POLITICAL SHOWS

Here are Theatre Muse UK’s top political shows from mixed genres, just to give you a taster what is on offer from the international politics leaning offerings:-

Anti-Fascist Pasta Night – Venue 75, Flight Club at Laughing Horse @ West Port Oracle

6th-30^th August 3.45pm (1hr) – https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/anti-fascist-pasta-night

‘Curious about the fascist coup going on in the United States?  Want to get the low down with punchlines because this world needs a spoonful of sugar to go down?  Join Ron Placone as he navigates how he copes with it all!’

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Democrazy – Venue 53, Theatre at theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall

7^th-15^th August 11am (50 mins) – https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/democrazy

‘An extraordinary tale about democracy and dictatorship, told through Balinese mask, music and physical theatre.  This play explores the lure of populism and the common traits shared by dictators, reflecting on the political realities shaping our world today’.

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Matt Forde: Project Holy Moly – Venue 33, Beyond at Pleasance Courtyard & Venue 33, Pleasance One at Pleasance Courtyard  

5^th-30^th August – Various times spread across two venues – https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-project-holy-moly

‘Another new Prime Minister.  Another new government.  Another set of black holes.  Join Matt Forde as he embarks on a mission across the political galaxy and tries to find out what planet they’re all living on’.

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NewsRevue – Venue 33, Pleasance One at Pleasance Courtyard

5^th-31^st August (not 19^th) 6pm (1hr) – https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/newsrevue

‘If the news has got you down, this is your antidote.  From felon presidents wreaking havoc, disgraced royals, to the rise of AI and Ozempic – they’ve got it covered’!

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With The Possible Exception of Abraham Lincoln – Venue 236, Forest Theatre at Greenside @ George Street

7^th-29^th August (not 16^th, 23^rd) 4.10pm (55 mins) – https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/with-the-possible-exception-of-abraham-lincoln

‘If Donald Trump ever faced the likes of Abraham Lincoln, wouldn’t you want front-row seats?  This political drama presents a cathartic clash you won’t want to miss’.