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1000 Years of German Humour
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Do mention the war in this introduction to all things funny and German from Henning Wehn and Otto Kuhnie. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–24 Aug 6.40 Underbelly, Edinburgh
365
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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 award-winning playwright David Harrower, and conceived and directed by Vicky Featherstone, Artistic Director of the NTS. 'Part of the Edinburgh International Festival'
22 Aug–25 Aug 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
365 One Night to Learn a Lifetime
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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 care. 'Part of the Edinburgh International Festival'
22 Aug–25 Aug 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
39
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For this exhibition Hugh Brady has transformed his studio, a former stables building, into a conduit for a variety of spaces occupied by other artists, both fictional and real., '39'comprises a series of paintings, murals, drawings and architectural interventions, 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
1 Aug–25 Aug 11.00am–6.00 16B Lennox Street Lane, Edinburgh
The Accidental Death of an Accordionist
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The interactive comedy ceilidh murder mystery theatre show from Right Lines Productions is back for a major Scottish tour.
4 Aug–23 Aug, not Sundays 10.30–0.15am Acoustic Music Centre, Edinburgh
Adam Riches
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A host of he-men and myriad of macho types flex themselves. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–25 Aug 2.10 Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Adams & Rea
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Jokey folky afternoon amusement from a musical comedy duo who work the slightly hackneyed notion of a double act not quite working. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–25 Aug 2.15 Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Adventures of Butt Boy and Tigger
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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 scenarios. Polished, funny and moving slice of late-night entertainment. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
3 Aug–25 Aug 10.50 Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh
Aeneas Faversham Forever
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A blistering and mind-bending assault on the senses as the Penny Dreadfuls are in for a pound with some heavy-duty narrative brilliance. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–25 Aug 7.10 Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Ahir Shah and Alex Maple
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The raw talents of this duo make an entertaining, if shambolic, debut show. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–25 Aug 7.00 Royal College Of Surgeons, Edinburgh
Air Alba
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Traditional songs about Scotland and its cuisine from Nancy Nicholson and Tony Mitchell. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–24 Aug 1.00 The Bongo Club, Edinburgh
Alan Potter
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Potter's public artworks attend to the concept of a collective unconscious and aim to determine a common identity for small communities.
2 Aug–31 Aug 10.00am–8.00 East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
Alexander Heim
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Heim's first solo show in the UK draws together works on paper, film, ceramics, photographs and sculpture, as the artist explores the convergences and occasional frictions between the natural world and human urban activity. 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
31 Jul–13 Sep Tue–Fri 10.00am–6.00; Sat 12.00–5.00 doggerfisher, Edinburgh
Aliens Ate My Schnitzel!
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Character creations which may be laid on you here are mirrorball couple Disco Bisco and ethnic music sensation Folkin 'ell. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–25 Aug 9.40 Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh
Alpha Males
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Savage indictment of brutish blokes from Adam Riches. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–25 Aug 2.10 Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Alt-w: New Directions in Scottish Digital Culture
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Selection of work from Scottish artists (including Simon Biggs, Sue Haeksley, Mandy Mcintosh, Donna Leishman) who have been supported by the Alt-w Fund.
2 Aug–13 Sep Tue–Sat 11.00am–6.00 CCA, Glasgow
Altered States of Paint
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Brilliant group show that refracts the formal and sensory properties of painting through 1960s psychedelia and the death of the hippy dream. Includes work by Neil Clements, Rabiya Choudhry, Jutta Koether and Till Gerhard.
5 Jul–7 Sep Tue–Sat 10.30am–5.30 Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee
The Aluminum Show
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Wonderfully inventive and gripping throughout, this is a mixture of puppetry, dance, magic and general mucking about with silver stuff that has the audience gleefully cheering the newly discovered potential of lightweight and metal tubing. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
31 Jul–25 Aug 6.00 Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Alun Cochrane
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The laconic Yorkshireman returns with tales of being a dad and the credit crunch. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–25 Aug 7.30 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham
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With over a decade of performing together behind them, the fiddle and accordion duo continue to set the standard.
22 Aug 7.30 Queen's Hall, Dunoon
An Aviary of Stories
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Representations of bird stories in drawings, text and 2d and 3D collage by Stephanie Black.
26 Jul–27 Sep Mon–Sat 10.00am–6.00 (24 Aug, 31 Aug 12.00–6.00) Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
An Electric Shock of Delight: Sir Walter Scott and the Waverley Novels
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An exhibition to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the publication of 'The Complaint of the Black Night', printed on Andrew Myllar and Walter Chepman's press after being granted the first Edinburgh printing patent by King James IV.
19 Jul–7 Jan 2009, not Sundays Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 (24 Aug, 31 Aug 12.00–5.00) Writers' Museum, Edinburgh
An Evening of Entertainment with Alyth Musical Society
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Light musical entertainment with two or three sketches from Alyth Musical Society.
22 Aug 7.30–9.30 Riverside Methodist Church
And On Your Left . . . Ruth Bratt
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A memorable madcap bunch of comedy characters from the twinkly Lady Bratt. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–25 Aug 2.30 Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Andrew Grassie
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A survey exhibition of recent and new work by Andrew Grassie. His first major solo exhibition in Scotland, Talbot Rice Gallery has brought together a selection of the artist's output from the past ten years. Grassie responds to this particular hang with new paintings of the installation itself, with the exhibition only becoming complete once these works take their places on the gallery walls 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
1 Aug–27 Sep 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh
Andrew Lawrence
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The psychopath character may have gone, but Lawrence has lost none of his edge. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–24 Aug 9.45 Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Andrew Maxwell
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Irish scamp Maxwell shows why his reputation for moments of comedy genius is so well-founded. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–25 Aug 8.20 Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Andrew O'Neill
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Whimsical garb, gothic make-up and a history lesson with bizarre wordplay from the unique O'Neill. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–24 Aug 11.35 Underbelly, Edinburgh
The Angry Puppy
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Slick sketch comedy from a quirky quartet of ladies, which keeps up the pace throughout with tales of the weird and wonderful. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–24 Aug 1.30 The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging
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After the disappointing 'Bride and Prejudice', writer/director Chadha takes a step into younger territory with this adaptation of two of Louise Rennison's books. The film lacks the sharp wit of slick American comedies such as 'Clueless' and 'Mean Girls', but earns points for featuring actresses, including lead Groome, who really are the age of the characters they're playing.
22 Aug–28 Aug 11.00am, 1.30, 4.00 & 6.30; Tue & Thu 11.00am, 1.30 & 4.00 Cineworld Renfrew Street, Glasgow
22 Aug–24 Aug Fri–Sun 11.15am Odeon Dundee, Dundee
22 Aug–28 Aug 11.40am Odeon: Braehead, Renfrew
22 Aug–28 Aug 12.50 Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
22 Aug–28 Aug 4.30; Sat & Sun 1.40 & 4.30 Moray Playhouse, Elgin
22 Aug–28 Aug 6.00; Thu 2.00 & 6.00 All Star Factory, Thurso
22 Aug–28 Aug 7.00 Showcase Cinema, Paisley, Paisley
22 Aug–25 Aug Fri & Mon 8.00; Sat 2.00 & 8.00 The Cinema, Newton Stewart
Animal Olympics
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Quirky and educational story of how Chinese astrology began by performance poet Francesca Beard. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
6 Aug–25 Aug 11.30am Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh
Another Kind of Silence
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The tale of marine biologist and nature writer Rachel Carson is brought to life by Liz Rothschild. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
19 Aug–24 Aug 3.40 Hill Street Theatre, Edinburgh
Another Paradise
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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 nature of identity itself. The show features as part of the InvAsian festival, promoting Asian theatrical talent at this year's Fringe. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
3 Aug–25 Aug 4.45 clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall, Edinburgh
Antonio Forcione and Adriano Adewale
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The Jimi Hendrix of the acoustic guitar joined by percussionist Adewale. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–25 Aug 10.15 (22 Aug 11.45) Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
The Apartment
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This new print of Wilder's corrosive 1960 lampoon of corporate America tells the story of spineless insurance statistician CC Baxter (Lemmon). Having fallen into the practice of leasing his apartment to his superiors for illicit liaisons, Baxter is rewarded with high-speed promotion. All of which suits him fine until he realises that one of the ladies being taken back is the girl of his dreams.
22 Aug–26 Aug Fri 3.40 & 9.00; Sat 1.00 & 6.25; Sun 3.40 & 9.00; Mon 1.00 & 9.00; Tue 3.40 Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee
Apollo/Dionysus
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Musing on the conflict between the Greek gods Dionysus (wine and fertility) and Apollo (order and truth), this show by theatre company The Dead offers wine and water for the audience at some point ? get in there, freeloaders! 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
30 Jul–25 Aug 12.30 C, Edinburgh
Arirang Party
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High decibel soundtrack accompanies a mix of tricksy martial arts and breakdance moves from this Korean company, which are impressive but don't quite gel with the more traditional sweep of fans up front. 'Part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival'
4 Aug–25 Aug 10.45 clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall, Edinburgh
The Art of Dating and Dumping
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A spoof lecture on the dos and don'ts of relationships which disappoints. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–25 Aug 8.50 Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh
The Art of Italy in the Royal Collection: The Renaissance
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32 paintings and 42 drawings from the period of the Italian Renaissance, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Tintoretto, Giovanni Bellini, Lorenzo Costa and Titian. This is the first of two-part exhibition, the second of which will cover the Baroque period. Last admission 5pm.
25 Apr–24 Oct 9.30am–6.00 The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh
Arthur Smith's Arturart
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A collection of art pieces from a selection of comedians with audio accompaniment from Mr Smith. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–23 Aug 2.00–5.30 Arturart, Edinburgh
Artists Abroad
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A new selection of works exhibiting the influences played by foreign travel upon an artist.
1 Jun–30 Aug Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
Au fil d'Ecosse
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An oblique gaze at Scotland, the exhibition's images and words taking us on a journey across the country: paintings, photos, installation. 'Part of Edinburgh Art Festival'.
1 Jul–29 Aug, not Sundays Mon–Fri 9.30am–6.30; Sat 9.30am–1.30 Institut Français d'Ecosse, Edinburgh
Audiofilth
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Friday nights are getting dirty with Ross McMillan and Big Al orchestrating some of the filthiest house, electro, hip hop and indie.
Fridays 5.00–3.00am Common, Glasgow
Aurora Borealis
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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 12.00 Dance Base, Edinburgh
Autumn Exhibition
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Featuring over 50 Scottish artists working in all mediums in both traditional and contemporary styles.
14 Aug–26 Oct 10.00am–5.00 Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
The Axis of Awesome
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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 Aug–25 Aug 10.30 Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh
Back Tae Mine
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Going out is the new staying in, as this night offers booze, tea, toast, bands and DJs to create a houseparty vibe. 15 Aug features a guest appearance from Swedish night Don't Die On My Doorstep, with live bands The Just Joans and The Catalysts.
Fridays 11.00–3.00am The Flying Duck, Glasgow
Back to the 90s, Return to the 80s
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A proper retrofest from Stevie Kerr and Stuart McCorrisken.
Fridays 11.00–3.00am Byblos, Glasgow
Bad Dog Variety
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Oddball creations, presented as a terrible cabaret show, with nothing like enough bite to keep audiences entertained. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–24 Aug 12.15 Underbelly, Edinburgh
Badly Ranted Thoughts Via the Magic of Song
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A cult alternative to stand-up from the ever-so-confusing Doktor Cocacolamcdonalds. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–22 Aug 11.00 Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Balanders
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Polish puppet show 'Balanders' examines the relationship between a freak show master and his caged beast. Inspired by the fantastical, existential ideas of Edgar Allen Poe, Jorge Luis Borges and Topor, it's a thorny and enigmatic show that explores man's desire for control. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
31 Jul–25 Aug 7.50 Hill Street Theatre, Edinburgh
Baldanders
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Kompania Doomsday explores the relationship between a trapped beast and his master in the imaginative puppetry piece 'Baldanders.' This production is inspired by Poe, Borges and Topor, and is one of many diverse Polish works on display at this year's Fringe. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
1 Aug–25 Aug 7.50 Hill Street Theatre, Edinburgh
Bale De Rua
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Gorgeous Brazilian company blending hip hop, salsa, capoeira and traditional dances, to highlight the good and bad times of Brazil's history. Dynamic, uplifting, oozing imagination. A Fringe must-see. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe*
2 Aug–25 Aug 6.50 Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Edinburgh
Bamboo Fridays
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R&B, hip hop, funk and soul from Gavin Sommerville, and Sose in the Lounge.
Fridays 10.00–3.00am Bamboo, Glasgow
Barbara Rae
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Prints by honorary graduate of the University of Aberdeen.
4 Aug–18 Oct Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
Barry & Stuart
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More macabre magic from the Aberdeen pair as they become 'Part-time Warlocks'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
31 Jul–24 Aug 10.20 Underbelly, Edinburgh
Barry & Stuart
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The 'Part-Time Warlocks' fight a winning battle with those who doubt all this magic stuff is for real. It is.'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–24 Aug 10.20 Underbelly, Edinburgh
Barry and Stuart
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Amazing mix of magic and stand-up from the stars of Channel 4's 'Tricks from the Bible'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–24 Aug 10.20 Underbelly, Edinburgh
The Bastard Children of Australian Folk
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Twisted folk, blues, Gypsy and Celtic. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–25 Aug 8.20 C Central, Edinburgh
Bat Watch
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Celebrate British Bat Weekend with this guided walk through the woods in search of the nocturnal creatures.
22 Aug 8.30 Paxton House, Berwick Upon Tweed
Beat Cast
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Lucky Luciano and DJ JT bring the mainstream house, electro house, bootlegs, urban, dance and chart.
Fridays 10.30–3.00am GHQ, Edinburgh
Beat Meets the Bard
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Jazz inspired by the writings of Shakespeare from vocalist Verona Chard and her band.
21 Aug–23 Aug 9.00 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Behind the Mirror
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Bizarre love triangle between a couple and his mirror reflection. The mock-cartoon violence has been seen in everything from the Three Stooges to Tom and Jerry - it's the invigoratingly-nuanced attention to detail that makes it refreshing. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
4 Aug–25 Aug 12.15 Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Behind the scenes of 'Imprentit'
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Behind the scenes of the current exhibition with curator Graham Hogg.
22 Aug 2.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Bethany Black: Beth Becomes Her
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Confessional comedy from the goth, lesbian, post-op transsexual comedian. She's got some interesting stories to tell but her nervy nice-girl delivery doesn't do them justice. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–24 Aug 11.05 Underbelly's Baby Belly, Edinburgh
Betrayal
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Pinter's intriguing play, a love triangle with a twist, presented by Byre Theatre and Rapture Theatre.
14 Aug–6 Sep, not Sundays, Mondays Tue–Fri 7.30; Sat 2.00 & 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Billboard for Edinburgh: Mark Wallinger
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: A new Ingleby initiative, the Billboard for Edinburgh will see artists creating work for the billboard on the exterior of the gallery. The first featured artist will be Mark Wallinger 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
1 Aug–24 Sep Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh
The Bird and the Bee: The Bird
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A teenage boy speaks to his mother, a Russian prostitute, of his first love, after both mother and son have endured a life of great travail, much of it confined to the cramped brothel they inhabit. For all its dark introspection, Al Smith's four-hander fails to bring enough originality or insight into its story to convince.'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
31 Jul–24 Aug 5.40 Underbelly, Edinburgh
Bite the Dust
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One of a number of Polish works debuting at this years Fringe, 'Bite The Dust' re-evaluates the 'dulce et decorum est' myth on a personal and cultural level, but much of the satire and relevance is lost in translation. A waste. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
3 Aug–25 Aug 5.00 Freemasons Hall Universal Arts Theatre, Edinburgh
Black Tent
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Errors and Rock Action DJs playing indie, house and techno and all genres in between.
22 Aug 9.00–3.00am Nice'n'Sleazy, Glasgow
Blair Castle International Horse Trials & Country Fair
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A three-day international event testing riders and horses from around the world in the three disciplines of eventing - dressage, cross country and show jumping. For those not on horseback there is a country fair with over 200 tradestands.
21 Aug–24 Aug 8.30am–5.00 Blair Castle, Pitlochry
Blazin' Fiddles
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Since starting off as individual fiddlers in a showcase tour, Blazin' Fiddles have grown into a fully-fledged fiddler super group with a worldwide following. Their barnstorming shows are more like an informal party fuelled by some of the most exciting, passionate and sensitive music around.
22 Aug 8.00 Glenuig Hall, Glenuig
Bliss
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DJ Cammy Lewis basques in the Friday glory with an eclectic mix of hits from the past three decades.
Fridays 11.00–3.00am FUBAR, Stirling
The Bohemians
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A faithful tribute to golden rockers Queen.
22 Aug Cafe Drummonds, Aberdeen
Bond Bound: Ian Fleming and the Art of Cover Design
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Charting the role of artists and designers in defining the look of the world's most popular spy.
5 Jul–14 Sep City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Boogie Express
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Get down and freak out at this glittering disco party night like no other, all courtesy of DJ Stretch Limo. Dress up if you dare.
Fridays 11.00–3.00am City Nightclub, Edinburgh
Boogie Fridays
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DJ Stretch presents the best in chart anthems, disco and party grooves. Email clubpurple@hotmail.com for guestlist/priority entry.
Fridays 10.00–3.00am Club Purple, Edinburgh
Borderline
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Rob Benson's brilliant one-man piece about drug-induced psychosis toys with expectations of mental heath issues. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
31 Jul–24 Aug 9.00 Underbelly, Edinburgh
Boys of the Empire
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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 puppet-king. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
3 Aug–25 Aug 8.00 C, Edinburgh
Brass Band Exhibition
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Let the Kirkcaldy Museum whisk you down memory lane with this display of instruments and photographs to celebrate the Scottish Brass Band Championship, this year being staged in Glenrothes.
8 Mar–23 Aug 10.30am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery, Kirkcaldy
Brendon Burns
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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 rants. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–24 Aug 8.55 Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh
Brian Cunningham, Daedalian and Ghost of Bongo
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Local line-up, including post-grunge rockers Daedalian.
22 Aug 8.00 Box, Glasgow
Bridget Jones Prints
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Prints inspired by Jones' botanical studies, the RBGE archives, the work of John Hope, Regius Keeper (1761-86), the Scottish Enlightenment and research into a new window in the City Chambers.
Mondays–Fridays 10.00am–4.30 Royal Botanic Garden (Library Foyer), Edinburgh
Brief Encounter
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Stiff upper lips and emotionally charged brushes of the hands are all that Johnson and Howard will allow themselves as their extra-marital 'affair' doesn't develop much beyond unspoken longings at a railway station. For some, the tears will still flow; for others, the ungiving morality is exasperating. Given the rigidity of this English romance, the Rachmaninov soundtrack is unfittingly sweet.
22 Aug Fri 5.15 Filmhouse, Edinburgh
The British Ambassador's Belly Dancer
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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 the medium of song and dance. Worth a visit. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
1 Aug–24 Aug 1.30 Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh
Britt Ekland: Britt on Britt
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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 captivating stage presence who refuses to take herself too seriously. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
31 Jul–25 Aug 6.30 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Broken Nails
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Marlene Dietrich is re-imagined through the medium of puppetry in 'Broken Nails', which explores femininity and the power of stardom through the character of a young servant girl apprentice. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
1 Aug–24 Aug 5.35 Hill Street Theatre, Edinburgh
Bunker Fridays
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Tam Coyle plays the best from new and established bands until midnight while Andy Wilson drops some new and classic indie favourites until chucking out time, now 3am.
Fridays 9.00–3.00am Bunker, Glasgow
Burntisland Heritage Summer Exhibition 2008
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A vast selection of videos and other types of historical materials relating to the town's history will be on display.
21 Jun–30 Aug Thu, Fri & Sat 11.00am–4.00 Various Venues, Burntisland
By The Way
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This poorly scripted two-hander follows a pair of friends on a road trip through a dystopian France, where an unnamed plague is killing off everyone's mothers.'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
31 Jul–25 Aug 2.05 Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Call to Arms
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An exploration of the technology used by the Scottish infantry at various points throughout history, with a hands on element.
23 May–1 Feb 2009, not 25 Dec, 1 Jan 2009 (23 May–31 Oct 9.45am–5.45) (1 Nov–1 Feb 2009 9.45am–4.45) National War Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh
Camilla Løw: Straight Letters
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This new sculptural exhibition by the Norwegian artist creates surprisingly light, boldly coloured pieces out of hard, functional base materials.
20 Jun–6 Sep Mon–Sat 10.30am–5.00 The Pier Arts Centre, Orkney
Canvas Club
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Live bands plus DJ Joe Deehan playing funk and party classics.
Fridays, Saturdays 10.00–3.00am Arta, Glasgow
Capoeira Knights
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An endearing ensemble recreate street fighting and warrior dancing before moving onto the birth of samba. Body-bending acrobatics and street-cool moves, complemented by feelgood music. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
1 Aug–31 Aug 7.00 The World at St George's West, Edinburgh
Carol Leifer
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Dreadfully mundane show, where the 'Seinfeld' writer reads stories about her life. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–24 Aug 4.00 The GRV, Edinburgh
Casa
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Classic house and dance from Mark Robb and guests.
Fridays 11.00–3.00am Òran Mór, Glasgow
Castle Mystery Trail
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A treasure hunt and quiz in and around the castle grounds. Completed forms will be entered into a prize draw.
1 Jul–31 Aug 10.30am–5.00 Culzean Castle, Maybole
Cathy Wilkes: Prices
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An excellent chance to check out the Glasgow-based current Turner Prize nominee, with an installation exploring the relationship between female labour and commodity. 'Prices' invites viewers to peer into cracks, fish tanks and jam jars in search of an event we appear to have just missed.
28 Jun–6 Sep The Modern Institute, Glasgow
The Celts in Seville
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The story of a typical Celtic family as their heroes go all the way to the UEFA Cup final in Seville, written by award winning playwright Tony Roper.
18 Aug–6 Sep, not Sundays 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.00 & 7.30 Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
Chad McCail
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Two series' of screenprints and a suite of lithographs, reflecting the history and mechanics of compulsory education and our dealings with puberty as a culture. Artist's talk, Sat 23 Aug. 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
Tuesdays–Saturdays 10.00am–6.00 Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh

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