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36 THE LIST FES‘I’IVAL MAGAZINE 31 Jul—7 Aug 2008
Tamsin Fitzgerald, artistic director of 2FaCeD, gives us the low-down on her exciting all-male breakdance/ contemporary dance company.
What five words describe how a 2FaCeD DaNcE show makes you feel?
High. energised. happy. wow. sexy.
What four things have brought you back to the Fringe? The atmosphere. different venues. further opportunities. the challenge.
Name three major influences on the company.
The male body. challenging dance stereotypes and. currently. Parkour.
Name two other dance shows you’re looking forward to seeing in Edinburgh this year.
The strange and entertaining physicality of the Caesar Twins at the Udderbelly and Rise by Tom Dale Company at Zoo Southside. What 1 word sums up the 2FaCeD style?
Unique
I State of Matter. Udderbe/ly's Pasture, 0844 545 8252. 2—25 Aug (not 73), 4pm, F72—i‘7450 (HO—F7350); Prevrews 37 Jul 8 7 Aug, F8
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FESTIVAL DANCE
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* Dance Base Presents . . . Scotland‘s National Centre for Dance welcomes you into another packed programme. See preview, page 37. Dance Base, 225 5525, 7—76 Aug (not 77), times vary, £77 (£7). Preview 6 Aug, 1C6.
* Pericles Redux Californian physical theatre company No Man Apart take Shakespeare to another level. See preview, page 38. P/easance Courtyard, 556 6550, 3-25 Aug, 3pm, E94370 (E 750—28. 50). Previews 37 Jul—2 Aug, 85.
* InvAsian Festival: Skywalk The team who brought Ballerina Who Loves a B-Boy to last year’s Fringe returns with an even more talented crew. See preview. page 38. clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall, 527 7 562, 53—25 Aug, 9.75pm, f 7 6 (E72). * Rise Tom Dale Company presents the kind of show that turns newcomers on to dance: atmospheric, energetic and set to an eclectic range of electronic music. See preview, page 38. Zoo Southside, 662 6892, 3—25 Aug (not 72, 79), 2.40pm, £70 ([38). Previews 7 8 2Aug, £7.
* Bale de Rua The spirit and passion of Brazil visits the Fringe. See preview, page 37. Assembly Hal/s, 623 3030, 2—25 Aug (not 4, 77), 6.50pm. 275—2 7 7 (EM—E 75). Previews 37 Jul& 7Aug, £70.
* Transgression Ballet not aggressive enough for you? Check out this extreme mix of breakdancing, skateboarding and BMX riding. See preview, page 37. C Soco Urban Garden, 0845 2607234, 7—25 Aug. 9.30pm, £8.50—E7 0.50 (25.50—29.50).
* The Factory Precarious Dance follows up its previous Fringe shows. Junction 8 and Druthers with this imaginative. technologically-driven take on consumerism. See preview, page 38. Zoo Souths/d9, 662 6892, 3—25 Aug, 8.30pm, £70 (£37). Previews 7 8 2Aug, £‘7.
For venue addresses see index page 80