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Phil Wang: Philly Philly Wang Wang The Taskmaster star discusses race and The Muppets’ role in the downfall of his latest relationship in this powerfully funny new show. See review, page 49. Pleasance Courtyard, until 25 Aug (not 12). The Desk Ensemble work about the seductive power of dogma and discipline, based on director Reetta Honkakoski’s lived experience of a cult. See review, page 70. Summerhall, until 25 Aug, (not 12, 19).
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Ginger Johnson’s Happy Place The East London drag star welcomes us into her world of delusion. See feature, page 45. Pleasance Dome, until 26 Aug (not 12, 19). Grayson Perry The Turner Prize-winning artist explores the life of an ordinary woman through the medium of tapestry. See review, page, 99. Dovecot Studios, until 2 Nov.
Fox-tot! New opera for 12 to 24-month-olds which explores a magical woodland world through music and puppetry. See review, page 76. Edinburgh Academy, until 16 Aug (not 12).
BOOKS Markus Zusak The Australian author makes his first Book Festival appearance to introduce the follow-up to The Book Thief. See preview, page 37. Charlotte Square Gardens, 12 Aug.
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Anna Calvi Fresh from a Mercury nomination, Anna Calvi’s ‘thundering guitars, dramatic dreamscapes and operatic vocals’ take to the stage at Leith Theatre as part of EIF’s contemporary music strand. See feature, page 16. Leith Theatre, 11 Aug. Dexter and Winter’s Detective Agency Dexter and Winter head out on a madcap adventure to spring Dexter’s mum from jail when she gets mixed up in a jewellery theft. Roundabout @ Summerhall, 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 24 & 25 Aug.
6 THE LIST FESTIVAL 7–14 Aug 2019