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Wings of Desire
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Restless angel Damiel (Ganz) is on duty over Berlin when he takes a tip from American movie star and former angel Falk on the possibilities of crossing over, and follows his mentor's path to consummate his relationship with beautiful circus acrobat Dommartin. Gorgeous black-and-white photography and a sensitive feel for the people and places of Berlin grace, this thematically rich and uncharacteristically optimistic slice of Wenders enchantment is highly recommended. View full details
21 Jun 9pm Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Atmosphere Programme.	Inspace, Edinburgh

The Illusionist
Date	Location
The product of five years' work in an animation studio that Chomet (Belleville Rendezvous) set up in Edinburgh when he fell in love with the capital after attending its International Film Festival, this is an uncannily accurate portrayal of Edinburgh and Scotland. The story is an unfilmed script from Jacques Tati and the main character, an ageing magician whose beloved act no longer interests the rock'n'rolling 1950s youth, is based somewhat on Tati himself and is carefully and emotively… View full details
26 Jun 8.30pm 'Scent Technician' Ericka Duffy explores the film 'from a sensory perspective'. Part of Edinburgh…	Inspace, Edinburgh

Young Frankenstein
Date	Location
A splendidly accurate James Whale pastiche choc-full of memorable one-liners and crazee situations. Brooks' most affectionate and consistently humorous film. View full details
22 Jun 8.30pm Screening with 1910 short adaptation Frankenstein (J Searle Dawley, US, 1910, 16min) and with an…	Inspace, Edinburgh

1,000 Suns
Date	Location
VF Theatre. This folk-rock musical is set in an alternate future where the American survivors of a nuclear war shelter in a huge crater from the fallout that remains in the world above. A group of young people struggle with their own identities, the harshness of their world and the ignorant authority of their elders. A story of wanderlust, love, fear, hope and pioneers. 1,000 Suns: An American Afterlife is an emotional rollercoaster and a display of young and inventive musical theatre at… View full details and ticket info
6 Aug–11 Aug Mon–Sat 7.35–8.50pm	theSpaces on North Bridge, Edinburgh

2008: Macbeth
Date	Location
Set in a contemporary and brutal Middle Eastern conflict, TR Warszawa's 2008: Macbeth is unflinching in its depiction of the machine of violence that, once set in motion, works faster and ever more efficiently. With spectacular pyrotechnics, immersive video effects and an extraordinary, layered soundscape that plays tricks on the ear, Shakespeare’s web of politics, ambition and the supernatural is transformed into a contemporary, and highly physical, theatrical film. Supported by Adam… View full details and ticket info
11 Aug–18 Aug Mon 7.30–9.40pm; Wed 2–4.10pm; Thu–Sun 7.30–9.40pm	Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

2012 Invades Popular Culture: Mayans, Memes, and the End of a World Era
Date	Location
Apocalyptic culture researcher (one for the list of 'jobs we'd like to have') Kevin Whitesides discusses the 2012 phenomenon and how the end of the world has suddenly become a hot topic for everyone – not just the crazies. Part of Edinburgh Art Festival: Art Late. View full details
23 Aug 6.30pm	Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh

3 Days Off Jesus - Free
Date	Location
David Burke / Laughing Horse Free Festival. Born on the 22nd of December, David Burke is only 3 days off Jesus. Join this non-drinking Irish man for a cup of tea and a night of comedy and stories about childhood growing up in old Ireland, religion, women and all that could lay in-between. 'David Burke is actually quite funny … A likeable fellow' ★★★ (AdelaideNow.com.au). 'Very funny guy … it was really worth it' ★★★★ ½ (TalkFringe.com). 'Ridiculous-like' (RipItUp.com.au). View full details and ticket info
2 Aug–26 Aug Mon, Tue & Thu–Sun 5.45–6.45pm	Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters, Edinburgh

Abandoman
Date	Location
Bound and Gagged Comedy. Abandoman is back! Abandoman recently completed a UK tour with Ed Sheeran. They create hilarious musical sketches at lightning speed live in front of their audience. ' Flight of the Concords meets 8 Mile ' (Chortle.co.uk). Ages 16+. View full details and ticket info
1 Aug–3 Aug Wed–Fri 9.45–10.45pm Preview performance.	Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh
4 Aug–27 Aug Mon–Sun 9.45–10.45pm	Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh
6 Aug–7 Aug Mon & Tue 9.45–10.45pm Two-for-one ticket offer available.	Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh

Aberdeen vs Glasgow vs The World II - Free
Date	Location
FGC Comedy / Laughing Horse Free Festival. For two years running, Chris Stephen has brought you the finest upcoming Scottish comedians as well as guest acts from around the globe, and this year is no different – except this time we're going for it! Through the entire festival we will bring you stand-up comedians, ventriloquists, character acts, games, fun and general mayhem. Last year was our most successful after receiving a four-star review and touring the show afterwards in Scotland. View full details and ticket info
2 Aug–26 Aug Mon–Sun 4.30–5.30pm	Laughing Horse @ The Newsroom, Edinburgh

Absolutely Legless
Date	Location
Absolutely Legless. Bringing Irish traditional music, song and dance alive. A high energy show of Irish rhythms, reels and song. With fiddles, flutes and feet our fantastic dancers and live band promise to deliver an exhilarating dance and music experience. The group have gained international acclaim having performed in the USA, Europe and throughout the UK. The original choreography combined with the energetic live music will guarantee to have the whole family clapping and toe-tapping… View full details and ticket info
24 Aug–25 Aug Fri 6.45–8pm; Sat 3.15–4.30pm & 6.45–8pm	Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, Edinburgh

Adam Hills: Mess Around
Date	Location
Off The Kerb Productions by arrangement with Lisa Richards Agency. In 2010 Adam based his show around the audience, made a stuffed toy a hero, raised cash for the Sick Kids. He's back to do it all again. 'Hills is astonishingly good at what he does' (Chortle.co.uk). Sundays with BSL interpreter. Ages 14+. View full details and ticket info
2 Aug–3 Aug Thu & Fri 7.40–8.40pm Preview performance.	Assembly Hall, Edinburgh
4 Aug–19 Aug Mon–Sun 7.40–8.40pm	Assembly Hall, Edinburgh

Adam Larter: Happy New Year - A Free Comedy Show
Date	Location
Adam Larter / Laughing Horse Free Festival. If your worst New Year's Eve was the time you cried alone in the toilet, it won't be now! Adam Larter has travelled back in time to celebrate New Year's Eve with you. With the massive budget he's been given by his completely legitimate sponsorship from Fosters he'll have fireworks, roller-skating and possibly a joke. 'The sheer volume of his daft ideas is stunning … a very disorganised genius' ★★★★ (Skinny). 'Had the audience giggling with bemused… View full details and ticket info
4 Aug–26 Aug Mon–Sun 1.15–2.15pm	Laughing Horse @ Captain Taylor's Coffee House, Edinburgh

Age of the Geek
Date	Location
Hayden Cohen. Dictators have fallen. Empires have been won and lost. Now geeks rule the world. Combining spoken word, music and comedy, Hayden shows how the geeks have inherited the earth. Staring longingly into the heart of all things geeky, this is a show that will entertain you through our impending technological doom. Age suitability: rated 'PG'. View full details and ticket info
3 Aug–4 Aug Fri & Sat 3.05–3.55pm Preview performance.	theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall, Edinburgh
6 Aug–7 Aug Mon & Tue 3.05–3.55pm Two-for-one ticket offer available.	theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall, Edinburgh
8 Aug–25 Aug Mon–Sat 3.05–3.55pm	theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall, Edinburgh

Alan Davies: Life is Pain
Date	Location
Best known as Stephen Fry's mop-topped buffoon on QI and duffle-coated detective in Jonathan Creek, Alan returns to his stand-up roots. View full details
9 Aug–14 Aug Mon, Tue & Thu–Sun 7.40–8.40pm	Venue 150 @ EICC, Edinburgh
18 Oct 7.30pm	Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
19 Oct 8pm	Music Hall, Aberdeen
20 Oct 8.30pm	Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Alex Yellowlees Hot Club Jazz Quartet
Date	Location
Alex Yellowlees Hot Club Jazz Quartet. Simply outstanding! This modern day Scottish Grappelli, on violin, along with virtuoso guitarists Ged Brockie and Mike Nisbet, and legendary double bassist Kenny Ellis, perform truly exciting, intoxicating and inspirational Hot Club jazz. Laced with swing and Latin rhythms and Celtic gypsy flair. 'Brilliant, don't miss them! Outstanding jazz musicianship.' (Turin International Jazz Festival). 'They will swing you into good health!' (BBC Radio 3). 'Alex… View full details and ticket info
10 Aug 8.30pm	Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, Edinburgh

Alim Qasimov Ensemble
Date	Location
Alim Qasimov has been described as one of the world’s greatest vocalists. His performances of Azeri mugham – the classical music of Azerbaijan – are recognised worldwide for their searing intensity and raw emotion. Qasimov shares the stage with his daughter Fargana, their soaring voices combining in dramatic vocal duets on themes of love and devotion. Supported by the Aga Khan Foundation. Greyfriars Series: Buy for 8 concerts in the series and get the 9th free. Young people can buy any… View full details and ticket info
23 Aug 5.45pm	Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh

Alistair Barrie: Urban Fogey
Date	Location
CKP. The List called Alistair Barrie a 'Comic Dandy'. He prefers 'Urban Fogey'. The Independent went with 'Excellent'. Come and see why. ★★★★ (Chortle.co.uk). ★★★★ (Metro). ★★★★ (ThreeWeeks). Ages 14+. View full details and ticket info
1 Aug–3 Aug Wed–Fri 6.50–7.50pm Preview performance.	Underbelly Bristo Square, Edinburgh
4 Aug–26 Aug Mon–Sun 6.50–7.50pm	Underbelly Bristo Square, Edinburgh
6 Aug–7 Aug Mon & Tue 6.50–7.50pm Two-for-one ticket offer available.	Underbelly Bristo Square, Edinburgh

Alpine Symphony
Date	Location
Donald Runnicles and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra return to the Festival with two transcendental evocations of nature and landscape - Beethoven's Symphony No 6 'Pastoral' and Strauss' monumental Alpine Symphony. Sponsored by Arup. View full details and ticket info
11 Aug 8pm	Usher Hall, Edinburgh

And then, one thousand years of peace
Date	Location
Initially created in collaboration with the Bolshoi Theatre, And then, one thousand years of peace fuses two distinct styles of movement - the fast, driving power of Preljocaj's contemporary work with the grand classical ballet of the Bolshoi. Set to a pulsating soundtrack, the piece combines intricate edgy action with slow, graceful movement in an ever-evolving dance that reveals our innermost hopes, desires and fears. Supported by The Bacher Trust. View full details and ticket info
17 Aug–19 Aug Fri–Sun 7.30–9.15pm	The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

And They Played Shang-A-Lang
Date	Location
Craft Theatre Company / The Stand Comedy Club. School days from school discos to punk rock, encountering death for the first time, to your first experience of love. This musical play has it all. With a backbeat of number one hits from the 70s, Jim's story will have you laughing, crying and recalling your own school days. Sit back and enjoy this professional adult cast bring the 70s to life. A non-stop show of such force, it will blow you away. This Edinburgh treat is not to be missed! Age… View full details and ticket info
5 Aug–26 Aug Mon–Sun 12.50–2.20pm	The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh

Andrew Lawrence is Coming to Get You
Date	Location
Chambers Management. Star of Live at the Apollo, now a regular on Channel 4's Stand Up for the Week, Andrew Lawrence arrives in Edinburgh following a sell-out 50 date tour of the UK. Twice nominated Best UK Headline Act at the Chortle Awards 2010/11, also a former double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, audiences can expect Lawrence to deliver an hour of top-class stand-up. 'He discharges kamikaze philosophies a-hundred-to-the-dozen. And it is outstanding.' (List) 'His almost Victorian blend… View full details and ticket info
1 Aug–3 Aug Wed–Fri 8.50–9.50pm Preview performance.	Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
4 Aug–26 Aug Mon–Sun 8.50–9.50pm	Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
6 Aug–7 Aug Mon & Tue 8.50–9.50pm Two-for-one ticket offer available.	Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh

Anne Renshaw Sings!
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Anne Renshaw. With guests Ian Main and Andrew Lyons. A lovely, clear voice, singing mostly a selection of self-penned songs, full of tuneful melodies and evocative lyrics, from her debut CD, Awakening. Anne's songs always delight her audiences with subject matter ranging from her native Scottish Borders to her local No. 37 bus! She is joined by Ian Main and Andrew Lyons, well known on the Edinburgh folk scene for their lively jigs and reels, slow airs to die for and wonderful songs. An hour… View full details and ticket info
11 Aug 7.30pm	Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, Edinburgh

Anne Schwanewilms, Malcolm Martineau
Date	Location
German lyric soprano Anne Schwanewilms is one of today’s finest opera singers, and her imaginative insight, dramatic flair and lustrous tone are equally apparent in her bewitching song recitals. Joined by pianist Malcolm Martineau, she performs a selection from Hugo Wolf’s settings of highly charged poems by Eduard Mörike, as well as pieces by Richard Strauss and Debussy. Supported by Edinburgh International Festival Benefactors. View full details and ticket info
25 Aug 11am	The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Antigone
Date	Location
Emanuel Theatre Company. Atmospheric reworking of the Sophocles classic by a student/graduate company from Emanuel School. In the air raid shelter in 1943 the nightly residents are welcomed by the wardens and gather to hear the tale of Antigone, a self-willed little beast, who defies her uncle Creon and buries her brother. Antigone must be put to death, with awful consequences for those around her. The Jean Anouilh classic has been reinvented as a tense, energetic tragedy presented by a… View full details and ticket info
3 Aug–11 Aug Wed–Sat 1.45–2.45pm	theSpaces on the Mile, Edinburgh
6 Aug–7 Aug Mon & Tue 1.45–2.45pm Two-for-one ticket offer available.	theSpaces on the Mile, Edinburgh

Antonio Meneses, Maria João Pires
Date	Location
Portuguese-born pianist Maria João Pires combines spellbinding poetry and utter sincerity. She is joined by Brazilian cellist Antonio Meneses, formerly cellist of the renowned Beaux Arts Trio, who is admired for his luminous, refined playing. Together, their elegant interpretations let the beauty of the music they play shine through. Supported by Donald and Louise MacDonald. View full details and ticket info
14 Aug 11am	The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

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