's most acclaimed gospel choirs, they combine beautiful harmonies with joyful rhythms. Tshwane Gospel Choir play to Presidents and huge sell-out crowds back home; this is your opportunity to be blown away in a more intimate setting, as they make their UK début.
MUSIC
www.tshwanegospelchoir.com | Twitter: @tshwanegospel £10 W T F 30 31 1
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HAYANI
South African Season | Drama for Life and Assembly
Winner - Best New South African Script 2013, Naledi Awards Reflecting on the meaning of 'home' in the context of South Africa since its transition. A homecoming story that will tug at your heartstrings.
THEATRE
www.assemblyfestival.com | Twitter: @AssemblyFest £9 W T F 30 31 1
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17:20 (18:20) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | FOUR
JONNY LENNARD: TALE BLAZER So Comedy by arrangement with Troika
Believing that sugar coating contemporary issues for kids only leads to more childhood diabetes, this debut hour from one of the brightest and most inventive new stars of the comedy scene sees Jonny exploring and rewriting the rule book for bedtime stories.
COMEDY
www.socomedy.co.uk | Twitter: @themaybepile £6 W T F 30 31 1
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36 | To book tickets visit assemblyfestival.com or call the box office on 0131 623 3030
FROM 17:30 17:30 (18:30) | ASSEMBLY ROXY | UPSTAIRS
BLACK FAGGOT
New Zealand Season | Multinesia
It's not easy being young, gay and Samoan - especially when God and your mother are watching. A parade of characters collide in a series of hilarious and poignant monologues. Filthy and funny, raw and emotional, this runaway hit from Auckland and Melbourne Fringe makes its Edinburgh debut. £7 W T F 30 31 1
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multinesia.com | Twitter: @multinesia
17:30 (18:30) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQ. THEATRE | THE THEATRE
JAPAN MARVELOUS DRUMMERS Japan Marvelous Drummers
Prepare for a truly unique show featuring traditional Japanese instruments and dance, with a humorous twist, that will change the way you think about Japan forever. Performed in more than 20 countries.
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japanmarvelous.com | Twitter: @japan_marvelous
17:30 (18:30) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | FIVE
MARK GRIST & MC MIXY: DEAD POETS' DEATH MATCH Phil McIntyre Entertainments by arrangement with Independent Talent
www.deadpoetry.co.uk | Twitter: @montygristo £6 W T F 30 31 1
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COMEDY
Mark and MC Mixy came here to battle. Their backup? Famous (and very dead) poets. Who will win? Byron? Plath? Burns? Hughes? The choice is yours.
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FROM 17:30
17:30 (18:45) | ASSEMBLY HALL | MAIN HALL
BRAZOUKA NONE
Brazouka UK
Produced by PAMELA STEPHENSON-CONNOLLY, ARLENE PHILLIPS and HARLEY MEDCALF, founder of the global dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR Directed by ARLENE PHILLIPS Written by PAMELA STEPHENSON-CONNOLLY Brazil's most thrilling new dance troupe present the World Premiere of BRAZOUKA. Braz Dos Santos' extraordinary true story from the toughest streets of BRAZIL. Sixteen dazzling dancers take audiences on a breath-taking journey of intense passion, sizzling sensuality, pulsing music and explosive energy, to present the real rhythm of this magical country. This unique dance-drama introduces the sensational dance language of Lambazouk and other authentic Afro-Brazilian dances in a stunning variety of styles that will have you on your feet, captivated by the intoxicating rhythms. www.brazouka.info | Twitter: @BrazoukaLive
NONE
Latin American spectacular... One of the most high-profile shows confirmed for this year's festival. SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY £12 W T F 30 31 1
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38 | To book tickets visit assemblyfestival.com or call the box office on 0131 623 3030
17:30 (18:30) | GEORGE SQ. GARDENS | SPIEGELTENT PALAZZO
PANTS DOWN CIRCUS: ROCK Pants Down Circus
It's a long way to the top, the big top, and these guys are livin' on a prayer for nothin' but a good time. This event showcases the incredible skill of four rock stars of Australian circus. Imagine the greatest rock band ever, as a circus. It'll shake you all night long. 'Will keep the whole family entertained' ***** (Adelaide Advertiser). £10 W T F 30 31 1
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FROM 17:30
17:30 & 21:30 | GEORGE SQ. GARDENS | SPIEGELTENT PALAZZO
SPREAD A LITTLE HAPPINESS The Jive Aces
The UK's No.1 Jive band and stars of Britain's Got Talent. So cheerful their videos are prescribed! Featuring songs by Prima, Darin and more. Two nights only to catch the UK's Kings of Swing live in the Spiegeltent Palazzo. £12.50 W T F 30 31 1
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www.jiveaces.com | Twitter: @jiveaces
17:35 (18:40) | ASSEMBLY ROXY | DOWNSTAIRS
ABLUTIONS
FellSwoop Theatre in association with Bristol Old Vic Ferment
Award-winning FellSwoop adapt Man Booker shortlisted Patrick DeWitt's novel. A dark, boozy tale from the sodden depths of the LA underworld, blending a live soundtrack, detailed mime and DeWitt's heart-wrenching humour. Critics' Choice Award, Exeter Ignite. £6 W T F 30 31 1
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www.fellswooptheatre.com | Twitter: @fellswooptheatr
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FROM 17:40 17:40 (18:40) | ASSEMBLY HALL | BAILLIE ROOM
TRUE BRITS
Rich Mason Productions in association with HighTide Festival Theatre
Sweeping between paranoid post-7/7 London and the euphoria of the Olympics, Vinay Patel's debut is an honest, humorous, hopeful coming-of-age tale about wanting to love and be loved. By your crush. By your friends. By your country.
THEATRE
truebritsplay.co.uk | Twitter: @TrueBritsPlay £5 W T F 30 31 1
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17:45 (18:55) | ASSEMBLY ROXY | CENTRAL
THE GREAT GATSBY BLUR
Set against the inspired Jazz Age, this new production from Broadway's Ryan Domres examines the life of Jay Gatsby and his pursuit of the American Dream. Infused with explosive choreography and imaginative storytelling, this immersive spectacle will leave you breathing dreams like air.
THEATRE
www.experienceblur.com | Twitter: @experienceBlur £10 W T F 30 31 1
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18:00 (19:00) | ASSEMBLY CHECKPOINT
IN VOGUE: SONGS BY MADONNA KiliLive
CABARET
Michael Griffiths is Madonna as you've never heard or seen her before. No accent, costume or wig. Just 'Madge' accompanying herself at the piano leading you on journey through her tough life and tender songs.
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40 | To book tickets visit assemblyfestival.com or call the box office on 0131 623 3030
FROM 18:00 18:00 (19:00) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE THEATRE | THE BOX
LUKE MCGREGOR: I WORRY THAT I WORRY TOO MUCH Soho Theatre & Token Events
Facebook: OfficialLukeMcGregor | Twitter: @LukeWMcGregor £6 £10 (£9) £11 (£10) W T F 30 31 1
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I'm not worried that you won't have a great time at my show though... because you will... I am worried that sounded arrogant. Winner: Best Newcomer 2013, Melbourne International Comedy Festival
18:05 (19:15) | ASSEMBLY HALL | RAINY HALL
TITLE AND DEED BY WILL ENO
Gare St Lazare in association with Signature Theatre New York
garestlazareireland.com | Twitter: @garestlazare £8 W T F 30 31 1
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UK premiere from Drama Desk and Fringe First Award winner Will Eno (Thom Pain, The Realistic Jones). 'Leaves you happily word-drunk. Haunting and fiercely funny.' (New York Times - Top Ten Theatre of the Year) 'Daring, spectacular and hilarious.' (Variety)
18:20 (19:20) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE GARDENS | BOSCO
FOUR SCREWS LOOSE IN THE BIG SCREW UP James Grant Comedy
www.fourscrewsloose.com | Twitter: @FourScrewsLoose £6 W T F 30 31 1
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Fresh from a smash hit run at the Adelaide Fringe, The Screws return to Edinburgh with their fifth riotous show. This is a comedy show like no other, exploding with an unrivalled mix of comedy and music. 'Invigorating' (Chortle).
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FROM 18:30 18:30 (19:30) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | ONE
JACK DEE'S HELP DESK Off The Kerb Productions
Got a problem? Need a shoulder to cry on? Jack and his panel of experts are here to help. Share your troubles - and in no way have them ridiculed in front of a live audience.
COMEDY
www.offthekerb.co.uk | Twitter: @JackDeeHelpDesk
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18:30 (19:30) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | THREE
THE NUALAS IN 'HELLO AGAIN, WE'RE THE NUALAS' The Nualas
You will laugh, cry and probably need to go to the toilet. 'I laughed, cried and went to the toilet.' (John, Cork). 'Genius' (Scotsman). 'World-class' (Sunday Times).
COMEDY
www.thenualas.com | Twitter: @TheNualas £10 W T F 30 31 1
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18:30 (19:30) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | ONE
ANDY BELL: TORSTEN THE BAREBACK SAINT Neil O'Brien Entertainment Ltd
THEATRE
Erasure's Andy Bell plays age-defying Torsten the Bareback Saint in a theatrical song-cycle of musical missives from the hotspots of his memory as a semi-immortal. Is Torsten alive or dead, a carnal incarnate or munificent saint? www.saint-torsten.com £16 W T F 30 31 1
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42 | To book tickets visit assemblyfestival.com or call the box office on 0131 623 3030
FROM 18:30 18:30 (19:30) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | ONE
VITAMIN Carlo Jacucci
www.vitamintheatre.com | Twitter: @carlojacucci £8 W T F 30 31 1
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Preaching from a book he never read, Vitamin turns into many characters, creatures and things, including a dancer, a marathon runner and a caterpillar, making 'inexplicably wonderful comic theatre' (BroadwayBaby). Contains unconventional use of live accordion.
18:35 (19:35) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | FOUR
SUZI RUFFELL: SOCIAL CHAMELEON Off The Kerb Productions
Suzi Ruffell returns to Edinburgh with 'Social Chameleon'. As heard on BBC Radio 1's Lolz Lounge, seen on BBC3's Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live, Comedy Central's Comedy Store and on tour supporting Alan Carr and Josh Widdicombe.
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www.offthekerb.co.uk | Twitter: @suziruffell
18:45 (19:45) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | FIVE
HOLLY WALSH: NEVER HAD IT Chambers Management Touring
Some people have got 'it'. Holly most definitely does not. But who needs 'it' when you've got a Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award and nearly two thousand Nectar points? 'Snappy wit and crackling talent' (Guardian).
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www.hollywalsh.co.uk | Twitter: @wiggywalsh
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FROM 18:45 18:45 (19:55) | ASSEMBLY ROXY | UPSTAIRS
JAMES BANNON: RUNNING WITH THE FIRM Off The Kerb Productions
Back by popular demand after a sell-out 2013. The film was 'I.D.', the book is 'Running with the Firm' and this is the true story told by the man himself. **** (Scotsman)
THEATRE
www.offthekerb.co.uk | Twitter: @runningwiththeF £10 (£8) W T F 30 31 1
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18:50 (19:50) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | TWO
CHRIS DUGDALE: MORE MAGIC AND MISCHIEF Chris Dugdale Int Ents
Brand new show! Ten royal performances. 'What a pleasure to have met you and be amazed by your magic' (Jimmy Page). 'This guy is amazing' (Simon Cowell). As seen on NBC, ITV1 and BBC1.
THEATRE
www.thinkofacard.com | Twitter: @chrisdugdale £6 W T F 30 31 1
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18:55 (19:55) | ASSEMBLY ROXY | UPSTAIRS
NINA CONTI - WORK IN PROGRESS PBJ Management
Award-winning comedian, groundbreaking ventriloquist and BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Nina Conti is trying out material for her new show. See the first incarnations! 'A gem... funny, poignant, novel.' (Guardian)
COMEDY
ninaconti.net | Twitter: @ninaconti £6 W T F 30 31 1
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44 | To book tickets visit assemblyfestival.com or call the box office on 0131 623 3030
FROM 19:00 19:00 (19:55) | ASSEMBLY HALL | BAILLIE ROOM
I'M NOT PALE, I'M DEAD The Roof The House
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Killed on a Saturday night in an itchy dress and mountains of regret, Lydia shares her words of warning with the living. From the practical to the deliciously naughty, her advice raises some uncomfortable questions about her death. Bittersweet ghostly storytelling from Lydia Nicholson. Winner of the 2013 Adelaide Fringe & Beyond Award.
19:00 (20:00) | ASSEMBLY ROXY | DOWNSTAIRS
NAKED IN ALASKA Legendary Hearts
Two girls escape California to work at a strip club in the Alaskan wilderness. An adventure that begins in innocence lures them into a 10-year career that tests the limits of friendship and the will to survive. Best Solo Show, FringeNYC.
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www.nakedinalaska.com | Twitter: @NakedInAlaska1
19:00 (20:00) | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH BUSINESS SCHOOL |
BUSINESS SCHOOL @ THE FRINGE: THE MEDIA SERIES A series of free talks and seminars, including Polly Toynbee, Gavin Esler, Peter Jay, Iain Martin, Janine Matheson, Chris Mullin and more. See the website for line-up details. www.businessschool.ed.ac.uk/fringe-media-series FREE W T F 30 31 1
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University of Edinburgh Business School and Assembly
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FROM 19:15 19:15 (20:15) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQ. THEATRE | THE THEATRE
DAVID O'DOHERTY HAS CHECKED EVERYTHING Lisa Richards
The forgotten Sugababe, the bad boy of Zumba, David O'Doherty presents a new hour of talking and songs. Take a ride into the Davidzone.
COMEDY
www.davidodoherty.com | Twitter: @phlaimeaux £8 W T F 30 31 1
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19:20 (20:50) | GEORGE SQ. GARDENS | SPIEGELTENT PALAZZO
AL MURRAY: THE PUB LANDLORD'S SUMMER SALOON Avalon Promotions
The nation's favourite pub philosopher turns pop-up publican and invites you to his jumped up tent saloon. Serving up a host of special guests, comedy, variety and music all on tap.
COMEDY
thepublandlord.com | Twitter: @almurray £19.50 W T F 30 31 1
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19:20 (20:50) | GEORGE SQ. GARDENS | SPIEGELTENT PALAZZO
AL MURRAY: ONE MAN, ONE GUVNOR SPECIAL PREVIEWS Avalon Promotions Ltd
The nation's favourite publican celebrates 20 years at the lager top with a glimpse of his brand new 2014 stand-up tour. Not to be missed - place your orders now!
COMEDY
thepublandlord.com | Twitter: @almurray £12 W T F 30 31 1
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MUSICALS AND OPERAS
FROM 19:15
19:15 (20:30) | ASSEMBLY HALL | MAIN HALL
THE FACTORY
A big-hearted new musical with all the soul of the South Pacific. Lured by the promise of a better life in New Zealand, Losa and her father arrive from Samoa harbouring big dreams. She finds work in a textile factory; staffed by her fellow countrymen but run by an unscrupulous owner. Each time the factory bells rings, she feels further away from both her home and dreams. But then hope, and the possibility of love, arrive from an unexpected ally. Featuring a cast of fifteen, THE FACTORY is an uplifting new musical filled with 1970s beats and joyous Polynesian harmonies.
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New Zealand Season | Kila Kokonut Krew
www.kilakokonutkrew.com | Twitter: @KilaKokonutKrew
This Pacific 'Les Mis' tale of race and class is hugely leavened by romance, humour and funky 70s style, textured with brilliant harmonies. NEW ZEALAND HERALD If they sell out before you can get a ticket, go down on your knees and beg. AUCKLAND METRO MAGAZINE
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FROM 19:20 19:20 (20:20) | ASSEMBLY ROXY | CENTRAL
BLACK GRACE
New Zealand Season | Black Grace
Black Grace presents a collection of dance works by acclaimed choreographer Neil Ieremia. The work itself is highly physical, rich in the story-telling traditions of the South Pacific and expressed with raw finesse, unique beauty and power. www.blackgrace.co.nz £10 W T F 30 31 1
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LAURENCE CLARK: MOMENTS OF INSTANT REGRET CKP in association with Beyond Compere
Ever bitten a policeman? Made a waiter cry? Called an esteemed colleague a c**t? Laurence has. Watch him attempt to justify these and other despicable deeds!
COMEDY
www.laurenceclark.co.uk | Twitter: @Laurence_Clark £5 W T F 30 31 1
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DIVALLUSION WITH CHRISTINA BIANCO AND VELMA CELLI YouTube sensation Christina Bianco and cabaret star Velma Celli present your favourite divas in 60 minutes. Through humour, versatile vocals and impressions they'll honour timeless divas, presenting familiar hits in unique ways!
CABARET
www.theatrebench.com | Twitter: @divalusion £8 W T F 30 31 1
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48 | To book tickets visit assemblyfestival.com or call the box office on 0131 623 3030
FROM 19:25 19:25 (20:25) | ASSEMBLY CHECKPOINT
THE VELMA CELLI SHOW Theatre Bench
Direct from London's Hippodrome Casino, cabaret star Velma Celli presents an evening of all things fabulous and diva, with an eclectic mix of live music, hilarious parodies and more leg than a bucket of chicken. 'A stand out turn' (Mark Shenton). All hail the undisputed queen of live vocal drag! £14 W T F 30 31 1
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www.velmacelli.com | Twitter: @velmacelli
19:30 (20:40) | GEORGE SQ. GARDENS | SPIEGELTENT PALAZZO
GLEN MATLOCK: I WAS A TEENAGE SEX PISTOL Neil O'Brien Entertainment
Glen Matlock was a founding member of the Sex Pistols who co-wrote most of their iconic songs. This is Glen's personal tale of how the band formed, exploded onto the music scene and then disintegrated. £9 W T F 30 31 1
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thephilistinesuk.com | Twitter: @GlenMatlock
19:45 (20:45) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE GARDENS | BOSCO
LORETTA MAINE: STRONG INDEPENDENT WOMAN (UNLESS I AM VERY TIRED) Chambers Management Touring
Can star of Live at the Electric, Loretta Maine, go Pop without losing her mind? Well, it worked for Britney...
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www.lorettamaine.com | Twitter: @lorettamaine
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FROM 19:45 19:45 (20:45) | ASSEMBLY HALL | RAINY HALL
RHYTHMIC CIRCUS: FEET DON'T FAIL ME NOW Rhythmic Circus
A rapid-fire tap and music performance with home-grown hoofers from Minneapolis, mixing hard-hitting percussive dance with the funky styling and original lyrics of a seven-piece band www.rhythmiccircus.com | Twitter: @FDFMN £10 W T F 30 31 1
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KEEPING ABREAST City Theatre Dublin
Three women and a man take us through a number of monologues in this funny, poignant and honest play which gives permission to laugh, cry and hope to men, women, their families and all dealing with breast cancer.
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MARLON DAVIS: ONCE UPON A GRIME Off The Kerb Productions
Hotly anticipated follow-up to 2013's critically acclaimed show. Marlon returns with more hilarious tales and mischievousness.
COMEDY
www.offthekerb.co.uk | Twitter: @marlon_davis
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50 | To book tickets visit assemblyfestival.com or call the box office on 0131 623 3030
FROM 20:00 20:00 (22:00) | ASSEMBLY HALL | MAIN HALL
ASSEMBLY GALA PRESS LAUNCH Assembly
Join us as we celebrate and launch our 34th Festival Fringe season. Come along for a sneak peak of some of the biggest and most exciting shows we have on offer. Always a sell out
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www.assemblyfestival.com | Twitter: @assemblyfest
20:00 (21:00) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | FIVE
HANNAH GADSBY: THE EXHIBITIONIST Token Events
With the capacity to turn heartbreaking true stories into soaring and hilarious monologues, Hannah is bringing her love of art into the prime time with a look at portraits, propaganda and show-offs.
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Twitter: @HannahGadsby
20:00 (21:10) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | ONE
ONE MAN LORD OF THE RINGS One man to do it all. One man to rule them all! Ross recreates the enchanting world of Middle Earth with nothing more than elbow pads and his outrageous imagination. Be prepared to journey through the trilogy - The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and Return of the King - in 3,600 seconds of unbelievable kinetic entertainment! £12 W T F 30 31 1
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FROM 20:00 20:00 (21:00) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | ONE
ONE MAN STAR WARS Charles Ross
COMEDY
Charles Ross single-handedly plays all the characters, sings the music, flies the ships, fights the battles and condenses the plots into just 60 minutes! If you've already seen the movies, read the books and named your firstborn Skywalker, Ross's zany take on Star Wars is right up your alley and sure to leave a lasting impression. £12 W T F 30 31 1
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20:15 (21:15) | ASSEMBLY ROXY | DOWNSTAIRS
JON BENNETT - FIRE IN THE METH LAB 2hoots Productions
Dear Brother, How's jail? How many cigarettes does it cost for a picture of a naked lady? I've written a show about you, is that ok? You're in jail so you can't really say no.Love from your little brother. Jon
COMEDY
www.jonbennettcomedy.com | Twitter: @thejonbennett £6 W T F 30 31 1
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LORDS OF STRUT - CHAOS Sharon Burgess Productions
A chaotic roller-coaster of a show, these charming brothers try to hold it together as they dance and bicker through a riotous hour of physical comedy. Irish performers Cian Kinsella and Cormac Mohally combine comedic theatrics with dance and acrobatics. A show with heart and muscle.
COMEDY
lordsofstrut.com | Twitter: @LordsofStrut £7.50 W T F 30 31 1
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52 | To book tickets visit assemblyfestival.com or call the box office on 0131 623 3030
FROM 20:15 20:15 (21:15) | ASSEMBLY HALL | BAILLIE ROOM
NEEL KOLHATKAR IN GENERATION COMEDY more-comedy.com
www.more-comedy.com | Twitter: @NeelKolhatkar £6 W T F 30 31 1
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Neel Kolhatkar in GENeration comedY One of the hottest stars of Aussie comedy and a YouTube superstar, he's sold out Melbourne and Sydney this year. Don't miss this 19 year old comedy sensation.
20:15 (21:15) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | TWO
SARA PASCOE VS HISTORY
Mick Perrin Worldwide in association with Dawn Sedgwick Management
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The past contains wars, witches, Kim Jong-Il and your ex. Your brain can recall being a child, while your body remembers being a monkey. Everything that has happened shapes who we are today... does free will even exist? Who cares! Miss Pascoe is here to amuse us with her joking!
20:40 (21:40) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE THEATRE | THE BOX
PAUL MCCAFFREY: PAUL OR NOTHING Avalon Promotions Ltd
Star of BBC 3 Impractical Jokers, as seen on Russell Howard's Good News returns with a new hour of top quality anecdotal stand-up. A regular headline act at all of the major UK comedy clubs, Paul McCaffrey is a guaranteed good time.
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www.paulmccaffrey.com | Twitter: @paulmccaffreys
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FROM 20:45 20:45 (21:45) | ASSEMBLY ROXY | CENTRAL
BABY WANTS CANDY: THE COMPLETELY IMPROVISED FULL BAND MUSICAL Baby Wants Candy and Assembly
One of the best known, longest running and most celebrated improv shows in the world. 'Entertainment phenonomenon!' ***** (Scotsman). Critics' Pick New York Times.
COMEDY
www.babywantscandy.com | Twitter: @BabyWantsCandy £10 W T F 30 31 1
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FRANK SKINNER: MAN IN A SUIT Avalon Promotions Ltd
Frank returns to Edinburgh as part of his brand new stand-up tour. 'Exquisite and surprising... highly accomplished and very funny.' (Independent)
COMEDY
www.frankskinnerlive.com | Twitter: @FrankOnTheRadio £10 W T F 30 31 1
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JANIS JOPLIN: FULL TILT
Regular Music with support from the National Theatre of Scotland
From Fringe First winners, writer Peter Arnott and director Cora Bissett, featuring Angela Darcy as Joplin. 'So brilliant and intense musically and dramatically it lifts the hairs on the back of the neck'. ***** Scotsman
THEATRE
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COMEDY
FROM 21:00
21:00 (22:00) | ASSEMBLY HALL | MAIN HALL
JASON BYRNE IN YOU NAME THE SHOW
It's January and I'm asked, as I'm asked each year, "What's the name of your show Jason?". I ask "Do you mean the one that will be on in August and by the time I get there my show content will have changed at least 546 times?". "Yes" they say. So I've asked the audience to name the show and that's exactly what they'll do over the course of Edinburgh. Best name will win £500, there will be a leader board on stage each night. By the end of the Festival my show will have a name, thanks to you lot.
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Phil McIntyre Entertainments by arrangement with Lisa Thomas Management
www.jasonbyrne.ie | Twitter: @theJasonByrne
Jason Byrne is so good it hurts BBBBB The King of live comedy BBBBB Jaw achingly funny BBBBB
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THE TIMES
SUNDAY HERALD SUN
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FROM 21:00 21:00 (22:20) & 23:30 (00:50) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE
THE GENERATION OF Z: EDINBURGH New Zealand Season | Royale Productions
Have you got what it takes to survive a zombie apocalypse? Be hurled head-first into a ravaged world terrorized by the undead and attempt to fight your way to freedom. This is imersive theatre... with guts!
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JAMIE MACDONALD: THAT FUNNY BLIND GUY 2 - THE GOOD, THE STAG AND THE UGLY Jamie MacDonald
Scotland's hottest visually impaired stand-up is back with more tales of his catastrophic triumphs of humour over eyesight.
COMEDY
www.jamie-macdonald.co.uk | Twitter: @FunnyBlindGuy £5 W T F 30 31 1
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ANTONIO FORCIONE: NO STRINGS ATTACHED Assembly
MUSIC
The award-winning acoustic guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, highly charismatic and talented artist Antonio Forcione returns to the Fringe for a limited run of intimate solo performances. £15 (£14) W T F 30 31 1
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56 | To book tickets visit assemblyfestival.com or call the box office on 0131 623 3030
FROM 21:10 21:10 (22:10) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | THREE
B.J. NOVAK: ONE MORE THING Kilimanjaro and Show and Tell
B.J. Novak (The Office US, Saving Mr. Banks) presents dramatic readings of the comedic stories in his highly acclaimed new collection 'One More Thing', interspersed with anecdotes and insight as to how these imaginative works of fiction ended up being the most personal work of his career. £16 W T F 30 31 1
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www.uncollectedstories.com | Twitter: @bjnovak
21:10 (22:10) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE GARDENS | BOSCO
MARGARET THATCHER QUEEN OF SOHO Off The Kerb Productions in association with Theatre 503 & Aine Flanagan Productions
She's back! Britain's first female Prime Minister stars in a drag comedy musical extravaganza like no other! A camp odyssey about gay rights, the 80s and disco!
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www.offthekerb.co.uk | Twitter: @sohothatcher
21:15 (22:15) | ASSEMBLY HALL | RAINY HALL
JIM DAVIDSON: NO FURTHER ACTION Norwell Lapley Productions Ltd
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Very few comedians could turn the worst year of their life into a resounding success. Fresh from winning the most successful ever series of Big Brother by a landslide, comedy king Jim Davidson has done exactly that. Jim tells the story of his arrest and the nightmare 12 months that followed, the clearing of his name and winning the heart of the nation all over again.
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FROM 21:15 21:15 (22:15) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | FIVE
JUSTIN HAMILTON: JOHNNY LOVES MARY FOREVER 1994
COMEDY
Token Events
Multi-award winning Australian comedian Justin Hamilton finally brings his intelligent, hilarious story-based stand-up to the Fringe. A declaration etched in concrete, a suicide bomber in Afghanistan and a comedian out of his depth. Three disparate stories with one thing in common: Hamilton. £6 W T F 30 31 1
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ALI MCGREGOR'S LATE NITE VARIETY NITE NIGHT Ali McGregor
CABARET
Australian chanteuse and cabaret royalty Ali McGregor returns with her cult hit show. A night packed with the best stand-up comedians, cabaret acts, circus and burlesque stars alongside Ali's unique interpretations of trashy hits. www.alimcgregor.com | Twitter: @thealimcgregor £13 (£12) W T F 30 31 1
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HAMELL ON TRIAL: THE HAPPIEST MAN IN THE WORLD Neil O'Brien Entertainment Ltd
COMEDY
After winning the Herald Angel Award Hamell's new show deals with man's spiritual development, economics, politics, divorce, child-rearing the environment and a plague of unprecedented proportions referred to as the cellphone. hamellontrial.com | Twitter: @hamellontrial £12 W T F 30 31 1
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58 | To book tickets visit assemblyfestival.com or call the box office on 0131 623 3030
FROM 21:30 21:30 (22:30) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | ONE
PAUL CHOWDHRY: PC'S WORLD Off The Kerb Productions
Host of C4's Stand Up For The Week. PC may be his initials, but the world definitely isn't. It's time to enter PC's World. 'Revives distant memories of Richard Pryor at his relentless best.' (The Times)
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www.offthekerb.co.uk | Twitter: @paulchowdhry
21:30 (22:30) | GEORGE SQ. GARDENS | SPIEGELTENT PALAZZO
THE WAU WAU SISTERS' DEATH THREATS (AND OTHER FORMS OF FLATTERY!) The Wau Wau Sisters
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The Wau Wau Sisters' shows are so smart, sacrilegious and saucy they have brought the crazy, so-called 'religious' protesters out of their hovels to ruin everyone's fun.
21:30 (22:30) | ASSEMBLY ROXY | DOWNSTAIRS
TONY ROBERTS: CARD MAGIC Monski Mouse Media/Tony Roberts
Wickedly naughty jokes, exceptionally clean tricks, from this award-winning magician. Tony Roberts' iconic storytelling style belies his deft sleight of hand, producing baffling illusions while charming his audience with laughter. Understated and ingenious, captivating and hilarious. £5 W T F 30 31 1
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www.tonyroberts.com.au
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FROM 21:40 21:40 (22:40) | ASSEMBLY ROXY | UPSTAIRS
DAVE CALLAN: A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION
COMEDY
I'm just dancing this year. People seem to laugh a lot when I do that (even though I'm ACTUALLY trying to be sexy). I broke my leg and had to get stitches in my head in Adelaide (where I was nominated for Best Comedy, not trying to boast but I was) doing this! Twitter: @davecallantwit £6 W T F 30 31 1
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THE POST SHOW The Berserker Residents
THEATRE
We begin at the end. The audience takes their seats, the show concludes. A post-show discussion commences and morphs into a hilarious, contorted, face-melting, loop of insanity. Part scripted and part improvisation. The Post Show is front-to-back hilarious, yes, but it's also an honest and penetrating look into how art is made. £7 W T F 30 31 1
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SHIRLEY AND SHIRLEY: LATE NIGHT LOCK IN So Comedy by arrangement with Troika
The stars of BBC Radio 4's Sketchorama return with a late night mix of comedy, mayhem, and mischief. The hour flew by **** (ThreeWeeks) Hilarious **** (BroadwayBaby)
COMEDY
www.shirleyandshirley.com | Twitter: @shirlandshirl £6 W T F 30 31 1
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60 | To book tickets visit assemblyfestival.com or call the box office on 0131 623 3030
FROM 22:10 22:10 (23:20) | ASSEMBLY ROXY | CENTRAL
DIXEY: WHERE GENTLEMEN ARE ALWAYS IMMACULATELY UNDRESSED Bound & Gagged Comedy by arrangement with Beyond the Cabaret
www.dixeyshow.com | Twitter: @dixeyshow £7 W T F 30 31 1
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With a cheeky nod to the world of fable, DIXEY delivers acrobatics, contemporary dance, comedy, music and a healthy measure of naked male beauty.
22:15 (23:20) | ASSEMBLY CHECKPOINT
LADY RIZO The multi-award winning, cabaret superstar Lady Rizo returns with her luscious vocals, irrefutable glamour and piercing wit. Along with her musical director Yair Evnine, Lady Rizo creates vintage arrangements and theatrical explorations of pop songs from every decade, mixed with original material from her debut album Violet. £10 W T F 30 31 1
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Lady Rizo
22:15 (23:45) | ASSEMBLY CHECKPOINT
NEW ZEALAND MUSIC SHOWCASE New Zealand Season
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In support of Creative New Zealand's season of theatre at Edinburgh this year, please join us for a couple of NZ music events showcasing both up and coming and more established Kiwi artists. Expect to hear a diverse range of Kiwi talent including Pacific song-writing, to indie and soul, and urban funk and Maori flavour.
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COMEDY
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22:30 (23:30) | ASSEMBLY HALL | MAIN HALL
50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL. THE ORIGINAL PARODY NONE
Edinburgh Book Club
The international smash parody and critical darling, hot on the heels of sell-out US tour and off-Broadway run. A sexy, hilarious send up of the greatest novel ever, Fifty Shades of Grey, the show features an original score (including songs "I Don't Make Love... I F#*K!" and "There's a Hole Inside of Me"), whips, chains and endless laughs. If you love the books, you'll love the show. If you don't love the books, you'll love the show even more! www.50shadesthemusical.com | Twitter: @Musical50Shades
Exuberant and Entertaining. Critics' Pick! NEW YORK TIMES A titillating and ultra-spicy spectacle! CNN Filthy and Funny - a win-win! NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Clever and wildly funny! VARIETY
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HIGHlarioulsy Hawt! PEREZHILTON.COM £10 W T F 30 31 1
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FROM 22:30 22:30 (23:30) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | FIVE
CHELSEA MANDERS: DON'T TELL MY DAD Chelsea Manders
www.chelseamanders.com | Twitter: @chelseapmanders £5 W T F 30 31 1
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How Chelsea overcame supportive middle-class parents to become the disturbed woman she is today! Naughty songs about Cannibalism, Polygamy & Existential Babies... WINNER CANADIAN COMEDY AWARD.
22:30 (23:30) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | THREE
DAVE HUGHES: POINTLESS Token Events
There is no bigger name in Australian comedy. Don't miss this natural comic whose laconic style thinly disguises one of the fastest comic minds the colonies have ever produced.
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davehughes.com.au | Twitter: @DHughesy
22:30 (00:00) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | THREE
JOSH WIDDICOMBE'S X-FM PODCAST LIVE! Off The Kerb Productions
www.offthekerb.co.uk | Twitter: @joshwiddicombe £13 (£12) W T F 30 31 1
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Josh Widdicombe and producer Neil bring their award-winning XFM show (iTunes Best New Audio Podcast 2013) to a live audience for the first (and quite possibly last) time. Four nights only!
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FROM 22:30 22:30 (23:45) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS | THREE
THE PANIC BROTHERS Panic Brothers
Fast paced, high-energy, close harmony duo Richard Morton and Reg Meuross, the Panic Brothers return to the stage with their "spine chilling harmonies" (Guardian) and "sharp wit" (Time Out). Phill Jupitus says "Simon & Garfunkel with better gags & hair". Two Shows Only!
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facebook.com/ThePanicBrothers | Twitter: @PanicBrothers £14 W T F 30 31 1
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THE CIRCUS The Invisible Dot Ltd
COMEDY
Every night, a line-up of the brightest sparks on the Fringe give big-top performances in a raucous display of the wondrous, the grotesque, and the comedically versatile. Join our house band and ringmaster, for this year's late-night, out-of-hand, monstrous, hullabaloo. A bombastic resurrection of a timeless cirque. £8 W T F 30 31 1
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22:40 (00:00) | ASSEMBLY HALL | RAINY HALL
ELEPHANT ROOM
Aurora Nova and Assembly present Geoff Sobelle, Trey Lyford and Steve Cuiffo
COMEDY
Three magicians. One show. Zero boring stuff. Combine the glory of a Styx reunion tour with the power of a Zuni Shaman, add a dash of trailer-park ennui and you get the mystical pull of a trip to the Elephant Room. www.auroranova.org | Twitter: @AuroraNovaOrg £9 W T F 30 31 1
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FROM 22:45 22:45 (23:45) | ASSEMBLY ROXY | DOWNSTAIRS
CALYPSO NIGHTS Calypso Nights - an exploration of wonder. Venezuelan Calypso DJ Juan Vesuvius (aka Barnie Duncan) uses two turntables and a microphone, vinyl records, plus maracas (and a beautiful handmade shirt) to tell the tale of music. Covering the history of calypso, Kim Jong Un and cunnilugus, he makes amusing remarks and punchlines simultaneously. Genius funny clown education party dance. Do you like this? £6
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Theatre Beating
22:45 (23:45) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQ. THEATRE | THE THEATRE
RICHARD HERRING: LORD OF THE DANCE SETTEE Avalon Promotions Ltd
After covering weighty issues like death, love, religion and spam javelins, "The King of Edinburgh" (List) is in a frivolous mood with this show about daftness.
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www.richardherring.com | Twitter: @Herring1967
23:00 (00:30) | GEORGE SQ. GARDENS | SPIEGELTENT PALAZZO
THIS IS CEILIDH Scotland's most famous shindig as you've never seen it before. A riotous assembly of spellbinding tunes, prodigious piping and outrageous dancing. Irreverent, invigorating and exhilarating, it's the essential Edinburgh experience. Come prepared to party, anything could happen. £12 W T F 30 31 1
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This Is Ceilidh
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FROM 23:20 23:20 (00:20) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE THEATRE | THE BOX
THIS IS YOUR TRIAL
EMX Management in association with This Is Your Laugh
A brand new improvised show where top comedians are lawyers, prosecuting and defending charges set against YOU! Everyone is guilty until proven innocent! Featuring Special Guest Defendants.
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www.thisisyourlaugh.com | Twitter: @thisisyourlaugh
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23:40 (00:55) | ASSEMBLY ROXY | CENTRAL
AFTERHOURS COMEDY Hils Jago for Amused Moose Comedy
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Laughter packed, legendary and unmissable in an awesome roost and shimmering new plumage, the Fringe's top value show Afterhours will again delight you with another splendid sell-out season showcasing the highest flying stand-ups around, plus we've plucked this year's tip-top fledglings from obscurity to charm you as they soar to stardom. £12.50 W T F 30 31 1
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BEST OF BURLESQUE
Chaz Royal & London Burlesque Festival
Impresario Chaz Royal of London Burlesque Festival fame presents an all-star roundup of the best burlesque at the Fringe. Sultry strip tease, cutting edge cabaret and vaudeville variety collide. Surprises and titillation at the ready!
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www.burlesqueking.com | Twitter: @ChazRoyal £10 W T F 30 31 1
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FROM 23:59 23:59 (01:15) | ASSEMBLY HALL | MAIN HALL
ADDISON CRESSWELL COMEDY TRIBUTE
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Addison started managing comedy acts in the early 80's including Jack Dee, Lee Evans, Phil Jupitus, Adam Hills, Michael McIntyre, Rich Hall. Sadly Addison died last December at the age of 52. Here we plan a true comedy tribute to this wonderful friend - Edinburgh won't be the same without him. Proceeds to the Great Ormond Street Hospital.
23:59 (02:59) | ASSEMBLY CHECKPOINT
THE ELECTRIC SWING CIRCUS The ElectrIc Swing Circus
The ESC is an explosive 6-piece band with a show that captivates, and a sound that reverberates back through time. Currently in the middle of their European festival tour season, the ESC are in town for a short run of exclusive Edinburgh shows.
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www.electricswingcircus.com | Twitter: @ElecSwingCircus
23:59 (02:59) | ASSEMBLY CHECKPOINT
FLASH/BANG! Jaggy
An unprecedented clubbing and live performance event led by 2 DJs where Swing, Jive, Rockabilly & Rock'n'Roll tunes are played as a non-stop DJ set alongside performances from the very best guest circus and cabaret performers on the Fringe.
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www.jaggyevents.com | Twitter: @FlashBangUK
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FROM 23:59
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BEST OF THE FEST NONE
Assembly
The biggest and best line-ups in Edinburgh! This Festival favourite returns and maintains its status as the place to be at midnight. Recent years featured the likes of Sarah Millican, Jack Whitehall, Dylan Moran, Adam Hills, Milton Jones, Chris Ramsey, Andrew Maxwell, Josh Widdicombe, Daniel Sloss, Sara Pascoe, Jimmy Carr, Jason Byrne, Stephen K Amos and Sean Walsh. Stellar line-ups listed daily at www.assemblyfestival.com wwww.assemblyfestival.com | Twitter: @AssemblyBOTF
The jewel in the crown of the Fringe SCOTSMAN
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FROM 23:59 23:59 (02:59) | ASSEMBLY CHECKPOINT
THE AFTER PARTY WITH ALEX ROSSI AND THE RHYTHMIC CIRCUS BAND Alex Rossi and Rhythmic Circus
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Alex Rossi is known for his high-energy performances combining rock'n'roll with the soul of traditional blues, and the swagger of hip-hop. Three funky hours of music with Special Fringe Guests to include beat-boxing sensation Aaron Heaton-HEATBOX. The late night party you don't want to miss!
00:15 (02:35) | ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQ. THEATRE | THE THEATRE
THE ROOM Assembly
Bring your plastic spoons and enjoy a Sunday night screening of the cult phenomenon that is The Room. Written, directed, produced by and starring Tommy Wiseau, this 2003 film is loved by fans worldwide for being so bad that it's good.
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MUSICALS AND OPERAS
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