About Bedlam Fringe
Bedlam's unique building, cosy café and energetic, creative atmosphere have made it a Fringe favourite for three decades. Devised, scripted, improvised, sung, danced or spoken, theatre is our passion - a passion we imagine we share with you.
Bedlam Fringe Description
Every August, Bedlam Theatre opens as the Venue 49, one of the most vibrant venues at the Edinburgh Fringe. Returning to the Fringe for its 32nd year, the Bedlam opens with yet another fantastic line-up of shows set in the unique atmosphere of one of Edinburgh's most iconic venues.
For more information on the venue, or to apply to perform at Bedlam for Fringe 2013, check out out website: http://www. bedlamfringe. co. uk /
As the Fringe draws nearer, this page will be regularly updated with all the latest Bedlam news, so please keep checking back regularly!
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Mindfulness can provide useful tools for any performer, helping you to battle nerves, relax and be more present in yourself and your surroundings. This workshop will explore various exercises that incorporate mindfulness and performance. Big Mind Theatre is an Edinburgh based company exploring the relationship of personal and societal well-being with performance. They are the creators of the Anxiety-Free Fringe Guide.
We asked our show teams - what's the one item you can't live without at Fringe?
Eight opens today at 2pm!
We've got some handy top tips for performers at Fringe from the Bedlam show teams including HOTTER, Pelican Comedy, Ken Cheng and Theatre Movement Bazaar.
Come along to Bedlam at 11am tomorrow to learn about writing shows that work well at the Fringe with Martin Murphy, Artistic Director of Bruised Sky Productions.
His recent plays include Victim (Pleasance Courtyard) RockStar (Lyric Hammersmith) Villain (Underbelly/ Kings Head Theatre) and Worlds (VAULT Festival).
Come down to Bedlam to see Pelican Comedy and their tennis-themed surreal physical sketch comedy show, on at 20:00 every evening!
Come locked and loaded with your Fringe experiences as the Understudies help you turn them into a mini musical! The Understudies is a completely improvised musical comedy which had its first run last Fringe and returns to Bedlam this August.
Make sure you enter our competition to win a load of drinks from Porter's Gin and Bottlegreen Drinks. It couldn't be easier to enter - just head over to Instagram and follow the instructions! 🍸🍸🍸 instagram.com/p/BmdqnfGhps7/
Ken Cheng has been picked as one of the top shows to see at Fringe by The Guardian! Catch him every day at 3:30pm at Bedlam.
theguardian.com/…/the-best-shows-at-the -edinburgh-festival-…
Introducing HOTTER who are on at 21:30 every day at Bedlam. They've already been getting some brilliant 5* reviews and are selling out every night - make sure you book ahead for this one!
"A bittersweet critique of sexuality and the female body. A giant hug of a piece, Ell and Mary invite us to embrace our self-loathing and share our self-love."
Another ★★★★★ review for (even) HOTTER, this time from The Student.
Join us every day until the 27th of August for
Shows from 12:30 every day Late Night Alternative Comedy at 11pm every night Workshops on weekends at 11am... The Cheapest Bar at Fringe
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Come and see Duke Pop - on every day at 18:30 at Bedlam Theatre!
Here's an interview from ThreeWeeks Edinburgh with our Venue Manager and Head of Programming - take a look!
Tomorrow morning at 11am we're hosting a workshop with award-winning clown, director and teacher Lucy Hopkins. Book your tickets at the Bedlam box office!
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Join us every day until the 27th of August for:
Shows from 12:30 every day ... Late Night Alternative Comedy at 11pm every night Workshops on weekends at 11am The Cheapest Bar at Fringe
Come on in, it's fun ♥️
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Prepare to dive into the world of FISK with Pelican Comedy - a madcap, uplifting and hugely entertaining show which blends surreal narratives with playful and interactive comedy. 🎾
Catch their previews on the 1st and 2nd!
Coming to Edinburgh this August? Make sure you make use of the new Fringe Underground - it's perfect for when you're trying to see 26 shows in one day and need to avoid the crowds.
pretty great stuff