EDINBURGH 2013- BWW Reviews: SAM ROSE IN THE SHADOWS, Bedlam Theatre, August 9 2013
Sam Rose has been carrying a box with him for five years.
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EDINBURGH 2013 - BWW Reviews: JOHN LLOYD: LIFF OF QI, Underbelly, August 10 2013
Despite having never passed a BBC recruitment board in his life, John Lloyd has none-the-less been responsible for some of the greatest TV and Radio comedies broadcast in the UK over the last 40 years.
EDINBURGH 2013 - BWW Reviews: THE RADICALISATION OF BRADLEY MANNING, Pleasance At St Thomas of Aquin's High School, August 8 2013
The topical story of Bradley Manning, the young US soldier responsible for leaking millions of military documents and now facing a lifetime in prison, is brought to the stage in a new production by the National Theatre of Wales, which examines what brought an American teenager at school in Wales to
EDINBURGH 2013 - BWW Reviews: GOD BLESS LIZ LOCHHEAD, Assembly Rooms, August 6 2013
Vain actors and productions in the process of going wrong are popular, if tedious, topics for Fringe plays, perhaps in an attempt to acquire an audience of theatrical types who will recognise themselves on stage.
EDINBURGH 2013 - BWW Reviews: FUNERAL REPLACEMENT SERVICE, Necrobus, August 5 2013
The Fringe simply wouldn't be the Fringe without shows in bizarre venues.
EDINBURGH 2013 - BWW Reviews: CAROLINE RHEA, Gilded Balloon, August 5 2013
Caroline Rhea, stand-up comedian and actress brings her fresh, funny and spontaneous show to Edinburgh.
EDINBURGH 2013 - BWW Reviews: BAN THIS FILTH!, Scottish Storytelling Centre, August 4 2013
Alan Bissett has been making a name for himself in recent years through novels, plays and insightful contributions to the Scottish independence debate, including his fantastic poem "Vote Britain".
EDINBURGH 2013 - BWW Reviews: I'M WITH THE BAND, Traverse Theatre, August 4 2013
'I'm With The Band' is a topical play with an interesting concept.
EDINBURGH 2013- BWW Reviews: CHRIS MAYO'S IDENTITY CRISIS, The Caves, August 4 2013
As an actor and a comedian Chris Mayo spends most of his time pretending to be other people.
EDINBURGH 2013 - BWW Reviews: IF THESE SPASMS COULD SPEAK, Pleasance Courtyard, August 4 2013
On paper, a one-man show on the subject of disabilities doesn't really sound like a comedy.
EDINBURGH 2013 - BWW Reviews: ROLL IT IN SEQUINS, Underbelly, August 4 2013
With dreams of Vegas in tatters, Heffernan & Fletcher find a way to deal with the post-sequin blues.
EDINBURGH 2013 - BWW Reviews: MAKING NEWS, Pleasance Courtyard, August 4 2013
After the sudden departure of the head of news at the BBC, Rachel Clarke finds herself promoted on a temporary basis.
EDINBURGH 2013- BWW Reviews: BEATS, Pleasance Courtyard, August 3 2013
Based around mid 1990's dance culture it tells the story of 15 year old Johno's first rave.
EDINBURGH 2013- BWW Reviews: ANDREW LAWRENCE- THERE IS NO ESCAPE, Pleasance Courtyard, August 3 2013
Andrew Lawrence is obnoxious, sarcastic and utterly hilarious.
EDINBURGH 2013- BWW Reviews: MADE FOR EACH OTHER, Sweet Venues Grassmarket, August 3 2013
Made For Each Other is a novel and touching approach to Alzheimer's.
EDINBURGH 2013- BWW Reviews: THE YEAR I WAS GIFTED, Sweet Venues Grassmarket, August 3 2013
The Year I Was Gifted tells the true story of how a woman lied her way into the most prestigious performing arts school in America.
EDINBURGH 2013 - BWW Reviews: WHEN I GROW UP, Gilded Balloon Teviot, August 3 2013
After becoming disenchanted with her responsible grown-up jobs (well, that and being fired) Juliette Burton decided to take a look at what she wanted to be as a child and make it happen.
EDINBURGH 2013 - BWW Reviews: KNIGHTMARE LIVE, Gilded Balloon Teviot, August 2 2013
Many people in their late twenties and thirties will remember the CITV cult classic Knightmare.
EDINBURGH 2013 - BWW Reviews: I NEED A DOCTOR:THE UNAUTHORISED WHOSICAL ADVENTURE, Pleasance Courtyard, August 2 2013
Doctor Who remains one of the UK's most popular television shows, with the BBC planning to broadcast a show during primetime this weekend just to announce the casting of the twelfth incumbent of the title role.
EDINBURGH 2013 - BWW Reviews: THREEWAY, Pleasance Courtyard, August 2 2013
DC Jackson's latest work is a well-written and witty bodyswap comedy.
EDINBURGH 2013- BWW Reviews: HOWARD READ: HIDE AND SPEAK, Gilded Balloon Teviot, August 2 2013
A brilliant concept for a show, Howard Read uses interactive animations to perform stand up comedy.
EDINBURGH 2013- BWW Reviews: VIKKI STONE- DEFINITELY, Underbelly, August 2 2013
With what must be the most elaborate comedy opening of any show at the Fringe this year (think smoke machine, audience participation and a camel) Vikki Stone has the audience hooked from the very beginning.
EDINBURGH 2013- BWW Reviews: STUART: A LIFE BACKWARDS, Underbelly, August 2 2013
Stuart: A Life Backwards is a play based on the life of Stuart Shorter.
EDINBURGH 2013- BWW Reviews: IT'S DARK OUTSIDE, Underbelly, August 2 2013
Best classed as a western, the story is told through beautiful use of light, shadows, puppetry and music.
EDINBURGH 2013- BWW Reviews: THE ADVENTURES OF ALVIN SPUTNIK: DEEP SEA EXPLORER, Underbelly, August 2 2013
The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea explorer is a play which is set in the future.
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Elvis in Chaos Lime Studio at Greenside @ George Street (8/07-8/15) |
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The Steamie Alhambra Theatre (10/29-10/31) |
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Collaborator Pleasance at EICC (Pentland) (8/06-8/22) |
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Sister Sophia Kicks the Habit Venue 13 (8/07-8/21) |
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Jerk Off! Underbelly (Dairy Room) (8/05-8/30) |
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15 Minutes of Shame ZOO (Playground 2) (8/07-8/30) |
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How Not to Make it in America Summerhall (Former Gent’s Locker Room) (8/06-8/31) |
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Sanctuary Pleasance Dome (Ace Dome) (8/05-8/31) |
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Target Audience Pleasance Courtyard (Above) (8/05-8/30) |