So much culture, so little time. We boil it down to a selection of the very best events
4 MUSIC Sonica
5 FILM The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2
‘Sonic art for the visually minded’ is the festival’s tagline and bearing that out are David Fennessy with a musical journey inspired by Herzog’s Fitzcarraldo, Kathy Hinde’s interactive sound map (above) and Picture Window, a public art projection about song. See list.co.uk. Various venues, Glasgow, until Sun 8 Nov. The epic global phenomenon comes to a stunning close with the stakes raised even higher for Katniss (played once again by the redoubtable Jennifer Lawrence) and her crew. But what does the future really have in store for Panem and District 13? General release from Fri 20 Nov.
6 AROUND TOWN Museum Lates
Hot 100 duo Honeyblood (above) are in town to head up the music programme as hosted by Vic Galloway. Other delights include a Victorian Selfie Studio and the secret history of tattoos. See Highlights, page 111. National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, Fri 13 Nov.
7 COMEDY Bill Hicks: Ultimate Hicks Some 21 years after his death the preacher comic still has the power to shock, move and enrage. A new collection of classic live shows will keep his memory alive. Though a potential Russell Crowe biopic might do its best to tarnish it. PIAS Comedy, Mon 9 Nov.
8 TV Peep Show
9 MUSIC Detour
It’s time to say farewell to Mark and Jez (played by David Mitchell and Robert Webb) as the ninth series of the innovative POV comedy series prepares to conclude the pair’s often tragic adventures. See preview, page 127. Channel 4, Wed 11 Nov. The List has a firm hand in the latest Detour promotion as Sixfest (six gigs celebrating six years of Detour) which features the likes of Happy Meals (pictured), Bdy_Prts, Bossy Love and YAK. See preview, page 104. Various venues, Glasgow, Mon 23–Sat 28 Nov.
10 CHOSEN BY SHONA REPPE, CREATOR OF MAGIC SHO The Prodigy
I’m taking a trip down memory lane with my husband and sister to worship at the altar of the Prodigy at Glasgow’s Hydro. Since 1990 this group has left its distinctive mark on the world and with Keith Flint at the helm and featuring special guests Public Enemy, this should be a night to remember (I saw Public Enemy in Australia last year at the Perth Festival in a really small venue and they were one of the best bands I’ve ever seen live). It’s a shame we are seated: I just wish we’d bought tickets earlier as I’m not sure I’ll be able to sit still while listening to ‘Firestarter’ and ‘Smack My Bitch Up’. So bring it on Godfathers of Rave! I’m bringing my glow sticks, wearing a whistle and leaving my children at home. The Prodigy, SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Mon 23 Nov; Magic Sho, Traverse Theatre, Thu 19–Sat 21 Nov; shonareppe.co.uk
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