There’s something for everyone to enjoy at Underbelly’s venues this Fringe, including circus, late night comedy, children’s entertainers, award-winning theatre and dazzling dance. Here’s a taste of the incredible talent on offer that’s been entertaining audiences at Underbelly’s venue hubs at Bristo Square, George Square Gardens, Circus Hub and Cowgate.
9. Tutu
Join Tutu on a hilarious journey, a tribute to dance, where comedy and incredible dance skills intertwine seamlessly. Featuring an all-male cast of six dancers decked out in ever-changing flamboyant costumes. Choreographed by Philippe Lafeuille, Tutu pays homage to the dance world that can sometimes take itself a little too seriously. In Tutu, no one is safe from his playful eye, as he shatters stereotypes and makes dance accessible to all. Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall), 3.25pm. Weekend: August 19-21, 25-27 (£15 / £14). Weekday: August 15-17, 21, 23-24 (£14 / £13) Photo: Ian Georgeson
10. Circa's Peepshow (Club Remix)
Circa's smash-hit Peepshow has astonished audiences worldwide. On this seductive circus thrill-ride, flashes of cheeky cabaret, grinding nightclub and raw humanity explode into view before disappearing into darkness. Now the team from Circa has created Peepshow (Club Remix). Joined by a live DJ and featuring some of the best acrobatic talent on the planet under the direction of circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz, this remix is outrageously skilled, delightfully funny and razor sharp. This is one hot hour of big beats, playful acts and thrilling acrobatics.
Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Lafayette), 6.20pm. Weekend: August 18-20, 24-26 (£21 / £20). Weekday: August 15-17, 22-23 (£18 / £17) Photo: Ian Georgeson
11. Untapped Award Winner - It's A Motherf**king Pleasure
Usually disabled people want to do the right thing. But what if they don't? What if they were out to make as much money as possible from the guilt of non-disabled, anxious people (like you)? Hot off the back of their smash-hit VAULT and Soho runs, multi award-winning, disability-led theatre company FlawBored present a scathing satire on the monetisation of identity politics that spares no one. Winner of Vault Festival Show of the Week and nominated for two Off West End Awards. Underbelly, Bristo Square (Friesian), 2.20pm. Weekend: August 18-20, 25-27 (£13 / £12). Weekday: August 15-17, 22-24 (£12 / £11). Photo: Masha Biryukova
12. Untapped Award Winner - One Way Out
‘Can we determine our fate? Or is there only one way out?’ Theatre Peckham’s first resident company present this powerful drama exploring young British Caribbeans' experiences of the Windrush crisis. Four friends stand on the cusp of adulthood, with ambitious goals ahead. As they take their first steps towards independence, a world-shattering event turns Devonte’s life upside down. Forced to make decisions that may destroy their brotherhood as they know it, the young men must decide to follow the paths laid out for them or step off to help their friend in sudden need.
Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Button), 2.15pm. Weekend: August 18-20, 25-27 (£13/ £12). Weekday: August 15-17, 22-24 (£12 / £11). Photo: Masha Biryukova