D E C E M B E R

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AROUND TOWN Edinburgh’s Hogmanay

The world’s biggest and best New Year bash explodes into life in the middle of your capital city with three days of festive frolics. A mere taster of the exciting goings-on would include Paolo Nutini headlining the Concert in the Gardens, the Stoats Loony Dook, the fiery spectacle of the Torchlight Procession, and some kids’ stuff with the superbly titled Sprogmanay. See feature, page 52. Various venues, Edinburgh, Fri 30 Dec–Sun 1 Jan.

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DANCE Scottish Ballet

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FILM Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Scottish Ballet’s seasonal treat is their take on the classic Hansel & Gretel fairytale. An extra delight is the ‘Wee’ version for kids which is sprinkled throughout the run. See preview, page 120. Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Sat 10– Sat 31 Dec; Theatre Royal, Glasgow, Thu 5–Sat 14 Jan. Fans of a galaxy far far away are becoming spoiled with festive additions to the George Lucas franchise, and this edition looks set to disappoint no one with a cast including Felicity Jones, Mads Mikkelsen and Diego Luna. May the force . . . and all that. See Highlights, page 93. General release from Wed 14 Dec.

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