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MUSIC EVELYN EVELYN Dresden Doll Amanda Fucking Palmer (her words) and good buddy Jason Webley present their conjoined-twin alteregos, ‘Eva’ and ‘Lyn’ Neville. Assembly George Square, 17–21 Aug.
AROUND TOWN / THEATRE FOREST FRINGE Edinburgh arts institution the Forest Café celebrates its final Fringe in its current premises, with a programme of theatre, comedy and art. See preview, page 74, and profile, page 97. Forest Café, 15–27 Aug. VISUAL ART DAVID MACH The King James Bible, in its 400th year of existence, is the subject of Mach’s stunning exhibition of collage and sculpture. See review, page 87. City Art Centre, until 16 Oct.
COMEDY JERRY SADOWITZ The Comedian, Magician, Psychopath isn’t in town for long, so catch him while you can (unless you’re the easily offended type). See review, page 48. Assembly Hall, until 14 Aug.
THEATRE ELEGY Understated yet powerful representation of homophobic persecution in Iraq, directed by Douglas Rintoul. See review, page 78. Whitespace, until 28 Aug (not 16, 23).
BOOKS JULIA DONALDSON Donaldson plays guest selector, storyteller and playwright across several events. See preview, page 31. Charlotte Square Gardens, 13, 16 & 27 Aug. For full details, see edbookfest.co.uk. COMEDY THE WRESTLING Swapping punchlines for clotheslines, an all-star line-up of comedians and wrestlers climb into the ring for a unique Fringe performance. See feature, page 16. Pleasance Courtyard, 15 Aug.
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KIDS BAGPUSS The 1970s TV show has been lovingly adapted for the stage, with a full cast of puppet characters brought to life by two talented performers. See our five-star review, page 64. Assembly George Square, until 28 Aug (not 15). COMEDY LUKE WRIGHT The dapper young poet, comedian and Aisle 16 ringleader delivers a truly blistering selection of Cynical Ballads. So blistering, in fact, we gave him a five-star review – see page 50. Underbelly, until 18 Aug (not 16).
THEATRE ALMA MATER Live art and theatre company Fish & Game present a technology-embracing, purpose-built show for one audience member at a time, complete with a specially-written score by Ensemble Thing. See review, page 76. Remarkable Arts at St George’s West Church, until 29 Aug (not 15). 11–18 Aug 2011 THE LIST 5