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Royal Highland Show 2012

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3 Days Off Jesus - Free
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David Burke / Laughing Horse Free Festival. Born on the 22nd of December, David Burke is only 3 days off Jesus. Join this non-drinking Irish man for a cup of tea and a night of comedy and stories about childhood growing up in old Ireland, religion, women and all that could lay in-between. 'David Burke is actually quite funny … A likeable fellow' ★★★ (AdelaideNow.com.au). 'Very funny guy … it was really worth it' ★★★★ ½ (TalkFringe.com). 'Ridiculous-like' (RipItUp.com.au).
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2 Aug26 Aug Mon, Tue & Thu–Sun 5.45–6.45pm Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters, Edinburgh
Atmosphere: Digital Storytelling
Date Location
Matt Adams from multidisciplinary artists' group Blast Theory delivers a webinar (which you can attend in person or online) on the principles of digital storytelling. Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Atmosphere Programme.
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21 Jun 1.30pm Inspace, Edinburgh
Bookbug Session
Date Location
Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
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22 May28 Aug Tue 10.30–11.30am Wester Hailes Library, Edinburgh
22 May31 Aug Tue & Fri 10.30–11.30am Muirhouse Library, Edinburgh
23 May29 Aug Wed 10.15am & 11.15am Portobello Library, Edinburgh
23 May29 Aug Wed 10.30–11am Drumbrae Library and Community Hub, Edinburgh
23 May29 Aug Wed 11–11.30am & 2–2.30pm Newington Library, Edinburgh
23 May29 Aug Wed 2–2.30pm Piershill Library, Edinburgh
24 May30 Aug Thu 10.15–10.45am
9 Jun 10am
Ratho Library, Edinburgh
24 May30 Aug Thu 10.30–11am Morningside Library, Edinburgh
24 May30 Aug Thu 11am–noon Granton Library, Edinburgh
24 May30 Aug Thu 11.30am–noon Moredun Library, Edinburgh
25 May31 Aug Fri 10.30–11am Blackhall Library, Edinburgh
25 May31 Aug Fri 10.45–11.15am Sighthill Library, Edinburgh
1 Jun 10.30am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
2 Jun 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun19 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am
13 Jun 10.30am
27 Jun 10.30am
Leith Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun19 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
7 Jun21 Jun Thu 10.30–11am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
7 Jun 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
8 Jun 10.30am
22 Jun 10.30am
Central Library, Edinburgh
8 Jun9 Jun Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm
29 Jun 10.30am
McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
28 Jun29 Jun Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11–11.30am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 10.30am
17 Jul 10.30am
11 Jul 10.30am
Leith Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 10.30am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
5 Jul 10.30am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
5 Jul 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
6 Jul 10.30am
20 Jul 10.30am
Central Library, Edinburgh
6 Jul 10.30am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
7 Jul 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
13 Jul14 Jul Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm
27 Jul 10.30am
McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
26 Jul27 Jul Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11.30am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
2 Aug16 Aug Thu 10.30–11am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
2 Aug 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
3 Aug 10.30am
17 Aug 10.30am
31 Aug 10.30am
14 Sep 10.30am
28 Sep 10.30am
Children's Library at Central Library, Edinburgh
3 Aug Fri 10.30am & 11.15am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
4 Aug 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug 10.30am
21 Aug 10.30am
8 Aug 10.30am
22 Aug 10.30am
Leith Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug21 Aug Tue 10.30–11.15am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
10 Aug12 Aug Fri 1–1.30pm; Sun 2.30–3pm
31 Aug 10.30am
McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
30 Aug31 Aug Thu 11–11.30am; Fri 10.30–11am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
Bright Club: Edinburgh
Date Location
The hardworking staff at Edinburgh's universities are let out for the night to share their tales about the weird, wonderful, and often very funny, world of research.
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12 Jun 8.30pm The Stand, Edinburgh
Day Workshop: Sufi Mystic Poetry and Storytelling Since Prophet Muhammed
Date Location
This workshop examines the development of Sufi mystic poetry and storytelling over the past 1,000 years. Part of The Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2012.
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16 Jun 9.30am The Augustine Church, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Date Location
The big daddy of arts festivals, the Fringe has it all. The facts and figures speak for themselves: nearly 1.9 million tickets sold in 2011 for 41,689 performances of 2,542 shows in 258 venues. It's the biggest celebration of theatre, comedy, cabaret, children's shows, dance, physical theatre, musicals, operas, exhibitions and music in all its forms in the world.
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3 Aug27 Aug Times vary Various venues, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Independent & Radical Book Fair
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The Independent and Radical Book Fair hosts another plethora (over 70 publishers were present at the last festival) of left-field stalls, as well as exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, creative writing events and author talks.
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24 Oct28 Oct Times vary Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Electric Tales
Date Location
A blended mix of comedy and storytelling, making for a chilled night of funny yarns and verse told by a range of performers, with the sole aim of cheering you up.
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10 Jul 8.30pm
With peas from two opposite sides of the pod, Siân Bevan and Susan Morrison.
The Stand, Edinburgh
Father's Day Card Making
Date Location
Make a lovely card for Dad, based on the tale I Love My Daddy.
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16 Jun 11am Waterstone's West End, Edinburgh
Fathers' Day Network
Date Location
A day of interactive storytelling and workshops on storytelling for children and dads, and art works and poems celebrating parental bonds.
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16 Jun 11am Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Fringe by the Sea
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North Berwick's multi-arts festival is intended as a less intense arm of Edinburgh's August extravaganza. Those who take the short journey out of the city can enjoy musical performances, book readings, kids' events, theatre shows and more, all against the backdrop of beautiful coastline and sea air, and without the hustle and bustle of the Royal Mile. Musical highlights in 2011 included Rachel Sermanni, Eddi Reader and Jake Cogan.
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6 Aug12 Aug Times vary North Berwick, North Berwick
From Waterside to Waterloo
Date Location
Hear all about some of the most daring feats of the Battle of Waterloo, including Sergeant Charles Ewart's capture of the Colours and Standard of the 45 Regime of Napoleon's army.
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6 Jun13 Jun Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
27 Jun11 Jul Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
25 Jul Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
31 Jul Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
8 Aug22 Aug Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
Guid Crack Club
Date Location
Regular storytelling club involving song and music aplenty.
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29 Jun 7.30pm
Host Noel Cochrane and his daughter Marie Louise Cochrane lead a night of tales for journeying.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Hands On Activities and Storytelling at Plu
Date Location
Throughout the weekend there are hands on activities for young ones including Bookbug storytelling sessions, messy arts & crafts and Egyptian, ballet and belly dancing, as well as storytelling from Mrs Mash, Lea Taylor and Sylvia Troon. Part of Plu Edinburgh.
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1 Jun3 Jun Fri–Sun 10.30am–4.30pm Leith Links, Edinburgh
Healing Sounds for the Wandering Dervishes of Turkey: Turkish Mystic Sufi Music, Poetry, Stories and Images with Latif Bolat
Date Location
An evening of mystic Sufi music, poetry and stories from Latif Bolat, who also recites poetry from 13th Century poets Yunus Emre, Rumi and others. Part of The Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2012.
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15 Jun 7pm The Augustine Church, Edinburgh
Inky Fingers Open Mic
Date Location
A fresh platform for people who love words. Email ahead (inkyfingersedinburgh@gmail.com) for a chance to perform, or just watch and admire.
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26 Jun 8pm
24 Jul 8pm
The Third Door, Edinburgh
Italia 'n' Caledonia
Date Location
Mike Maran Productions. An epic and intimate story about the brave Italians who emigrated to Scotland 100 years ago and gave birth to a new generation of Scottish Italians by Mike Maran and Philip Contini with virtuoso accordionist, David Vernon. Age suitability: rated 'PG'.
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10 Aug24 Aug Tue–Fri 5.45–7pm Valvona & Crolla Caffè Bar, Edinburgh
John Peel's Shed by John Osborne
Date Location
An autobiographical ode to radio and one of its finest practitioners, the late, great John Peel.
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7 Aug12 Aug Tue–Sun 11.35am–12.35pm Underbelly, Edinburgh
Just So Stories
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Newbury Youth Theatre. NYT return with a new adaptation of Kipling's best-loved tales. Proving to be one of the leading ensemble companies in the UK, they use magic, live music and rambunctious storytelling to create enchanting productions for all ages. They have performed at the Fringe for over 15 years, consistently garnering incredible reviews. 'An exceptional young group who consistently produce terrific work' (Scotsman, 2011). 'Newbury Youth Theatre is an exciting dynamic young company…
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6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 2.30–3.30pm
Two-for-one ticket offer available.
Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh
8 Aug11 Aug Wed–Sat 2.30–3.30pm Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh
Leith Hospital Recalled
Date Location
Film and storytelling from Millie Gray and the Citadel Arts Group exploring memories of Leith Hospital. Part of Leith Festival.
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11 Jun 2.30pm The Granary, Edinburgh
Living Voices: Celebrating Age and Experience
Date Location
Exploring approaches to fostering creativity in later life through storytelling, poetry, song and gentle movement. A workshop for those involved in working with older people, or considering moving into this area.
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9 Jun 10.30am Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Magical Fairy Dust Wings
Date Location
Some fairy tales from Victorian times to learn about how fascinating fairies were back then, before there's a chance to create some fairy wings made of willow and paper.
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10 Jul 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
The Magicians of Edinburgh
Date Location
Dick Lee, Anne Evans, Ron Butlin. Following on from last year's Fringe success, Ron Butlin (Edinburgh's Makar, 2008) teams up with acclaimed musicians Dick Lee and Anne Evans for a completely new show to celebrate the city. Witty, satirical, entertaining. Ages 14+.
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7 Aug23 Aug Not Mon, Fri & Sat Valvona & Crolla Caffè Bar, Edinburgh
Meet the Ancestors
Date Location
Stories from Pakistan, with a chance to get yourself decorated with some henna hand art.
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24 Jun Sun 2pm, 2.45pm & 3.30pm Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Mrs Doig's City of Genius
Date Location
Mrs Doig open the lid on the dirty laundry of the Edinburgh Enlightenment, and tells you how to conduct yourself around philosophers. Ages 4-12.
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30 Jun Sat 11am, noon, 2pm & 3pm Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

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