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DANCE: FILM 10 The Edinburgh International Film Festival may no longer coincide with the rest of the August extravaganza, but the folks at Dance:Film are doing their best to fill the slot. Small but perfectly formed, this year’s film fest features films about Scottish Ballet (pictured), the late great Pina Bausch, a lecture on early 20th century modern dancer Loïe Fuller and a combined film/performance. See the full programme at www.dancefilmscotland.com Filmhouse, 228 2688 and Dance Base, 225 5525, 23–27 Aug, times and prices vary.

5QUESTIONS

Frank McConnell of Plan B takes time out from performing A Wee Home From Home with musician Michael Marra, to answer our 5 Questions 5 reasons why people should come and see A Wee Home From Home It’s funny; it’s moving; it’s thought-provoking; there’s great live music; we need an audience for the show to work. 4 other shows in the Fringe you’ll be seeing this year Decky Does A Bronco Grid Iron; My Name Is Margaret Morris Stuart Hopps; Private Dancer Janice Parker and Co; Sub Rosa Fire Exit. 3 things that made you want to be a performer A need to communicate without words; it was hugely liberating; I actually wanted to be a joiner but my mother suggested becoming a contemporary dancer in case the joinery didn’t work out. 2 words to sum up the plan B style Pure . . . brilliant! 1 thing that you hope will happen to you this Fringe In the madness and chaos which is the Fringe, I hope to realise that there is plenty of artistic enrichment for us all. A Wee Home From Home, Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, 668 2019, until 22 Aug, 5.20pm, £10 (£8).

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✽✽ Grupo Corpo Potentially one of the highlights of this year’s Edinburgh International Festival, the Brazilian company presents two dynamic works filled with colour and emotion. See feature, page 48. Festival Theatre, 473 2000, 20–23 Aug, 8pm, £10–£28.50. ✽✽ Alonzo King Lines Ballet Award-winning San Francisco-based choreographer Alonzo King brings his company to the UK for the first time. Expect smooth, modern classical dance set to rhythmic music. See preview, page 50. Festival Theatre, 473 2000, 26–29 Aug, 8pm, £10–£28.50. ✽✽ Dance Base Just a few days left to catch the diverse collection of dance on at the Grassmarket venue. At £5 a shot, and a ‘next show free if you don’t love it’ guarantee, what have you got to lose? See reviews of Where Did It All Go Right, page 49, and 120 Birds, page 50. Dance Base, 225 5525, until 22 Aug, times vary, £5. ✽✽ Flawless Chase the Dream High energy, well- dressed, fast-paced streetdance from the Britain’s Got Talent finalists. Udderbelly’s Pasture, 08445 458 252, until 30 Aug, 3.45pm, £13.50–£16.50 (£12.50–£15). ✽✽ Brazil! Brazil! Two of Brazil’s finest exponents Samba and football come together in this lively mix of music, dance and soccer skills. Udderbelly’s Pasture, 08445 458 252, until 30 Aug, 6.55pm, £12.50–£15 (£11.50–£13.50). ✽✽ Rhythms With Soul Passionate flamenco from one of the most watchable dancers in the world, Miguel Vargas. New Town Theatre, Freemasons Hall, 220 0143, until 29 Aug (not 17) 3.50pm, £11–£13. For Festival Index see page 128.

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