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MERV's  THURSDAY  18th  SHOW
Where: Venue 14
When: 1.00pm - 2.30pm
Price: £11.00

COMEDY

NewsRevue 2016
Nobody is safe: from Trump's tweets to the EU tango, politicians and celebrities alike come under fire in a turbo-charged barrage of bladder-threateningly funny songs and sketches brimming with punchlines. One of the best-reviewed shows in the Fringe. NewsRevue is flawlessly delivered by four outstanding performers at lightning speed, expertly accompanied by an onstage musical director. Its exceptional writing, superlative performances and ever-original takes on current affairs have made it a Guinness World Record-breaker, Fringe First winner and a Perrier finalist. 'I love NewsRevue!' (Joan Rivers). 'Professional, precise and pitch perfect' (FringeReview.co.uk).

STORYTELLING

Michael Morpurgo's King Arthur
An epic tale of magic, heroism, love and betrayal adapted from the novel Arthur: High King of Britain, by Michael Morpurgo, the author of War Horse and Private Peaceful. A drowning boy is rescued by a mysterious figure who claims to be Arthur Pendragon. As the old man tells his stories, he is transported back to the heady days of Camelot, the Round Table, Merlin, the Lady of the Lake, Excalibur, Lancelot and Guinevere. King Arthur is a fast-moving family adventure, full of physical theatre and outstanding storytelling from multi award-winning Story Pocket Theatre.

CABARET

Michael Griffiths: Cole
He's inhabited the songs of Annie Lennox and Madonna to great acclaim, now Australian cabaret performer Michael Griffiths explores the colourful life and timeless songs of Cole Porter. Hedonism, grave misfortune, enduring love and a legacy that sparkles with wit and wisdom - sometimes anything goes! Including You're The Top, It's De-Lovely, Let's Do It and Night and Day. Winner Best Cabaret Adelaide Fringe Weekly Award 2016. 'There have been many tributes to Cole Porter's life, but Cole must rank as one of the best' ***** (GlamAdelaide.co.au). #madeinadelaide

MAGIC

Charlie Caper: Wonder Wander
Wonderful magic from the winner of Sweden's Got Talent. About Charlie: 'The best sleight-of-hand you'll ever see' (Advertiser). 'Goodness!' (Stephen Fry). 'Will leave you entirely baffled' (Adelaidean).

THEATRE

Lucy, Lucy and Lucy Barfield
Narnia doesn't exist. Lucy’s just realised. She's 26. She’s still reading The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. If the adventures of heroine Lucy Pevensie can’t help, then perhaps CS Lewis’s dedication to his god-daughter, Lucy Barfield, holds the key to another wardrobe. Following 2015's Garden 'quietly revolutionary' **** (Scotsman) Lucy Grace searches for the lives of Lucy: past, present and fantasy. Unpicking a life less documented Lucy, Lucy and Lucy Barfield, is an intimate show about holding on to adventure, falling through the cracks and finding your own way back.

COMEDY

Katie Mulgrew: Saboteur
It's a stand-up comedy show from a stand-up gal about confidence and self-sabotage. But it's really just a girl standing in front of an audience, asking them to love her. ‘Comedy courses through her veins…’ (Metro). **** (Skinny). **** (EdFestMag.com). **** (GiggleBeats.co.uk) **** (LondonIsFunny.com).

VARIETY

JunNk
The Edinburgh premiere of Event Awards’ Act of the Year 2013 winner, JunNk. A dynamic and original variety show where four guys use nothing but junk to create a unique world of music, comedy and pure entertainment. Combining a cappella singing, captivating percussion and innovative music creations, JunNk is a hilarious and lively show that’s fun for all the family. Fans of STOMP and Blue Man Group, say hello to your new favourite show! ‘Truly outstanding’ ***** (Gazette).

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