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COMEDY Joseph Morpurgo An absorbing found multimedia comedy show, as Morpurgo is interviewed by a disgruntled Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. See review, page 44. Pleasance Courtyard, until 31 Aug. THEATRE Tar Baby A ferocious and passionate attack on racist attitudes in the USA. Performed by Desiree Burch, it’s brutal and beautiful. See review, page 84. Gilded Balloon, until 31 Aug (not 26).
BOOKS Patrick Ness What if you were an unremarkable kid at a high school full of ‘chosen ones’? Patrick Ness’ new book imagines just such a character. See preview, page 32. Charlotte Square Gardens, 25 Aug.
VISUAL ART Platform: 2015 Recent graduates Antonia Bañados, Ben Callaghan, Ross Hamilton Frew and Jessica Ramm take centre stage at the Art Festival. See review, page 89. 9–11 Blair Street, until 30 Aug.
THEATRE A Game of You The unsettling final play (after The Smile off Your Face and Internal) in the Personal Trilogy from acclaimed Belgian theatre company Ontroerend Goed. Traverse, 25–30 Aug.
THEATRE Puddles Pity Party As good as he looks, Puddles has mournful magic and reinvents the pop song for all ages in this five-star show. See review, page 83. Assembly George Square, until 31 Aug (not 25). MUSIC Antonio Forcione & Adriano Adewale Guitar acrobatics from the duo, blending soul, jazz, African and Latin rhythms. See preview, page 68. Assembly George Square, 23–30 Aug.
COMEDY Butt Kapinski Deanna Fleysher plays the titular private detective in a wildly parodic take on a Raymond Chandler-style character, exploring the different ways men and women are portrayed in the detective genre. Led by accomplished clown Fleysher’s superb physicality, this theatrical comedy is a thoughtful and thrilling ride. See review, page 37. Liquid Room Annexe, until 30 Aug (not 25).
DAYS OUT Edinburgh Mela World music, dance, fashion, food and fun over four areas: the Main Music Stage, the Mela World Dance Feste, the Mela Mix stage and the Mela Kidzone. Leith Links, 29 & 30 Aug.
THEATRE / MUSIC Le Gateau Chocolat: Black A personal journey through the life of the cabaret singer that deals with his difficult transition to the performer he is today. See review, page 87. Assembly Hall, until 30 Aug. COMEDY Fern Brady: People are Idiots Award-winning Brady explains how and why some people are idiots in a typically blunt show. See review, page 42. The Stand 3 & 4, until 30 Aug.
MUSIC The Magic Flute Boundary- pushing take on Mozart’s comedy at the EIF. The show blends silent film with Weimar cabaret and dark humour. See list.co.uk/festival. Festival Theatre, 27–30 Aug.
20–31 Aug 2015 THE LIST FESTIVAL 5