Five shows to see at this years Fringe Festival

Venue 23: Pleasance Dome | Suitable 8+ | 50 minutes | Genre: Theatre

Amy Booth-Steel performs how the ukulele came to her rescue when going through some tough times with her mental health. She wrote some songs and posted them online and before she knew it they had millions of hits. Expect a 45-minute exploration of what it’s like to live with a manic mind, with an open and honest insight into some unspoken home truths!

The Assembly Halls – Music Room | Suitable 8+ | 1 hour | Genre: Dance, Physical Theatre, Comedy

It was The List's top rated shows of 2018. Seven of Ukraine’s most talented circus performers band together to present a stunning show of light and shadow, combining ancient tradition and mind-blowing skill. My Land, explores humanity’s roots – the eternal inheritance of humankind and earth. A “circus as you've never seen it before”. 

Underbelly Bristo Square – McEwan Hall | Suitable 12+** | 1 hour | Genre: Comedy, Theatre
** Some language and audience participation 

Austentatious returns to the Fringe Festival for it’s seventh year! Every day the cast improvises a brand new Jane Austen novel based entirely on a single suggestion from the audience. Performed in period costume with musical accompaniment, it’s Austen performed like you’ve never seen before. 

Assembly Halls – Music Room | Suitable 12+ | 90 minutes | Genre: Musical Theatre, Comedy

Friendsical is a new musical parody inspired by the iconic TV series. The gang takes on naked Thursdays, a power cut and a dinosaur convention. What could possibly go wrong? It also has original songs like (He’s her) Lobster and Richards Moustache. If you’re a fan of the iconic then this may just be the Fringe show for you. 

Assembly George Square: Gordon Aikman Theatre | Suitable 5+ | 1 hour | Genre: Theatre

Noise Boys is a brand-new tap dancing and beatboxing show spectacular! Featuring multi award-winning champion beatboxers, world-class tap dancers and some of the finest street musicians in the country, it’s a high-octane and exhilarating show combing outstanding physical skills with incredible musicianship and rhythm.