2019 Edinburgh Fringe
The Dots
Slick and sophisticated cabaret trio. Well, they were 'til the soprano stormed out. And the mezzo died. Remaining Dot Helen (up Dot creek without a dotting paddle) frantically finds emergency understudies. Watch as this new ensemble launch into an under-rehearsed whirlwind of quavering fear, major malfunctions and minor injuries as Helen desperately tries to uphold the bar of her beloved trio without a minims rest. Will they strike the right chord? Will they B flat? Can Helen stave the day? Join The Dots for music, mayhem and a cataclysmic crescendo! For-tis-si-mo-ment!
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Edinburgh rules
Many performers set themselves Edinburgh rules, like not drinking for the month. We asked this year's Fringers what theirs are.
British Comedy Guide, 12th August 2019How do you think the human race will end?
Another of Richard Herring's Emergency Questions.
Chortle, 9th August 2019If you could poo any substance, what would it be?
Another from Richard Herring's stock of Emergency Questions.
Chortle, 6th August 2019Fringe 2019 - The Dots
Female comedy trio The Dots make their debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Phyllis Stephen, The Edinburgh Reporter, 18th July 2019+3 interview: The Dots
"We have had so many ideas that we have been going a little overboard!"
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 15th July 2019About The Show
Female comedy trio The Dots make their debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year with the premiere of their unique blend of close-part harmony and utter comedy madness.
The Dots are a slick, chic and sophisticated cabaret trio. Well, they were 'til the soprano stormed out. Oh, and then the mezzo died. Remaining Dot Helen is up Dot creek without a Dotting paddle, so in a haze of barrel scrapping anxiety, she holds emergency auditions to find understudies for this Edinburgh run.
Helen has an unhealthy obsession with her group. After a traumatic break-up a few years ago, she focused all of her energy into The Dots. The stakes are VERY high and this Edinburgh show means EVERYTHING to her. Not only does it have the potential to make The Dots a household name, but Helen's happiness depends on it! It CANNOT be cancelled.
So who will these replacements be? Literally who is available? Are you? Regardless, the show MUST go on!
Sit back and watch as this newly botched together ensemble launch into an under-rehearsed whirlwind of musical mayhem - from pop and soul classics to wartime and musical theatre. Expect major costume malfunctions and minor injuries as Helen desperately tries to uphold the bar of her beloved trio without a minims rest.
Come join The Dots for old fashioned slapstick with a modern twist, an assortment of musical genres and a good dollop of The Play That Goes Wrong. Will they strike the right chord? Will they B flat? Can Helen stave the day? For-tis-si-mo-ment of truth!
Reviews
"Jane McDonald meets The Morecambe And Wise Show": Dean Partleton - Cruise Director.
"I love The Dots, they are simply the best" - Christopher Biggins
Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Aug 2019 | 20:00 | Imagination Workshop (Hanover Suite) |
| 4th Aug 2019 | 20:00 | Imagination Workshop (Hanover Suite) |
| 8th Aug 2019 | 20:00 | Imagination Workshop (Hanover Suite) |
| 9th Aug 2019 | 20:00 | Imagination Workshop (Hanover Suite) |
| 10th Aug 2019 | 20:00 | Imagination Workshop (Hanover Suite) |
| 11th Aug 2019 | 20:00 | Imagination Workshop (Hanover Suite) |
| 15th Aug 2019 | 20:00 | Imagination Workshop (Hanover Suite) |
| 16th Aug 2019 | 20:00 | Imagination Workshop (Hanover Suite) |
| 17th Aug 2019 | 20:00 | Imagination Workshop (Hanover Suite) |
| 18th Aug 2019 | 20:00 | Imagination Workshop (Hanover Suite) |
| 22nd Aug 2019 | 20:00 | Imagination Workshop (Hanover Suite) |
| 23rd Aug 2019 | 20:00 | Imagination Workshop (Hanover Suite) |
| 24th Aug 2019 | 20:00 | Imagination Workshop (Hanover Suite) |
| 25th Aug 2019 | 20:00 | Imagination Workshop (Hanover Suite) |