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Hill Street Theatre

The oldest Fringe venue constantly in operation, situated in the centre of town, just round the corner from George Street, two minutes walk from New Town Theatre and three minutes from the Assembly Rooms and Edinburgh International Book Festival. It has been used as a festival venue for 37 years, 20 of those under the management of Tomek Borkowy and Universal Arts. It is a firmly established landmark on the Fringe goers' map.

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Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now

Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now

4 Oct 2025 - 11 Sept 2026

Somewhere in a parallel universe little Alfie’s natural comedic performance skills were recognised by his doting parents who encouraged and developed his blossoming talent. After several years as a stage school brat Alfie’s angelic face was launched on stage and screen and the rest is history. Meanwhile, in this universe Alfie Moore was told to stop messing about in class before being ‘encouraged’ into the grinding, grimy world of an apprenticeship in the Sheffield steelworks. When recession hit he traded steel for copper by joining Humberside Police. In his 40s the two universes collided when Alfie made a bid for showbiz success – but unfortunately 30 years of shift-work and being punched in the face quite a lot, had left him with ‘a face for radio’. A face not so much ‘lived in’ as inhabited by a settlement of squatters with little regard to property maintenance and repair. This is the true story of ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie’s big plan to transition from the BBC radio waves to TV star. Could it be done? Or had Father Time decided that his time had passed?

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