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COMEDY Fern Brady: Power and Chaos In her latest hour, the Bathgate comic fearlessly delves into sexuality, feminism, nationality and power with her trademark wit. See review, page 53. Monkey Barrel, until 25 Aug (not 12).
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Primal Scream + Johnny Marr As part of the Summer Sessions, the psych- rockers bring their hits to Edinburgh with support from former Smiths guitarist Marr (pictured). See feature, page 81. Princes Street Gardens, 10 Aug. Kalakuta Republik Serge Aimé Coulibaly takes inspiration from Afrobeat pioneer and political activist Fela Kuti to explore political revolution and resistance in this dance work. Lyceum, 8–11 Aug.
Val McDermid The crime writer hosts guest strand Home/Less that aims to get to grips with the alarming reality of the UK’s homelessness crisis. See feature, page 39. Charlotte Square Gardens, 12, 14, 15 Aug. 7–14 Aug 2019 THE LIST FESTIVAL 5>>