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Arusa Qureshi picks out the best cabaret to check out in week three of the Fringe
REUBEN KAYE Reuben Kaye finally returns to Edinburgh with his solo show. Prepare for an explosion of high camp and filthy humour as Kaye delivers drama, stage presence and scandalous storytelling in equal measure. See feature, page 39, and review at list. co.uk/festival Assembly Checkpoint, until 25 Aug (not 21), 9.30pm, £13–£14 (£12–£13).
GINGER JOHNSON’S HAPPY PLACE
In a valiant, ridiculous attempt to cope with the increasing horror of everyday life, Ginger Johnson packs her bags and poses the question: how far are we willing to run to escape reality, and at what cost? This show is crammed full of bait and switch, songs, chats, music and an acute awareness of how messed up everything is. See review, page 40. Pleasance Dome, until 26 Aug (not 19), 9.40pm, £10–£12 (£9–£11).
LATE NIGHT LIP SERVICE Hosted by giant, ginger, award-winning
glamonster Gingzilla, Late Night Lip Service features the wildest acts from across the Fringe, lip-sync battles, debauched drag, catwalk-offs and midnight madness. Gilded Balloon, Rose Theatre, 15–18, 22–24 Aug, 11.30pm, £12.50.
ANDREA SPISTO: BUTCH PRINCESA
Join Venezuelan artist Andrea Spisto for a journey deep into a surreal queer immigrant wonderland. With Latin beats, character comedy, dance and plenty of insights on gender and politics, Spisto provides an immersive, soul- baring show with a focus on liberation. See review, page 40. Heroes @ The SpiegelYurt, until 25 Aug, 6.20pm, £5.
HELP! I THINK I MIGHT BE FABULOUS
Multi-talented drag prince Alfie Ordinary makes his Fringe debut, welcoming audiences into Madame LeCoq’s Preparatory School for Fabulous Boys, armed with charm, incredible pipes and a little help from good friends and puppets Whitney Houston and Bette Midler. See review at list.co.uk/festival Gilded Balloon Rose Theatre, until 25 Aug, 6pm, £9–£10 (£8–£9).
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