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LILITH: THE JUNGLE GIRL A witty and satirical tale from Australian queer theatre-makers Sisters Grimm, that delves into themes of colonialism and assimilation. See review, page 95. ■ Traverse, until 27 Aug (not 14, 21).
EVE / ADAM Two plays which feature the powerful stories of trans people and their lives. In Eve (see review, page 95), playwright and performer Jo Clifford takes us through her journey from boyhood to the present day, while Adam (see review, page 91) follows the story of a young trans man in Egypt, with a score sung by a virtual choir of trans and non-binary individuals from all over the world. ■ Adam, Traverse, until 27 Aug (not 14, 21); Eve, Traverse, until 27 Aug (not 14, 21).
YOU’VE CHANGED Kate O’Donnell, the artistic director of Trans Creative, the UK’s i rst transgender-led theatre company, presents a show about her experiences as a trans woman. See review, page 86. ■ Summerhall, until 26 Aug (not 9, 16, 23).
SCORCH A hit in 2016, Prime Cut Productions’ drama is about i rst love from the perspective of a gender-curious teen, exploring how life can be different and easier online when compared to the real world. ■ Summerhall, 21–27 Aug (not 22).
RAINBOW SOAPBOX Dive Queer Party bring together cabaret artists, speakers and special guests for a series of ‘Party Political Broadcasts’, where queer identity and history is celebrated with extra special performances. ■ Traverse, 14, 21 Aug.
POLLYANNA Join host Pollyi lla for a free fun-i lled showcase of drag, comedy, music, performance art and more, and expect to i nd edgy, i lthy cabaret
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craziness that you won’t see anywhere else. ■ Paradise Palms, until 24 Aug (not 11 & 12, 18 & 19).
OUT Physical theatre piece Out is a powerful collaboration between writer Rachael Young and choreographer Dwayne Antony that works to challenge homophobia and transphobia in Caribbean communities. ■ Underbelly Cowgate, until 13 Aug.
LOUD AND PROUD ON THE FRINGE Loud and Proud, Scotland’s LGBT choir, return to the Fringe once again for their annual concert to raise money for Scottish HIV and hepatitis C charity, Waverley Care. Expect everything from pop classics and gospel numbers to Scottish songs and show tunes. ■ St Cuthbert’s Church, 19 Aug.
AFTERNOON T WITH GEORGIA TASDA Star of the London drag scene Georgia Tasda
comes to Edinburgh with a new show where she brings all T and all shade in an hour of free gender-bending comedy. ■ Paradise Palms, until 25 Aug (not 12 & 13, 19 & 20).
MARGARET THATCHER QUEEN OF GAME SHOWS
Fringe sensation Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho is back once again for a fun game show packed with songs, games and catchphrases as well as lots of audience participation. ■ Assembly George Square Gardens, until 27 Aug (not 14).
JAMES ADOMIAN: LACKING CHARACTER This stand-up is known for being a great impressionist and his latest show merges his many characters with his real voice in an exploration of pop culture and politics from a queer perspective. ■ Gilded Balloon Teviot, until 27 Aug.