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FESTIVAL 2018 | ISSUE 3 | LIST.CO.UK/FESTIVAL COVER STORY UNIVERSOUL
Bringing acts together from all over the world, UniverSoul Circus: Hip Hop Under the Big Top is the place to be this Fringe for a colourful and exciting array of performers and an all-round party atmosphere. We caught up with founder Cedric Walker, as well as a few of the performers, on page 10.
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TIM KEY Former Edinburgh Comedy Award winner tells us about his return to the Fringe. SINCE YESTERDAY Carla J Easton and Blair Young talk forgotten female trailblazers of Scottish pop.
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O F F E R S
Win tickets to Art Late 8
Win a case of Blue Moon 8
2 for 1 on Pleasance shows 8
Big Fat Bribes
Top 20 News
FEATURES
UniverSoul Tim Key
Since Yesterday
FOOD & DRINK Pop-up bars & food
BOOKS Gaël Faye
Hitlist Akala
CABARET Little Death Club
Hitlist Yummy
COMEDY
Jordan Brookes
Hitlist
Alex Edelman Maisie Adam
Natalie Palamides Reviews at a Glance
DANCE Cirque Berserk!
Hitlist Infinita
My Land
KIDS
Chores Hitlist
Circa: Wolfgang Brainiac Live!
MUSIC
Wye Oak Hitlist
Brian Wilson s t a r g a z e
THEATRE Trojan Horse
Hitlist Vessel
Underground Railroad Game
Six Reviews at a Glance
VISUAL ART
Lucy Skaer
Hitlist Bill Viola
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TOP RATED SHOWS AT LIST.CO.UK/FESTIVAL It’s our last issue of the month, but you can still head to list.co.uk/festival until the end of August for new reviews from across the Edinburgh festivals every day. Plus, keep an eye on our top rated page to see which show is number one at the end of the month, when all ratings are in.