So my short but incredibly inspiring trip to Edinburgh sadly ended last night. I underwent a three day theatre marathon taking me on an emotional journey, I saw theatre from professional companies, amateur companies, newly formed companies and graduates. Today has felt very strange not being surrounded by performances and flyers. 

Here are a few pictures from the renowned Royal Mile.

My highlights 


I ate cake and celebrated with the hilariously brilliant The Harri-Parris - The Leaving Do which I sadly missed when it was in Cardiff and am so glad I got to see it in Edinburgh.

On Tuesday morning I had sophisticated intentions to see Shakespeare For Breakfast. Unfortunately I chose the only day they were having a break and so ended up going to a PEEP show from Natural Shocks. I saw the first of three 20 minute performances entitled Sexlife with Welsh actor Ifan Meredith. The piece was fantastic, it was sensitive and touching with a hint of humour, I recommend anyone going to the fringe this year to have a peep. 

Gary Owen's Cancer Time was done brilliantly by TEAM member Emily Rees and Alex Bull who make up the company Instant Reaction. The Stage deemed it a must see and I totally agree. 

Tucked In's production of The Golden Cowpat was a fun relief. If your going to the fringe with children then this is definitely well worth a visit, or even if you just want an easy fun and high energy performance with a bit of a sing song make your way to the Pleasance Courtyard to hang out with Farmer Hector. 

The gem for me has to be Razing Eddie from Horizon Arts. Brilliantly acted by such a young cast, especially Aiden Rose who plays 'Billy big balls', it had me laughing one second and on the verge of tears the next. 

...and of course Dating George Orwell with Kelly Jones in her beautiful metallic pink dress and sports bra.   

Thats it from me but make sure you follow Sarah Leigh and Kelly Jones throughout the festival.

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