Fringe Top 15: Your pick of the best shows
1 Planet Lem @ Old College Quad
All the way from Poland comes this outrageous, outdoor, science-fiction extravaganza. Worth seeing for the spectacle alone. 16-26 August
2 Maurice’s Jubilee, Pleasance Courtyard
Sheila Reid, best known as Benidorm granny Madge Harvey, joins Julian Glover and Nichola McAuliffe in this dark comedy. Until August 27
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3 Strong Arm @ Underbelly
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Hide AdRoland Poland - fat by name, fat by nature - is out to win the Mr Britain title. Provocative and painfully funny play about fitting in. August 26
4 People Like Us @ The Space, North Bridge
Stacey wasn’t even looking to date, let alone fall in love, until she met Simon... he promised never to hurt her, but even the most sincere promises are hard to keep. Until 18 August
5 Jigsy, The Assembly Rooms
Les Dennis stars as Jigsy, a jobbing comic. For more than 30 years, he’s worked with them all – and will tell you the stories. Until August 26
6 Educating Rita, George Square
Matthew Kelly and Claire Sweeney star in Willy Russell’s classic comedy. Rita, a brash, hairdresser, enrols with the OU, where her ideas challenge her lecturer, Frank. Until August 27
7 Back To School, Braidwood Community Centre
This site-specific, interactive comedy treats the audience like students attending Saint Dumbiedykes – enjoy an insect dissection, sex education lesson, school assembly, school dinners and end of term disco. Until August 26
8 The Agony And Ecstasy Of Steve Jobs, Gilded Balloon
Mike Daisey’s monologue will make you question what you thought you knew about one of the world’s greatest brands, Apple. One of the most talked about pieces of theatre from the United States. Until August 27
9 Dracula - Sex, Sucking And Stardom @ Paradise In The Vault
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Hide AdLast Chance Saloon revamp Bram Stoker’s Dracula with their own brand of the ridiculous to create absurd theatre comedy. Until August 27
10 Murder, Marple and Me, Gilded Balloon
She spent her lifetime making people laugh, but behind the dotty exterior of Margaret Rutherford was a tale of tragedy and heartbreak. Until August 26
11 Looby Loo: No Strings Attached, C Nova
Leave your childhood memories at the door. Andy Pandy, Looby Loo and Teddy will never be the same again. Until August 19
12 Pierrepoint - The Hangman’s Tale @ Sweet Venues
Martin Oldfield gives a skilled performance as the uncomfortably likeable Albert Pierrepoint. Britain’s last hangman. August 5-24
13 Clockwork Orange @ The Pleasance
In the best traditions of early players, this all-male troupe bring Burgess’ infamous work to graphic life. Until August 26
14 Appointment With the Wicker Man, Assembly Rooms
Am-drams, the Lochparry Players, are rehearsing their stage version of cult film The Wicker Man in this National Theatre of Scotland spoof. Until August 26
15 Macbeth on Inchcolm Island
Take a trip across the Forth for this al fresco recounting of the rise and demise of the Scottish king. Not for the sea-sick.
August 10, 11, 16, 17, 19
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