We were in Edinburgh, and it's Festival time. Last time we were there we saw a couple of street performers, and decided that we would dive a bit deeper into the Fringe culture this year.
Our favourite act was Todd Various, a pottymouth American with a nice line in circus acts....
He was listed as "Various" on the programme, so we had thought it would be several acts, not just one bloke. Very entertaining though.
Our next favourite was Antoine from France. A high-wire act, with knives and "monocycle". His act was goofy and a lot of fun.
When he asked for children to lie down under his rope, they did! Which Antoine claimed was the first the ever, in 1000 shows....
This is a German bloke who whizzed round in a metal ring. He was skilful but completely unfunny. Therefore perfectly German.
Worst of all were Strangely Jeremiah. A poorly rehearsed and badly executed juggling act. Oh dear.
We had a LOT of fun on the Royal Mile, investigating the Fringe. So many bonkers people performing so many random acts. We absolutely loved wandering through the madness. Fiddler playing for his life in front of the muppets?
"Woke up this morning, found myself in bed...."
Some of the performers we saw were really good.
Where else might you see a bunch of mummies having a smoke next to two cowboys, while listening to a samurai warrior one man band?
Some days you're the statue, some days you're the pigeon.
The day was improved even further when a special friend treated us to tea at Hard Rock Cafe. Fantastic food, and lovely company. Thank you.
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