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H ooray for autumn. Sure, it’s getting darker and colder, but what’s that when theatres across the country are bustling with life, Oscar season approaches at the cinema and publishers start coming out with the best
books of the year? Over the next couple of months, we’re super excited about a range of theatrical endeavours, from the heralded tour of The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil (page 20) to smaller, one-night-only live art escapades like Louise Orwin’s A Girl and a Gun (page 15). Plus, it’s nearly time for the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival (page 23), a wonderful event that celebrates its 10th birthday this year. And social change film festival Take One Action! (page 14) is back, at just the right time in a year that’s been full of political turbulence. Of course, autumn means back to school too – so welcome, students. If you’re new to Glasgow and Edinburgh, turn to page 95 and pour over our essential Student Guide. We’ve got the lowdown on everything you need to know, from the best bars and cafes to our top picks for gigs.
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Realist News
Justin Bieber
FEATURES
Take One Action! Louise Orwin
Gary: Tank Commander
FOOD & DRINK
Let’s Eat Glasgow! Norn
AROUND TOWN
Arika Highlights
BOOKS
Wigtown Book Festival The Lesser Bohemians
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COMEDY Kerry Godliman
Elis James & John Robins
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Scotland Loves Anime American Honey
The Girl With All The Gifts
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
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PJ Harvey Pictish Trail
Savage Mansion Highlights
Classical Highlights
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Scottish Ballet Trainspotting
Billy Elliot Highlights
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The Night Of The Walking Dead
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A GIRL AND A GUN In her new live art show, Louise Orwin analyses the culture which states that a girl holding a gun is somehow an empowering image. Having dissected acres of creative works revolving around females with firearms, she’s delivered her own spin on such sex and death stereotypes. Ahead of a CCA date as part of Buzzcut Double Thrills, we spoke to her about the delicate balancing act of writing something honest without being preachy.
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THE CHEVIOT, THE STAG AND THE BLACK, BLACK OIL As it winds its way from Dundee Rep to the Citz, we wonder why so few post-war plays have resonated quite like this 1973 classic about the history of exploitation in Scotland. SCOTTISH MENTAL HEALTH ARTS AND FILM FESTIVAL This year’s festival features a new play from Alan Bissett about Syd Barrett, the original Pink Floyd frontman whose psychological problems led him to hide from the world.
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