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Willy Wonka Explained; The Veruca Salt Sessions

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Don’t miss this refreshing show, which was a smash-hit at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Matthew Hardy and Julie Dawn Cole, the original actress who played the little tyke Veruca Salt in the classic ’70s film, appear as if sat on their respective therapist’s couches. Dawn Cole, in London, complains about being a former child star, while Hardy, in Australia, bemoans his unshakable obsession with the film. Hardy’s Wonka love shines through and Cole’s presence is the icing on the cake.

Caution: May contain hilarious multi-media interludes. Ommpalicious!

‘Wonderful… Delightful… Endearing’ (Age)

Time: 7pm (1hr)

Dates: 4th— 29th August (not 11th or 12th)

Venue: Pleasance Courtyard » Beneath

Buy tickets from edfringe.com or Pleasance

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The Best Of Edinburgh – Showcase Show

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The famous lunchtime ‘Showcase Show’ featuring a different line-up every day plus special guest hosts and other daily surprises with top headliners and hot new acts. A handpicked show where comedians get to sell their show, and you get to check out the talent.

‘A perfect bite-size flavour of the festival – a must see’ (ThreeWeeks). Seventh sell-out year.

Time: 1.10pm

Venue: Pleasance Courtyard » Cabaret Bar

Dates: 06 August — 29 August

Buy Tickets from edfringe.com or Pleasance

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Aidan Bishop – Adaptable

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This native New Yorker has had enough. No more mister nice guy. Everyone is getting it in this show… especially hipsters. Please don’t come to this show in tight pants. Ooh you think you’re so cool with your i-Phone! Times have changed… Come join Bishop as he tries to adapt.

“Aidan Bishop impresses with the New Yorker’s command of an audience” Chortle

“Aidan does what he’s paid to do: get the audience laughing” Chortle

Venue: Gilded Balloon > The Turrett

Time: 10.15pm (1hr)

Dates: 4th – 29th August (not Mon 16th)

Buy Tickets from edfringe.com or Gilded Balloon