Edinburgh Festival: Four to see

Sunday 11 August 1996 23:02 BST

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Thea Vidale

Imposing motormouth comedian makes a long-awaited return to Edinburgh after four years.

Starr Tent, 9.25pm

Slava Polunin

Russia's - if not the world's - pre-eminent clown creates an arctic blizzard in the Music Hall.

Assembly, 4.45pm

Annabel Giles

Quick-witted ex-weather woman explains the secrets of television. Be prepared to take part.

Pleasance, 6.45pm

John Otway

Last chance to see one of rock 'n' roll's great failures strut his stuff on the Fringe. Marvellously comic.

Gilded Balloon, 10.45pm

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