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Exploding the fuddy-duddy reputation of the string quartet, Yllana return to the Fringe with a new show by a band of performers who are not afraid to be silly with their tails and violins. With the promise of a riotous mix of virtuoso playing and elastic physical comedy, it looks like these Fringe favourites are set for success again. (Natalie Woolman)
Universal Arts Theatre, 220 0143, 13—25 Aug (not 18), 7.05pm, 212—214 (28—210).
A late and dramatic entry to the Fringe programme, Paul Foot brings us a show entitled Off (The Top of/With)‘ His Head: 'Delete One or Both As Applicable. Quite.
What five words best describe your show this year? Dramatic. (tangerOus. inspiring. silly, preposterOUS.
Which comics should be more famous than they are now?
Brian (Eittins. Angelos Eppethemiu. Robert White. What do you love most about Edinburgh in August? I like the gorgeous warmth of the sun one minute and sheltering from
a rain storm the next. Which dead comic do you wish was still alive?
lommy Cooper. lle oozed funniness from every orifice. I'm told. If you watch his; old performances. even his leg is doing something funny. You can watch his whole act just from the point of view of that
leg.
What would you change about the comedy world? I would make it so that it was organised like the British Empire, with me as the benevolent king. I would be addressed as His Comedic Majesty.
and all would how before me. Failing that, I'd up the wages by $1.35.
Holyrootl Too ((2) Faith, 225 9764, 12—27 Aug, 5pm, [‘6 (E5).
Kristen Schaal and Kurt Braunohler ‘Bona fide kooky monster’ Schaal offers more of her surreal blend of the dark and the utterly wholesome in the company of comedy partner Braunohler. See feature, page 22. Assembly Rooms, 623 3030, 11—23 Aug, 9.10pm. 81150—21250 (210-211).
Freeze! Last year’s if.comeddie Best Newcomer Tom Basden teams up with Tim Key on a peculiar mixture of poetry, songs, mime, housework and prayer. See preview, page 63. Pleasance Dome, 556 6550, 14-16 Aug, 71pm, £10.50 (£9).
Idlots of Ants The four-man sketch act confirm they're more than deserving of the million hits their daft ‘Facebook in Real Life’ site received. See review, page 30. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 25 Aug (not 11, 18), 6.20pm, £8. 50—89. 50 (2 7—28).
Dan Antopolskl The surreal stand-up casts his Penetrating Gaze over the Fringe, to rib- tickling effect. See review, page 28. Underbelly, 0844 545 8252, until 24 Aug (not 20), 8.50pm, £9. 50—210. 50 (£8. 50—59. 50).
Ladles ln Waiting This character-driven show, which revisits a group of ex-brownies 20 years after they were selected for a special event. suggests these ladies need wait no longer for the big time to come calling. See review, page 40. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 25 Aug (not 13), 4.45pm, 210—211 (28.50—29.50).
Russell Kane The Essex boy’s meditation on human flaws has a thumping heart and burning soul. See review, page 30. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 25 Aug (not 20), 8pm, £8. 50-29. 50 (28-29).
Barry and Stuart Amazing mix of magic and comedy from the stars of Channel 4’s Tricks from the Bible. See review next issue. Underbelly, 0844 545 8252, until 24 Aug (not 12). 10.20pm, 2950—81150 (88.50—21050).
For venue addresses see index page 96.
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