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 Edinburgh Festival Fringe |
180 High Street (Organisor) City of Edinburgh EH1 1QS United Kingdom +44 (0)131 226 0026 (Organisor) http://www.edfringe.com/ |
The Fringe is a welcoming forum for both the established star and the unknown genius of tomorrow. For three weeks in August each year, the city is alive with a frenzy of creativity, hosting more than 2,000 shows held at various venues throughout the city. More than 30% of the program is smade up by theater. The rest is rounded out with comedy, music, dance, children's shows and exhibitions. Expect anything from the profoundly serious to the deliriously silly. The program is launched in June, with tickets available through August; book early if you want to get to your first-choice program. Ticket prices vary according to venue and performance. If you're tight on cash or someone who's always looking for a bargain, keep in mind that over 300 of the shows are free to the public. Call or check the website for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: FiPZiE.CoM |
 Photo: Duce McCune |
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 Photo: Marjolijn Kamphuis |
 Photo: Joy Columbretis |
 Photo: Laurenz Bobke  |
 Photo: Dave Flynn |
 Photo: Dave Flynn |
 Photo: Ian Potter |
 Photo: Richard Hoskins |
 Photo: Bev Turner |
 Photo: Chen Yu |
 Photo: ShakespeareCast.com |
 Photo: Rodrigo Gomez-Tagle |
 Photo: Mulloy Morrow |
 Photo: William T Shiers |
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 Photo: susie bergen |
 Photo: Thomas Suski |
 Photo: Emmett Dzieza |
 Photo: John. A. Long |
 Photo: Tom Rolfe |
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 Photo: Dominic Travers |
 Photo: Catherine Sparks |
 Photo: Zoe Goodacre |
 Photo: Charlie Wood |
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 Photo: Tony Lukeman |
 Photo: Freddie Botham |
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 Photo: David Gilmour |
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 Photo: Jan Grieve |
 Photo: Jason Prince |
 Photo: David Craig |
 Photo: Craig Muir |
 Photo: Sarah Gale |
 Photo: Dan Weill |
 Photo: Marco Duizer |
 Photo: Mark Thornton |
 Photo: Sabrina |
 Photo: Jason Seymour |
 Photo: Siobhan Mitchell |
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 Photo: Mike Spence |
 Photo: James Mackenzie |
 Photo: Anne Gallacher |
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The oldest of six arts festivals |
Various venues Edinburgh United Kingdom +44 131 473 2001 http://www.edinburgh-festivals... |
The Edinburgh International Festival is one of six arts festivals which, together, make up The Edinburgh Festival. The focus of the event is to "provide the world with a centre where, year after year, all that is best in music, drama and the visual arts can be seen and heard in ideal surroundings". Edinburgh is indeed ideal: the beauty of the surrounding landscape provides the perfect backdrop for the music and drama of the International Festival. Opera, ballet, symphony concerts, and performances all take place in the larger venues around the city. The programme is available in March, and tickets are EUR5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Tom Gardner |
 Photo: Lauren |
 Photo: Sivakumar Rajamanickam |
 Photo: E.Robson |
 Photo: Peter Doe |
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 Photo: Greg Beal |
 Celebrity studded premieres |
88 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BZ United Kingdom +44 131 229 2550 (Information) / +44 131 623 8030 (Tickets) http://www.edfilmfest.org.uk/ |
One of the several events that make up The Edinburgh Festival, this film fest aims to provide a forum for new British and continental talent. There is always a wide range of new and classic films to view, along with events and lectures featuring some of the big names in cinema. There are also 'surprise' films and some premieres (usually accessible to the public), along with appearances by assorted celebrities (past visitors have included Tim Roth and Ewan McGregor). Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Valentino Paparazzi |
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World famous military display |
32 Market St Edinburgh EH1 1QB United Kingdom +44 131 555 1188 http://www.edintattoo.co.uk/ |
The Tattoo is one of the world's finest military displays. First performed in 1950, it is a splendid mix of pomp, pageantry, music, ceremony, entertainment and drama, all set against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle during the festival. Although the central appeal still remains the stirring sight and sound of the massed pipes and drums of the Scottish regiments, the event has an international flavour with performers invited from all over the world. Tickets range from GBP9-GBP25, depending upon seating. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Martin Luechinger |
 Photo: Jim Elliott |
 Photo: Arabella Benson |
 Photo: Jenny Lally |
 Photo: Eddie Dowds |
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 Photo: Tiffany Pan |
 Photo: Laura Wylie |
 Photo: Benjamin Fenech |
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 Photo: Kylie Ding |
 Photo: Steven and Natalie Yates |
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 Photo: Patricia Parodi Herz |
 Photo: Alastair Pether |
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 Photo: Patrick Fulton |
 Photo: Sally Tomato |
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 Photo: Dan Ridley-Ellis |
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 Photo: Zoe Harris |
 Photo: Mike Vardas |
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New Year First Footing |
City Centre Edinburgh United Kingdom +44 131 529 3914 http://www.edinburghshogmanay.... |
Hogmanay's New Year "First-Footing" started with the legacy of a tall, dark stranger appearing on the doorstep at midnight brandishing a lump of coal, which means good fortune for the new year. Since such a meeting was unlikely, locals started visiting each other's houses with food, coal and the odd alcoholic beverage for a party. Today the celebration culminates at "the bells" at midnight with a fireworks display over the Edinburgh Castle. There is also a program of events on New Year's Day, including a "Loony Dook" plunge into the Forth, a Triathlon, and street theatre. See website for yearly details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Ed Tarwinski |
 Photo: Andrew Moir |
 Photo: Janie Mehew |
 Photo: Iain K-N |
 Photo: Nick Beese |
 Photo: Garth W Hulbert |
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 Photo: George Rispin |
 Photo: Helen Wright |
 Photo: Cheryl & Phil Norton |
 Photo: Su Perera |
 Photo: Craig Knott |
 Photo: Sarah Miller |
 Photo: Campbell Brown |
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 Photo: Alan Pursell |
 Photo: Rain Dog |
 Photo: Alex Kalff |
 Photo: Karl McCabe |
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 Photo: Laura Gillespie |
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