Dan Collins and Guests / PBH's Free Fringe Comedy, music and conversation. The Daily Strum by Dan Collins features comedy songwriters, musical stand-ups and performers from every corner of the Fringe. Join your host for a daily session and enjoy good coffee, good company and good vibes. Have a laugh and sing along with special guests every afternoon at Slow Progress Records, the Old Town's friendliest venue. For fans of: bands, harmony and rhythm. Not suitable for: squares, suits and posers. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Every instance of the show will feature a different selection of performers, each sharing their individual art. Results may vary. Age category: 16+

Tim Biglowe / PBH's Free Fringe Kick off your day at the Fringe with Tim, a high-energy comedian who has moved from a canal boat to dry land. After giving up the #boatlife dream, is the world of air fryers enough for this hippy's inner-peace? BBC New Comedy Awards 2024 shortlist. 'A name to watch out for in the future! Terrific, fluid material' (TheRealChrisparkle.com). Instagram: timbigcomedy. None Age category: 16+

Louise Tozer / PBH's Free Fringe Louise invites you to sit, interact if you wish and reflect on some big life questions. In this peaceful environment and from the comfort of your chair, you are offered some gentle stretches mixed with funny life anecdotes to help you loosen up your body and mind. There will be so much to takeaway and practice, whenever you find yourself on a chair! Audience participation Age category: 12+

Steve McLean / PBH's Free Fringe Do you remember when long hair and eyeliner was cool? Do you remember Paradise City, where the grass was green and the girls where pretty? Do you remember when your neck pain came from headbanging and not just getting out of a chair quickly? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this show is for you. Steve trawls the history of 80s hair-rock with love and a tiny bit of yikes! 'A wonderful show for the old rockers out there' (SquirrelComedy.com). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing

Alastair Clark / PBH's Free Fringe High fidelity stand-up comedy. After almost a decade of shifting vinyl in an independent record shop, Alastair brings you a brand new hour about the stark reality of living the dream. A show that waxes lyrical about crate digging, needle dropping and arguing with children about Fred Durst. 'Fresh, entertaining, original and funny' (TheQR.co.uk). 'An engaging hour' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Genuine talent' (Skinny). 'Heartwarming' (BroadwayBaby.com). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Becky Goodman / PBH’s Free Fringe Becky Goodman's sugar daddy broke her heart, but he also gave her $16,000 in a brown paper bag. What happens when a transactional relationship starts to get real? A one-woman musical comedy about a 41-year age gap, being a sugar baby in NYC and affairs... plus a rap about the clitoris! 'A powerful show that made me laugh, cry and want to see more from Becky Goodman!' (Nina Conti). 'If Becky Goodman is not one to watch, I really don’t know who is' (Erin Murray Quinlan). \*\*\*\*\* (FringeReview.co.uk). Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

### Special Fringe Preview Matinée Performance, hosted by Slow Progress Records and Coffee ### Call it a preview, or a warm-up, or kick-start, whatever it is, you're invited to... Dune! The Musical The one-man show is back for its third Edinburgh Fringe. A cult hit at the Fringe, 'Dune! The Musical' has also enjoyed repeat performances at Cymera Festival, and was welcomed with a full-auditorium standing ovation at last year's World Science Fiction Convention in Glasgow. This performance is an opportunity to enjoy the experience in a cosy setting ahead of August's chaos. The venue is open as a coffee shop from 11am, the performance space will be open from 14:45 for a 15:00 start. Spaces are limited so please book a ticket in advance. Compact Discs and Audio Cassettes will be available for purchase in the Lobby before and after the show. ############ A memoir in song by the Earl of Caladan, trusted adviser to the Padisha Emperor and beloved troubadour-warrior, the bard Gurney Halleck. Following the success of his work on "A Child's History of Muad'Dib" Gurney will perform hits from his back catalogue and introduce never-before-heard songs from his time among the Fremen. Sing along with little Paul Atreides on his journey to Sietch Tabr; can he tame the worm, save the world AND get the girl Forget everything you know about Arrakis and get ready for Dune! The Musical ### ## #