Category - Storytelling
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Fiddlers on the RampFiddlers on the RampMusic (Musical theatre, Storytelling)C aquila venue 21 Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace
C aquila (studio) 22-26 Aug at 18:25 & C aquila (temple) 24-25 Aug at 20:20 (0hr50) Tickets £8.50-£10.50 / concessions £6.50-£8.50 / under 18s £4.50-£6.50 Recommended 0+ The devil went down to Edinburgh and was defeated by five local boys in fierce fiddlin combat. Now they're taking on the Fringe. Expect radge kangaroos and jumpin sharks! The craziest show in Auld Reekie awaits… |
Artists Collective Theatre (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)Genesis: The Mary Shelley PlayTheatre (Drama, Storytelling)C cubed (main space) venue 50 Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, EH1 2PS
1-26 Aug at 17:05 (1hr10) Tickets £10.50-£12.50 / concessions £8.50-£10.50 / under 18s £6.50-£8.50 Recommended 14+ Lake Geneva, early summer, 1816. Artists Collective Theatre presents the debauched nights that inspired Frankenstein. With a dark intensity that builds to a hair-raising finale, Genesis has received critical acclaim across Canada. |
Irene PossettoIsabelleTheatre (New Writing, Storytelling)C south (main theatre) venue 58 St Peter's, Lutton Place, EH8 9PE
18-26 Aug at 17:35 (0hr50) Tickets £7.50-£9.50 / concessions £5.50-£7.50 / under 18s £3.50-£5.50 Recommended 14+ The story of a young girl who becomes a monster. With spine chilling suspense, this one woman show asks whether evil is inborn or taught? Those who judge books by their cover never dare open them. Will you? |
Rabbit's Head Theatre CompanyThe KissTheatre (Adaptation, Storytelling)C aquila (studio) venue 21 Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace
1-10 Aug at 16:55 (0hr45) Tickets £7.50-£9.50 / concessions £5.50-£7.50 / under 18s £3.50-£5.50 Recommended 12+ When Ryabovitch is mistakenly kissed for the first time, his world is transformed. Brought to life with sharp physical comedy and live music, Chekhov's heartwarming story of two soldiers will have you laughing and crying all at once. |
Point View Art Association and Shadow Legends Drama Group (Macao/Taiwan)Legend of ShadowsChildren's (Puppetry, Storytelling)C south (main theatre) venue 58 St Peter's, Lutton Place, EH8 9PE
18-26 Aug at 13:05 (0hr45) Tickets £10.50-£12.50 / concessions £8.50-£10.50 / under 18s £6.50-£8.50 recommended for ages 0+ Introducing traditional and modern Chinese shadow plays! Mingled with stories from Journey to the West and famous animation figures, learn about shadow play history and the basic techniques of making and manipulating puppets. |
LeviathanMoby DickTheatre (Physical Theatre, Storytelling)C aquila (studio) venue 21 Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace
5-9 Aug at 18:25 (0hr55) Tickets £7.50-£9.50 / concessions £5.50-£7.50 / under 18s £3.50-£5.50 Recommended 8+ Join Captain Ahab and his doomed crew on their voyage for vengeance against the mighty leviathan, the ‘great white whale.' A stunning reinterpretation, invigorated with striking physicality, that gets to the philosophical heart of Melville's American classic. |
C theatreShakespeare for Kids: Fools and BottomsChildren's (Storytelling, Theatre)C viva (main house) venue 16 130 George Street/Charlotte Square
31 Jul-26 Aug (not 13) at 11:20 (0hr50) Tickets £7.50-£9.50 / concessions £5.50-£7.50 / under 18s £3.50-£5.50 recommended for ages 3+ The perfect introduction to Shakespeare's beloved clowns. Expect more adventures, suspense and laughs aplenty. ‘Hidden gem' (FringeReview.co.uk). ‘Capturing the emotional heart' **** (List). |
C theatreShakespeare in the Garden: The Comedy of ErrorsTheatre (Family, Storytelling)C south (gardens) venue 58 St Peter's, Lutton Place, EH8 9PE
31 Jul-26 Aug (not 13) at 17:00 (1hr20) Tickets £8.50-£10.50 / concessions £6.50-£8.50 / under 18s £4.50-£6.50 Recommended 0+ Double the twins and double the fun! A family-friendly production full of sparkling wit, chaos and confusion. Outdoor Shakespeare at its best. ‘Joy to watch' **** (ThreeWeeks). ‘Must see' (FringeReview.co.uk). |
Yosis (France)A VoiceTheatre (Musical theatre, Storytelling)C cubed (main space) venue 50 Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, EH1 2PS
18-26 Aug at 14:30 (0hr55) Tickets £9.50-£11.50 / concessions £7.50-£9.50 / under 18s £5.50-£7.50 Recommended 12+ 1971, Paris: a woman faces a choice. Will she use her influence to speak out about women's rights? With a classic 60s soundtrack, this solo musical charts the rise of Angéle and her career-rocking scandal. |