Kristin Hersh MUSIC
Known to many as the frontwoman for Throwing Muses, Hersh is currently flying solo, laden with entrancing, affecting guitar pop
songs. See page 80. St Andrew's in the Square, Glasgow, Tue 25 Mar.
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Death Disco at the Arches CLUBS Death Disco returns with headliners The Glimmers and Hercules and Love Affair. A throw-back to the disco- house days. See page 35. The Arches, Glasgow, Sat 15 Mar.
The Orphanage FILM Spanish Goya award- winner The Orphanage is first-time director Juan Antonio Bayona's chilling take on the effects spooky houses can have on unhinged women. See page 47. Selected release from Fri 21 Mar.
Mister Lonely FILM Harmony Korine's film about the unlikely romance between Michael Jackson and Marilyn
Monroe impersonators. See page 45. Selected release from Fri 14 Mar.
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The Mother Ship THEATRE Douglas Maxwell's comedy about the disappearance of a disabled boy who believes he has been swapped by aliens. See page 87. Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Tue 25-Sat 29 Mar.
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Helen Walsh BOOKS The second novel from Helen Walsh. Once Upon a Time in England. explores assault, literature and ecstaCy in Warrington in the 705 and 80s. See page 14. Published by Canongate on Thu 13 Mar.
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Comedy Festival COMEDY Glasgow continues to play host to a wealth of comic talents. Headliners include Frankie Boyle. Jimmy Carr and Dara O'Briain. See page «12. Various venues, Glasgow, until Sun 23 Mar.
Melding contemporary dance with Prokofiev's score, this new show provides a delightful introduction to orchestral music. See page 64. Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, Wed 26 & Thu 27 Mar.
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