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The Wild Wood of Widdershin is a vocal and cinematic exploration of psychology fantasy. The performance follows 13-year-old Jennet Device's sexual awakening towards her sister, as she condemns her entire family to death.

Extraordinary fusion of traditional and modern music from across the genres. 'Exceptionally dynamic, versatile, charismatic and in total connivance with each other and the general public who took part in this remarkable show' (La Depeche, France). www.awakeproject.com

Edinburgh's biggest and best variety show. The finest Scottish talent and a dazzling array of international A-list entertainers. ‘It would be hard to find a classier show ... funny, sexy and incredibly entertaining’ (WhatsOnStage.com).

This all-singing, all-dancing revue show brings the best of London’s West End to the Fringe. Featuring songs by Schwartz, Lloyd Webber and Sondheim this show will be a hot ticket for all musical theatre lovers!

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

A completely spontaneous improv show, making comedy wonder out of your ideas. Cariad Lloyd (Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee) and Paul Foxcroft (Awesome) together at last. Again. **** (Times).

A raucous hour of satirical stand-up, politics has never been so entertaining. As seen on Russell Howard's Good News (BBC3). As heard on The Now Show (BBC Radio 4). ‘A first class comic’ (Guardian).

All-singing, all-dancing romp through 2,500 years of political philosophy. John Rawls travels back in time in a quest for justice. Oxford University's fastest-ever selling show. 'Energy, ingenuity and intelligence' * * * * * (OxfordTheatreReview.co.uk). www.atojtm.com.

Rich Hall becomes immeasurably funnier if you try not to laugh at him. Because every time you do, a soul somewhere gets trampled. Brand new stand-up show from Montana's deadpan comedy phenomenon. 'Mighty fine stuff' (Independent).

Immersive thriller set in an old room that has been shut up for 30 years. Newlyweds Joseph and Fiona Warding have called three sisters to host a séance: to find out the truth behind his grandfather's brutal murder. www.immer-city.com