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A four-way race between poet, actor, video artist and sound engineer: Edinburgh Festival’s Burn reviewed

Plus: at the Fringe, home truths from the NHS and a fascinating verbal banquet

Alan Cumming's portrayal of Robert Burns centres on dance, which downplays the actor's comic talents. Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan
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  • Burn

    King’s Theatre, and touring until 10 September

  • Michael Akadiri: No Scrubs

    Pleasance Courtyard, until 28 August

  • Stefania Licari: Medico

    Just the Tonic Nucleus, until 28 August

  • Love, Loss and Chianti

    Assembly Rooms, until 28 August

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