With the top talent from all over the world in theatre, comedy, circus, ballet and much more coming to Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year, we decided to take a look at hometown performers putting on shows in the Capital as part of the world’s largest arts festival.
The homegrown shows include, ‘Salamander’, inspired by the unsolved murder of a sex worker in Leith, as well as magicians, comedians, a fun game show and hip-hop dance artists.
9. The Lady of the Loch
On a stormy night on Loch Ness, Sam is faced with an impossible decision. When finalising the housing development that will destroy the loch, Sam is in need of some guidance. With the loch at risk, who else should appear but the monster beneath. Fresh from their award-winning run in 2022, Simply Surreal return with a new show exploring our Scottish heritage. Featuring traditional music, and some native Scottish language, The Lady of the Loch stands up as a rallying call to act now and save our natural spaces, before they disappear forever. Greenside @ Infirmary Street, August 4-12, 6.35pm. Photo: Simply Surreal
10. Ageless
Challenging stereotypes and championing creativity, PRIME, Scotland’s leading dance company for those aged over 60, returns to the Fringe with two dazzling new works exploring life and loss. ‘Toeing the Line?’ is choreographed by artistic director Steinvor Palsson and set to music from Handel, whilst ‘The Infinite Life Journey’ was created through an intercultural exchange between Taiwan and Scotland in 2023. 8th-13th August at Assembly @ Dance Base at 3:40pm Photo: amysineadphotography