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COMEDY Tom Rosenthal: Manhood The former Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year discusses the practice of circumcision and the loss of his own foreskin in his new show. See review, page 51. Pleasance Courtyard, until 25 Aug.
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MUSIC James THEATRE FATTY FAT FAT
The English band best known for hits ‘Come Home’, ‘Sit Down’ and ‘Laid’ rock out as part of Edinburgh Summer Sessions. See feature, page 75. Princes Street Gardens, 15 Aug. One woman’s frank exploration of navigating a fat- phobic world, mixing spoken-word and comedy to confront society’s toxic views. See feature, page 17. Pleasance Courtyard, until 26 Aug.
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KIDS I’ll Take You To Mrs Cole!
Complicité adapt Nigel Gray and Michael Foreman’s book for the stage, set to a two-tone soundtrack that will have you dancing. See review, page 70. Pleasance Courtyard, until 26 Aug. 14–26 Aug 2019 THE LIST FESTIVAL 5>>