BIG PICTURE PUDDLES PITY PARTY A sensational hit at the Edinburgh Fringe, gigantic clown Puddles (actually the 6ft 8” frame of one Michael Geier) is back to seduce the capital once again as part of Edinburgh’s Christmas. Prepare to be gently coaxed on stage to accompany Puddles on his musical and emotional voyage. For those with even the mildest coulrophobia, he might look like your worst nightmare but the Pity Party man has the voice of an angel. A 6ft 8” baritone angel. St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, Fri 18–Mon 21 Dec.

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