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THEATRE Forest Fringe The grassroots theatre programme that exists on the fringe of the Fringe returns in a new venue, with activities, events and general good times to suit every taste. See feature, page 23. Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 16–25 Aug. DANCE Dance Odysseys A festival within a festival as companies including Scottish Ballet, Scottish Dance Theatre and Gelabert Azzopardi Companyia de Dansa celebrate the breadth of ballet. See feature, page 18. Various venues, 16–19 Aug.
THEATRE Long Live the Little Knife David Leddy’s boisterous, self-aware comedy gets a new outing at the Fringe, as a pair of counterfeiters attempt to adapt their skills to the fine art game. See review, page 81. Traverse Theatre, until 25 Aug (not 19). BOOKS Tracey Thorn The Everything But The Girl singer’s memoir, Bedsit Disco Queen, garnered a five star review from us upon its release back in January. Now Thorn appears in the flesh to tell us more about it. See preview, page 32. Charlotte Square, 18 Aug.
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MUSIC / THEATRE Whatever Gets You Through the Night The muso-theatrical cross-genre ode to nightlife returns to the Fringe for a limited run, with input from Errors, Ricky Ross, RM Hubbert and more. See feature, page 64. Queen’s Hall, 20–25 Aug.
KIDS Rumpelstiltskin and the Wheel of Fortune Theatre of Widdershins return to the Fringe to breathe life into the classic fairytale of a bargaining and malicious imp. See review, page 61. Scottish Storytelling Centre, until 25 Aug. VISUAL ART / MUSIC / DANCE Festival Detours A series of intimate performances in artistic settings, including GOL at Talbot Rice Gallery and Roddy Woomble at Dovecot Studios, in collaboration with The List. See preview at list.co.uk. Various venues, 16–24 Aug.
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COMEDY Bridget Christie Fans of Christie’s surrealist sense of humour will detect a feminist edge to this year’s show, in which she asks why a biro needs to be marketed specifically for women. See review, page 39. The Stand, until 25 Aug. VISUAL ART Fiona Banner One of the original Young British Artists, Banner’s new show The Vanity Press explores and utilises written elements in mixed media contexts. See preview, page 86. Summerhall, until 31 Aug.
THEATRE The Radicalisation of Bradley Manning A show examining how the US army serviceman became an enemy of the state. See feature, page 12. Pleasance at St Thomas of Aquin’s High School, until 25 Aug (not 21). COMEDY The Pin Another successful sketch hour of rib-tickling mayhem from ex- Footlights trio Ben Ashenden, Mark Fiddaman and Alex Owen. See review, page 41. Pleasance Courtyard, until 26 Aug (not 19).
15–26 Aug 2013 THE LIST FESTIVAL 5