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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment

Picks of the day

Ghost

The myth of Daedalus, who invented the maze, is the starting point of this spooky experience from the Puppet Lab, taking you through the back streets of Leith guided by instructions delivered via headphones.

· Lamb's House, Leith (0131-554 8923), until August 26.

Neighbours from Hull

Debut Edinburgh appearance from the Goole-based laser screeder, Dave Tordoff. Graham Fellows' northern nouveau riche alter ego dispenses concreting tips and rehearses for his new career in after-dinner speaking.

· Pleasance Upstairs (0131-556 6550), until August 27.

Pump Girl

Yes, we have been here before in the Irish storytelling tradition, but Abbie Spallen comes out all guns blazing, with writing so sparky and intricately observed, it sometimes seems as if it might spontaneously combust.

· Traverse (0131-228 1404), until August 26.

Josie Long

First full Edinburgh show for the much-tipped young stand-up, a sweet set about the beauty of amateurism. "All I want to do," says Long, "is disarm cynics." She will.

· Cafe Royal (0131-556 2549), until August 27.

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