Jaunted's Picks For Must-See Masterpieces At The Edinburgh Fringe Festival

August 10, 2009 at 12:34 PM | by egw | 0 Comments

Where were you when the largest art festival in the world started this weekend? The 62nd annual Edinburgh Fringe Festival brings performers from all over the world to Scotland for two weeks of doing whatever their muses lead them to do, for lucky audiences who don't mind waiting in line and drinking many, many beers. With most shows under �10, it's a cheap way to catch a show which could one day be sitting pretty on the West End, also known as the Broadway of London.

Our picks among the thousands of offerings this year:

· "The B.F.G."
Honor the U.K.'s own Roald Dahl with this puppet masterpiece for all ages about a man of unusual size and his new best friend. At Augustine's, 41 George V Bridge. Tickets �7.

· "Helen Keen: The Primitive Methodist Guide to Arctic Survival."
British comedian Helen Keen relates the tale of one of her ancestors who took the North Pole by storm... or at least tried to. Perfect for you cold-blooded travelers! Gilded Balloon Teviot, 13 Bristo Square. Tickets �8.

· "Blow Up: The Credit Crunch Musical"
It just wouldn't be the Fringe without a little bit of topical humor mixed with music. GBV, 37 Guthrie St., �5.

· "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
You should probably see something Shakespeare while you're over, so check out the Beijing Film Academy's version of the mortal fools, now with multimedia and martial arts. McEwan Hall, Bristo Square; tickets �10.

Related Stories:
· (PDF) Full Programme [edfringe.com]
· Missed Connections: Share the Fringe in Edinburgh [Jaunted]
· Fringe Festival Travel coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo from Edinburgh Fringe '08: lorkano]

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