15DAYStolive The things not to miss this fortnight
Dorian Gray DANCE Matthew Bourne brings his beautiful boy back to Scotland for a stint at Glasgay! See preview, page 82. Theatre Royal, Glasgow, Tue 29 Sep–Sat 3Oct. 2
Glasgay!
1 LGBT This year’s festival has one of their strongest programmes to date with some exciting new theatre commissions. See feature, page 24. Various venues, Glasgow, until Sun 8 Nov.
DIY Fest
3 MUSIC/AROUND TOWN Hands-on, not for profit and utterly charming, the Glasgow DIY Festival is
happening all over houses, gardens and streets. See Around Town page 30 and Music page 61. Various venues, Glasgow, until Sun 27 Sep.
Dizzee Rascal
4 MUSIC Some people think he’s bonkers, but they’re wrong. Grime’s high priest chats to us this issue ahead of two live dates. See feature, page 18. Picture House, Edinburgh Sun 4 Oct, O2 Academy, Glasgow, Mon 5 Oct.
MOBO Awards That Face
5 MUSIC Bit of a coup for Glasgow, this one: Scotland’s first ever chance to host the Music of
Black Origin Awards. See feature, page 22. SECC, Glasgow, Wed 30 Sep.
6 THEATRE Andy Arnold directs Polly Stenham’s drama of family relations, written when the
playwright was just 19. See preview, page 80. Tron Theatre, Glasgow, from Tue 6 Oct.
4 THE LIST 24 Sep–8 Oct 2009
Kinky Afro’s 10th Birthday and Closing Party
7 CLUBS After ten years of great, great nights, they’re calling a halt in style, with extra special guest Matthew Herbert. See Clubs, page 35. Sub Club, Glasgow, Fri 25 Sep.