UNDERBELLY FRINGE 2019

Circa: Humans

Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows, The Lafayette, 2nd – 24th Aug, (7.00pm) (no show Wednesday 7th, Monday 12th, Monday 19th), runtime 60 mins

Preview: 2nd August, £12

Weekend: 3rd – 6th, 9 – 11th, 16th – 18th, 23rd -24th, £20 (£19)

Weekday: 8th, 13th – 15th, 20th – 22nd, £18 (£17)

Five-star Fringe favourites Circa (Closer, Beyond, Wunderkammer) return after their 2017 blockbuster season. This is thrillingly fearless, boundary-pushing circus at its best. Ten acrobats take us on a stirring journey of what it means to be human, and how our bodies, our connections, and our aspirations all form part of who we are. Created by Yaron Lifschitz, Humans asks how much can we take – how much weight can we carry? Who can we trust to support our load? 'The rock stars of the circus world' ***** (List).

Foil Arms and Hog - Swines

Underbelly Bristo Square, McEwan Hall, 31st July – 25th August, (9.00pm), runtime 60 mins

Preview: 31st July – 2nd August, £9

Weekend: 3rd – 6th, 9 – 11th, 16th – 18th, 23rd -25th, £17.50 (£16.50)

Weekday: 7th - 8th, 12th – 15th, 19th – 22nd, £14.50 (£13.50)

Irish comedy, potato, potato, potato, potato, potato, potato, potato, potato, potato, potato, potato... you racist. Sold-out Fringe 2009-2018. Over 100 million hits on YouTube. Foil, Arms and Hog return to the magnificent McEwan Hall with their brand new show ‘Swines’. ***** (Irish Times). **** (Times). ***** (Irish Examiner). 'Very funny' (Rowan Atkinson). 'An effervescent hour of fast-paced gags, fizzing with energy, invention and great lines' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Quite simply, a sensation' (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine).

Spank!

Underbelly Cowgate, Belly Dancer, 2nd – 25th Aug, (11.55pm), runtime 180 mins

Weekend: 2nd – 3rd, 9th – 10th, 16th – 17th, 23rd – 24th, £16.50 (£15.50)

Weekday: 4th - 8th, 11th – 15th, 18th – 22nd, 25th, £15.50 (£14.50)

Spank! returns for an incredible 16th year with hilarious hosts, awesome comedians and gratuitous nudity. Showcasing the most exciting comedy and cabaret on the Fringe, don't miss the 'best wild night out' (Scotland on Sunday) at the festival! 'Comedy and legendary party night... if you haven't experienced this night, get down there right away!' (Time Out). 'It's raunchy, raucous and ridiculous. Utterly and absolutely hilarious' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Everything you could hope for in a late-night comedy showcase... absolutely must-see show' ***** (ThreeWeeks). 'Atmosphere is electric... you just don't quite know what is going to happen next... superb' ***** (One4Review.co.uk).

Splash Test Dummies

Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows, The Lafayette, 3rd – 24th Aug, (1.00pm) (no show Monday 12th, Monday 19th), runtime 60 mins

Weekend: 3rd – 6th, 9 – 11th, 16th – 18th, 23rd -24th, £12.50 (£11.50)

Weekday: 7th - 8th, 13th – 15th, 20th – 22nd, £11.50 (£10.50)

Rub-a- dub-dub, The Dummies are back with their "splashingly awesome adventure" (Edinburgh Festival for Kids) set to drown you in tears of laughter. From the makers of hit show Trash Test Dummies! Splash Test Dummies are here, ready to roll out their beach towels and spring into an hour of circus-filled hilarity for the whole family. See a brilliant array of catch-your-breath stunt work, acrobatics, juggling and the side-splitting, slapstick comedy for which the dummies are famous. Join the Dummies and come diving from bathtubs to beaches in this aquatic adventure! “Just plain joyous" ★★★★ FEST MAGAZINE,

"Action-packed and full of high jinx.” ★★★★★ FAMILIES EDINBURGH

The Thinking Drinkers

Underbelly Bristo Square, Cowbarn, 31st July – 25th August, (8.20pm), (no show Monday 12th), runtime 60 mins

Preview: 31st July – 1st August, £8

Weekend: 2nd – 3rd, 5th – 6th, 9th – 10th, 16th – 17th, 23rd – 24th, £16.50 (£15)

Weekday: 4th, 7th – 8th, 11th, 13th – 15th, 18th – 22nd, 25th, £13.50 (£12)

After eight years of sell-outs, the Thinking Drinkers return with a brand-new, hilarious and intoxicating look at history’s greatest drinkers. Enjoy five free drinks as the award-winning experts reveal how alcohol has inspired pioneering explorers, politicians and painters in equal measure, from Plato and Picasso, to Nelson, Napoleon and Norm from Cheers. You'll learn a lot, laugh a lot and, don't forget, you get five free drinks. 'Pioneers of alcohol-based comedy' (Sunday Times). 'A terrific show. The best value for money in town' **** (Scotsman). 'Hugely funny, genuinely fascinating' **** (Edinburgh Evening News).

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