TOP 20
THEATRE THE TRENCH
BILLY THE MIME
A surprisingly touching show from the clown with a reputation for bad taste. See review, page 48. The Caves, until 26 Aug (not 14). A WWI tale told through poetry, storytelling and puppetry. See review, page 78. Pleasance Courtyard, until 27 Aug (not 14, 25).
KIDS
DR BROWN BROWN BROWN BROWN BROWN AND HIS SINGING TIGER COMEDY
His grown-up material is grand (see review, page 40), but his kids’ stuff is in another league. See i ve-star review, page 67. Assembly George Square, until 26 Aug (not 13, 20).
COMEDY RHOD GILBERT
The Welsh comedian brings his cheery, sunny disposition back to the Fringe. See feature, page 36. EICC, 15–26 Aug (not 20, 21).
COMEDY BOOKS
THEATRE
VISUAL ART
AMANDA PALMER & NEIL GAIMAN ROCK
7 X 7TH STREET
Alt.culture’s favourite couple join forces for an evening of comedy and spoken word. See preview, page 70. Queen’s Hall, 12 Aug.
An actor and cellist present an oral history of NY punk. See review, page 84. Institut Francais d’Ecosse, until 18 Aug (not 11–13). An audio-visual sound sculpture installation created by artist Jean Pierre Muller. See review, page 88. Summerhall, until 27 Sep.
AROUND TOWN MUSIC
THEATRE COMEDY
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL #UNRAVEL
BOTTLENECK HENNESSEY & FRIENDS
FASHION FESTIVAL A new fest of catwalk shows, talks and exhibitions. See feature, page 20, and events round up, page 97. Summerhall, 16–19 Aug. A tech-savvy collaboration between Arab Strapper Aidan Moffat and art school innovators FOUND. See interview, page 69. Queen’s Hall, 15 Aug.
Coming-of-age drama about a football-obsessed 13-year-old Liverpudlian boy. See review, page 83. Pleasance Courtyard, until 26 Aug (not 13). Sketch comedy from Miranda Hennessey, David Seymour and Steven Shapland. See review, page 42. Underbelly Bristo Square, until 27 Aug (not 13).
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