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International Festival Review: Ustatshakirt Ensemble

Megan Amato's first experience with Kyrgyz music doesn't disappoint. ★★★★★ My first experience with Kyrgyz music did not disappoint. Ustatshakirt Ensemble, a group of musicians...
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Fringe Review: Jazz Emu, Knight Fever

Alister Tenneb says Archie Henderson's production is the most creatively original he's seen this year.  ★★★★ I'm usually not a big musical comedy fan but...
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Fringe Review: Afrique en Cirque

Afrique en Cirque is an exhilarating performance with a cohesive story that combines Guinea culture with classic circus acts, says Megan Amato.  ★★★★★ Nature and...
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Fringe Review: Harry Stachini – Grenade

Alister Tenneb on Harry Stachini's polished performance.  ★★★ Mancunian and very likeable Harry Stachini performed his show Grenade to another sell out show at The...
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Fringe Review: Yoah

Japanese circus group Cirquework calls itself a contemporary circus and Yoah certainty deliveres, says Megan Amato. ★★★★ There is nothing like the anticipation of waiting...
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Fringe Review: Love’s Concordia Bar

A clever piece of storytelling that's often silly, sometimes tender and surprisingly heart-breaking, says Megan Amato. ★★★★ 'Have I just unwittingly walked into a introvert's...


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