She's back !!! TWONKETTA THAT IS !!!! And just as well – because a Fringe without one of Twonkey's fabulous phantasmagorical creations would be like Edinburgh without the Castle. The most spellbinding tales to come out of Scotland's capital do not concern themselves with mere wizardry, but transport audiences to “wonderlands of weird” (The Scotsman)For sixteen years Twonkey has carved a daily hour of magic out of Edinburgh's Fringe : a collection of magic moments, strung together with an enthusiastic fragility. Definitely not sense, but certainly not nonsense, a Twonkey show takes us beyond the bounds of normal logic and reality to a place where the ridiculous is real and the narrative dances to a symphony of sheer silliness. Think that sounds fanciful ? Just come and see the show.This year, from the swirling depths of Twonkey's abidingly unique imagination, comes Twonkey's Soft December Night in Tallahassie , starring fan favourite Twonketta, fast becoming a true legend in her own lipstick. Her late and much lamented husband – Twonkey himself, would be so very proud of her. We learn how this ex-siren, chanteuse and advocate for girls' toys came to be in charge of a fairground, to say nothing of chained to a lamp post.With admirable lightness of touch (and frequently in song), we consider life and mortality, love and loss, and the importance of cleaning up after oneself.There are no shows with a bigger heart than Twonkey's shows, and this year, as well as that big heart we are treated to troublesome fairies, a Joe Meek tribute and a Tiny Mein Fuhrer, as well as old friends like Chris and delightful new ones like Toots and Sue.It is always tricky – some might say pointless - to try to sum up a Twonkey show, but close personal friend of the late Twonkey, Paul Vickers says “there is a slight undercurrent of murder as a theme”. Which is a new departure and promises much excitementCritics should be aware that they get a special mention in the exposition of that theme.“His idiotic joy is infectious. He is a masterclass in play” Neurodiverse Review“The thing is : it's brilliant” Broadway Baby“Artistry and eccentricity combine” Chortle“Take that leap of faith, and the dreamlike scenario he sets out in his very distinctive way makes a lasting, haunting impression.” Steve Bennett Chortle “I don't know if anyone has noticed, but I have actually got better.” Paul VickersWinner of Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality.Last years Twonkey's Zip Wire to Zanzibar was in the top 10% of most favourable reviewed shows in the comedy selection.
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