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Grand designs The architectural bids are in to create an iconic building for Dundee

T he V&A at Dundee aims to create an iconic building on the city’s waterfront that can house world-class travelling and permanent art and design exhibitions. Six renowned architects (top to bottom) Steve Holl, REX, Kengo Kuma, Delugan Meissl, Snohetta and Sutherland Hussey have put forward their vision for the landmark building, and the models and

images are currently on display at the University of Abertay’s library, where visitors will have an opportunity to offer their views and take part in the transformation. V&A at Dundee: Making it Happen, Abertay University Library, Bell Street, Dundee, until Thu 4 Nov.

5 Things. . . PANTO (ALREADY) Oh yes they are! Where the slebs are heading for panto season

1 Aladdin The Liverpool Empire’s

show stars Pamela Anderson and Les Dennis. We’re still

recovering from Elaine C Smith in her Baywatch togs in Glasgow.

2 Dick Whittington

Starring a be- sequined Babs Windsor at the

Bristol Hippodrome. Think Carry On EastEnders.

3 Cinderella Jedward as Fairy Godbrothers!? Panto gold, courtesy of Dublin’s Olympia Theatre. It’s your own fault, you didn’t have to vote for them.

4 Robin Hood Starring Colin

and Justin, Dean Park and Cat Harvey’s Merry Men, with Jim

‘snookering you tonight’ Davidson in the title role at Glasgow Pavilion.

5 Jack and the Beanstalk No

Edinburgh King’s panto would be complete without

Grant Stott, Allan Stewart and Andy Gray cracking the festive funnies. WWW.LIST.CO.UK Visit us daily for arts & entertainment news

DANCING IN THE STREETS Ok, not strictly in the streets, more at Dance Base’s new space at the Thomas Morton Hall in Leith, but here at List Towers we’re excited nonetheless. After months of tempting us with news that the expansion was happening, DB has finally opened its newest doors. Not just a handy hangout for Leithers, the space will boast a weekly programme of at least 21 dance classes. Dance Base’s artistic director Morag Deyes called the space a ‘delight’, adding: ‘We are revisiting that amazing building and also connecting with the vitality and character of Leith. We are excited to be a part of it again.’

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