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Six Roof-raising musical that places the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives front and centre, with irresistibly catchy tunes and an empowering message of female solidarity. See review, page 91. Underbelly George Square, until 27 Aug. Chores Delightfully chaotic physical comedy from Australian circus artists Derek Llewellin and Julian Roberts, with plenty of panto-esque capers. See review, page 68. Assembly George Square Gardens, until 26 Aug (not 20).
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Lost Voice Guy: Inspiration Porn Britain’s Got Talent winner calls bullshit on being an ‘inspiration’ with his savagely funny comedy. See review, page 45. Gilded Balloon Teviot, until 26 Aug.
Since Yesterday A celebration of Scottish female pop pioneers with sets from a host of bands and a supergroup playing the songs of Strawberry Switchblade, Ettes and more. See feature, page 27. Leith Theatre, 24 Aug.
The Miss Behave Gameshow The anarchic game show returns. Expect the unexpected from Las Vegas’ grand doyenne of frenzied fun. See review, page 40. Gilded Ballroom Teviot, until 18 Aug. My Left / Right Foot A local am-dram society decides to comply with the equalities agenda by creating a show about ‘the disabled’ – without actually casting any disabled people. See review, page 83. Assembly Roxy, until 27 Aug.
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Bon 4 Bon Part of the Fringe’s Taiwan Season, four real-life brothers present a touching, humorous dance performance drawn from their childhood memories, guided by choreographer Eyal Dadon. See review, page 66. Dance Base, until 26 Aug. Little Death Club Dangerously funny cabaret, breathtaking circus and plenty of debauched fun, set to a soundtrack of Weimar punk jazz, from award-winning Bernie Dieter. See review, page 37. Underbelly’s Circus Hub, until 25 Aug.
15–27 Aug 2018 THE LIST FESTIVAL 7