Festival
CONTENTS FESTIVAL 2016 | ISSUE 2 | LIST.CO.UK/FESTIVAL
COVER STORY
NATALIA OSIPOVA AND GUESTS
Celebrated internationally for her technique and expression,
Russian classical ballerina
Natalia Osipova delves into the world of contemporary
dance in a new trio of works at the Edinburgh
International Festival, choreographed by Sidi
Larbi Cherkaoui, Russell Maliphant and Arthur Pita.
We spoke to them on page 14.
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BOOK FESTIVAL Returning for another triumphant year, we explore some highlights of the upcoming Book Festival including Kate Tempest, Billy Bragg and Ian Rankin. PANTI Drag queen superstar Panti Bliss takes audiences on a ride through her career, explaining how she ended up accidentally making history.
GREAT OFFERS Win tickets to Museum After Hours 8
Win a bottle of Porter’s Gin 8
Win tickets to Edinburgh’s Art Late Win tickets to Hyprov at Assembly George Square
Win a Blue Moon beer crate delivery
Win tickets to shows by Made In Adelaide artists Win a behind-the-scenes brewery tour and tasting at Caledonian Brewery
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FRONT Top 20
The List Festival Party News
FEATURES
Natalia Osipova and Guests
Panti Gala for Mental Health
FOOD & DRINK
Gin at the Fringe BOOKS
Comedians at the Book Festival
Hitlist Kate Tempest
COMEDY
Beardyman Hitlist
Doug Anthony All Stars
Fern Brady Ahir Shah
Reviews at a glance
DANCE
Attrape Moi
Hitlist Driftwood
KIDS
The Listies Hitlist
Michael Morpurgo’s King Arthur
MUSIC
Sigur Ros Hitlist
Will Pickvance
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THEATRE 79
Travesty Hitlist
Teatro Delusio Wind Resistance
Reviews at a glance
VISUAL ART
Jonathan Owen Hitlist
Christian Boltanski
EVENTS Museum After Hours
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COMIC REVIEW 104
Joe’s NYC Bar 104
THIS WEEK ON LIST.CO.UK/FESTIVAL Keep an eye out for even more reviews, previews, interviews and features on your favourite or soon-to-be favourite stars of this year’s Edinburgh Festival. We’re also still open to Big Fat at Bribes – have a look at page 4 for more details on how to keep us sweet.