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THEATRE The James Plays
After stunning success at the 2014 Edinburgh International Festival, National Theatre of Scotland’s production of Rona Munro’s historical trilogy about the Stewart kings takes to the road. See preview, page 86. Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, until Sat 13 Feb; King’s Theatre, Glasgow, Fri 8–Sun 10 Apr.
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FILM Glasgow Film Festival
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VISUAL ART British Art Show 8
Bookended by new films from the Coen brothers (Hail, Caesar!, pictured) and Charlie Kaufman (Anomalisa, see March), this year’s GFF already sounds like a triumph. But add in FrightFest, Argentine cinema, classic dream teams as well as thought-provoking documentaries and you’re left with a truly memorable moment in the Scottish cultural calendar. See feature, page 17. Various venues, Glasgow, Wed 17–Sun 28 Feb. This touring exhibition arrives with over 40 artists showing their wares. Works are on display through the spring from the likes of Laure Prouvost, Bedwyr Williams and Rachel Maclean. See feature, page 38. Various venues, Edinburgh, Sat 13 Feb–Sun 8 May.
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