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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe

29 July 2014

Talented members of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍøU will be among the thousands of performers taking to the stage at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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The world's largest arts festival returns between 1 and 25 August, offering a huge programme that includes theatre, comedy, dance, music and more.Ìý

Read on to find out more about Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø's involvement in this year's Fringe.


will bring two shows, in association with :

Gower Rangers

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍøU's sketch troupe the Gower Line aim to build on the success of last year's production Gower Hour with brand new material in the form of the acclaimed Gower Rangers.

Written, directed, produced and performed entirely by Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍøU members, the Gower Line will present an hour of hilarious sketches at the Citrus Club.

The cast and crew's third appearance at the Fringe follows a highly successful West End debut last year.

Dates Ìý2-11, 13-18, 20-22 AugustÌý
Times Ìý7:45pm
Venue ÌýCitrus Club


This Slate Is Intentionally Left Blank

The Blank Slates, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍøU's entertaining improvisation team, present an hour of fast-paced sketches as suggested by audience members in This Slate Is Intentionally Left Blank.

One of the most popular performance groups among Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø audiences, the Blank Slates will return to Edinburgh on the back of a crowd-pleasing run at last year's festival.

This Slate Is Intentionally Left Blank features a cast and production crew made up entirely of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍøU members.

Dates Ìý2-11, 13-18, 20-23 AugustÌý
Times Ìý1:10pm
Venue ÌýChiquito


will be performing three productions:

Fearnot Wood

Popular drama group Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍøU Runaground return to the Fringe with black comedy Fearnot Wood, a thrilling story of guilt and vengeance centred on the famous Lewes Bonfire celebrations.

An original work, written and directed by Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø graduate Rob Thomson, Fearnot Wood follows Garth, a young man returning to his childhood home after a five-year absence. As Garth attempts to adjust to the changes that have taken place while he was away, a shadow of the past comes calling, hell-bent on revenge.

To find out more about the show, visit the

Dates Ìý31 July, 1-11, 13-17 AugustÌý
Times Ìý3:20pm
Venue ÌýJust the Tonic at The Mash House


The Duchess of Malfi

Drawing on the overwhelmingly to their interpretation of Arthur Miller's A View From the Bridge last year, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍøU Runaground presents an original version of John Webster's The Duchess of Malfi.

Chilling and compelling, the iconic tragedy explores the triangular relationship between the Duchess, her husband Antonio and her brother Ferdinand. Both men love the Duchess, though in different ways, and conflict arises as they fight for domination.

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍøU Runaground's adaptation promises spine-tingling drama in an innovative, turbulent and terrifying spirit.

Dates Ìý30-31 July, 1-16 AugustÌý
Times Ìý12:45pm
Venue ÌýC venues - C nova


How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found

Exploring thought-provoking themes of identity and belonging, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍøU Runaground's third production is an award-winning dark comedy written by Fin Kennedy.

Trapped in a life that he finds endlessly repetitive and unsatisfying, Charlie Hunt attempts to break free of his chains by adopting a new name and face - can he find the happiness that he craves? Or is he doomed to make the same mistakes and be denied a fresh start?

To find out more about the show, visit the How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found .

Dates Ìý1-16 AugustÌý
Times Ìý12:55pm
Venue ÌýZOO


Finally, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍøU comedy group the will present a brand new play:

Our Jackie

Following on from the success of sketch show Crab Salad at last year's Fringe, sketch group Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Graters return to Edinburgh for the third time with Our Jackie, a comedy play about the death of a seventies sitcom legend.

An entirely new piece of comedy, this is the first time that the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Graters will be taking a play rather than a sketch show to the Fringe.

To find out more about the group, visit the .

Dates Ìý31 July, 1-25 AugustÌý
Times Ìý4:00pm
Venue ÌýSpotlites @ The Merchants' Hall


If you're interested in seeing these, or any of the other performances taking place at the Fringe, visit the .

To find out more about the range of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍøU clubs and societies on offer and how you can join, go to the dedicated .