5. Frigid
After receiving rave reviews at Dublin Fringe Festival 2022, Bewley’s Cafe Theatre & The Civic Theatre Tallaght, as well as winning the prestigious Dublin Fringe Little Gem Award,
Frigid written and performed by Irish actor Rosa Bowden, is set to make its triumphant return this August at Underbelly Cowgate. Niamh O’Reilly is still a 'fridget' – she’s never been kissed – and at 14, she'd want to hurry up. Tonight at the local teenage disco, her friends are on a mission to change that – whether she wants to or not. Set in Dublin in 2007, Niamh takes you on her journey through the 'innocence and discovery and fun – and mortification and terror' of Irish adolescence. A coming-of-age comedy about frenemies, first times, and figuring it out.
Underbelly Cowgate, August 3-27, 12.40pm. Photo: Submitted
6. Picasso: Le Monstre Sacré
Picasso: Le Monstre Sacré, is an uncompromising portrait of Pablo Picasso. Undisputed genius and visionary artist, Picasso's obsession often destroyed those he professed to love. This unflinching portrait of Picasso explores the complex nature of artistic genius and its impact on the artist's subjects and family. Picasso himself pits his audience as his jury… Should he be condemned or forgiven? Peter Tate, multi-award winner and Founding Artistic Director of London’s Playground Theatre, is directed by Edinburgh veteran of 29 years, Guy Masterson whose productions include 'Twelve Angry Men', ‘The Odd Couple’, 'Morecambe' 'Under Milk Wood', and 'Animal Farm'.
Assembly Roxy, 3 - 28 August, 12.45pm. Photo: NUX Photography
7. Deb Filler: Kravitz, Bernstein, Cohen, and Me
Deb Filler, the acclaimed and multi-award-winning comedienne, wends through near-universal musical touchstones in her quest to meet ‘The Three Lennys’ in Kravitz, Bernstein, Cohen, and Me. With only a guitar, (mostly) true stories, and a raft of lovable characters, this jam-packed, deeply humorous show is a love-story to Yiddish, music and mentors, whose empowering influence will linger long after curtain down.
Assembly Rooms, Drawing Room, 3-27 August, 7pm. Photo: Submitted
8. Macbeth
Pupils from King Charles’ former school will stage a theatre rock adaptation of Macbeth at Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival, 61 years after its most famous pupil joined the school and went on to play the lead role. Gordonstoun's Dance and Drama department will present a high-energy performance, integrating acting, movement and song, bringing this story to the stage as it’s never been seen before, amalgamating Shakespeare's prose with Biffy Clyro’s lyrics and music.
Paradise in Augustines, George IV Bridge, August 5-12, 1pm. Photo: Michael Traill