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The Sequel More Anticipated Than Hocus Pocus 2: More Witch Shows at Edinburgh Fringe 2024
Witch? Women on Trial
This looks like a real-deal, researched drama about witches and trials.
From the description:
"The true story of the witches. Humour and horror are woven together with empathy in a shocking insight into the untold stories of ordinary women caught up in a whirlwind of politics, religion and magic. Be prepared to laugh and cry. 85% of witches were women. Why?"
Aug 2-10, 12-17, 19-24
Greenside @ Riddles Court - Clover Studio
12:30 - 13:30
The Witches Hour
This is one of the many amazing tours around historic Edinburgh, where you can feel transported back hundreds of years to see witches and rituals first-hand. From the description:
"Interested in genuine witchcraft? Discover the magical folklore of Scotland and honour the stories of the victims of prosecution, while involving yourself in an interactive ritual in one of the most haunted undergrounds of Edinburgh."
Aug 6-10, 13-17, 20-24
City of Edinburgh Tours @ Old Police Box - Old Police Box
10:00 - 10:50
DeliaDelia! The Flat-Chested Witch!
The description says this is based on the "trans rights" issues in America which definitely presents potential for an allegory presented in a hilarious, fringy way!
From the description:
"DeliaDelia is a witch from the swamps who happens to be as nasty on the eyes as she is on the basketball court. Cursed to find a husband by the stroke of midnight will she: find true love or be turned into a serpent with no genitalia? This debut solo show is directed by Kedian Keohan."
Aug 1-11, 13-18, 20-25
Just the Tonic at The Mash House - Just the Snifter Room
21:55 - 22:55
Séayoncé: She Must Be Hung!
Drag artist Séayoncé (what an amazing name!) is back, and this time, raising the ghostly stakes!
From the description:
"The legendary Ghost-Whisperer returns and this time it's a witch trial! It's time to figure out which witch is which? Will everyone's favourite co-medium survive? Will she literally give up the Ghost? One thing is for certain: she simply must be hung! A bewitching night of mystical debauchery, cabaret ballads and camp theatrics."
Aug 12-13, 19-20, 25
Assembly George Square Gardens - Piccolo
17:55 - 18:55
My Pretties
A show that might be a puff piece from Big Juice, this smoothie-based, witchy show is feminist theatre at its finest!
From the description: "A story about the unlikely friendship of next-door neighbours, Agatha and Cassandra. My Pretties is a charming exploration of magic, trolls, and the ever changing label of 'witch' in today's society. Join Aggie and Cass on their smoothie-based business venture – it promises to be a delicious blend of loathing and revulsion, garnished with a riotous dollop of feminine revenge."
Aug 12-17, 19-24
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall - Theatre 3
21:15 - 21:55
Only the Ghosts Can Know
This show is receiving a short run, but has an impactful and spell-bounding premise. We are focusing on the artist married to a witch, talk about a potentially abusive relationship!
From the description:
"The water you drink has been drunk before. You have a molecule in your foot that belonged to some guy a million years ago. When you die in the flood it will remind you. A devised piece of theatre exploring a variety of characters unaware of how deep their connections are to one another. A workout instructor, an artist married to a witch, a girl trapped in an airplane bathroom, the ghosts of our ancestors... when the rains come and the flood waters rise, they all discover no one is separate from the sea."
Aug 2, 5-7
Central Hall - Auditorium
Various Times - 1hr
Andrew Doherty: Gay Witch Sex Cult
I have no idea what this show is about, but it has an amazing poster and solid title! Doherty (great surname) wants to go all out in his solo Fringe debut.
From the description:
"A sticky, spooky horror comedy about gender-reveal parties, demons from hell, and a Gay Witch Sex Cult (a sex cult for gay witches)."
Jul 31, Aug 1-11, 13-25
Pleasance Courtyard - Attic
23:00 - 00:00
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