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WELCOME TO GREENSIDE 2017

FINDUS

When the Fringe began in 1947 eight groups arrived in Edinburgh wanting to perform at the International Festival but were refused. Instead of packing their bags and heading home they went ahead and performed on the Fringe of the International Festival. The nature of an open access festival where no one is denied entry was born . At Greenside we’d like to think we still uphold those very basic principles of accessibility and openness - our programme is truly eclectic , wide reaching, covers all genres, all levels of professionalism and encompasses acts from across the globe. We never have (and never will) tell someone that they can’t perform at Greenside due to artistic credibility which is why the programme you see before you is so beautifully varied and we’d like to think really encapsulates what the Fringe should be.

Each and every year we are thrilled to play our part in the biggest Festival in the World and this year is no exception. Not only are we celebrating our biggest ever programme of our #greensidefamily which translates into thousands of individual performances across the Fringe, we’ve also added another Studio space to our Infirmary Street venue which is now one of the powerhouses of open programming at the Fringe right in the heart of the Festival. Enjoy reading what we’ve put together for Fringe 2017 we’re absolutely sure you’ll find something you love. Darren and Tara Greenside Directors

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Greenside atInfirmary StreetVenue 236

Shows performing in Forest Theatre, Olive Studio or Mint Studio

6 Infirmary Street,EdinburghEH1 1 LT0131 618 0758

Greenside atNicolson SquareVenue 209

Shows performingin Emerald Theatre orLime Studio

25 Nicolson Square,EdinburghEH8 9BX0131 618 6967

Greenside atRoyal TerraceVenue 231

Shows performingin Jade Studio

1b Royal Terrace, EdinburghEH7 5AB0131 557 2124

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A Night at the MusicalsEmerald Theatre | Spotlights Show Choir

From showstopping solos to roof-raising ensemble numbers, this show is packed with some of the biggest modern hits from West End and Broadway! Including numbers from Hamilton, Wicked, Aladdin and host of other favourites!

Previews Aug 21 | 18:30 (50m) | £7.00 (£6.00)

Aug 22-26 | 18:30 (50m) | £8.00 (£7.00)

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Bitey and Bertie’s Grand TourEmerald Theatre | ABOP SO Theatre

Bitey and Bertie were the oddest of friends and the oddest of friends have the oddest of adventures. Join Biteymactinyhands an animatronic T-Rex, and his friend Bertie. It’s all going to be marvellously odd!

Aug 4-5, 7-12, 14-19 | 13:50 (50m) | £8.00 (£7.00)

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Chamberlain: Peace in Our TimeEmerald Theatre Searchlight Theatre Company

A Prime Minister who desperately sought peace, and is remembered for ushering in war. Neville Chamberlain in the hour running up to his infamous broadcast to the nation. Evocative live music of WWII throughout.

Previews Aug 4-6 | 15:00 (55m) £5.50 (£4.50 ) (F:£14.00) | £3.50 (Disabled / OAP)

Aug 7-9, 15-19 | 15:00 (55m) £11.00 (£9.00) (F:£30.00) | £7.50 (Disabled / OAP)

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Dance-Forms 74th International Choreographers’ ShowcaseEmerald Theatre Dance-Forms Productions

Dance-Forms Productions is celebrating 16 years of brilliant performances at the Fringe – presenting the cream of the crop of postmodern and multimedia creations, Miami City Ballet stars, and award-winning world-class choreography. dance-formsproductions.com

Aug 7-11 | 09:15 (1h55m) | £12.00 (£6.00) (F:£28.00)

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Death CityEmerald Theatre | Park Gol Box

This is a collaboration of stunt and colour: see the colourful splashes from the spectacular stunt actions. The wild action meets beautiful art. Installation art, martial arts and street dance add more fun in every scene.

Aug 4-12, 14-19, 21-26 20:50 (50m) | £12.00 (£9.00) (F:£20.00)

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Escape 2Emerald Theatre | LCP Dance Theatre

Award-winning professional aerial dance company from London LCP is back with Escape 2, a recreation of its predecessor Escape. Exploring the plight of refugees, Escape 2 is a performance breaking the conventions of pole dancing and silks.

Previews Aug 4-5 11:30 (50m) | £6.00 (£5.00) (F:£20.00)

Aug 7-12, 14-19 11:30 (50m) | £12.00 (£10.00) (F:£32.00)

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Everest CallingEmerald Theatre | Glenalmond

Sunnyhill School wants pupils that push the limits. ‘What’s your Everest?’ is the headmaster’s rallying cry. The results are unexpected; pupil chaos is unleashed. The real Everest is calling students Keldan and Lucy.

Aug 21-26 | 19:40 (50m) | £10.00 (£8.00) (F:£32.00)

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GodspellEmerald Theatre | Shotgun Theatre

One voice unites a community. Not just about faith, Godspell is a vibrant and compelling musical about love, hope, and finding friendship. A triumph of gender blind casting, Shotgun Theatre presents a dynamic reimagining of the Gospel of Matthew.

Previews Aug 4-6 | 18:30 (2h) | £9.00 (£8.00) (F:£30.00)

Aug 7-12, 14-19 | 18:30 (2h) | £12.00 (£10.00) (F:£32.00)

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I Am My Own WifeEmerald Theatre The Unusual Theatre Company

The unbelievable true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a German transvestite caught up in one of the great European dramas of the 20th century.

Aug 4-12, 14-19, 21-26 22:00 (1h50m) | £12.00 (£10.00) (F:£36.00)

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Jason and the Golden FleeceEmerald TheatreChichester College Acting Students

Physical, visual, comedic styles of performance combine together in this retelling of the classic Greek myth. Follow Jason and his Argonauts as he seeks the Golden Fleece to prove his right to be King.

Aug 21-26 | 16:10 (50m) | £8.00 (£6.50) (F:£26.00)

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JJ and the Dancing StickEmerald TheatreJJ and the Dancing Stick

JJ dances to create illusions with magic stick levitations. Three different dancing sticks with short and long strings and lights or just a stick. They rise, fall and float, apparently defying gravity. Be amazed.

Aug 21-25 | 15:10 (35m) | £10.00 (£8.00) (F:£28.00)

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Meet Up Yang Gui Fei Split Away from Tang DynastyEmerald TheatreShowHoppen Musical Production Ltd

Hsiu-Ting Chang, a dance artist, uses modern choreographic language to bring the ancient Han-Tang Dance to life by the love story of emperor’s favorite concubines in Tang Dynasty.

Aug 21-26 | 17:30 (40m) | Free TicketedPay What You Want at the venue

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Mr Laurel and Mr HardyEmerald TheatreSearchlight Theatre Company

The boys are back after a sell-out run last year and rave reviews. The most popular comedy duo of all time observed from the wings during their UK tour. Laughs, songs and classic routines.

Aug 10-12, 14 | 15:00 (55m) | £11.00 (£9) (F:£30.00)£7.50 (Disabled / OAP)

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Peter PanEmerald TheatreThe Talentz Musical Theatre Company

Returning after last year’s sell-out run of Elf, let us whisk you away ‘just beyond the stars’ in Stiles and Drewe’s new musical retelling of this timeless classic. Features a sensational live band. Hook your tickets now!

Aug 21-26 | 11:50 (1h40m) | £6.50 (£4.00) (F:£20.00)

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TeahouseEmerald Theatre | The Y-Y company

A refreshing adaptation of Teahouse, one of the most iconic 20th-century Chinese plays, transformed from realism to hyperrealism.

Aug 14-18 | 16:50 (1h) | £10.00 (£8.00)

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The DreamingEmerald Theatre | Viva and King’s Ely

Fleeing lovers, local am-drams and wild woodlanders, The Dreaming is a magical musical with something for everyone. Set in a village during midsummer’s night, The Dreaming closely follows the plot of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Aug 8-12 | 16:15 (1h50m) | £8.00 (£6.00)

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Two Little BoxesEmerald Theatre | Reallynice

A wordless blend of mime, clowning, dance and acrobatics, Two Little Boxes is a brand-new piece by Reallynice, exploring why on earth men might be the way they are.

Aug 14-19, 21-26 12:40 (Aug 14-19) | 13:50 (Aug 21-26) (50m) £10.00 (£8.00) (F:£24.00)

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Waiting for SpringEmerald Theatre | Stone Jetty Productions

Jack and Annie had the perfect relationship. Now she’s dead, he’s lost and nothing makes sense any more. A funny and moving tale about love, loss, grief and the moments we cling to that help us survive.

Aug 14-19, 21-26 10:15 (1h) | £9.50 (£7.50) (F:£32.00)

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100 Ways to Tie a ShoelaceLime Studio | Forget About The Dog

Following the accident, Kat’s struggling with the basics of everyday life. Could some unusual visitors help? A comedic and imaginative take on the realigning of one person’s mind. Mix-ups, mayhem and muscle memory.

Aug 4-12, 14-19 | 19:40 (55m) | £8.50 (£7.00) (F:£28.00)

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And Then There Were NoneLime Studio | Close Up Theatre

Christie’s masterpiece lures 10 strangers to a remote island, systematically meting out the justice they have each been escaping. Presented by one of the Fringe’s most enduring companies: Close Up Theatre. Sell-out status 2004-2016.

Aug 21-26 | 11:40 (1h45m) | £9.00 (£7.00) (F:£24.00)

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Beasts & BeautiesLime Studio | Grey Dog Theatre Company

Beasts & Beauties erupts in Edinburgh with an explosive blend of magic, monsters and mystery; a musical adventure into unpredictable fairy tales re-imagined by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy. Expect puppets, physical theatre and excessive fiddle playing.

Previews Aug 4-511:30 (55m) | £5.00 (£4.00) (F:£16.00)

Aug 7-12 | 11:30 (55m) | £7.00 (£5.00) (F:£20.00)

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Beethoven in StalingradLime Studio | Arin Production / Teateri

Christmas, 1942. Twelve soldiers’ powerful true stories intertwine with a live remix of Beethoven’s music for violin and electronics. ‘A powerful, profound and poignant piece’ (WhatsOnLive.co.uk). HHHH (BroadwayBaby.com). ‘Highly recommended’ (FringeReview.co.uk). Fringe sell-out show 2015.

Aug 4-12, 14-19 18:30 (Aug 4-12) | 16:10 (Aug 14-19) (50m) | £12.00 (£9.00) (F:£32.00)

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Dead People Don’t Have SecretsLime Studio | Byteback Theatre

Everyone has secrets. Even the dead. So when a group of strangers suddenly end their lives, grief turns to anger and shame as secrets of loved ones come to light. Stunning physical theatre and storytelling.

Aug 7-10 | 12:45 (45m) | £7.00 (£5.00) (F:£20.00) £4.00 (Student / Unemployed / Disabled)

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Death in VeniceLime Studio | Edinburgh Ballet Circle

As the Sirocco winds bring cholera to the Lido and alleyways of Venice, Dr. Aschenbach watches Tadzio swimming in the lagoon... An adaptation of Thomas Mann’s novella with strawberries, umbrellas – and moments of great beauty.

Aug 21-26 | 19:45 (40m) | £10.00

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Girls Like ThatLime Studio | The Theatre School

A naked photo of Scarlett goes viral. Rumours spread across smartphones like wildfire, and her reputation becomes toxic, threatening to shatter the fragile unity of the girls she has grown up with.

Aug 14-19 | 10:15 (1h) | £6.50 (£4.50) (F:£18.00)

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Gun ShowLime StudioTexas Woman’s University Drama

Inspired by recent events, Gun Show presents a kaleidoscope of scenes and vignettes which explore America’s sometimes funny, sometimes ambivalent and oftentimes terrifying relationship with guns.

Previews Aug 4-5 | 10:20 (55m) | £2.00

Aug 7-12 | 10:20 (55m) | £5.00 (£3.00)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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Home Front - Front LineLime Studio | Blackburn Creative Arts

Home Front – Front Line tells the story of WWII through the lives of a young couple, Lizzie and Tom. This multimedia show celebrates love, commitment and faith in the face of separation and conflict.

Aug 14-19 | 18:30 (50m) | Free Ticketed

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In PiecesLime Studio | LS6 Theatre

Harry awakes one morning in the worst way – with a head-shattering hangover. With no memory whatsoever of the night before, he sets out on a mission to piece together how he got into such a sorry state.

Previews Aug 4-6 | 17:25 (50m) | £5.00

Aug 7-12, 14-19 | 17:25 (50m) | £9.00 (£7.00)

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Ladies Who LunchLime StudioClaire Heverin and Florence Kosky

A two halves performance – the first is the play Favours by Julianne Homokay and the second is a devised piece by the two actresses, Claire Heverin and Florence Kosky. Both pieces centre around female relationships.

Aug 21-25 15:10 (40m) | £7.00 (£4.00) | £2.50 (Student)

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Miss Julie, Clarissaand JohnLime StudioPittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company

Inspired by August Strindberg’s 1888 drama, Miss Julie, playwright Mark Clayton Southers relocates the action to Reconstruction Era Virginia. The dangerous attraction between the landowner’s daughter and his top servant takes on new shades.

Aug 8-12, 14-19, 21-2621:00 (1h40m) | £15.00 | £10.00 (Student)

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My Life with DorisLime Studio | Sarah Laing

We all have our idols and for one girl growing up it was a star from a bygone age. Let Sarah Laing take you on a sentimental journey through the life of Doris Day.

Previews Aug 4-6 | 15:00 (50m) | £5.00

Aug 7-12, 14-19 | 15:00 (50m) | £10.00 (£8.00)

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Next!Lime Studio | Artefacts

Next! is a gritty, thought-provoking and poignant comedy illustrating the trials and tribulations of three unequivocally unique and extraordinary individuals. Enjoy their hilarious and calamitous excursions into love, life, loss and the search for whatever might be next...

Aug 22-26 10:20 (50m) | £5.00 | £4.00 (Student / Unemployed / OAP)

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Play SomethingLime Studio | Stage Write

Two men meet in a club. To tell you their story they ask the DJ to play something. Something to make love to, split up to, celebrate, cry, and to play the Forever Song. Songs for us all. HHHH (britishtheatre.com)

Aug 14-19 | 13:45 (1h) | £10.00 (£8.00)

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Sad GirlsLime Studio | Troika Theatre

After hard hits of humiliation and rejection, three friends Miley, Lottie and Flo find themselves in Miley’s aunt’s basement, having kidnapped former X-Factor winner Charlie McKinnan. A play about love, friendship and famous pop singers.

Aug 21-26 | 13:50 (55m) | £8.00 (£6.00) (F:£22.00)

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standingOUTstandingLime Studio Lucia August / EverybodyCanDance

‘A dancer of tremendous joy’ (Fest, 2014). Award-winning show has new works and old favourites! Intimate storytelling in movement and spoken word. Expand your ideas of who can beautifully dance, regardless of age or size! www.luciaaugustdance.com

Previews Aug 4-6 | 16:10 (55m) | £4.00

Aug 7-12 | 16:10 (55m) | £8.00 (£6.00) (F:£26.00)

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Sylvia Plath, Your Words Are Just DustLime Studio | The Bathtub Heroine

Delve into the world of harrowing poet, Sylvia Plath. This debut one-woman show beckons to life the dark and daring confessions of the feminist icon in a bewitching piece of new writing.

Aug 21-26 | 18:30 (50m) | £10.00 (£8.00)

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Teresa di MaggioLime Studio | Ass. Cult. La Pietra di Luna

Teresa di Maggio is the story of the unfaithful love of a woman of high society. But will the initial passion really turn into the great love of her life?

Aug 21-26 | 17:20 (50m) | £15.00 (£10.00) (F:£20.00)

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The BothyLime StudioLambs to the Slaughter Productions

Scotland. Post Great War. Three men of different societal class bunker down in a bothy telling stories of war and philosophising about life thereafter. Only to be joined by a further visitor who sets dark events in motion...

Aug 21-26 | 16:10 (50m) | £2.00

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WoyzeckLime Studio | FramBag

Woyzeck ekes out a living on a meagre wage, earning pennies by eating peas for a dodgy clinical trial, while his wife cheats on him and everyone finds him pathetic. It’s enough to drive a person mad!

Aug 14-19 | 12:40 (50m) | £7.00 (£6.00) (F:£20.00)

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1984Forest Theatre | The King’s School

The King’s School’s sixth-form theatre company present a fresh and contemporary version of Orwell’s dystopian classic 1984.

Aug 23-26 | 15:00 (55m) | £5.00

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A Different Way HomeForest TheatreThe Unusual Theatre Company

In this deeply moving and astutely observed play, two monologues from two members of a small family in a small, closely knit north-England town tell a powerful story from two wildly different perspectives.

Aug 4-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-2612:25 (1h10m) | £12.00 (£10.00) (F:£36.00)

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A Tale of TwoForest Theatre | CHMS

Imagination, adventure and heartache intertwine to tell a beautiful story of childhood friendship. Brought to life by original music and dance, this charming and intimate piece is perfect for all ages.

Previews Aug 14-15 11:25 (50m) | £6.00 (£5.00) (F:£16.00)

Aug 16-19, 21-26 | 11:25 (50m) | £9.00 (£7.00) (F:£24.00)

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CashmereForest Theatre | October Boy Productions

A brand-new musical set in our body image obsessed future. Come and take a peek behind the doors of Sedierre and see what generations of plastics have created. Not for the faint-hearted.

Aug 14-19 | 21:55 (1h) | £9.00 (£7.50) (F:£26.00)

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Communism: The Musical!Forest Theatre | Lancaster Offshoots

Join Karl Kommufist as he navigates the evil capitalist island of Dollaropolis! Karl and his friends set off on a mission left by his communist mother to save the world and find themselves at the same time.

Aug 4-12 | 17:15 (1h) | £10.00 (£9.00) (F:£24.00)

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CursedForest Theatre | The Samurai! Company

Divine punishment. Guilt. Bloodshed. The story of the House of Atreus (the most haunting tale of Greek mythology) is revived in this bold production. From Agamemnon to Orestes, the family’s fate is now in your hands.

Aug 21-26 | 20:45 (1h) | £9.00 (£7.00) (F:£24.00)

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Dark SatanicForest Theatre | Breathe Out Theatre

England, 1823. A changing world. Helen works their farm alone while her husband toils in the factories of a newly industrialised Manchester. As the harsh winter bites, Helen realises it isn’t only the world that’s changing, it’s her.

Aug 21-26 | 18:30 (50m) | £7.00 (£6.00) (F:£22.00)

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Elaine Davidson’s Kinky FreakshowForest Theatre | Elaine Davidson

A rare opportunity to see life-time Guiness World Record holder Elaine Davidson – the world’s most pierced woman – up close and personal, doing what she does best.

Aug 21-26 | 22:00 (50m) | £10.00 (£8.00)

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Fox and Hound Presents Tennessee Williams’ Ivan’s Widow and Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me ListenForest TheatreFox and Hound Theatre Company

Ivan’s: A widow struggles to differentiate between fantasy and reality. Talk to Me: A couple in eternal repetition, accepting the unalterable.

Previews Aug 4-6 | 13:45 (1h) | £7.00

Aug 7-12, 14-19, 21-26 | 13:45 (1h) | £11.00 (£9.00)

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Frigid: A Musical Worth Melting ForForest Theatre Napier University Drama Society

Do you want to see a show... man? Returning after their sell-out 2016 Fringe run, Napier University Drama Society presents an all-singing, all-dancing original parody of Frozen and the Disney universe!

Previews Aug 4-518:25 (55m) | £7.00 (£5.00) (F:£20.00)

Aug 6-12, 14-19 18:25 (55m) | £10.00 (£8.00) (F:£20.00) | £6 (Child)

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Just Like the MoviesForest TheatreKingdom Theatre Company

Mary is a dancer seeking new challenges. Movies or television perhaps? Her boyfriend is not too keen, maybe a rethink there too? Comedy, new original songs and colourful Scottish dancing in this premiere musical.

Aug 4-12, 14-19, 21-26 19:35 (55m) | £11.00 (£9.00) (F:£36.00)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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LeafForest Theatre | Potter & Wagner

Mark is a chemical engineer. He loves chess. Unfortunately, his story is constantly interrupted by chaotic sketches: French discos, period dramas, a sad potato...? Leaf is possibly the theatrical spawn of Monty Python and the Mighty Boosh. Brace yourself...

Previews Aug 4-5 23:10 (50m) | £5.00 (£4.00) (F:£18.00)

Aug 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 23:10 (50m) | £10.00 (£8.00) (F:£36.00) Aug 12, 19, 2623:10 (50m) | £11.00 (£9.00)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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Rising Stars - A Youth Music ShowcaseForest Theatre | Canongate Youth

After a packed out show last year, Canongate Youth’s local young musicians are back to wow the crowds with their talent. Performances will include well known covers as well as original songs and music.

Aug 2 | 19:50 (1h) | Free Ticketed

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Letters from EarthForest TheatreNewGround Theatre Dance Company

If you were Earth... what would you say to us humans? Fuses contemporary dance, art and spoken word from Earth’s viewpoint – from previously gathered public response. Real-time written and visual audience perspective welcomed.

Aug 8-12 | 11:30 (40m) | £10.00 (£8.00) (F:£30.00)

Aug 8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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One Good SoulForest Theatre | Blue Coat Productions

What does it mean to be good? Inspired by Brecht’s The Good Person of Szechwan, One Good Soul is a lively new musical and a highly cynical dark comedy of human affairs. Hugely entertaining.

Aug 14-19, 21-26 | 17:15 (55m) | £10.00 (£8.00)

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Simon Currie’s 6plus1Forest Theatre | Simon Currie’s 6plus1, New Orleans meets ska and comedy

Simon Currie’s 6plus1 is a band of seven musicians playing New Orleans jazz, mixing in funk, and ska styles with two saxes, two trumpets, trombone, tuba and drums. Music is presented with comedy and fun.

Aug 14-19 | 15:05 (45m) | £9.00 (£7.00) (F:£24.00)

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The Merry Wives of WindsorForest Theatre | Chang Moon

We are coming to the Festival Fringe with our unique Korean style. Based on The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare, it includes Korean traditional music, costume, and dancing. A word doesn’t matter here.

Aug 15-19 | 10:20 (50m) | £8.00 (£6.00) (F:£16.00)

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The Mystery at Ginger Creek: An Interactive AdventureForest Theatre Panto-What?! Theater Comapny

Welcome to Ginger Creek, where perplexing events are the norm. Join two cowboys as they run from the law and suffer from amnesia. Their lives depend on you proving their innocence.

Aug 4-12 | 10:15 (1h) | Advance: £9.00 (£7.00) (F:£20.00)Pay What You Want at the venue

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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The Tale of the TailForest Theatre | BSC

A story of one child’s life weaving in and out of time and place. Through words and music we explore the consequences of being an outsider and the journey towards self-belief.

Aug 7-11 | 14:55 (1h) | £6.00 (£3.00) (F:£14.00)

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Trumpus Interruptus: The Impeachment of Donald J TrumpForest Theatre | Mea Culpa Theater Co

After a constitutional crisis of truly nuclear proportions, Donald Trump has been in hiding – until now. In this post-truth comedy, a journalist and ex-president will battle to determine history itself.

Aug 4-12 | 21:55 (1h) | £8.00 (£6.00)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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War of the SpermsForest Theatre | Irstead Theatre

Nine sperms. One egg. One winner. Irstead Theatre presents The Great Sperm Race in an achingly funny fashion with this sweet and salty comedy about our earliest selves. Come get a load of this.

04-Aug | 20:45 (1h) | £6.00 (£5.00)

Aug 5, 7-12, 14-19 | 20:45 (1h) | £8.00 (£7.00)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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Whore: A Kid’s PlayForest Theatre | Squire Lane Theatrical

Set against the backdrop of small-town gossip amplified by social media, limitless shame and the hellfire of confession, this is a darkly funny account of the pressures to be normal and exceptional in a hostile world.

Previews Aug 4-6 16:05 (55m) | £6.00 (£5.00) (F:£20.00)

Aug 7-12, 14-19, 21-26 16:05 (55m) | £12.00 (£11.00) (F:£44.00)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)16:05 (55m) | £10.00 (£9.00) (F: £36.00)

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Dahling, You Were MarvellousInfirmary Bar | Les Siege of Herons

Located in the venue’s bar, immerse yourself in Berkoff’s biting parody which pokes fun at the pretensions of thespians and the superficial nature of their lifestyle. Dahling, there is a free glass of Prosecco too!

Aug 7-12 | 12:45 (1h) | £8.50 (£5.50) (F:£20.00)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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A Touch of Mrs RobinsonIvy Studio | Fiona Coffey

She seduced The Graduate and became a legend in her own leopard print – now we hear Mrs Robinson’s untold story. Dashing musicians, 60s pop and a surprisingly inspirational message from cinema’s greatest cougar! www.atouchofmrsrobinson.com

Previews Aug 4-6 17:15 (55m) | £8.00 (£6.00) (F:£24.00)

Aug 7-12, 14-19, 21-2617:15 (55m) | £11.00 (£9.00) (F:£36.00)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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Bone WomanIvy Studio | Imani G Alexander

Somewhere in the desert borderlands, the bone woman wanders, collecting wolf bones and fragments of long-forgotten histories. Tales of courage, sacrifice and renewal from women whose voices reach beyond the veil. Every bone tells a story. www.bonewomantheplay.com

Previews Aug 4-621:55 (55m) | £5.00 (£4.00) (F:£14.00)

Aug 7-12, 14-19, 21-26 21:55 (55m) | £10.00 (£8.00) (F:£26.00)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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Cold Fronts and Hot Flushes: The Short Stories of Kevin SpaceyIvy Studio | Buttered Toast

‘wonderful comic timing and flawless physicality’ (thebubble.org.uk) Four-time Durham Drama Festival award-winner follows a ghostwriter and his flatmate create the greatest book ever written: short stories about love, religion, friendship and spiders. Except they didn’t write a single word. Kevin Spacey wrote it.

Previews Aug 4-6 | 19:30 (1h) | £7.50 (£6.00) (F:£20.00)

Aug 7-12, 14-19 | 19:30 (Aug 7-12) | 12:30 (Aug 14-19) (1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (F:£28.00)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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Confessions of a Personal TrainerIvy Studio | Katie Kopajtic

Katie has a love/hate relationship with training thanks to the horrible clients who have stolen her heart. This show is a behind the scenes look at luxury fitness and the unique relationships that blossom within.

Aug 4-12, 14-19, 21-26 | 15:00 (45m) | £10.00 (£8.00)£6.00 (Student) (F:£20.00)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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Death Part 7: The Last WordIvy Studio | Jack Trinco

You’ll die laughing at this outrageous show about the thing we all have in common. Featuring personal stories and killer songs, this is the show people are dying to see.

Previews Aug 4-6 | 13:45 (50m) | £8.00 (£7.00)£6.00 (Student / OAP) (F:£24.00)

Aug 7-12, 14-19, 21-26 | 13:45 (50m)£8.00 (£7.00) | £6.00 (Student / OAP) (F:£24.00)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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Isobel Holly with Tyler J SpicerIvy Studio | Isobel Holly

Isobel is a young talent with enviable vocal prowess. Performing with upcoming bassist Tyler, the pair create a magical blend of soulful groove combined with heartfelt, story-driven lyricism, truly offering something for all tastes.

Aug 21-26 | 18:30 (45m) | £6.00 (£5.00) (F:£20.00)

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Maria OrnataIvy Studio Bewilderness Theatre Company

In this one-man show, a supernatural narrator tells the tale of how the gods will handle mortals toying with the forces of the universe by creating an artificial sun. The fabric of reality is at stake.

Aug 4-6, 8-12, 14-19, 21-26 11:20 (Aug 4-6, 8-12, 21-26) | 10:10 (Aug 14-19) (1h) £8.50 (£6.50)

Aug 8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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Pistorius: A Shakespearean TragedyIvy StudioThe Mermaids Performing Arts Fund

Pistorius: A Shakespearean Tragedy performs the worldwide scandal on an Elizabethan stage. In homage to some of Shakespeare’s greatest works, the play unites the audience with the past under a historic appetite for a fallen hero.

Aug 14-19, 21-26 | 19:30 (1h) | £7.00 (£6.00) (F:£24.00)

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Spirit of the DaneIvy Studio | Theatre for a Small Space

Hamlet is the most produced play in the world and all the mental attention brings the character Hamlet to life for the audience – and he’s not happy about it!

Aug 4-12, 14-19, 21-2612:30 (Aug 4-12, 21-26) | 11:20 (Aug 14-19) (1h) £8.00 (£6.00) | £5.00 (Student / OAP) (F:£20.00)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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Teresa di MaggioIvy Studio | Ass. Cult. La Pietra di Luna

Teresa di Maggio is the story of the unfaithful love of a woman of high society. But will the initial passion really turn into the great love of her life?

Aug 4-12, 14-19 | 18:25 (50m) | £15.00 (£10.00) (F:£20.00)

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The Alien Chicken Remembers GalateaIvy Studio | Mofsec

The Alien Chicken Remembers Galatea is a deconstruction of John Lyly’s Galatea. Using female-focused storytelling and dynamic movement, Mofsec examines a society that systemically sacrifices women to monsters. Will our lovers escape their fate?

Aug 4-12, 14-19, 21-26 | 20:45 (50m) | £15.00 (£7.50)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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The Barista ChroniclesIvy Studio | Maria Humphreys

Will Poppi allow the hipster world of the barista to turn her into a twisted bitter wreck, or should she just dive into the melting pot of wisdom her customers comically provide? @MadeinAdelaideAustralia

Aug 14-19, 21-26 | 23:05 (45m) | £10.00 (£8.00)

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WombmatesIvy Studio | Full Pelt Theatre

Wombmates, an ultra sound, bizarre new comedy following two Geordie babies from conception to delivery. They play, discover and explore but when their nine months are up, is there really life after birth? ‘Perfect festival fodder’ HHHH (LondonPubTheatres.com).

Previews Aug 4-6 | 16:05 (50m) | £8.00 (£6.00)

Aug 7-12, 14-19, 21-26 | 16:05 (50m) | £9.00 (£7.00)

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A Level Playing FieldMint Studio45 Degrees Theatre Company

A fast-paced dramatic/comedic representation of the stresses of 21st-century student life. Within a caged classroom where 11 students spend exam isolation, the play comically approaches the flaws of school relationships, education and society.

Aug 21-26 | 13:50 (50m) | £6.00 (£5.00) (F:£20.00)

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A Matter of RaceMint Studio | Zakiya Theatre Company

We meet two girls living identical lives, the only difference being the colour of their skin. Through physical theatre and spoken word, we explore just how much their race effects their treatment in today’s society.

Aug 21-22, 24-2611:35 (45m) | £8.00 (£5.00) (F:£20.00)

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Beautiful Little FoolMint Studio | Close Up Theatre

No one epitomised 1920s hedonism more than Zelda Fitzgerald. Lauded as the first American flapper, reliance on booze, glamour, sex and her novelist husband ultimately sent her into an explosive downwards circle of depression and creative repression.

Aug 21-26 | 15:00 (50m) | £8.00 (£6.00)

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Chicago’s Stand-Up ShowcaseMint Studio | Brendon Lemon and Chicago’s Best Stand-Up Comedians

America’s premier city for up-and-coming comedians sends its best and brightest. New comedians every night from the Windy City to blow you away. Featuring comedians from The Laugh Factory, Zanies, The Comedy Bar and other Chicago landmarks!

Aug 4-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-26 23:05 (1h) | £5.00 (£2.50) (F:£10.00)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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Emerald BoyMint Studio | UWE Drama Society

Emerald Boy – three friends, a police officer and an alien walk into a bar. Not in that order though. Chaos ensues. A dark comedy set to shake the very foundations of the immediately local area. Get ready.

Aug 14-19 | 15:00 (45m) | £5.00 (£4.00)

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Fox and Hound Presents 1 in 2 ChanceMint Studio Fox and Hound Theatre Company

Life is repeating itself, what are the chances? Gemma is diagnosed with the same cancer that killed her mum, how will her dad cope? Chemotherapy will help in more ways than one.

Previews Aug 4-6 | 16:05 (1h) | £6.00

Aug 7-12, 14-19, 21-26 | 16:05 (1h) | £10.00 (£8.00)

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FreshersMint Studio | Six Toes Theatre Company

New town. New people. Students. Drugs. One’s first night at University is often a memorable one, but will it be for the right reasons?

Aug 14-18 | 17:20 (50m) | £7.00 (£6.00) (F:£22.00)

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Hung UpMint Studio | Lucy Evans, Georgia Redgrave, Shqipdon Osmani

Suzy is randomly visited by her ex-husband and his new girlfriend. Suzy is completely fine about the ensuing situation that – to others – might be uncomfortable. Come and watch it. You might laugh.

Aug 7-12 | 19:45 (45m) | £5.00 (£4.00 Student)

Aug 7 (2-4-1 Dates)

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HyperthymesiaMint Studio | Cece Otto

Can you remember every day of your life? There are 12 known people in the world who are able to remember the events of any given date with stunning and accurate detail. Come experience the power of the brain.

Previews Aug 4-6 11:30 (50m) | £5.00 (£3.00) (F:£10.00)

Aug 7-12, 14-19 | 11:30 (50m) | £8.00 (£6.00) (F:£20.00) (Aug 7-10, 14-17) | £9.00 (£7.00) (F:£26.00) (Aug 11-12, 18-19)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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Joy Donze: 13 and Not PregnantMint Studio | Squire Lane Theatrical

With 90s musical dance tantrums, heartbreaking journal entries and the severing of dolls’ heads, an aggressively hormonal Midwestern US 90s pre-teen navigates her erratically evolving girlhood.

Previews Aug 4-620:50 (50m) | £5.00 (£4.00) (F:£16.00)

Aug 7-12, 14-19, 21-26 | 20:50 (50m) | £8.00 (£7.00) (F:£28.00) (Aug 7-8, 14-17) | £10.00 (£9.00) (F:£36.00)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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Kara SevdaMint Studio | Now What Theatre

Celia and Rhys are waiting for the train – the last train that will ever run from Paris to Rome. But so are thousands of others, and the lottery has yet to begin.

Previews Aug 4-5 | 22:00 (50m) | £7.00

Aug 7-12, 14-19, 21-26 | 22:00 (50m) | £9.00

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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Marni - The Secret Voice of HollywoodMint Studio | Gin Palace Productions

Marni Nixon was the premier dubbing artist for the biggest stars in Hollywood. Gin Palace Productions bring you the story of one of the greatest singers you may never have heard of...

Previews Aug 4-6 | 12:35 (1h) | £6.00 (£5.00) (F:£14.00)

Aug 8-12 | 12:35 (1h) | £10.00 (£9.00) (F:£20.00)

Aug 8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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Myrtle Throgmorton: Stuffed and MountedMint Studio | Jennie Chalmers

Ancient heckler and original bag-for-life, Myrtle is blethering on about giddy aunts, Creamola Foam, penguins and much else. Supported by Jennie Chalmers, Richard Bailey, Colin Brockie, surprise guests and sturdy gussets. ‘Very, very funny’ (STV).

Aug 4-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-26 | 18:25 (55m)£10.00 (£9.00) | £5.00 (Student / Unemployed / Disabled / Child)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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TalkaboutMint Studio | MonkeyMac

Four people sit in a room, sharing the same drink, having the same conversation, aware that if they stop talking there will be hell to pay.

Aug 21-25 | 12:45 (45m) | £8.00 (£6.00) (F:£24.00)

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That FaceMint Studio | Quirky Bird Theatre

A ‘sincere and delicately nuanced production’ (FemaleArts.com) of this outstanding and challenging debut from Polly Stenham, which ripped onto the Royal Court stage in 2007. ‘Remarkably confident and exuberantly theatrical. Crammed with... pitch black humour’ (Times).

Previews Aug 4-6 | 13:50 (50m) | £5.00

Aug 7-11 | 13:50 (50m) | £8.00 (£7.00) (F:£28.00)

Aug 7 (2-4-1 Dates)

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The Penelopiad by Margaret AtwoodMint StudioMaiden Voyagers Portsmouth High School

Witness this vibrant sixth form ensemble in Atwood’s pithy reworking of the Odysseus legend. Through words, song and stylised movement, they movingly dramatise the story from the viewpoint of Penelope and her wronged maids.

Aug 7-11 | 10:20 (50m) | £6.00 (£4.00) (F:£16.00)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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The Teeth of HarosMint Studio | Cowards and Kings

The Teeth of Haros follows the recently deceased Malcolm on a dream-like journey through purgatory and memories of his last day alive as he searches for his daughter Anna.

Aug 14-19, 21-26 | 19:35 (1h) | £8.00 (£4.00)

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The Tinder TalesMint Studio | The King’s Players

A narcissistic toothbrusher. A man too attached to his dog. A girl still attached at the umbilical cord to her mother. Who is the Tinder match behind your screen? Join us on an (optionally) interactive fly-on-the-wall date.

Aug 14-19, 21-2612:40 (Aug 14-19) | 17:20 (Aug 21-26) (40m) | Free Ticketed

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Tomfoolery’s Beans on Toast Kids ShowMint Studio | Tomfoolery

Following his hugely successful tour in the south of England, Tomfoolery has revamped his action-packed show for his Fringe debut! Bursting with magic, silliness, music and much more for all the family!

Previews Aug 4-6 15:00 (50m) | £4.00 (£3.00) (F:£12.00)

Aug 7-12 | 15:00 (50m) | £8.00 (£6.00) (F:£12.00)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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Welcome Question MarkMint Studio | Nomadians

A devised, autobiographical theatre performance exploring the themes of home and migration by staff, MA and PhD students at Anglia Ruskin University. It interweaves the actors’ personal experience of home and migration.

Aug 14-19 | 13:45 (1h) | £9.00 (£7.00) (F:£20.00)

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Baby Mama: One Woman’s Quest to Give Her Child to Gay PeopleOlive Studio | Mariah MacCarthy

‘Funny, moving, unapologetically candid’ (Time Out NY). One birth mother’s adoption journey, from conception to placement with a gay couple. Along the way: orgies, burlesque, goodbyes. Bring hankies.

Aug 4-12 | 19:45 (1h) | £10.00 (£7.00)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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ChatroomOlive Studio | Les Siege of Herons

Six teenagers communicate anonymously and only through the internet. This chilling premise makes for a laugh-out-loud, compelling but ultimately uplifting play that tackles the issues of teenage life head-on. Relevant, thought-provoking and bitterly funny.

Aug 7-12 | 11:30 (55m) | £7.50 (£5.00) (F:£20.00)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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CognitionsOlive Studio | SpeakUp Theatre

I have them too. Faulty cognitions.’ Cognitions examines the effect of bipolar disorder on family life, as Joanna and her daughter Niamh face every challenge together. A play about co-dependency, relationships and learning to be OK on your own.

Aug 4-5, 7-12, 14-1918:40 (55m) | £6.00 (£5.00) (F:£20.00)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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Dark MatterOlive Studio | Vertebra Theatre Company

Alfie, an elder astrophysicist with dementia, guides us into his universe. Star constellations and black holes merge in a race against the clock to discover meaning. “Beautifully done”HHHHH FringeReview

Aug 22-26 | 18:40 (50m) | £10.00 (£8.00) (F:£24.00)

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Girls Will Be GirlsOlive Studio | Chucked Up Theatre

Seven envelopes from Oxford University wind their way towards seven girls hoping to forget about tomorrow’s news. Embarking on the assignment of becoming women; they’re caught between demanding body images, phallocentric sexual experiences and academic expectations.

Aug 14-19, 21-26 | 11:40 (50m) | £10.00 (£8.00)

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Harry Poppers and the Deathly SwallowsOlive Studio | TwoBox Productions

You may have heard a similar story before, but ours is a very different journey. Join Harry, Ron and Hermione on their quest to defeat the dastardly drag queen Lady Voldemort

Aug 14-19, 21-2622:05 (1h) | £12.50 (£10.00) | £8.50 (Student) (F:£24.00)

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Hi. (Entering Burned Area)Olive Studio | Theatre Infinite

One clown. One world. Mysterious mysteries. Join Rodeo Debbie as she renders a tragicomic love letter to human struggle with footnotes on marshmallows, volcanoes and philosophical fire. For old souls only.

Previews Aug 4-6 | 12:55 (50m) | £4.00

Aug 7-12, 14-19, 21-26 | 12:55 (50m) | £8.00 (£6.00)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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LunacyOlive Studio | Dipityfest

Lunacy. Rosenhan’s study. How do you show you’re sane in an insane situation? Do you like babies? Do you like broccoli? Can you photosynthesise? What is 10 and 10 and 10 and 10 and 10? Free Show.

Aug 25, 26 | 14:00 (45m) | Free Non-ticketed

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Nora and JimOlive Studio | LILT

James Joyce is in Dublin; Nora Barnacle is in Trieste. He thinks she’s been lying; she knows he’s been lying. Passion, obsession and betrayal haunt this story of a great Irish writer and his lifelong companion.

Aug 21-26 | 19:45 (1h) | £9.00 (£7.00) (F:£20.00)

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Occam’s ChainsawOlive Studio | Aireborne Theatre

Five of them carried out the robbery. Only four made it back. Someone knows something, one of them has betrayed the rest. No one is safe from accusation, as they await the dreaded arrival of The Boss.

Previews Aug 5 | 17:30 (50m) | £4.50 (£3.50)

Aug 4-9, 11-12, 14-16, 18-19, 21-23, 25-26 17:30 (50m) | £9.00 (£7.00)

Aug 7 (2-4-1 Dates)

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Over the Garden FenceOlive Studio | Haylo Theatre

A runaway turkey, gossiping neighbours, uncovered memories. A fast-paced, uplifting and emotional roller-coaster ride on the topic of dementia. Join these two women who will have you laughing one minute and crying the next.

Aug 14-19 | 19:45 (55m) | £8.00 (£6.00) (F:£20.00)

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Paper DollOlive Studio | Weird Sisters

Jen and Rog are celebrating their anniversary. Their toast turns deadly when she tempts him into violence, and he tries to save their marriage with an unbelievable gift. Be careful what you wish for, you might get it.

Previews Aug 4-621:00 (50m) | £8.00 (£6.00) (F:£20.00)

Aug 8-12, 15-19, 22-2621:00 (50m) | £8.00 (£6.00) (F:£20.00)

Aug 8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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PartyOlive Studio | Ball Pit Theatre

In deepest Suburbia, five young idealists have decided to set up a new political party to save the world from itself. A play about small minds tackling big issues – all from a garden shed.

Previews Aug 5-6 15:10 (55m) | £8.00 (£5.00) (F:£20.00)

Aug 7-9 | 15:10 (55m) £9.00 (£7.50) (Aug 7-8) | £8.00 (£7.00) (F: £24:00) (Aug 9)

Aug 7-8 (2-4-1 Dates)

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RevolutionOlive Studio | Teatrozeta

Naples, 1647. Masaniello leads the first popular revolt of the modern era. Russia, 1917. The proletarian revolution overthrows the czar and ushers in communism. Edinburgh, 2017. One actor explores what it means to be free.

Previews Aug 14 | 23:15 (1h) | £5.00

Aug 15-19, 21-26 | 23:15 (1h) | £11.00 (£9.00)

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The Future of DesireOlive Studio | Neil Frude

Human desires are often stimulated and satisfied in very strange ways. A hilarious romp through the past and (robotic?) future of love, lust and gluttony, by an award-winning psychologist.

Previews Aug 4-5 | 22:10 (45m) | £5.00 (£3.00)

Aug 7-12 | 22:10 (45m) | £8.00 (£5.00)

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The LocalOlive Studio | Try This At Home

When Liz’s pub comes under threat from a property developer, she gathers her regulars to try to save The Local. A new musical about community, change and the demise of the Great British pub.

Previews Aug 4-6 | 14:00 (55m) | £5.00 (£4.00)

Aug 7-12, 14-19 | 14:00 (55m) | £8.00 (£7.00) (F:£20.00)

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Roald in ClayPottery Studio Scottish Potters Association

Inspired by the characters of Roald Dahl, come and make a Wonka pot on the potter’s wheel, or handcraft a Matilda, a giant peach, or even an enormous crocodile! From the makers of Mad Hatters. Age 5-105.

Aug 5-11 | 11:00, 12:30 (1h) | £5.00 (£4.00) (F:£16.00)

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‘Undoubtedly one of the most charming venues at the Fringe’The Guardian

‘An Amazingly Eclectic line up’BBC

‘ You haven’t really done the Fringe until you’ve taken in shows at Greenside… you will have experienced the Fringe as God intended!’ Three Weeks

‘ The spirit of the Fringe is safely out of the bubble wrap… pay attention; This is where its at!’Fringe Review

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The Loneliest Girl inthe WorldOlive Studio | Smashing Mirrors

By the award-winning writer of Fringe 2016 hit Ruby and the Vinyl. One night, university student Fiona leaves her halls and doesn’t come back. Now, three students try to understand what happened.

Aug 15-19, 21-26 | 15:10 (50m) | £8.00 (£6.00)

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The Waiting GameOlive Studio | Snowy Owl

Sam’s in a coma. Paolo’s doing his best. When Geoff reveals a secret, reality and fantasy blur. This UK debut explores relationships in the digital age, asking what it takes for us to heal and move forward.

Previews Aug 4-6 | 16:15 (1h) | £5.00 (£4.00) (F:£12.00)

Aug 7-12, 14-19, 21-2616:15 (1h) | £9.00 (£8.00) (F:£24.00)

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Twenty SomethingOlive Studio | Morning People Productions

Noah and Maisy have an important decision to make. As an argument at family dinner unfolds, they retell the moments in their lives that lead them to where they are now. The good, the bad and the embarrassing.

Aug 14-19, 21-26 | 10:30 (40m) | £7.00 (£5.00)

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The Mystery at Ginger Creek: An

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The Merry Wives of Windsor

Maria Ornata

A Tale of Two

Letters from Earth

A Different Way Home

Spirit of the Dane

Dahling, You Were Marvellous

Fox and Hound Presents Tennessee

Williams’ Ivan’s Widow and Talk to Me

Like the Rain and Let Me Listen

Death Part 7: The Last Word

The Tale of the Tail

1984

Confessions of a Personal Trainer

Simon Currie’s 6plus1

Whore: A Kid’s Play

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Communism: The Musical!

One Good Soul

A Touch of Mrs Robinson

Frigid: A Musical Worth Melting For

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Isobel Holly with Tyler J Spicer

Pistorius: A Shakespearean Tragedy

Cold Fronts and Hot Flushes: The Short

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All Hail the Rat King!Jade Studio | Cornell University’s The Skits

The Skits, Cornell University’s original sketch comedy troupe, has crossed the Atlantic to deliver some cold, hard jokes. Slightly absurdist, occasionally dark, and always funny. FAQ: Will there be a raffle? No.

Aug 15-19 | 22:00 (1h) | £6.00

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American IdiotJade Studio | Car Crash Productions

The hit Green Day musical returns to the Fringe following the sell-out 2016 production. The show follows three boys’ struggles to start an adult life in a broken America.

Previews Aug 4-5 | 19:45 (1h45m) | £10.00

Aug 7-12, 14-19 | 19:45 (1h45m) | £14.00

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Busu and the Damask DrumJade Studio | Busu Theatre in association with StoneCrabs Theatre

A classic farce and a tragic ghost story adapted by Yukio Mishima. An irreverent, playful take on the traditional Kyogen and Noh plays, presented with a contemporary twist incorporating Japanese folkloric music. Thought-provoking and celebratory.

Aug 14-19, 21-26 13:50 (50m) | £10.00 (£8.00) (F:£30.00)

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California DreamingJade StudioCalifornia Contemporary Ballet Theater

Using passion, humanity and beauty, CCBT breathes new meaning into ballet’s iconic style. California Dreaming combines classical and jazz music in five original works, sparked by the energy of Californian beaches and the warmth of a Malibu sunset.

Aug 4-9 | 13:45 (1h) | £6.00 (£4.00)

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CannonballJade StudioThe Florence Theatre Company Ltd

An irreverent new drama, Cannonball takes a darkly comic look at the moments that make up one man’s journey into maturity. Intertwining film and naturalistic theatre, Cannonball features sharp dialogue and a heart-wrenching conclusion. You can’t avoid responsibility forever.

Previews Aug 4-6 16:10 (50m) | £4.00 (£3.00) (F:£12.00)

Aug 7-12, 14-19, 21-26 16:10 (50m) | £8.00 (£6.00) (F:£24.00)

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Christina Rossetti’sGoblin MarketJade StudioSolo Performance by Jennifer Jewell

Spellbinding performance of Christina Rosetti’s poem Goblin Market engages imaginations of children and adults. Set in the American Depression-era South, themes of sisterhood, addiction, salvation and enchantment are masterfully told by NYC performer Jennifer Jewell.

Aug 4-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-2615:00 (45m) | £10.00 (£8.00) (F:£20.00)

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Escape for DummiesJade StudioThe Nottingham New Theatre

Two shop dummies. Alive and desperate to get out. Witness their escalating attempts to escape once and for all in a thrilling, silent, family-friendly comedy of love, clothes rails and courage. A mannequin challenge like no other.

Aug 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25 (Aug 5-25 odd numbered days) 18:30 (50m) | £8.00 (£6.00) | £5.00 (Child) (F:£24.00)

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HyperionJade Studio | esprit de corps

‘Being called a Greek feels like being bound with a dog collar.’ Drawing inspiration from Hölderlin’s work, this cross-genre performance questions our sense of belonging. A show about big ideals, failed projects, and a clown in bunker.

Previews Aug 4-5 | 11:25 (1h) | £5.00

Aug 7-12 | Aug 14-19 | Aug 21-2611:25 (Aug 7-12) | 10:15 (Aug 14-19) 12:35 (Aug 21-26) (1h) | £7.00 (£6.00)

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I am Bat-ElJade Studio | Bat-El Papura

Bat-El is phenomenal. 120cm of pure magic’ (YnetNews.com). ‘A rare and brilliant autobiographical performance – a musical celebration! All the hardships and disappointment she experienced are dwarfed when seen through her bright and charismatic soul’ (Habama.co.il).

Aug 14-19,21-26 11:30 (55m) | Advance: £9.00 (£4.50) | (F:£16.00)Pay What You Want at Venue

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Mirror, Mirror, Off the WallJade Studio | On Your Nerve

Pretty can be ugly; can evil be good? Whispered secrets from your childhood stories are coming out to play. Fairy tales in disguise, this once upon a time is happening right now.

Previews Aug 4-6 | 17:15 (1h) | £4.00 (£3.00) (F:£12.00)

Aug 7-12, 14-19 | 17:15 (1h) | £8.00 (£6.00) (F:£20.00)

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MuseumJade StudioLos Angeles Theatre Initiative

Through refreshing and unexpected comedy, Museum by Tina Howe explores the humanity that connects each of us as we journey through our vastly different and unpredictable lives.

Aug 6-12 | 12:35 (1h) | £10.00 (£8) (F: £20.00) £5.00 (Student / Disabled / OAP)

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New City, New SoundJade Studio | Alliance New Sounds

An ensemble piece highlighting the artist talents of Shenzhen, China. Combining a range of performances, the show offers audiences a first-hand opportunity to see and hear traditional Chinese instruments and songs.

Aug 6-7 | 10:25 (45m) | £8.00 (£6.00) (F:£20.00)

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Priscilla Queen ofthe DesertJade Studio | Car Crash Productions

Join Tick, Felicia and Bernadette on their travels across Australia in the world’s most camp bus – Priscilla! Set to classic anthems like I Will Survive, this is a show not to be missed!

Previews Aug 4-6 | 22:00 (2h) | £10.00

Aug 7-12 | 22:00 (2h) | £14.00

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She and Her Cat – Eddies in the Ebb and FlowJade Studio | Cat Rakugo

Some cats are pets, others are more like angels. Neko loves Kanojo madly and this angel has his secrets. Told in the traditional Japanese style of Rakugo.

Aug 14-19 | 12:40 (50m) | £10.00 (£8.00) (F:£20.00)

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Spring AwakeningJade Studio | Pindar Theatre Performers

Set in 1800 Germany Spring Awakening A Rock Musical tells the beautiful and tragic stories of young adolescents exploring their desires, coming to terms with sexuality and living in a society which condemns freedom of speech.

Aug 21-26 | 19:40 (2h) | £12.00 (£10.00)

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The Darling CoreJade Studio | Created / Performed by Conor O’Brien and Simone Daniel

The Darling Core is an original dark comedy about the original dark couple. The show must (unfortunately) go on... forever!

Aug 21-26 | 22:00 (50m) Advance: £8.00 (£5.00) (F:£18.00)Pay What You Want at the venue

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Torn Apart - By Romeo and JulietJade Studio | BAK Theatre Company

Young people who bring to the scene various perspectives on childhood, pain, homesickness, loss and affective relations. These stories intersect with the classic Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.

Aug 21-26 | 17:15 (1h) | £8.00 (£6.00) (F:£16.00)

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WreckedJade StudioThe Nottingham New Theatre

An absurd political satire, based on The Tempest, chronicling two days in the lives of six pirates and one dead parrot, shipwrecked on an island. With no authority to rebel against, these buffoonish buccaneers turn on one another.

Aug 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 22, 24, 26 (Aug 4-26 Even Numbered Days) | 18:30 (50m) | £8.00 (£6.00)

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THANKYOU

We have to start our thankyou’s to the very reason why we are all here, the only reason why we have a Festival; our performing companies. Each and everyone of you had over 300 venues to choose from and you chose us. Without you we couldn’t do what we love and for that we are genuinely humbled and thankful. Every year we have the most wonderful crew who work tirelessly to make Greenside happen. Without you wonderful lot we couldn’t deliver the Greenside we are so proud of. Thank you for being so wonderful and for making us proud. We think we have the best Tech team around. You guys make our venues shine, you always have a smile on your face and your ability to fix anything at a moments notice astounds us. Huge thank you to each and everyone of our Tech’s our Head Tech Callum and the wonderful Steve and all the team at Live Systems(@livesystemsLTD) So we know the Fringe is celebrating its 70th year but we’ve got a very special lady celebrating her 10th year with us at Greenside - Madeleine Hayter we could not do this without you and we love you lots. We really do adore the buildings we inhabit and the wonderful teams at each

of our venues put up with our madness each and every year. A Massive thank you to the team at City of Edinburgh Methodist Church, Greenside Parish Church, South Bridge Resource Centre and Canongate Youth.

Thank you to our design and print team at FrinegHype (@Fringehype) for being wonderfully lovely to work with. Big thank you to the continuing support and encouragement to our Friends at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society and Red61 - you have all been wonderful and continue to help us make Greenside the best it can be. A special and personal thank you from Darren and Tara to our nearest and dearest - Patrick, Georgia and Chris thank you or your understanding our need to run away to Edinburgh each year. Once again a huge, heartfelt thanks to our staff, theatre companies and members of the #greensidefamily past and present. Every year we have grown and developed and everyone of you have helped in that. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

All our love,

Darren and Tara

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We’d love a chance to meet and discuss your future plans and how we can help.

Please ask any member of staff for Darren or Tara who will be happy to show you around our venues.

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