Venue: Institut Francais d'Ecosse
Nathalie Joly is Yvette Guilbert, queen of Parisian cabaret, friend of Freud (Episode 1-1890: even days), precursor of poetry slam and feminism (Episode 2-1900s: odd days). ‘Mischievous and clever repertoire, outstanding performance’ (Ariane Mnouchkine).
Venue: Broughton High School
Witty script and catchy, original songs, Brave Macbeth is a great introduction to Shakespeare for children of all ages. ‘Their energy, commitment blasts through the audience’ (James Bryce, edfringe.com). ‘Brilliant. Absolutely stunned by the professionalism’ (audience review, edfringe.com).
Venue: Pleasance Courtyard
Gary's just turned 40, but he's not bothered. Also, his dad is in fine health. So instead he's written some new jokes. From Mock the Week. 'Master of the one-liner' (Scotsman).
Venue: Assembly Roxy
Winner: Best Performance, Auckland Fringe 2013. A delightfully strange physical comedy about an imaginary friend who makes imaginary friends who make imaginary enemies who make imaginary armies out of imaginary Scotsmen. ‘Impossible not to love’ *** * (Soundpond.net).
Venue: Assembly Roxy
Hello Edinburgh. I have my own TV show in Australia and I have won awards for stand-up. I doubt you've ever heard of them so it's pointless bringing it up. 'Brave, funny and thoroughly entertaining' (Sunday Telegraph).
Venue: Just Festival at St John's
Ever wondered how to fight inequality? What the world would be like without religion? How human trafficking exists in the UK? Join the conversation as we discuss a different issue each day with experts, activists, and faith representatives.
Venue: Quaker Meeting House
A spooky dose of rambunctious storytelling from this award-winning company ****** BroadwayBaby.com Bobby Award 2012; ***** Herald 2011; Independent Critics’ Choice 2010; ***** ThreeWeeks Editor’s Award 2009.
Venue: Pleasance Courtyard
2012 Fosters Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee. ‘His confidence and comic timing would be the envy of the most experienced turn’ (List).
Venue: C venues - C too
In its subtle characterisation and powerful analysis of human dignity under extreme duress, Bent is a truthful and shattering story of love, as it endures the persecution of homosexuals, in 1934 Nazi Germany. Undeniably powerful post-war theatre classic.
Venue: Pleasance Courtyard
Eighth elephantine year! Dinner jackets donned, Tim and Duncan are back for one week only with all the favourites: Gnu, Gasman, Hippopotamus (and some surprises) in their award-winning, hilarious show. 'Marvellous' (Express). 'A certain winner' (Daily Mail).