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THEATRE Lilith: The Jungle Girl Queer Australian theatre company Sisters Grimm merge lo-fi animation, satirical theatre and live art as they explore the archetype of the feral girl and the problems of ‘othering’ outsiders. See preview, page 101. Traverse, 3–27 Aug.

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TUTU: Dance in All Its Glory All-male dance troupe Chicos Mambo’s eclectic wardrobe reflects the multitude of dance styles they cram into this fast-paced show. See feature, page 26. Pleasance Courtyard, 2–28 Aug (not 9, 15, 22). Ahir Shah The impassioned politicial comedian’s new show Control tackles freedom, fascism, complacency, complicity . . . and milk. See Q&A, page 47. Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire, 3–27 Aug.

The Gruffalo’s Child Tall Stories celebrate 20 years at the Fringe with the return of their adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved book. See feature, page 89. Pleasance Courtyard, 2–20 Aug (not 5, 9,16).

3–10 Aug 2017 THE LIST FESTIVAL 5 >>