Le Haggis – Scotland’s Sexiest Cabaret Heads for the Fringe
Fun and cheeky Caledonian cabaret with pounding Celtic rock rhythms from some of the best young musician around – Le Haggis is headed to the Edinburgh Fringe.
The show, is the creation of 35-year-old Graham Main, the Dumfries director and producer who is busy proving that Dumfries and Galloway,South West Scotland can match anyone when it comes to fast-moving, saucy entertainment.
Le Haggis will be among the highlights at the Assembly George Square Gardens, this August where it takes place in the alternative reality of a huge mirror-lined Spiegeltent.
Graham said: “Le Haggis has been a huge hit during the annual Big Burns Supper festival in Dumfries and now it’s time for it to go in front of an international audience.
“The Edinburgh Fringe is one of the world’s greatest entertainment events, and it’s fabulous that we will have pride of place in one of its premier venues.
“We very much hope that any Dumfries and Galloway folk taking a trip to the Fringe will come along and enjoy an evening with us.
“Our line-up is simply superb, with all sorts of international and home-grown talent packed into a fast-moving, fun and very sexy show.”
Graham has worked in the performing arts all over Europe, and wants to see Scotland producing cabaret-style entertainment that can match the best.
The Fringe line-up is now ready to be announced and will include:
Grant Dinwoodie: Raised in Lockerbie and now living in Dumfries, Grant – is gifted with one of the best blues-rock voices in Scotland today and is this week performing at 
Wickerman. He’s well-known across the region as a singer and has also been seen on stage in a number of theatrical roles. In Le Haggis he channels the spirit of Rabbie Burns himself, and provides a narrative thread throughout the show.
Grant said: “What I really love about Le Haggis is working with all those talented people – they really have a buzz and an energy. It’s such a great show and the chance to get out there on a world-class stage is quite amazing – I think it will do brilliantly at the Fringe.”
Robbie Huxtable: A fabulous fiddler, keyboard and guitar player who is well known to the thousands who have flocked to Le Haggis in the past. Robbie graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2012 and has taught music in Dumfries and Galloway ever since. He has an extensive performance history as an actor, musician and musical director.
The Empress Stah: Provocative, controversial and utterly sensational, Empress Stah is the future of cabaret. Le Haggis is proud to present this internationally acclaimed avant garde artiste who defies every norm. Originally from Australia and now working out of London she is simply breathtaking.
Jamie and Beata: Jamie Swan, from Fife, and Beata Surmiak are celebrated stars of international circus. The Scot and the champion Polish acrobat first met in Macau and their sensational acts have been electrifying audiences worldwide ever since.
Justine Squire: She swings from aerial silks high above the ground. Performing for Edinburgh’s All or Nothing Aerial Dance Theatre, Justine is one of the most enigmatic and sensual young aerial dancers in the UK. Her performances are beautiful and full of romance and spectacular moments, sending hearts racing as her body twists and turns with the pulsing rhythms of our Celtic musicians.
Mohsen Amini: Glasgow-based Mohsen will be at the forefront of the achingly wonderful Celtic Rock soundtrack that throbs at the heart of Le Haggis. His concertina playing has seen him win a whole clutch of awards including from the BBC and at Celtic Connections.
Hayley Keenan: Admired as one of the best young fiddle and piano players on the Scottish folk scene, Hayley will pack Le Haggis with musical dynamite. She’s scooped one accolade after another and we’re really looking to getting her up there to entertain you at the Fringe.
The Electric Theatre Workshop, which produces Le Haggis, was successful at last year’s Fringe with its play Blood Orange.
• Le Haggis at the Fringe is a collaboration with All or Nothing.
