Foxy

A lazy afternoon, then we headed out for the evening as the end of the Fringe is nigh.

Fringe show 50: Executed for Sodomy: the Life Story of Caterina Linck (4*)
An extremely interesting play about the life of Caterina Linck who was born a woman and lived as a man in eighteenth century Prussia, and was tried and executed for various ‘crimes’ relating to this. A very passionate and intense performance all round. I think if anything the play would have benefited from being a bit longer as I would have liked to see more depth and I think the story had more to it so it could have stood that.

Fringe show 51: The Lastminute Comedy Club @ Whistlebinkies
We went along to this compilation show because we had a free hour and it was nearby, and it was excellent! Four really good acts and we laughed and laughed throughout. It was nice to see Alex Edelman again and his material varied to a certain extent from his set at Richard Herring’s Edinburgh Fringe Podcast, so that was a bonus. Matt Price entertained us with some high quality spontaneous audience participation. Very good.

Fringe show 52: Silhouette Burlesque
Our third time at Silhouette Burlesque, for their final show. It was slightly extended, which was great, and the vast majority of the performances were ones we had not seen before so that was also great. Of particular note, me and my friend K got pulled up on stage for vital roles in one performance (fun!) and Cherry Fox dedicated her final song (Dream a little dream) to me and the husband because it was the first dance at our wedding. Lovely! Especially as we had been together exactly 12 years that day.

I think that's probably me done with the Fringe for this year. It has been a good one - 52 shows (unexpectedly up from last year's 49) and a really high standard. Actually I'd have liked to see more crap ones as that is part of the fun, but there you go. Lots of four star reviews from me this time.

But only one five star review, so big shout out to The Noise Next Door Comedy Lock In!!!