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Heartbreak Soup

Heartbreak Soup

The Empty Space and Laura Lindow

World Premiere

Kids
1130 - 1230
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One boy. Two Hearts. Alone in his hospital bed Cuddy plays a waiting game where life meets death in a single heartbeat. Music, puppetry and humour combine in this magical tale for everyone over 9 that has a heart ... or two. www.theemptyspace.org.uk

www.theemptyspace.org.uk

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 Cloudcuckooland

Cloudcuckooland

Onassis Programme - Festival Highlights

Kids
1250 - 1350
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Our feathered friends battle to save the planet with bird poo in this riotous new comedy musical for all the family (recommended for ages 6+). Performed by seven all-singing, all-dancing actor-musicians. Inspired by Aristophanes' 'The Birds'. 'Whoops of delight… infectious energy' Oxford Times. 'Packed with belly-laughs… astounding all-round talents' Daily Information. Words: Stephen Sharkey. Music: Alex Silverman
Directed: Helen Eastman

www.FestivalHighlights.com  |  www.onassis.ox.ac.uk/

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 On The Island Of Aars

On The Island Of Aars

Festival Highlights

World Premiere

Comedy
1410 - 1520
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New musical comedy from the creators of The Translucent Frogs of Quuup (Guardian Best Musical 2004). A remote rock off Scotland. A windswept idyll. Or is it a giant turtle, sleeping? Morag MacMacMacMac thinks so, but she's nuts. Caught between Calvinist Ministers, wild Haggis and draconian Health and Safety regulations, will she ever find a husband?

'The funniest, nuttiest show on the fringe.' Telegraph

www.quuup.co.uk  |  www.FestivalHighlights.com

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The Fooligan

The Fooligan

Al Seed

Theatre
1540 - 1640
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Fringe-First winner and Total Theatre Award nominee Al Seed blends dark-clowning and storytelling in this grotesque and hilarious tale of a village idiot's confrontation with the figure of death. "Beckett for the rave generation..." The Irish Times on 'Raw Beef'. "Can captivate an audience without leaving his seat...." The Scotsman on 'The Factory'. www.alseed.net

www.alseed.net

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 Lucy and Des Show Off...

Lucy and Des Show Off...

Lucy Porter and Des Clarke

World Premiere

Comedy
1700 - 1800
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The very best of the sketch comedy at the fringe. Lucy Porter and Des Clarke are hugely successful festival favourites – together they present their hilarious sketches and showcase special guests from the funniest fringe sketch and character comedy shows. This year’s hot ticket – book early!

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Chris Cox: Control Freak

Chris Cox: Control Freak

Chris Cox

World Premiere

Comedy
1820 - 1920
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Think you have free will? Think again. The 2007 Sell Out & Award Winning mind reader who can't read minds is back – reading minds. "One of most exciting entertainers in Britain" Guardian. "Does tricks that would make Jesus proud. Very Funny" Time Out. "Brilliant" Ricky Gervais. "A mesmerising performance" **** - Edinburgh Evening News www.chriscox.info

www.chriscox.info  |  www.mcintyre-ents.com

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 Alex Horne Wordwatching

Alex Horne Wordwatching

Avalon Promotions

World Premiere

Comedy
1940 - 2040
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Perrier nominee Alex Horne has been trying to invent a new word for the last two and a half years. Can one man infiltrate the English language? Is it possible to smuggle a home-made word into the dictionary? All will be revealed in this multi-media neologistic bonanza. “A safe place to invest your comedy honk” Time Out

alexhorne.com  |  whatareyoulaughingat.co.uk

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 Will Hodgson: Chippenham On My Shoulder

Will Hodgson: Chippenham On My Shoulder

Wil Hodgson

World Premiere

Comedy
2100 - 2200
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Punk rock folk storyteller returns with more tales of spice girl dolls, street fighters and small town alienation, As odd as it sounds, but also funny. "Funny and genuinely affecting" Guardian

www.wilhodgson.co.uk  |  www.mcintyre-ents.com

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 John Bishop: Cultural Ambassador

John Bishop: Cultural Ambassador

John Bishop

World Premiere

Comedy
2220 - 2320
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In 2008 Liverpool became the European Capital of Culture. John has taken it upon himself to become representative of the city of his birth, in his eagerly awaited new show. “A born storyteller” Independent on Sunday

www.johnbishoponline.com  |  www.mcintyre-ents.com

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