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Jemmett going wild on the Bard in a corrective to the usual reverence. See feature, page 16. The Lyceum, 473 2000, 11–13 Aug, 7.30pm (also 12, 13 Aug 2.30pm), £10–£32 (£5–£16).
LUCY MCCORMICK: TRIPLE THREAT
The New Testament used to have profound meaning. Now it’s an excuse for performers to get aboard the fame train. Hilarious performance art with a vicious sting and a trio who find the funny in Satan, audience participation and egotism. See review, page 86.
Underbelly Cowgate, 0844 545 8252, until 28 Aug (not 15 22), 8.10pm, £11–£12 (£10–£11).
US / THEM This quietly harrowing but even-handed show on terrorism and young people takes a theme usually avoided and gives it a thoughtful context. A bold yet understated piece that reveals theatre’s potential to address serious matters in an intelligent and emotional manner. See review, page 7. Summerhall, 560 1581, until 28 Aug (not 15, 22), 10am, £10 (£8).
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TEATRO DELUSIO The magic of the full mask reveals profound emotions and superb technical skills in this production set backstage at a fancy theatre. From unrequited love through frustrated ambitions to moments of tenderness, Familie Flöz’s ambitious cross section of life is enthralling. See review, page 83. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 29 Aug (not 17), £10.50–£14.50 (£9–£13).
WIND RESISTANCE Karine Polwart explores the magic of natural patterns in an example of ‘gig- theatre’ that matches theatrical intimacy with musical magic. Driven by Polwart’s singing, it weaves a majestic spell of compassion and beauty. See review, page 93. Lyceum Rehearsal Studio, until 21 Aug (not 15 & 16), 8pm (also 13 & 20 Aug, 2pm), £20.
SWANSONG DugOut are becoming Fringe regulars, and their reliable blend of comedy and serious themes is making them Fringe favourites. This time, the location is a
pedalo, stuck out in a pond – during the final apocalypse and end of humankind. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 29 Aug (not 16), 5pm, £8.50–£11 (£7.50–£10).
MAKIN’ IT RAIN The glut of shows in previous years about strippers notwithstanding, Nicole Henriksen’s autobiographical piece is neither tragic nor self-pitying, but a witty personal view of life in the club. Contains moments of seriousness and feminist awareness. See review, page 94. Underbelly Cowgate, 0844 545 8252, until 28 Aug (not 16), 5.50pm, £10–£11 (£9–£10).
BUBBLE SCHMEISIS A wander through the memories of a Jewish man from London, both moving and revealing. Deeply personal, yet with enough detail to attract even those who don’t have a connection to North London’s Jewish communities. See review, page 90. Summerhall, 560 1581, until 28 Aug (not 15, 22), 3pm, £11 (£8.50).
SHAKE Twelfth Night is translated into French and transported back to the 1970s. The International Festival presents Dan
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Politiken (Danish national newspaper)
”Accessible, political and unashamedly emotional”
The Herald (on The Tailor of Inverness)
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CA ST M AT T H E W Z A JAC, A N D E R S B U D D E C H R I ST E N S E N & K I N G S L E Y A M A D I D I R ECTO R M A RT I N LY N G B O BY M A RT I N LY N G B O & T H O R B J O R N K R E B S
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SUITABLE FOR: 10+ (contains some strong language)
W E D 0 3 A U G - S U N 2 7 A U G Venue 26 Summerhall, Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Box Office: 0131 560 1581 summerhall.co.uk / 0131 226 0000 edfringe.co.uk Signed performance 17 August at 8.45pm
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