Edinburgh Festival

Histrionics (2 stars)

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This article is from 2008.

With this rough-hewn but charming play, award-winning writer James Butler keeps the comedy flowing with men in drag, tuneless singing and tussles on the saloon floor. Blue smoke, a live lute and the damp air of the Caves transports us back to the 18th century.

Underbelly's Baby Belly, The Caves, Niddry St South, off Cowgate, 0844 545 8252, until 24 August, 11.40 am, £6.00–£9.50 (£7.50–£8.50).

This article is from 2008.

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1. Sarah Taylor, London – 25 August 2008, 9:51pmReport

Charming comedy with laugh out loud jokes.

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