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■ ALEA CASINO Springfield Quay, Paisley Road, 530 1263. The Burlesque and Variety Show Sat 22 Nov, 7.30pm. £25. An evening of glitz and glamour. Featuring the sounds of vocalist Christine Doir, two course meal and a glass of fizz. ■ THE ARCHES 253 Argyle Street, 565 1000. The Little Boy that Santa Claus Forgot Thu 4 Dec–Sun 4 Jan. See Kids listings.
■ BRITANNIA PANOPTICON MUSIC HALL 113–117 Trongate, 553 0840. Glasgow’s Great War Sat 15 Nov, 1.30pm & 3.30pm. Donations welcome. Music hall show commemorating the centenary of the outbreak of WWI. Letters to Aberlour Fri 21 Nov, 6pm. £tbc. New production based on letters sent from former residents of Aberlour orphanage, detailing their experiences during WWI. ■ CCA 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. Josh Armstrong: These Delicate Things Thu 13–Sat 15 Nov, 8pm. £10 (£8). A two-act performance piece exploring the life of photographer Francesca Woodman. Music by Dimitri Shostakovich and Gavin Bryars. Part of Glasgay! Playwrights Studio Scotland Mon 24 Nov, 7pm. £3. Public workshops of scenes from brand spanking new plays, all from this group of directors, actors and writers who meet monthly. Paragon Music: Epic Encounters – See Hear You 2 Tue 9 Dec, 7pm. £10 (£5). A night of live performance featuring the Epic Encounters inclusive dance group from Cambodia and a showcase of Paragon’s inclusive music and dance programmes: M3 BLAST, Play On and Horizons.
■ CITIZENS THEATRE 119 Gorbals Street, 429 0022.
✽ Slope Thu 13–Sat 22 Nov (not Sun & Mon), 7.30pm (Sat 22 Nov 2.30pm
also). £12 (£2; students £8.50; children £8.50). Untitled Projects reconceive their 2006 production of Pamela Carter’s Slope for an intimate studio setting, lending new weight to a 19th century love triangle. See feature, page 28. Glasgay! Whisky Galore Thu 13–Sat 15 Nov, 7.30pm (Sat 2.30pm also). £15–£20.50 (students £9; children £9). Theatrical adaptation of Alexander Mackendrick’s classic story based on real events. ■ EASTWOOD PARK THEATRE Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, 577 4956. Mother Goose Mon 17–Sat 22 Nov, 7.30pm (Thu 2.30pm also). £tbc. A classic at Christmas time from EROS Musical Society which follows the tale of Mother Goose, the queen of Gooseland and her beloved goose Priscilla. Aladdin Tue 25–Sat 29 Nov, 7.30pm (Sat 2.30pm also). £12–£14. Classic tale about the young street urchin and his genie pal. Presented by Harlequin Youth Theatre. Jack And The Beanstalk Tue 2–Sat 6 Dec. See Kids listings. Cinderella Mon 8–Sat 13 Dec, times vary. £11–£15. Glass slippers at the ready, as Runway Theatre Company present this Christmas panto classic.
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13 Nov–11 Dec 2014 THE LIST 91
CURTAIN UP SLAVA’S SNOWSHOW
A perennial visitor to Scotland during the winter months, Slava’s Snowshow is a mix of clowning, mime and visual spectacular that has been a hit in over 80 countries. Creator Slava Polunin explains its continued popularity. Why do you think the Snowshow has captivated audiences ?
I think it’s because we ‘talk’ in this show about those things which are very important for every single person, wherever he or she lives. Every person on earth understands what is love, friendship, loneliness. Everybody was a child and everyone has dreamed of getting back to that at least for a little while . . . What made you decide to make the show originally?
I was managing my theatre for many years. I was an author, director, teacher, manager, dad and mum. Being an artist / actor was something where I succeeded much less than anywhere else. And finally there was a moment when I split up with my theatre and I was able to make a show, where I was a leading character. Besides, I wanted to try to get into those areas where clowning was not found too often – tragic comedy, drama and poetic clowning. This adventure became very fascinating and successful. Does the Snowshow fit in with your other work, which you perform in Russia? The show lives on its own. I’m busier with all my projects in Russia and all other countries. My part in the Snowshow often is performed by different actors, it’s quite rare when I perform myself and if I do – it’s only for my pleasure. This child has grown up and has its own life. (Gareth K Vile) ■ Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Wed 3–Sat 6 Dec.
■ THE GRIFFIN 226 Bath Street, 331 5170. FREE John Aldiss’ Magnificent 7 Thursdays 13 Nov–11 Dec, 8.30pm. Comedy/variety show mixes funny folks, music, spoken word, cabaret, magic and more. Catch is, each act gets precisely seven minutes.