Edinburgh Festival

[Ladygooner]

Anyone got any hot tips on what to book up to see at the Edinburgh Festival?

[bawdy-nan]

I read the script of "Rash" which is an extraordinary piece. Its on at the Pleasance. Its a one woman show written by a woman who was a human rights observer in Rwanda. She's from Glasgow and now lives in New York. Its very funny and very touching and is, at its heart, about taking risks - def worth a look.

[SeanMacGabhann]

I have certain must sees when I go to the ED fest

Stewart Lee

Brendon Burns

Reg D Hunter

Adam Hills

but there are always LOADS of good acts

[Bellenden Belle]

There are new plays at the Traverse by two excellent writers - Enda Walsh and Rona Munro. Enda is sometimes not for the faint-hearted, but is usually highly original while Rona writes particularly gripping drama.

Ooooh, I am very tempted to go now, though I promised myself a year off from my usual 18 shows in 4 days!

[buggie]

Carey Marx is really good and not v well known - really nice bloke too, Stephen K Amos was v good last yr, but my friends aren't directing him this year so haven't seen the show yet. I'll be up for a wk from the 11th Aug, maybe we should do an ED drinks up there??!!!

[Asset]

I'll be up there too. My hometown. Forum drinks somewhere?

[Ladygooner]

Following the Forum's recommendations I will be going to the following:

Adam Hill, Craig Hill, Adam Bloom, Lady Boys of Bangkok(!), Rich Hall and RASH by Jenni Wolfson.

6 shows for ?48 - can't beat the two for one deals!