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DEBORAH COLKER DANCE COMPANY: TATYANA Olivier Award-winning Brazilian choreographer Colker has blazed a trail with unique, original productions over the past two decades. Now, she is preparing to stage her fi rst adaptation at the Edinburgh International Festival: a large-scale, sensual version of Alexander Pushkin’s Eugene Onegin, with music from Terry Reilly, Moondog and regular Colker collaborator Berna Ceppa. Read our interview with Deborah Colker, page 60.
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16 TR WARSZAVA’S 2008: MACBETH The celebrated Polish theatre company tackle Shakespeare’s notorious Scottish Play. 20 FASHION FESTIVAL A brand new festival brings together catwalk shows, talks from perfume and design experts, plus fi lm and photo exhibitions.
BOOKS Toni Davidson Justine Picardie Louise Welsh
COMEDY Rhod Gilbert Billy the Mime Alfi e Brown
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Deborah Colker Hi-Kick Mother Africa
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The Snail and the Whale Ugly Duckling Dr Brown
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Check Point Charlie Amanda Palmer #Unravel
THEATRE Kin The Trench We Are Chechens!
VISUAL ART Dieter Roth Ian Hamilton Finlay 7 x 7th Street
CLUBS Lenny Love TNGHT Substance
AROUND TOWN Cycling Revolution Edinburgh Intl Fashion Festival Edinburgh Castle
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There’s life beyond the Fringe, you know. And the Book Fest. And the EIF. Flick to page 99 to discover the rest of what Scotland has to offer. FEATURES
102 EVERYDAY OLYMPICS A new theatre show from Ankur celebrates the mundane, day-to-day achievements.
106 EDINBURGH INTERACTIVE In the capital but outside the regular festival sphere, this digital arts fest features former Eidos prez Ian Livingstone on the line-up.
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