C O N T E N T 5 Thursday 23 August — Thursday 6 September 2007
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Agenda
56 TOP 20 58 FESTIVAL NEWS
60 JOSIE LONG DOES EDINBURGH
61 Books
62 JOHN PILGER
65 KRISTEN SCHAAL 65 JIMMY CARR
77 Dance
77 FLAMENCO CON FUSION
79 Film
80 BREACH
87 THE SELFISH
CROCODILE Cover story: Gerva’s 89 THE SHINS
In one of the most talked about shows on the Fringe, Ricky Gervais will be reflecting on his experience of fame — the good bits and the bad. Doing a 95 Theatre one-off gig in the grand surroundings of Edinburgh Castle would have less 95 BETWEEN THE DEVIL 5. experienced comedians running for the ramparts but the only thing worry- THE DEEP BLUE SEA ing Gervais is the prospect of being swooped on by owls. See page 65.
104 Visual Art
_ W 105 PICASSO ON PAPER
62 Craig Davidson
The author went to extreme lengths including injecting himself with steroids as part of his research for his brilliant novel, The Fighter. which is set in the world of underground bare-knuckle fighting.
78 Trisha Brown Dance Company
The pioneering choreographer Trisha Brown, whose company is pubhsm W, 17.8.; I m performing at the Edinburgh International Festival for the first time. HEAD OFf'ICE talks to Kelly Apter about her inspirations. 1”.
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90 Happy Mondays
It might be 15 years since their last album but Shaun Ryder refuses to act middle aged. He looks back on a life of excess and tells Neil Cooper that he has no regrets.
96 Orpheus X Composer and performer Rinde Eckert reflects on his decision to combine contemporary opera. storytelling. rock music and video.
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