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L'AMOUR MASOUE
‘lt's a bit different, a musical comedy from 19205 Paris that’s often described as French Noel Coward,’ says EIF director Brian McMaster. ‘I think it’s rather better.’ An intriguing recommendation then for L’Amour Masque. One of the Festival’s more unusual presentations, this nonetheless important musical comedy by Andre Messager and Sacha Guitry is very typically French and promises a
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25;: Franz Ferdinand They're still writing the riffs that we all want to nar~~nar~neh ~nar along tOO. and the new album will get its first airing on home soil while Ladytron and Arcade Fire provide exemplary support. See page 98 for Arcade Fire preview. Princes Street Gardens. 0870 769 0700. 30 (S 37 Aug. 6pm. SOLD OUT 27-3.: Pixies, ldlewild, Teenage Fanclub and My Latest Novel After they blew away all comers at T in the Park 2004. the Pixies return with a magnificent Supporting cast to remind us why the old ones are still the best. Meadowbank Stadium. 0870 769 0700. 28 Aug, 5pm. £30.
:1: Basement Jaxx and Lady Sovereign On a roll after their excellent headlining Glastonbury slot. the Jaxx provide spectacle like few others and calorific tunes to match. Corn Exchange. 0870 769 0700. 7pm. SOLD OUT L’amour Masque See preview. left. Festival Theatre. 473 2000, 7—-3 Set). 7 . 7 Spin.
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