Edinburgh Fringe 2008 Musical Theatre
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A hat, a mic and a talent
Musical Theatre at George Square
Watch out for the George Free travelling spotlight on extraordinary performers offering (nearly) free show extracts, production tasters, and great auditions, coming to a spot near you. Details from July 1st. www.festivals.ed.ac.uk
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MTM:UK Question Time and Awards Showcase
Musical Theatre Matters
Join leading theatre professionals for a morning Q&A on Musical Theatre and be first to hear the nominations for the MTM:UK Awards, then return in the evening for a showcase of nominated shows.
You can book tickets for this show (as well as many others) from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival website.
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Tutankhamun All Wrapped Up
Casson & The Brannick Academy
A cracking cabaret to start the day. Discover your inner Pharaoh with this timeless Egyptian tale of witty words, catchy tunes, multi-instrumental virtuosity and oodles of style from our prodigiously talented duo. With multiple BBC credits stacked between them, singer-songwriter Casson and cutting-edge percussionist Brannick sparkle in a treasure of a show.Directed by Tom Blackmore.
You can book tickets for this show (as well as many others) from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival website.
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| £ 6.50 (£ 5.50) |
Sex And The Village
Applin and Pearse
World Premiere
Chloe wants the High Life, Katie wants the Good Life. Oscar likes his new life and Charlie preferred his old one. As for Ken, he just wants a new thermos flask and a bit of peace. A new musical comedy about life, love and power cuts.
You can book tickets for this show (as well as many others) from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival website.
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| £ 6.50 (£ 4.50) |
Faithful
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World Premiere
A musical in development. Two teenagers: a white boy who’s gay and a girl who’s Muslim. A rare friendship, which those around cannot easily accept. And soon she must marry. Set in nineties London – a musical for today. This is a 45-minute excerpt of a new musical in development and your feedback will be very welcome.
You can book tickets for this show (as well as many others) from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival website.
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| £ 6.50 (£ 5.50) |
Musical Theatre Masterclasses
Musical Theatre at George Square
Inspiring experienced professional directors, choreographers, and creators of Musical Theatre will offer masterclasses for aspiring professional practitioners as part of the George Free programme. Details from 1st July on. www.festivals.ed.ac.uk
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The Pipers' Trail
The Army in Scotland, in association with ImpAct Universal (Scotland)
World Premiere
Follow the Piper in pursuit of your dreams. Packed with music & magic, this show is for anyone who wants to feel good about life!
You can book tickets for this show (as well as many others) from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival website.
www.thepiperstrail.com
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Missing Mel
Youth Music Theatre: UK
World Premiere
YMT:UK return to Edinburgh with Missing Mel, a dramatic new musical about a missing teenager charting the impact and fallout on her peers. Following 2005’s acclaimed Goblin Market and 2007's award-winning Force 9½, director Pete Gallagher and writers Conor Mitchell and Kath Burlinson return with this world premiere, featuring some of the UK’s most up-and-coming young musical theatre talent.
There is an extra show in the 15th at 20:30, tickets: £10 /£7.
www.ymtuk.org
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Brand New World
Positive Impact
World Premiere
Follow the rags to riches tale of Aladdin, a poor street boy on the wrong side of the track, who finds love against the odds. Exciting street dance, soulful singing and an 'original score'! This new musical is retold with an 'Urban Flavour', ... A feel good family show!
You can book tickets for this show (as well as many others) from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival website.
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| £ 8.50 (£ 7.00) | £ 9.50 (£ 8.00) |
Faeries
SL Productions
World Premiere
In 1917 five photographs of Faeries sparked debates around the world. Could Faeries exist? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle believed & Harry Houdini did not. This magical, mysterious, enchanting musical will leave you wondering - do Faeries really exist? Previewed across Scotland over the last three years, SLP presents the official World Premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe2008. Do you believe?
You can book tickets for this show (as well as many others) from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival website.
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