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FESTIVAL 2019 | ISSUE 1 | LIST.CO.UK/FESTIVAL
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COVER STORY RACHAEL YOUNG As the inaugural winner of the Eclipse Award, theatremaker and live artist Rachael Young brings two critically acclaimed pieces of work to Summerhall this Fringe. We speak to the eclectic performer about her two boundary-pushing shows, the idea of visibility and her exploration of otherness and authenticity. Find out more on page 14.
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FOREST Graduates of Moscow Art Theatre School explore the relationship between humanity and nature. YOU ARE HERE Season of challenging work from world-leading artists and companies arrives at the EIF.
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Win tickets to Museum Late 8 Win tickets to Roots at EIF 8
Win tickets to My Leonard Cohen Win tickets to SYTYF after party
Win £50 worth of Fringe vouchers and a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label Whisky Win beers & food for four at Innis & Gunn Brewery Tap Room
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TOP RATED SHOWS AT LIST.CO.UK/FESTIVAL As soon as the festival gets rolling, our team will be out and about, scouring the city for the shows you need to see – and the ones you might be able to give a miss. Head to list.co.uk/festival every day for all the latest reviews and check out the Top Rated page, where you’ll find our essential list of all the best shows across the city.
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O T O H P R E V O C
Big Fat Bribes
Top 20 News
FEATURES
Rachael Young
Forest You Are Here
FOOD & DRINK
FeastFest
CABARET
Oasissy
Alfie Ordinary Top Tips: Week 1
COMEDY
Courtney Pauroso
Nick Helm Ciarán Dowd
Shappi Khorsandi Catherine Bohart
Top Tips: Week 1
DANCE Dance Base
Scottish Ballet: The Crucible Top Tips: Week 1
KIDS 9
I’ll Take You To Mrs Cole!
Top Tips: Week 1 MUSIC
LA Philharmonic Free Love
Plastic Elvis & Fat Cops Top Tips: Week 1
THEATRE
I, AmDram
Climate Change History on Stage
Can Theatre Change the World?
Top Tips: Week 1 VISUAL ART
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Below the Blanket Cindy Sherman
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