Russell Brand Just as we predicted. that
annoying man from the telly turns out to be five times as good on stage as he is on the screen. See
Comedy, page 7 7.
Reginald D Hunter He’s missed out on any number of other awards. At last he’s got one — The Llst’s award for Best Comedy Writing at this year‘s Fringe. See Comedy, page 7 7.
Spaghetti Western Orchestra The band who used to be called the Ennio Morricone Experience pay homage to the master of the Hollywood Western soundtrack. See Mus/c. page 93.
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Paolo Nutini
It may seem like HE has gone from zero to hero overnight, but he’s been preparing for this moment for years — and he's aiming to stick around for some time. See Mus/c, page 90.
Bank of Scotland Fireworks Concert
Do you always wish you could go to the Festival’s finale, but can never get a ticket? Here’s your best chance. See offer on page 7 7 3.
Don Quixote
A rare outing for this piece created by dance supremo George Balanchine and re-worked by his friend and former muse, Suzanne Farrell. See Dance, page 79.
The List Surprise Movie As the Film Festival bids a misty—eyed farewell to artistic director Shane Danielsen, what joys will he throw at his fans with his final Surprise Movie? See Fi/m, page 86.
THIS WEEK'S UNMISSABLE SHOWS
Long Life
Latvian theatre hits the Festival as a troupe of talented young people demonstrate (without words) what life can be like for the elderly. See Theatre. page 95.
Finer Noble Gases Four drugged up dudes in a flat, popping pills and pissing on stage. Throw in a live gig. and you’ve got a surprisingly potent theatrical cocktail. See Theatre. page 94.
Girlpower and Boyhood
Eerie evocations of childhood in this.
the finest Talbot Rice show in ages.
Forget Ron Mueck and his
puppets, this is the hit of the Art Festival. See Visual Art, page 703.