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Interview: Alex Spencer-Jones

Alex Spencer-Jones sheds some light on why Burgess’ A Clockwork Orange has survived for fifty years ahead of her Fringe production.

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Interview: Saskwatch

Chat with forthcoming Fringe attractions Saskwatch about coming to Edinburgh and the Soul capital of the South: Melbourne.

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Interview: Mark Thomas

Mark Thomas speaks to Andrew Latimer about his new show, Bravo Figaro, and about how political comedy has evolved over the years.

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Interview: Blythe Duff

Blythe Duff talks to Emma Hay about bullying, nuclear fallout and Arthur’s Seat ahead of her Fringe role at the Traverse.

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Interview: Orla O’Loughlin

Recently appointed Traverse AD, Orla O’Loughlin, tells us what her outlook is for the Traverse’s programmes and directives.

Preview

Rhinestone Mondays

A musical big-hitter which tosses up a mix between regenerated stage careers and renowned TV stars.

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GFT: Ken Loach

Marking Ken Loach’s 75th birthday and 50th year behind the camera, GFT will be screening four films from the auteur’s Scottish anthology.

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Edinburgh Fringe: Aftermath

Although the festival is over, Edinburgh is still furnished with a great deal of arts entertainment for everyone. The only thing you need to hope for is some sunshine.

The Arts

The Fringe Firsts

We are a country with a reputation for producing splendid things: should we risk losing it all by favouring the mainstream?

The Arts

The Great Outdoors

Fight the claustrophic Fringe venues with some outdoor theatre: Allotment in Inverleith (weather permitting).

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Plagued

Why not to use the Fringe for career-advancement opportunities?

The Arts

The Fringe begins

Emma finally gets round to planning her Fringe; uninspired, she resorts to spontaneity.

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Happy Ever After?

Prepare for fairy-tale characters to be exposed at this year’s Fringe by magic/theatre group Thee Gothic Gentlemen.

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Fringe Freebies

With 607 free shows, this year’s Fringe doesn’t have to leave you in the red.