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FESTIVAL 2018 | ISSUE 1 | LIST.CO.UK/FESTIVAL
COVER STORY ANYA ANASTASIA: THE EXECUTIONERS Aussie cabaret star Anya Anastasia is back with a new show and this time, she’s going after techno obsessives, slacktivist keyboard warriors and the 21st-century landscape itself. She joins musical partner-in- crime Gareth Chin for a thrilling analysis of our modern world. Find out more on page 14.
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ALEX EDELMAN The 2014 Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer returns with his third solo show about tribalism and gorillas that can do sign language. MY LAND Blending dance, physical theatre and circus, Recirquel Company Budapest arrive at the Edinburgh Fringe with the world premiere of their new show.
O F F E R S
Win tickets to see Bruce Dickinson at EIBF Win a night at the Fringe with Whyte & Mackay
Win a bottle of Caorunn gin
Win a pair of tickets to Art Late Win tickets to Terry Alderton: The Musical
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Free side dish for Edinburgh Fringe performers from wagamama 10
Big Fat Bribes
Top 20 News
FEATURES
Anya Anastasia Alex Edelman
My Land
FOOD & DRINK
Events round-up
CABARET Courtney Act
Hitlist Gingzilla
Top Tips: Week 1
COMEDY
Reginald D Hunter
Hitlist Podcasts
Jamali Maddix Sara Barron
Top Tips: Week 1
DANCE
Dance Base
Hitlist Cold Blood
Top Tips: Week 1 KIDS
David Baddiel’s AniMalcolm
Hitlist
Circa: Wolfgang Top Tips: Week 1
MUSIC
Wrenne Hitlist
Classical at EIF Top Tips: Week 1
THEATRE
A Generous Lover
Hitlist
Mental Health Feminism
Alt-right opposition Top Tips: Week 1
VISUAL ART
Tacita Dean
Hitlist Ruth Ewan
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TOP RATED SHOWS AT LIST.CO.UK/FESTIVALK/ As soon as the festival gets rolling, our critics will be out and about, scouring the city for the shows you need to see – and the ones you can give a miss. Head to list.co.uk/festival every day for all the latest reviews and check our Top Rated page, our essential list of all the best shows.
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