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Damián Ortega: States of Time The Mexican artist explores the link between the natural world and mankind. See review, page 107. Fruitmarket Gallery, until 23 Oct. Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs Seductive songs and intimate stories in a cabaret feast from Alan Cumming, inspired by his dressing room parties. The Hub, 6–27 Aug.
Sofie Hagen: Shimmer Shatter Comedy Award Best Newcomer Sofie Hagen’s self-deprecating new show. See feature, page 46. Liquid Room Annexe, 6–28 Aug. Deep Time An explosion of music, lighting and animation screened against Edinburgh Castle, soundtracked by Mogwai. See feature, page 19. Castle Terrace Viewing Area, 7 Aug.
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COMEDY The Doug Anthony All Stars Live on Stage A trip down memory lane to the heyday of Australian comedy in the 80s and 90s, as Paul McDermott, Tim Ferguson and Paul ‘Flacco’ Livingston team up again, bringing their provocative brand of humour back to the Fringe. Pleasance Courtyard, 3–14 Aug (not 8 & 9).
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In Fidelity An exploration of our brain activity when we’re in love, from the always entertaining Rob Drummond. Expect to be asked probing questions. Traverse, 4–28 Aug (not 8, 15, 22). Daphne’s Second Show Last year’s Edinburgh Best Newcomer nominees, Daphne are back with a brand new sketch show. See feature, page 53. Pleasance Courtyard, 3–28 Aug (not 15).
Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show Exploding elephant toothpaste, disappearing beakers and vortex-generating dustbins are just some of the spectacular experiments kids can expect from astronomer, author and TV presenter Mark Thompson, who aims to encourage his audience to explore the wonders of science. See feature, page 69. Gilded Balloon at the Museum, 4–14 Aug.
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Only Bones Award-winning and beautifully lo-tech mix of body manipulation, physical theatre and clowning. See feature, page 26. Summerhall, 3–28 Aug (not 4, 8, 15, 22). Rachel Sermanni The Scottish folk-pop singer- songwriter gigs as part of Summerhall’s Nothing Ever Happens Here series. See feature, page 75. Summerhall, 10 Aug.
THEATRE The Glass Menagerie Cherry Jones and Michael Esper star in this Tennessee Williams classic, a Broadway hit from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child co-creator, John Tiffany. King’s Theatre, 5–21 Aug.
VISUAL ART Surreal Encounters: Collecting the Marvelous Landmark show featuring work by Dali, Magritte and Picasso. See review, page 103. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, until 11 Sep.
4–11 Aug 2016 THE LIST FESTIVAL 5