Edinburgh Festival

Theatre Hitlist

  • Source: The List (Issue 635)
  • Date: 29 July 2009 (updated 7 August 2009)
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Festival Theatre Hitlist

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Our recommends on the pick of the festival's theatre

Beachy Head Award-winning multimedia company Analogue returns to the scene of their earliest success with a new show exploring a man’s decision to take his own life. Pleasance Dome, 556 6550, 8–30 Aug (not 17, 24), 5.25pm, £8–£9 (£6.50–£7.50). Previews until 7 Aug, £5.

The Tartuffe / The Trial Belt Up theatre provides an inspired, energetic take on some literary classics. C Soco, 0845 260 1234, until 31 Aug, 8.55pm (The Tartuffe), 11.20pm (The Trial), £9.50–£11.50 (£8.50–£10.50).

White Tea Scottish theatrical maverick David Leddy examines postwar Japanese politics through a complex mother-daughter relationship. Assembly Rooms, 623 3030, 7–31 Aug (not 11, 18, 25), 2pm & 5pm, £9–£10. Previews 6 Aug, 2pm & 5pm, £5.

Barflies Grid Iron explores the timeworn connection between alcohol and creativity through the writings of Charles Bukowski, setting the piece, appropriately enough, in a pub. The Barony, 228 1404, 8–31 Aug (not 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 28 & 29), 3pm (24 & 25 noon), £16 (£11). Preview 7 Aug, 3pm, £11 (£5).

The Girls of Slender Means A suitably slip-sliding adaptation of Muriel Spark’s novel, by the redoubtable Stellar Quines. Assembly Rooms, 623 3030, 8–31 Aug (not 10, 17, 24), 4.20pm, £15–£18 (£14–£16). Previews 6 & 7 Aug, £10 (£5).

Orphans The urban crime thriller is given a thoughtful twist in this new piece by playwright Dennis Kelly. Traverse Theatre, 228 1404, 9–30 Aug (not 10, 17, 24), times vary, £16–£18 (£11–£12). Preview 8 Aug, £11 (£5).

Precious Little Talent Ella Hickson’s follow-up to last year’s award-winning Eight addresses the recession, Anglo-US relations and Obama. Bedlam Theatre, 225 9893, 10–29 Aug (not 16, 23 Aug), 2.30pm, £8.50 (£6.50). Previews 6–8 Aug, £7 (£5).

Trilogy Three-part dissection of what it means to be a woman in 2009 by feminist theatre-maker Nic Green. St Stephen’s, 0141 565 1000, 12–31 Aug (not 18, 25), 7.30pm, £12 (£9). Previews 9 & 10 Aug, £9.

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1. Eugene Crowley, Underbelly, Edinburgh – 4 August 2009, 5:01pmReport

The Bone House - A nightmarish thrill ride for the senses is playing at the Underbelly. I saw it at the Edmonton Fringe and it is incredible. Don't miss it!! It will get under your skin! The audience is a part of the show... I don't want to say to much... you have to see it for yourself.
*****

2. john mulholland, London – 10 August 2009, 1:08pm(5s)Report

A Tribute: John Gielgud's Ages of Man starring George Innes. It's playing at the Outhouse, 12a Broughton Lane, everyday at 12:15pm. Lovely show. Wonderful soliliques and sonnets by Shakespeare plus the hilarious and touching letters of Sir John Gielgud. Mr. Innes is brilliant!

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