My Arm
“I’m going to hold my breath until I die,” says Tim Crouch near the start of his clever, observant, limb-pulling monologue, which is presented as an autobiographical fable, but is in reality a touchingly funny and sad story of how a childhood whim can shape a life.
Traverse, until Aug 23
Pugilist Specialist
America’s role as the world’s policeman/bullyboy is a cross-Fringe theme this year. But no show is as excoriating as this morality tale from the Riot Group, about four marines seconded on a special mission to assassinate “big ’tache”.
Pleasance, until Aug 23