Edinburgh Festivals Daily Guide - 19 August
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If the eyes are the gateway to the soul, then it is testament to Olga Kosterina’s ability to convey emotion that she performs much of this stunning solo work wearing a blindfold. For her Fringe debut, the Russian-born performer set out to create what she calls “a solo journey along the path of life” – a piece that would capture a range of human experiences, from basic survival through to feeling victorious, with a sense of growth along the way. Dilemma is the result, and all of this and more shines through.
This is literally trouser-splitting comedy, from an act who shared the tailor of his famously too-tight suits with the PG Tips chimps. Alexei Sayle has been previewing this show for many months, yet still reaches Edinburgh with his passion for stand-up aflame and very much evident, delivering a furiously funny and phenomenal performance for someone who has been out of the game for 17 years.
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Hide AdFrom the moment Briefs supremo Fez Faanana struts out onto the stage in front of a pink-lit cloud of shimmering feathers, he owns it. He captivates the crowd with a smile, a curled lip or a quick finger-flicking “F*** You”.
Latest Guides
The Scotsman’s team of respected critics sees a huge amount of shows during Edinburgh Festival season. Here you will find an overview of every review published this year, arranged by star rating.
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