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MUSIC WARPAINT One of the BBC’s Sound of 2011 nominees and NME cover stars, Warpaint’s blend of art-rock and dream-pop has won them many admirers – The List included. See preview, page 60. Queen’s Hall, 23 Aug.
KIDS MIRAZOZO One of many Fringe events listed for kids but appealing to everyone, Mirazozo is a giant inflatable structure of colour and light in which to escape from the Fringe madness. See review, page 55. Assembly George Square, until 29 Aug. THEATRE ONE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS Uncompromising two-part production from Tim Supple. See feature at list.co.uk/festival. Lyceum. Part One: 23, 25, 30 Aug. Part 2: 24, 26 Aug, 1 Sep. Parts 1 & 2: 21, 27, 28, 31 Aug, 2 & 3 Sep.
COMEDY WITTANK Fringe vets the ’Tank return for another year at the Fringe, mixing together characters and sketches with their unstoppable comedy blender. See review, page 34. Just the Tonic at The Caves, until 28 Aug (not 17).
DANCE SOY DE CUBA Cuban dance show that mixes together the island’s rich heritage of African, Spanish and South American movement and music. See review, page 52. Assembly Hall, until 29 Aug.
COMEDY DAVID O’DOHERTY The charming Irish comedian-musician is in town with two shows this year. We favour the one where he’s Looking Up. See review, page 38. Pleasance Courtyard, until 29 Aug. THEATRE ANTON’S UNCLES Witty and entertaining remix of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya by LA’s Theatre Movement Bazaar. Knowledge of the original not necessary. See review, page 69. Bedlam Theatre, until 27 Aug.
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COMEDY ANDREW MAXWELL E4’s former King of Comedy demonstrates that the crown on his highly humourous head was well placed. Not that his head’s a funny shape or anything. See review, page 44. Assembly George Square, until 29 Aug. BOOKS GRANT MORRISON Grant Morrison, graphic novelist extrordinaire, has condensed his knowledge of comic lore into his superhero history book, Supergods. He’ll be talking about it at the Book Festival. See preview, page 29. Charlotte Square Gardens, 20 Aug.
THEATRE HOTEL MEDEA Intensive all-night performance about the betrayal of Medea by Jason, told with DJs, CCTV, theatre and food fighting. See review, page 74. Sumerhall, 19, 20, 25–27 Aug. 18–25 Aug 2011 THE LIST 5