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MERV's  FRIDAY  12th  SHOW
Where: Venue 14
When: 1.00pm - 2.30pm
Price: £11.00

CABARET

Bonita & Billie Holiday
Has performed to sold out audiences around the country to rave reviews. ‘…Uncanny!’ (LA Times). ‘Whether you’re a Holiday fan or not, Bonita’s homage is a must-see!’ (Examiner.com). Lifetime member of The Actors Studio, Bonita has studied and worked with Academy Award winners Martin Landau, Ellen Burstyn, Mark Rydell and Al Pacino to respectfully name a few.

COMEDY

Stand-Up History
History meets hilarity as stand-up comedians bring the past to life with punchlines. Expect to see everything from modern riffs on ancient myths to crazy things about queens and kings to gut-busting stories from history’s repertory - like your funniest history teacher with more laughs. Suitable for history buffs and joke-lovers alike. Made up of Harry Househam 'Extraordinarily talented' (Cherwell), Adam Mastroianni 'A master joke writer' (BroadwayBaby.com), and Alex Farrow 'Really good' (BroadwayBaby.com).

COMEDY/CLOWNING

The Kagools
Fresh from their hit Australian tour, UK silent comedy duo, The Kagools, return to Edinburgh Fringe. Expect the usual award-winning combination of physical comedy and interactive film as your weatherproofed guides take you on a brand new adventure. This unique show is spontaneous, anarchic fun for everyone! Buxton Fringe Best Family Show 2015. ‘Brimming with wit and imagination... surely one of the outright funniest pieces of the entire festival’ ***** (TVBomb.co.uk).

THEATRE

Macho Like Me
The true account of Helie Lee's remarkable six-month journey living as a man. Between the weight lifting, crew cut and a new wardrobe, Helie's excited to start her new life as Harry. But passing as a man is harder than it looks. Despite her studious observation of men's physical behaviours and mannerisms, Helie is initially unable to shake her own. And although she sets out to prove the point that men have it so much better than women, her assumptions are quickly dashed, resulting in a new worldview that ends up surprising many - especially herself.

THEATRE

How (Not) To Live in Suburbia
Five years ago, in the middle of a shitstorm of life events, artist, single mother and committed urbanite Annie Siddons found herself living in suburbia by accident. This hilarious, honest and brutal show with films by Annie, and live artist Richard deDomenici, is the story of the loneliness that ensued and Annie's earnest, but wrong-footed attempts to cure it. Praise for Annie's previous work: ‘Shiningly original narrative… moving and macabre’ **** (List). ‘Untamed, brilliant writing… A one-woman rollercoaster ride’ **** (Fest). ‘Impressively original… hovers around the sublime’ **** (BroadwayBaby.com).

MUSIC/THEATRE

Erik Satie's - Faction
The French composer of the beautiful Gymnopedies described himself as 'a pretentious cretin whose music makes people laugh and shrug their shoulders.' See if you agree as BAFTA-winning impressionist and Olivier award-nominated actor Alistair McGowan plays several of Satie's well known, ground-breaking piano pieces and delivers his own take on Esoterik, Satie's never-before performed and often surreal articles and poems. A new, unique, warm, witty, intelligent and moving show.

MUSIC/DANCE

Movin’ Melvin Brown Presents Me and Otis
Featured artist at Oprah Winfrey’s birthday party, Melvin has appeared alongside Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Lionel Richie... 'Exceptional, sheer brilliance' ***** (Scotsman). Multi award-winning entertainer with sold out performances, presents a sensational UK premiere. ‘The best musical experience' ****½ (RipItUp.com.au). Melvin does Otis Redding's Soul and more: extravaganza of song, dance, tap and soulful funk!

HOST

MERVYN STUTTER
“Mervyn Stutter is very very good as compere of this showcase; for to make such a showcase work requires skill, talent and quick reactions. Stutter works the crowd like the showman he is. Excellent…really, really good.”
The Observer
“Mervyn Stutter is very very good as compere of this chat show; for to make such a showcase work requires skill, talent and quick reactions. Stutter works the crowd like the showman he is. Excellent…really, really good.”
The Observer