Julie Dawn Cole is not Veruca Salt, although she did play her in the famous Gene Wilder film. In 'Willy Wonka Explained' (19:00, Pleasance Courtyard) she and comedian Matthew Hardy reflect on how child stardom and tipsy orange men can send you to the psychiatrist's chair.
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Sarah-Louise Young -with Bernie, Kasia, Sister Mary-Ann and La Poule Plombée in tow- tells Fresh Air about her popular character-cabaret show, as well as catsuits and unemployment in the sex industry. 'Cabaret Whore - Encore!' is playing at the Three Sisters as part of the Free Festival.
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John Fleming reveals a little too much about serial nudist and alternative comedy godfather Malcolm Hardee, and the annual awards given in his honour. The Malcolm Hardee Awards ceremony will be held during 'Shaggers' on Friday 27th August, at the Three Sisters.
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Tricity Vogue and her ukelele cheers us all up. Plus, the sad but tuneful story of her Aunty Buggles, whose radio career took a nose dive with the onset of video. 'Tricity Vogue's Ukelele Cabaret' and 'The Blue Lady Sings' are playing at The Three Sisters.
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