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Assassins
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Princeton University Players. Who would try to kill the President of the United States? Brought to life by the talented cast from Princeton University, this dark and witty musical gets inside the heads of the fascinating assassins who have famously made history, or have not-so-famously tried. Told through American folk music, Assassins is an unconventional story that's guaranteed to have audiences humming! Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Book by John Weidman. Assassins is based on an…
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20 Aug25 Aug Mon–Sat 1.05–2.55pm theSpaces on North Bridge, Edinburgh
Atletu (The Athlete)
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This intriguing and elegant hybrid of documentary and biopic tells the inspiring story of the Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who in 1960 became the first African athlete to win gold at the Olympics. This screening will be preceded by a short promotional film by the Global Concerns Trust on their projects in Malawi.
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2 Jul5 Jul Mon–Wed 3.30pm; Thu 6.10pm Filmhouse, Edinburgh
Atmosphere: Belief
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Video documentary or 'cinematic data visualisation' that is the final part in the Flat Earth Trilogy, created by Matthew Jarvis, John Cobban, Alison Craighead, Jon Thomson and Steve Rushton. The installation comprises a montage of video footage sourced from YouTube, coupled with a projection of a map that shows where in the world each clip is from. Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Atmosphere Programme.
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21 Jun1 Jul Mon–Sun 8.30–9pm Inspace, Edinburgh
Atmosphere: Digital Storytelling
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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
Attractive Illusion
Date Location
In search of a better life, a boatful of Nigerians wash up on the shores of Greece and head for Athens. There they embark on a precarious new life. Turning to illegal activities to make money, the paperless immigrants are easy prey for ruthless crime bosses. A dark and abrasive film, filled with vivid characters, whom director Petros Sevastikoglou views with calm compassion.
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30 Jun 8pm
26 Jun 6.10pm
Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: New Perspectives
Cineworld Fountainpark, Edinburgh
Au Pair
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The exploitation of au pair women who come from overseas to work in richer countries is the subject of this compassionate and hard-hitting documentary. The film looks at the lives of three Philippine women who work as au pairs in Denmark. Struggling in their new country to earn money for their families back home, the women face social marginalisation and the imminent expiration of their work permits.
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23 Jun 2.25pm
26 Jun 6.35pm
Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Focus on Denmark
Cineworld Fountainpark, Edinburgh
An Audience With Tomas Ford - Free
Date Location
Tomas Ford / Laughing Horse Free Festival. Smashing together dance music with cabaret, Australian showman Tomas Ford provokes and plays with audiences, guiding them from confusion to crowd-surfing delight. Doted on by lovers of adventurous cabaret and live electronic music, he makes his Edinburgh debut fresh from shows with The Presets, Gary Numan and massive parties at Perth's Fringe World and Adelaide Fringe. Discover Australia's most thrillingly debauched live act. 'Utterly compelling…
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2 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 11.50pm–12.50am Laughing Horse @ Jekyll & Hyde, Edinburgh
Auricle Ensemble: Mini Mahler
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Just fifteen players from the Auricle Ensemble come together to perform a stripped-back version of Mahler's Symphony No 4 and Songs of a Travelling Wayfarer, as well as Debussy's Prélude à L'après midi d'un faune.
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20 Aug 7.30pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Stockbridge Parish Church, Edinburgh
Austra
Date Location
Atmospheric Toronto electronica six-piece play this Optimo night.
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5 Jun 7.30pm Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh
Australian Chamber Orchestra
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Acclaimed for its vibrant, stylish delivery, the Australian Chamber Orchestra is an ensemble like no other. Its performers stand to play, giving the orchestra the huge sense of energy that defines its elegance and verve. Violinist Richard Tognetti is the driving force behind the orchestra and it is his dramatic orchestral arrangement of Grieg’s heartfelt String Quartet that forms the concert’s climax. Supported by Edinburgh International Festival Benefactors.
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31 Aug 11am The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Autumn Riches
Date Location
Let the beautiful autumn colours spark your creativity and collect some natural treasures to make a badge, brooch or pendant.
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15 Oct 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Awards Ceremony
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Rub shoulders with the winners and runners-up as the awards make a welcome return to EIFF. Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival.
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30 Jun 1pm
Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Special Events
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
The Awesome Show
Date Location
Wish. Need we say more? Wish is exploring rainbows, the Grand Canyon, cupcakes and pants! With optional participation, booze and beauty, the Awesome Show will create home-grown awesomeness with you. Earn your degree today! Ages 16+.
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3 Aug4 Aug Fri & Sat 10.05–10.50pm
Preview performance.
theSpaces on North Bridge, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 10.05–10.50pm
Two-for-one ticket offer available.
theSpaces on North Bridge, Edinburgh
8 Aug25 Aug Mon–Sat 10.05–10.50pm theSpaces on North Bridge, Edinburgh
The Axis of Awesome: Cry Yourself A River
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Axis of Awesome. A brand-new hour of musical comedy from those guys off of the internet. Limited season so get in fast. Sold out four years in a row, all new songs with Jordan, Lee, etc. 'Truly awesomely funny!' ★★★★★ (Adelaide Advertiser). 'Fringe legends!' ★★★★★ (ThreeWeeks). 'Brilliantly witty - the laughs come thick and fast' ★★★★★ (BritishTheatreGuide.info). 'If you don't laugh until your jaw aches and you're clutching your sides begging them to stop then I have no polite way to finish…
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1 Aug3 Aug Wed–Fri 6–7pm
Preview performance.
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
4 Aug19 Aug Mon–Sun 6–7pm Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 6–7pm
Two-for-one ticket offer available.
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Aynsley Lister
Date Location
Twentysomething British blues rock guitarist/singer.
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2 Dec 7pm The Caves, Edinburgh
The Babes
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Mix of rock, jazz, blues and funk from this six-piece playing arrangements of Prince, Herbie Hancock, Zappa and improv renditions of classics.
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14 May25 Jun Mon 10.30pm The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Baby Loves Disco
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Baby Loves Disco UK Ltd. Fringe sell-out 2009/2010/2011! The original and coolest dance party for kids and parents returns to Edinburgh's funkiest nightclub. Real club DJs spinning disco classics guaranteed to get little booties moving and grooving. Plus free face painting, dressing-up corner, chill-out zone with tents, books and puzzles, kids' activity taster sessions, full spread of healthy snacks and juice boxes, nappy changing stations, licensed cash bar for mum and dad, and dancing…
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4 Aug5 Aug Sat & Sun 11am–1pm & 2–4pm
Preview performance.
Electric Circus, Edinburgh
11 Aug26 Aug Sat & Sun 11am–1pm & 2–4pm Electric Circus, Edinburgh
BabyCalm
Date Location
Classes to help mums understand and soothe newborns and deal with crying, colic and interpreting baby cues. Phone or email to book a place. Booking is essential.
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31 May21 Jun Thu 11.30am–1.30pm Calton Centre, Edinburgh
Bach: B Minor Mass
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Ludus Baroque. Lauded for their 'energy … vigour' and 'exuberant performance' (Independent), Ludus Baroque's annual performance of Bach's B Minor Mass has become one of the staple events of the summer. Under the direction of Richard Neville-Towle, this unmissable performance features some of the UK's finest baroque instrumentalists alongside soloists Sophie Bevan (soprano), Mary Bevan (soprano), Tim Mead (counter tenor), Ed Lyon (tenor) and William Berger (bass), in the atmospheric…
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9 Aug 7pm Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh
The Bad Books, Loch Awe, The Spook School and the New Fabian Society
Date Location
Local indie heroes play latest night put on by Edinburgh blog The Tidal Wave of Indifference.
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23 Jun 7pm Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh
Bad Manners
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Buster Bloodvessel and co persist with the comedy ska.
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22 Jun 7pm The HMV Picture House, Edinburgh
Bad Name
Date Location
Bon Jovi tribute act.
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2 Jun 7pm Citrus Club, Edinburgh
BAFTA and Film Nation Shorts present Mastering Your Craft
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A professional-led masterclass for young film-makers, focussing on the practicalities of making it in this competitive industry. Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival.
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27 Jun 4pm
Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Special Events
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
BAFTA in Scotland presents an Introduction to Acting
Date Location
Pick up advice from an experienced film actor. Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival.
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25 Jun 4.30pm
Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Special Events
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
Bags of Art
Date Location
Collect a bag of art activities from the art station, and you and your family can explore the gallery with its help and make your own art. Ages 4–12.
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17 Jun 2pm Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, Edinburgh

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