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Renowned actor-director Attila Pesyani,
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haunting new play to the EIF for its Eu premier following a successful run at International Theatre Festival. Performed in‘rFarsi with subtitles, the piece revolves around the motif of the crescent moon, prevalent in Muslim culture; ‘ which is known as the Devil's Ship when it appears as a curve at the bottom of the moon. The plot focuses on five women, alone on an abandoned island, whose peace is destroyed when a strange ship appears on the horizon . . .
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Currently enjoying a successful run playing the suicidal mother of four estranged daughters in Sister Cities at the Gilded Balloon, star of The Gentle Touch and CATS Eyes Jill Gascoine turns her talents to our Q&A
5 words to describe Sister Cities
Smart. heart-breaking, lunny. powerful. entertaining. 4 shows you’re looking forward to seeing in Edinburgh this August
Sinion Callow. Britt Eklancl. Clive James. Lynn Ferguson.
3 things you love about Edinburgh in August Exeiteinent. energy. unpredictal)ility.
2 things you hate about Edinburgh in August
Hills. crowds.
1 word that sums up how you feel about performing
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I Sister Cities. Gilded Balloon Toy/0t. (508 1633. until 25 Aug. 6.45pm, $950431 0.50 (18.50—59.50).
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FESTIVAL THEATRE
* Wolpe This ‘staged concert’ showcases the diverse work of composer Stefan Wolpe, a leading opponent of fascism in Weimar Germany, who created agit prop music for workers’ choruses. The Hub, 473 2000, 29 & 30 Aug, 8pm, £7 7.
Il‘ Another Kind of Silence The life of pioneering marine biologist and nature writer Rachel Carson is compellineg told in Liz Rothschild’s one- woman play. See review. page 101. Hill Street Theatre, 226 6522, until 24 Aug, 3.40pm, 29—8 70 (E 7-28).
* The Terrible Infants A winning mix of bold, imaginative concept and slick entertainment from Les Enfants Terribles. See review. page 96. Udderbe/ly's Pasture, 0844 545 8252, until 25 Aug, 2.20pm, {312—274 (NO—£72).
3|: 365 One Night to Learn a Lifetime Specially created by the National Theatre of Scotland for the ElF. this play explores the painful transition to adulthood of children who grew up in care. See feature, page 94. Playhouse, 4 73 2000, 22—25 Aug, 7.30pm, $10-$25,- 23 Aug, 2.30pm.
3|: Devil’s Ship Attilia Pessyani’s new play depicts five women on a deserted island. whose peace is disrupted by the appearance of a strange vessel. See Big Pic, left. The Hub, 4 73 2000, 25—27 Aug, 8pm, £1 7.
* I Went to the House but Did Not Enter ElF favourite Heiner Goebbels draws on the talents of the Hilliard Ensemble and three ground-breaking 20th century texts in his exploration of the meaning of the word ‘l'. See preview. page 95. Royal Lyceum Theatre, 473 2000, 28—30 Aug, 8pm, $70—$25.
alt Stefan Golaszewski Speaks About a Girl l-le Once Loved Smart, sharp autobiographical solo show about the London lad's first love. Highly recommended. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 25 Aug, 3. 75pm. 2850—29. 50 (E 7—28).