The Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been going strong since 1947 and has launched countless entertainment industry careers. We flicked through the programme looking for something to delight STARBURST readers who may happen to be in Edinburgh this August.
The Chap Hop Decade
The Voodoo Rooms Aug 15-17
When he’s not busy Tea-Duelling with Professor Elemental, that good chap Mr B is producing some ‘rather banging’ tunes for the delight of audiences everywhere. Listen to some middle-class chap from the south of England bang on about how rather wonderful it is to be English, in a totally hilarious way.
Andrew Roper’s SuperHeroes
Laughing Horse Maggie’s Chamber Jul 31-Aug28
With Great Power comes great silliness. Aimed firmly at families and kids, SuperHeroes pokes gentle fun at the very silly world of superheroes, with plenty of props and costumes to add to the vibes.
Future Play
Assembly Rooms Aug 3-26
A celebration of the future of media and gaming, including games, documentaries and films as well as immersive experiences. A demonstration of the power of technology and media.
MMORPG Show No Rolls Bard
Laughing Horse Counting House Aug 12,13, 15-27
From Paul Flannery, the creator behind Knightmare Live! The MMORPG show uses enormous twenty-sided dice, overhead projection and ridiculous storytelling to bring the audience into the world of fantasy gaming, with hilarious consequences.
Jollyboat Why Do Nerds Suddenly Appear
Movement 69 Cowgate Aug 05-27
The Jolly Brothers return with their classic silly songs and sense of joy. Expect an exceptionally geeky good time from the world’s happiest filk singers. Tunes you love with lyrics about the nerdy stuff you adore, what could be more fun?
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