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Original prints and books from the internationally acclaimed Royal Academician painter and printmaker. Purchases welcome. Admission free. 'One of our great painters and printmakers in superb form' (Andrew Lambirth, Spectator).

A darkly comic, powerful look at young people questioning their country and beliefs. Students trapped in a schoolroom are desperate to escape to attend the repatriation of a soldier killed overseas. Tensions are mounting, and someone needs the toilet.

Tidy sexual health clinic nurses vs Maggie Thatcher, microchip robbers vs drug runners, hand jobs vs Xmas trees. A dark comedy from the creator of Big Sean, Mikey and Me. 'Another slice of true Edinburgh class' (Irvine Welsh).

Immerse yourself in a world of shadowy secrets, mystical dynasties and political intrigue. Or come to this sketch show. 'Slick, impressive sketch comedy' **** (List). 'Side-splittingly funny' **** (ThreeWeeks). 'Staggeringly brilliant' **** (BroadwayBaby.com).

Enduring fairy tale, exploring love, devotion and beauty, reimagined with puppetry and music. For young and old - 100% Walt-free without a talking candlestick in sight. 'Tour de force of remarkable power and complexity' (Sheffield Telegraph). www.paperfinch.co.uk

Beckett at the Festival Beckett and Contemporary Art: Make Sense Who May Derval Tubridy, Goldsmiths, University of London, explores the vibrant interplay between Samuel Beckett’s work and contemporary art with a particular focus on bodies and technology. Chaired by Octavian Saiu. Wednesday 28 August 2.30pm1 hour approximately The Hub Tickets £6 eif.co.uk/beckettevents

Beckett at the Festival Beckett on Film Producer of the Beckett on Film project, Michael Colgan discusses the challenges in creating thisextraordinary film collection. Friday 30 August 12 noon1 hour approximately   The Hub Tickets £6 eif.co.uk/beckettevents

Exhibited beyond a red rope barrier, a woman lies in her bed. A 30 hour durational piece emerging from the current benefits overhaul. The public are invited to talk about the work and its politics in bedside conversations.

How far would you go to seek revenge? Stacey wants an explanation and bloody retribution! She may have gone too far... From the creators of Heroin(e) for Breakfast comes an explosive new play that takes no prisoners! 

Before the rabbit hole, Alice had quite a different, sensible view of the world. Only through her eccentric uncle's imaginative adventures is she able to discover that ordinary people and things in life can become her own Wonderland.