The Dreamer Pleasance Courtyard, Sat 5–Tue 15 Aug (not 9) 1.30pm, £11.50–£14.50 (£9.50–£13) Featuring spine-tingling live music, visuals and movement, Gecko’s award- winning collaboration is inspired by the dreams of Shakespeare and his Chinese contemporary Tang Xianzu. A UK premiere commissioned by British Council’s Shakespeare Lives.
Suspicious Minds Pleasance Dome, Sat 5–Mon 28 Aug (not 9, 16) 5.30pm, £7.50–£10 (£6.50–£9) It’s been a tough year for Mark and Fran. In a final attempt to fix their relationship, they book a package holiday with the pioneers of commercial time-travel. Romantic comedy meets high-concept time- travel meets live radio theatre.
Workshy Summerhall, Fri 4–Sun 27 Aug (not 9, 16, 21) 9.10pm, £12 (£9/5) For the last two decades, Katy has been at the frontline of the customer service industry. From getting you high to super-sizing your whopper meal, she has done everything she can to make you happy. “Frank, unflinching and celebratory” (cid:4326)(cid:4326)(cid:4326)(cid:4326) Reviews Hub
The Sky is Safe Summerhall, Fri 4–Sun 27 Aug (not 14, 21) 7.45pm, £15 (£10) The latest work from Dogstar – creators of the multi award winning The Tailor of Inverness - is set in the alleys of Istanbul, and follows a Syrian refugee and a privileged westerner as they get to know one another.
year, This the Pleasance, Summerhall and ZOO have joined forces for the first time to create a brand new guide to the best in theatre, dance and music across all three venues.
From new writing to devised work, physical theatre to circus, this exciting collaboration highlights the very best performances on offer this August. With hundreds of shows to choose from, there’s no better way to celebrate the Fringe’s landmark 70th anniversary.
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The Narrator ZOO Southside, Mon 14–Sun 27 Aug (not 16, 17, 20–22, 24), 5pm, £14 (£12) A stunning visualisation of the deep memories the body cannot completely forget. Award-winning Spitfire return with a one-woman tour de force of spellbinding performance commitment. Part of Czech Showcase 2017, organised by the Czech Centre London.
#JeSuis ZOO Southside, Wed 16–Sat 26 Aug, 8.30pm, £14 (£12)
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edgy #JeSuis new choreographic work by renowned British dancer Aakash Odedra. With dancers from Turkey, Aakash explores the strangulation of freedom of speech, the rise of xenophobic attitudes and the displacement of people through conflict.
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