Edinburgh Fringe 2008
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Whisky Kisses
Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama
World Premiere
Two international collectors converge on a Highland distillery to compete for the world’s last example of a fabled malt whisky – The Glenigma. The stakes are high, but is this simply a battle for the bottle – or will the unique Scottish experience change everyone’s lives forever…? Great songs, great music, great laughs!
“Brilliantly funny” The Times.
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Zanna, Don't!
Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama
European Premiere
This urban fairytale explores the world through the 80s, retro-chic, pink-tinted glasses of Zanna, a cupid for today's metrosexual society. What would happen if one morning you woke up and the whole world was gay? Winner of numerous awards Off-Broadway, this show turns every teenage cliché on it's head with its pop-tastically camp score.
You can book tickets for this show (as well as many others) from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival website.
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Perfect Pitch-In Concert
Perfect Pitch Musicals Ltd
A professional cast and live band perform highlights from the most promising new British musicals that have featured in the Perfect Pitch London showcase over the last two years. Come and see that the future of the West End could offer more than American imports, jukebox shows and revivals. Support new British Musicals! www.perfectpitchmusicals.com
You can book tickets for this show (as well as many others) from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival website.
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| £ 10.00 (£ 8.00) |
Only The Brave
Daniel Sparrow and Patrick Gracey
World Premiere
Starring Keith Jack (Scotland's star of the BBC's "Any Dream Will Do") featuring a cast and live orchestra of over 30! A thrilling new musical inspired by true events, set against the tumultuous backdrop of WWII. An epic love story,a husband and wife separated by war, and a band of brothers,soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Please note: There are extra shows on the 8-10th and 12th-13th
August at 20:45. Weekday and weekend prices apply here. www.onlythebrave.co.uk
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Fascinating Aida
Fascinating Aida
25 years ago, Dillie Keane formed Fascinating Aida. Now in a rare outing, Adele Anderson, and Liza Pulman join her for this birthday reunion. Thrill once again as they dust off their vocal chords. Laugh as the girls defy time, gravity and their zippers to waft you on song through the misery of modern life. There’s nothing else like ‘em.
You can book tickets for this show (as well as many others) from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival website.
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Give Me Excess...in aid of the Musicians Benevolent Fund
Musical Theatre at George Square by arrangement with Chris Grady.org and the University of Edinburgh present
What happens when all available musicians from this year programme come together and celebrate Musical Theatre? We haven’t got a clue! Join the celebration at this Gala Concert. Support www.mbf.org.uk
You can book tickets for this show (as well as many others) from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival website.
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| £ 12.00 (£ 9.00) |
Broadway Swings
Razz Big Band
The magnificent Razz Big Band and guest singers treat you to some great swinging Broadway tunes. If Michael Buble and Michael Ball had to get together, it would probably end up sounding like this.
You can book tickets for this show (as well as many others) from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival website.
www.razzbigband.co.uk
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Steam
Danish New Musical Development Centre Uterus
UK Premiere
Steam is a loving musical comedy soul/pop adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Nights Dream”. The story now takes place in New York City in the late part of the 50ies. Composer/lyricist is award winning Helle Hansen, book by Mads Æbeløe & Thomas Bay Pedersen. Original Idea conceived by Tim Zimmerman. The showcase is presented by Danish new works development centre “Uterus”. www.uterus.dk
2 performances only!
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Spotlight On...Elaine Paige in Conversation and special guest
One Night Only
European Premiere
As an actress, recording artist and producer, Elaine has made a major contribution to the modern musical. Her career has spanned both the West End and Broadway with sell-out concerts across the globe. She has released 20 solo albums and presents a weekly programme 'Elaine Paige on Sunday' for BBC Radio 2.
You can book tickets for this show (as well as many others) from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival website.
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