Bigger, better, bangier than before! Brainiac's most explosive TV scientist is back; testing jelly babies to destruction. A "pyrothechnic extravaganza" [Daily Mail] featuring: spontaneously combusting dancing jelly babies; Barny the S.A.S. trained stunt ballet banana; interpretive dance bottom-burp ignition... "Silly, crazy, dirty, dangerous and magnificent" [Daily Telegraph] live science for kids.

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

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.

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.

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

A toy city magically comes alive, leading two children on an incredible adventure. Bursting with surprises, extraordinary characters and fantastic puppets. Follow Philip and Lucy into an enchanting world. A fun-filled Edith Nesbit story with a uniquely beautiful set and original score. From the team behind ‘Enchanted Castle’ “Young ones will be captivated…an hour of fun” (Guardian).

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

Hear about the king who grew donkey's ears, the clever goddess Athena, and a little boy who learned to fly. Three actors present the most exciting stories ever told, with songs, audience participation, friendly monsters and silly hats. Ages 3-6 (children must be accompanied). 31/07, 9/08, 21/08 – Perseus. 02/08, 14/08, 23/08 – Theseus. 07/08, 16/08 – King Midas

A pig-headed soldier crashes through the window of an abandoned sanatorium. After an altercation with Death he now comes face to face with two maniacal nurses. Treatment begins with institutional macaroni, but their guilty fantasies turn sour when they discover his magical secret...for which there is no cure. 'Thought provoking and disturbing…great entertainment' Buxton Fringe Review.

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.

Midday in stone premises with Festival regular.
Poems, sung,drawn and sauntered. With token hamster and fig roll fun. Spatial guests include Keith Moore and THE Tony Curtis.

'Awesomely mundane. Barking.' Independent

A wonderfully comic, yet searing portrayal of what life might be like in a London of the not-too-distant future, exploring genetics, cloning and faith and ultimately what it means to be human. "Utter brilliance" (Time Out ****)

Bizarre love tryst between a Man, his Fiancée and his mutinous mirror image... Lecoq-Trained Company Ad Infinitum bring you a very funny cartoon world of fast-paced, touching nonsense: an opportunity to see a rare type of exhilarating physical theatre comedy. “A well-observed, well-executed slice of entertainment”.
[Total Theatre]

Meet the Kings, Queens, heroes, villains and everyday Scots who shaped Scotland's past... Enjoy a fun, fast-paced hour of story, song and excitement: stories from Scotland, its people, history, and folklore. Andy, David and Tania can’t wait to guide you through Scottish History’s most thrilling and gruesome bits! www.scotlandin60.co.uk

Last summer was the wettest on record. One year on and over 2000 flooded households are still living in caravans. Look Left Look Right's new documentary theatre piece, performed in a caravan, hears how people cope in a crisis. An intimate and compelling encounter with a 5 star company. 'Fascinating... vivid and honest' Lyn Gardner, The Guardian ****. 'Critics Choice', The Metro.

4th - 25th August 2008 (not 12th)
Aug 4 - 25 12.30 (30 mins)
Aug 4 - 25 13.10 (30 mins)
Aug 4 - 25 13.50 (30 mins)
Aug 4 - 25 14.30 (30 mins)
Aug 4 - 25 15.10 (30 mins)
Aug 4 - 25 15.50 (30 mins)

“Away from the city, with its holes in the road, suicide bombers and fresh morning vomit…”
This savagely funny new play by Torben Betts (winner, Best New Play, Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland) chronicles a yuppie couple who relocate to escape the pressures of city life. Will a desolate house on the coast provide The Answer?
www.torbenbetts.com

'We’re on the brink of something here'. When an artist speaks out, a zealot assassin is sent to kill him. His public death divides a nation and civil war follows, fostering betrayal and distrust between family and friends. Producers of 2007’s acclaimed ‘Fanny and Faggot’ by Jack Thorne return with a startling vision of our future.

An intergalactic fairytale for people aged five to infinity. Fresh from a UK Tour, Gomito’s action-packed whirlwind adventure stars puppets, live music, giant spiders, witches and wizards. “A true masterpiece” Three Weeks on Little Red Things 2007.

Too old, too tight, too much last year; but one person's tat can become another's treasure. Step into a different world with Hand Me Down and see what unfolds from the clothing and clutter in our little piece of charity shop heaven. www.theemptyspace.org.uk