USA Weekly News 100 Star Awards for the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe include the following Fringe Shows,
Ths is not a final list as other 2008 Edinburgh Fringe shows are still being considered for by the editors of the USA Weekly News for USA Weekly News 100 Star Awards from film footage taken during the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe Festival:
1. A Festival Dickens - Simon Callow performed at the Assembly
2. Life at the Molecular Level presented by Present Attempt, performed at the Underbelly
Present Attempt were also winners of a USA Weekly News 100 Star Award Night
for Attempt
3.4 presented at the 23007 Edinburgh Fringe film, which was also chosen
by the INL News group to be mad einto a feature foilm, beinbg the first
feature film to be made out of a fringe play using six cameras to film
it at the C Venues and edited from the six different camera angles into
a feature film. The idea behind this was to show the potential of
turning fringe performances into fetiures film that can be played in
cinemas all around the world a sa n alternative to the big budget
Hollywood block busters, having captured the spirt and excitement of a
fringe performance performed live at the Edinburgh Fringe
Festival. There is an ever increasing world interest in Fringe
performances, however with the large amount of performances every year
at fringe festivals around the world and the difficulty of many
interested people not being able to see them live. those interested in
this cutting edge theatre, music, dance, comedy and other types of
performances would them be able to enjoy fringe performances on film at
their local cinema all year round. This way performers at the
fringe can receive income all year round from these films and
this income can help make up the losses often made by performers coming
to the fringe each year in the hope they can recieve some world wide
attention and recognition to their performances.
In
2007 during the 2007 Edinburgh Fringe there were in excess of 200
million clicks on web sites associated with the Edinburgh Fringe and
Yahoo named the Edinburgh Fringe as one of the highest searched
subjects on the internet. This shows there is increasing large world
interest in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival which has become the largest
Arts Festival in the world.
3. Fool Koller - Eric Koller performed at the Hill Street Theatre
4. Mime for Laughs peformed at the Hill Street, Theatre
5. Broken Nails by extremely talented Polish Anna Skubik peformed at the Hill Street, Theatre
In
this meserizing study of feminity and the power of Stardom. marlene
Dietrich is played by a puppet operated by the fictional young girl
servant apprentice (extremely talented Polish Anna Skubik),
carer and lover. In her heyday, Dietrich has been a symbol of the ideal
woman and an object of desire, now is older and disillusioned about
physical beauty.
6. Now is the Hour peformed at the Hill Street, Theatre
7. Jonny Woo - International Woman of Mr 'E' by Bistrotheque Productions performed at Gilded Baloon Teviot
8. The Improvised Chronicles by The Noise Next Door performed at C Central Carlton Hotel.
THE IMPROPHECY CHRONICLES -
IMPROVISED MUSICAL COMEDY DONE IN HARMONY.. FEATURING MUSICIAN SAM HOWES...FIVE SLICK IMPROVISORS.... NO ONE CAN FAIL TO BE ENGADED BY THER VIVACIOUS SENSE OF FUN.. Steve Bennet..Chortle
These
guys are just amazing to be aboe toi get someone on stage ..find ourt a
few things about theire like and dislikes and make up a five part
harmoney comedy song about them....sucH a unique and talented world
class act ...well deserving for the Special USA Weekly News 100 Star Award give to a performance that is way above the average five star standard...DON'T MISS THIS ONE....USA Weekly News
On at C Central: Venue 54, Carlton Hotel North Bridge, Edinburgh
9:35 PM from the 1st till 25th August, 2008
9. Beating of the Russian Heart by Koleso performed at C Soco Urban Garden
Beating of the Russian Heart is big on colour, big on emotion, big on
variety and big on exuberance. In terms of sheer entertainment value it’s
as big as it gets.
Koleso’s cast of seven girls from St. Petersburg perform traditional songs and dances
from Russia. With power and sensitivity in their singing, a wonderful joie de vivre in their
polkas and a strength and resilience throughout, the best of traditional Russian folk
culture is illustrated.
Koleso adapts Russian folk for modern audiences. From the opening number to the
rousing fi nale, Koleso succeed in demonstrating the fi ery yet profound depths of the
Russian heart.
Beating of the Russian Heart promises to have you tapping your feet and singing
along. Whether you saw them last year on their successful Fringe run or are seeing
them for the fi rst time, Koleso will provide new unheard songs for an international
audience. As a bigger cast create a more powerful sound, the a capella numbers will
leave no-one indifferent.
Koleso brings two family friendly shows to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year. with
Russian Play at C main perfect for kids and adults alike.
‘I can’t recommend this show highly enough. It is a wonderful experience
which everyone can enjoy’
EdinburghGuide.com
Koleso Beating of the Russian Heart
Elena Maslova www.folk-show.ru
Unfurl
the magic of Russia. Songs to melt you to tears and to catch your soul.
Songs to make you stamp your feet with joy! Sung in thrilling
traditional harmonies by a stunning all-female cast. 'Delightful'
EdinburghGuide.com. www.folk-show.ru
10.
Two Birds, a Gay and a Fat Dude by Niamh Marron, Tasha K, Geariod
Farrelly and James Marsh/PBH's Free Fringe per formed at the Mercat Bar
11. Escaping From Reality by Chris Cross, PBH's Free Fringe performed at Nicole Edwards
12. Freeloader by James Hazelden ( Australian comedy singer) PBH's Free Fringe performed at Nicole Edwards
13. Striking Gold by Morgan Carberry performed at Hill Street Theatre
14. TillerPop by Mat Tiller performed at Cannon's Gait PBH's Free Fringe
15. Choi Sori and Arirang Party performed at ClubWest as part of the Invasian Festival
Choi Sori & Arirang Party
Extreme martial arts meets traditional Korean percussion peerformance and powerful dance!
August 3rd till August 25th, 2008 @@:45 daily at Club WEST Venue :112
Performer
Sound: Choi Sori, Byun Jay-Young Kim M-So
Martial Arts: Kang Heung-Jin, Lee Kyu-Hoon, Kim Doo-Hung
Korea Dance: Seo Song-i, Shin Young-Joo, Kim La-Jung
Staff:
Director: Choi Sori; Scenario: Choi Sori; Producer: Oh Tae-Sik;
Musical Director: Choi Soria, Byun Jai-Young; Dramatung: Park Seong-II,
Martial Arts Director: Kang Heung-Jin; Lighting Director: Lee
Hyun-Kyo; Coustume Designer: Atuko Atibino: Lee Hye-Jung
Sori LAB Co. Ltd, Co-Producer: Kim Byoung-Ju Executive Director: Yoon Tae-Ho; Manager: Kim Sun-Ea
'Arirang Party is one of the most spectacular performances once could ever see in the world of Dance and Physical Theatre..and is one of the first Invasian FESTIVAL Shows as part of the 2008
Edinburgh Fringe to recieve a USA Weekly News 100 Star Award..Arirang
Party is truly a show that you would be extremely sorry you missed....USA Weekly News
Category: Dance and Physical Theatre Show Time: 10.45pm Duration: 75 minutes Adult Price: £16.00
Concessions Price: £12.00 Another
Korean extreme musical dance spectacular direct from its hit run in
Seoul featuring world-class percussionist choi so-ri with a combination
of street/tap/martial arts dance crews who’ll guarantee you’ll party
the night away.
16. Family performed at ClubWest as part of the Invasian Festival
Family: Tae-Kwon Vs B-boy - Taekwondo Marshal Arts Performance
21:15 from 3rd August till 25th August. 2008 at Invasian FESTIVAL
Quincentury Hall, Royal College of Surgeons, Nicholson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DA: Venue 112
Director:
Jae-Hyn Baek, Kyumg-Wook Jang; Composer: Jung-in Yoon; Choreographer:
Hee-Jong Kim Martian Choregrapher: Chang-Bum Ann
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Proclaim the renaissance of Taekwondo!
Taekwondo is the longest history in oriental military arts has been reborn as 'Family'' harmonizing with a B-Boy.Kporean B-Boys, the symbol of freedom and you
th. They communicate with the whole world through dancing. A contest of single round with Taekwondo. A comic performance <family>
17. Anshul Tomer performed at ClubWest as part of the Invasian Festival
Martin Hunt- Managing
Director of TARTIN Silk Public Relations- one the main sponsors of the
Invasian Festival, Ronnie Aitken -director of a number of shows at the
Invasian Festival including the Anshul Tomer Show, and Anshul Tomer-
the young gifted 'Indian Idol' contestant- all relaxing after after a
film shoot of the Anshul Tomer Show which is being made into a movie to
be showsnat the second 2009 Fringe Film Fest which is held on the 2nd
August each each at the Film House, Lothian Road, Edinburgh.
Ansh
ul Tomer Music
'No words can discribe Anshul Toner's voice.. you have to come to here it for yourself.. a must for a USA Weekly News 100 Star Award for an outstanding performance way above the average Five Star Rating..' USA Weekly News
Category: Music Show Time: 1.15pm Duration: 50 minutes Adult Price: £8.00 Concessions Price: £7.00
Young,
gifted ’Indian Idol’ contestant Anshul returns to the Fringe to delight
you with a new repertoire of classical and popular Bollywood songs made
famous through film. A voice as smooth as silk.
18. Mirrors of Love and
Audience
with Dana Gillespie performing authentic risque down and dirty blues,
supported by famous Austrian wizard boogie-woogie player, Joachin
Palden performed at ClubWest as part of the Invasian Festival
Dana Gillespie with Sal Bashir who performs his Elvis Tribute at ClubWest-Invasian Fest, along with Austrian wizard boogie-woogie player, Jachin Paklen who supports Danna Gillespie
Click
here to watch exclusive live video clip of Dana Gillespie at her final
risque blues show at ClubWet, if you miss it you can still catch Dana's
other amazing show
Mirrors of Love
Dana
Gillespie, and Tim Cross ( together with Joerg Huber's astonishing
images), brings her beautiful book of eastern promose to life. After
touring Europe, Australia, and India, Dana finally gives her multimedia
music show a UK premiere. Poetic trance, making this a truly
mesmerizing experience.
You can catch Morrors of Love at 245pm and 9pm on Sunday 24th and Monday 25th August, 2008 at ClubWest Venue 112 -
-do not leave Edinburgh without seeing this amazing Mirrors of Love-
you will be enriched and have a chatch with Dana afte rthe show and share some love with her to takeaway with you.
An Audience Dana Gillespie
at 9 PM from 18th August till the 23rd August, 2008 at Club West
Dana
Gillespie was the winner of a Sell-Out Award at the 2007 Edinburgh
Fringe Festival. Dana Gillespie returns with Austrian wizard
boogie-woogie player, Jachin Paklen, to show you what risque down and
dirty blues is all about. Dana Gillespie is a multi-award winning
undisputed and renowned Queen of the risque blues, together with Jachin
Paklen, the fastest piano-player in the West, is back again to make you
laugh, cry, dance and stomp your feet.
www.dana-gillespie.com
'What
more can be said...Dana Gillespie the multi-award winner undisputed and
renowned Queen of risque blues supported by Jachin Paklen the world
class Austrian wizard boogie-woogie player' can not be matched in the
world for their presentation of risque blues...this magic combination would entice even a non blues fan to love the blues..a definate for a USA Weekly News 100 Star Award for their contribution to the nearly lost art of the real risque blues..' USA Weekly News
19. Ambika Jois who has performed at BBC Family Proms, with the Phiharmoni
a
Orchestra, performing her unque style of Inioul (soul with infleunces
of Indian) supported by talented 13 year old Flexy Fingers and renowned
violinist Chandru, performed at ClubWest as part of the Invasian
Festival
Invasian FESTIVAL as part of the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe Festival proudly presents
Ambika Jois singer , Flexi Fingers on piano and Chandru on violin
performing their unique Inioul ( soul with influences of India)
Click on photo below or link above for live movie of
the stunning Ambrika Jois and her band
Am
bika Jois Video Clip One,
Ambika Jois Video Clip Two,
Ambika Jois Video Clip Three
http://www.myspace.com/ambikaonline
Ambika Jois performed at the BBC Proms, and with the Philharmonia Orchestra. Her soulful vocals, and her unique
style of Inioul (soul with influences of Indian) make her a must
see-act. Beautiful songs that connect her music to her Indian roots.
Featuring special appearance of Flexy Fingers, the most amazingly
talented musician and composer on piano from India, who is only 13
years old and plays piano like an world wide professional with 30 year
performing experience and the we
ll
renowned, respected and talented violinist Chandru, who is well known
is Bollywood, London and world wide for his unbelievable playing and
composiong ability on the violin
20. I.D. presented by Floating Water performed at ClubWest as part of the Invasian Festival
21. Dance withou
t
Movement presented by Greater manchester's award winning Peshkar
Productions, performed at ClubWest as part of the Invasian Festival
22. DareDevas performed at ClubWest as part of the Invasian Festival
23. Coral Lee's Red Dance with Music from Kimho Ip performed at ClubWest as part of the Invasian Festival.
24. Self Murder performed at ClubWest as part of the Invasian Festival
25. Dr Brown & Duncan Bolt are Almost Human PBH's Free Fringe performed at Nicole Edwards.
Dr Brown and Duncan Bolt are Almost Human 23.00-00.00 Nicole Edwards 2-23 August, 2008 (not 11,18)
Comey
double bill, Dr Bown ( people Magazine's 39th Most Electric Person)
performs one-or-a-kind, surreal comedy. Duncan Bolt ('Wonderful'
Alexander Mccall Smith.BBC Radio4) travels from 1980-'s reading to
1940's Hollywood in his deliriously funny show.
' An extremely well
structured show.. that keeps for laughing and glued to your seats all
the way.. most definately an over 5 star rating..'
USA Weekly News
26. Vismayaha performed at ClubWest as part of the Invasian Festival.
27. Hoopla Impro Show, improvised games, scenes and sketches performed at the Standing order, PBH's Free Fringe.
28. Clive James in Converesation performed at the Assembly
29. Lies Have been Told by Rod Beacham, starring Philip York performed at the Assembly.
30. Where's Yak performed at The Counting House as part of Alex Petty's Free Festival.
31. A Real Humane Person Who Cares and All That performed at Hill Street Theatre
32. Up The Republic performed at Hill Street Theatre.
Up The Republic by Max McGuiness
Fireworks, Fascism and Leather pants.... 9.30 pm August 1st-25th ( Not the 13th)
www.uptherepublic.org - www.universal-arts.co.uk
33. Frida Kahlo:Viva La Vida performed at Hill Street Theatre
34. Bad Dog Variety presented by the Dog Eared Collective performed at the Underbelly
34. Benit Like Elvis by Sal Bashir
Marlina Dietrich, Anna Skubik from Broken Nails and Morgan Carberry from Striking Gold
Marlina Dietrich and Anna Skubik from Broken Nails have
also performed as guest artists in Morgan Carberry's Striking Gold,
their both shows have received an over five star rating from the USA Weekly News and
are on the short list to receive a 100 Star USA Weekly News Award on
the 24th August, 2008 to be presented on the 24th August, 2008 at
ClubWest- home of the Invasian Festival. The Invasian Festival
is an exciting new InVasian Festival which has been launched by the
well known London Theatre producer Kevin Williams with the support of
Tartin Silk being the main
sponsors of the InVasian Festival held each year at ClubWest Venue,
Quincentury Hall, Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street,
Edinburgh, EH8 9DA. www.inVasianfestival.com