Fringe shows

froglette · Post by **froglette** » 23 Jul 2004, 13:59

Hi, what is everyone going to see during the Fringe? Anyone booked yet to see a show, or something at the Film or Book festivals?

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 23 Jul 2004, 15:02

Marya wrote:Hi Froglette! Glad you've stopped lurking and got off your lily pad to test the water.
Thanks for reminding me that I intend to book for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", starring Christian Slater

I have seen that play but not starring Christian, I really enjoyed it sure you will to.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 23 Jul 2004, 18:37

Hi froglette and welcome to the board. So far I have tickets for Supersize Me at the Film Festival, several children's shows at the Fringe for our 3 year old and various author events at the Book Festival for our 11 year old. Disappointed that Hull Truck aren't at the Fringe - I'm a big John Godber fan.

Post by **wangi** » 23 Jul 2004, 18:53

For sure Mull Historical Society and The Hives, and probably The Zutons...

DG · Post by DG » 01 Aug 2004, 08:53

Mr DG and I plan to have a festival day out on Friday. We are going to see One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest in the afternoon then, after a wander about town, Van Morrison at night. We've both taken the day off for it and looking forward to be tourists for the day... however, recently heard Christian Slater has developed Chicken Pox! - Has anyone else heard about this or is it just a bubble-bursting rumour?

DG

bellybabe · Post by **bellybabe** » 01 Aug 2004, 09:05

From the EN yesterday, i think:

A pox on star Slater threatens to halt Cuckoo debut

HOLLYWOOD star Christian Slater may miss his Edinburgh Fringe debut due to chicken pox.

He is due to open in One Flew Over The CuckooÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Nest at the Assembly Rooms on August 6.

But he was taken ill on Thursday and doctors confirmed today that he has caught chicken pox from fellow cast member Felix Dexter.

The producers remain hopeful that Slater, 34, the star of True Romance, will have recovered enough to appear on the first night.

He is cast in the lead role played by Jack Nicholson in the 1975 film, alongside Office star Mackenzie Crook.

The production has been beset by problems - director Guy Masterson quit, blaming stress and family illnesses.

DG · Post by DG » 01 Aug 2004, 11:33

Thanks for that, BB. Here's hoping he's well enough for the show to go on.

DG

bearcub · Post by **bearcub** » 01 Aug 2004, 22:16

Want to go and see Reginald D Hunter this year, wanted to last year but never managed to get round to it (seen Jo Brand instead who was a bit of a disappointment

) then had to listen to a friend tell me how much they enjoyed his show, double

!!

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 01 Aug 2004, 23:42

wangi wrote:For sure Mull Historical Society and The Hives, and probably The Zutons...

Wangi. I had never heard of the MHS until yesterday when I was in FOPP liked the name so I bought the CD. Not had a channce to listen to it yet. It was pigeonholed as Pop/Rock would that be accurate?

Post by **wangi** » 02 Aug 2004, 09:11

Porty wrote:
wangi wrote:For sure Mull Historical Society and The Hives, and probably The Zutons...
Wangi. I had never heard of the MHS until yesterday when I was in FOPP liked the name so I bought the CD. Not had a channce to listen to it yet. It was pigeonholed as Pop/Rock would that be accurate?

Hmm, it's one of these unclassifiable sorta sounds! Some of it is very popish - but then you've got songs that never end too. The most recent album is probably his weakest on the first listen, but grows. The first two were instant winners, let me know if you want to borrow them.

L.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 03 Aug 2004, 23:31

Porty wrote: Hmm, it's one of these unclassifiable sorta sounds! Some of it is very popish - but then you've got songs that never end too. The most recent album is probably his weakest on the first listen, but grows. The first two were instant winners, let me know if you want to borrow them.
.

Very kind of you but I dont do borrowing as I am too careless and forgetful. I will listen to the one I bought and take it from there. Thanks for the offer tho.