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Joana Vasconcelos: Gateway The debut of a new permanent commission from the Portuguese artist. It takes the form of a brightly designed pool with motifs ranging from sacred geometries to the zodiac. See feature, page 24. Jupiter Artland, until 29 Sep. Fempire: Mess by Kirsten Vangsness Solo show that meanders from Christian rock to quantum uncertainty, as the actor familiar from Criminal Minds delves into her own consciousness and finds pleasure in fragmentation. Assembly Rooms, 8, 11, 15, 18, 21, 24 Aug.
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Night Walk for Edinburgh A mesmerising video walk from Canadian artists Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller. See feature, page 101. The Milkman, until 25 Aug (not 12, 19).
Sea Sick Alanna Mitchell reports from the front line of the greatest crisis of our times in this remarkable storytelling hour. See review, page 88. CanadaHub @ King’s Hall, until 25 Aug (not 12, 19). Roseanne Watt The Shetland poet and winner of the 2018 Edwin Morgan Poetry Prize presents her debut collection Moder Dy. Charlotte Square Gardens, 11 Aug.
Giants are Fjord Giants take to the stage as Eurodance duo Fjörd to record a live album for our listening pleasure. See review, page 58. Pleasance Courtyard, until 25 Aug (not 13).
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Phoebe Robinson: Sorry, Harriet Tubman As a woman of many talents (podcast creator, author and actress to name a few), Robinson makes her debut on the UK stand-up scene with her Fringe hour. See feature, page 20. Assembly George Square Studios, 12–25 Aug. Traumboy / Traumgirl Two solo shows which explore sex work from a male and female perspective, exploring with humour the stigma still associated with the profession. See feature, page 26. Summerhall, until 25 Aug (not 19).
7–14 Aug 2019 THE LIST FESTIVAL 7