Festival
TOP 20 The number of acts performing at this year’s Festival might seem a trifle overwhelming, so here’s a round-up of 20 unmissable shows
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Heads Up Kieran Hurley’s exploration of how we’d react if we found ourselves at the end of the world. See feature, page 93. Summerhall, 3–28 Aug (not 4, 15, 22). James Acaster: Reset The multi-Comedy Award nominee is back with a show about having something he’s always wanted to look forward to. See feature, page 12. Pleasance Courtyard, 3–28 Aug.
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Bwani Junction: Graceland Edinburgh’s Afrobeat rockers join up with singers from the original Paul Simon album to play Graceland in its entirety, to mark the seminal album’s 30th anniversary. The show was performed at Celtic Connections in January this year and its rousing reception convinced them to bring it to the Fringe. See preview, page 77. The Liquid Room, 5 Aug.
Louis CK The comedian, actor, writer, director and editor brings his highly individual brand of stand-up to the Fringe for one night only. See preview, page 35. Playhouse, 11 Aug. Norma Cecilia Bartoli stars in Bellini’s opera of lust, love and betrayal. Directed by Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier, and conducted by Diego Fasolis. Festival Theatre, 5, 7 & 9 Aug.
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Bedtime Stories Upswing presents a magical journey in a bedroom setting, exploring the time of day just before bed through circus, theatre and dance. See preview, page 72. Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows, 4–22 Aug (not 15). Teatro Delusio Proving that puppetry and masked performance can often say more than spoken scripted theatre, Familie Flöz return with a comedic look at life backstage in the theatre. See preview, page 88. Pleasance Courtyard, 3–29 Aug (not 17).
monumental The Holy Body Tattoo and Godspeed You! Black Emperor come together in an International Festival performance that blends contemporary dance and rock soundscapes. See preview, page 61. Playhouse, 8 & 9 Aug.
4 THE LIST FESTIVAL 4–11 Aug 2016