Edinburgh Fringe 2008 Musical Theatre
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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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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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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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Hippos in the Shower
Theatre Knights Belfast
Have you ever looked deep into a campfire on a summer night and felt like anything is possible? When taxi driver George sees a hippo in the flames, then again in his dream and the next morning in his shower, he decides it is! Come aboard for a psychedelic voyage into uncharted cheeky fun!
You can book tickets for this show (as well as many others) from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival website.
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Jet Set Go! -The Cabin Crew Musical
Take Note Theatre
World Premiere
Take off with a team of fun-loving cabin crew in this brand new British musical. With romance in the sky, a stopover in New York sends sexual tensions five miles high.So fasten your seatbelts for this exciting world premiere,with a vibrant new score from Notes for The Stage finalist Pippa Cleary. It’s a journey you’ll never forget!
You can book tickets for this show (as well as many others) from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival website.
http://www.takenotetheatre.co.uk/
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I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
Take Note Theatre
Got a GSOH?Then come flirt with the hottest date in town!Travel up the aisle and down the highway of love with this energetic production of the hit musical comedy.From cringing first dates to bedtime shenanigans,the talented cast of eight journey through the highs and lows of love in this hilarious musical revue of the dating game.
You can book tickets for this show (as well as many others) from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival website.
http://www.takenotetheatre.co.uk/
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Queen of Wyoming
SenovvA
World Premiere
"... so when I got the call that Dad was running for Governor, I went home" Art & Politics collide on the cold plains of mid-western American. A true story of sacrifice, survival, and redemption from singer/ songwriter Maggie Simpson... "A drop dead voice with lyrics and a musical performance that will chill your spine"
You can book tickets for this show (as well as many others) from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival website.
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Coming Up For Air
SenovvA & Alliger Arts
European Premiere
"Coming Up For Air" is an odyssey of soulful discovery performed by Boston jazz musician Stan Strickland. In this emotionally-charged autojazzography", Stan mesmerizes audiences with multiple instruments, dance and musical forms, searching for his art and his destiny.
You can book tickets for this show (as well as many others) from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival website.
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The Greyfriars Twisted Tales
The Bridewell Theatre Company in association with City of The Dead Walking Tours presents The Martians
World Premiere
A cadaverous look at some of Edinburgh's best stories. TOTALLY
true. Mostly. The Highland Quest BBC MacMusical winning Martians resurrect the history of Edinburgh with the sole intention of murdering it all over again. Of Sundowe: "what fantastic performers the Kielty Brothers are..." Cameron
Mackintosh “brash..silly and stupidly enjoyable." Mark Fisher "ludicrously hilarious scenarios and songs." Herald
You can book tickets for this show (as well as many others) from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival website.
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Miss Sign-On
Read Dance & Theatre Company
World Premiere
A new comedy musical, with music/lyrics from the co-author of the Dick Barton series. Featuring a multi-talented cast, and starring Aura Deva (Miss Saigon, Joseph).Out of work, out of luck: a Grand Dame of the musical theatre stage discovers that life isn't easy as a diva on the dole.
You can book tickets for this show (as well as many others) from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival website.
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Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
The Sticking Place
World Premiere
Hilarious, moving and utterly unpredictable… a different musical every night inspired by audience suggestions. The Sticking Place return to Edinburgh following recent success at The Royal Court and record-breaking 50-hour Improvathon.
With song and dance from salsa to Sondheim. You call it - we'll sing it.
Featuring special guests including legendary theatre maverick Ken Campbell.
Please note: Shows from the 20-24th August are in George 4 at 23:00
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