Theatre
0 What‘s the strategy for escaping from a bad relationship? For a lot of us, it’s moving on to another place, not just emotionally but physically. Still, you can run, but you can’t hide. This enchanting piece of devised theatre from local company FESTIVAL THEATRE Highway Diner explores the ghosts that haunt us, wherever we go. An enchanting ‘ . . and thoughtful night is promised with physicality and text nicely combined. l love aCt'ng- lt '3 SO mUCh
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* Aruba It’s playing in a tiny space. but try not to miss Robert Evans' beautifully original and absurd look at the yuppie culture in which we live. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 29 Aug, 2.45pm, £8—C9 ($650—$760).
>l= The Riot Group: Switch Triptych The mighty Rioteers are back with this tale of switchboard operators at a New York exchange in 1919. The impact of war. the prohibition and the new corporate state are all satirised. Assembly Rooms, 226 2428, until 29 Aug, 12. 75pm, £73—E74(£12—£73).
* East Coast Chicken Supper In this clever and sweetly engaging farce by Martin J Taylor, directed by Richard Wilson, three young drug dealers are menaced by the local hard man in a Fife village. However it somds, it‘s charmingTraverse Theatre, 2281404, until 28 Aug (not 7 5, 22). times vary, $75—29 (£4.50).
* Give Up! Start Over! (In the Darkest of Times I Look
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who swallows her TV. Bright work from the brightest young company on the Fringe. The TEAM. C Chambers St, 0870
707 5 705, until 29 Aug,
72.75pm, £7. 50 (£6.50).
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