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Disco dancing to Sinatra, the YMCA to Mozart, and The Twist on chairs. See social dancing reinvented in this charming show that guarantees to intrigue and delight! 'Hilarious gestural deconstruction... performed with verve and panache' (LondonDance.com).

Family Tree is a surreal, emotional comedy that follows a young woman on the first anniversary of her father's death. A story about growing up and grief, punctuated by the absurdity of everyday life.

Instantly plunged into a young man's compelling story of growing up in turbulent Zimbabwe, we live and breathe his extraordinary journey from innocence to escape. A beautifully realised one-man show based on a true story.

Gordon Brown hilariously reveals the darkest secrets of being Prime Minister, the stab-in-the-back plottings, the betrayals and most importantly - the hair gel. Brand new play by Emmy-nominated Scots writer/director Kevin Toolis. www.GordonConfesses.com

Riotously funny, brilliantly silly comic incarnations from the critically-acclaimed star of BBC Radio 4's Sketchorama and Mission Improbable. ‘Endlessly entertaining' **** (Chortle.co.uk), ‘Excruciatingly impressive ... a gem' **** (Fest), **** (BroadwayBaby.com), (**** (New Current), **** (ThreeWeeks).

Think you have a boss from hell? Think women make better bosses? Think again. In this a sparky dark comedy by Mike Bartlett, a female boss interrogates and manipulates one of her luckless underlings with grimly hilarious consequences.

The true story of a woman who changed her life while her sibling changed his gender, and the baby who made it all happen. ‘Engaging, poignant ... the most incredibly riveting tale’ **** (Lennie MacPherson, Guardian, Canada).

Returning to the Fringe for another unmissable year, the beautifully black-tied Gargoyles delight with their fantastic mix of jazz, pop, and Disney! 'Stand-out a cappella of the Fringe' ** *** (FringeReview.co.uk). www.theoxfordgargoyles.co.uk

Riotous comedy cabaret troupe. Astonishing physical skills and orchestrated mayhem. Tiger taming, bullet catching, knife throwing, motorbike madness. Part Monty Python, part Cirque du Soleil. 'Comedy magic' (Independent). 'Laugh out loud entertainment' (Evening Standard). ‘Pure showmen’ (Stage).

Wunderkammer (noun): a cabinet of wonders; where curiosities and rarities are exhibited. Internationally acclaimed Circa return for the first time in four years with a breathless cocktail of circus and cabaret. 'White-hot, funny and sexy' (Stage).