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A-TEAM THE MUSICAL Pity the poor fool who misses out on scoring a ticket to this musical version of the legendary 80s TV adventure series about a quartet of ex-crack commandos-turned- mercenaries. So, can Faceman hold a tune? How are Hannibal’s harmonies? What’s BA’s baritone like? Expect answers to all these questions, plus guns, explosions and power ballads. I love it when a plan comes together! ■ Gilded Balloon Teviot, 622 6552, 7–31 Aug (not 18), 5.30pm, £9–£10 (£8–£9). Previews until 6 Aug, £5.
Internationally-renowned cabaret artiste Rick Lau recently wowed audiences in Hong Kong with his musical homage to misfits everywhere, My Queer Valentine. He stops off on the road to global superstardom to tackle our Q&A 5 words to describe My Queer Valentine Poof. Rainbow. Seagulls. Tears. Fantabulosity. 4 shows you’re looking forward to seeing in Edinburgh this August Inflatable by Adam Hills, La Dispute by Owl Theatre, Q&A by daniel k, My Queer Valentine by Rick Lau. 3 things you love about Edinburgh in August Creative people. The gems you find from the hundreds of shows on offer. Sex. 2 things you hate about Edinburgh in August Drunken people. Sex. 1 word that sums up how you feel about performing Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. ■ My Queer Valentine, St George’s West, 0844 477 1000, 8–30 Aug (not 18), 8pm, £10–£11 (£8–£9). Previews 6 & 7 Aug, £5.
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✽✽ Beachy Head Multimedia company Analogue returns to the scene of its earliest success with a new show exploring a man’s decision to take his own life. Pleasance Dome, 556 6550, 8–30 Aug (not 17, 24), 5.25pm, £8–£9 (£6.50–£7.50). Previews until 7 Aug, £5. ✽✽ The Tartuffe/The Trial Belt Up theatre provides an energetic take on some literary classics. See preview, page 60. C Soco, 0845 260 1234, until 31 Aug, 8.55pm (The Tartuffe), 11.20pm (The Trial), £9.50–£11.50 (£8.50–£10.50). ✽✽ White Tea Theatrical maverick David Leddy examines postwar Japanese politics through a mother-daughter relationship. See preview, page 58. Assembly Rooms, 623 3030, 7–31 Aug (not 11, 18, 25), 2pm & 5pm, £9–£10. Previews 6 Aug, 2pm & 5pm, £5. ✽✽ Barflies Grid Iron explores the timeworn link between alcohol and creativity through the work of Charles Bukowski. See preview, page 50. The Barony, 228 1404, 8–31 Aug (not 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 28 & 29), 3pm (24 & 25 noon), £16 (£11). Preview 7 Aug, 3pm, £11 (£5). ✽✽ The Girls of Slender Means Inventive adaptation of Muriel Spark’s novel by Stellar Quines. See preview, page 56. Assembly Rooms, 623 3030, 8–31 Aug (not 10, 17, 24), 4.20pm, £15–£18 (£14–£16). Previews 6 & 7 Aug, £10 (£5). ✽✽ Precious Little Talent Ella Hickson’s follow-up to last year’s Eight addresses the recession, Anglo-US relations and Obama. See preview, page 58. Bedlam Theatre, 225 9893, 10–29 Aug (not 16, 23 Aug), 2.30pm, £8.50 (£6.50). Previews 6–8 Aug, £7 (£5). ✽✽ Trilogy Three-part dissection of female mores by feminist theatre-maker Nic Green. See preview, page 56. St Stephen’s, 0141 565 1000, 12–31 Aug (not 18, 25), 7.30pm, £12 (£9). Previews 9 & 10 Aug, £9. For venue addresses see index page 80.
6–13 Aug 2009 THE LIST FESTIVAL MAGAZINE 49