FESTIVAL DANCE | Hitlist DANCE HITLIST
Kelly Apter picks some dance highlights as the Fringe gets moving
COLD BLOOD You’ve been to the cinema to see a film, and you’ve been to the theatre to see a dance show – now’s your chance to do both at the same time, with Michèle Anne De Mey and Jaco Van Dormael’s unique production. See feature, page 83. King’s Theatre, 4–6 Aug, 8pm (5 Aug matinee 3pm), £7–£32
GISELLE There’s no shortage of contemporary dance, flamenco and other forms of dance in Edinburgh each August – but a professional ballet company staging a full-length narrative work is a rare thing indeed. So lap up this traditional production from Ballet Ireland, choreographed by former Royal Ballet dancer Ludovic Ondiviela. Dance Base, 17–19 Aug (not 13), 8.45pm, £13 (£11). Previews 3–5 Aug, £11 (£9).
INFINITA In recent years, German physical theatre company Familie Flöz has won the hearts of Fringe-goers with such spectacular 5-star hits as Hotel
Paradiso and Teatro Delusio. Now the masters of mask are back, with a show centred on the beginning (infancy) and end (dotage) of our lives. Pleasance Courtyard, 4–27 Aug (not 13), 1.30pm, £13.50–£15.50 (£12.50–£14.50). Previews 2 & 3 Aug, 1.30pm, £9.
MY LAND Last year they got hot and steamy with Paris de Nuit – this year, Budapest- based company Recirquel is back with equally strong circus skills, but a personal narrative exploring tradition, freedom and love. See feature, page 29. Assembly Roxy, 3–26 Aug (not 8, 13, 20), 8.10pm, £12–£14 (£11–£13). Previews 1 & 2 Aug, £10.
TABARNAK In 2015, Canada’s Cirque Alfonse rocked our world with Barbu, a circus show like no other, packed with incredible skill, an original live soundtrack, captivating film footage and a whole lot of hilarious surreality. So hopes are high that Tabarnak will blow us away with equal strength. Underbelly’s Circus Hub, 4–25 Aug (not 8, 13, 20), 7pm, £17.50–£19.50 (£16.50– £18.50).
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VERTICAL INFLUENCES Dance and ice skating have had a close relationship for years, but it wasn’t until Canada’s Le Patin Libre came along that we saw its true potential. Forget anything you may have seen on TV,
at the Olympics or via Disney – this is dancing on ice with a beautiful, thrilling, clever and unforgettable edge. Assembly at Murrayfield Ice Rink, 8–25 Aug (not 13 & 14, 20–23), times vary, £17.50 (£15).
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82 THE LIST FESTIVAL 1–8 Aug 2018