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DANCE HITLIST The Desk
Kelly Apter picks out the dance, physical theatre and circus highlights from week two of the festival action
THE DESK A wordless, physical theatre performance from Finland’s Reetta Honkakoski Company, The Desk was inspired by the real-life experiences in a cult, and we’ve given this exploration of human behaviour the big five stars. See review, page 70. Summerhall, until 25 Aug (not 12, 19), 11.35am, £10 (£8).
LIMB(E)S A slow-burning, penetrating aerial duet from two former Cirque du Soleil performers, set to an evocative soundscape, our critic found Limb(e)s to have a ‘mysterious beauty’. See review, page 69. Assembly Roxy, until 25 Aug (not 12, 19), 9.25pm, £13–£15 (£12–£14).
KALAKUTA REPUBLIK Dividing his time between Africa and Europe, choreographer Serge
Aimé Coulibaly has absorbed the best of both worlds into his productions. Blending dance, physical theatre and political activism, Kalakuta Republik marks his Edinburgh International Festival debut. See preview, page 67. Lyceum, 8, 10 & 11 Aug, 8pm; 9 & 10 Aug, 2pm, £20–£25.
THE CHOSEN Company Chordelia takes a look at the inevitability of death, how it comes about and what happens before it, in this beautiful and deeply moving new work choreographed by Kally Lloyd Jones. See review, page 70. Dance Base, until 25 Aug (not 12, 19), 5pm, £13 (£11).
YUCK CIRCUS Showing the fellas how it’s done, this all-female Australian troupe takes a dig at macho culture and tells it like it is when it comes to being a woman, in this show filled with strength, agility and humour. See review, page 69. Underbelly’s Circus Hub, until 24 Aug (not 12, 19), 4pm, £13.50–£15.50 (£12.50– £14.50). Preview 6 Aug, £10.
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