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TOP 20 Overwhelmed by all that’s on offer through the Festival? Here are the 20 essential shows you don’t want to miss
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CLUBS Summerhall Festival Opening Party Summerhall kicks off August with the second-hottest launch party in town (the first, of course, being our own bash the night before). Excellent Afrocentric blog-turned-label Awesome Tapes from Africa heads up the bill alongside live dance music outfit Golden Teacher (pictured) and electronica aficionado David Barbarossa – check out list.co.uk for an interview with ATFA main man Brian Shimkovitz. Summerhall, 1 Aug.
THEATRE Donald Robertson Is Not a Stand-Up Comedian A fitting topic for Fringetime, the latest project from theatremaker Gary McNair explores the darker edge of live comedy. See feature, page 70. Traverse, 31 Jul–24 Aug (not Mon).
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Adam Riches Apparently, Riches hates being in the crowd for audience interaction – odd, given the award-winning comedian’s talent for using it in his own shows. See feature, page 28. Pleasance Dome, until 24 Aug. Auld Reekie Roller Girls The home team take on Finland’s Dirty River Roller Grrrls (2 Aug, with guest commentary from Brendon Burns and Colt Cabana) and London’s Brawl Saints (9 Aug). Meadowbank Sports Centre, 2 & 9 Aug.
Musical Mornings with Mil’s Trills Ukulele-strumming New Yorker Amelia Robinson gets the day off to a joyful start. See feature at list.co.uk/festival. Pleasance Courtyard, until 17 Aug (not 11).
The Pin One of last year’s highlights, sketch duo the Pin return to deliver more comedy of conflicting personalities. See feature at list.co.uk/festival. Pleasance Courtyard, until 25 Aug (not 11, 18).
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Return to the Voice Inspired by Scottish and Gaelic musical traditions, Song of the Goat present a unique music and theatre performance in the grandeur of St Giles’ Cathedral. See feature, page 73. Summerhall @ St Giles’ Cathedral, 6–25 Aug (not 10–12, 17, 22–24). Isa Genzken: Botanical Garden Her first UK show outside London, this exhibition offers a retrospective of the influential German sculptor’s career, taking in geometric structures and urban plasticity. See preview, page 85. Inverleith House, until 28 Sep (not Mon).
What Does the Title Matter Anyway? Clive Anderson reunites with stars of the original TV series Whose Line is it Anyway? – including Greg Proops, Josie Lawrence, Stephen Frost and Colin Mochrie – for an hour of improv. See feature, page 34. Underbelly, Bristo Square, 6–19 Aug.
6 THE LIST FESTIVAL 31 Jul–7 Aug 2014