Requiem for Aleppo
DJUKI MALA They’ve travelled all the way from Elcho Island in northern Australia to bring you their infectiously joyful mix of Aboriginal dance and Western
music and styles, so it would be rude not to join them. See review, page 67. Assembly George Square, until 28 Aug (not 14, 21), 4.30pm, £15–£16 (£13–£14).
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Kelly Apter picks out some of the dance highlights from week two of the Fringe
REQUIEM FOR ALEPPO Twelve dancers from across the world perform to an original score fusing a Requiem Mass with Arabic poetry and testimonies of those displaced from their homeland in Syria. Every penny of every ticket sold goes to the people of Aleppo. See feature, page 25. Pleasance @ EICC, 16 Aug, 7.30pm, £15 (£10).
YO, CARMEN Innovative flamenco choreographer María Pagés and her company take on the themes of Prosper Mérimée’s novel and Bizet’s opera, Carmen, in this exploration of womanhood. See preview, page 65. Playhouse, 12 & 13 Aug, 8pm, £11–£35.
SIGMA Another Fringe hit for Gandini Juggling, this time blending their sharp circus skills with the Indian classical dance style of Bharatanatyam. See review, page 67. Assembly Hall, 623 3030, until 28 Aug (not 14, 21), 1.30pm, £10–£12.
TUTU: DANCE IN ALL ITS GLORY
All-male French company Chicos Mambo takes an affectionate poke at the world of dance, with a hilarious mix of classical ballet, tango, hip hop, a Strictly Come Dancing pastiche and more. See review at list.co.uk Pleasance Courtyard, until 28 Aug (not 15, 22), 4pm, £11–£14.50 (£9.50–£13).
THE HUMOURS OF BANDON There’s more to Irish dance than curly hair and velvet dresses, as we find out in this witty, touching and insightful one-woman show from former competitive dancer Margaret McAuliffe, of Dublin’s award-winning Fishamble company. Dance Base, until 27 Aug (not 14, 21), 6.30pm, £12 (£10).
THE DREAMER Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is fused with Chinese tale The Peony Pavilion, in this clever new collaboration from Gecko and Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre. See review, page 68. Pleasance Courtyard, until 15 Aug, 1.30pm, £11.50–£14.50 (£9.50-£13).
GANDINI JUGGLING SIGMA
‘STUNNINGLY SKILLFUL AND IMAGINATIVE CIRCUS WITH
A POTENT CORE’ THE STAGE
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