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0.... This engaging mix of movement, song and animation presents a variety of vivid situations. The central characters are two eerie sisters not unlike the little girls from The Shining, who lead us through a series of grim gothic adventures in an inter-war setting and style. Live music adds to the mix. I“ great fun - just try not to catch the performers’ eyes when they're lodting for volunteers from the audience. ' (Steve Cramer) 5‘ oucerzbe‘. 3370 1:5 305 ?. ward 2
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Kahlil Ashanti has been regaling Fringe audiences with his comic autobiographical tale, Basic Training, about his time in the US Air Force. He takes time out to chat about his Edinburgh experience
5 words to describe Basic Training?
4 things you love about Edinburgh in August?
3 things you hate about Edinburgh in August?
2 things that are keeping you sane this Fringe?
1 reason why everyone should come to your show?
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FESTIVAL THEATRE
>l< Venus as a Boy lam Dean Burn is towering as a dying rent boy in London. recalling his lite from his Orkney boyhood to the present day. while author Luke Sutherland's music adds real power. Traverse, 228 l404, until 26 Aug, times vary, 1‘14 (ES—E70).
* Damascus David Greig‘s new play about a man on a first time busmess visit to the eponymous city is full of humour. tragedy and political insight. Traverse, 228 1404, until 26 Aug, times vary. f.‘ 16 (CS—E 7 7 ).
* Mabou Mines Dom-louse This adventurous new version of lbsen‘s A Doll '3 House sees very tall women cast against very small men. And it's not just a gimmick, it reviews from around the world are anything to judge by. King '3 Theatre, 473 2000, 24—28 Aug. 7.30pm, $70—$25.
=l= Game? The classic suburban dinner party play is re-explored here as a dark and surrealistic journey into the inner psyche. Gilded Balloon Teviot. 668 7633, until 26 Aug, 4pm, $59-$70 (27—89).
* Subway Vanishing Point's new piece is a dystopian thriller set in a revolution-bound Leith of the future. For the splendid music alone. this piece will reward audiences. Traverse 3, University of Edinburgh Drill Hall, 228 7 404. until 26 Aug. times vary, £7 6 (535—0 1).
* Fuenabruta Combining acrobatics. dance. theatre and a pumping club soundtrack. this spectacular show is an assault on the senses. A hot Fringe ticket which will stay in your memory long after the show ends. The Black Tent, 0870 169 07 00, until 1 Sep (not 28), times vary, £25 (£7 7.50).
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