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Edinburgh Fringe 2015
Enter the brain of ‘B’, and discover some of the most exciting physical theatre on the Fringe.
Previous Fringe First Award winner Ronnie Dorsey brings a wonderful story of love, family, intimacy and loss which is beautifully performed by Judith Paris.
A Girl is a Half-Formed Thing by Eimear McBride
" wonderful words, masterfully adapted, brilliantly brought to life"
Through anecdote, music, stand-up, cake and the unexpected, Amanda Waring explores how we may all lead a more fulfilling life
The perfect adventure of mystery and discovery for even the most inquisitive minds of any five to ten year old.
An excellent first play – but you will never look at knitting the same way again.
From little acorns ... a story of loss, regret .. and the possibilties of roads not taken.
Anatomy of the Piano (for Beginners)
Enchanting storytelling from a rising star on the Scottish music scene.
Ockham’s Razor presents two contrasting pieces with their breathtaking circus narrative.
A wonderful combination of physical theatre and a Capella songs documenting the fight for racial equality in America
A brilliantly funny and intelligent show that sparks debate on whether humanity is really worth saving.
Captain Morgan 1: The Sands of Time
The performers, two actors and a musician playing violin, manage to create a whole world and a host of characters (apparently around 44 which in itself is a mind boggle) in the space of an hour.
Cinder-ella offers a lot to recommend it, not the least of which is Kinny Gardner, a dynamic, engaging and imminently charming storyteller who offers laughter, imagination and just a little bit of magic!
Confessions Of A Redheaded Coffeeshop Girl
Lots of froth, not quite enough hit, with a very charming host.
Sisters are doin' it for themselves .. including the evil step ones, presumably ...
Chilling tale of one convicted serial killer. And another one that got away.
A gripping handful of dark tales of the Edinburgh that even the ghost tours don’t tell you about.
Throughout the show our preconceptions were expertly dismissed as tune after tune thrilled and entertained us.
A brutally true story of Bryony and her partner, Tim, that leaves simultaneously you laughing and crying.
A pinch of nudity, a splash of surrealism, and a dollop of the absurd. You won’t find anything else quite like it skimming through the Fringe brochure, that’s for sure.
Festival of the Spoken Nerd – Just For Graphs
Spreadsheets, flaming parabolas and frequent, strong nerdity
A simply staged but physically impressive piece of family friendly theatre adapted from The Little Prince
A forty-five minute acid trippy escapade of movement, music, lights and human connection
Shake off the blues and let Conchita bring some passion, sweet stuff and free chocolate to you
A 'MUST SEE' for children aged 8+. A triumph of whimsical physical theatre
A delightful tale of dealing with a not entirely easy urban life from an accomplished and engaging storyteller.
Gein’s Family Giftshop: Volume 2
Finding the dark vein of comedy. Before exploding it with an errant air bubble.
Here is the news from over there (Over there is the news from here)
A smorgasbord list from the Middle East sent that day and turned in to theatre that night
"Good Evening. Consider, if you will, a group of scoundrels and vagabonds who like to play with rope .."
An absurdly brilliant clown act that explores the nature of communication and language.
Jack and Molly and the Beanstalk
A good retelling of a standard fairytale that is updated but has a traditional ending
Joanna Neary : Faceful of Issues
A quite brilliant hour of character acting from a master of her craft
Masterwork of a solo show, exploring the secrets behind the Magdalen nuns and the Irish workhouses
An hour of tense and absorbing drama focusing on the unseen victims of missing person cases.
A peak behind the crimson curtains of two regular girls who just want to have fun, be loved, and figure out how the holy b*lls tampons work.
A rich discussion on poverty, politics, friendship featuring brilliantly written characters.
Neil Henry’s Magical Mindsquirm
An adult but family friendly funny show with mindsquirm trickery and magic illusion
No traditional monologue but stand-up comedy 17th Century style: bawdy and energetic, with an occasional social bite.
Peter York : How To Become A Nicer Type of Person
A man intent on slaying the emotional incontinence in twenty-first century society.
His artistry is the blurring of the lines between reality and theatricality
Scarlet Shambles: It Used To Be Me
Stunning physical noir performance from a Fringe newcomer to watch
Shakespeare in the Garden : Cheer Up Hamlet
Comedic, musical adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s darker tragedies.
Shakespeare Untold : Double Bill
Two very different plays, two very different actors. But the same outcome – an audience enthralled.
A tale of grief, loss and discovery. Family history at its most complex and interesting.
A must for anyone who has ever run, thought of running, or wondered why anyone would run, a marathon.
Princess Tim had a party to which we were all invited, had fun, experienced laughter but there was no cake, only glitter sprinkled
Another success from the Cairns’ stable. A must see for all Ned fanciers.
Stop the press! Follow life in the fast (Lois) Lane with this interpid girl reporter!
X marks the spot. Make space for Tom Neenan's latest journey into the unknown ..
The Cherry Orchard: Beyond the Truth
A fantastically bizarre physical theatre piece based on a Chekhov classic.
A ponderous exploration in dramatic form of what it is to betray and be betrayed
Weird and fanciful fairy tale that smells a rat from the very beginning and ends up discarded in the wrong cupboard
Big themes explored beautifully with rich writing, and a strong performance from Maureen Beattie.
The Element In The Room: A Radioactive Musical Comedy About The Life And Death Of Marie Curie
The very height of (science) experimental theatre. Radium: rah-rah-radical ...
The Frantic Canticles of Little Brother Fish
An hour of inspiration, silliness, originality and elegant storytelling.
The Girl Who Fell in Love with the Moon
A fantastically unique and magical piece of physical theatre.
The Gods Are Fallen and All Safety Gone
A gentle, poignant mediation on mother-daughter relationships
The Jennifer Tremblay Trilogy Part I: The List
A beautifully written, wonderfully performed depiction of regret, and obsession.
A charming children’s show that tackles gender stereotyping and being nice to dragons
The Night Shift With Gloria Hole
An insightful telling of a drag queen’s life and her changing role within the community.
Baroque meets blues in this brilliant take on La Serva Padrona, Pergolesi’s comic intermezzo.
A wonderful hour of devised theatre with a charming cast, strong musicianship, and lots of laughs
Stunning storytelling. One to take your inner child to should you not have any real ones to hand.
The Wonderful Discovery of Witches in the County of Lancaster
A bewitching story about power, fear and fanaticism.
Truthfully Improvised law in a courtroom, unlike that kiddy on stuff in a High Court
An explosion of enthusiastic colour illuminating a culture which entrances from your very first experience
Today is my 100th birthday or the disappearance of Ubu Roi
An absurd show, based on an absurd premise filled with wonderful absurdity
An intimate piece of theatre addressing questions of self worth and the possibility of true human connection.
Troublesome People by Jill Haas
A meaningful play about the anguish and discrimination created for marginalised people in World War II.
A whimsical musical comment on one of the most important political movements of the 21st century
Strong performances and excellent production values make for an enjoyable afternoon’s entertainment
An evening of sex that has surprises for all the participants, especially those wanting sex
Wild Bill: Sonnet of a Bardsterd
An intense performance that explores the origins of Shakespeare’s work and his legacy to date.
