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The Guardian
Edinburgh actors craft strange characters
Several performers created distinct characters for their shows at the Edinburgh Festival, including Katie Pritchard’s Sir Elton Scone, a baking-themed parody inspired by Elton John, and Sam Eley's Basil Crumbwick, an absurd and surreal old man character with a papier-mâché head. Other performers introduced Rev Derek Gritt, a condescending TV priest, and Anna Leong Brophy’s sci-fi alien character, Born Sexy Yesterday, exploring themes of sexism and societal tropes. These characters allow performers to experiment with humor, satire, and personal expression through theatrical transformation.
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