Playwright Michael Shand has two new plays showing as part of the Edinburgh Festival. Called 'Give a Dog a Bad Name' and 'Apathy' each play has dialogue in both English and Scots, reflecting contemporary Edinburgh speech. 'Give a Dog a Bad Name' is showing on 12 and 13 August at the Performing Arts Centre of the Stewart Melville College while 'Apathy; is at the same place on 17 August. Tickets cost £8 (£6 concession) and may be purchased by contacting gravys01@hotmail.com