THEATRE | Highlights
THE RED SHOES King’s Theatre, Glasgow, Tue 6–Sat 10 Jun, atgtickets.com/ venues/kings-theatre Mathew Bourne’s highly acclaimed new dance production, based on the classic 1948 film. See our five-star review, page 103. Theatre, Tue 13 & Wed 14 Jun, edtheatres. com/festival Celebrated choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui presents a piece inspired by the late- night m¡longa scene in the intimate bars of Buenos Aires. See preview, page 103.
M¡LONGA Edinburgh Festival SURGE Merchant City,
Glasgow, Fri 28–Sun 30 Jul, surge.scot A festival dedicated to physical performance, incorporating outdoor, site-specific events for all ages and indoor showcases of performance art. Workshops and masterclasses are also provided for those wanting to develop their
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talents. See preview, page 99.
THEATRE HIGHLIGHTS
BARD IN THE BOTANICS Botanic Gardens, Glasgow, Wed 21–Sat 29 Jul, bardinthebotanics. co.uk Botanics’ fresh take on Shakespeare featuring female performers. With performances of Taming of the Shrew, Timon of Athens and Queen Lear. See preview, page 101.
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FLAMENCO DEL FUEGO La Bodega Tapas Bar, Sat 3 Jun, labodegaglasgow.com An evening of Andalucian passion with performances from international flamenco guitarist Andrew Robinson, singer Danielo Olivera and the rhythmic footwork and expressive choreography of El Fuego de la Noche. THE LIONS OF LISBON Celtic Park, Tue 6 & Wed 7 Jun, celticfc.net Ian Auld and Willy Maley’s play about a group of Celtic supporters who head to Lisbon in 1967 for the European Cup.
MODERN BALLET GRADUATION PERFORMANCE Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Thu 8–Sat 10 Jun, rcs.ac.uk Showcase from final year students on the Conservatoire’s BA Modern Ballet Programme, run in conjunction with Scottish Ballet. See preview, page 103.
CASABLANCA Òran Mór, Fri 7–Sun 23 Jul, oran- mor.co.uk Gavin Mitchell stars in this adaptation of the classic film. LA CAGE AUX FOLLES King’s Theatre, Tue 25–Sat 29 Jul, atgtickets.com/venues/ kings-theatre Bill Kenwright’s production sees Eastenders’ star John Partridge take on the role of Albin alongside Broadway actor Adrian Zmed as Georges in this witty musical number about drag artists and family values, in which the characters are forced to cover up their vibrant lifestyle.
PROJECT Y Platform, Sat 29 Jul, tramway. org YDance, Scotland’s national 104 THE LIST 1 Jun–31 Aug 2017
youth dance organisation, presents four new contemporary dance works from choreographers Alan Greig, Hagi Yakira, Steven Martin and Theo Clinkard.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME King’s Theatre, Mon 14–Sat 19 Aug, atgtickets.com/venues/ kings-theatre Simon Stephens’ adaptation of the darkly humorous book by Mark Haddon, presented by National Theatre.
ORESTEIA: THIS RESTLESS HOUSE Citizen’s Theatre, Tue 15 Aug–Sat 9 Sep Zinnie Harris’ acclaimed 2016 hit returns, with its original cast. Also Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, Tue 22–Sun 27 Aug. Part of the Edinburgh International Festival.
PAISLEY INTERNATIONAL TANGO FESTIVAL Thomas Coats Memorial Church, Fri 25–Sun 27 Aug, coatsmemorial.org.uk Tango dance festival held over three days, with workshops, performances and parties.
EDINBURGH
LA BOHEME Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Thu 1–Sat 10 Jun, eif.co.uk Puccini’s tale of young Bohemians in love. Also touring, see list.co.uk/ theatre for details.
GLORY ON EARTH Royal Lyceum Theatre, Thu 1–Sat 10 Jun David Greig directs Linda Maclean’s story which re-imagines the historic meetings between Mary Queen of Scots and John Knox. See review, page 100. SHACKLETON Traverse Theatre, Wed 7–Sat 9 Jun, traverse.co.uk Blue Raincoat Theatre present the story of Shackleton and his voyage on Endurance. See preview, page 100. Also Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Wed 14–Sat 17 Jun, tron.co.uk
THREE INCH FOOLS Lauriston Castle, Sat 15 Jul, Sun 30 Jul, usherhall.co.uk/venue/ lauriston-castle The Fools present two Shakespearean adaptations: Romeo and Juliet then Twelfth Night.
La Boheme
DEATH OF A SALESMAN King’s Theatre, Tue 20–Sat 24 Jun, edtheatres.com/kings Antony Sher and Harriet Walter play travelling salesman Willy Loman and his wife, Linda, in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s critically acclaimed production of Arthur Miller’s 1949 tragedy. Directed by Gregory Doran. THE LYING KIND Tron Theatre, Thu 6–Sat 22 Jul, tron.co.uk Multiple misunderstandings, a stray Chihuahua and an apparently transvestite vicar contribute to the escalating mayhem in Anthony Neilson’s hilarious pitch black farce. See preview, page 102.
OUTSIDE THE CITIES
THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI Douglas Community & Library Centre, Thu 1 Jun, dundeecity. gov.uk/communitycentres/ douglascentre Arturo Ui is a witty and savage parable of the rise of Hitler – recast by Brecht into a small- time Chicago gangster’s takeover of the city’s greengrocery trade.