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Burklyn Ballet Theatre (New Jersey, USA)Snow White and the Seven DwarfsChildren'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. |
Alyona Ageeva's PosleSlov Theatre (Russia)(Some)BodyDance (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). |
Me, My Friends and IThe Stander GangTheatre (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. |
Not Cricket ProductionsStandfastEvents (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. |
Hitting Heads ProductionsThe Struggling Life of an ArtistTheatre (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. |
Parrot Theatre CompanyTalkTheatre (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 & LeighTaylor & Leigh's Country Blues NightMusic (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. |
Me & Mi Theatre CoTwo of a KindTheatre (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. |
Misanthrope Theatre (Ukraine)Ubu the KingTheatre (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. |
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). |
C presentsViva 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. |
Aylin Eleonora (Spain)Vivir: Flamenco Guitar & DanceDance (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). |
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. |
Concha Vidal (Balearic Islands, Spain)WetTheatre (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. |
Ningxia Lisiyao Children's Troupe and Chongqing 303 Cultural Transmission (China)Words That I Never TellTheatre (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. |
Whitgift Theatre CompanyWoyzeckTheatre (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. |
The Fighting Blues (Hong Kong)Yellow SubmarinePhysical (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. |
Asian Arts Global with Helen O'Grady Drama Academy (China)Young Dance From China – A CelebrationPhysical (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. |