2 TNE LIST FESTIVAL GUIDE ’ ' '
1 Young Adam
Film The Festival‘s opening movie is nothing short of the most heavily anticipated Britflick of the year. And wee Ewan's in it. See pages 44 and 48. UGC.
2 Ring Cycle
Music Wagner certainly demanded commitment from his audience. Scottish Opera provides the stamina. See page 54. Festival Theatre.
3 Julian Schnabel
Art Paintings. sculpture and photography from the truly splendid US artist and movie man. See page 81. lnver/eith House.
4 Bill Bailey
Comedy Hairy Bill does his musical mirthful thing like no one else. He's selling out but in a good way. Pleasance Courtyard.
5 The Seagull
Theatre Chekhov's classic gets the Peter Stein treatment with Fiona Shaw and Iain Glen in key roles. Youngsters the lot of them. See page 66. Royal Lyceum.
6 Culberg Ballet
Dance Johan Inger and Mats Ek choreograph more accessible. dreamlike. modern ballet. See page 39. Playhouse.
7 Dave Gorman
Comedy Ever wondered what a googlewhack is? Me neither, but it'll sure be fun finding out. See page 30. George Square Theatre.
8 The People Next Door Theatre A horriny topical play from Henry Adam that wonders what happens when the big wide world makes its way into your small universe. See page 70. Traverse.
9 Tim Burgess
Music The ex-Charlatan love god (it says here) goes solo. in order to express himself. Why not just allow him that freedom? See page 54. Liquid Rooms.
1 O Tama Janowitz
Books She wouldn’t thank you for calling her the female Jay Mclnerney. But she'd love it if you came to her event. See page 14. Charlotte Square Gardens.
1 1 Boyle Family
Art Another fine slice of family life. sort of, with randomly chosen pieces of the earth‘s surface. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.
12 The Last Night of Mankind
Theatre A forsaken world bathed in stinky mud is the kick off for this 19846$que production. See page 66. Royal Lyceum.
13 Johnny Vegas
Comedy He said he wouldn‘t perform again this year. but you just can‘t keep him off the stage. These late scheduled gigs will be the hottest in town. See page 27. The Stand and Cafe Royal.
14 Alexandra’s Project Film A feminist call-to-arms or a slab of dodgy misogyny? Set in the seventh circle of marital hell. Rolf de Heer's film should have you talking. See page 48. Filmhouse.
15 Pugilist Specialist Theatre The American renegades of the Riot Group take an unrelenting look at the machismo of US military operations in the Middle East. See page 76. Pleasance.
1 6 Susan Sontag
Books The chronicler extraordinaire of the US psyche pops by for a trio of events to help spread her words. See page 19. Charlotte Square Gardens.
1 7 Headspin
Clubs Hip hop and funk from Dynamo Productions, aka Scott Hendy and Andy Smith. whose debut. Analogue. should have you in a whirl. See page 90. Bongo Club.
1 8 Bumplestiltskin
Kids Ailie Cohen hangs up her socks and turns them into a bright new tale featuring a strange little guy. See page 52. Assembly Rooms.
19 Kelly Osbourne
Music Having recovered from her 80' Selecta! slaughtering, KO proves she's a hit with the people. Douchebags. Corn Exchange.
20 Bob Brydon
Comedy ‘lt’s not a show, it’s a talk.’ insists Keith Barret, which doesn't explain why the audience is helpless with laughter. See page 27. Pleasance Dome.