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Kate Charlesworth & Luke Turner Cartoonist Kate Charlesworth and writer Luke Turner discuss queer history and sexuality in conversation with Val McDermid. See feature, page 20. Charlotte Square Gardens, 19 Aug. Don’t Mess With The Dummies Australian company Dummies Corp return with more physical comedy capers in this show about a trio of Girl Guides on a camping trip. See review, page 70. Underbelly Bristo Square, until 25 Aug (not 19).
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Breaking the Waves Missy Mazzoli’s new opera follows the moral dilemma of a religious woman who makes a twisted bargain with God. See feature, page 26. King’s Theatre, 21, 23, & 24 Aug. Bryony Kimmings: I’m a Phoenix, Bitch Kimmings’ one-woman show examines motherhood, heartbreak and inner-strength. See review, page 87. Pleasance Courtyard, until 25 Aug.
Havana After Dark The world premiere of a new Cuban dance show, accompanied by a live seven-piece salsa band. See feature, page 10. Pleasance at EICC, until 25 Aug (not 21). Nish Kumar The Mash Report host takes aim at the current political climate and whether we’re approaching the end of days. See feature, page 45. Assembly George Square, until 25 Aug.
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Efterklang The Danish indie trio make their big comeback to play songs from upcoming album Altid Sammen (Always Together), as well as hits from their back catalogue. See feature, page 22. Leith Theatre, 23 Aug. Michaela Burger: A Migrant’s Son / Exposing Edith Australian cabaret star brings two strikingly different shows to this year’s Fringe. See preview, page 37. Exposing Edith, Assembly George Square, until 26 Aug (not 19); A Migrant’s Son, Imagination Workshop, until 26 Aug (not 19).
6 THE LIST FESTIVAL 14–26 Aug 2019