The REALIST
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AROUND TOWN NMS: New Galleries
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FILM Ghostbusters
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COMEDY Jim Jefferies
Five years ago, 16 new galleries were opened up at the NMS. This July, another ten new spaces will display treasures in rooms of art and design, and science and technology. Among the attractions will be Art of Living, Making and Creating, and Fashion and Style. National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, opening Fri 8 Jul.
‘Who you gonna call?’ Your local cinema probably, as the long-awaited remake with an all-female lead cast (Donald Trump might not like the idea, but normal people will) helmed by Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig finally arrives. Get ready to bust some slime. See Highlights, page 75. General release from Fri 15 Jul. The controversial Australian comic who made his name in Britain but is now a resident of the US drags his Freedumb tour over here. There will be swipes at the state of American politics, for sure, but there’ll be a whole lot more to it as JJ takes aim at many targets. See feature, page 38. O2 Academy, Glasgow, Fri 8 Jul; EICC, Edinburgh, Sun 10 Jul.
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AROUND TOWN MagicFest
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FILM The BFG
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AROUND TOWN Platform Anniversary
All manner of hands will be sleighted during the first week of July as MagicFest arrives in the capital. Among the conjurors will be Colin Cloud and Kevin Quantum (or McMahon to me and you) while the MagicFest gala introduces us to some international illusionists. See preview, page 59. Various venues, Edinburgh, Fri 1–Fri 8 Jul. Mark Rylance is certainly never an actor you could say is being typecast. After Wolf Hall and his Oscar-winning turn in Bridge of Spies, The BFG is quite a leap. He totally becomes the big friendly giant in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of the adored Roald Dahl tale. See review, page 71. General release from Fri 22 Jul.
Easterhouse’s popular multi-arts hub celebrates its tenth anniversary this year and there’s going to be a whole lot of love bestowed upon this venue which is a true boon for both the area and its community. Help blow out some candles with these admirable fellows. See feature, page 32. Platform, Glasgow, Sat 30 Jul.
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CHOSEN BY THE REAL HOOSEWIVES FAE
GLESGA ACTRESS ALYSON ORR Jackie The Musical
I am really looking forward to seeing Jackie The Musical. Having grown up in the 70s, Jackie was a great read and buying it every week made me feel very sophisticated, despite the fact I was about ten at the time. My older brother and his friend would often read the problem pages out loud to amuse themselves and cause me much embarrassment. I loved the music of this era and David Cassidy was a particular favourite: his poster had a special place above my bed and I was convinced he was singing ‘I think I love you’ to me. I think this will be a great nostalgic night out, particularly for girls of a certain age: I’ll maybe dig out my tank top and flares for the occasion. The Real Hoosewives Fae Glesga: Wee Fat Glesga Wedding, Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, Thu 28 Jul–Sat 6 Aug; Jackie The Musical, King’s Theatre, Glasgow, Tue 26–Sat 30 Jul.
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