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The Kiss

Rabbit's Head Theatre Company

The Kiss

Theatre (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.
Legend of Shadows

Point View Art Association and Shadow Legends Drama Group (Macao/Taiwan)

Legend of Shadows

Children'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.
Letter to Boddah

Watershed Productions

Letter to Boddah

Theatre (Comedy, Drama)

C cubed (main space) venue 50 Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, EH1 2PS
1-26 Aug (not 13) at 13:15 (1hr00)
Tickets £10.50-£12.50 / concessions £8.50-£10.50 / under 18s £6.50-£8.50
Recommended 14+
In the disabled toilet in Tesco we meet Billy and Neil. Wearing combats and carrying enough explosives to blow the place sky high, they examine life and attempt to decide whether extreme violence is the only way to be heard.
Macbeth

Choin Theatre Company (Korea) in association with C theatre

Macbeth

Theatre (Physical Theatre, Dance)

C south (main theatre) venue 58 St Peter's, Lutton Place, EH8 9PE
1-26 Aug at 18:55 (1hr00)
Tickets £10.50-£12.50 / concessions £8.50-£10.50 / under 18s £6.50-£8.50
Recommended 8+
Using puppets, music and dance, one actor embodies Macbeth's story in a chameleonic, humorous, high-octane, uniquely Korean physical performance. Will he lose himself in the shadows of Macbeth's desires? From Korean Theatre Directors' Association 2018 Director of the Year, Cheong-euy Park.
Mark Bunyan: Forty Years Out

Mark Bunyan

Mark Bunyan: Forty Years Out

Cabaret (Comedy, Music)

C aquila (temple) venue 21 Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace
1-26 Aug at 19:05 (1hr00)
Tickets £8.50-£10.50 / concessions £6.50-£8.50 / under 18s £4.50-£6.50
Recommended 14+
Mark Bunyan's retrospective of 40 years as an out gay cabaret performer. ‘One of the great comedians at the piano' (Loose Ends, BBC Radio 4). ‘Don't miss him: he is simply superb' (Scotsman).
Medea

The Morton Players (Guildford High School)

Medea

Theatre (Adaptation, Physical Theatre)

C cubed (main space) venue 50 Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, EH1 2PS
3-10 Aug at 15:45 (1hr00)
Tickets £7.50-£9.50 / concessions £5.50-£7.50 / under 18s £3.50-£5.50
Recommended 12+
In a tale of passion, betrayal, and revenge, the mother that murdered her children finally gives her defence. What drives a woman to infanticide? Who is the person behind the myth? Whose version of history should we believe?
The Merry Wives of Seoul

EDP Theatre Company Soon Chun Hyang University (Korea)

The Merry Wives of Seoul

Theatre (Classical, Comedy)

C south (main theatre) venue 58 St Peter's, Lutton Place, EH8 9PE
11-17 Aug at 11:50 (1hr00)
Tickets £9.50-£11.50 / concessions £7.50-£9.50 / under 18s £5.50-£7.50
Recommended 8+
Koreanised adaptation of Shakespeare's classic. Follow two women who set out to outwit Falstaff, and the plans society makes for them, in this melting pot of K-pop, traditional dance and Western culture.
Moby Dick

Leviathan

Moby Dick

Theatre (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.
My Mate Dave Died

Crux of It Theatre

My Mate Dave Died

Theatre (New Writing, Comedy)

C aquila (temple) venue 21 Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace
1-26 Aug (not 12) at 14:10 (1hr00)
Tickets £8.50-£10.50 / concessions £6.50-£8.50 / under 18s £4.50-£6.50
Recommended 14+
When Dave dies and is sent back to the living, he is only visible to his best friend Jimmy. It soon becomes clear their reunion is more of a curse than a blessing.
Numbers

Mercury Theatre Productions

Numbers

Theatre (Drama, New Writing)

C aquila (temple) venue 21 Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace
1-26 Aug at 17:50 (1hr00)
Tickets £8.50-£10.50 / concessions £6.50-£8.50 / under 18s £4.50-£6.50
Recommended 12+
‘I'm fine' says Jack. ‘Just been a bit under the weather recently.' Set in a counsellor's waiting room, Numbers is an uplifting look at masculinity and mental health in the modern era. Oxford University National tour 2019.
Oud from East to West

Noun (Saudi Arabia)

Oud from East to West

Music (Traditional, International)

C viva (cellar) venue 16 130 George Street/Charlotte Square
31 Jul-13 Aug at 14:30 (0hr50)
Tickets £7.50-£9.50 / concessions £5.50-£7.50 / under 18s £3.50-£5.50
Recommended 0+
Ali Alghrairi presents a unique opportunity to witness the magical sounds of the Oud, playing classics from the Middle East and Europe, in a celebration of the power of music to bring people together.
Purple

The Voice Matters Theatre Company

Purple

Theatre (LGBT, New Writing)

C aquila (studio) venue 21 Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace
1-10 Aug at 19:40 (0hr50)
Tickets £8.50-£10.50 / concessions £6.50-£8.50 / under 18s £4.50-£6.50
Recommended 12+
These days, the options for sexual orientation are endless. But what if your compass is broken and you can't find any orientation at all? Follow the characters of Purple through their awkward, amusing and arduous search for a sexuality.
Redacted Arachnid

Corpus Christi Owlets

Redacted Arachnid

Theatre (New Writing, Comedy)

C aquila (temple) venue 21 Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace
1-17 Aug at 22:40 (1hr00)
Tickets £9.50-£11.50 / concessions £7.50-£9.50 / under 18s £5.50-£7.50
Recommended 12+
A producer fights scripting issues, cast injuries, and kooky creatives to bring Redacted Arachnid to Broadway. Featuring verbatim interviews and hilarious dance routines, this is the play about the real-life musical that went terribly wrong. 'Must-see' (Daily Info).
Sand Fantasy From China

Sanji Sand Art (China)

Sand Fantasy From China

Theatre (Painting, Family)

C south (main theatre) venue 58 St Peter's, Lutton Place, EH8 9PE
14-26 Aug at 15:30 (0hr35)
Tickets £9.50-£11.50 / concessions £7.50-£9.50 / under 18s £5.50-£7.50
Recommended 0+
Traditional Chinese myths and legends are brought to life with music and spectacular modern sand painting, bringing audiences an exceptional and exotic visual spectacle. It's as though it's magic! A wonderful and unpredictable live show.
Shadow

Liam Whitney (New Zealand)

Shadow

Theatre (Physical Theatre, International)

C aquila (studio) venue 21 Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace
14-26 Aug (not 20) at 19:25 (1hr00)
Tickets £8.50-£10.50 / concessions £6.50-£8.50 / under 18s £4.50-£6.50
Recommended 14+
Blindfolded and restrained behind a wall of screens, a journey through podcasts, audio porn and physical exhaustion awaits. A powerful exposure of the dance young men have with mental illness, uncovering that it's indeed okay not to feel okay.
Shakespeare for Breakfast

C theatre

Shakespeare for Breakfast

Theatre (Comedy, Family)

C viva (main house) venue 16 130 George Street/Charlotte Square
31 Jul-26 Aug (not 13) at 10:00 (0hr55)
Tickets £7.50-£9.50 / concessions £5.50-£7.50 / under 18s £3.50-£5.50
Recommended 0+
The Bardic Breakfasters are back! C's sensational Shakespearience returns, for its 28th sell-out year, with free coffee and croissants! A pleasing plethora of pentameter, puns and pastry. Perfect for hardened Bard fans or blank verse virgins.
Shakespeare for Kids: Fools and Bottoms

C theatre

Shakespeare for Kids: Fools and Bottoms

Children'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).
Shakespeare in the Garden: The Comedy of Errors

C theatre

Shakespeare in the Garden: The Comedy of Errors

Theatre (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).
Shakespeare Up Late!

C theatre

Shakespeare Up Late!

Theatre (Comedy, Satire)

C aquila (temple) venue 21 Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace
1-26 Aug (not 13) at 21:35 (0hr50)
Tickets £8.50-£10.50 / concessions £6.50-£8.50 / under 18s £4.50-£6.50
Recommended 14+
The creators of Shakespeare for Breakfast present an all-new comedy, taking absurdity and surrealism to the extreme. From sex dolls to soliloquies, this fusion of highbrow punnery and lowbrow nunnery is a theatrical tour de force.
Skylar MacDonald's Fact Machine

DSG Entertainment

Skylar MacDonald's Fact Machine

Theatre (Stand-Up, Multimedia)

C aquila (studio) venue 21 Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace
1-17 Aug at 20:40 (0hr50)
Tickets £8.50-£10.50 / concessions £6.50-£8.50 / under 18s £4.50-£6.50
Recommended 12+
Skylar loves facts. Or, more accurately, she loves using facts to prove her points. Join her to find out why cancer causes mobile phones and why Italian yoghurt adverts are a force to be reckoned with.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Burklyn Ballet Theatre (New Jersey, USA)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Children's (Ballet, Dance)

C south (main theatre) venue 58 St Peter's, Lutton Place, EH8 9PE
9-17 Aug at 10:30 (1hr00)
Tickets £10.50-£12.50 / concessions £8.50-£10.50 / under 18s £6.50-£8.50
recommended for ages 0+
Burklyn Ballet bring Snow White to life with dazzling costumes and energetic dancing. ‘Very talented' (Evening News). ‘Professional ballet company in microcosm' (Scotsman). ‘Magic, mesmerizing, memorable… not to be missed' (EdinburghGuide.com). 20th Fringe.
(Some)Body

Alyona Ageeva's PosleSlov Theatre (Russia)

(Some)Body

Dance (Devised, Physical Theatre)

C aquila (temple) venue 21 Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace
1-26 Aug (not 12, 19) at 15:25 (0hr50)
Tickets £13.50-£15.50 / concessions £11.50-£13.50
Recommended 16+
What hides underneath nudity? Does a body make us human? Does it have a soul? (Some)Body explores extreme openness and the incomprehensible magic of Eros. ‘Hypnotic' (Guardian). ‘Bold, sensitive and meaningful' (FringeReview.co.uk). ‘Compelling' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com).
The Stander Gang

Me, My Friends and I

The Stander Gang

Theatre (Farce, New Writing)

C aquila (studio) venue 21 Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace
1-10 Aug at 13:20 (1hr00)
Tickets £7.50-£9.50 / concessions £5.50-£7.50 / under 18s £3.50-£5.50
Recommended 12+
A fast-paced, farcical retelling of one of South Africa's most infamous criminals, Andre Stander, the policeman turned gunman. An incredible true story of bank heists, prison breaks and gang notoriety.
Standfast

Not Cricket Productions

Standfast

Events (Interactive, Site-Specific)

C at Makars' Court venue 459 Makars' Court, Lady Stair's Close, Lawnmarket
1-18 Aug (not 5, 12) at 19:30 & 20:00hrs (1hr00)
Group ticket (2-5 participants) £28.00
Recommended 8+
Scotland, 1918. Your mission is to prevent a network of German spies leaking state secrets to the enemy. Inspired by the works of John Buchan, escape room meets theatre in this interactive Edinburgh adventure. Advance booking only, teams of 2-5.
The Struggling Life of an Artist

Hitting Heads Productions

The Struggling Life of an Artist

Theatre (Music, Comedy)

C aquila (studio) venue 21 Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace
1-26 Aug (not 13, 20) at 15:40 (1hr00)
Tickets £8.50-£10.50 / concessions £6.50-£8.50 / under 18s £4.50-£6.50
Recommended 14+
Jessica won't get the role unless she acts sexy. Olivia's book won't get published unless she uses a male pseudonym. A comedy about sexism and the joys of millennial angst, inspired by real events.
Talk

Parrot Theatre Company

Talk

Theatre (Drama, Historical)

C cubed (main space) venue 50 Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, EH1 2PS
11-17 Aug at 14:30 (1hr00)
Tickets £7.50-£9.50 / concessions £5.50-£7.50 / under 18s £3.50-£5.50
Recommended 12+
Bethlem Royal Hospital, 1854. The Criminal Wing for the insane. Two doctors radicalise treatment. Two patients get caught in the crossfire. Based on the life of Richard Dadd, this stylish play asks whether talk can provide a cure?
Taylor & Leigh's Country Blues Night

Taylor & Leigh

Taylor & Leigh's Country Blues Night

Music (Blues, Vocal)

C viva (cellar) venue 16 130 George Street/Charlotte Square
5-7 Aug at 21:15 (1hr15)
Tickets £11.50-£13.50 / concessions £9.50-£11.50 / under 18s £7.50-£9.50
Recommended 0+
Taylor & Leigh return with blistering hot Country Blues. Heather has the voice of an angel with the power of a hurricane. Alex's guitar playing takes your breath away. Original songs. Must-see live act.
Two of a Kind

Me & Mi Theatre Co

Two of a Kind

Theatre (Drama, New Writing)

C aquila (studio) venue 21 Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace
1-26 Aug at 14:35 (0hr55)
Tickets £8.50-£10.50 / concessions £6.50-£8.50 / under 18s £4.50-£6.50
Recommended 14+
How do you know if someone's just a bit down, or if they're really f***ing down? We should do something about it, because they weren't joking when they.… Let's not talk about it. Chlamydia.
Ubu the King

Misanthrope Theatre (Ukraine)

Ubu the King

Theatre (Contemporary, International)

C south (main theatre) venue 58 St Peter's, Lutton Place, EH8 9PE
1-10 Aug at 16:30 (1hr00)
Tickets £10.50-£12.50 / concessions £8.50-£10.50 / under 18s £6.50-£8.50
Recommended 14+
Delightfully deranged and beautifully berserk, Misanthrope Theatre re-ignite the flames of rebellion and fervour that saw Alfred Jarry's play close upon its opening in Paris, 1896. A thrilling synthesis of sound, superbly executed physicality and radical drama.
Viva el Flamenco!

Ricardo Garcia's Flamenco Flow (Spain/Scotland)

Viva el Flamenco!

Music (Flamenco, International)

C viva (cellar) venue 16 130 George Street/Charlotte Square
31 Jul-26 Aug (not 12, 13, 19, 20) at 19:50 (0hr55)
Tickets £11.50-£13.50 / concessions £9.50-£11.50 / under 18s £7.50-£9.50
Recommended 0+
Internationally touring, Spanish Embassy-endorsed, Ricardo Garcia brings ‘Sensational flamenco with an international flavour' **** (Herald, 2016) ***** (Montreal Gazette). ***** (ThreeWeeks). ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). Critic's Choice (Guardian). Critic's Choice (Sunday Herald).
Viva Music!

C presents

Viva Music!

Music (Contemporary, International)

C viva (cellar) venue 16 130 George Street/Charlotte Square
31 Jul-26 Aug (1, 4 Aug at 22:30; 5-8, 11-15, 19-22, 25 Aug at 23:00; 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 Aug at 24:00) (1hr30)
Admission free (except some ticketed or pay what you think events)
Recommended 14+
Jive along to jazz, party to punk rock, tuck into techno with our cherry-picked musical assortment! A powerhouse of DJs, bands and soloists from around the globe. We've got bangers, we've got beats and we've got Brahms.
Vivir: Flamenco Guitar & Dance

Aylin Eleonora (Spain)

Vivir: Flamenco Guitar & Dance

Dance (Dance, Flamenco)

C aquila (studio) venue 21 Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace
10-18 Aug at 18:25 (0hr45)
Tickets £9.50-£11.50 / concessions £7.50-£9.50 / under 18s £5.50-£7.50
Recommended 0+
Guitarist Raul Mannola and dancer Aylin Eleonora bring their vision and tradition to a spectacle of passion and rhythm! Enjoy the sublime beauty of real flamenco, with hints of jazz and contemporary dance. ***** (TheWeeReview.com).
A Voice

Yosis (France)

A Voice

Theatre (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.
Wet

Concha Vidal (Balearic Islands, Spain)

Wet

Theatre (Performance Art, Contemporary)

C viva (main house) venue 16 130 George Street/Charlotte Square
9-26 Aug (not 19) at 14:00 (0hr30)
Tickets £8.50-£10.50 / concessions £6.50-£8.50 / under 18s £4.50-£6.50
Recommended 14+
What is it to be a female painter in an art world ran by men? Drawing upon her personal diaries, internationally renowned artist Concha Vidal embodies Jackson Pollock's relationship with the canvas, Lee Krasner and women at large.
Words That I Never Tell

Ningxia Lisiyao Children's Troupe and Chongqing 303 Cultural Transmission (China)

Words That I Never Tell

Theatre (Contemporary, Family)

C aquila (temple) venue 21 Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace
11-13 Aug at 10:45 (0hr50)
Tickets £8.50 / concessions £6.50 / under 18s £4.50
Recommended 5+
Inspired by Kahlil Gibran's On Parenting, this experimental piece is created by children who poetically stage their thoughts on intergenerational misunderstandings. With their personalities ignored, children are struggling to pursue their life dreams.
Woyzeck

Whitgift Theatre Company

Woyzeck

Theatre (Historical, Drama)

C cubed (main space) venue 50 Brodie's Close, Lawnmarket, EH1 2PS
8-14 Aug at 12:00 (1hr00)
Tickets £7.50-£9.50 / concessions £5.50-£7.50 / under 18s £3.50-£5.50
Recommended 12+
Returning home from war, a young soldier attempts to maintain his grip on reality whilst providing for his lover and illegitimate son. Division and fragmentation rule. Nothing is as it seems. Nobody can be trusted. Georg Buchner's classic updated.
Yellow Submarine

The Fighting Blues (Hong Kong)

Yellow Submarine

Physical (Multimedia, Theatre)

C south (main theatre) venue 58 St Peter's, Lutton Place, EH8 9PE
1-13 Aug at 15:10 (1hr00)
Tickets £10.50-£12.50 / concessions £8.50-£10.50 / under 18s £6.50-£8.50
Recommended 14+
The year is 2046. Those not caught in floods board the Hong Kong Yellow Submarine in search of an oasis. Scintillating and stunning performance featuring fire-dancing, circus, mimetic drama, multimedia, incredible bubble art, accompanied by a live band.
Young Dance From China – A Celebration

Asian Arts Global with Helen O'Grady Drama Academy (China)

Young Dance From China – A Celebration

Physical (Dance, Family)

C south (main theatre) venue 58 St Peter's, Lutton Place, EH8 9PE
4 Aug at 10:00 (1hr00)
Tickets £11.50 / concessions £9.0 / under 18s £7.50
Recommended 0+
A vibrant and joyous dance gala featuring bright visuals, authentic Chinese folk music and the best of young talent from Shanghai and all around China.
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