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✽ HITLIST BALLET PRELJOCAJ Angelin Preljocaj, one of the world’s most acclaimed contemporary dance choreographers, finally makes it to the Edinburgh International Festival, with not one but two different shows. Not to be missed. See preview on page 52. ■ Edinburgh Playhouse, 473 2000, Fri 17–Sun 19 Aug, 7.30pm (And then, one thousand years of peace); Wed 22 Aug, 7.30pm (Helikopter and Eldorado), £10–£30.
Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company A double-bill of Indian Kathak dance, from this innovative choreographer re-inventing the artform, as part of the International Festival. See preview, page 53. Royal Lyceum Theatre, 473 2000, Sat 18– Sun 19 Aug, 7.30pm, £10–£30. (remor) At just 11 minutes long, this affecting show from Spain fits into your day. Climb inside the prison cell and experience life on the inside via this passionate duet. C Nova, 0845 260 1234, until 27 Aug, 4–5.20pm and 8–9.20pm (shows every 20 minutes).
Rhythmic Circus – Feet Don’t Fail Me Now An explosion of percussive music and dance, in this up-beat mix of tap dancing, original songs and beatboxing. See review, page 53. Assembly George Square, 623 3030, until 27 Aug (not 20), 3.40pm, £15–£17 (£13–£15).
Flash Mob A wonderful celebration of dance in its many forms, with stars of the TV serving up a feel-good blend of hip hop, contemporary, Irish and Latin dance. Highly recommended. Assembly Hall, 623 3030, until 27 Aug, 6pm, £14.50–£17.50 (£12–£15.50).
Hi-Kick Slapstick comedy, synchronised dance Knee Deep Discover how many different ways four human beings can
routines, and nifty football skills combine in this fun and exciting new show from South Korea. Assembly Hall, 623 3030, until 27 Aug (not 20), 4.05pm, £13–£15 (£11–£13). climb over each other in this impressive circus show from Australian company Casus. Assembly George Square, 623 3030, until 27 Aug (not 20), 7.35pm, £14–£15 (£13–£14).
5 QUESTIONS
Hip hop dance theatre outfit BAD TASTE CRU tell us all we need to know about their Fringe show
1. What are the 5 key ingredients for any hip hop theatre show? Skill, depth, power, originality and, perhaps most importantly, integrity. We try to stay faithful to the fundamental elements of our dance, while expressing a strong sense of concept or narrative in our own way. 2. What do each of the 4 individual members of Bad Taste Cru bring to the crew? Robby brings direction and concept to the crew; P, as the most senior member, utilises his extensive experience in arts management to organise and communicate; Rokas brings skill and an innate understanding of movement to the crew, as well as dedicated character performance; Rob, the youngest member, brings a youthful vibrancy and hunger.
3. What 3 words sum up the works you’re bringing to the Fringe: The Mirror, Aftermath and Tribal Assembly? Emotive, powerful, different. 4. What 2 things should everybody know about Bad Taste Cru? We are like a family that grew up as friends then as dancers. And because there is no formal education for what we do, we taught ourselves and each other.
5. What 1 word describes the experience of watching a Bad Taste Cru show? Exhilarating. ■ Bad Taste Cru: The Council of the Ordinary, Zoo Southside, 662 6892, until 27 Aug, 2.40pm, £12 (£10).
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