Edinburgh Festivals Daily Guide - 7 August

We’re only halfway through the first full week of the Fringe, and so there are no excuses for not getting along to a few shows. For a quick overview of what’s hot and what’s not, check out the Scotsman review tracker.
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Published 8th Aug 2013, 14:29 BST
Caption: Avatâra Ayuso in Unholy Trinity, one of several shows at Dance Base reviewed by Kelly ApterCaption: Avatâra Ayuso in Unholy Trinity, one of several shows at Dance Base reviewed by Kelly Apter
Caption: Avatâra Ayuso in Unholy Trinity, one of several shows at Dance Base reviewed by Kelly Apter

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