Theatre, free events within 5 miles of Edinburgh

Young people (aged 16–25) can get a little taster in circus skills, urban dance, and performance with a tryout workshop with Bright Night International. From this, there is the chance to be a part of a 12-week training programme and the opportunity to perform at Edinburgh Mela.

Curator of Dance Odysseys films Nele Hertling shares her thoughts on dance on celluloid.

This solo show from artist, activist and phone sex operator Cameryn Moore explores the taboo world of phone sex calls, and the taboo, fantasy and deviant desires that permeate society.

Mary Brennan, Dance Critic of The Herald, chairs a discussion with Scottish Ballet Artistic Director Christopher Hampson, Scottish Dance Theatre Artistic Director Fleur Darkin and Dance Base Artistic Director Morag Deyes.

The Rite of Spring Talk with choreographer Christopher Hampson.

Choreographer and solo performer Gerhart Bonher on the making of Im (Goldenen) Schnitt I.

Christopher Hampson and Jane Pritchard, Curator of Dance at the V&A, inž conversation.

This is where the magic happens … watch your wallet as all those light-fingered types move into the bar. Over 18s only.

One of The Scotsman’s Top Ten free shows of 2012. Bizarro! ★★★★ (TimeOut). ‘It's quite lovely’ ★★★★ (Skinny). ‘Hugely Entertaining’ ★★★★ (ExuentMagazine.com). ‘Twonkey is a true comic original' ★★★★ (Scotsman). ‘Silly and Enjoyable’ ★★★★ (BritishTheatreGuide.info).