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THEATRE The Veil DANCE XD
THEATRE Ciara VISUAL ART Franz West
The pomposity of the artist is stripped bare for all to see in this solo satirical performance by Lucy Hopkins. See review, page 76. Pleasance Dome, until 26 Aug (not 12, 19). A none-more-Fringe slice of ‘neo- vaudevillian post-modern absurdity’ – at least, that’s what our reviewer says. See review, page 59. Dance Base, until 17 Aug (not 12).
An unsettling portrait of Glasgow, painted expertly by David Harrower and leading lady Blythe Duff. See review, page 76. Traverse, until 25 Aug (not 12, 19).
A major hands-on exhibition of the late artist’s work, with a focus on his collaborations and his open attitude to art. See review, page 87. Inverleith House, until 22 Sep.
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MUSIC Fidelio
COMEDY Bo Burnham BOOKS Salman Rushdie
Political prisoner Florestan and his heroic wife, Leonore, are the two characters at the heart of Beethoven’s only opera, revived by digital artist Gary Hill. Read an interview with Hill, page 68. Festival Theatre, 10 & 12 Aug.
The YouTube wunderkind returns to the Fringe following numerous plaudits, sell-out audiences and five-star reviews in 2010. Can he repeat that success with What? See interview, page 14. Pleasance Courtyard, 9–19 Aug (not 13). One of the world’s greatest living authors discusses his career and life, from winning the Booker of Bookers and being awarded a knighthood, to the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini’s fatwa. Charlotte Square Gardens, 10 Aug.
DANCE Smashed
BOOKS Joe Sacco
COMEDY David Baddiel BOOKS / MUSIC Peter Hook
An avant-garde movement-and- juggling show that will change the way you perceive gravity. See review, page 58. Assembly Hall, until 26 Aug (not 13).
The ‘graphic journalist’ has two Book Fest slots: a solo one on Tue 13 Aug and with Chris Ware on Wed 14 Aug. See preview, page 27. Charlotte Square Gardens, 13 & 14 Aug. Baddiel ditches any clichéd ‘comeback’ material in favour of venting passionately about fame. See review, page 42. Assembly George Square, until 11 Aug.
The Joy Division bassist, turned memoir writer, spends an hour with Ian Rankin at the Book Festival. See preview, page 66. Charlotte Square Gardens, 10 Aug.
1–8 Aug 2013 THE LIST FESTIVAL 7