Top10 This week’s unmissable shows
Zeitgeist Wild Butoh-inspired punk cabaret dance to make you think. And slightly terrify you. See Dance, page 81. Alun Cochrane The lovely rambling dreamer is back on tip top form this year, charming audiences a-plenty. See Comedy, page 69.
The Overcoat Deeply moving and utterly beautiful piece of physical theatre adapted from Gogol’s short story. See Theatre, page 91.
Pappy’s Fun Club Slickly constructed, blissfully funny sketch comedy from this fast- paced, hard-working troupe. See Comedy, page 69.
The Hotel Daft, wonderful site- specific interactive fun from the pen of Mark Watson. See Theatre, page 91. Room on the Broom Absolutely magical adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s much-loved story book. See Kids, page 85.
Phil Nichol Foul-mouthed character comedy from a Fringe legend who has raised more than a few laughs this festival. See Comedy, page 69.
Jonny Sweet Brilliant use of Power Point and storytelling in this bittersweet comic tale. See Comedy, page 69. Trilogy Nic Green’s joyful, life-affirming, night-long look at the state of contemporary feminism. See Theatre, page 91.
The Tartuffe/The Trial Energetic young company Belt Up Theatre produces two wonderful literary adaptations. See Theatre, page 91.
60 THE LIST FESTIVAL GUIDE 27 Aug–10 Sep 2009