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Albert and Oberon clown around at the Botanics The magic of Shakepeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream interweaves with the thrill of the circus, as Oberon mounts his unicycle and tells a tale of supernatural splendour in Albert & Friends Instant Circus’ latest adventure at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. From August 21 to August 30, the UK’s largest children’s circus theatre troupe celebrates its 21st anniversary – and a decade of Fringe presentations - with free theatrical performances, workshops and general clowning around, from the natural auditorium near the Garden’s West Gate. Don’t book a seat, or pay at the box office, just turn up and enjoy the theatrical antics of Bottom and co in the stunning surroundings of the “Botanics”. Daily performances of the Alternative Midsummer Night’s Dream, at 1.15pm, are followed by some pure clowning around with Albert and the Lost Cast from 2.30pm. Those who catch the bug can also take-up the circus challenge every morning at 10.30am – and learn the tricks from true masters. “Our Alternative Midsummer Night’s Dream, like Albert and the Lost Cast and the daily workshops are for families of all ages. We invite them not only to enjoy watching circus theatre, but to experience the fun of performance for themselves” says Petrea Ownes, of Albert and Friends. “What’s more, we welcome them into a venue which is perfect for taking their time to enjoy all on offer”. ENDS EDITOR’S NOTES From humble beginnings in the parks of West London, in 1983, Albert & Friends Instant Circus has flourished into the UK’s largest children’s circus theatre troupe and enjoys an international reputation for highly-skilled entertainment. This year, Albert brings to Edinburgh a core troupe of 27 performers between the ages of eight years and 17 years old. Visitors to the High Street can also enjoy daily performances by Cirque-IT, founded last year for the production of performances by former Albert & Friends Instant Circus students aged between 18 years and 25 years old. For more information, please call press officer Shauna Hay on 0131 248 2900, or communications assistant Ellie Carter on 0131 248 2991.