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HITLIST PRINCESS BARI Expect a riot of colour from this vibrant and unusual show from one of Korea’s finest dance makers, Eun-Me Ahn and her company. ■ Edinburgh Playhouse, 473 2000, 19-21 Aug, 7.30pm, £10–£30.
Soy de Cuba Leave the rain behind and spend an hour in Havana sampling slick choreography, film, original live music and song. See review, page 52. Assembly Hall, 0131 623 3030, until 29 Aug (not 15), 10.30pm, £15.
La Putyka Step inside the crazy world of late-night drinking Czech-style in this entertaining clown/dance/music/ trampoline/beer show. See review, page 52. Zoo Southside, 662 6892, until 27 Aug (not 21, 22), 8.35pm, £13. Pinocchio: A Fantasy of Pleasures Modern and Baroque dance, operatic singing, hip hop and a touch of burlesque combine in this adults only work . See review, page 53. New Town Theatre, 220 0143, until 28 Aug, 7pm, £12–£14.
Slender Threads London’s Chicken Shed tackle the emotive issue of cancer within a family in this powerful piece of dance theatre. See review, page 52. Zoo Roxy, 662 6892, until 28 Aug (not 17, 24), 5.15pm, £9–£10 (£7–£8).
Enclosure 99 Janis Claxton reminds us that we’re not that different from animals, in this thought- provoking and fun Fringe ‘experience’. Edinburgh Zoo, 314 0350, until 29 Aug, 10am-6pm, free (Zoo admission £11-£15).
Flawless The Britain’s Got Talent finalists ooze charm, style and streetdance in this unashamedly entertaining show. See review, page 53. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 29 Aug (not 15), 6pm, £14.50–£18.50 (£13.50–£17.50).
LOL (Lots of Love) Protein Dance explore the world of social networking and internet dating, in this critically acclaimed dance theatre work. Zoo Southside, 662 6892, 22–27 Aug, 2.05pm, £12 (£10).
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JOAN CLEVILLE of Scottish Dance Theatre shares her thoughts
Who or what inspired you to dance? When I was 16, I attended a dance summer school in my community centre in Barcelona. I had no experience whatsoever but I met a British teacher who introduced me to dance and offered me a scholarship at her evening classes during the year. It’s thanks to her that I’ve had a professional career as a dancer and am now making my own work.
What do you hope audiences will take away from Scottish Dance Theatre’s Fringe show? I hope they will come out of the theatre wondering why the hell they don’t go more often to see contemporary dance! I hope that they will be entertained, moved by the honesty of the works and the performers, and have lots of food for thought. Like when you watch a good movie! What was the inspiration behind your piece in the show, Dreamt For Light Years? I wanted to explore how change in one’s life can happen quietly but radically. Sometimes, after months or years of struggle, something silently clicks inside you and you realise that your life is at a turning point.
Who would be round the table at your dream choreographer’s dinner party? That’s a tricky one! From the legends I’d definitely have Pina Bausch and William Forsythe. Then I’d probably send several invitations to Israel and the Scandinavian countries because I’m excited about the work coming out of there at the moment. ■ Scottish Dance Theatre, Zoo Southside, 662 6892, 23–28 Aug, 6.30pm, £12 (£10).
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