I This week's unmissable shows

The Idiots of Ants Kristin Hersh Pericles Redux

The Ants have come off the TV for Expect the American songstrel's Shakespeare's romance, infused just long enough to fit in a month signature impressionistic lyrics and with acrobatic gymnastics.

of live sketches. ranging melodies in this acoustic See Dance, page 46.

See Comedy, page 30. performance.

See Music, page 56.

Deep Cut The Echo Chamber Dan Antopolski ' Janet Cardiff 8 George

Powerful drama Be brave and join It's great to see that Bures Miller

focusing on Private Edinburgh's ghosts for a having two kids hasn't , The Canadian duo's first Cheryl James' death at spooky adventure courtesy taken any of the bizarre installation exhibition in Deepcut Barracks and of En Masse theatre. wind out of Mr , Scotland is a treat at the her family's grief. See Kids, page 52. Antopolski's sails. Fruitmarket Gallery.

See Theatre, page 70. See Comedy, page 28. See Visual Art, page 87.

The Idiot Colony Richard Wilson l Gothenburq Symphony Proving the power of physical Britain's top installation artist ' Orchestra theatre, ideas of love and returns to Edinburgh to show what Conductor Gustavo Dudamel leads madness are explored in this dark he can do and how he does it. the Orchestra through pastoral

reveries and formal waltzes. See Music, page 54. A

piece. See Theatre, page 68. See Visual Art, page 83.

2 THE LIST FESTIVAL GUIDE 7—14 Aug 2008