The Durham Revue's 33rd Annual…
The multi award-winning Durham Revue request your presents at this year's 'must-see' (Stage) sketch show/party. Expect original, ground-breaking hilarity. And party bags. Fancy dress discouraged. Remember, don't tell them, it's a surprise.
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Evelyn Evelyn
Punk cabaret queen Amanda Palmer and Seattle-based prankster Jason Webley present the world's only conjoined-twin singer-songwriter duo! The twins will demonstrate their song writing skills while relating the tragic story of their lives.
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EastEnd Cabaret: The Revolution Will…
Bernadette Byrne and Victor Victoria shock, arouse and enlighten with intimate stories, louche re-appropriated classics and original, darkly comic songs. The queens of smut. Impressive and very funny stuff. 'Cabaret Superstars' (Time Out).
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The Damsel in Shining Armour
Adelaide Fringe Best Cabaret 2011. 'The Damsel' seizes daringly into dark depths of lust and melodrama. Brandishing her weapon (Celine Dion) damsel slays inner dragons, awakens Sleeping Beauty and reigns victorious in shining…
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All the Fun of the…
Four exciting new acts doing an hour of brilliant stand-up for free. Fair on you. Unfair on us. 'Accomplished stuff' (Scotsman). 'Thoroughly enjoyable' (Sun). 'Great stuff' (Three Weeks).
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A Man's a Man
Andres, now a wheelchair-bound theatre director, has lost interest in women. Beautiful Scottish businesswoman, Emma, is through with men, and dreams of becoming a singer. Sparks fly when they join forces to make…
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Every passport picture tells a story. Susan's definitely do - accidental riot, setting her hometown on fire, Hitler scab. This rogue’s gallery is a hilarious snapshot of life, lovers, family, killers. 'Uniquely witty'…
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Hit Comet
Six malt whiskies to be tasted, many laughs to be had. 'Anderson educates his audience ... keeping them rolling with laughter ... warm and hilarious get together.' (Chortle.co.uk), 'Impressive ... amusing ... bargain…
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Patrick Monahan: Hug Me I…
Festival favourite returns following sell-out tours of Australia, Spain and UK. Laugh and be hugged at the same time! ‘Omid Djalili meets Dave Allen’ (Daily Mail). ‘Funniest show in Edinburgh’ (Guardian).
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Seann Walsh: Ying and Young
Following last year's sold out debut, stand-up's freshest young upstart presents an hour of razor-sharp comedy. As seen on Mock the Week, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and numerous Edinburgh pavements in a drunken,…
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Wilfredo: Erecto!
Mediterranean pop God, El Nio de Granada, performs English language popular songs and original jaw-dropping melodies with a dignity and raw sex appeal that will take you on an intimate journey of discovery…
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Festive Season
‘Each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way’. ‘Festive Season’ depicts a vicious sibling rivalry stoked by a domineering mother and a conspicuously absent father. Can outsiders fix the problem and at…
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Fred Cooke: Comfort in Chaos
Approaching deluded levels of confidence, Fred promises to somehow solve life's problems through human awkwardness and slightly skewed pop songs. ‘I love Fred. He has the real spirit of the clown in him’…
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Alice in Wonderland
Mad Hatters, Cheshire Cats, White Rabbits... can only mean one thing: Alice has returned to Wonderland. But did she ever really leave? New adaptation of Lewis Caroll's classic.
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The Gospel of St John
Having learnt the entire Gospel, Donald Macdonald brings Christ's story to life with just a table and two chairs – this play depends solely on the acting of this extraordinary performer. A truly…
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Jamie Blake
Can you rewrite your own love story? A tale about love and the lies we tell to control it. A new play infused with live music and dance. 'Ravenrock are something special... truly…
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I Infinite
A mesmerising dance installation set in a white, digitally animated environment. This spellbinding visual world draws you within centimetres of our performer who moves between robotic isolation and liquid fluidity. A captivating journey…
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Four For Jericho
Diving into the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, this physical comedy takes us on a manic journey through the West Bank desert, complete with high-decibel history lessons, house demolitions, police chases and a flying baby!
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Glenn Wool: No Lands Man
For three years Glenn's circled the globe like a comedy satellite without need for a permanent address. He's captured all the hard scrapes and near misses of that time frame in his lethally…
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Myrtle Chops
Witness foul-mouthed puppets, tuneful ukuleles and a penny whistle as this company of musical moguls and mavericks take audiences through experiences of growing up in today's depraved society. Expect singing, bunting and a…
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Sunday, 14 August 2011 11:16
Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 August 2011 17:09
Even though the end of the Fringe is clearly in sight, we've been busy seeking out the absolute best of the festival - and today we're delighted to announce two more recipients of our Bobby Award. Over at Zoo Southside the amazing dance talents of 2Faced's In The Dust, and at the Pleasance Courtyard the comic duo Max and Ivan go from strength to strength. Both highly deserving winners of a Bobby. Congratulations!
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