FESTIVAL DANCE | Hitlist DANCE HITLIST
Kelly Apter highlights some of the best dance, circus and physical theatre in week three of the festival BALLETT ZÜRICH An exciting double-bill from the acclaimed Swiss company, featuring works by Christian Spuck and Wayne McGregor. See preview, page 55. Playhouse, 473 2000, 27–29 Aug, 7.30pm, £10–£32.
BARBU If you want to end the day with a smile on your face, head to the Circus Hub for an unforgettable night of ‘electro trad cabaret’ from Canada. You’ll be glad you did. Underbelly’s Circus Hub, 0844 545 8252, until 29 Aug, 9.50pm, £17.50–£18.50 (£16.50– £17.50). PARADISE LOST (LIES UNOPENED BEFORE ME) Lost Dog dance theatre company dive inside Milton’s epic poem, Paradise Lost and re-emerge with a captivating five star show. See review, page 58. Summerhall, 560 1581, until 30 Aug (not 24), 2.40pm, £12 (£10).
OCKHAM’S RAZOR: ARC AND EVERY ACTION
Funny, moving and dramatic, this superb double-bill from UK aerial company, Ockham’s Razor is one of the Hub’s best shows. See review, page 57. Underbelly’s Circus Hub, 0844 545 8252, until 26 Aug (not 20), 1.25pm, £15.50 (£14.50). CLOSE UP Get close to the action, the people and the skill, in this pared back but no less exciting offering from excellent Australian company, Circa. See review at list.co.uk/festival Underbelly George Square, 0844 545 8252, until 31 Aug (not 25), 8pm, £17–£18 (£16–£17).
4X4 EPHEMERAL ARCHITECTURES Four classical ballet dancers meet four highly skilled jugglers in this five-star show from Gandini Juggling. See review at list.co.uk/festival Assembly George Square Theatre, 623 3030, until 30 Aug (not 25), 5.30pm, £14–£16 (£12–£14).
HOTEL PARADISO Inspired by Fawlty Towers, this stunning mask show from Berlin- based Familie Flöz is a Fringe must-see. Pleasance Courtyard,
BARBU
556 6550, until 31 Aug, 3.15pm, £12 (£11). VERTICAL INFLUENCES Canada’s Le Patin Libre prove there’s more than one way to stage
an ice show, in this stunning display of contemporary dance. See review at list.co.uk/festival Assembly at Murrayfield Ice Rink, 623 3030, 23, 28 & 29 Aug, times vary, £15 (£12).
ZOO southside
56 THE LIST FESTIVAL 20–31 Aug 2015