A complex and politically urgent devised play about the hidden world of human trafficking based on interviews and encounters with real people. Sold is a fast paced ensemble drama composed of inter-cut filmic scenes which take us to African cocoa plantations, domestic houses and care-homes in the UK. Punctuated with ensemble movement, an original sound score and video projection the result is must-see theatre: innovative, powerful and affecting. Sold is directed by Complicite Associate Catherine Alexander (The Boy from Centreville 2008). Sold is supported by Central School of Speech and Drama, Quiconque, The Human Trafficking Foundation and Complicite Education.

Category: Theatre

Genres: Devised, verbatim

Group: SOLD

Venue: Pleasance Courtyard

Times: 11:10

Suitability: 16+

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Dear Loved One, Andrew and I are getting married. I know – my parents were shocked too, but they’re (almost) over that. It promises to be something neither of us will ever forget. Sincerely, Anthony.

Category: Theatre

Genres: Comedy, Musical Theatre

Group: Paul Taylor-Mills

Venue: C venues – C

Times: 20:30

Suitability: 12+

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

On the day of their graduation from St Mallory Academy, six girls plan a capital crime in order to bring a wholly despicable corporation to its knees. But if revolution were this easy, it would happen every day…

Category: Theatre

Genres: Comedy, Political

Group: TheatreM (LA)

Venue: C venues – C

Times: 13:15

Suitability: 12+

Duration: 50 minutes

The world ended two years ago, consumed by a plague of the walking dead. Now four strangers struggle together to survive, but has that effort cost their own humanity? Classic horror with a modern twist.

Category: Theatre

Genres: Drama, Horror

Group: DBS Productions

Venue: Sweet Grassmarket

Times: 19:00

Suitability: 16+

Duration: 1 hour

‘A laugh-out-loud rock musical’ (Unveiled Arts, NYC) Radio Deluxembourg is a rock music, sci-fi, comedy experiment in sound, video and live performance. Pop superstars Jimmy and Cherry, along with their manager Captain Leo and Boots the monkey, have been abducted by an evil alien overlord. Forced to perform olde-timey radio plays for his galaxy’s pleasure or he’ll blow up Earth! They are joined by sexy housekeeper Jane (who might be a robot). Will they escape the EAO and save Earth? Will they come up with some catchy pop tunes while trying? Enter the world of Radio Deluxembourg: radiodeluxembourg.tumblr.com

Category: Theatre

Genres: Comedy, Music

Group: Quattro Gatti Theatre Company

Venue: Spotlites @ The Merchants’ Hall

Times: 19:40

Suitability: 12+

Duration: 45 minutes

When developing the idea for my piece I originally thought it would just be odd little monologues about tube travel and the judgements you make about other people on the tube just by looking at them. It has since followed a development pattern which has meant the piece is going from the traditional one-man-show faire, to something a bit more surreal – literally taking the audience on a tube journey where some strange things happen, and where they will meet some really bizarre characters…including a mafia boss American tourist, a celebrity stalker and a man with a very odd phobia…I will say no more as I do not want to spoil anything major. The show has been fermenting in my mind, it has become stronger and more tasty…it has become darker and more strange. The characters have aged and are floating about in my mind like ghosts, ready to be born into existence.

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One potato, two potato, three potato, four… five potato, six potato, seven potato… more! Some people’s homes smell of their pets, some people’s homes smell of wood-burning fires… but Ron’s home smells of chips. Home-made, thickly sliced, crunchy, crispy chips. The story of a teenager’s battle against both bullies and the bulge, Chips on Shoulders is a bittersweet tale courtesy of Penguin Pie Productions, a new and exciting theatre company from the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Category: Theatre

Genres: Devised, Drama

Group: Penguin Pie Productions

Venue: Zoo Roxy

Times: 12:45

Suitability: PG

Duration: 45 minutes

Immerse yourself in an enchanting adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s classic fairy tale. A tale fraught with twists and tragedy as it follows the journey of a young mermaid who sacrifices her world for the love of a human prince. The Little Mermaid celebrates the possibilities of theatre through the use of storytelling, naturalism, dance, physical theatre and an original music score that come together to deliver a physically exhilarating experience. This story comes to life in a way that has never been seen before and promises an unforgettable, captivating adventure for audiences of all ages.

Category: Theatre

Genres: Family, Physical theatre

Group: Jackinabox Productions

Venue: Zoo

Date: 5-20 August

Time: 12:40

Duration: 50 minutes

Suitability: U

Country of Origin: England

Meet Michael Farcical, the best talk show host in the business… according to himself! Come and join him as he chats to some wonderful star guests, who have egos the size of a small planet. Can Farcical keep them in check or will their real star quality start to make him nervous and cause the consummate pro to unravel? You can find out on the night by attending this unique and bizarre Fringe debut…

Category: Comedy

Genres: satire

Group: Laughing Horse Free Festival / The Farcical Group

Venue: Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club

Event Website: www.freefestival.co.uk

Date: 5-13 August

Time: 20:05

Duration: 1 hour

Suitability: 18+

Warnings: Adult themes, strong language

Country of Origin: Scotland

A-ha and Heat magazine meet mountains, deer and a yellow moon in David Greig's modern Bonnie and Clyde tale. With live music. 'Irresistible' (Bristol Playgroup). **** (Venue Magazine). ThreeWeeks Award 2010, Edges.

Category: Theatre

Genres: contemporary, music

Group: In Short Productions

Venue: C venues - C soco

Event Website: www.yellowmooninedinburgh.blogspot.com

Date: 5-29 August

Time: 19:00

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Suitability: 14+

Country of Origin: England