2010 Edinburgh Fringe
Tripod Versus The Dragon
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Legendary in their native Australia, Tripod regularly play the Sydney Opera House and other massive places of high art. Their latest opus: a musical theatre work of exquisite sophistication and hilarity that delves deep into the terrifying, operatic, geektastic world of 'Dungeons and Dragons'. It's the Stooges meets the Ring Cycle. On the cheap.
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Tripod Versus The Dragon
Next to face Sport.co.uk's hail of hilariously harmless quiz bullets are musical comedy act and Sydney Opera House regulars (as performers, that is, not punters) Tripod, who bring their Dungeons and Dragons-based musical Tripod versus the Dragon to the Assembly this month. The Scotsman says: "...hardly time to catch your breath between bouts of uncontrollable laughter ...unbelievable musicians. Sometimes five stars just aren't enough."
Jonny Abrams, Sport.co.uk, 11th August 2010More details
Much loved Edinburgh Favorites Tripod are back at the Fringe after a three year hiatus. For thousands of millennia, award-winning musical idiots Tripod have wowed audiences in Australia and abroad with their trademark blend of gorgeous harmonies and dysfunctional relationships. Now they prepare to strap on their scabbards and embark on yet another epic journey: bringing to the Edinburgh Fringe the European premiere of their new musical Tripod versus the Dragon.
Scod (a wizard), Yon (a priest) and Gatesy (a fighter who dreams of being a bard) are a gormless trio who journey into the mists of fantasy legend. Tripod versus the Dragon combines classic character comedy and a bunch of great songs with liberal references to the great operas, the bible (all three testaments: old, new and Superstar) and the other bible: the Dungeons & Dragons Player's Handbook, in this hilariously lo-fi retelling of a grand tale of love, ambition, greed and tragedy with lots of numbers in it and maps of fake places.
Tripod will accept all Gold Pieces or precious gems. No evil wizard lords allowed.
Tripod are enormously busy at home. They have a hugely successful live touring agenda to fit in around regular sell out seasons at the Melbourne Comedy, Adelaide Fringe and New Zealand Comedy Festivals. The release of award winning albums, appearing regularly on television (The Sideshow, ABC and Skithouse, Paramount) and taking part in Music Festivals across the country has kept them well and truly occupied for a while.
Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 5th Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 6th Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 7th Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 8th Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 9th Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 10th Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 11th Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 12th Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 13th Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 14th Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 15th Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 17th Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 18th Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 19th Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 20th Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 21st Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 22nd Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 23rd Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 24th Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 25th Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 26th Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 27th Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 28th Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |
| 29th Aug 2010 | 21:45 | Assembly @ Assembly Hall |