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Edinburgh Festivals, Edinburgh, this weekend

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Acoustic Music Centre, St Bride's 10 Orville Terrace, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–24 Aug
(18 Aug–23 Aug 1.30) (24 Aug 2.30)
Let the Earth Breathe Music with an environmentally friendly message. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
Apex International Hotel, 31 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Date Event
21 Aug24 Aug
10.38
Edinburgh-On-Sea Liz Bentley and mates present an odd-ball look at life - all set in a swimming pool. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
ARC Projects (various venues, Edinburgh city centre), Waverly Station, National Gallery of Scotland, Princes Street, North Bridge, Waverley Bridge, Royal Scottish Academy Building, Embassy Gallery, Edinburgh
Date Event
17 Aug–31 Aug
Thu–Sun 3.00–5.00
Protected A residency, exhibition and live performances by ARC Projects' resident artist Mare Tralla (Estonia/UK) 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
Art's Complex, St. Margaret's House 151 London Road, 151 London Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
31 Jul–31 Aug Tobacco House An installation by Ettie Spencer incorporating issues of social inclusion, education, health and economics while transforming a derelict building…
Arturart, 15 Queen Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
21 Aug23 Aug
2.00–5.30
Arthur Smith's Arturart A collection of art pieces from a selection of comedians with audio accompaniment from Mr Smith. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Mound Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
31 Jul–25 Aug
2.15
Lucky You Carl Hiaasen's novel, a cultural dissection of Grange, Florida, translates onto the stage as a madcap romp through conspiracy theories…
31 Jul–25 Aug
4.45
Circus Oz: 30th Birthday Bash Far more theatrical that trad big top and ringmaster affairs, Circus Oz still offers the requisite acrobatics, juggling, clowning and stunts but…
2 Aug–25 Aug
6.50
Bale De Rua Gorgeous Brazilian company blending hip hop, salsa, capoeira and traditional dances, to highlight the good and bad times of Brazil's history.
21 Aug25 Aug
8.40
Jason Byrne Expect nothing less than glorious insanity with 'Cats Under Mats, Having Chats with Bats'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug25 Aug
10.20
Ed Byrne He's using his recent upgrade to marriage for material, apparently. Always a hit. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms 54 George Street, 54 George Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
19 Aug–25 Aug
11.50am
Greenstick Boy A tale of broken hearts and bones with an unresolved ending, starring Maggie Cronin. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
6 Aug–25 Aug
11.30am
Animal Olympics Quirky and educational story of how Chinese astrology began by performance poet Francesca Beard. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
5 Aug–25 Aug
11.00am
George Orwell's Coming Up For Air Adroit stage adaptation of Orwell's lesser-known 1939 novel , following a middle-aged man despairing at the failing economy and the erosion of civil…
21 Aug25 Aug
12.15
The Mozart Question An extended monologue about a virtuoso violinist written by former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo. With no colourful sets, costumes or songs…
10 Aug–25 Aug
1.30
Married to the Sea Warm, funny and beautifully-written play about divorce seen through the eyes of a child. It won't knock you sideways, but you should enjoy the ride.
19 Aug–25 Aug
2.00
Simon Callow - A Festival Dickens A rich performance of moving, entertaining tales, in the second Dickens-themed show from the famous thespian. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
31 Jul–24 Aug
2.30
Supper The follow-up to Symon Macintyre's al fresco show 'Ghost' features no performers, just four volunteers from the public sitting down to a dinner of…
4 Aug–25 Aug, not 21 Aug
3.00
Dancing on Your Grave Deliberately small-scale, cabaret-style production from the cult dance companies the Cholmondeleys and the Featherstonehaughs, with veteran…
3 Aug–25 Aug
4.15
Surviving Spike Disappointingly conventional take on the life of anarchic Goon Spike Milligan. Michael Barrymore, this year's Fringe celebrity casting, offers a…
1 Aug–25 Aug
4.15
Yasser Small-scale but nonetheless effective look at the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, from the point of view of a Palestinian actor preparing to play…
31 Jul–25 Aug
4.25
Vincent Actor Jim Jarrett reprises his role in this one-man play depicting Theo Van Gogh's mourning for his recently departed brother. Leonard Nimoy's…
21 Aug24 Aug
5.00
Joanna Neary Character comedy of the highest order from one of the festival's favourites. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug25 Aug
6.45
Frank Woodley 'Possessed' tells the tale of a spooky love story, complete with acrobatics, songs and wit. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug24 Aug
7.40
Pajama Men Original, surreal, intelligent but never wacky, Pajama Men take nightwear to a funny new level. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug25 Aug
8.50
The Art of Dating and Dumping A spoof lecture on the dos and don'ts of relationships which disappoints. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug24 Aug
8.55
Brendon Burns More rage comedy from Burns, which claims to have thrown out the 'sermonising' of last year's show and instead focuses on audience-shocking and…
21 Aug25 Aug
10.30
Pot Noodle the Musical Corporate-sponsored spoof may contain traces of comedy songs and silliness. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug24 Aug
10.30
Russell Howard Comedy and thoughts from the increasingly popular Howard, in 'Dingledodies'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
31 Jul–24 Aug
(Times vary)
Paperweight Set in a modest office in the Assembly Rooms,'Paperweight' takes a peek into daily office life as two young professionals fight mindless monotony…
31 Jul–25 Aug
12.45
Weights Cathartic monologue for poet, playwright, actor and former judo champion Lynn Manning, who lost his parents to the bottle and his siblings to the…
21 Aug25 Aug
2.20
I Can't Sleep by David O'Doherty Everyone's favourite whimsical grown-up comic gets down with the kids in this show about how to get some shut-eye. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival…
31 Jul–25 Aug
3.35
The Expert At The Card Table As crafty conjurer Guy Hollingworth exhibits his prodigious talent at card chicanery, he employs an affable Englishness Hugh grant would be proud of…
19 Aug–25 Aug
5.00
The Magic Tree No magic in this play from Ursula Rani Sarma, with an unintelligible plot and no direction. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
21 Aug25 Aug
6.00
Roy Walker The King of 'Catchphrase' enjoys a legend's return with 'Goodbye Mr Chips'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
31 Jul–25 Aug
6.30
Britt Ekland: Britt on Britt Former bond girl and one-time wife of Peter Sellers proffers a frank and surprisingly funny whistle stop tour of her enchantingly colourful life. A…
21 Aug25 Aug
7.30
Alun Cochrane The laconic Yorkshireman returns with tales of being a dad and the credit crunch. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug23 Aug
9.10
Kristen Schaal and Kurt Braunohler 'Bona fide kookie monster' Schaal offers more of her surreal blend of the dark and utterly wholesome in the company of her comedy partner…
21 Aug25 Aug
10.15 (22 Aug 11.45)
Antonio Forcione and Adriano Adewale The Jimi Hendrix of the acoustic guitar joined by percussionist Adewale. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
31 Jul–25 Aug
10.10
A Drunk Woman Looks At The Thistle Written by crime novelist Denise Mina as a response to Hugh MacDiarmid's 1926 poem, this is a funny. brainy, argumentative dissection of the very…
21 Aug25 Aug
10.00
Matt Kirshen Globe-trotting charmer gets coy in his show 'Keep Smiling, Matt. Just Keep Smiling'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
ATTICSALT, 50 Thistle Street North East Lane, Edinburgh
Date Event
31 Jul–30 Aug
Thu & Fri 12.30–6.00; Sat 11.00am–5.00
OFFERINGS Exhibition examining the religious image and its paradoxes, rendered in portraits by Irish artist Ian Healy. 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'.
Baby Belly, The Caves Niddry Street South, Edinburgh
Date Event
21 Aug24 Aug
8.20
Rob Deering The marvellous Deering contemplates all things Boobs in an effortless, and reassuringly feminist, show. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
The Bongo Club, Moray House 37 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
21 Aug24 Aug
1.00
Air Alba Traditional songs about Scotland and its cuisine from Nancy Nicholson and Tony Mitchell. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
Bourne Fine Art, 6 Dundas Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
1 Aug–6 Sep
Mon–Fri 10.00am–6.00; Sat 11.00am–4.00
Singing Stone An exhibition featuring recent work by Emily Young, one of the UK's foremost carvers of stone. 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
C Central, Carlton Hotel North Bridge, Edinburgh
Date Event
3 Aug–25 Aug
5.50
One More Than One A love story between a three foot tall woman and a six foot man, played out through computer dating and a striking, sensuous pas de deux.
21 Aug25 Aug
8.20
The Bastard Children of Australian Folk Twisted folk, blues, Gypsy and Celtic. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
C Soco, Off Chambers St, Edinburgh
Date Event
21 Aug25 Aug
6.05
WitTank A selection of inventive sketches from a young team straight out of Durham. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
C Soco Urban Garden, 233 Cowgate and Chambers St, Edinburgh
Date Event
1 Aug–25 Aug
9.30
Transgression A dazzling display of skill from the BMXers, breakdancers and free runners of Edinburgh's 'urban sports' community that, while constantly thrilling…
C Too, St Colmba's by the Castle Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh
Date Event
13 Aug–25 Aug, not 24 Aug
11.00am
Finding Alice Live music and spirited action performed without a set in this rendition of 'Alice Through the Looking Glass'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival…
C, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
1 Aug–25 Aug
10.00am
Nycht-Hemeron Mildly diverting solos and trios interspersed with laboured readings of classical poetry, in a work that is mostly polite, tasteful, and…
20 Aug–25 Aug
11.00am
Russian Play A very jolly hour of song, dance and audience participation all the way from Russia. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
30 Jul–25 Aug
12.30
Apollo/Dionysus Musing on the conflict between the Greek gods Dionysus (wine and fertility) and Apollo (order and truth), this show by theatre company The Dead…
1 Aug–25 Aug
7.15
A Night at the Movies Faithful, loving recreations of famous scenes from classic Hollywood movies like 'Casablanca' and 'From Here to Eternity', reinterpreted in dance.
3 Aug–25 Aug
8.00
Boys of the Empire A rather dim-witted, over-egged affair set in a 1930s English boarding school and the newly-named Iraq, then ruled over by a British colonial…
31 Jul–25 Aug
10.00
The Great American Trailer Park Musical A feisty, sun worshipin', gum chewin', all singin', all dancin' trio of girlfriends gradually divulge the scandal going on in the bosom of their…
Canons' Gait, 232 Canongate, Edinburgh
Date Event
21 Aug24 Aug
7.00
Kiosk of Champions Carefree humour and knockabout fun from this undynamic duo's sketch show. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
Charlotte Square, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
Date Event
9 Aug–25 Aug Ric Warren Recent GSA graduate Ric Warren will exhibit sculptural works responding to the theme of climate change at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall, Surgeon's Hall Nicholson Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
3 Aug–25 Aug
4.00
It Ain't All Bollywood Depicts the trials and tribulations of Kiran, who has descended into an escapist fixation with Bollywood films following the death of her father.
3 Aug–25 Aug
4.45
Another Paradise A dystopian farce written by Sayan Kent, Another Paradise is set in a Britain where the introduction of ID cards by the government has changed the…
Collective Gallery, 22-28 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
1 Aug–13 Sep, not Sundays, Mondays
(1 Aug–31 Aug 11.00am–6.00) (1 Sep–13 Sep 12.00–5.00)
The Golden Record: Sounds of Earth In 1977, Dr Carl Sagan of NASA sent two records full of sounds and images designed to convey Earth life to aliens. Using the same images and sounds…
Corn Exchange Gallery, Constitution Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
1 Aug–24 Oct
Tue–Sat 11.00am–4.00
Frances Richardson In heavily-detailed drawings and the sculptures she calls 'walk-in drawings', Richardson examines the mindset of the compulsive gambler and the…
Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Date Event
29 Jul–24 Aug
(Times vary)
A Decade of Dance An exhibition that explores the representation of dance through the relationship between photographer and artist, with a focus on X Factor Dance.
5 Aug–24 Aug
(Times vary)
In the Flesh A 'dance screen installation' by choreographer and filmmaker Billy Cowie, presented by Dance Base & Catalyst. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
20 Aug–23 Aug
12.00
Aurora Borealis The breathtaking phenomenon of the Northern Lights is translated into movement in this performance by Lazzi. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
20 Aug–23 Aug
2.00
Inbetween Cie. Willi Dorner from Austria presents an ironic comment on the science fiction movies Alphaville and 2001: A Space Odyssey and on its future…
20 Aug–23 Aug
6.00
Forgotten by Fishamble: The New Play Company in association with Pat Kinevane The story of a sector of society often ignored and maligned, the elderly, are placed centre stage in this mixture of Kabuki dance and Irish…
doggerfisher, 11 Gayfield Square, Edinburgh
Date Event
31 Jul–13 Sep
Tue–Fri 10.00am–6.00; Sat 12.00–5.00
Alexander Heim Heim's first solo show in the UK draws together works on paper, film, ceramics, photographs and sculpture, as the artist explores the convergences…
Dragonfly, 52 West Port, Edinburgh
Date Event
21 Aug23 Aug
6.40
Sowerby & Luff They've made a bit of a name for themselves with podcasting and here they offer 'Sex Tips for Pandas' featuring guests, games and sketches. 'Part of…
Edinburgh College of Art Sculpture Court, 74 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
25 Jul–5 Sep
Mon–Fri 10.00am–8.00; Sat & Sun 10.00am–5.00
Sanford Wurmfeld: Cyclorama The E-Cyclorama is a painting unlike any previously witnessed. Painted on the inside of a huge cylinder, the viewer enters from beneath, is…
EICC, 150 Morrison Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
21 Aug24 Aug
9.00
Jimmy Carr 'Joke Technician' is another instalment of gags from the razorsharp host of '8 Out of 10 Cats'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
King's Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
22 Aug–30 Aug
8.00; Sat 2.30 & 8.00
Matthew Bourne's Dorian Gray Big-budget dance reinvention of Oscar Wilde's novel with Bourne's trademark gender trickery, in which the eternally beautiful boy is now a male…
Edinburgh Printmakers, 23 Union Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
Tuesdays–Saturdays
10.00am–6.00
Chad McCail Two series' of screenprints and a suite of lithographs, reflecting the history and mechanics of compulsory education and our dealings with puberty…
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, 25 Hawthornvale, Edinburgh
Date Event
3 Aug–24 Aug
Thu–Sun 11.00am–5.00
Magazine 08 Annual show of work by over 20 artists representing the contemporary Scottish sculpture scene. 'Part of Edinburgh Art Festival'.
The Embassy, 76 East Crosscauseway, Edinburgh
Date Event
26 Jul–31 Aug
Thu–Sun 12.00–6.00
Mutatis Mutandis Exhibition of work by artists including Yason Banal, Mare Tralla, Dave Sherry and Hotpants Romance that moves between performance, installation…
Footsbarn's Big Top @ Calton Hill, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
1 Aug–25 Aug
7.30
Footsbarn's A Midsummer Night's Dream A colourful, vibrant production of the Bard's most enchanting works. Although the pace noticeable dips towards the end, this is a performance that…
Fruitmarket Gallery, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
31 Jul–28 Sep Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller A first chance for Scottish audiences to experience the work of one of the most internationally-respected artist partnerships, whose Paradise…
Gallery at Eskmills, Stuart House Eskmills Station Road Musselburgh, Edinburgh
Date Event
26 Jul–31 Aug Eskimo Scottish arts partnership Polarcap have curated the inaugural show at the new gallery space, inviting 14 artists, including Graham Fagen, Graeme…
George Square Theatre, University Of Edinburgh George Square, Edinburgh
Date Event
1 Aug–25 Aug
1.45
Sa-Choom They call it a 'dance musical', but 'Sa-Choom' is more like a happy assault vehicle. A rolling collision of breakdancing, martial arts, techno, hip…
Gilded Balloon Teviot, Teviot Row House 13 Bristo Square, Edinburgh
Date Event
19 Aug–25 Aug
12.30
New Word Order A bitter pill from Ryan JW Smith with neo-conspiracy crimes, Shakespearean style. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
1 Aug–24 Aug
1.30
The British Ambassador's Belly Dancer A rags-to-riches-and-back-again tale of sexual exploitation, as the former mistress to the British ambassador to Uzbekistan tells her story through…
21 Aug25 Aug
1.45
Dan March A truthful, if hammy, tale of the guy who found out via MySpace that he was a dad from a one-night stand. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug24 Aug
3.45
This Show Belongs to Lionel Richie Actually five different shows from the same comedy troupe, the first two are straight sketch show and stand-up outings. Watch out for flashmob…
21 Aug25 Aug
3.15
New Art Club Comedy from Pete Shenton and Tom Roden - the guys dubbed the 'Morecambe and Wise of dance'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug25 Aug
4.00
Jarlath Regan 'Relax the Cax' with Regan in this charming but semi-comatose hour. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug25 Aug
4.00
Hils Barker Fanciful but flaccid exhibitionism as Barker links the lives of four social networking profiles. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
31 Jul–25 Aug
5.30
Lyn Ferguson - The Plan Lynn Ferguson's theatrical offering is a mesmerising, character-based dark comedy in which Death kills time in her office, listening to the news and…
21 Aug25 Aug
5.30
Wisecrackin' Mindsqueezin' Behemoth Sketches and fun from John-Luke Roberts and Nadia Kamil in this fabulously named show. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug25 Aug
5.30
Eleanor Tiernan & John F O'Donnell Tommy's cousin and New Yorker O'Donnell team up. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug25 Aug
5.30
JL Roberts & Nadia Kamil This disgustingly talented pair bring us this year's 'Behemoth', a mindsqueezin' and wisecrackin' sort. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug25 Aug
6.45
Gavin & Gavin Irish sisters deliver a personal show that's distinctly close to home. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug24 Aug
6.15
Damian Callan An hour of testicular humour from Callan, involving a sperm bank visit, which fails to tickle. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
3 Aug–24 Aug
6.45
Sister Cities Black comedy about four sisters, reunited after mum Jill Gascoigne slits her wrists. It's more West End than Fringe fare, but it's still a smart…
22 Aug25 Aug
7.30
Rhona Cameron Ms Cameron returns to the Fringe stage with more of comedy grumblings. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug25 Aug
8.00
Wendy Wason Comedy catharsis, including tales of Wason's divorce, lacks bite. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
22 Aug25 Aug
8.45
Jimeoin Refining a lost art of the commonplace, in a new show from the expressive Irish comic. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug25 Aug
9.15
Pig Island The acclaimed sketch group debut with 'Simply Fancy', a surreal fantasy inspired by 80s action adventure movies. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival…
1 Aug–25 Aug
9.00
Jonny Woo: International Woman of Mr. 'E' Emotional truth sits alongside enthralling entertainment in this one-(wo)man show. Woo encompasses the full role of the clown: both humorous and…
23 Aug
10.45
John Wheeler A one-off appearance from the Hayseed Dixie frontman. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
4 Aug–25 Aug
10.15
The Riot Showgrrrls Club Not just another burlesque cabaret show: the girlies in basques are here to tell you about male abuses of power and the subjugation of women in…
21 Aug25 Aug
10.30
The Axis of Awesome This outfit claim they formed in '68 and having split, now reckon the time is ripe for a comeback. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug24 Aug
10.30
Dead Cat Bounce Am-dram antics fall flat, despite the best efforts of the performers, in this old-fashioned sketch show. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
The Grey Gallery, 10 Old Broughton (off Barony Street), Edinburgh
Date Event
1 Aug–31 Aug
11.00am–6.00
Richard Wilson Once again in temporary residency in a derelict warehouse, the Grey Gallery presents an exhibition looking at the rudiments of Richard Wilson's…
The GRV, 37 Guthrie Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
21 Aug24 Aug
4.00
Carol Leifer Dreadfully mundane show, where the 'Seinfeld' writer reads stories about her life. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug24 Aug
7.45
Rick Shapiro Walking into a Rick Shapiro show is like stepping into the New Jersey stand-up's stream of consciousness; it's not a pretty place but the manic…
High Street, Portobello, Edinburgh
Date Event
2 Aug–30 Aug Big Things On The Beach: Garden Gallery Curated by Big Things on the Beach, Garden Gallery will see local, national and international artists installing works in private gardens in…
Hill Street Theatre, 19 Hill Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
1 Aug–25 Aug
1.10
Etcetera More eclecticism from puppetry trio K3 theatre. 'Etcetera' charts the monotony, challenges and inevitable trials of the journey from birth to death.
19 Aug–24 Aug
3.40
Another Kind of Silence The tale of marine biologist and nature writer Rachel Carson is brought to life by Liz Rothschild. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
1 Aug–24 Aug
5.35
Broken Nails Marlene Dietrich is re-imagined through the medium of puppetry in 'Broken Nails', which explores femininity and the power of stardom through the…
1 Aug–25 Aug
7.50
Baldanders Kompania Doomsday explores the relationship between a trapped beast and his master in the imaginative puppetry piece 'Baldanders.' This production…
31 Jul–25 Aug
7.50
Balanders Polish puppet show 'Balanders' examines the relationship between a freak show master and his caged beast. Inspired by the fantastical, existential…
1 Aug–25 Aug, not 22 Aug
9.20
Mime For Laughs Legendary Polish leading mime artist Krosny stars in this highly enjoyable comedy without words. 'Mime For Laughs' is one of many Polish productions…
21 Aug25 Aug
10.45
Fool Koller The Dutch pratfaller displays his talents in physical comedy. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
Holyrood Too @ Faith, 207 Cowgate, Edinburgh
Date Event
21 Aug24 Aug
6.00
James Sherwood: Songs of Music Claiming to be the comedic lovechild of Bill Bailey and Marcus Brigstocke, James Sherwood combines jokes and music in his satirical one-man show.
Ingleby Gallery, 15 Calton Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
31 Jul–24 Sep Susan Collis Susan Collis' first solo show is a Trompe l'oei fantasy, recreating the building site the new Ingleby Gallery has recently evolved from in precious…
1 Aug–24 Sep Billboard for Edinburgh: Mark Wallinger : A new Ingleby initiative, the Billboard for Edinburgh will see artists creating work for the billboard on the exterior of the gallery. The first…
31 Jul–24 Sep
Mon–Wed & Fri 10.00am–6.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00; Sat 10.00am–5.00
Kay Rosen: Huen The first Scottish showing of work by American artist Kay Rosen is the inaugural exhibition at the Ingleby Gallery's new main space. Rosen creates…
Institut Français d'Ecosse, 13 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh
Date Event
1 Jul–29 Aug, not Sundays
Mon–Fri 9.30am–6.30; Sat 9.30am–1.30
Au fil d'Ecosse An oblique gaze at Scotland, the exhibition's images and words taking us on a journey across the country: paintings, photos, installation. 'Part of…
Musical Theatre @ George Square, George Square/Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
12 Aug–25 Aug
10.30am
Misterstourworm and Kelpie's Gift Backed by a beautiful new soundtrack, this Scottish myth of monsters and heroes is brought to life by two dynamic storytellers. 'Part of the…
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
31 Jul–31 Aug
(Closed 23 Aug)
Infinity and Perspective I-V Work by Marion Preez, Keith Winter, Dongfang Gao and Daniel Smernicki will be shown in c a m e r a - the 'small chamber' - a new exhibition space at…
Nicol Edwards, 29-35 Niddry Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
21 Aug23 Aug
9.15
James Hazleden Dubbed the 'Bob Dylan of comedy music', this chap who has toured with Circus Oz delivers songs about life, death, love and ninjas. 'Part of the…
Old College Quad, South Bridge University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Date Event
5 Aug–25 Aug
10.00
Phantomysteria Pyrotechnic-laden performance set on a doomed planet. It's uncomfortable and exhausting to witness, and yet it will haunt you. 'Part of the…
Open Eye Gallery, 34 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
9 Aug–3 Sep
Mon–Fri 10.00am–6.00; Sat 10.00am–4.00
Leon Morrocco: From Melbourne to Morocco? Drawing on Life An exhibition highlighting the diverse cultures of Australia, Spain, Italy, Malta, France, Greece and Great Britain, celebrating Leon Morrocco's…
Edinburgh Playhouse, 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
23 Aug
2.30
365 One Night to Learn a Lifetime Specially created by the National Theatre of Scotland for the EIF, this play explores the painful transition to adulthood of children who grew up in…
22 Aug–25 Aug
7.30
365 New work from the National Theatre of Scotland, following the lives of young people moving out of the care system when they reach 16. Scripted by…
22 Aug–25 Aug
7.30
365 One Night to Learn a Lifetime Specially created by the National Theatre of Scotland for the EIF, this play explores the painful transition to adulthood of children who grew up in…
Pleasance Dome, 1 Bristo Square, Edinburgh
Date Event
31 Jul–24 Aug
1.10
The Idiot Colony Terrifying insight into the penal system that branded women 'moral defectives' for crimes such as homosexuality or having children out of wedlock.
1 Aug–24 Aug
2.40
Damned Beautiful Yet another dance version of 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' on the Fringe this year. Lovely, dreamy choreography, beautifully portrayed . . . and then…
1 Aug–24 Aug
8.20
Flamenco, Flamenco! With the emphasis as much on music as dancing, this reinterpretation of the Spanish classic strips away touristy clutter and presents a vibrant…
3 Aug–25 Aug
10.50
Adventures of Butt Boy and Tigger Butt Boy and Tigger meet in a chatroom late one night. After a round of coy flirtation, the pair proceed to act out a series of intricate sexual…

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