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CIRKUS INFERNO
Death-defying fun and splendid physicality look set to combine in this physical theatre event. Two clowns and plenty of pyrotechnics are promised in an afternoon of classic Fringe entertainment. 1 I Meadows Studio Big T a
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11 . 18) 2.30pm or 5pm, £6 (£4).
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I Puglllet Speciallet Intense. funny and intelligently phiIOSOphical political theatre from the Riot Group. which tells the stOry of tour US marines who are sent on an assassination mission against a Middle Eastern leader. Powerful rhythms beat through Adriano Shaplin's aphoristic poetic language. and the performances are splendid. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550. until 25 Aug (not 13). 1.15pm, £9—E10 (27.504850).
I The People Next Door Roxana Silbert's production of Henry Adam's dark and very
funny comedy sparkles with wit and astute satirical observation. The stOry of a young wastrel
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used by a policeman as bait in a trap for his brother will keep you amused throughout. Traverse Theatre, 228 1404, anti/23 Aug (not 11, 18), times vary. £14 (24—8850).
I My Arm Tim Crouch's clever one-man play about a boy who lifts his arm and keeps it lifted for the rest of his life is both amusing and a little queasy. Some astute satire of contemporary art combines with an engaging story. Traverse Theatre, 228 1404, until 23 Aug (not 11 , 18), times vary, £10(£‘4-£‘7.50).
I Ooh There's plenty of what it says on the can here. Two rutfian vagabonds turn poet against the stuffed shirts of the British art establishment. A clever exploration of the British class system. with plenty of attitude. Pleasance Dome, 556 6550, until 25 Aug (not 18). 11.10pm, £9.50—E10.50 (£8—E9).
I The Seagull This International Festival production has everything going for it. with Peter Stein directing and Fiona Shaw leading. plus Chekhov’s stOry of love and loss. King's Theatre, 4 73 2000, 1 1-23 Aug (not 17), 7.30pm; mat 14, 16, 20, 23 Aug, 2pm, £6.50-E26.
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