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THEATRE Missing Physical theatre/dance company Gecko deliver a visually impressive journey into the depths of a woman’s psyche as she unearths her forgotten past. See preview, page 73. Pleasance Courtyard, 2–25 Aug (not 7, 18). COMEDY Shit-faced Shakespeare A crew of actors perform a Shakespeare play, and one of them is blazing drunk. A break-out smash from last year, we can’t wait to see which of the Bard’s characters are getting sozzled in 2013. See preview, page 39. C, 31 Jul–26 Aug.
VISUAL ART Sarah Kenchington Kenchington’s mechanical instruments are on display throughout the month, with the odd specially composed performance thrown in. See preview, page 99. Trinity Apse Church Nave, 1 Aug–1 Sep.
MUSIC / COMEDY / CLUBS Cassetteboy vs DJ Rubbish The authority-baiting YouTube mash- up king teams up with ‘Peckham’s biggest idiot’ for a music-club- comedy combo. See preview, page 68. Pleasance Dome, 2–25 Aug (not Mon–Wed).
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VISUAL ART Rachel Maclean The creator of vibrant neon grotesqueries tackles national identity with new solo show I HEART SCOTLAND, featuring Nessie, Clyde and Celtic Football Team. See feature, page 16. Edinburgh Printmakers, 2 Aug–7 Sep (not Mon). KIDS l’Apres-midi d’un Foehn A show we feel has potential to enter the pantheon of Fringe greatness: a physical performance piece, set to classical music, performed by plastic bags. See feature, page 62. Summerhall, 2–25 Aug (not 6, 11, 12, 17, 18, 22).
COMEDY / MUSIC La Clique The tenth anniversary of this twisted revue features aerial artist Stephen Williams (pictured) and the baton-twirling Blue Bunny – read how he ‘does Edinburgh’ on page 71. The Famous Spiegeltent, George Street, 2–25 Aug.
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VISUAL ART Gregor Schneider An atmospheric and unsettling installation of light and darkness in Summerhall’s subterranean spaces. See preview, page 95. Summerhall, 2–31 Aug. COMEDY Nish Kumar Following last year’s astounding solo debut, Kumar returns with a new show about identity (and identity theft). See preview, page 46. Underbelly Bristo Square, 31 Jul–25 Aug.
DANCE / MUSIC Cambuyón A show about the evolution of rhythm, with dancers and musicians from a range of disciplines. See preview, page 55. Assembly Roxy, 31 Jul–26 Aug (not 13).
THEATRE Higgs A lecture-performance by theatrical academic Jan van den Berg about the elusive theoretical particle. See preview, page 74. Summerhall, 2–17 Aug (not 5, 12).
1–8 Aug 2013 THE LIST FESTIVAL 7