Miriam Keane

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FRINGE 2016: THEATRE – Chopin’s Last Tour – The German Club – 3K

Phillip Aughey performs this one man show about the final days of popular Polish composer Frédéric Chopin. In the lead up to what would be his last public recital, Chopin escapes the drudgery of another night in the company of his Scottish hostess, Jane Stirling, and her guests to hide in his room and decide …

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FRINGE 2016: THEATRE – Moonlight After Midnight – Tuxedo Cat – 4K

A man sits in a hotel room, lost in thought. A woman enters; maybe she’s expected, maybe not. Maybe the two people know one another, maybe they don’t. Maybe this is the beginning of the story, maybe it’s the end, or maybe it’s the middle. This is a piece of theatre that requires its audience …

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FRINGE 2016: THEATRE – Bicycle – The Treasury Tunnels at Adina Apartment Hotel – 4K

From the moment the haunting strains of violin music creep up the stairs from the basement of the old Treasury building to welcome you into the underground world, mingling with the delightful smell of candle wax as you descend into the dank chambers, the scene is carefully set for this Gothic tale of passion and …

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FRINGE 2016: THEATRE – To Space – Holden Street Theatres – 3K

Part lecture, part autobiography, part science experiment, this show provides exactly what it says on the box – or more accurately, in the publicity releases. Dr Niamh Shaw is an engaging speaker, clearly knowledgeable about science, space, and the complexities of life. She is the type of person you are lucky to have as your …

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FRINGE 2016: THEATRE – What Would Spock Do? – The White Queen – 4.5K

Fandom is a way of life and, let’s face it, if you’re not part of a particular fandom, the passion can seem a little odd from the outside. This seems to be particularly true with regards to fandoms relating to science fiction. Why are these obsessions viewed by society as strange when others, such as …

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FRINGE 2016: THEATRE – The Flanagan Collective: Fable – The Red Queen – 3.5K

Kicking off with an opening that is reminiscent of the Trainspotting intro (choose life), but with a bit more heart, a bit more positivity, and a bit more of a call to action in amongst the acknowledgment that daily life can be a grind, Fable is a rumination on the connection we have to the …

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FRINGE 2016: THEATRE – The Last Time I Saw Richard – Bakehouse Theatre – 4.5K

The Last Time I saw Richard is a quirky, well-paced, exploration of a romantic relationship. Written by Cat Commander, it’s an eloquently penned series of encounters between two people, which is often funny, sometimes moving and always engaging. When we first meet them, April and Richard are newly acquainted and clearly hitting it off. The …

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FRINGE 2016: THEATRE – A Gambler’s Guide to Dying – Holden Street Theatres – 5K

As the winner of Holden Street Theatres’ Edinburgh Award, A Gambler’s Guide to Dying has a reputation to live up to, and it does so with ease. This unusual coming of age tale, focuses on an eleven year old’s relationship with his grandfather, as he is introduced to the world of gambling; to the thrill …

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FRINGE 2016: Theatre – The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer – The Royal Croquet Club – 5K

The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer, is a family show about death; and it’s a wonderful experience. Through cute animation, deft puppetry, and a delightfully whimsical soundtrack, theatre company The Last Great Hunt, and specifically performer Tim Watts, have crafted an engaging show that has both adults and children alike in rapture. The …

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THEATRE: The Popular Mechanicals – STCSA – Space Theatre – 4K

One of the best known comedic troupes on the stage, the Mechanicals from William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream are made even funnier in Keith Robinson and Tony Taylor’s modern revision of their story. Mixing clever wordplay, vaudevillian sketch comedy, slapstick humour, music, and more, in with the original dialogue from Shakespeare, this show is …

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