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MUSIC Celtic Connections
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TV Sherlock
The UK’s foremost music gathering ofall things celtic (and celtic-related) has another stunning bill to start our cultural year with an almighty bang. Among the far too many highlights to mention are Rickie Lee Jones, Toumani Diabaté (pictured), Alasdair Roberts, Peatbog Faeries, The Unthanks, Phil Cunningham, Lucinda Williams, Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, Piaf! The Show, the Chieftains and Robert Plant. See feature, page 63. Various venues, Glasgow, 14–31 Jan. Benedict Cumberbatch takes a break from chatting to Yorick to travel back in time for this one-off, ‘The Abominable Bride’. Set in 1895, it’ll be screened in over 100 UK cinemas simultaneously. BBC One, Fri 1 Jan.
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AROUND TOWN Scot:Lands
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FILM The Hateful Eight
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COMEDY Reeves and Mortimer
Shake off those misadventures from the night before to get out and about the capital’s Old Town for an unpredictable journey into much cultural pleasure. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for an exciting line-up of diverse acts who will be doing their Ne’er Day thing. See feature, page 54. Various venues, Edinburgh, Fri 1 Jan.
There might not be any police in the audience when you see Quentin Tarantino’s new western, but fans of the outspoken director will no doubt revel in the tale of strangers stuck in a blizzard. Samuel L Jackson, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Kurt Russell are among its stars. General release from Fri 8 Jan. We can only hope that this goes ahead as it could be one of the comedy gigs of 2016. But Bob Mortimer’s health is the key factor in whether catchphrases such as ‘you wouldn’t let it lie’ and ‘what’s on the end of the stick, Vic?’ will be unleashed. See preview, page 85. Edinburgh Playhouse, Sun 31 Jan.
10 THE LIST 5 Nov 2015–4 Feb 2016