Theatre
Hour by hour recommendations for the best Festival theatre. See below for booking intormation.
Smoke!
The gritty bones of life in industrial Middlesbrough. C too, St Columba’s by the Castle, (not Aug 8). 10am, £6.50 (£4.50—£5.50).
Amaluha - Like Doves We Rise The actors tell real-life tales of apartheid South Africa. Assembly Rooms, from Aug 8, 11.20am, £12-£13 (£10—£11).
The Jammer
In 1950s Brooklyn. Catholic Jack discovers that roller-skating and religion don‘t always mix. Smirnoff Underbelly, 11:30am, £7—£8 ( £6—£ 7). Previews 5&6
A lonely farmer mourns the loss of his best friend, a talking mongoose. Assembly Rooms, from 7Aug, 11.50am, £9—£10(£8—£9).
DD Blues
The story of rebellious navy chef Hanis, performed in a converted trailer. Theatre Track, from Aug 9, noon, £7 (£6).
The Pull of Negative Gravity Political theatre exploring the impact of war on a farmer’s boy who comes home injured after serving in Iraq. Traverse Theatre, (not Aug 9), Times vary, £11 (£4.50—£8). Preview 5 Aug, £8 (£4.50). How to Act Around Cops
Logan Brown creates an ever-expanding puzzle of truth. lies and subjectivity. Pleasance Courtyard, (not Aug 10),
_ 12.50pm, £9—£10('£7.5w£8.50). Previews 5&6 Aug, £5.
Bombshells
A series of highly theatrical character sketches about a woman in extremis. Assembly Rooms, from Aug 6, 1.10pm, £10—£ll (£9—£10).
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Christian Slater, MacKenzic Crook and other famous names star in this 19605 classic. Assembly Rooms, from Aug 6, 1.45pm, £14—£15(£12—£13).
Not I by Samuel Beckett
Pauline Goldsmith is the isolated ‘mouth‘ of an old woman finding her voice. Assembly Rooms, from Aug 6 (not Aug 9), 2.10pm, £5.
Fuse
A glimpse into the future where humans are virtually extinct. leaving the rats and roaches fight it out for power. Traverse Theatre, Times vary, £11 , (£4.50—£8). Preview 5 Aug, £8 (£4.50).
Bill Hicks: Slight Return
A new play reviving the life and antics of revered comedian. Pleasance Courtyard, (not Aug 11), 2.45pm, £10—£12 (£9—£1 1). Previews 5&6 Aug, £5.
The Dumb Walter
Harold Pinter's tense tale of two assassins awaiting their next instructions. Pod Deco. 2.45pm, £10—£12 (£8.50). Previews 5—7 Aug. £5.
Bang Bang You’re Dead
The Red Chair Players, of Lamrie Project fame, return with their take on the Columbine massacre. C, 2.50pm, £7.50 (£6.50).
Gone
Glyn Cannon brings Sophocles into the modern era with a tale of spin doctors and security obsession. Pleasance Courtyard, (not Aug 10), 3pm, £8.50—£9.50 (£7—£8). Previews 5—7 Aug, £5.
Thom Pain (Based on Nothing) Will Eno's Thom Pain is a man standing on the edge of modern society. holding court with his audience. Pleasanee Courtyard, (not Aug 10), 3pm, £9—£10 (£7.50—£8.50). Previews 5—7 Aug, £5. When the Bulbul Stopped Singing
Palestinian activist Raja Shehadeh’s diary is adapted for the stage by Scottish playwright David Greig. Traverse Theatre, 228 1404, from Aug 7 (not Aug 9), times vary, £15 (£4.50—£9).
The Lunatic, the Secret Sportsman, and the Women Next Door
Resurrection of this seedy play set in 19605 Edinburgh. Hill Street Theatre. from Aug 6. 3.25pm. £8 (£6).
Play Dead
The People Show bring a flavour of the Wild West to Edinburgh. Pod Deco, (not Aug 10), 3.30pm, £10—£ll (£8.50). Previews 5 &6 Aug, £5.
Hitler Sells Tickets
New play by comedian Boothby Graffoe about life after the war. Assembly Rooms, from Aug 6, 4pm, £11-£12 (£10—£1 1). Previews 6& 7 Aug, £5. Poochvvater
19503 America. seen through the eyes of an amnesiac. George Square Theatre. fmm Aug 6. 4pm, £10 (£7.50).
Julie Burchill ls Away
Jackie Clune stars as the queen of hacks in Tim Fountain‘s popular play. Assembly Rooms, from Aug 6 ( not Aug 9), 4.05pm, £ll—£12(£9—£10).
Men
Brendan Cowell details the sex lives and excesses of three young men. Pleasanee Dome. (not Aug 10), 4.05pm, £9—£ 10 (£7.50—£8.50). Previews 5—7Aug, £5. These Four Walls
Poignant drama about a woman nursing memories of the family she lost to Auschwitz. C 02, 4.20pm, £7.50 (£6.50). Success
How fragile is the ego of a performer waiting for that ever-important call? Pleasance Courtyard, (not Aug 10). 4.35pm, £8.50—£9.50 (£7—£8).
Tempting Providence
True story of a nurse who moved to Canada to work in rural communities. Traverse Theatre, (not Aug 9). Times vary. £11 (£4.50—£8). Preview Aug 5, £8 (£4.50).
The Smallest Person
Trestle Theatre Company‘s tale of the medical ethics surrounding a 19.5 inch tall girl. Pod Deco, (not Aug 10), 5.20pm, £10—£11 (£8.50). Previews 5&6 Aug, £5.
The Wau Wau Sisters
A bawdy mix of vaudeville, circus act and striptease. Pleasance Courtyard, 5.40pm, £10—£11 (£8.50—9.50). Previews 5-7 Aug, £5.50.
FatBoy
Black comedy and pacey political satire. Assembly Rooms. from Aug 6, 5.45pm, £12-£13 (£11—£12). Previews 6& 7Aug.
£5
Shimmer
Linda McLean‘s new play following two groups of people stranded in extreme and rather unsettling weather conditions.
Traverse Theatre, 228 1404. from Aug 7 (not Aug 9). Times vary. £15 (£9).
Bima and Bramati
A comic journey following amputees in a hospital ward. Traverse Theatre, Aug 5—7, 11, 12, Times vary, £8 (£4.50). Curry Tales
Site specific piece performed in an Indian restaurant. Traverse 4: The Raj, Aug from 6 (not Aug 9) Times vary, £11 (£4.50—£8). Preview 6 Aug. £8 (£4.50). Nine Days Crazy
Chris Goode's take on the story of famous Shakespearean actor Will Kemp who danced for nine days. Pleasance Dome, (not Aug 10), 7pm. £8.50—£9.50 (£7-£8). Previews 5—7 Aug, £5.
The Andy Warhol Syndrome Disgracefully funny lady Jenny Eclair returns to prod at the shoddy foundations of Reality TV. Pod Deco, 7.10pm, £12—£10 (£8.50). Previews 5&6 Aug, £5. Kenneth - What is the Frequency?
Mystery surrounding the attack on a New York City newsman. Assembly Rooms, from Aug 6 ( not Aug 10), 7.30pm, [IO—£1 1 (£9—£ 10). Previews 6&7Aug, £5.
The Aquatic Ape
A loveless couple go diving amongst killer sharks in the depths of the Indian Ocean. 5065 Lift at the Pleasanee Courtyard. 7.40pm, £5 (£4).
And in the End
A lavish production delving into what went through John Lennon’s mind moments after he was shot. C. 8pm, £9.50 (£8.50)
The Apprentice
Chilling tale of a young stonemason who is murdered by his master. Rosslyn Chapel, (not Aug 8), 8pm. £10—£15 (£8). Previews 5—6&9 Aug, £5.
Macbeth
Theatre babel returns to the Fringe with Shakespeare‘s tale of toil and trouble. Scotland ’s Theatre Gateway, from Aug 7 (not Aug 11), 8pm. £12 (£10). Previews 7&8 Aug, £5.
XXX
Sexually explicit adaptation of Philosophy in the Boudoir. Pleasance Courtyard, (not Aug 9), 8pm. £20
(£18.50). Preview 5 Aug, £15.
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll A Mr Hyde
Velocet presents Robert Louis Stevenson‘s brutal novella. C, 8.15pm. £8.50 (£ 7.50).
Aliens are Scary
Stephen Keyworth puts a political spin on the Alien trilogy. 5065 Li)? at the Pleasance Courtyard, 8.30pm, £5 (£4).
Phaedra’s Love
Sarah Kane’s powerful reworking of the Phaedra myth. Smirnoff Underbelly, 9pm, £7.50—£8.50 (£6.50—£ 7.50). Preview 5 Aug, £4.
Kafka’s ‘The Metamorphosis’
A highly physical and theatrical adaptation of Kafka‘s existential classic. C, 9.10pm. £8.50 (£7.50).
On Love and Lies
Psychological drama about two young people trying to make something new out of themselves and each other. C, Aug 5—30, 9.20pm, £8.50 (£ 7.50).
Tango Apocalypse
A magical love story set in the gently swaying world of railway porters. Traverse Theatre, (not Aug 6 & 9), Times vary, £15 (£4.50—£9). Previews 5&7 Aug. £9 (£4.50).
Sisters, Such Devoted Sisters Dive into Glasgow's gay underworld with drag queen Bernice Hindley. Traverse Theatre, (not Aug 9), 10pm, £11 (£4.50-£8). Preview 5 Aug. £8 (£4.50). The Haunting of Hill House Interactive horror performance. Smirnofir Underbelly, 10.45pm, £7.50—£8
( £6.50-£ 7). Previews 5&6 Aug, £4. The Tiger Lillies - Punch and Judy
The folks who created Shockhead Peter are back with this twisted and violent puppet show-come-operetta. Pod Deco. 10.45pm. £10—£ 13.50 (£8.50).
Ubu Disco
Interpretation of Alfred Jarry’s absurdist classic about disco beats and dodgy dancing. Smirnofl Underbelly, 11.55pm, £7.50—£8.50 (£6.50—£ 7.50). Previews 5&6 Aug, £5.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Musical version of the 2001 film about a transsexual punk. 1/4rm @Greenside, from Aug 6. 12.05am, £10 (£8).
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