YOUR GUIDE TO THIS WEEK IN CULTURE
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As the final weekend of this year’s Edinburgh Festival gets underway, we debate the key challenges the Edinburgh Fringe community is currently facing via our all new podcast – with input from Charles Pamment, Ines Wurth, Ivor Dembina, Alistair Barrie and Richard Stamp – tune in here.
Rajesh And Naresh tipped
We have a few Camden Fringe tips for you this week, including one for ‘Rajesh And Naresh’ at Camden People’s Theatre. Read about that and other cultural stuff in our Three To See recommendations here.
Hannah Fairweather Q&A
Our latest Q&A is with the charming Hannah Fairweather, who performs ‘Just A Normal Girl Who Enjoys Revenge’ at Just The Tonic at The Caves until 28 Aug. Read the interview here.
Joanna Lipari Q&A
Caro recently had a chat with Joanna Lipari, the verifiable talent behind ‘Activities Of Daily Living’ at Gilded Balloon Teviot. Read the Q&A here.
Treasure Island tipped
If you’re looking for theatre to see this week in London, we have suggestions for you, including a tip for ‘Treasure Island’ at Greenwich Theatre. Read about that and other cultural events in our Three To See recommendations here.
what the dog said to the harvest tipped
We have a number of recommendations for shows this week that fall into the musicals/opera category, including one for ‘what the dog said to the harvest’ at King’s Place on 18 Aug. Read about that and other cultural events in our Three To See tips here.
Faye Treacy Q&A
Our latest Q&A is with the acclaimed Faye Treacy, who performs her musical comedy storytelling show ‘Where’s Your Head At’ at PBH’s Free Fringe at Banshee Labyrinth until 27 Aug. Read the interview here.
James Nokise Q&A
We recently interviewed the excellent James Nokise, who is performing ‘God Damn Fancy Man’ at Laughing Horse @ City Cafe until 28 Aug. Read the Q&A here.
Nick Court Q&A
We have another interview for you, and this time it’s with Nick Court of cabaret band The iDiOT Circus, who are performing ‘Death Is Coming’ at Assembly George Square Gardens until 28 Aug. Read the Q&A here.
David Head and Matt Glover Q&A
Caro’s been chatting to charming duo David Head and Matt Glover, who are performing ‘Unwanted Objects’ – a show of music and storytelling – at Zoo Southside until 28 Aug. Read the Q&A here.
Monkey Barrel Comedy tipped
We’ve got a number of digital entertainment tips for you this week, including shows from edfringe venue Monkey Barrel Comedy. Read about that and other cultural stuff in our Three To See and Stream recommendations here.
David Ephgrave Q&A
Our latest interview is with David Ephgrave – who performs ‘Good Grief’ at Just The Tonic at The Caves until 28 Aug – and it’s a great read. Find the Q&A here.
Yeeun Cho Q&A
Caro recently spoke to Yeeun Cho, playwright and director of the charming ‘Mary, Chris, Mars’, on at Summerhall until 28 Aug as part of the Korean Cultural Centre UK’s Korean Showcase. Read the Q&A here.
Future Cargo tipped
We’re excited about Requardt and Rosenberg’s ‘Future Cargo’, which begins a run of open air performances in London this week. Read about that and other cultural events in our Three To See and Stream tips here.
Ben Moor Q&A
We were really excited when we heard Ben Moor was headed back to the Fringe, so Caro arranged a chat to talk about the three shows he’s staging at The Pleasance, and more. Read the Q&A here.
Paul McCaffrey Q&A
Our latest interview is with the rather good Paul McCaffrey, who performs his latest stand-up show ‘We Go Again’ at Underbelly Cowgate until 28 Aug. Read the Q&A here.
An Unexpected Tale In Smoky Midtown tipped
We have some more Camden Fringe recommendations for you this week, including a tip for ‘An Unexpected Tale In Smoky Midtown’, on at Canal Cafe Theatre until 10 Aug. Read about that and other cultural events in our Three To See and Stream here.
Dan Kelly Q&A
Caro recently spoke to Dan Kelly, creator behind the intriguingly titled ‘How I Came Third In The North Korean Marathon’, on at Just The Tonic at The Caves until 28 Aug. Read the Q&A here.
Rob Auton Q&A
TW favourite Rob Auton is back at the Fringe this year with ‘The Crowd Show’, on at Assembly George Square until 29 Aug, and we thought it would be great to catch up. Read the Q&A here.
Heather Milsted Q&A
Heads up, every one, we have another interview for you. Caro recently spoke to Heather Milsted, the brains behind the taboo-busting ‘Period Dramas’, which is on at Pleasance Courtyard until 21 Aug. Read the Q&A here.
Jonathan Tipton Meyers Q&A
Fans of theatrical storytelling, here’s a show that will interest you: Caro recently spoke to Jonathan Tipton Meyers about ‘We Are Traffic’, which is on at the Assembly Rooms until 28 Aug. Read the Q&A here.
Norris & Parker Q&A
Caro’s been talking to the rather good Norris & Parker about their 2022 sketch show ‘Sirens’, which is on at Monkey Barrel Comedy until 28 Aug. Read the Q&A here.
Clare Bartholomew Q&A
Our latest Q&A is with the brilliant Clare Bartholomew, from Salvador Dinosaur, about the duo’s latest show ‘The Anniversary’, on this Fringe at The Pleasance Dome. Read the Q&A here.
Mark Glentworth Q&A
We recently spoke to Mark Glentworth about his one man musical ‘Seven And A Half Years’, which begins its edfringe run at theSpaceUK’s Surgeons Hall venue tomorrow. Read the Q&A here.
Tom Mayhew Q&A
Here’s one for comedy fans: Caro recently spoke to Tom Mayhew, who is performing his new show ‘Trash Rich’ at the Stand Comedy Club from tomorrow. Read the Q&A here.
Georgina Fairbanks Q&A
We’ve been busy talking to lots of performers ahead of the start of edfringe, and here’s one of our latest chats, a Q&A with Georgina Fairbanks about her role in one-woman show ‘The Unicorn’, at The Pleasance. Read the Q&A here.
It’s Not Rocket Science tipped
The excellent Camden Fringe is under way, so we have some recommendations from it for you, including a tip for ‘It’s Not Rocket Science’ at The Hen & Chickens Theatre. Read about that and other shows in our Three To See and Stream here.
Rob Ward Q&A
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe has (unofficially) begun and we’ve been talking to lots of participants about it, including Rob Ward of Emmerson Ward, creator and star of ‘The MP, Aunty Mandy And Me’ at The Pleasance. Read the Q&A here.
The Sun, The Mountain and Me tipped
If you’re looking for some theatre to see in London this week, we have some suggestions for you, including a tip for ‘The Sun, The Mountain and Me’ at the Union Theatre. Read about that and other shows in our Three To See and Stream here.
Our Field At Twilight tipped
We have a few theatre recommendations for you this week, including one for ‘Our Field At Twilight’ at The Space, which you can also see via livestream. Read about that and other shows in our Three To See and Stream here.
