2018 Edinburgh Fringe
Briefs: Close Encounters
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Venue
35: Assembly Hall
Room: Main Hall
Admin
Briefs are back with a brand-new show. They've come from the future to test the limits of masculinity and decency with their iconic brand of circus, drag, burlesque and comedy. Expect interstellar aerials, incredible artistry, sharp social commentary and warp-speed strippers from outer space. Prepare yourselves for a close encounter. 'Spectacular' ***** (Time Out). 'Raunchy. Ridiculous. Raucous. Remarkable' ***** (Gay Times). 'Political, edgy, and high camp, Close Encounters is circus boylesque at its most radical, at its most political, and its most entertaining. Not to be missed!' ***** (ArtsHub.com.au).
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The Times, 12th August 201810 years of Briefs
We talk to Fez Fa'anna, founder of the all male Aussie drag burlesque group, about ten years of being answerable to no-one.
Kirstyn Smith, The List, 3rd August 2018Fringe Q&A: Briefs
Fez Fa'anana on Briefs: Close Encounters - a cabaret from the future on a star struck visit to Earth.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 8th July 2018Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 2nd Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 3rd Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 4th Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 5th Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 6th Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 7th Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 8th Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 9th Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 10th Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 11th Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 12th Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 14th Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 15th Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 16th Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 17th Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 18th Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 19th Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 20th Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 21st Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 22nd Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 23rd Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 24th Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 25th Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |
| 26th Aug 2018 | 19:15 | Assembly Hall (Main Hall) |