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A man; behind a curtain; with a sock on each hand; welcome to the Fringe.

Probably the most surprising thing is that ‘The Socks’ are performers in their own right - a sort of brash, internet version of Abbott and Costello, with all the wit, wordplay and wisecracks that you’d expect. Never seeing their manager until the curtain call at the end allows the socks to occupy and dominate centre stage for an hour of film and theatre spoofs, Shirley Bassey numbers, and a cringe worthy biblical reinterpretation of “The Guinness Book of British Sitcoms.”

It’s hard to get over just how effective this show actually is, but it really does sum up the Fringe. A cramped venue, with little air conditioning, a show witha lot of heart, and a genuine debut live performance. While they continue to be a popular couple on YouTube, in the flesh (ahem) the Socks prove they have the legs to become superstars.

Edfringe.com Link: The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre

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