2016 Edinburgh Fringe
Octopus
Set in a world where 'Britishness' is state defined, three women decide to resist definition altogether. And form a punk band. An anarchic new comedy by Afsaneh Gray (2014 Royal Court studio group), presented by Paper Tiger Productions and Fine Mess Theatre (2015 Les Enfants Terribles Edinburgh Award for Divas winner). 'Subtle and very funny' **** (Stage). 'Ingeniously twisting narrative' **** (Fest). 'A gripping story: go see it for goodness' sake' **** (BritishTheatreGuide.info).
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Bechdel Testing Edinburgh Fringe festival
This month we're taking time out from holding Bechdel Theatre Festival conversations to Bechdel test some of the many (many, many) shows at the worlds biggest theatre festival in Edinburgh. We've been endorsing Bechdel test passing shows with stickers. Keep your eye out if you're looking at a wall of posters and want to choose something with women at the forefront to break up the overwhelming maleness of most of the festival scene. If you see this logo you can be sure that women are being represented.
Bechdel Theatre, 15th August 2016Afsaneh Gray: what is Britishness?
Afsaneh Gray's play Octopus, being presented by Fine Mess Theatre and Paper Tiger Productions at Assembly this Festival, explores the notion of 'Britishness', in a dystopian world where those of 'non-indigenous' heritage are set a Britishness test by the state.
Afsaneh Gray, ThreeWeeks, 11th August 201650 unmissable shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2016
We've picked out some of the more accessible yet offbeat, less mainstream offerings from this years jumbo Edinburgh Fringe line-up. Also, look out for our reviews article once the festival kicks off!
Stuart Wilson, To Do List, 26th July 2016Performances
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