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Enchanting illusions, a Palestinian circus spectacle, and an unconventional Hamlet: unmissable performances at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Kirsty Mann: Corpse – Running until August 30 at the Red Lecture Theatre, Summerhall Kirsty Mann has purchased a home that intriguingly includes a ghost. Celebrated for her award-winning performance at the Adelaide Fringe, this one-woman show uniquely blends comedy and horror, delivering a darkly humorous and unsettling experience. Ayo Adenekan: Homeland Insecurity – Available…
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A Transformative Experience: Trent’s Small Acts of Kindness Supported My Mother After Her Devastating Loss in Japan’s Tsunami
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In 2012, I encountered Trent in a parking lot in Winnipeg while distributing flyers for the Canadian fringe festival circuit. I was dressed in a pink tutu for my contemporary clown performance, while Trent sported the tight black suit of his vaudeville persona, the Birdmann. Our initial interaction was minimal, but I experienced an odd…
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Exciting Preview: 10 Outstanding Performances from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival We’ve Already Explored
While it may feature a brief moment of literal tree-hugging, Bryony Kimmings’ invigorating solo performance offers new and insightful reflections on the all-too-familiar challenges facing our environment. Over the course of a year marked by significant change, she shares her experiences living on a regenerative permaculture homestead alongside her son, partner, and his daughter. Kimmings’…
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Step right up! Seniors Discover Thrill and Delight in the Circus Experience
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Rumman Talukder, a 60-year-old IT consultant, has developed a passion for a circus trick known as the Mermaid. Every Sunday, he travels from his residence in Stanmore to a circus school in Ware to practice this skill. Suspended from a trapeze with one arm, his back arched and legs entwined around the rope, Talukder expresses…
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Fierce Fighters, an Evolving Labyrinth, and Humorous Flamenco: The Most Exciting Dance and Circus Acts at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival
The San Francisco Ballet’s highly anticipated new commission for 2024 is set to make its European debut at the Edinburgh International Festival. This ambitious production, featuring striking visuals, offers a contemporary interpretation of the Pandora’s box myth, choreographed by Aszure Barton. The score is composed by British artist Floating Points, who will perform live alongside…