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Giselle Ballet Ireland present a full-length modern retelling of the classic romance, reviving the timeless tale of love, betrayal and redemption beyond the grave. Dance Base, 3–19 Aug (not 6, 13). Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin A performance of Dario Argento’s 1977 horror film Suspiria with live music from Claudio Simonetti and his band Goblin, who composed the original soundtrack, plus a greatest hits set too. Summerhall, 5 & 6 Aug.
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My Land Six circus artists recount personal stories of tradition, freedom and love through stunning acrobatics and the interplay of light and shadow. See feature, page 29. Assembly Roxy, 1–26 Aug (not 8, 13, 20).
The Barber of Seville Rossini’s comic opera about doing bad things for love. This new production comes to the EIF from Paris’ Théâtre des Champs-Elysées. See feature, page 97. Festival Theatre, 5–8 Aug. Sara Barron: For Worse Debut stand-up hour from host of the hit US storytelling show The Moth, in which she skewers her husband, child, WhatsApp, and more. See feature, page 51. Just the Tonic at the Tron, 2–26 Aug (not 13).
Vertical Influences Iconoclastic Canadian ice skaters Le Patin Libre combine the virtuosity of contemporary performance with the coordination and style of street dance. Assembly at Murrayfield Ice Rink, 8–25 Aug (not 13, 14, 20–23).
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Five Telegrams Epic digital projection celebrating Scotland’s Year of Young People and paying tribute to the centenary of the end of WWI, featuring an orchestral score by Anna Meredith. See feature, page 23. Festival Square, 3 Aug. Underground Railroad Game Jennifer Kidwell and Scott Shepard’s Obie-award-winning duet about race relations in the US, tackling issues of race, sex and power in politics with fearless humour. See feature, page 33. Traverse, 2–26 Aug (not 3, 6, 13, 20, 25).
1–8 Aug 2018 THE LIST FESTIVAL 7