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Briefs: Close Encounters The Briefs boys have come from the future to expand our constrictive definitions of masculinity and decency with interstellar aerials and warp-speed strippers. See feature, page 26, and review, page 46. Assembly Hall, until 26 Aug. Afua Hirsch Writer, broadcaster and barrister Afua Hirsch discusses her book Brit(ish) and how we can shape and express identities outside the ones assigned to us at birth. See preview, page 37. Spark Theatre, George Street, 14 Aug.
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Kieran Hodgson: ’75 Two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee brings his new show about how the UK joined the EU just in time for their departure. See review, page 57. Pleasance Courtyard, until 26 Aug. Autobiography Company Wayne McGregor perform a piece based on themes of ageing, sleep and memory, with each performance taking inspiration from McGregor’s genome sequencing. Festival Theatre, 11–13 Aug.
Ulster American An actor, director and playwright are about to stage a play about Ireland, but things escalate when the trio argue about power and cultural identity. See review, page 85. Traverse, until 26 Aug (not 13, 20). Dust Performance piece created from music by the Melomaniacs, film by Lee Archer, photographs by Jean Luc Fievet, and lyrics by Mike Marlin. See feature, page 20. Assembly Rooms, 13–26 Aug.
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Elf Lyons: ChiffChaff Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and queen of clown presents a one- woman show about the economy, alongside an entire orchestra and an Invisible Hand. See review, page 51. Pleasance Dome, until 27 Aug (not 13). Ross Birrell & David Harding: Triptych New commision for the EIAF from the long-time collaborators. They examine the themes of flight and dispossession through an installation involving the score of Fugue. See review, page 103. Trinity Apse, until 26 Aug.
6 THE LIST FESTIVAL 8–15 Aug 2018