KIDS HORRIBLE HISTORIES – BARMY BRITAIN
Terry Deary’s deliciously disgusting books are re brought to life on stage by the Birmingham Stage Company. See review, page 57. Pleasance Courtyard, until 26 Aug (not 20).
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VISUAL ART JOHN BELLANY
One of Scotland’s most intriguing painters is the subject of this retrospective in the year he turns 70. Open Eye Gallery, until Tue 4 Sep.
COMEDY NISH KUMAR
Language-loving comedy with just the right amount of racism-tackling material. See review, page 40. Underbelly Bristo Square, until 27 Aug.
KIDS THE CURIOUS SCRAPBOOK OF JOSEPHINE BEAN
Beguiling and imaginative kids’ show from the much respected Shona Reppe Puppets company. See review, page 55. Traverse at Scottish Book Trust, until 26 Aug (not 20).
AROUND TOWN NVA’S SPEED OF LIGHT
MUSIC GAGAKU
A unique visual spectacle you won’t forget in a hurry. We sent someone up for a look, see p14. Arthur’s Seat, until 1 Sep (not 20 & 21, 28 Aug). Arthur’s Seat, until 1 Sep ( A special one-off performance of the ancient Japanese musical tradition. See interview, page 59. Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 22 Aug.
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VISUAL ART AROUND TOWN
DANNY WALLACE FLASH MOB LASH MOB
SUSAN PHILIPSZ STEVE WOZNIAK
The high-concept non-i ction specialist appears at the Book Festival to discuss his i rst novel, Charlotte Street. Charlotte Square Gardens, 18 Aug. Genre-mashing, high energy nre-mashing, high energy dance performance from a nce performance from a collective of TV-friendly faces. See review on list.co.uk/festivals. Assembly Hall, until 27 Aug.
Philipsz’ Timeline transforms familiar Edinburgh landmarks f with choral sound installations. See review at list.co.uk/festivals. Various venues, until 2 Sep. The co-founder of Apple delivers a keynote speech at the Turing Festival of digital culture. Read our interview, page 19. Playhouse, 23 Aug.
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