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Kelly Apter picks out the dance highlights from week three of the festival long. See feature, page 17. Palace of Holyrood House, 22 Aug, 6.15pm, free.

AKRAM KHAN COMPANY: MY LAND

XENOS One of Britain’s most acclaimed dancers and choreographers, Akram Khan bids goodbye to his performance career with this solo inspired by WWI. See feature, page 17. Festival Theatre, 16–18 Aug, 8pm, £14–£35.

CIRQUE BERSERK! The pace never drops in this entertaining show packed with acrobatics, knife-throwing and the incredible Globe of Death motorbike finale. See review, page 63. Pleasance at EICC, until 26 Aug (not 22 Aug), times vary, £15.50–£19.50 (£10–£15).

KADAMATI The second helping of choreography by Akram Khan at this year’s International Festival, performed by 300 young dancers. Don’t arrive late, it’s only six minutes

A five-star show from Hungarian company Recirquel, weaving phenomenal acrobatic skills and a theatrical staging. See review, page 66. Assembly Roxy, until 26 Aug (not 20), 8.10pm, £12–£14 (£11–£13).

BACKUP This short but sweet show from Brussels-based company Chaliwaté will have you laughing out loud, then blinking away tears. See review, list. co.uk/festival Summerhall, until 26 Aug (not 20), 10.50am, £9 (£7).

8 SONGS The hugely talented Gandini jugglers are back with this music- inspired show, featuring routines set to Bowie, Beach Boys, Velvet Underground and more. See review, page 66. Assembly Roxy, until 27 Aug (not 15, 21), 4.40pm, £12–£14.

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