This years Valvona & Crolla's Fringe line-up features music and theatre events including a brand new premiere from Philip Contini. There is no doubt that previous successes will be repeated in 2009 with many shows selling-out in advance, so plan your visit with the help of the timelines below. Valvona & Crolla is Fringe Venue number 67.
AIN'T THAT A KICK IN THE HEAD
Philip Contini
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Dean Martin had style: good lookin', smooth talkin' and romantic croonin'.
Who better than Philip Contini, and his six-piece Be Happy Band, to
sing the songs and tell Dean Martin's fascinating story.
ANNE EVANS AND DICK LEE PRESENT HAMISH'S HOMECOMING
Anne Evans and Dick Lee
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A musical journey round the world on a multitude of musical instruments
including flutes, reeds and piano. 'Consummate musicians' (Herald).
'I didn't think music could be so much fun' (P4 pupil).
DAVID VERNON & DICK LEE
David Vernon and Dick Lee
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A virtuoso mix of music for accordion and clarinet from around the world;
French, Jewish, Balkan, classical, traditional Scottish and more.
"They combine wonderfully superb musicianship full of spirit - a great double act", Scotsman
New, exciting recital by Luca Villani: from Bach and Bartok transcriptions to
popular masterpieces by Tarrega and Albeniz, classical Giuliani and Villa-
Lobos, sparkling Rodrigo and Luca's own new age pieces. Enjoy one hour
of virtuoso guitar music.
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF CLARINDA
Gill Bowman
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Had she never met Robert Burns, the world might never have heard of his
Clarinda - so who was Nancy McHelhose, where did she come from and
what happened to her after the affair?
TOASTING THE LASSIES
Gill Bowman
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Edinburgh, 1796. Ever wondered about the women who inspired the love
songs of Robert Burns? Gill Bowman provides the answers. Lighting
candles and polishing glasses in anticipation of his arrival, she dishes out
the dirt!
IT WAS A DARK & STORMY NIGHT
A Storytelling Performance by Louise Coigley & Danya Miller
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A small, brave boy named Antonio is kidnapped by brigands and carried off to their secret cave in the Italian mountains. Bored, the chief demands that Antonio tells a story; so he weaves an incredible tale of bears on beaches and bats in castles and the Thingy that lives in the moat, which enthrals his captors. But can he be clever enough to trick them and make his escape?
… a charming, witty, yarn-within-a-yarn that will captivate children as much on bright, sunny days, as on dark and, stormy nights.
Fringe at Vincaffè - Venue 334
Italian & Neapolitan Songs and Dinner
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Live Swing Jazz, Singing and Dancing all night with Fringe Sensation.
Philip Contini and his Be Happy Band will serenade and sing for you a fabulous selection of Italian and Neapolitan songs from their repertoire while you enjoy a 3 course Neapolitain dinner
Tickets £29.50 per person for dinner and show (excluding drinks)
(Booking essential, please inform us of any dietary requirements)
For more information or to book tickets please click here
Pricing for events
Tickets will be available soon through the Valvona & Crolla Box Office (tel. 0131 556 7800) and our online shop.
Price
Concession
AIN'T THAT A KICK IN THE HEAD (Aug 12,21,26,31)
£10
£8
AIN'T THAT A KICK IN THE HEAD
£12
£10
ANNE EVANS AND DICK LEE PRESENT HAMISH'S HOMECOMING
This years Valvona & Crolla's Fringe line-up features music and theatre events including a brand new premiere from Philip Contini. There is no doubt that previous successes will be repeated in 2009 with many shows selling-out in advance, so plan your visit with the help of the timelines below. Valvona & Crolla is Fringe Venue number 67. 
