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Kelly Apter selects the dance, physical theatre and circus highlights from week three of the festival
HARD TO BE SOFT: A BELAST PRAYER
One of the most interesting dancers and choreographers in the world today, Oona Doherty uses her real- life experience of living in Belfast from the age of ten to create this four-part dance inspired by the city. See feature at list.co.uk. Lyceum, 21, 24 Aug, 8pm; 22 & 23 Aug, 4pm, £20–£25.
RITE OF SPRING Acclaimed Chinese choreographer Yang Liping brings her company, Peacock Contemporary Dance to the International Festival for this hugely visual, large-scale work. Fusing traditional music with Stravinsky’s legendary score, ideas of spring and sacrifice are explored through dynamic choreography. See preview, page 63. Festival Theatre, 22–24 Aug, 8pm, £15–£35.
OCKHAM’S RAZOR: THIS TIME The wonderful Ockham’s Razor is
back with another Fringe hit, this time it’s a multi-generational work about vulnerability and bravery. ‘Brave, thought-provoking and wonderful,’ said our critic. See review, page 66. Saint Stephen’s Theatre, until 25 Aug (not 20), 3pm, £16.50–£17.50 (£13.50–£15).
ALI AND ALPO One of them is a Finnish contemporary dancer, the other plays the oud (a kind of lute), and together they create a captivating duet like no other. Largely because although Ali Alawad and Alpo Aaltokoski share the billing, only one of them is actually in the room. See review, page 65. Summerhall, until 25 Aug (not 19), 1.05pm, £10 (£8).
ATOMIC SALOON SHOW Our critic was so bowled over by this riotous, Wild West-themed cabaret- style circus show, he gave it five stars. Expect strong circus skills, potty-mouthed humour, dancing, juggling and everyone (cast included) having a good time. See review, page 66. Assembly George Square Gardens, until 25 Aug, 10.10pm, £16–£17 (£15–£18).
Hard to Be Soft: A Belfast Prayer
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