Fresh from a little lie down Mystic Malitza is back. Her world famous Fringe predictions – steeped in the lore of astological arts and science are guaranteed to tickle your fancy.
Aries – Ground Breaking New Approaches
The first sign of the zodiac is the sign of Spring which is why Arian theatre lovers are excited by what is ground breaking and novel and by new beginnings.
Suggested shows:
Kirsty Mann: Corpse, 15.15, Red Lecture Hall Summerhall, August 6 – 30
Bog Witch: Traverse Theatre, August 11- 30
Taurus – Musical Theatre
Lovers of harmony, comfort and musical singing Taureans love it when a plan comes together. Musical theatre is everything they adore.
Suggested shows:
Bliss:: Pleasance Courtyard, 13.00, August 5 – 31
Antigone 1989: A Townhall Musical, 15.05, Gilded Balloon, August 5 – 29
Gemini – Word Play
Those born under the sign of the twins love word play and clever writing. If you’re looking for something to delight a Gemini look out of puns, witty repartee and double entendre.
Suggested shows:
Rob Auton: JUPITER 13.00 Assembly Roxy, August 5 – 30
Tim Vine: Sillypun Valley, 14.40 August 24 – 30
Cancer – Domestic Drama
Crabs love comfort, the home and the emotions are their domain. They also love lakes, pools and anything to do with the sea.
Suggested shows:
Cathy: Traverse, August August 7 – 30
An Audience With Virginia Woolf, 11.oo, Assembly Rooms, August 6 -30
Leo – Drag
There is no bigger show-off in the zodiac than a Leo. This star sign responds to warmth, glamour and exuberance – all the essential elements of drag.
Suggested shows:
Kate Butch: A Kate In the Hand Is Worth Two In the Butch, 20,00, Pleasance King Dome, August 5 – 30
Acid’s Rein 15.45, Pleasance Courtyard
Virgo – Cooking,
Any show that involves cooking and food will appeal to Virgo. They are perfectionists and can be critical – so it better be good.
Suggested shows:
The Great Comedy Cook Off, The Stand At Edinburgh Food and Drink Academy August 8, 15, 22, 29
Katie Pritchard is Sir Elton Scone: 15.40 Hoots @Nicholson Square, August 7 – 30
Libra – Music
Libra – Music
Librans, the sign of the scales, love balance, beauty and equilibrium. Good music will make their hearts soar.
Suggested shows:
Michelle Shocked: Bootleg This, 20.30, Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose, August 5 – 20
Daniel Cainer: What Am I Chopped Liver? 11.50 Underbelly Wee Coo August 5 -31
Scorpio – Whodunnit,
Scorpio love shocks and surprises. A murder mystery or a whodunnit with a sinister edge will titillate and enthrall them.
Suggested shows`;
A Highly Suspect Murder Mystery: ABBAsolute Murder, 13.40, Space, August 7 – 29
Linus Harp Was Hit With An Umbrella, 20.20 Underbelly Bristo Square, August 5 – 30
Sagittarius – High drama
They love a conflict. Anything that involves fighting and disagreements will intrigue them. The more dramatic the better
Suggested shows
11 1/2 Angry Men, 14.30 Pleasance @EICC, August 5 – 22
Iliad: The Song of Thetis, Scottish Storytelling Centre, August 6 – 18
Capricorn – Deep psychological drama
A good play with deep psychological themes will appeal to Capricorn. Tolstoy, Chekhov and Shakespeare are right up their street.
Suggested shows:
Roleplay, 17.50, Summerhall, August 5 – 30
Primal Scream: 15.25, Assembly Rooms, August 5 – 30
Slay 15.00 Gilded Balloon, August 5 – 31
Aquarius – Satire
Anything off the wall, silly, unconventional and even perverse will satisfy the Aquarian intellect. Satire and clever comedy are their thing.
Suggested shows
Baby Lame: Hit Me Baby One More Lame, 22.50, Pleasance Above, August 5 – 30
Evita Too: 18.25 Zoo Southside, August 7 – 30
Pisces – Dance
Dance, movement and anything ethereal is just the ticket for Pisces. They love things that are magical and involve skill and interpretation.
Suggested Shows
Flamenc Oh!! 14.15. Music Hall Assembly Rooms, August 6 – 30
Palestinian Circus, 14.05 Underbelly Circus Hub, August 5 – 29
