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  • Circus Baobab: Yé! | Underbelly and Circus Baobab

    An exciting collective of artists from Guinea and the diaspora bring their debut show, Yé!, to Edinburgh. Showcasing incredible acrobatics, vertiginous human pyramids, hand-to-hand combat and contortions all performed in a frenetic rhythm. ‘Full of punch and blending traditional expressions of circus with modernity’ (Télérama), the thirteen young artists call us together to build a world of tomorrow that will take care of nature and it’s future. ‘Wherever they perform, the atmosphere is electric’ (Le Monde). ‘A high-flying acrobatic performance with no safety net’ (RFI).

    VENUE: Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows
    TICKETED: Yes
    AGE: 8+

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  • Breathe | Half a String

    Find the epic in the tiny from the perspective of an acorn. Join this extraordinary journey to discover the beats and rhythms of a busy, beautiful woodland world. Uncover bizarre larger than life fungi, creaking tree roots and thrumming underworlds. Breathe explores the inner workings of trees, beautifully realised with a combination of stunning puppetry, breathtakingly detailed sets and groundbreaking live camera work. Underscored through a truly unique blend of thumping drum and bass and live ethereal folk songs. This is a 2024 Offie Award Finalist that celebrates trees. ‘Unmissable… delightfully imaginative, innovative and emotionally engaging’ (Everything Theatre).

    VENUE: Pleasance Dome
    TICKETED: Yes
    AGE: 5+

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  • Ben Miller: Volcano | Ben Miller

    What happens when a comedian walks into a volcano? In 2023, Ben Miller was the artist-in-residence at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, the first stand-up comedian ever selected. This was probably a terrible idea on their part. Come watch this show where scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller explores volcanology, entomology, Hawaiian history, cats, cookies and more. And yes that photo is real. Ben has made people laugh in front of a burning lava lake, and he is not afraid of you.

    VENUE: Just the Tonic at The Caves
    TICKETED: Yes
    AGE: 16+

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  • Babe Alien | Mon Espoir

    Whales sometimes make hit songs that get repeated through the ocean. Anyway, how do you deal with being alive? Babe Alien wants a revolution after seeing a blue whale trapped in their local Las Vegas casino. Their crusade for liberation is treated like a whale-sized waste of time by their flatmates, who are finding that surviving today is difficult enough. Fighting against the power brings them to a desert commune and up close with David Attenborough (not the real one, he’s busy). Apathy and activism in our times. And Babe didn’t become an alien to be apathetic…

    VENUE: theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall
    TICKETED: Yes
    AGE: 16+

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  • A Mist of Midges | Allineate

    This show covers the subjects of birth, family relationships, highland invasion, human intervention, the battle and the future of midge species with its interaction with the human race. The history, location and species overview will be covered along with the daily life of this insect in various Scottish regions. This show will have a running time of approximately 1 hour in duration and will be split into 10 scenes covering the life of the midge species from birth through to living and thriving in Scotland. Visual displays and art graphics will accompany to narrate story.

    VENUE: Fringe Online
    TICKETED: Yes
    AGE: 3+

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  • A Bee Story | ARC Circus and Cluster Arts

    A Bee Story is a uniquely Australian physical theatre show for children and families incorporating a kaleidoscope of circus, acrobatics, dance and live music. Telling the story of Queen Bee and Worker Bee who must work together to rebuild their hive after being destroyed by a bushfire. But things never quite go to plan… Join the bees on their buzzy adventures. Be enchanted by their pollen-collecting skills, honey-making abilities and superbee strength. A Bee Story has themes of environmentalism, sustainability and community spirit, and was directed by Robbie Curtis and co-created with musician and performer Lizzie McRae.

    VENUE: Assembly George Square Gardens
    TICKETED: Yes
    AGE: 3+

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  • 45 Degrees of Perspiration | Ben Harrington / Free Festival

    Prepare for a great show full of laughter and enlightenment as comedian Ben Harrington tackles one of the most pressing issues of our time in his latest comedy show, 45 Degrees of Perspiration. Ben Harrington fearlessly delves into the complexities of climate change, offering a fresh perspective on the serious subject matter through the lens of humour. The show promises to deliver a blend of clever observations, witty anecdotes and funny commentary that will leave the audience both amused but also informed, while raising awareness about the global environmental crisis.

    VENUE: Laughing Horse @ Bar 50
    TICKETED: Yes
    AGE: 14+

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