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3-31 MARCH YOU’VE GOT 29 DAYS TO LIVE! So here it is. The all-new List, ushering in a new era for Scotland’s best-loved listings magazine. In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve upped our coverage from 15 days’ worth of events to 29 days, and our page count from 96 to 128 pages in order to accommodate more features, previews and reviews. The change is designed to offer readers better value for money without compromising on the things The List has been doing brilliantly well for 25 years: in-depth arts features; insightful reviews; comprehensive eating and drinking guides; and a What’s On section that’s essential to helping Scots plan their cultural lives. It’s the same exciting package, only bigger and better.

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New Talent This issue, we’ve dedicated ourselves to finding the finest new talent in Scotland. Our cover stars, Scott Fletcher and Gemma McElhinney, are joined by their fellow theatremakers in a feature on page 20, and in one of our three Big Pictures (pages 11–13); there, you’ll also see our favourite new comedians (feature on page 18) and designers (page 34). Cover photo: Jannica Honey. Shot inside The Arches’ studio theatre, Glasgow. Thanks to The Arches for all their assistance. Published by The List Ltd HEAD OFFICE: 14 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TE Tel: 0131 550 3050, Fax: 0131 557 8500, www.list.co.uk, email editor@list.co.uk GLASGOW OFFICE: at the CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD Tel: 0141 332 9929, Fax: 0141 353 2803, glasgow@list.co.uk ISSN: 0959 - 1915 ©2011 The List Ltd. Reproduction in whole or in part is forbidden without the written permission of the publishers. The List does not accept responsibility for unsolicited material. The List provides this content in good faith but no guarantee or representation is given that the content is accurate, complete or up-to-date. Use of magazine content is at your own risk. Printed by Scottish County Press, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. Subscriptions: 27 issues UK £45. 27 issues Europe £85. 27 issues rest of the world £120.

PAUL LAVERTY Regular Ken Loach collaborator Laverty talks about the pair’s latest offering, the Iraq war drama Route Irish.

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FirstWord The Phantom Band Gerry Hart, bassist with Glasgow indie rock outfit The Phantom Band, shares his fantasies involving Buenos Aires and James Bond First record you ever bought With my own money, ‘Stripped’ by Depeche Mode. I was too young to go into town myself so asked my brother Joe to buy me something else and he came back with this because he wanted it. First film you saw that really moved you Grease. Last lie you told I’ll be there in five minutes. First movie you ever went on a date to I don’t know if I’ve ever been to the cinema on a date. Apologies if I have. Last time you cried When I told my mum and dad I was going to be a dad I welled up with tears of joy. First thing you do when you’ve got time off work Whatever I want to do. Last great meal you cooked I’ve never made a great meal, only decent ones. Last extravagant purchase you made A bike. Worth every penny. First crush Ann Marie Mackin. Last book you read I’m a great one for starting books and

not finishing them – I’m from the TV generation for Christ’s sake. The Coca Trail I think. First great piece of advice you were given Bands don’t look for wallflowers in the studio, or words to that effect, from Jah Wobble. Last time you were star struck When Guto from the Super Furry Animals came to see us. That was pretty exciting. First thing you’d do if you ran the country Go to Buenos Aires on a state visit. Last meal on earth – what would it be Drunken. First song you’ll sing at karaoke ‘Club Tropicana’ by Wham. Last time you exploited your position to get something Gig guestlist recently. But this doesn’t happen nearly often enough. The label ignore me when I ask. Can anyone help? First time you realised you were famous I’m not, see above. Last time someone criticised your work I ignored it. It only really matters what me and the band think of it. First three words your friends

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would use to describe you Gerry? He is . . . Last time you made an impulse buy and regretted it I’m not a big one for regrets. I wish I was. First concert you ever attended The Rolling Stones, ‘Steel Wheels’ tour at Hampden. Last time you bought someone flowers A couple of weeks back for my pregnant

lady friend Clare. First thing you think of when you wake up in the morning I’m so tired. Last thing you think of before you go to sleep I quite often pretend I’m hiding from someone. Usually some James Bond type scenario.

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■ We like to be helpful, yes, but we were stretched last month when asked to provide an inter-continental matchmaker service. ‘I know it is not right to ask you this favour,’ wrote Australian Andrew in an email to The List, ‘but please could you be kind enough to give my address to any available Scottish woman (25-39 years) who might like to correspond with me through email. I just love your country and your cute accent.’ Some people would say that this email was both weird and condescending. But not you madam? Well, if you're interested in

desperate Australian chancers contact mailbox@list.co.uk We also like to see our New York disco idols selling out enormo-venues like Madison Square Garden. Well done James Murphy and LCD Soundsystem, whose ‘final ever gig’ on 2 Apr has turned into one of the musical events of the year. Yet no farewell run at the Barras? We might have to make do with the Muppets performing LCD’s ‘Dance Yrself Clean’ in a Beatles-esque rooftop show bit.ly/fJQT8A. Kermit losing his edge? We don’t think so.

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TheRealist So much culture, so little time. We boil it down to ten of the best events

Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival COMEDY Fresh from the front page of a tabloid near you, Frankie Boyle is headlining a one-off gig in support of the Palestine Legal Aid Fund as part of this year’s Glasgow Comedy Festival. He’ll be joined by Gary Tank Commander, Susan Calman, Miles Jupp and more on Mon 21 Mar at the King’s Theatre. Looking beyond Boyle’s indomitable beard, American stand-up Doug Stanhope will be appearing at The King’s the day after (Tue 22 Mar) – we interview him on page 14 to kick off our Festival coverage. Try page 17 for our incredibly useful decision-assisting flow chart for indecisive comedy fans. Listings for all Comedy Festival events can be found from page 58, and you can read more interviews with comedians online at www.list.co.uk/gcf Various venues, Glasgow, Thu 17 Mar–Sun 10 Apr.

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Death Disco CLUBS NY disco, classic house and retro techno – this is the sound of New York supergroup Hercules & Love Affair. Not only is The List enjoying H&LC’s second album Blue Songs (it got a four-star review a couple of issues ago), we’re quite in awe of their fashion sense too. Andy Butler speaks about collaborating with Kele ‘Bloc Party’ Okereke and Antony ‘and the Johnsons’ Hegarty on page 50 ahead of the band’s show at Death Disco. Win tickets on page 86. The Arches, Glasgow, Sat 19 Mar.

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Aye Write! BOOKS Glasgow’s libraryfriendly literary festival – the whole thing takes place at the Mitchell Library near Charing Cross – returns, with authors Iain (M) Banks (pictured), Alexander McCall Smith, and Gary Shteyngart. See Books Hitlist, page 43, for highlights, and page 44 for our interview with Shteyngart. Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Fri 4–Sat 12 Mar.

King Lear THEATRE Michael Grandage’s production of Shakespeare’s great tragedy takes place at the Theatre Royal this month, with an acclaimed central performance from Derek Jacobi as the deluded king abandoned in the wilderness by his own daughters. See preview, page 110. Theatre Royal, Glasgow, Mon 7–Sat 12 March.

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AROUND TOWN Knit one, purl one . . . Of the numerous nationwide events taking place to celebrate the 100th annual International Women’s Day, Loop’s Tramway-based, knitting-themed extravaganza is our favourite. See preview, page 40. Tramway, Glasgow, Tue 8 Mar.

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MUSIC Kylie Minogue. She’s a popstar. You’ve heard of her we presume? She’s the one with the decades of hits, the dance routines, the bum-hugging gold hotpants etc. Well, she’s all set to bring her Aphrodite: Les Folies tour to Glasgow’s SECC for a three-night run. You should be so lucky. See preview, page 81. SECC, Glasgow, Mon 28–Wed 30 Mar.

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FILM Richard Ayoade’s directorial debut is a coming of age tale about an introverted Welsh lad and his pyromaniac paramour. The Glasgow Film Festival crowds loved it. See review, page 66, and profile, page 63. General release, Fri 18 Mar.

DANCE One of the most infamous women in history has her story told through dance, in this passionate new work from Northern Ballet. See preview, page 114. Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Thu 10–Sat 12 Mar.

KIDS Catherine Wheels theatre company update the Beauty and the Beast story for the complexities of modern romance. See preview, page 76. Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, Thu 24–Sat 26 Mar; Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Thu 31 Mar–Fri 1 Apr

The Adjustment Bureau SUGGESTED BY KATHERINE KNIGHT Box office receptionist at the Dominion Cinema, Edinburgh ‘I’m looking forward to The Adjustment Bureau, with Matt Damon playing a politician who can see into the future. His love interest is Emily Blunt, who plays a ballet dancer, but there are forces conspiring to keep them apart. Some of the ads for it look really promising and there’s a little bit of action and a little bit of romance, which is always good. As far as the reaction from people coming in to the cinema, they haven’t yet caught the buzz about it, but the staff here are all looking forward to it.’ General release from Fri 4 Mar. See review, page 67. 3–31 Mar 2011 THE LIST 5

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BLINDING PERFORMANCES Derek Jacobi’s lined up to play King Lear. Who’s set the bar?

Paul Scofield RSC members acclaimed his Lear as not only the best ever performance of that role, but also the best Shakespearean performance of all time.

Michael Hordern Played Lear several times for Sir Jonathan Miller, both on stage and for the BBC’s televised Shakespeare plays in the early 1980s.

Tatsuya Nakadai Played in Akira Kurosawa’s adaptation Ran, based not only on the Shakespeare play but on Japanese feudal lord Mori Motonari.

Jarvis Cocker (left) and Tinie Tempah and Jessie J (above) will play at this year’s T in the Park.

Burgess Meredith Meredith took on the role of Don Learo in Jean-Luc Godard’s 1987 Lear adaptation, which also featured Molly Ringwald.

Jüri Järvet The Estonian not only played the lead role in Korol Lir, but also received a screenwriting credit alongside Boris Pasternak.

Ol’ Four Eyes comes to town T in the Park announce more details of their line-up (including the mighty Pulp). While elsewhere, RockNess announce Glasvegas and more Words: Anna Millar

he great and good of the music world are set to arrive in Scotland this summer with both T in the Park and RockNess dishing up hot names for their June and July shindigs. At TitP in Balado, the reunited Pulp join Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay and Foo Fighters on the bill, alongside Plan B, Jessie J and Tinie Tempah fresh from their Brit Awards successes. Also announced are Pendulum, White Lies, My Chemical Romance, Beady Eye, Deadmau5, Weezer, Brandon Flowers, Friendly Fires, Blink 182 and Blondie, with many more huge names to come. Tickets for the 2011 event sold out in less than an hour. Further north, RockNess is generating its own excitement following the announcement that Groove Armada will join headliners Kasabian, The Chemical Brothers and Paolo Nutini on the bill, with audio-visual DJ fest, Groove Armada Presents

Red Light. Elsewhere at the lochside festival, Irish trio Two Door Cinema Club will be bringing their danceable indie sounds, Mark Ronson will be doing a turn on the decks and DJ Shadow will showcase some boundary-pushing hip hop. Saturday headliners The Chemical Brothers will enjoy supporting guitar riffs from The Cribs and Frightened Rabbit, and Paolo Nutini will be joined on Sunday by the mighty Glasvegas, with Welsh gentleman raconteur Howard Marks once again bringing his charm to proceedings over the course of the weekend. Congratulations also to RockNess for pipping both Latitude and Bestival to the post to be crowned Best Small Festival at the NME Awards. T in the Park, Balado, 8–10 Jul, www.tinthepark.com; RockNess, 10–12 Jun, Dores, near Inverness, www.rockness.co.uk

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NewsExtra BEAUTIFUL BURNOUT SET TO KNOCKOUT BIG APPLE ■ Congratulations to Frantic Assembly and the NTS, whose Fringe success Beautful Burnout will tread the floors at New York’s St Ann’s Warehouse until Sun 27 Mar. The play, about aspiring young boxers, by Bryony Lavery (author of Kursk), proved to be a heavyhitter in more ways than one at last year’s festival, showcasing the brutal yet disciplined and inspirational nature of boxing. The show’s co-director Steven Hoggett said of its US premiere: ‘We really feel that it fully represents the bold, uncompromising theatre that we aspire to create.’ (AM) 3–31 Mar 2011 THE LIST 7

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Homecoming The Tron brings some Celtic flavour to this year’s Mayfesto Words: Anna Millar

As the EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL announces the first of their curators, Miles Fielder ponders what such an eclectic mix might bring to the party The EIFF hopes to screen You Are Not I, the film Sara Driver made the year after she began working on partner Jim Jarmusch’s (pictured) films in 1980. Given the cool aesthetic of their collaborations, less is more might inform their curatorial choices. A new one of their own would be great: another Coffee and Cigarettes short, featuring EIFF patron/Limits of Control star Tilda Swinton? Clint Mansell left pop music to eat itself and began scoring films for Darren Aronofsky, so a retrospective – featuring the undervalued The Fountain – might be in order. But maybe that’s too narcissistic. More leftfield would be a mash-up with fellow curator Mike Skinner, who is himself abandoning music for filmmaking. They could host a rapalonga to, say, The Sound of Music? She’s a passionate advocate of the films of Ingmar Bergman and her father Roberto, and the thought of Isabella Rossellini hosting a twin retrospective of those giants of cinema would be wild at heart and crazy on top. Gus Van Sant could curate some weird and wonderful movies. His much (and unfairly) derided shot-forshot remake of Psycho pioneered a whole new genre – Family Guy did Star Wars, some teenagers spent 16 years doing Raiders of the Lost Ark – that’s worth exploring frame by frame. It’s only right that at least one of the curators should be a Scot, and it’s only right that it be Alan ‘Morvern Callar’ Warner. If film adaptations of he and his contemporaries, Irvine, AL et al, are a bit thin on the ground perhaps the literate ones could stage readings of unfilmed scripts and then wax lyrical about who they’d like to make them? These Demented Lands by Van Sant, anyone? 8 THE LIST 3–31 Mar 2011

o say The Tron’s artistic director Andy Arnold has big hopes for this year’s Mayfesto would be an understatement. Launched in 2010, Arnold’s plan was to bring Glasgow a new, socially and politically engaged theatre festival – and that’s just what he did. For over two weeks in May The Tron staged innovative theatre, pulling in eager audiences and attracting the attention of theatremakers across the UK and beyond. Running this year for just shy of a month (4–28 May) the calibre of the programme shows just how far the festival – and his vision – has come. Comedy and music jamboree It’s a Dead Liberty features old school favourites Dave Anderson and Sandy Nelson with original songs from Wildcat and 7:84, while elsewhere on the programme Communicado presents, and Gerry Mulgrew directs, a rehearsed reading of Ten Men Dead which deals with Bobby Sands and the hunger strike of 1981; Iain Heggie’s King of Scotland gets a showcase, so too does David Ireland’s politically

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charged Everything Between Us (pictured), alongside the Tron Theatre Company’s own productions of David Harrower’s Day Long and Gary Owen’s Crazy Gary’s Mobile Disco. ‘We really want to build on last year,’ explains Arnold. ‘Last year it was largely in-house companies dealing with casualties of war; this year we’re taking it much further. It’s much more broadly based with a Celtic theme, and with some fantastic new work. ‘The motivation for the festival was really to pick up on the excitement that’s here [in the city] for theatre. Last year there was such a great buzz about the place from the bar to the theatre with shows sitting around and on top of each other throughout the Tron, giving people access to as much theatre as possible. In my bones I feel it’s a great thing that will just get bigger and better this year, and hopefully people will come along and agree.’ Mayfesto, Tron Theatre, 4–28 May.

WHAT WE SAID: ‘By turns awkwardly skittering and straightforwardly melodic . . . another quiet gem from a band you couldn’t pick apart, and wouldn’t want to.’ THE LIST

WHAT THEY SAID: ‘Radiohead’s works reward close and long listening; this dense and knotted eight-track album is no exception.’ THE OBSERVER

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‘You’re reminded that Radiohead are the only band of their size and status that seem driven by an impulse to twist their music into different shapes . . . when it works it’s glorious.’ THE GUARDIAN ‘The abiding impression is of a cigarette break in the eye of the hurricane, down time from a disaster. If this is what the future sounds like, it is nothing to be afraid of.’ THE TELEGRAPH

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g n i f e i r The B AROUND TOWN Here at List Towers, we were sad to see that the Edinburgh City Council are indeed going ahead with plans to sell off a corner of Inverleith Park for private housing. The council are seeking permission to sell off a spot on the south east corner of the Park, next to the children’s play park and the Sundial Garden, regardless of a reported 10,000 people who have signed a petition against the action. To have your say and support the cause, search for Save Inverleith Park on Facebook and visit www.inverleithpark.co.uk. The struggle continues across town at the much-loved Forest Café, where arts lovers and supporters continue to fight the good fight for Forest to stay insitu at Bristo Square, in the face of the space being bought from under them. Check out their petition at: www.gopetition.com /petition/43255.html.

The Greek Film festival makes a welcome return to the Filmhouse this month (11–21 Mar) with the focus on Pantelis Voulgaris, best known for his new wave work of the late 60s and early 70s. Look out for a programme of films including Quiet Days in August (1991), It’s a Long Road (1998) and Happy Day (1976).

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Channel Hopper Dispatches from the sofa, with Brian Donaldson

South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas this month. Acts including Errors, King Creosote, Twilight Sad and Unicorn Kid will all make appearances at the annual showcase. Closer to home, the ever-wonderful Hebrides Ensemble give their Scottish premiere performances of Harrison Birtwistle’s ‘Pulse Shadows’ this month from 7–11 Mar, in Glasgow, Inverness, Edinburgh and Perth. The Ensemble will be joined by soprano Claron McFadden. Elsewhere, folk fans should look out for BBC2’s The World Accordion to Phil on 9 Mar, as local lad Phil Cunningham takes to the small screen to talk about how the ‘squeezebox’ has thrived across the globe. An exhibition of contemporary children’s book illustrations curated by author Julia Donaldson entitled The Illustrators takes place at The Park Gallery, in Callendar House, Falkirk, from 12 Mar–2 May. Donaldson is well known for her love of illustration and is reportedly keen to show the different approaches taken in an exhibition featuring original illustrations by talents including Axel Scheffler, as well as sketches, ideas and film. And finally, The List is very interested to see that a new gallery called White Space has opened in the old Doggerfisher location on Edinburgh’s Gayfield Square. Look out too for The Embassy which opens on Broughton Street Lane on 3 Mar. See these very pages for more next issue. V I S U A L A RT

Errors will be heading to the 2011 South by Southwest festival

■ ‘Get it right and no one is impressed. Get it wrong and it’s catastrophic’. We could be flies on the wall at an ITV drama commissioners meeting, but in fact it’s one of several memorable lines from the opening episode of Monroe (ITV1, Thu 10 Mar, 9pm). Written by Peter Bowker and directed by Paul McGuigan, the show has all the warning signs of emergency service cliché: is there a TV cop or doctor these days who isn’t a brilliant maverick with personal problems? When praised for his efforts on the operating table, James Nesbitt’s mercurial medic sums it up with this quip: ‘I only did what anyone would have done with a medical degree and a borderline personality disorder’. Thankfully, the sprightly, nononsense script and pulsating, blurry-edged direction keep things on the right side of hackneyed, chucking about notions of loyalty, truth, death and rivalry while the action pokes around a patient’s exposed brain matter and Sarah Parish’s heart surgeon constantly bickers with Nesbitt’s neuro-dude, particularly hitting his nail on the head by criticising Monroe’s ‘twinkly selfregard’. Like the upsetting Seinfeld double bass motif, the jaunty banjo number which bursts in whenever anyone is striding down a corridor might be the only thing about Monroe that will eventually grate. And unfortunately hospital dramas are packed with corridor-striders.

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‘Wuthering Heights’ From The Kick Inside Aged 19 (1978) As debut singles go, ‘Wuthering Heights’ was a well-chosen and it remains her only UK no. 1 to date. Christopher Kane; below: Jonathan Pryce

As part of style blogging collective Les Garçons de Glasgow, Jonathan Pryce knows a thing or two about fashion. Here he talks about the Scottish collections creating a buzz at last month’s London Fashion Week, and assesses Scotland’s fashion future or a small country with an estimated population of just over five million, the volume of creative talent that Scotland produces is astounding. This season at London Fashion Week, it was the Scottish designers who stole the limelight. Christopher Kane is still the name on everyone’s lips and for a boy from a wee town near Glasgow, it means a lot that people from Tokyo to New York know his designs. The usually bright and frivolous vision seems to be taking a more mature turn, with this season’s techniques – weaving and crochet – reminding me of a mix between vintage Missoni and Prada. Obviously working with an Italian fashion house is having a lasting effect. Holly Fulton is also a Scot making waves. This season it was great to see she returned to the Highlands for inspiration, the same place where Chanel first got her fascination for tweed. This influence may not be instantly visible in her collection of graphic prints, but it seems she has merged her London aesthetic with the Scottish core perfectly, to create what she calls ‘Chanel on LSD’. Scottish design had a strong presence in the menswear shows of AW11. Topman Design continued its work with Harris Tweed this season, supporting one of Scotland’s oldest textile producers with a series of designs, which would happily sit on the shoulders of any diner at Balmoral Castle. JW Anderson pushed the envelope too, as the models walked down the catwalk with shoes covered in what looked like Highland Cow hair and a uniform of wool jumpers and buttoned

shirts. This preppy look is a trend I see more and more in Scottish street style – slick hair and buttoned shirts. The concept of looking back to move forward is nothing new to fashion, but it’s the appeal of Scottish heritage that is really making a difference in fashion today. Alexander McQueen, House of Holland and Mulberry all paid homage to our home country in some form, creating a street style littered with plaids and tweeds. There wasn’t a day that went by at Fashion Week when I didn’t spot someone with a tartan scarf on. Scotland seems to be the place to get inspiration, whether a native or visitor. It’s the place to learn and grow. I’m proud that our small country can act as such a muse to so many, as well as offer sustainable, fair trade production such as the Macintosh factory which works with International brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci. As I capture the most interesting trends I find on Les Garçons de Glasgow, I’ll be interested to see how this season’s catwalks will be reflected in people on the streets. And after such a successful year for many Scottish designers across the fashion world, there really is a question mark over who will win the prizes at this year’s Scottish Fashion Awards in June.

‘CHRISTOPHER KANE IS STILL THE NAME ON EVERYONE’S LIPS’

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See lesgarconsdeglasgow.com for more and check out Jonathan Pryce’s independent styling event Bold Soul at Sub Club, Glasgow on Sat 5 Mar and monthly thereafter.

LAURA MARLING ‘Rambling Man’ From I Speak Because I Can Aged 20 (2010) Despite releasing Alas, I Cannot Swim two years previous, Laura Marling didn’t see true success in the UK charts until 2010’s beautiful I Speak Because I Can.

DIZZEE RASCAL ‘Fix Up, Look Sharp’ From Boy In Da Corner Aged 17 (2003) Little more than a boy in da corner when his first album was released, Mr Rascal shot to stardom off the back of a Mercury prize win, with debut this single landing comfortably inside the top 20. Altogether now: ‘Ooooiiii!’

LITTLE RICHARD ‘Tutti Frutti’ Single Aged 19 (1956) While Richard Wayne Pennimen – what is it with the youngsters and their alteregos? – was at the ripe old age of 19 when he cut his first album, he’d been performing on stage for six years prior to that. He quit rock‘n’roll in 1957 at the dusty old age of 24, when he found God. Thankfully he worked through it, and is still going today, aged 78.

ASH ‘Jack Names The Planets’ From Trailer Aged 17 (1994) With an early biography littered with anecdotes about requiring written permission to bunk off school to tour and record, Ash at least had the common decency to put off releasing their debut album till aged 17. LISTEN TO THIS FULL PLAYLIST (WITH MANY MORE TALENTED YOUNGSTERS’ SONGS ON IT) AT: BIT.LY/SPOTIFYYOUNGGUNS

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DAVEY CONNOR 'Glasgow audiences are less whimsical. The average pub gig here, you need jokes.'

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'There’s some sort of repressed, Calvinistic thing in Scotland where we know it’s grim and hard. Might as well make fun of ourselves.'

JAMES KIRK 'The TV stand-up boom – it’s a worry. Folk are expecting more when they come to gigs.'

DEE CUSTANCE 'Do comedians attract groupies? I only get other comics, which I wouldn’t recommend. And lesbians.'

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These twentysomething talents will be breathing new life into Scottish theatre through the spring season. Read more from page 20

NICOLA ROY ‘I feel part of a generation that is really willing to take risks. It's not all about, “What can I do to better my career?”’

KATY WILSON 'I get excited about everybody having an input into the work no matter what discipline they’re from.'

GARY MCNAIR 'I’ve been billed as playwright, actor, live artist, experimental performance maker, monologist . . .'

GEMMA MCELHINNEY 'There’s a generation now that don’t want to wait for work, they want to create it for themselves.'

SCOTT FLETCHER 'The Black Watch cast just now shows how talented Scotland’s actors are.'

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THE FASHION DESIGNERS These three students, all studying in Glasgow School of Art's textile department, speak about the inspiration provided by the GSA's Newbery Tower on page 34

DANIEL MCGEOUGH 'I know it’s unusual for a boy who’s 20 to knit. I still live at home in Airdrie, and sometimes when people ask what I’m doing at uni, you see their faces go “what?”.'

PAUL THOMSON 'My main influence is Burberry – that very tailored trenchcoat that’s become so iconic – but I also love Alexander McQueen and Tom Brown.'

ANNA DUTHIE ‘When I left school, my parents wanted me to do something very academic, but I wasn’t sure.'

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Doug Stanhope claims that, despite his reputation for heavy drinking and caustic comedy, he’s a decent American guy. Claire Sawers stays up to speak to him oug Stanhope’s manager tells The List ‘that the later it gets in the day, the better he is at the interview.’ So at almost midnight, when it’s early evening out in Arizona, Stanhope comes to the phone. ‘Oh he likes me to be drunk,’ he announces, with a loud laugh. ‘That’s a great manager. He’s got a point, I’m far more animated. Words come to me quicker when I’m liquored up. There’s not a whole lot of jobs where that works; where you just show up hammered and that’s not only accepted, but encouraged.’ Alcohol and Stanhope go together like coffee and cigarettes. Like his chainsmoking comedy forefather Bill Hicks, the American stand-up’s routine is normally caustic, political, and heavily drunken. ‘I can’t remember the last time when I did a set sober,’ Stanhope confesses, as a microwave pings somewhere nearby. He adds Baileys to his warmed-through coffee, and carries on. ‘I’m not out till 4 in the morning doing ecstasy after shows anymore. I can’t do that and be funny the next night. But onstage, I’m always drinking.’ So his exaggerated, boozy persona isn’t just for show then? ‘Oh no, unfortunately it’s a necessity. I have a difficult time in social situations. It’s agony, forcing conversations. Give me five or six beers, though, and I’m way less fearful.’ This fearlessness definitely shows in his comedy. Gang-rape, 9/11, suicide, paedophilia – all are fair game to Stanhope. In fact, Fun With Pedophiles: The Best of Baiting, a book he wrote in 2006, should illustrate where he stands on political correctness. ‘There is no such thing as laughing at something you shouldn’t,’ Stanhope wrote recently in an article for a Scottish newspaper, in defence of Ricky Gervais’ feather-ruffling Golden Globes speech. ‘You should laugh everywhere you can find even the slightest glimmer of humour. Life is a series of heartache, tragedy and injustice, punctuated by a few cocktails and that one trip to Reno. The more you can laugh at the ugliest parts, the better off you are.’ As far as Stanhope is concerned, the really offensive comedy is the stuff full of stark generalisations, and hackneyed old clichés. ‘You know, that “us guys do this, them women do that” shit. At best it’s boring, at worst it’s horrific and the guy will die a tragic death onstage.’ Stanhope publicly defended Frankie Boyle after he attracted controversy for ‘offensiveness’ in his recent Channel 4 show Tramadol Nights. Although he isn’t sure whether he’s ever seen Boyle perform (‘I might have met him,’ he offers. ‘We might’ve been best pals and I was drunk and blacked it out, but as far as I know I’ve never seen him live’), Stanhope is a firm believer that comedy should avoid mediocrity at all costs. ‘What has always

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twisted my spine in hate,’ he wrote, ‘is the fact that one contentious piece of material from a comedian can cause such an uproar, yet the masses of tired, pedestrian comedy that is dumped regularly on the populace never causes any furore.’ His pull-no-punches, provocative approach to comedy has earned him a loyal fanbase in the UK, where he has played several sell-out, five-star review runs, and become an Edinburgh Fringe stand-out hit for his obscene, razor-sharp rants. While he’s looking forward to playing to a receptive crowd, he and his partner, Amy ‘Bingo’ Bingaman, are less than keen about spending time in Britain. ‘Bingo kinda feels the same . . . joy about the United Kingdom as I do,’ he explains, before a loud voice echoes from the background, ‘We hate it!’ During the conversation Bingo drops in several times to snatch the phone off Stanhope. ‘Is he calling me a retard again? Don’t write that!’, she squeals. ‘Sorry,’ Stanhope corrects. ‘Put “moron” in your paper, or “rubberhead”?’ Then there’s a pause of a minute or two while they both laugh like drains. They’re clearly very comfortable together, and Stanhope is happy for her to tag along on tour, and in the case of a 2008 Time Out article, join him and a journalist on a three-day Jägermeister and coke bender. ‘I get along a lot better when she’s around,’ he shrugs. The couple have been together since 2006, which may or may not explain what Stanhope calls ‘a toning down’ of his lifestyle, and a move from LA to suburban Arizona, where they now live. ‘I’m not going to say I’ve mellowed, because that’s a faggy word. But I really enjoy my home life, we’re “at-home” people.’ Despite his taboo-battering schtick onstage, Stanhope says he is a ‘good-hearted, generous, overly polite citizen’ for most of the time. Which would explain his embarrassment when a recent gathering at his house attracted police after complaints of ‘profanity’. ‘There were seventy or eighty of us, drinking beers and grilling burgers. We had a band playing outside, but then one of my female comedian friends, Kristine Levine starting doing stand-up. I guess we shouldn’t have had the PA system rigged up . . .’ Neighbours four blocks away called the police while Levine was midway through a routine about the damage that childbirth had caused her. ‘I mean, we can hear our neighbours talking on their porch at night,’ Stanhope says, wincing at the memory. ‘So every time she said “fuck” I was cringing. I guess I got a sense of what those nervous club owners must feel like when I’m onstage?’ King’s Theatre, Glasgow, Tue 22 Mar, 9.45pm; George Square Theatre, Edinburgh, Sat 9 Apr; The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen, Thu 7 Apr.

ALL-AMERICAN HEROES BRIAN DONALDSON ROUNDS UP THE BEST OF THE YANKS HEADING TO GLASGOW CARLA RHODES New York Magazine picked this curly-haired ventriloquist in their ‘Ten New Comedians Funny People Find Funny’ poll, and her show is a comedic rock‘n’roll extravaganza about a young girl’s dreams of making it big in New York. You may have caught her (with dummy) slightly out of shot for four seconds in an episode of 30 Rock. Or more likely not. Capitol, Sat 19 Mar, 8.30pm. MAUREEN LANGAN This New Jersey comic’s ranting about life’s absurdities led Jerry ‘Dad of Ben’ Stiller to pay her perhaps the ultimate tribute, saying ‘she is to comedy what James Brown was to soul’ before adding this marginally less appetising compliment: ‘Langan made me laugh till I wet my pants. Not nice for a guy my age.’ Best bring some kitchen roll. Brel, Sun 20 Mar, 8.30pm. LEE CAMP This Onion contributor went on Fox News to joke around with a converse comedian of a right-wing persuasion, eventually decrying the channel for continually peddling a ‘festival of ignorance’. At which point, the flustered anchor quickly cut to an item about Captain Kirk. Case probably solved. Roseanne Barr and Janeane Garofalo are big fans. Take from that what you will. Blackfriars Basement, Sun 27 Mar, 8.30pm. DANNY LOBELL A New York-based Scottish-American Jewish comic who has a hot line in Holocaust Museum jokes. He’s aiming to record this show for his debut CD, so no inappropriate coughing please. The Stand, Mon 28 Mar, 7.30pm. KUMAIL NANJIANI AND KYLE GROOMS A double header from two rising stars of the US circuit, Nanjiani is a 31-year-old Pakistani who received death threats from radicals in his homeland for his 2006 personal/political one-man show Unpronounceable while Grooms is a Def Comedy stand-up raised on graffiti art, hip hop and Richard Pryor. Blackfriars Basement, Sun 3 Apr, 8.30pm.

'You're just like a posh Lenny Henry!' Read Festival comedians’ best heckles at www.list.co.uk/glasgowcomedyfestival See listings from page 58 for details of all shows. 3–31 Mar 2011 THE LIST 15

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L–R: Dee Custance; Antony Murray; James Kirk; Davey Connor; Chris Forbes. Photographed at The Stand, Glasgow.

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Jay Richardson chats to some of Scotland’s best young comedy talents verlooking the cosmopolitanism of Glasgow’s International Comedy Festival, The List invited five of the best upcoming Scottish comedians to the Stand for a light-hearted debate about the psychological trauma of making drunks laugh on demand. James Kirk, winner of this year’s prestigious So You Think You’re Funny? contest, was joined by Chris Forbes, his partner in sketch trio How Do I Get Up There?, appearing at the Festival as his gothic alter-ego Damien Crow. Ukulele-wielding Dee Custance is erstwhile mistress of ceremonies at her Lemon Custard shows, while Davey Connor (until recently known as Davey See) co-hosts the irreverently experimental Stockholm Syndrome nights in Glasgow, where Antony Murray has been known to appear as Jay Kowolski, a thinly disguised Canadian cipher for his bitterness and impotent rage.

How does the Glasgow Comedy Festival compare to the Edinburgh Fringe? Davey Connor: ‘None of that acting shite!’

There aren’t many Glaswegians willing to pay to see a guy frolicking on stage singing. But whether it’s good or bad comedy, Glaswegians will go and see it. Dee Custance: The media aren’t looking for their next Radio 4 show. Connor: You get to see your mates’ shows you couldn’t see at the Fringe. And the audiences are more comedy literate. Fewer people turn up just hoping for the best. Chris Forbes: Comedy used to be the new rock‘n’roll but it’s turning into the new pop. I think Glasgow’s still very much rock‘n’roll, more home-grown, more about what Scottish acts are doing and less about the industry. 18 THE LIST 3–31 Mar 2011

Is the Scottish stand-up community supportive? Connor: You stumble into friendships. But they’re weird because you’ll spend the whole night gigging with someone, not see them for three or four months, then pick up that companionship where you left off. Forbes: It’s such a small scene. Everyone knows everyone. James Kirk: I don’t know if that’s the case now. There are so many gigs you’re lucky to know two or three folk on a bill. Antony Murray: From day one I’ve tried to be slightly aloof. Who needs comedians as friends? Custance: Thanks Antony! Murray: Most of the guys who began when I did aren’t any good. I’m not going to lie to them. What’s the definition of making it as a comedian for you? Connor: Finding good gigs that fill up your

diary. And being known down south. Forbes: Recognition amongst your peers. Custance: Not being on the dole. Murray: I’ll give it a couple of years. You’re only one big break from making it. But if I see too many more guys I’ve performed with who are gash, getting their own TV shows . . . och, I’m oot! Kirk: Having enough money to retire. Have you found your own voice as a comic? Connor: You worry about having the same line as someone else, because it can easily pop into your head. I’ve been on stage wondering if I’m stealing one of my mate’s. Custance: You see comics who write together doing the same jokes. But that’s fair enough. Murray: I remember hearing [Scottish comedian] and [Scottish comedian] doing the same joke and saying to someone, ‘you know,

that’s a great joke. Whose is it?’ He replied: ‘Bill Hicks’’. Forbes: The minute you come up with a really good joke, you think ‘someone must have done this’. So you text around to find out . . . Connor: I’ve certainly googled to see if there’s a comedy influence . . . Custance: Yeah, you don’t want to be stealing crap jokes! What have been the low points? Forbes: The Wickerman Festival. We did a sketch show to nobody. Murray: I fell off stage at Wickerman. I’ve fainted twice on stage. Custance: Didn’t you nearly die? Connor: He gigs in a hard hat now . . . Murray: Amazingly, I’ve had worse gigs. Do you still get a buzz from performing? Connor: The buzz comes from any new bit you do that works. Forbes: I still get nervous. Stand-up’s the world’s best natural laxative, without a doubt. Custance: Once you get that first big laugh, though, you can relax a little. Kirk: Sometimes I get a laugh when I come on, just because of how I look. Then I die on my hole for the rest of the gig. So that first laugh isn’t always a good indicator. James Kirk appears in Well This Is Awkward with Matt Winning and Richard Gadd, Capitol, Fri 18 Mar, 8.30pm; Dee Custance appears in JayDee and Coke with Jay Lafferty, Brel, Tue 22 Mar & Tue 5 Apr, 8.30pm; Davey Connor appears with Iain Stirling in Take Off Your Wristband It’s Not That Kind of Festival, Blackfriars Basement, Fri 25 Mar, 8.30pm, and in The Stockholm Syndrome, Capitol, Sat 19 & 26 Mar, 2 & 9 Apr; Chris Forbes performs in The World According To Damien Crow, Capitol, Sat 2 Apr, 8.30pm; Antony Murray: One Prick Tony, Capitol, Sat 9 Apr, 8.30pm.

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Belgian director Pol Heyvaert, who directed Aalst for the National Theatre of Scotland, hooks up with Glasgow actor Robert Softley for a provocative play based on the controversial case of Ashley X, a girl whose severe disabilities led her parents to halt her growth before she reached puberty. See preview, page 116. 20 THE LIST 3–31 Mar 2011

Sir Derek Jacobi gives a heartbreaking performance as the pigheaded king driven to madness by his ungrateful daughters in this much raved-about production of Shakespeare’s tragedy by London’s Donmar Warehouse. See preview, page 109.

Gregory Burke’s worldconquering play returns to the Black Watch’s regimental heartlands. Despite a changing political climate, the play retains its political and theatrical charge.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, 22–26 Mar English touring company Headlong calls in with a Dream set in the world of a 1960s Hollywood film studio where Hippolyta and Theseus are movie co-stars causing ructions because of their offcamera affair.

SPALDING GRAY: STORIES LEFT TO TELL Tramway, Glasgow, 24 Mar A tribute to the late monologist, Swimming to Cambodia author and Wooster Group founder, co-conceived by his widow Kathleen Russo and drawn from writings from throughout his career. Much of the material has never been heard before.

THE HARD MAN On tour, 31 Mar–7 May In 1977 the late Tom McGrath collaborated with convicted gangster Jimmy Boyle to create this powerful play, now being revived by Scottish Theatres Consortium for a mainstage tour.

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With a jam-packed season of spring theatre coming up, The List takes a look at some of the twentysomething generation of Scottish theatremakers who are pushing things forward. What unites them all is bags of talent and a refusal to be pigeonholed, finds Mark Fisher Photography: Jannica Honey. Shot at The Arches, Glasgow

Name: Gary McNair Age: 25 Where will I know him from? Having

graduated from the contemporary practice course at Glasgow’s RSAMD in 2007, McNair worked on community projects in the Learn department of the National Theatre of Scotland before spending a year as a company associate and developing Crunch, a solo show about money. After winning Platform 18, the Arches new work award, he presented How Soon is Nigh? on the theme of the apocalypse. Other shows include Outside of a Pod and Equal and Opposite. What is he appearing in? He’ll be presenting his analysis of the voting system, Count Me In, as a work-in-progress for the NTS Reveal season at the Traverse, Edinburgh, (2–5 March) and the Citizens, Glasgow (16–19 March). He plans to revive Crunch on the Edinburgh Fringe and will perform alongside Kieran Hurley in Pause with a Smile (Traverse, Edinburgh, 14–17 April and the Arches, Glasgow, date tbc). With Hurley, he will develop a piece called Man Test, in which they compete to prove their manliness. What he says: ‘I’ve been billed as playwright, actor, live artist, experimental performance maker, monologist . . . If I was to label it anything, I’d say theatremaker. That’s the best terminology because you just do what you have to do to make it happen. There is a solo-show generation – young people, one voice – but there is no camaraderie like the Glasgow Boys art movement, we’re not a collective, but it’s good to see other work doing well.’ What they say about him: ‘McNair’s talent for turning hilarious gambits into

instances of genuinely moving and profound insight into his – and our – humanity is a joy to watch.’ Mary Brennan, The Herald, on Equal and Opposite.

Name: Katy Wilson Age: 28 Where will I know her from? She is

Name: Gemma

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Glasgow-born McElhinney got her first break on the graduate scheme at Dundee Rep. After studying at Edinburgh’s Queen Margaret University, she appeared in Mother Courage and Her Children, Beauty and the Beast, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Quelques Fleurs and Peer Gynt. Her fresh-faced look makes her a shoo-in to play younger characters (‘I don’t know if I’ve hit puberty yet’): most recently, she has been seen at the Citizens, Glasgow, as Duck in David Greig’s The Monster in the Hall, the lead role in Beauty and the Beast and a schools tour of an anti-violence play. What is she appearing in? She is developing a sitcom idea with a filmmaker friend and hoping funding comes through for a revival of Monster in the Hall: ‘I do believe in that show and we got such a wonderful response from it.’ What she says: ‘There’s a generation now that don’t want to wait for work, they want to create it for themselves. Social media has helped; on Facebook you’re constantly aware of other things going on, people writing things, actors producing work for themselves. It’s really useful in terms of collaborating with each other. I hate not being creative because that’s what you trained to do.’ What we say about her: ‘Gemma McElhinney has a gift for the silky high note

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coming to the end of a year as artist in residence with Starcatchers, a theatre company for preschoolers. Based at Glasgow’s Tramway, she has put her art-school background to inventive use, not only as a designer but as an originator of work for the very young. ‘The whole year has been trying to stretch the definition of what is suitable for little children,’ she says. In performances such as Multicoloured Blocks From Space, Sprog Rock and Icepole – and with collaborators including Kim Moore of Zoey Van Goey – she has drawn together installation art, live music, acting and audience interaction. What is she appearing in? She is planning to revive Sprog Rock, an attempt to create a credible gig for kids, in August. Before that, she is working on This Sucks, a love story between a Hoover and a piece of dust. What she says: ‘I’ve not ever made a conscious decision not to be a designer, it just kind of happened, but I think that is because of the sort of work that’s happening. The reason I appeared in Icepole myself was I wanted to draw and I didn’t want it to be an actor who was drawing. So I’m involved as a designer, but live. I get excited about everybody having an input into the work no matter what discipline they’re from.’ What they say about her: ‘An enticement to young imaginations, with some simply gorgeous visual effects.’ Mary Brennan, The Herald, on Icepole.

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Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, 8 Apr–7 May

On tour, 15 Apr–22 May

Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, 15 April–7 May

Tron Theatre, Glasgow, 4–28 May

This reworking of Moliere’s L’Ecole des Femmes offers a great opportunity to reassess the work of its author, Liz Lochhead, now elevated to the status of Scottish Makar.

as the honest Beauty.’ Lauren Mayberry, The List, on Beauty and the Beast.

Playwright Des Dillon was so delighted with the Royal Lyceum’s hilarious 2004 staging of his story about six sisters with a black magic fixation that he has set up a theatre company of his own and reunited the original cast for a Scottish tour. Spooky.

Rona Munro is the author of Jim Loach’s movie Oranges and Sunshine and the RSC play Little Eagles, as well as this comedy-thriller set in Marchmont and China.

A second festival of politically themed theatre, this time with a Celtic edge. As well as work from Irish theatre companies, the Tron is staging its own production of Crazy Gary’s Mobile Disco by Welsh writer Gary Owen and, from Scotland, the premiere of David Harrower’s Day Long.

BANK OF SCOTLAND IMAGINATE FESTIVAL Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, 9–15 May Forget how old you are: anyone with a serious interest in theatre will find bountiful treasures in the annual international festival for younger audiences.

MY FAIR LADY Pitlochry Festival Theatre, 13 May–Oct 15 The theatre in the hills begins its summer season, introducing one play at a time to build up a rolling repertoire. As well as this musical adaptation of Shaw’s Pygmalion there are productions of Henceforward, See How They Run!, Trelawny of the ‘Wells’ and Privates on Parade.

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ALENT COLLECTIVE T Lauren Mayberry profiles Flatrate, the company behind The 13th Note’s Initial Itch nights Flatrate are a Glasgow-based theatre and arts collective run by theatre graduate Rob Jones and writer Stephen Redman. Their modus operandi is supporting local artists while also staging interesting, stripped-back productions on next to no budget. ‘We started Flatrate in 2008 by performing plays in flats,’ Jones explains. The team began to develop an audience which led to Initial Itch, their monthly performance night at 13th Note. From spoken word, music and scratch performance to poetry, dance and film, the informal events offer a platform for emerging artists to try new material and meet like-minded potential collaborators. ‘We wanted to use the community we had already built to make bigger projects and the fact that it’s a group vision makes it all the more exciting.’ Jones and Redman also host a weekly radio show under the Initial Itch umbrella on Subcity Radio. Flatrate’s mission is to create relevant, innovative theatre that is engaging and entertaining. ‘You always want to make something that resonates with people and is grounded in real life,’ 24-year-old Jones explains. Following performances at The Ramshorn Theatre (Some Explicit Polaroids, 2009) and The Tron (The Zeros Keep Going, 2010), their latest production, The Belief Project, brings Flatrate back to The Tron this month. ■ Initial Itch, The 13th Note, Glasgow, first Monday of every month. www.flatratestate.com

Name: Scott Fletcher Age: 22 Where will I know him from? You will

know him best as Charlie Smith, one of Greg McHugh’s hapless sidekicks in Gary: Tank Commander, but even while studying at Glasgow’s RSAMD, Fletcher was developing an impressive CV. As well as parts in Taggart and Monarch of the Glen, he starred in The Dogstone opposite Andy Gray for the NTS, took the lead in the Royal Lyceum’s Peter Pan as well as parts in David Harrower’s 365 and Lucky Box, and Davey Anderson’s Clutter Keeps Company. ‘That’s where you learn your craft, working with professionals and older actors who are much more experienced,’ he says. What is he appearing in? Sticking with the military theme, he is playing Kenzie in the latest world tour of Black Watch and calling into Rothes Halls, Glenrothes (16–19 March). If another series of Gary Tank Commander is commissioned, he’d jump at the chance. ‘I’d love to do some more TV, some drama, something a bit gritty,’ he says, phoning in from Austin, Texas. What he says: ‘Being in the Black Watch cast just now shows how talented Scotland’s actors are. Jack Lowden is 20 and he’s playing the lead in one of Scotland’s biggest shows. It’s great to see. It gives you a confidence that you can make it. And Black Watch is great – it’s the fittest I’ve ever been.’ What we say about him: ‘Scott Fletcher [creates] an appropriate mix of gung-ho bravado, puckishness and vulnerability as the boy who never grows up.’ Allan Radcliffe, The List, on Peter Pan. Name: Nicola Roy Age: 26 Where will I know her from? After

graduating from London's Rose Bruford College, the Edinburgh-born Roy landed the part of Frances McPherson in two episodes of BBC drama Hope Springs. She also played journalist Jen Lewis in River City. Returning to Scotland full-time, she played So-Shy with the late Gerard Kelly in Aladdin at the King's, Glasgow; all the female roles in A Clockwork Orange at the Citizens, Glasgow; and Dolina in John

Byrne's hilarious translation of The Cherry Orchard at Edinburgh's Royal Lyceum. What is she appearing in? Back at the Royal Lyceum where she started out as a teenager in the youth theatre company, she is playing the closeted Agnes in Liz Lochhead's Educating Agnes (8 Apr–7 May), a reworking of the Molière comedy L'ecole des Femmes. 'I'm lucky Liz Lochhead exists,' she says. 'She makes you proud to be Scottish. Her plays have always inspired me. Not only does Liz understand what it is to be Scottish but she understands what it is to be a woman.' What she says: 'I feel part of a generation that is really willing to take risks. It's not all about, 'What can I do to better my career?' – people are willing to stretch themselves and do work that is relevant, that's now.' What we say about her: 'Nicola Roy’s SoShy – an Ugly Betty lookalike who chatters like a parrot on speed.' Mary Brennan, The Herald, on Aladdin. Name: Helen Darbyshire Age: 22 Where will I know her from? She’s on

Dundee Rep’s graduate scheme, which gives a year-long contract to promising actors straight out of college. Brought up in nearby Cupar, she introduced herself to Dundee audiences in a minor part in A Doll’s House before taking the lead in Sleeping Beauty. What is she appearing in? Right now, Darbyshire is taking the lead role in Jim Cartwright’s The Rise and Fall of Little Voice (until 19 March) while rehearsing during the day for the part of a princess in the ‘Tim Burtonesque’ children’s show The Firebird (28 March–9 April), followed by a part in Anna Karenina (23 May–11 June) and then the female lead in a site-specific version of Dennis Kelly’s post-apocalyptic two-hander After the End (16–25 June). What she says: ‘It’s a funny time to be in work in this industry with the recession, but it makes you work harder and it makes you appreciate the work you’re doing. I feel positive about my generation of theatremakers because it’s pushing boundaries and there’s so much stuff that’s really great out there.’ What they say about her: ‘Helen Darbyshire brings a delightful child-like quality to her role as Briar Rose, the nap-induced beauty.’ Peter Cargill, The Stage, on Sleeping Beauty.

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On tour, 14 May–11 Jun

Citizens’ Theatre, Glasgow, 17 May–4 Jun; Dundee Rep, 16–25 Jun

Concerned we shouldn’t miss out on a new play by David Greig, the National Theatre of Scotland has kindly bought into this RSC production of his sequel to Macbeth.

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You wait ages for a new production of Dennis Kelly’s apocalyptic twohander and then two come along at once. Both the Citz and Dundee Rep have decided this thriller first seen at Edinburgh’s Traverse deserves a wider audience.

THE INTERMINABLE SUICIDE OF GREGORY CHURCH Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, 19 & 20 May A second chance to catch the peerless Daniel Kitson performing his Fringe First-winning story from 2009 about a man forced to postpone his death because of how long it takes to write his suicide notes.

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On tour, 3-20 Jun

King’s Theatre, Glasgow, 28 Jun–2 Jul

A second airing for Jo Clifford’s adaptation of the great Tolstoy tragedy about an illicit love affair in an Imperial Russia that is moving from a rural to an industrial economy.

More from David Harrower, this time in the form of his astonishing debut play set in an unspecified ancient past and revived by the National Theatre of Scotland.

The long-running West End and Broadway puppet musical arrives with a clutch of rave reviews. Imagine a politically incorrect Muppet Show, then add more songs and considerably more puppet sex.

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NOVUS LEISURE, the UK’s largest private, bar and club operator, have refurbished and renamed their Tiger Tiger venue on Glassford Street in Glasgow. Mansion House is a multithemed operation incorporating a tiki bar, restaurant, karaoke pods, Jongleurs comedy lounge and a 70s-style disco. CURRENT HEAD CHEF at One Devonshire Gardens, Paul Tamburrini, will be heading east to head up Martin Wishart’s new Edinburgh brasserie, planned to open on Castle Street in May. Meanwhile Paul Hart from the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews is also heading to the capital, where he takes over as North Bridge Brasserie’s new chef.

On the Mark

Flash Edinburgh bar-venue-club Hawke and Hunter has unveiled a new signature restaurant. Margaret Craik had a peek under the hype ut on those designer threads of black olive mash and ruby-red ‘Look, Ma, I’m dancing’ and shiny new shoes, the beetroot. dining new restaurant at Hawke Just a few days after launch, The odd touch of and Hunter has landed. It’s Greenaway is already noting subtle Blumenthal too far polished. It’s relaxed. And the food shifts. ‘At first, chicken and beef is absolutely fabulous. were the top picks. Now This elegant townhouse with its chic cocktail and everybody wants the skate.’ Fillet of Borders beef whisky bars has been working the glossier end of the with bone marrow beignets and braised beef pithivier Edinburgh social scene for a while. But the arrival of is a good dish in anybody’s book, but this and the new chef Mark Greenaway earlier this month is free-range chook with pied bleu mushrooms is the taking the restaurant and private dining rooms to a safe way to go. The fact that within days diners are new level of destination dining. buying into the risk-taking end of the menu’s Born in Biggar, Greenaway’s training and travels spectrum suggests that word is out and people are have included a stint at Glasgow’s One Devonshire coming here for serious dining. Gardens, then five years absorbing cutting-edge And if you’re really up for it, there’s the tasting techniques and trends in Australia. But it was while menu (£65.50). No names, no pack-drill, just eight working as head chef at the Dryburgh Abbey Hotel in surprise courses of the chef’s choosing. Break out the Borders that a chance encounter with old those Jimmy Choos and come in. schoolfriend and Hawke and Hunter MD Barrie Brown sparked the idea for a signature restaurant in RESTAURANT MARK GREENAWAY the capital. Hawke and Hunter, 12 Picardy Place, Edinburgh, Technical virtuosity is the hallmark, with the odd circus trick of presentation thrown in to keep things 0131 557 0952, www.hawkeandhunter.co.uk interesting. White onion is distilled to a mellow, Food served Mon–Sat noon–3pm, 5.30–10pm light-as-air frothiness and speckled with black mustard-seeds for a deliciously pretty amuse bouche. (market menu noon–3pm, 5.30–7pm). Closed Sun A whip streak of raspberry dressing and intense Ave. price two-course meal: £28 (a la carte) / orange jelly spike the richness of confit duck, while pearly white skate and squid enchant both the eye £19.95 (three-course market menu) and the palate paired with the intense gothic inkiness

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EARTHY FOOD MARKET on Causewayside in Edinburgh is getting into the swing of World Book Day with an event on Saturday 5 March. They’re inviting customers to bring along their homemade accompaniment to toast – perhaps some jam, marmalade or even home-made bread. The first 50 will get a copy of Nigel Slater’s autobiography, Toast. WITH THE LIST moving to a four-weekly publishing schedule, there’s just one edition after this one to remind you about our annual Eating & Drinking Guide, which will be available with The List from 27 April. We’re also looking out for your favourite takeaway and home delivery options in Glasgow and Edinburgh for a special feature in the magazine out on 25 May. Let us know your top local tips for take-out Indian, Chinese, Thai, Mexican, fish and chips, pizza – or anything more exotic (or homely, for that matter). Let us know at eat@list.co.uk or thelistmagazine on both Facebook and Twitter.

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Recent Openings The best of the new restaurant, café and bar openings in Glasgow and Edinburgh

Glasgow

bourbons, rums (the boogaloo angle) and vodkas. Food is of the no-frills bar variety but the burgers, pizzas and pastas are fresh, homemade and nicely priced.

Edinburgh

One from the heart

Christopher Lord visits Far East-themed Opium in Glasgow city centre for some expert dim sum

LOS ARGENTINOS

IAN BROWN FOOD AND DRINK 55 Eastwoodmains Road, Southside, Glasgow, 0141 638 8422, www.ianbrownrestaurant.co.uk, £11 (set lunch) / £21 (dinner) Nestled in an affluent Southside enclave, Ian Brown Food and Drink is a small and thoughtfully formed new restaurant from the man who spent the past 20 years as head chef at the Ubiquitous Chip. Brown and wife Sheila have embraced the challenge of opening a new fine-dining establishment in straightened economic times with an enthusiasm that radiates throughout the restaurant. Brown has found a freedom from the stalwart Scottishness of the Chip and, as a result, the menu has a more contemporary feel. Brown’s aim is for locals to be able to enjoy a good meal without fuss or breaking the bank.

28–30 West Preston Street, Southside, 0131 668 3111, www.losargentinossteakhouseinedin burgh.co.uk, £6.95 (set lunch) / £22.50 (dinner) The enormous cow hide on the wall says it all. Los Argentinos is about beef. Importing fresh steaks direct from Argentina, this Edinburgh newcomer is an offshoot from its eponymous sister restaurant in Holland. Choose your cut from rump, sirloin, fillet or ribeye, all butchered into shape on the premises by chefs Das and Deb, ambassadors from the Dutch sibling, then expertly cooked and served with baked potato or light golden chips, with the house special chimichurri sauce on the side. Chicken, fish and lamb are there too, but clearly not the main feature.

LA GARRIGUE IN THE NEW TOWN 14 Eyre Place, New Town, 0131 558 1608, www.lagarrigue.co.uk, £14.50 (set lunch) / £26.50 (set dinner)

KITSCH INN 214 Bath Street, City Centre, 0141 332 1341, www.tikibarglasgow.com, £8 (set lunch) / £15 (dinner) Thai food, cool retro styling and a beach-party soundtrack are to be found at the new Kitsch Inn. All dishes are cooked ‘from scratch’ by the Thai chef, and the dipping sauce and fresh pickle for crackers proves that pre-made sauces are no match. Starters are outstanding – the silky salt and pepper squid comes with zingy green mayo, and crying tiger beef salad has tender red meat with a chilli kick. The green curry is fresh-tasting and creamy, although the fried rice could be helped by some ginger and chilli soy.

LOST SOULS 1st Floor, 150 West Campbell Street, City Centre, www.lostsoulsglasgow.co.uk, £9 (lunch/dinner) This new bar from the owners of Brunswick Cellars and Firewater is fittingly named given its secreted location. Mirrored windows give little away about the cool, modern interior of this self-styled ‘gin joint, bourbon bar and boogaloo’, offering an enticing range of rare and speciality gins,

his smart new city centre restaurant mixes traditional dim sum with fusion dishes from Malaysia, Singapore, China and Thailand. It has a modern laid-back lounge feel achieved through a slickly designed interior of dark neutral tones, clean lines and classy design motifs – reinforced by a soundtrack of cool jazzthemed music, and an exciting cocktail menu. Opium's Hong Kong-trained chef Kwan Yu Lee has taught many UK chefs the technical and laborious art of dim sum cooking. Meaning ‘from the heart’, dim sum require lots of care and attention which is clearly evident here in two dozen choices including delicate dumplings of crab, king prawn and chive, and a lotus leafGenuinely welcoming wrapped sticky rice parcel with high-quality food with chicken, mushrooms and Little pricier than most bamboo shoots. SE Asian places The fusion concept is successful across the main courses which are grouped into seafood, meat and poultry and vegetarian. Seafood dishes include steamed seabass, Thai red snapper, and a Malaysian dish of tender squid in a thick sauce that balances the tanginess of tamarind and turmeric with the sweetness of cherry tomatoes and pineapple. From the meats – featuring a Thai green curry, Hong Kong beef claypot and aromatic duck dishes – the highlght is classic kung pao chicken, stir-fried with ginger and whole chillis in a potent sweet sauce, and finished with macadamia nuts and served on a giant sampan-like prawn cracker. Opened in late 2010, already diners are being greeted by name, signalling how fast it has become a place to revisit.

An appearance on the telly with Gordon Ramsay last year has certainly helped the profile of Jean-Michel Gauffre’s La Garrigue restaurant on Jeffrey Street, to the extent that he has created a second branch deep in the New Town. Smaller and quieter than the original, the new venue has much in common, including chunky tables and chairs, real art on the walls and a very similar menu, albeit with a few more vegetarian options by way of respect to Gauffre’s previous incumbent on the spot, L’Artichaut. The inspiration of the Langedoc remains paramount – a unique attribute of Gauffre’s approach that has much to be admired.

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OPIUM 191 Hope Street, City Centre, Glasgow 0141 332 6668, www.opiumrestaurant.co.uk Mon–Thu noon–2:30pm, 5–10pm; Fri noon–2:30pm, 5–11pm; Sat noon–11pm; Sun noon–10pm. Ave. price two-course meal £13 (lunch) / £17 (dinner) 3–31 Mar 2011 THE LIST 25

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FOOD & DRINK EVENTS GLASGOW ■ Queen's Park Farmers' Market FREE Sat 5 & 19 Mar, 10am–2pm. Queen's Park, 520 Langside Road. ■ Cameron's Cookery Experience Sat 5 Mar, noon. £45. Hilton Hotel, 1 William Street, 204 5555. Head chef at the Hilton's in-house restaurant Cameron's Derek Donaldson gives a demo of the preparation for the evening's full fourcourse meal.

3278. An insight into the raw diet and preparation skills. This is a taster for a series of raw food classes to follow. ■ Mansfield Park Farmers' Market FREE Sat 12 & 26 Mar, 10am–2pm. Mansfield Park, 5 Hyndland Street. ■ Silverburn Farmers', Speciality Food & Craft Market FREE Sun 27 Mar, 9am–1pm. Silverburn, Barrhead Road.

■ Authentic Chinese Food Talks FREE Sun 6 Mar, 2pm. Ricefield Arts & Cultural Centre, GMAC, Trongate 103, 331 1019. Liv Wan gives a talk on 'Regional Food Traditions'. Part of Takeaway China.

■ Gluten Free Bread Making Sun 27 Mar, noon–3pm. £40. Grassroots Organic, 20 Woodlands Road, 353 3278. Make bread suitable for a coeliac diet with Patisserie DuJardin. Booking essential.

■ Heart and Soul Gastronomy: Stocks and Sauces Tue 8 Mar, 7–9pm. £45. Heart Buchanan, 380 Byres Road, 334 7626. Everything from meat-based reductions to vinaigrettes. Sessions based around seafood and desserts take place on Thu 17 Mar and Tue 22 Mar respectively.

■ A Walk Through Spain Wed 30 Mar, 6pm. £10. Grassroots Organic, 20 Woodlands Road, 353 3278. Tapas plus tastings with wine expert Linda Ward.

■ Forget Cooking: An Introduction to Raw Food Wed 9 Mar, 7–9pm. £20. Grassroots Organic, 20 Woodlands Road, 353

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■ Heart and Soul Gastronomy: Seasonal – Early Spring Thu 31 Mar, 6–8pm. £45. Heart Buchanan, 380 Byres Road, 334 7626. Ingredients include wild garlic, wood pigeon, dandelions and asparagus.

EDINBURGH ■ Edinburgh Farmers' Market FREE Saturdays, 9am–2pm. Castle Terrace, 652 5940. On Sat 19 Mar chefs will use market produce to create dishes for a 'Taste of India' special, with competitions and tastings all day. ■ Portobello Organic Market FREE Sat 5 Mar, 10am–2pm. High Street, Portobello. ■ Born to . . . Drink Whisky Mon 7 Mar, 6–8pm. £10. Bonhams, 22 Queen Street, 225 2266. Dalmore whisky tasting in aid of Save the Children. ■ Gourmet Edinburgh Tue 8–Thu 10 Mar, 6–11pm. £125. Edinburgh, 477 4847. An 'alternative' tour aboard a bus, stopping off at three restaurants for a course at each.

BAR CRAWLER NICE N SLEAZY 421 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow Nice N Sleazy definitely qualifies as a Glasgow drinking institution: the wee small hours opening, the eclectic monthly schedule of live music and club nights, the pyschedelic murals and the retro booths. Now you can add to that list its resilience – severely tested a few weeks back when it narrowly avoided a fire that began in Steak and Cherry’s kitchen and swept through the adjacent building, taking out Loon Fung. A few days later Sleazy’s rose from the ashes like a stylishly bedraggled phoenix. Time for one of their favourite Black Russians to celebrate? A well-charred one, certainly.

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■ Come Dine with Me Competition Sun 20 Mar, 6pm. £20. Boda Bar, 229 Leith Walk, 553 5900. A course at each of Edinburgh's four Swedish bars, all in aid of Barnardo's. ■ Oloroso Wine Dinner (Languedoc) Thu 24 Mar, 8pm. £65. Oloroso, 33 Castle Street, 447 8722. Five-course dinner and tasting with winemaker Xavier Roger.

The Ubiquitous Chip likes to see itself at the centre of the cultural life of Glasgow’s West End. So no surprise that it has come up with something unusual to celebrate its birthday. Famously, Alasdair Gray painted his original murals on the walls of Ashton Lane’s Ubiquitous Chip restaurant in the 1970s in exchange for free meals. He’s back to help the restaurant to celebrate its 40th birthday, but in a way that even the fertile imagination of the 76-year-old author/artist/ playright might not have dreamed up in the days of flares and miners’ strikes. On weekday nights in March, diners will experience an interactive art installation taking place around them as proprietor-chef Colin Clydesdale produces a typically inventive four-course meal. The event sees the unveiling of Gray’s first digital mural, while digital artist Debs Norton will co-ordinate various 3D effects including a virtual seabed with

shellfish, a flock of wood pigeons flying overhead and a Highland cow ambling into the middle of the courtyard. It will surprise no-one that Clydesdale’s menu features queen scallops, Perthshire game bird terrine and glazed shin of beef. ‘Ingr3dients includes many of the things for which The Chip is celebrated: visual art, locally sourced Scottish food and a focus on the whole dining experience,’ explains Clydesdale, son of Ronnie, who founded the restaurant but died in 2010. ‘It is ambitious. We can’t wait to see the reaction.’ ■ Ingr3dients at The Ubiquitous Chip takes place Mon–Thu between 8 and 31 March at 7pm, priced £49.50 per person.

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The lunch bunch Piece

Workers of the world unite by getting a bit peckish sometime after noon and nipping out for a takeaway soup or sandwich. We got out among the rumbling tummies and office evacuees to check out the best takeaway lunch spots around Glasgow and Edinburgh Reviews: John Cooke, David Pollock, Jay Thundercliffe, Nathalya Wells tasting Mexican creations. Delicious fillings – such as chargrilled chicken, beef and chorizo chilli and slowcooked barbecue pork – go into handy-sized tacos and quesadillas for a snack, or opt for a brick-sized burritos or fajitas and have a lie down afterwards.

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wraps or even pizza bases – work your way along picking from the wide variety of fillings, sauces and salads. Juices, salads and potatoes complicate the decision making.

JULES CAFÉ AND TAKEAWAY WHERE THE MONKEY SLEEPS

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SAND 182 West Regent Street, 226 3406, www.monkeysleeps.com Legendary status has beckoned WTMS for some time. Something must be very right for suited professionals and dreadlocked couriers to rub shoulders to a heavy metal and rock soundtrack – and it’s all down to the superior sandwiches on offer. Along with homemade stew and seasonal soups, the main draw is the quirkily named array of made-toorder bagels, paninis and toasties, all imaginatively stuffed with varied and copious fillings.

TACO MAZAMA 6 Renfield Street, 248 8940, www.tacomazama.co.uk An essential stop for those craving international flavours, Taco Mazama offers a range of authentic-

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58 Waterloo Street, 204 3444 www.operettaglasgow.co.uk By night a relaxed Italian restaurant, by day a big bustling lunchtime mecca for workers picking from the bewildering array of sandwiches, rolls, wraps, baguettes, paninis, and more, on offer. Around 20 cheeses and 12 chicken fillings give an idea of the task ahead – not to mention fresh soups, smoothies, cakes and hot meals to go.

MAKE YOUR OWN 14 Waterloo Street, 248 5251; 6 Royal Exchange Square, 248 4241 www.myoscotland.co.uk The perfect option for fussy sandwich eaters or intrepid builders of their own Scooby snacks. Grab a tray, pick your preferred bread – various rolls, bagels,

328 Argyle Street, 248 1551, www.julescafe.co.uk This smart, three-floored popular stop for lunch features freshly prepared sandwiches and soups within easy reach on the ground floor, an extensive buffet of tempting homemade hot and cold food in the basement and a mezzanine level for a sit down after the exertions.

BAGEL MANIA 338 Sauchiehall Street, 332 7358 This is the place for fans of the holy of holies: the eponymous bagel (or indeed the doughnuts). Various chunky bagels – cheese and jalapeno, onion, sesame, etc – are generously crammed with various US-style fillings – with a hint of Scotland. Fresh soups, smoothies, juices and muffins add to the appeal. 3-31 Mar 2011 THE LIST 29

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ES SANDWICH 1056 Argyle Street, 221 7975, www.laucknerandmoore.com Calling your café the Scots equivalent of ‘Sandwich’ means you had better be good and Piece never disappoints. Fresh and conscientiously made fillings, using the best quality ingredients, are packed into a variety of breads, plus there are homemade veggie soups and hand-made cakes, tarts and pastries.

excellent organic breads and cakes. Their imaginative sandwiches are all organic – or grab a home-made soup, savoury tart or tortilla. Just remember to leave room for the delicious home-made cakes.

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531 Sauchiehall Street, 222 2848, www.ifullcoffee.co.uk This popular, family-run café may have a small seating area in the rear but the main action is at the front with nearby workers flocking to takeaway freshly prepared soups, wraps, paninis and sandwiches – or ordering via their catering service. The ‘ifull towers’ (toasted club sandwiches) and hot haggis wraps are of the highest order.

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491 Great Western Road, 337 3001 Long-standing deli and sandwich specialists offering a variety of continental breads, wraps and pittas that can be filled however you want, although most lunchtime customers don’t get past the imaginative specials such as the New Yorker, Spicy Meatball Melt and Clatty Pat.

SANDWICH 11 Skirving Street, 632 1630, www.deli1901.co.uk With shelves and fridges bulging with fine local and international deli produce, the soups and sandwiches here are some of the best around. There are homemade soups changing daily, a choice of made-to-order sandwiches and wraps plus hummus, dolmades, salads and other lunchtime fillers.

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Healthy OPTION 21 Whitehill Street, 554 9981, www.tapabakehouse.co.uk The influence of this small café cum-bakery-cumcoffee roastery is felt around the city with many cafés and restaurants serving their varied selection of 30 THE LIST 3-31 Mar 2011

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NDWICHES 7 Barony Street, 558 7111, www.broughton-deli.co.uk The Broughton Street area’s overflowing with good lunchtime cafes, and this is one of the best. For sit-in, takeaway or office delivery (for ten or more), they offer an extensive range of crêpes, salads, soups, sandwiches, flat-bread pizzas, homemade pies and cakes.

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7 North Gower Street, 427 0272, www.cherryandheather.co.uk Full of imagination and quality produce, this takeaway, deli and café offers sandwiches that are a cut above anything else nearby. Homemade soups, noodle pots, quiches, salads and lots of cakes make it a must-visit for lunch-timers.

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DIFF 42 Howe Street, 225 3711, www.appetitedirect.com Making the most of a small space, Appetite Direct is a deli kitchen serving soups and salads alongside their speciality range of hot takeaway dishes, including fish pie, Vietnamese flavoured mince with rice and homemade hamburgers.

SOUP 127 Candleriggs, 552 1875 Like a trusted corner shop of old, this deli and takeaway packs a lot into a small space, from a choice of homemade soups and sandwiches to toasties, baked potatoes and a variety of cakes. Newspapers, wine and groceries make it an ideal onestop shop at lunchtime.

6 Kersland Street, 334 8999, www.nakedsoup.com This cosy little café trades on its daily choice of four homemade soups in three sizes, as well as its various enticing sandwiches, wraps and paninis. Salad bowls and fresh fruit add the healthy factor, plus there are nicely priced lunch deals.

20 Woodlands Road, 353 3278, www.grassrootsorganic.co.uk Now into its third decade, this dependably wholesome deli offers a variety of mostly vegetarian and vegan sandwiches along with a veggie soup and some chunkier options, such as a healthy hot pot or tagine. Vegan falafel and rice wraps, fresh pasta salads, and tortillas and quiches frequently make an appearance.

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OPTION 6 Wilson Street, 552 6980, www.beritsandbrown.com A stalwart in the Merchant City, this deli café offers takeaway soups, sandwiches, salads, cakes and smoothies that range from the good to the sublime. Gourmet organic fillers such as the Club Sandwich, Peppery Horse and Mediterranean come enveloped in various delicious deli breads.

ES 77 Hanson Street, 556 7636, SANDWICH www.cafesejuiced.com Attached to the WASPS artists’ studios is this lunchtime gem. It may be out of the way but it’s busy with artists, local business people and workers from the nearby hospital enjoying the choice of creative soups, sandwiches, rolls, bagels, paninis and healthy juices on offer. See panel, page 32.

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EAT DELI 16 Busby Road, 638 7123, www.eat-deli.co.uk Pop into this Southside favourite for a simple sandwich and you are likely to leave with arms bulging with other tasty goodies from burritos and wraps to homemade soups and pizzas – then there’s the wonderful range of cakes and patisserie.

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FFERENT 223a Fenwick Road, 620 1914, www.zuppadeli.com An emphasis on local produce and fresh seasonal food means the homemade soups, sandwiches, rolls, wraps and paninis here find a steady stream of lunchtime clients. There are imaginative salad bowls in summer and various cakes and treats, so you shouldn’t get bored.

NEW TOWN DELI 23 Henderson Row, 556 5835; 42 Broughton Street, 558 3837 Formerly known as The Globe, this two-branch chain has more than just a smart new makeover to recommend it. Breakfast (including porridge), soup, wraps, paninis, rolls and stovies are all available, and can be ordered online pre-11am for pickup or delivery.

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47 Broughton Street, 556 9060, www.urban-angel.co.uk Already much-beloved for its two café operations, Urban Angel have come up with a smaller takeaway operation across the road from their Forth Street branch. Alongside high-quality sandwiches, cakes and other snacks, a range of fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies are also on the go.

LEITH & LEITH WALK THE CLOCK CAFÉ 35 The Shore, 553 1922 A Shore staple, the Clock is a stalwart with locals and businesses in the area (to whom it delivers). Dailychanging soups and hot paninis are on the menu alongside a fridge stuffed with flatbreads, vegan and vegetarian salad boxes and sweet traybakes.

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NDWICHES 29 Haddington Place, 652 3880, www.embo-deli.com For Leith Walkers, Embo’s reputation precedes it. As a café it’s snug, but the exciting range of focaccia,

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baguettes, wraps and salads are just as enjoyable back at your desk. As with the extensive vegetarian options and the homemade juice of the day, freshness comes as standard.

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22–24 Easter Road, 652 2349 There’s some amazing food on offer at this special little bakery/café, with sweet and savoury goodies including various handy lunch options en croute, in pies and on bread – plus, it’s all created without the aid of additives, shelf life improvers or flavour enhancers.

flavoursome, and along with a classic meatloaf and frittata it certainly makes for more interesting takeaway than your standard panini.

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103-105 West Bow, 220 1121, www.hulagood.co.uk Perfect for a midday vitamin boost, Hula offers a multitude of juices or smoothies. The ‘Pink Lady’ is a particularly refreshing combination of apple, ginger, lemon and lime, and things remain healthy in the savoury department, with filled wraps and bagels also available.

RELISH 36 Commercial Street, 476 1920 Located in a gorgeous, high-ceilinged store just off the Shore, this welcoming little deli serves quality dry goods, and is also a multi-purpose sit-in or takeaway café. Offering bread, cakes, soup and sandwiches, it often shares menu items with its nearby sister café Rocksalt.

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15 Bank Street, EH1 2LN, 220 4400 It’s hard not to waste your lunch break choosing from the long list of sandwich fillings at this unassuming gem of a café. Maybe just take the advice of regulars and go for the ‘number 9’ with spicy chicken, jalapenos, Manchego and special home-made sauce, then leave feeling stuffed.

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SAND 61 Cockburn Street, 662 7447, www.cafemarina.co.uk With legendary deli Valvona and Crolla ancestry, the eponymous hostess of this small café knows good Italian food. Daily pasta specials are hearty and

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6 Chapel Street, 667 8200 This is the best place for falafel-stuffed wraps, with all the usual salads plus various additions such as smoky grilled aubergine and authentically Sudanese ‘Ful’ fava beans. Soups are also available, and if you don’t want to take away there’s plenty of room to sit downstairs.

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34 Victoria Street, 220 0089 It’s reassuring to see that a fast food joint can be just as simple as a whole roast hog in a window, gradually falling apart as chunks of meat are sandwiched into buns with choices of apple sauce and stuffing.

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SOUP 27 Simpson Loan (Quarter Mile), 228 5876, www.petersyard.com Classy Swedish café Peter’s Yard lives by the ethos that the first ingredient one needs when making a good sandwich is passion. Swiftly followed by a piece of really good bread – which is handmade on site using traditional methods. Recently opened takeaway shop Savour-to-go behind the original café serves soups, sandwiches, coffees and homemade icecream at good prices.

Blessed are the breadmakers It’s hard to make a good sandwich without good bread, which thankfully is an increasingly common taste around Glasgow and Edinburgh The appearance of more small artisan bakeries points to an increasing awareness of and demand for proper bread, both from the public and the operations serving them. Around the sandwich shops of the capital Au Gourmand, the Gorgie-based but France-inspired wholesale bakery, is bought in by many discerning operations including Bread & Olives (see page 32), Broughton Delicatessen (see page 30) and The Edinburgh Larder (15 Blackfriars St). Also seen is bread from the newer Patisserie Dujardin, based in Linlithgow, while neighbourhood bakeries such as The Manna House (this page) are selling wholesale as well as direct to the public from their own outlet. Through in Glasgow, McGhee’s Family Bakers, based in the city since 1935, are the producers of the city’s famous crispy roll – a ubiquitous airy bap with a well-fired top. However a number of artisan bakers are making something a bit more special for sandwiches. Biggest among them is Tapa in Dennistoun (see page 30), supplying its huge range of organic breads (pictured, above) and cakes to establishments including Cherry and Heather Fine Foods (see page 30), The 78 (4 Kelvinhaugh St), Cranachan (Unit 51, Princes Sq) Café Alba (19 Main St, Milngavie), and Artisan Roast (17 Gibson Street), as well as its own two cafés. The Bavarian Bakehouse in Kirkintilloch is garnering a reputation for its speciality German and continental rye breads, with customers ranging from the upmarket Restaurant at Blythswood Square (11 Blythswood Square) to newcomer Eati Boutiquie (231 Berkeley Street, Finnieston). One-man-show Andrew Wilson of Different Breid specialises in organic sourdough bread, which he makes in Heart Buchanan’s kitchen, supplying their café (380 Byres Rd) and the Ubiquitous Chip (12 Ashton Lane) and Stravaigin restauraunts (28 Gibson St & 8 Ruthven Lane), as well as local cheesemonger Iain Mellis (various locations in Glasgow and Edinburgh, mellischeese.co.uk) 3-31 Mar 2011 THE LIST 31

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Edinburgh deals continued ZULU LOUNGE

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DIFFEREN T 366 Morningside Road, 466 8337, www.thezululounge.co.uk Grab a little South African sunshine at this tiny shebeen-style café where the menu hits plenty of familiar notes, but a couple of exotic ones too with biltong salad and boerewors (a sausage with a spicy coriander hit) rolls. Soup’s fresh daily and never run of the mill.

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sandwiches and hot dishes, including North African chickpea and lentil soup.

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T DIFFEREN 138 Bruntsfield Place, 228 8265, www.ooudkitchen.com Finally finding its feet, this Ottolenghi-inspired outlet serving Eastern Med cuisine does wonderful mezze boxes chockful of falafel, lemon hummus and baba ganoush with either rice or fresh flatbread. Add in a sweet hit of nutty baklava.

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17a Queensferry Street, 226 3005, www.breadandolivesedinburgh.co.uk Spice up your end-of-week lunchtime with ‘Curry Fridays’ or soup it up with chicken, sweet potato and chorizo or sweet spud and courgette, made fresh on the premises. And grab a hunk of bread to go, all very good stuff from the great Au Gourmand bakery.

SOUP 7 William Street, 226 6366 No-one does more soups than Herbie: at least seven – yes, seven – choices hit the chalkboard every day, all-year-round. All made with real stock too. And since this wholesome William Street soup machine is owned by Morrison’s Bakery, the bread, rolls, pies, quiche and tarts are guaranteed fresh daily. Even on Sundays.

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T 68 Haymarket Terrace, 467 2671 DIFFEREN Lorena Crolla is the West End’s queen of the salad box. She offers nearly 30 choices, all made fresh. Flavours range from Thai to Italian. Carbs come from couscous, udon noodles, pasta or tatties. Balance all that healthy eating with a slice of Lorena’s accomplished baking.

Healthy 232 Morrison Street, 629 6022, OPTION www.cafemilk.co.uk Fresh new kid on the block, Milk has clear ideas about food. Fresh and seasonal if at all possible and served in compostable containers, there’s a Thai/ Goan/Moroccan slant to the flavours of salads,

9a West Maitland Street, 221 1894 Go Gallic with the well-thought-out lunch offers at this bustling temple to all things French. Go for cheese, pâté, or charcuterie and salad on a baguette, while more substantial hot dishes such as chicken Provençal is good to go. Patisserie favourites will tempt too.

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10 Gillespie Place, 228 5200 SOUP Now in new hands, the bubbly Ashley Alongi runs a freshly-scrubbed place that’s perfect for veggies with salads full of freshness and imagination and a different soup every day. Get your hands around a hot Stromboli bursting with a marriage of spinach and mozzarella.

THE TREEHOUSE 44 Leven Street, 656 0513 When the sun’s out, students and other enlightened types grab a picnic from the Treehouse and head for the Meadows. Just about everything is freshly made on-site, and beyond the well-filled bagels, rolls and paninis, cakes like chocolate and orange sponge are highlights.

Soup for today Robert Leach meets a Glasgow cook who makes more than just chicken soup for the soul ‘Making soup is like any other activity,’ says Frank Larkin, cook, café owner and occasional philosopher. ‘The purer your intentions are, the more love you put into it, the better the outcome.’ Café Sejuiced is his bright daytime café hidden behind an impressive former tobacco factory, now converted into WASPS artists studios. Sejuiced has built a strong reputation in recent years for its soups, sandwiches and fresh fruit juices, but it’s the soup 32 THE LIST 3-31 Mar 2011

we’re here to talk about, and between us lies Frank’s soup diary, which contains the names and recipes of 243 soups he’s made and sold at Sejuiced over the past five years. He’s aiming to bring this up to a nice round 365, a year in Frank’s soup kitchen. ‘Anything that can be put on to a plate between a knife and fork can be turned into soup,’ he says, and some of his most popular past efforts have turned this philosophy into soups such as chicken korma,

and haggis, neeps and tatties with a nip of whisky. Browsing through the soup diary also unearths more delicate combinations such as courgette and orange, crab, coconut and coriander, cream of celeriac with pancetta and garlic, and cucumber gazpacho. Sejuiced’s Facebook page is an increasingly popular forum for requests, as well as for details as to what’s currently on offer. With three or four soups available daily, Frank now offers free samples. ‘Sometimes I’ll just give away free soup,’ he says with a shrug. ‘You’ve got to love what you do.’ Proof that soup has plenty to contribute to philosophy as well as lunchtime.

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Towering ambition Glasgow School of Art’s textile department fashion show is always a good opportunity to spot new talent. Kirstin Innes talks to the stars of the future about the architectural inspiration behind their collections lasgow School of Art’s Newbery Tower is one of the highest points in the city: a grim, grey beacon to 1970s architecture. Its scheduled demolition this summer is set to change the city’s skyline dramatically, which is why for this year’s annual fashion show (the last to take place in GSA’s legendary Vic Bar too) the textiles students who have made the Newbery their home for over 30 years are paying tribute to the tower block in their capsule collections.

PAUL THOMSON 21, Third Year Print ‘I’m from Shetland, and it’s always had an influence on my prints: an idea of the landscape, or drawings of fish and boats. I like the idea of my home, and the landscape, reappearing within a city environment. The Newbery Tower means a lot to us. Of course, it’s dingy, dark, old-fashioned and a lot of things don’t work, but it’s got charm, still. I’ve taken a drawing from the outside of the building – something I’ve seen every day for three years – and tried to use the lines and the structure to create architectural print designs, which will recur across my menswear collection. My main influence is Burberry – that very tailored trenchcoat that’s become so iconic – but I also love Alexander McQueen and Tom Brown.’ ANNA DUTHIE 21, Third Year Embroidery ‘When I left school, my parents wanted me to do something very academic, but I wasn’t sure. So I went and taught in Malawi for three months, and travelled to Zambia, Kenya and Tanzania. I also visited Hong Kong and Vietnam, and the bright colours and crazy patterned fabrics I saw in those countries helped inspire my interest in textiles. The Newbery Tower studios are so high up they have really gorgeous light: it’s one of the best things about them. I photographed the shadows and patches of light on the ground on a really sunny day and from that found motif shapes, which I’ve placed over my collection. I’ve worked in sequins, different qualities of threads and appliqué. My colour palette is partially inspired by the Tower, but I’ve managed to work maroon and bright, jaded turquoise in there – I love combining those bright colours with neutrals.’ DANIEL MCGEOUGH 20, Third Year Knitted Menswear ‘I know it’s unusual for a boy who’s 20 to knit. I still live at home in Airdrie, and sometimes when people ask what I’m doing at uni, you see their faces go “what?”, but I’m doing what I want to do. My great grandmother crocheted and knitted and left a lot of her pieces as heirlooms; my mum and gran’s houses have always been full of them, and although I didn’t really notice when I was younger, I’ve grown up with them. I looked at the machinery we use in the Newbery Tower, and tried to translate the structures of the machines into the structures of the knit: a contrast between delicate lace-like work and chunky, heavy knits that I really like. And I’ve gone with quite a feminine colour palette: nude colours, with bright yellow details. Menswear is usually all grey and boring blacks!’ Glasgow School of Art Fashion Show, Vic Bar, Renfrew Street, Tue 8–Wed 9 Mar, 7pm & 9pm. £7 (£5) gsafashionshow.blogspot.com 3–31 Mar 2011 THE LIST 35

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Another dimension Representing a giant leap forward in 3D gaming, Henry Northmore asks if Nintendo’s new 3DS handheld can live up to the hype? his piece could discuss technical specifications and the history of Nintendo’s innovative design, but instead let’s cut to the chase: does the 3D work? Happily the answer is a resounding ‘yes’. It’s actually pretty amazing. With the 3DS Nintendo have launched the first mass market 3D entertainment system that doesn’t require glasses and it’s hard not to be thrilled when you first see it in action. Unfortunately the 3D effect doesn’t show up in photos or videos of the device, so the only way to experience it is with a hands-on playtest. When you first set eyes on the upper 3D screen it feels like you are staring into another dimension. The depth of field enhances gameplay, giving every action more weight and greatly increasing accuracy as distance becomes easier to judge. The 3D does blur when you tilt the screen – it can only be viewed head on – but with a handheld it’s easy to adjust and perfect

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for personal play. The intensity of the effect can be toggled to your preference (right down to plain old 2D), while the lower 2D screen offers touch screen gaming (alongside a microphone and motion sensors). The List playtested several titles (see below), however it was the augmented reality games that caused the biggest buzz, the 3DS bringing its 3D processing power to bear on real life objects as dragons emerge from the nearest tabletop, or you are attacked by your own flying head. There are two built-in cameras capable of taking 2D and 3D photos, the resolution isn’t digital camera quality but it’s certainly good enough for what is required on a portable gaming system. As expected it features wireless connectivity

but even this is given a twist with StreetPass (which unfortunately wasn’t operational on demo models) that promises to ‘exchange data automatically with other Nintendo 3DS systems within range, even in sleep mode.’ Now onto the bad, it is quite pricey (roughly £199–£220), the battery life isn’t great (Nintendo say around 3–5 hours) and children under six have been warned not to use the 3D as it could effect eye development. And of course Sony’s forthcoming NGP handheld boasts the muscle (it will be almost as powerful as the PlayStation 3) that might lure core gamers. Nintendo have always specialised in brains over brawn, with iPhones and Android taking chunks out of the mobile gaming market they offer something even the most sophisticated phone or tablet couldn’t replicate. Perhaps it is just a gimmick and the novelty will wear off, but the 3DS is fun, playful and a little bit silly, like all the best things to come from the house of Nintendo. The Nintendo 3DS launches Fri 25 Mar.

Henry Northmore playtests a few of the titles coming soon to the Nintendo 3DS We only got between 10–15 minutes on each game at the Nintendo 3DS launch event so it would be unfair to give a full review, but here are a few first impressions from our hands on playtest. Once you’ve finished being dazzled by the 3D what you really want to know is if it actually affects gameplay. Unsurprisingly Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition (Capcom) really pops, while another brawler Dead or Alive: Dimensions (Koei) is even more visceral and equally intense. Punches seem to connect with more impact, the 3D lending more physicality to every bout. Racing titles seem to benefit the most. On Asphalt 3D (Ubisoft) it really feels like you are

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accelerating into the distance, corners are easier to judge and the feeling of speed is greatly enhanced. One of the biggest draws is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo). A remix of the old N64 title, the extra dimension helps suck you further into this world of fantasy (though an RPG like Zelda needs more than 10 minutes to do it justice). Graphically Resident Evil: Mercenaries (Capcom, pictured) is one of the most impressive new games. The claustrophobia is palpable as the zombies advance, while aiming is even sharper as you blast the undead with your revolver/shotgun.

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Bruncheon! Featuring The Sound of Muesli Dinner dance? Pah, we’re all about the breakfast dance. Local musicians and DJs, plus a delicious homemade brunch. Start your weekend right. Edinburgh, Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Sat 12 Mar.

Bold Souls Absolutely the best-dressed ‘pop-up dressing-up box’ in town, run by Chouchou Couture and ultra-hip styleblog Les Garçons de Glasgow. Buy new pieces direct from local designers, and get styling tips from the professionals. Sub Club, Glasgow, Sat 5 Mar, 1–6pm.

Middle Eastern Festival of Spirituality and Peace in Edinburgh Annual festival of talks, discussions, music and spiritual retreats. See picture, page 42. Various venues, Edinburgh, Fri 4–Thu 17 Mar. Barry Cryer on Kenny Everett The bespectacled national treasure reassesses the legacy of the comedian, gender pioneer and, er, Thatcher apologist. See books, page 46. Part of Aye Write!. Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Sat 5 Mar. 38 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

Loop Mindblowingly-packed celebration of International Women’s Day, with over 100 Scottish artists, writers, musicians and performers taking over Tramway. See preview, page 40. Tramway, Glasgow, Tue 8 Mar.

Heart and Soul Gastronomy Beginners’ classes in cooking with seafood or early-spring seasonal ingredients from the Heart Buchanan chefs. See Food Events, page 26. Heart Buchanan, Glasgow, dates & times vary.

High School Hop Jive dance classes, burlesque routines, retro hair styling from the Beauty School Drop-Outs (love it) and the odd gift stall, all curated by the excellentlynamed Miss Fitz-Poste. Ghillie Dhu, Edinburgh, Sun 6 Mar, 4–8pm.

Textilefest Talks, discussions and hands-on activities, including workshops with top local designers such as William Chambers (work pictured). See picture, page 40. Various venues, Glasgow, until Wed 23 Mar.

Girl Geek Dinner Networking socially at this dinner for ladies who prefer things on the technologically-savvy side, with guest speaker Nina Sundberg from Microsoft. Waverley Gate, Edinburgh, Thu 3 Mar, 6–10pm.

Come Dine with Me Competition Edinburgh’s Swedish bars raise funds for Barnardos in a scrumptious cook-off. See Food Events, page 26. Joseph Pearce’s, Boda Bar and Sofi’s, Edinburgh, Sun 20 Mar, 6pm. £20.

POLLOKSHIELDS GLASGOW What’s it like? A Victorian ‘garden suburb’ and conservation area in Glasgow’s Southside, full of parks and sandstone tenements. One of the most multiculturally diverse areas of Scotland. Majority of population are families with young children. Where is it, like? Not very deep South – a train from Glasgow Central on the Crossmyloof Circle Line to Pollokshields East takes five minutes. The better-known bustle of Shawlands is about 15-20 minutes’ walk away. Why would I go there? The Tramway is the cultural heart of the area; there’s also splendid slow-food emporium Cookie. What’s there to do, then? Aside from the Tramway programme, we love the Albert Drive Studios, a converted Victorian villa and garden full of artists’ studios, where you can take classes in art or creative writing. Allotments and windowsill gardens are popular, and Cookie runs a barter-your-excess scheme alongside numerous events and cooking classes. Eid celebrations happen on Albert Drive every year in June. What about shopping and going out? Not many pubs, but the area around Nithsdale Road is increasingly packed with homeware boutiques and indie cafés. As well as Cookie, check out La Tea Doh and Moyra Jane’s. Zucchini is one of many excellent fresh fruit and veg shops in the area, too – the area is as yet relatively untouched by the big supermarket chains.

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GLASGOW Activities & Events FREE The Bad Boy Pub Quiz Thursdays, 6pm. Sloan’s, 62 Argyll Arcade, 229 5270. Win bar tab prizes. Women of the Necropolis History Walk Sat 5 Mar, 1pm. £7.50. Glasgow

Women’s Library, 15 Berkeley Street, 248 9969. Learn about the achievements of some of the women buried on the Necropolis. Contact the library to find out where to meet. Bold Souls Sat 5 Mar, 1pm–6pm. £3 (£2). The Sub Club, 22 Jamaica Street, 248 4600. Support your local designers! Turn up to this pop-up styling event run by Chouchou Couture and fashion bloggers Les Garcons de Glasgow, and you could pick up a unique new piece, adapt an old one or take a new style direction, darling. FREE Bird Ringing Demonstration Sun 6 Mar, 10.30am. Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road, Milngavie, 956 6100. With the British Trust for Ornithology. FREE International Women’s Day Celebration Mon 7 Mar, 10am–noon.

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Mitchell Library, North Street, 353 8000. Celebrate the achievements of women as artistic directors/managers in the Glasgow and Scottish arts community. Part of Aye Write! FREE Themed Tour: Living in the Tudor and Stuart Styles Mon 7 Mar, 2pm. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. Tour of the museum. Behind the Scenes of Human Planet Mon 7 Mar, 6pm. £8 (£6).

Mitchell Library, North Street, 353 8000. Producer Dale Templar and stills photographer Timothy Allen discuss making the BBC series. Part of Aye Write! FREE Loop Tue 8 Mar, 10am–11pm. Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, 0845 330 3501. A day of events to mark International Women’s Day and round off the worldwide ‘sitandknitabit’ campaign, which encouraged people to knit small squares to be stitched together into a giant blanket of 100 million stitches, representing the 100 million women missing from the world as a result of gender discrimination in all its forms. As well as the display of Glasgow’s contributions to this project, the day includes performances from women whose activities reach across all art forms. See picture caption, page 40.

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£7 (£5). The Vic Cafe Bar, Glasgow School of Art, 168 Renfrew Street, gsafashionshow.blogspot.com The annual GSA Fashion Show has been around since the 1940s. The work on show this year is designed and made by third-year textiles

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students, who have this year taken inspiration from the Newbery Tower, the now-condemned home of their department. See feature, page 34. FREE The King Tuts Wah Wah Hut Quiz Wednesdays, 6pm. King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. Music quiz at the legendary venue. Prizes in March include tickets to see Elbow, The Phantom Band and Two Door Cinema Club. Kelvingrove Dancers Wednesdays, 7pm. £5. SDTA Studio (first floor), 101 Park Rd Kelvinbrige, 564 4824. Learn traditional Scottish step dance at these toe-tapping classes. With live music. All levels welcome. FREE Highlights of the Arts Collection Thu 10 & 31 Mar, 2.30pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, Nitshill, 276 9300. See some of the works of art not currently on display in Glasgow’s museums and galleries. Big Women’s Quiz of the Century

Thu 10 Mar, 7pm. £6 (£3). CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 248 9969. Celebrate thousands of years of ladies being awesome. Teams of six welcome. BYOB. See picture caption, page 40. OxFem Presents . . . Fri 11 Mar, 7pm. £10. St Aloysius College, 45 Hill Street, tinyurl.com/oxfempresents Celebrate International Women’s Day with comedy, dance, fire-breathing, juggling, burlesque, magic and more. Proceeds to Oxfam. See picture, page 40. Stars Over the Botanics Tue 15 Mar, 7.30pm. £4 (children £2). Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, 334 2422. Star-gazing session with the Astronomical Society of Glasgow. The Not So Secret Society Tue 15 Mar, 8pm. £6. The Glasgow Art Club, 185 Bath Street, 248 5210. This ‘secret’ meeting features San Fran and the Siscos, Frank’s Wild Band, The Creative Martyrs, The Redettes, and Miss Leggy Pee.

FREE Visions of Global Justice Sat 19 Mar, 10am. (£4 donation for lunch). Renfield St Stephen’s Church, 260 Bath Street, 243 2730. A day of information and inspiration with talks and workshops from writers and campaigners. FREE Curator’s Tour: Wheels in Motion Tue 22 Mar, 2.30pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, Nitshill, 276 9300. The fascinating story of cycling in Glasgow, from the man who arrived from Dumfries on a wooden prototype bicycle and was arrested for disturbance of the peace, to today’s sleeker models. FREE Govanhill Swimmers Swimming Gala Sat 26 Mar, noon. Govanhill Baths, Calder Street, 433 2999. A demonstration of the unique art of ‘dry swimming’ by the Govanhill Swimmers. It’s spectacular enough now – just wait until they actually have water . . . Adrenaline Drop Sun 27 Mar, 8am–4pm. £120 minimum fundraising commitment; £10 registration fee. Xscape Braehead, Kings Inch Road, Braehead, 885 7051. The UK’s very first Adrenaline Drop experience is taking place to raise funds for various charities, including Sense Scotland and Alzheimer Scotland. It involves a giant fan and a 100ft freefall, and that’s all we’re saying.

Fairs & Markets Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts Show Thu 3–Sun 6 Mar, 9.30am–5pm.

£5.50–£7 (seniors £4–£6). SECC, Finnieston Quay, 01425 272711. Finished gifts and crafty kits and supplies. Music Fair Sat 5 & Sun 6 Mar, 10am–3.30pm. £2. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. Huge sale of music. The Main Event Thu 10 Mar, 10am–5.30pm. £15. SECC, Finnieston Quay, 0844 395 4000. Event organisation help and advice for those hoping to make a mark with any kind of event.

A century ago, the first edition of the revolutionary Scottish publication Educational Needlecraft was published. It might not sound very impressive by today’s standards, but this little publication revolutionised the way a great many Scots, and their industries, lived and worked. To mark the moment, Glasgow Museums is putting on Textilefest, a celebration of the city’s creative contributions to textiles. There are specially-textured events at the Burrell Collection, Kelvingrove Museum and Scotland Street School Museum until Wednesday 23 March, including talks, screenprinting and jewellery workshops, and a chance to learn from award-winning milliner William Chambers (work pictured, Sat 5 & Sun 6 Mar). See http://tiny.cc/textilefest for full info. ■ Textilefest, various venues, Glasgow, until Wed 23 Mar. 3–31 March 2011 THE LIST 39

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AroundTown Part of Aye Write! FREE The Dalit Women of India Wed 9 Mar, 6pm. Glasgow Women’s Library, 15 Berkeley Street, 248 9969. Hear from Beryl de Souza, who works in India with Dalit women, a lower caste who often have no prospect but that of a life of prostitution, victimisation and trafficking. See caption. FREE GSA Pecha Kucha III Wed 9 Mar, 6pm. Free (ticketed). The Art School, 168 Renfrew Street, 353 4690. Speakers have 20 images, and 20 seconds to speak about each one. Yvonne Rainer & Beyond: The Development of Post-Modern Dance in New York Wed 9 Mar, 7pm.

£3. CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. Diane Torr, performance artist, film maker, dancer and artist, delivers a talk on the inventive New York dance scene of recent decades. FREE Images of Women Wed 16 Mar, 12.30pm. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. The Museum Manager discusses images of women from the collection. Robert Watson: Several Degrees of Change Wed 16 Mar, 7.30pm. £8 (under

International Women’s Day All over Scotland, various dates Tuesday 8 March marks the 100th annual International Women’s Day and the celebrations are spilling out throughout the month. In Glasgow, as has already been noted on these pages, by far the biggest celebration we’ve heard of is Loop at Tramway (Tue 8 Mar, 10am–11am, free), with the crème de la crème of Scottish artists, writers, musicians and performers taking part in over 100 activities, discussions and performances (names such as Janice Galloway, Daniela Nardini, Cora Bissett and SDT (pictured) are being bandied about). Glasgow Women’s Library, predictably, is going all out, running a Big Women’s Quiz of the Century (with a pleasing BYOB twist) at the CCA (Thu 10 Mar, 7pm, £6/£3), as well as a lecture on the Dalit Women of India (Wed 9 Mar, 6pm, free) and the relaunch of its Women Make History workshops (Thu 3 Mar, 6.30pm, contact 0141 248 9969 for full info on all GWL events.) OxFem (see what they did there?) is putting on a great big Friday night bash to round off the week, with comedy, dance, firebreathing(!) and burlesque (St Aloysius College, Fri 11 Mar, 7pm, £10). Over in Edinburgh, they’re as ever less demonstrative, but what we have managed to find is a corker: the University of Edinburgh International Women’s Day Lecture is on ‘Women and Human Rights’, and the speaker is Irene Khan, former Secretary General of Amnesty International. (Assembly Hall, New College, Tue 8 Mar 6pm, free). However, nobody tops the ladies of Dundee this month: not just a day but an entire festival of workshops, talks, performances, fashion shows, readings, music and comedy. The Dundee Women’s Festival runs in various venues across Juteopolis until Sunday 13 March (fully downloadable programmes from www.d-v-a.org.uk/). (Kirstin Innes)

FREE Allander Record Fair Sat 19 & Sun 20 Mar, 10am–5pm. Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road, Milngavie, 956 6100. Expand your record collection. Spring Fair at Sandyflat Stables Sat 26 Mar, 2pm–4pm. £1. Sandyflat Stables, Caldercuilt Road Summerston, 945 1369. A day of outdoor joys for horse and pony fans and their associates.

Talks FREE The Friday Event Lecture Series: Richard Layzell Fri 4 Mar, 11am–12.45pm. Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street, 332 6535. A lecture exploring ‘truth, fiction, collaboration, space, personal history and humour, through a live experience of time and space and the digital friends of sound and video’.

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FREE RBS 6 Nations Roadshow Sat 5 Mar, 10am–4pm. Glasgow Central Station, Main Concourse 1 Gordon Street, rugby.rbs.co.uk Get a photo with the RBS 6 Nations trophy, win match tickets and meet some of the players.

limited). Mitchell Library, North Street, 353 8000. A panel discussion on the state of the arts and culture in Scotland today. Speakers include Neil Mulholland, Edinburgh College of Art; Nick Higgins, film maker and Sarah Munro, Tramway.

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18s/students/RSGS members free). University of Glasgow, Boyd Orr Building, University Gardens, www.rsgs.org Talk on atmospheric science issues including ozone depletion, global warming and paleoclimatology. Another Book on Mackintosh?! Thu 17 Mar, 7.30pm. £4 (students free). Adelaides, 209 Bath Street, 248 4970. Hard though it may be to believe that the world needs another book on ol’ Charles Rennie, author and historian James Macaulay is here to explain why. FREE The Lazy Sun Thu 17 Mar, 7.30pm. University of Strathclyde Royal College Building, 204 George Street, 950 3000. Dr Andrew Conway explains why that unimaginably hot burning ball of plasma in the heavens is, in fact, an idle workshy git. The Clydebank Blitz Wed 16 Mar, 7.45pm. £4. Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road, Milngavie, 956 6100. Local man Dave Carson talks about the events of 1941. Booking essential. The Queen’s Park Arena Project

Wed 23 Mar, 7.30pm. £5. Fotheringay Centre, Fotheringay Road Pollockshields. Dr Evelyn Silber relates her efforts to restore the Queen’s Park Bandstand to its former glory. FREE Unknown Scottish Photographers: The Role of the Works Photographers Thu 24 Mar,

6pm. Mitchell Library, North Street, 287 2999. Industrial historian John Hume discusses the photographers who worked in and for Scotland’s big firms and factories. Anthony Sattin: The Temptations of Egypt Wed 30 Mar, 6.30pm. £8

(members, students and under-18s free). Eastwood Park Theatre, Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, 577 4970. Anthony Sattin tells of two travellers’ adventures in Egypt in 1849 – Florence Nightingale and Gustave Flaubert.

Workshops FREE Knit Night Thursdays, 6pm. The Yarn Cake, 148 Queen Margaret Drive, 946 5305. Friendly knitting night, all welcome, and there’s tea and cake – what could be lovelier? Millinery Course – Felt Hat Making Sat 5 & Sun 6 Mar,

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Saturdays, 5–26 Mar, 11am. £50. Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, 330 1860. Four-week course hosted in the GSC’s Planetarium taking you through the astronomical features visible in the spring night sky. FREE Pastel Petals Sat 5 Mar, 1pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, Nitshill, 276 9300. Art

class for adults. FREE Telling Tales Mon 7 Mar, 10am. Glasgow Women’s Library, 15 Berkeley Street, 248 9969. A look at the portrayal in women in the tales we use to explain the world to our children. FREE Knitorials Tue 8 Mar, 15 Mar & 22 Mar, 6pm. Tue 29 Mar, 5pm. The Yarn Cake, 148 Queen Margaret Drive, 946 5305. Get advice and help with your knottiest knits. Make a Tote Bag Thu 10 Mar, 1pm. £30. Make It Glasgow, 3 Osborne Street, 07597 122809. Tutoring in sewingmachine basics, making a tote bag with contrasting lining. FREE The Ragged University Thu 10 Mar, 6pm. Mitchell Library, North Street, 287 2999. A practical workshop exploring the structures found in rap and hip hop lyrics. Booking essential. Part of Aye Write! Make a Cushion Cover: Big Flower

Tue 15 Mar, 10am. £30. Make It Glasgow, 3 Osborne Street, 07597 122809. Make a cushion cover and learn quilting techniques. Irish Family History Workshop Sat 19 Mar, 10am. £10. Mitchell Library, North Street, 287 2999. Intro to researching Irish family history. Fabulous Fascinators Tue 22 Mar, 6pm. £30. Make It Glasgow, 3 Osborne Street, 07597 122809. Wedding, prom or big night out? Complete your outfit. FREE GoMA Bites: Creative Drawing Sun 27 Mar, noon. Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, 287 3050. Adult workshop.

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6pm. £12 (students £6). Waverley Gate, 2–4 Waterloo Place, www.girlgeekscotland.co.uk First for 2011 in a series of social and networking dinners for ladies who dig the tech stuff.

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vary. Prices vary. Various Venues, 331 4469. With events including workshops in storytelling, chanting and the history of Islam to two-day spiritual retreats, the festival welcomes guests from across the world to enrich the sense of cultural exchange and promote peace. Snowdrop Walks Fri 4–Sun 6 Mar, 11am. £3. Royal Botanic Garden, Arboretum Place, 248 3937. Guided tour of the specialist collection. Ages 14+. Fundraising Night Fri 4 Mar, 7pm–midnight. £5. The Royal Navy Club, 1 Broughton Road, 07818 401567. Silent auction raising funds for St Columba’s Hospice. Over 18s only; smart dress required. Salsa Buena Social Night Fri 4 Mar, 9.30pm. £5 (£4). Thomas Morton Hall, Ferry Road, Leith, 225 5525. A salsa class with two teachers from Dance Base. High School Hop Sun 6 Mar, 4pm–8pm. £12.50 (students £10). Ghillie Dhu, 2 Rutland Place, 222 9930. Get your Sunday afternoon thrills Sandy and Danny style at Miss Fitz-Poste’s 50s American high school themed event. There are jive dance lessons, vintage hair and make-up from the Beauty School Drop-Outs, burlesque performances, gifts to buy, games, and rockin’ tunes from DJ Lord Holyrude. FREE Open Day at the Melting Pot Tue 8 Mar, 9am–9pm. The Melting Pot, 5 Rose Street, 243 2626. Meet-up and workspace for freelances and home workers. FREE International Women’s Day Networking Event Tue 8 Mar, 6pm. The Melting Pot, 5 Rose Street, 243 2626. Celebrate 100 years of International Women’s Day with some of the Scottish third sector’s most inspiring people. Boys are allowed too. FREE Victoria’s Language Cafe Tue 8 Mar & 22 Mar, 7pm. Victoria, 265 Leith Walk, 555 1638. Meet other people

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www.list.co.uk/aroundtown interested in learning languages. Mary, Queen of Scots and the Birth of James VI Sat 12 & Sun 13

Mar, 11am–3pm. Included in admission: £14 (£11.20; under 16s £7.50). Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, 225 9846. Hear about Mary, Queen of Scots and the birth of her son, James. FREE Bruncheon! Featuring The Sound of Muesli Sat 12 Mar, 11.30am–3pm. Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 30–36 Dalmeny Street, Leith, 555 7100. If you can have a dinner dance, why not a breakfast dance? See Hitlist. FREE Highlights Tours Sat 12 Mar, 2pm & 3pm. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, 75 Belford Road, 624 6200. A tour of the permanent collection.

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Wed 16 Mar, 7pm. £5 (£4; members free). National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, 0300 123 6789. Find out about the work of the Trust founded in the memory of East Lothian conservationist John Muir. Curtain Raisers: Marilyn Thu 17 Mar, 6pm. £5 (under 18s free). Royal Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street, 248 4848. An insight into the current production, Sue Glover’s imagined encounter between Marilyn Monroe and Simone Signoret, and the chance to ask questions. Edinburgh Charity Fashion Show

Fri 18 Mar, 7.30pm & Sat 19 Mar, 7pm (meal at 8pm). £20 on opening night; £100 (students £70) on VIP night. Mansfield Traquair, 15 Mansfield Place, edinburghcharityfashionshow.com. This accomplished student-run show has a student night on the Friday, while Saturday is a black-tie VIP night with charity auction and three-course meal and, of course, each night includes a show of top fashions, with the work of up-andcoming designers being showcased alongside pieces lent from top labels. This year's nominated charity is Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

FREE Remembered Remedies Sat 19 Mar, 10am. Royal Botanic Garden, Arboretum Place, 248 2979. Ethnomedica wants to know all that herbal medicine lore your granny told you. A Great Escape Sat 19 & Sun 20 Mar, 11am–3pm. Included in admission: £14 (£11.20; under 16s £7.50). Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, 225 9846. Living-history event about one of the rare few who have ever managed to escape from Edinburgh Castle. FREE Artist Rooms: Jeff Koons – Curator’s Tour Mon 21 Mar, 12.45pm. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, 75 Belford Road, 624 6200. A tour of the new Artist Rooms exhibition given by one of the curators. Wild Flower Conservation in the National Trust for Scotland Mon 21

Mar, 7.30pm. £5. Royal Botanic Garden, Arboretum Place, 248 2979. With National Conservation Adviser Lindsay Mackinlay. FREE Sofi’s Clothes Swap Wed 23 Mar, 7pm. Sofi’s, 65 Henderson Street Leith, 555 1979. It’s like shopping, but it’s free and there’s a bar – what could be better? Edinburgh Laugh-In Fri 25 Mar, 1.30pm. £8. The Melting Pot, 5 Rose Street, 247 1424. Loosen up your chuckle-muscles with laughter yoga, games and relaxation. Prisoner of the Crown Sat 26 & Sun 27 Mar, 11am–2.30pm. Included in admission: £14 (£11.20; under 16s £7.50). Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, 225 9846. Meet an American prisoner. Charity Firewalk Sat 26 Mar, 7pm. Minimum sponsorship £150. Edinburgh Marriott Hotel, 111 Glasgow Road, 01236 794513. Fundraising event for the Scottish Spina Bifida Association. Walk barefoot and untoasted across 20 foot of smouldering embers. FREE Victoria’s Singles’ Night Sat

26 Mar, 8pm. Victoria, 265 Leith Walk, 555 1638. A bit of light hearted matchmaking fun, with speed dating and the intriguing postman game. Barnardo’s Big 5k Sun 27 Mar, 9am. £10 (children £5). Inverleith Park, Arboretum Place, big5km.co.uk Family charity fun run with a 5k course for adults (and bold children) and a 1k for the kids.

Exhibitions Humanity in War Until Jan 2012, daily 9.45am–4.45pm. Included in admission: £14 (£11.20; under 16s £7.50). National War Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle, 225 4413. New photography exhibition featuring images from the American Civil War right through to present-day conflicts. FREE Shining Lights: The Story of Scotland’s Lighthouses Until Sun 3 Apr, daily 10am–5pm. National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, 0300 123 6789. The story of Scotland’s lighthouses told through giant optics, models and interactive exhibits. FREE Childline Art Exhibition and Auction Mon 7–Thu 10 Mar, 10am–5pm. Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 30–36 Dalmeny Street, Leith, 555 7100. Artists including Damian Callan, Emily Hogarth and Mark Nicholas Edward have donated their work for this exhibition in aid of Childline. The work will be auctioned off at an event on the evening of Thu 10 Mar, 6pm. FREE Spring Flower Show Children’s Exhibition Sat 26 & Sun 27 Mar, 10am–4pm. Royal Botanic Garden, Arboretum Place, 248 2979. See entries for the children’s Eco Schools Daffodil Competition and take part in some hands-on activities.

Fairs FREE Morningside Makers Market Sat 5 Mar, 11am–4pm.

Columcille Centre, 2 Newbattle Terrace, 447 7404. Boutique craft and design market. Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair Sat 5 Mar, 11am–4pm. £2 (£1). Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 30–36 Dalmeny Street, Leith, 555 7100. Vintage fashions and handcrafted accessories from the 1920s to the 1980s. FREE Edinburgh Book Fair Fri 11 Mar, 12pm–7pm. Sat 12 Mar, 10am–5pm. Radisson Blu Hotel, 80 High Street,557 9797. Antiquarian and secondhand books, maps and prints. Scottish Motorcycle Show Sat 12 & Sun 13 Mar, 9am–5pm. £12–£16 (seniors £7–£10; under 16s free). Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, 335 6200. Restored bikes, manufacturers’ displays, a classic bike pavilion, a wall of death, kids’ events and the first round of the Scottish Supermoto. Car parking £4. FREE Ghillie Dhu Makers Market Sat 19 Mar, 10am–3pm. Ghillie Dhu, 2 Rutland Place, 222 9930. Designs by independent makers and artists. FREE Out of the Blue Flea Market Sat 19 Mar, 10am–3pm. Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 30–36 Dalmeny Street, Leith, 555 7100. Bargain buys including furniture, clothes, books and music.

Sport Scotland v Italy Sat 19 Mar, 2.30pm.

£33–£77. Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn Street Murrayfield, 346 5000. RBS 6 Nations international match.

Talks FREE Artists’ Books in Focus Thu 3 Mar, 11.30am. Dean Gallery, 73 Belford Road, 624 6200. Explore the works of Miró, Léger and Le Corbusier. Booking essential. FREE Textile, Silver, Wood: Artist Talk Thu 3 Mar, 5.30pm. Danish Cultural Institute, 3 Doune Terrace, 225 7189. Artist talk.

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AroundTown Alex Hibbert: The Long Haul Thu 3 Mar, 7.30pm. £8 (students/under 18s/RSGS members free). Appleton Tower, University Of Edinburgh Crichton Street, 650 8445. Account of a gruelling Antarctic mission completed in 2008. Please note this replaces the Patrick Woodhead talk previously scheduled to take place on this date. FREE The Edinburgh Vermeer Fri 4 Mar, 12.45pm. Weston Link, Hawthornden Lecture Theatre National Gallery, the Mound, 624 6560. An analysis of Vermeer’s Christ in the House of Martha and Mary. The Young Vermeer in Context Sat 5 Mar, 2pm. £12 (£10). National Gallery of Scotland, The Mound, 624 6200. Study afternoon with experts from the Royal Picture Gallery in the Hague, the National Gallery of Ireland and the National Galleries of Scotland’s own curators. Booking essential. FREE Southside Story Sun 6 Mar, noon. Holyrood Park, 652 8150. A guided walk taking in the history of the south side of Edinburgh. FREE August Sander: Look, Observe, Think Mon 7 Mar, 12.45pm. National Gallery of Scotland, The Mound, 624 6200. Robin Gillanders explores the German artist’s approach to portraiture. Daniel Maudlin: The Highland House Transformed Mon 7 Mar,

6.30pm. £5 (students £2.50). The Glasite Meeting House, 33 Barony Street, ahss.org.uk/events Architectural historian Daniel Maudlin discusses the changing face of Highland domestic architecture. Photonics in Astronomy Mon 7 Mar, 7.30pm. £3 (£1.50). Royal Observatory Visitor Centre, Blackford Hill, 668 8404. How new discoveries in telecommunications can revolutionise astronomical instruments.

FREE Never Again: The Festival of Britain and Modern Art, 1951 Tue 8 Mar, 12.45pm. National Gallery of Scotland, The Mound, 624 6200. Talk on the development of the post-war visual art scene in Britain. FREE The World of Islam and the West Tue 8 Mar, 5.30pm. Playfair Library, Old College, South Bridge, edinburgh-university-35.eventbrite.com. Subtitled ‘the view from Beirut, Boston, Cairo, Cambridge, Edinburgh, and Washington DC’, this panel discussion features academics from around the globe. FREE University of Edinburgh International Women’s Day Lecture

Tue 8 Mar, 6pm. Assembly Hall, New College, 1 Mound Place, equalitydiversity@ed.ac.uk. Lecture on ‘Women and Human Rights’ from Irene Khan, former Secretary General of Amnesty International. FREE Conservation Stories: Making the Lights Shine Fri 11 Mar, 2pm & 3.15pm. National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, 0300 123 6789. Find out about the conservation work that went into making the current lighthouse exhibition. FREE Edinburgh Forteans Tue 8 Mar, 7.30pm. The Bongo Club, Moray House, 37 Holyrood Road, 558 7604. Ewan Irvine presents a talk entitled ‘Medium’. A New Era in Radio Astronomy

Mon 14 Mar, 7.30pm. £3 (£1.50). Royal Observatory Visitor Centre, Blackford Hill, 668 8404. Vinod Arumguam examines the importance of radio astronomy. FREE Edinburgh Skeptics Thu 17 Mar, 7.30pm. The Bongo Club, Moray House, 37 Holyrood Road, 558 7604. Professor Roger Downie of the University Glasgow gives a talk on animal testing at

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the meeting for rational thinkers. RSPB Indoor Meeting Tue 15 Mar, 7.30pm. £2. Edinburgh Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus, 466 7163. Talk entitled ‘Birds of the Esk Valley’. FREE Panel Discussion: The Future of Libaries Thu 17 Mar, 6pm. National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, 623 3918. A discussion based around the role of libraries in the 21st century. FREE Painted Faces in Renaissance Europe Thu 17 Mar, 6pm. National Gallery of Scotland, the Mound, 624 6200. Make-up and ideals of beauty as depicted in paintings from the Renaissance. FREE La Luzerne, Saint-Denis by Georges Seurat Fri 18 Mar, 12.45pm. National Gallery of Scotland, the Mound, 624 6200. Art historian Belinda Thomson gives a talk on the technique that was variously known as pointillism or divisionism.

(members £15). Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43–45 High Street, 556 9579. Workshop looking at story-collecting in a community. Lichen Identification Sun 13 Mar, 10am–4pm. £45 (members £40.50). Royal Botanic Garden, Arboretum Place, 248 2937. Lab-based sessions introducing participants to the basic features of lichens and how to identify them. Booking essential.

The Hidden Universe Revealed: Computing in Astronomy Mon 21

Aromatherapy for Children and Babies Sun 13 Mar, 10am. £85. Gillis

Mar, 7.30pm. £3 (£1.50). Royal Observatory Visitor Centre, Blackford Hill, 668 8404. Find out how supercomputers can enable astronomers to investigate the big questions.

Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, 337 1890. Learn the techniques of aromatherapy with a special focus on safe use with children and babies. Dr Sketchy’s Anti-Art School Sun 13 Mar, 3pm. £7 (£6). The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. Where cabaret meets life drawing – the models are burlesque divas, strapping hunks of manhood and circus freaks. Win alcohol and fancy art supply prizes.

Never Let the Facts Get in the Way of a Good Story: Memory, History, Authenticity and Truth Thu 24 Mar,

6pm. £5. Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43 High Street, 228 1155. Curator Andy Brydon and artist Andrew Brooks discuss the creation of memories in cities, in the final event in the Edinburgh Lectures’ ‘Talking Cities’ programme. Curator’s Choice: The Chambers Woodblock Collection Fri 25 Mar, 2pm. £5 (£4; members free). National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, 0300 123 6789. Talk on a collection of 1860s wood engravings commissioned to illustrate Chambers’ Encyclopaedia. FREE National Gallery Highlights Tour Sat 26 Mar, 2pm & 3pm. National Gallery of Scotland, the Mound, 624 6200. Highlights tour focusing on key paintings from the National Collection. Pride and Patronage – The Art of Commissioning Mon 28 Mar, 5.30pm.

£5 (students £2.50). The Glasite Meeting House, 33 Barony Street, ahss.org.uk /events Simon Groom, director of modern and contemporary art at the National Galleries of Scotland, discusses commissioning contemporary art, with special reference to Jupiter Artland. The Night Sky in Summer Mon 28 Mar, 6.30pm. £3 (children £1.50). Royal Observatory Visitor Centre, Blackford Hill, 668 8404. Stargazing session. FREE Karla Black: Scotland + Venice 2011 Tue 29 Mar, 11.45am–12.30pm. National Gallery of Scotland, the Mound, 624 6200. Karla Black discusses her work made to represent Scotland at the Venice Biennale this June with the director of the Fruitmarket Gallery, Fiona Bradley.

Workshops Chinese Woodblock Printing Sat 5 &

Edinburgh’s Middle Eastern Festival of Spirituality and Peace has been going since 2004 and, while it’s always been quietly relevant to world events, its timing this year seems serendipitous. Two events in particular stand out: Iran: Dictatorship or Democracy?, with lead speaker Professor Ali Ansari (pictured), and Forum on State of Power in the Modern Middle East, with Professor Anoush Ehteshami, looking at the fluidity of power lines between the various states. Full info at www.mesp.org.uk ■ Iran: Dictatorship or Democracy: Wed 9 Mar; Forum on States of Power, Sat 12 Mar, both at Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, £5/£3 from 6.30pm 42 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

Sun 6 Mar & Sat 12 Mar, 10am–4pm. £95 (members £85.50). Royal Botanic Garden, Inverleith Row, 248 2937. Suzanne Chong teaches a course over two weekends introducing students to the basic techniques of woodblock printing. Booking essential. FREE Flowers of the Highlands in Clay Sat 5 Mar, 10.30am & 1.30pm. City Art Centre, 2 Market Street, 529 3993. Take inspiration from the current exhibition to make flowers from clay with artist Lynda Frame. Booking essential. Adults’ Wet-Felted Tea Cosy Workshop Sun 6 Mar, 1pm. £45. Kiss

the Fish Studios, 9 Dean Park Street, Stockbridge, 332 8912. Join expert crafter Naomi Crowley to learn felt making, employing what you’ve learned to make a felted tea cosy. Includes tea and cakes at break time. FREE Discovering Family History at NLS Wed 9 Mar, 6pm. National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge,

623 3918. Delve into your family’s past as NLS reveals research techniques in this practical workshop. Includes a short tour of the library. Please book. FREE The Drawing Room Thu 10 Mar, 5.30pm. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, 75 Belford Road, 624 6200. Monthly artist-led experimental drawing sessions inspired by works in the collection. All materials are provided. Please book in advance. Landscape and Identity in Storytelling Sat 12 Mar, 2pm. £17.50

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Mondays, 14 Mar–2 May, 6pm. £60. Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 30–36 Dalmeny Street, Leith, 555 7100. Beginners’ group class in the harmonica. Beginner Group Guitar Lesson

Tuesdays, 15 Mar–3 May, 6pm. £60. Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 30–36 Dalmeny Street, Leith, 555 7100. Learn your first riffs, chords and songs on acoustic or electric guitar. Theatre Class: Marilyn Wed 16 Mar, 10.30am. £5. Royal Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street, 248 4848. Learn more about the company’s current production, Sue Glover’s Marilyn, including its origins and inspirations in a theatre class led by Owen Dudley Edwards, theatre expert and historian. FREE Easel Sketching in the Gallery Thu 17 & Fri 18 Mar, 2pm. National Gallery of Scotland, The Mound, 624 6200. Led by artist Damian Callan. these sketch sessions cover a different subject each month, and sometimes a live model. Saturday Could Be Creative Writing Day Sat 19 Mar, 10.15am. £12

(£10). National Gallery of Scotland, The Mound, 624 6560. A tour of works from the permanent collection followed by a creative writing workshop. Naturally Inspired: Eco Stories Sat 19 Mar, 10.30am–4.30pm. £32 (£26). Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43–45 High Street, 556 9579. Workshop explaining how storytelling can help to engage all ages with the natural world. Includes a two-mile landscape walk. Begin to Crochet Sun 20 Mar, 10.30am–4pm. £45 (£40). Gorgie City Farm, 51 Gorgie Road, 337 4202. Learn the basics of crochet with Janet RenoufMiller – enough to enable you to continue the hobby alone or join a group – including yarns, stitches, principles and how to follow a pattern. Introduction to Etching Sat 26 & Sun 27 Mar, 10am–5.30pm. £145 (£97). Edinburgh Printmakers, 23 Union Street, 557 2479. Learn from members of Edinburgh Printmakers how to work directly onto metal plates to develop beautiful and experimental etchings. Saturday Life Drawing Class Sat 26 Mar, 10.30am & 2pm. £10 (£8). National Gallery of Scotland, the Mound, 624 6200. See how others have portrayed the human body, then try it yourself, drawing from a live model. All materials are supplied. No experience necessary. Choose from a morning or afternoon session.

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FirstWrites INTRODUCING DEBUT AUTHORS

Gary Shteyngart Born in Leningrad in 1972, this New Yorker has penned some amusing and perceptive novels about the clash of cultures. Bone up on the excellent likes of Absurdistan before you go. Part of Aye Write!. See feature, page 44. Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Sat 5 Mar.

Alexander McCall Smith Two events to launch AMS’s latest, with wine, cake and a choir in Edinburgh. St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, Fri 4 Mar; Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Sat 5 Mar, as part of Aye Write!.

Helen Fitzgerald The Glasgowbased Aussie author discusses her work, which includes My Last Confession and Amelia O’Donohue is SO Not a Virgin. Ramshorn Theatre, Glasgow, Wed 30 Mar.

Mark Millar With the big screen success of Wanted and Kick-Ass behind him, the List Hot 100 topper chats about the wild universe of Millarworld. Part of Aye Write!. Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Mon 7 Mar.

Jackie Kay An accomplished fiction writer and poet, Kay will be talking here about her superb memoir from last year, Red Dust Road, which followed the journey to finding her real parents. Part of Aye Write!. Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Sun 6 Mar. Sarah Waters Glamour mag’s current writer of the year, Waters is in the curious position of having all of her novels adapted for the screen – The Little Stranger is next. Part of Aye Write!. Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Sat 5 Mar.

Dorian Lynskey Lynskey lets us hear some social landscape-changing protest tunes from his book, 33 Revolutions Per Minute. See review, page 45. Faber; Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Wed 9 Mar, as part of Aye Write!.

StAnza Another excellent line-up for the annual poetry fest, including Don Paterson, John Burnside, Jenny Lindsay, Kevin MacNeil and Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson (pictured). Byre Theatre, St Andrews, Wed 16–Sun 20 Mar. Sara Paretsky A kind-of post-Aye Write! festival event with the author of the private eye VI Warshawski books. Fellow crime writer Denise Mina will be doing the interrogating. Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Mon 21 Mar.

Spalding Gray: Stories Left to Tell Tribute to the multi-disciplinary artist, founder of the Wooster Group, and star of the 1987 one-man monologue movie, Swimming to Cambodia. Tramway, Glasgow, Thu 24 Mar.

Our new series of Q&As with debut authors kicks off with ALISON GANGEL whose memoir details the hard knock life of growing up in care in 1970s Glasgow Can you give us five words to describe The Sun Hasn’t Fallen from the Sky? Funny, restrained, powerful, optimistic, unsentimental. Or ‘gleaming gem of a memoir’. Which author should be more famous than they are now? Bernard MacLaverty. Beautiful writing that can stop you in your tracks. What was the first book you read? Can’t really remember but it was bound to be something by Enid Blyton. What was the last book you read? One Day by David Nicholls. I was impressed with the skilful treatment of the structure and the authenticity of the relationships. Which book makes you cry? Don’t cry easily, especially if I feel I’m being manipulated by the writer. I found Mister Pip by Lloyd Jones very moving and some of the scenes stayed with me for a long time afterwards. Which dead author do you wish was still alive today? George Eliot for Silas Marner, one of my all-time favourite books. What plans do you have for book number two? Already made a dent in it; just trying to sort out getting a bit of time away from full-time teaching work to have enough ‘headspace’ to do it justice. (Interview by Brian Donaldson) ■ The Sun Hasn’t Fallen from the Sky is out now published by Bloomsbury. Gangel appears at Aye Write!, Sat 5 Mar. 3–31 March 2011 THE LIST 43

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CULTURE CLASH Critical acclaim has followed the super-modest Gary Shteyngart ever since his 2002 debut. Brian Donaldson talks to an urbane American-Russian with a stash of wit and wisdom in his locker ary Shteyngart is on the phone while taking a cab to a meeting at Columbia University, where he teaches writing. He breaks off to pay the driver, whose roots are unclear but, given that this is New York, could be anything from a Berliner to Bangladeshi. Shteyngart chats and talks as he wanders towards his workplace, noting the myriad nationalities represented at his faculty: ‘I’m walking around the campus and everyone seems to be from somewhere else; I’m passing the engineering building now and everyone there is from an Asian part of the world.’ Issues of nationality and identity beat in the heart of Shteyngart's writing with his three books to date, The Russian Debutante’s Handbook, Absurdistan and Super Sad True Love Story. And little wonder. Born in 1972 in Leningrad (which he prefers to call St Leninsburg) to an engineer father and pianist mother, he spent the first seven years of his life there before moving with the family to seek fortune and freedom in the USA. There is no discernible trace of it now, but Shteyngart only lost his thick Russian accent in his teenage years. Now he speaks with the same urbane chatty wit undercut by flecks of selfdoubt of his fellow Jewish Manhattanite humourist, Woody Allen. ‘I have a love/hate relationship with just about everything, but certainly with America,’ he states. ‘It’s interesting when you see something on the way up and see it on the way down and those feelings are different. In a relationship someone

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is always in charge and dominant and that’s how it feels with the US; it’s like a very powerful girlfriend who has been brought down to size, and I kind of feel sorry for her.’ He may have settled very comfortably into his role as a leading light on the New York books scene, but does he ever wonder what life might have been like had his family stayed put in the USSR? ‘Hopefully I would have become a very powerful oligarch. I do wonder because, as with most American writers, I’m a physically weak liberal arts person but had I been living in that harsh society would I have been conditioned

‘THE US IS LIKE A VERY POWERFUL GIRLFRIEND WHO HAS BEEN BROUGHT DOWN TO SIZE’ and become a real bastard? Maybe. I’ve always liked airplanes, so like certain oligarchs such as Berezovsky, I would have tried to buy up all the “babyflots”, the small air operators, and turned them into one large miserable airline.’ Russian air travel’s loss is American literature’s gain, as Shteyngart is clearly one of his adopted homeland’s rising stars. Described in one review as an ‘antic, supercaffeinated’ writer (‘yeah, I’ll take that’), his plot synopses alone set the mind whirring. In Absurdistan, we

meet amateur rapper Misha Vainberg (aka Snack Daddy), the dangerously overweight son of the 1238th richest man in Russia, who is unwittingly made minister of multicultural affairs by a warlord in a little-known but oilrich state. Last year’s Super Sad True Love Story is set in the near future where an increasingly illiterate USA is about to topple into oblivion while the blissfully ignorant Lenny Abramov continues to work on a project where the disgustingly rich can be made immortal. Billed as one of The New Yorker magazine’s 20 names under the age of 40 to watch (he currently has one year of his 30s left), his books have been almost universally lauded. Like a fashion mag where you have to fight through an acre of glossy adverts before landing on the first bit of journalism, the paperback editions of his novels are rammed with page after page of critical acclaim. ‘I’m still shocked and sometimes almost a little disappointed that the satirists aren’t saying, “Oh my god, I can’t believe he’s writing this crap.” Whenever I write anything the first thing my dad says will be, “Is this going to be good for the Jews?” I think, “Is it going to be good for anybody?” and expect derision. But a lot of people seem to be catching on to what I’m doing.’ Shteyngart appears at Aye Write! on Sat 5 Mar; Super Sad True Love Story is published by Granta.

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DAVID BADDIEL The Death of Eli Gold (Fourth Estate) ●●●●● A comic meditation on the death of ‘the world’s greatest living writer’, the destructive selfishness of male desire and the passing of the ‘great man’ as a species, David Baddiel’s fourth novel further explores his preoccupations with love, sex and commitment from multiple viewpoints. You soon intuit that the narrative is essentially dictated by the eponymous, coma-held Eli Gold, an American literary leviathan in the vein of Bellow, Roth and Updike, whose cultural prominence and libidinous insatiability has ruined the lives of his various wives and children. But the novel reads less as an elegy for a succumbing übermensch in a New York hospital than a cautionary tale for all pornography-corrupted, middle-aged wrecks like Harvey, son of Eli’s third marriage. Harvey’s is only one perspective though, alongside that of Eli’s infirm first wife, the nine-yearold daughter of his final marriage, and a vengeance-seeking former brother-in-law. Baddiel clearly retains a regard for the old bastard and the supremacy of great art, but his heart lies firmly with those cast off; Eli’s ironic wit is less amusing than Harvey’s grasping weaknesses, the father’s tragedy less noble than that of the pathetic son. If Baddiel had perhaps stayed the course, opted neither for love nor literature, and forsaken a rather dissatisfying ending featuring a presidential cameo, it might have made for a more memorable book. The most compelling passages remain the most tantalisingly opaque, specifically the notes of a police interrogation surrounding a suicide pact, where Baddiel reveals more and yet somehow less of Eli’s conscience; far less than the author permits himself. (Jay Richardson) ALLEGORICAL TALE

KEVIN BROCKMEIER The Illumination (Jonathan Cape) ●●●●● The Illumination is an intriguing third novel from Arkansas author Kevin Brockmeier. Shot through with chilling and fantastical nuances, this enlightened rumination focuses on our relationships with illness, pain, mortality and each other. Set against the backdrop of a global supernatural phenomenon wherein light radiates from every ailment and injury – from the dim-lit sliver of a hang-nail to the glaring sunburst of terminal cancer – this tale spans several protagonists including a missionary, bullied child and homeless bookseller. Each of these character studies is dove-tailed into a poetic conclusion, and linked together by a journal of love-notes. Brockmeier’s third-person narratives are scattered with intimate proclamations from the ever-present book of love, which always come as a welcome relief. These gentle notes instil a sense of humour and hope in a world that is full of darkness even when it is bathed in light. (Nicola Meighan)

FAMILY DRAMA

KAREN RUSSELL Swamplandia! (Chatto & Windus) ●●●●● A debut novel from another one of those cleverclever New Yorker magazine’s ‘20 under 40’ types that we just have to be reading, the premise of Swamplandia! is certainly attention-grabbing. Teenager Ava Bigtree has just lost her mother to cancer, a traumatic event in itself, but more so when she is then left in charge of the Bigtree’s company. But this is no ordinary family-run business: the clan own an alligator-wrestling theme park in the Florida Everglades. Although Russell possesses a light wit, some passages aim for profundity, but come across as lumpen: ‘the Beginning of the End can feel a lot like the middle when you are living in it’ we are told at the start while later, ‘what I did next was all instinct as if my muscles were staging a coup’. Russell’s previous publication, St Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves was a delicious short story collection, from which this novel has evolved. Stretched to its very limit at times, the tale would have benefitted from staying exactly where it was. (Brian Donaldson)

SOCIAL DRAMA

MUSIC HISTORY

STEPHEN KELMAN

DORIAN LYNSKEY

Pigeon English (Bloomsbury) ●●●●●

33 Revolutions Per Minute (Faber) ●●●●●

Penned with that unburdened lightness of touch perhaps only a writer who never believed his words would make it to print can muster, it’s not difficult to see why Stephen Kelman’s debut sparked off a 12way publisher bidding war. Harrison Opoku is an 11-year-old Ghanaian immigrant who lives in a derelict inner-city London tower block with his mum and sister. Following the fatal ‘chooking’ (stabbing) of a schoolmate, he launches his own investigation into the murder, while observing with hilarious and touching naivety the peculiarities of sink-estate life and its ubiquitous characters: local gang members, assorted alkies, even the manky pigeon that visits his balcony (and adopts a guardian angel-like stance). An innocent abroad who draws Adidas stripes on his pound-store trainers and dreams of a simplistic, football-friendly heaven, Opoku’s plight is both heartwarming and heartbreaking, as his actions unwittingly speed the inevitable cruel crash of manhood into his quietly contented world. (Malcolm Jack)

While acknowledging that the protest song has its roots way before the 20th century, music journo Lynskey kicks off his extensive history book in 1939 because ‘that is where things get interesting’. This was the year of Grapes of Wrath, Gone with the Wind, British appeasement, and the climax of the Spanish Civil War. It’s also the moment when a 23-year-old Billie Holiday crooned ‘Strange Fruit’, delivering a tune about lynching straight to the doors of the masses. From there, he gives us detailed chapters about Woody Guthrie, Gil Scott-Heron, Fela Kuti, The Clash, Public Enemy and Green Day, including a cage-rattling section on the ‘puzzling politics’ of John Lennon. Even with a book of such breadth and heft (the index closes proceedings on page 843), it’s never going to please everyone. Wisely, Lynskey has sought to undercut the inevitable whining with an appendix of a further ‘One Hundred Songs Not Mentioned in the Text’. (Brian Donaldson) 3–31 March 2011 THE LIST 45

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MARK MILLAR & STEVE MCNIVEN Nemesis (Titan) ●●●●● Mark Millar took the top spot in The List’s Hot 100 at the end of 2010 and with the release of Nemesis in hardback you can see why. It’s a fullthrottle thrill ride boasting some of Millar’s most audacious action set pieces to date and with a title character who is nothing less than a suave bastard. Very much the antiBatman, our bored multi-millionaire playboy has used his resources to become the world’s ultimate criminal, leaving a body count that hits the 100s (if not 1000s) in his wake, before locking horns with Washington’s top cop in a vicious battle of wits. Packed with profanity, ultra-violence and immorality, there’s so much forward momentum that you hurtle past any implausibilities in the plot. The writing is sharp and focussed and never takes its foot off the accelerator and while there is a certain gratuitousness in places, it’s all told with a knowing wink and a crooked smile. Despite his brash writing style, Millar never treats his readers like idiots and signs off with a sting in the tail that leaves things open for another series. Even under all that gore, Steven McNiven’s art is still utterly gorgeous. Wholesale destruction has never looked so good. (Henry Northmore)

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Events are listed by date, then city. Submit listings at least fourteen days before publication to books@list.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Laura Ennor.

Thursday 3

Glasgow FREE Poetry Discussion Group Mitchell Library, North Street, 287 2999. 6pm. Lively and informal monthly discussions of poetry.

Edinburgh FREE Beyond the Corporation National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, 623 3918. 6pm. David Erdal’s latest book discusses stories of success in a number of different companies. Places must be reserved in advance by visiting www.nls.uk/events/booking or by phone. FREE Young Edinburgh Writers Launch: Muffins and Musings

Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton’s Close, Canongate, 557 2876. 6pm. The city’s teenage writing collective launches its first ever book with music, poetry, stories – and of course tasty muffins. Please RSVP to reception@spl.org.uk. FREE Gillian Galbraith Blackhall Library, 56 Hillhouse Road, 529 5595. 6.30–7.30pm. Crime writer Galbraith reads from and discusses her work on a short library tour. FREE Sara Sheridan: Secret of the Sands Blackwells, 53–59 South Bridge, 622 8222. 6.30pm. Have a glass of wine to celebrate the launch of Sara Sheridan’s new novel Secret of the Sands.

Friday 4

Glasgow Aye Write! Mitchell Library, North

Street, 353 8000. Times vary. Prices vary. Hosted by the city’s magnificent Mitchell Library, Glasgow’s book festival offers a feast of book-related events. The first day’s offering includes readings and discussion from South African writers Kevin Bloom and Peter Harris (6pm), a session with Graeme Garden of 70s comedy plonkers The Goodies (7.30pm) and dizzying displays of rhyming flair at the Scottish Poetry Slam Championship Final (9pm). Reading the Leaves Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, 42 Otago Lane, 357 4524. 8pm. £2. Join guest writers for an evening of poetry and creative writing.

Edinburgh Polly’s Pink Pyjamas Christ Church, Morningside Road, 667 3633. 3.30–5pm. £3 per child. Songs, stories and activities from author Vivian French. Ages 3+. Tickets available from The Edinburgh Bookshop (447 1917).

With history being made all around us in north Africa and the Middle East, the books which reflect those seismic upheavals in Libya, Egypt, Bahrain and beyond will no doubt be in the throes of getting commissioned as we speak. For this month, it’s time to reflect on troubles which have been hitting the headlines for a little longer. Dead Men Risen: The Welsh Guards and the Real Story of Britain’s War in Afghanistan (Quercus) by Toby Harnden (pictured) is the inside story of a notorious tour of duty from 2009 while our former man in Moscow, Rodric Braithwaite, brings fresh insight into the conflict which helped destabilise the Soviet empire with Afgantsy: The Russians in Afghanistan 1979–89 (Profile). The erudite Scottish historian Niall Ferguson identifies the six factors (including science, medicine and the work ethic) which led to the West dominating the world for so long in Civilization: The West and the Rest (Allen Lane). Less of a history book and more of a crystal-ball ‘what if’ affair is The Prime Ministers Who Never Were (Biteback) from Francis Beckett. What if Neil Kinnock had won the 1992 General Election: would things have been ‘alriiiiight’ as he over-triumphantly told that ill-fated Sheffield rally? How would Britain have got on in WW2 with Lord Halifax at the helm rather than Churchill? Would the New Labour project have gone down the same road to war with John Smith steering the ship? All intriguing and entertaining, if arguably pointless questions. (Brian Donaldson) 46 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

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An Evening with Alexander McCall Smith St Mary’s Cathedral,

23 Palmerston Place, 07962 219446. 7.30pm. £10. Discussion, wine and cake to launch AMS’s new No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency novel, The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party. Also performing are the St Mary’s Cathedral Choir. The event is to raise funds for future musical projects.

Livingston West Lothian Write! Howden Park

Centre, Howden, 01506 777666. 7pm. £3; performers free. An evening of poetry, readings and storytelling, hosted by Alan Bissett and featuring West Lothian writers. Those wishing to perform should prepare a piece of at least six minutes, and inform the Box Office when they book a free performer’s ticket.

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Street, 353 8000. Times vary. Prices vary. Start day two of Aye Write! with either Alexander McCall Smith discussing his latest No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency title, or

writer/comedian Des Dillon on his intense new portrayal of a recovering alcoholic (both 10.30am). Later on, guests include philosopher Mary Warnock (12.30pm), food writer Nell Nelson (12.30pm), cartoonist Steve Bell (2pm), Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan (2pm), witty New York scribe Gary Shteyngart (3.30pm; see feature, page 44), Barry Cryer discussing Kenny Everett (3.30pm), Maxine Hong Kingstone (5pm) and a special World Book Night event with Sarah Waters (8.30pm). FREE World Book Night Waterstone’s, 153–157 Sauchiehall Street, 332 9105. 7–9pm. Special late event to mark World Book Night, with signings by local authors Caro Ramsay, J David Simons and Alex Gray, refreshments and prizes to be won.

Kirkintilloch FREE World Book Night William Patrick Library, 2–4 West High Street, 775 4524. 2.30pm. A celebration of World Book Night with soprano Catriona Morison, author Doug Johnstone and Charlie and the Bachelors jazz band.

Milngavie FREE World Book Night Milngavie Library, Allander Road, 956 2776. 2.30pm. Local author Leela Soma gives away 48 copies of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s award-winning Half of a Yellow Sun in celebration of World Book Night.

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Aye Write! Mitchell Library, North

Street, 353 8000. Times vary. Prices vary. Day three starts with collaborating poets Hamish Whyte and Diana Hendry (noon) and continues with such nonfiction writers as historian Alistair Moffat (1.30pm), Adam Smith biographer Nicholas Phillipson (1.30pm) and political commentator Peter Hennessy (3pm). There are also appearances from Jackie Kay (3pm), Michael Frayn (6.30pm) and Claire Tomalin (5pm).

Edinburgh FREE Spark! Creativity Showcase The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6–8.30pm. Open session for musicians, songwriters, poets, storytellers and performers of any kind, all hosted by William Douglas.

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Aye Write! Mitchell Library, North

Street, 353 8000. Times vary. Prices vary. Today’s highlights include a session on the making of the BBC’s Human Planet series (6pm), a delve into some literary carcrashes with Robin Ince’s Bad Book Club (6pm), this year’s Tannahill Lecture, which is delivered by Allan Guthrie, Denise Mina and Louise Welsh (7.30pm) and a chat and Q&A session with graphic novelist and Kick-Ass creator Mark Millar (7.30pm). FREE Telling Tales Glasgow Women’s Library, 15 Berkeley Street, 248 9969. 10am. An event aimed at counteracting the negative portrayal of women in fairy tells, from wicked witches to evil stepmothers.

Edinburgh FREE Blackwell Book Quiz Blackwells, 53–59 South Bridge, 622 8201. 6pm. Teams of up to five members welcome. Please arrive for 5.45pm. FREE Getting Started at NLS National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, 623 3918. 6pm. Find out how to register, seek out specific books and peek inside the Reading Rooms, then enjoy a lifetime of reading books free of charge.

Tuesday 8

Glasgow Aye Write! Mitchell Library, North

Street, 353 8000. Times vary. Prices vary. The festival continues with a discussion of The Future of Capitalism with economists Ha-Joon Chang, Andrews Simms and Anatole Kaletsky (6pm), two

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Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton’s Close, Canongate, 557 2876. 7.30pm. £5 (£3). The two very original young Scotland-based poets are up for discussion.

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The School of Poets Scottish Poetry

Glasgow

Library, 5 Crichton’s Close, Canongate, 557 2876. 7pm. £2 for a taster session; annual membership £10 (£5). Monthly workshop-type poetry session aiming to encourage and develop writing skills. Beginners and more experienced writers are equally welcome. You can attend any session as a taster, and if you like it, join up for the year.

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Street, 353 8000. Times vary. Prices vary. Among other events, Dorian Lynskey discusses his history of protest music (6pm; see review, page 45), Sarah Brown talks of life Behind the Black Door – of Number 10, that is – (6pm), and Stuart Kelly muses on the persistent legacy of Sir Walter Scott (7.30pm).

Edinburgh FREE Discovering Family History at NLS National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, 623 3918. 6pm. NLS reveals geneaology research techniques in this practical workshop. Includes a short tour of the library. Booking essential. Café Voices: Life in Stories and Art

Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43–45 High Street, 556 9579. 7pm. £4. A relaxed evening of storytelling, poetry and song organised by the Connecting Voices project. This time around, it’s hosted by Mary Kenny and focuses on her exhibition About Face. Poetry Association of Scotland: Kona McPhee & Andy Jackson

Dundee FREE Three Crime Writers Central Library, The Wellgate, 01392 431500. 7–8.30pm. Karen Campbell, Alex Gray and Caro Ramsey are the three in question. Part of Dundee Women’s Festival.

Friday 11

Glasgow

Street, 353 8000. Times vary. Prices vary. Brooke Magnanti (better known to most as Belle de Jour) reflects on the ethics of online identities in the age of digital social media (6pm); Niall Ferguson examines the West’s shaky position as world leader (6pm); Rodge Glass discusses his first graphic novel (6pm); St Mungo’s Mirrorball presents a special festival edition of the regular open mic session (7.30pm); and you can round off the day by taking on an elite squad of highly trained librarians in the big Aye Write! ‘Literally Quizzical’ book quiz (8pm).

353 8000. Times vary. Prices vary. Today’s programme includes Anthea Bell discussing Stefan Zweig and her translations of both his work and the Asterix books (3.30pm); philosopher Julian Baggini on new work of scepticism, The Ego Trick (6pm); actor and born raconteur John Cairney on luvvie life (7.30pm); respected political and social commentators Polly Toynbee and David Walker on the last Labour government (7.30pm); and Christopher Brookmyre and Billy Franks teaming up for a raucous night of tales and tunes (9pm).

Edinburgh

Nothing But . . . Poems by Seamus Heaney Scottish Poetry Library, 5

FREE Edinburgh Book Fair Radisson Blu Hotel, 80 High Street, 01356 650278. Noon–7pm. Dealers from throughout Scotland sell antiquarian and second hand books, maps and prints.

Crichton’s Close, Canongate, 557 2876. 6–7.30pm. £5 (£3). Relaxed poetry group focusing on the poems of Seamus Heaney. No previous knowledge required. FREE Readeasy Writers’ Group The Forest Café, 3 Bristo Place, 220 4538. 6–9pm. A fun, welcoming and constructive environment in which to try out new writing in front of a friendly audience of fellow writers. Email your piece (max 500 words) to inkyfingersedinburgh@gmail .com to get involved. FREE Doug Johnstone Blackwell, 53–62 South Bridge, 622 8222. 6.30pm. The celebrated Scottish author, journalist and musician introduces his third novel, Smokeheads. Ticketed event. FREE Gillian Galbraith Ratho Library, 6 School Wynd, Ratho, 333 5297. 6.30–7.30pm. See Thu 3.

Aye Write! Mitchell Library, North Street,

Books

including Ossian scholar Allan Burnett (12.30pm), living legend Alasdair Gray (2pm), science fiction writers Iain M Banks & Ken MacLeod (2pm), biographer Michael Holroyd (3.30pm), artist David Shrigley (5pm) and musician James Yorkston (7pm).

Edinburgh FREE Edinburgh Book Fair Radisson Blu Hotel, 80 High Street, 01356 650278. 10am–5pm. See Fri 11. FREE Arno Camenisch & Donal McLaughlin Word Power Books, 43–45 West Nicolson Street, 662 9112. 2pm. A reading from Swiss poet Camenisch, who writes in both German and RhaetoRomanic (the fourth official language of Switzerland), and Scottish short story writer and translator (from German), McLaughlin.

Sunday 13

Glasgow Words Per Minute The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, 565 1000. 2–4pm. £4. Monthly spoken word, music, film and performance night run by Glasgow-based writer-performers Kirsty Logan, Helen Sedgwick and Kirstin Innes.

The Petal Garden of King Shubash

Edinburgh

Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43–45 High Street, 556 9579. 7pm. £8 (£6). A story of wit, love and deceit as mighty King Shubash, who values loyalty more than anything, faces the wisdom of a woman. Ages 12+.

FREE Spark! Creativity Showcase The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6–8.30pm. See Sun 6. Poetry at the . . . The Store, 37 Guthrie Street, 220 2987. 7.45–9.45pm. £4 (£3). Monthly poetry event featuring top UK names as well as local emerging writers. This month’s guests are AB Jackson, Andy Jackson and Niall Campbell.

Saturday 12

Glasgow Aye Write! Mitchell Library, North Street, 353 8000. Times vary. Prices vary. The final day of the festival starts bright and early with a 75th birthday celebratory Broons quiz (10.30am), before continuing apace with a veritable torrent of great writers,

Monday 14

Edinburgh FREE Joseph Pearce’s Book Club Joseph Pearce’s, 23 Elm Row, 556 4140. 7pm. Monthly book club in a cosy bar.

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Books EVENTS Adnan al-Sayegh (2.15pm), Belgian poetry/performance art collective Krikri (2.15pm), Tom Pow (3.45pm) and Pulitzer prize-winner Natasha Trethewey (5pm). You may also want to check out the exhibition at the Byre Theatre entitled Small, featuring tiny artists’ books and poetry pamphlets.

Friday 18

Glasgow FREE The Better Crack Club TchaiOvna House of Tea, 42 Otago Lane, 357 4524. 8pm. Regular storytelling club for adults.

St Andrews

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surrounding venues, 01334 475000. Times vary. Prices vary. Friday’s highlights include a breakfast session at the Poetry Café on the King James Bible (10am), Rab Wilson on miner poet Joe Corrie (11.30am), an intimate round table reading with Paul Farley (11.30am), discussions of the work of Muriel Rukeyser and AE Housman (2.15pm) and a choice of two different open mic sessions: a calmer affair at Zest (6.15pm) and a more raucous, latenight version at the Byre Theatre (10.15pm).

Saturday 19

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PREVIEW

GARETH PEIRCE Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Sat 12 Mar When it comes to lawyers who have fought tooth and nail for the underdog, they don’t come much more tenacious than Gareth Peirce. Immortalised on film through Emma Thompson’s performance in Jim Sheridan’s In the Name of the Father, which portrayed her efforts on behalf of the Guildford Four’s Gerry Conlon, Peirce counts the Birmingham Six, David Shayler, the family of Jean Charles de Menezes and Moazzam Begg among her clients. In her book, Dispatches from the Dark Side: On Torture and the Death of Justice, she argues that the use of torture and the miscarriages of justice that are more often than not the natural consequence of such brutal and futile methods are merely catalysts for further conflict. In recent times, her focus has switched from the innocent Irish men and women who suffered in the 70s and 80s under the cruel hands of a legal system that appeared to be operating in the interests of political expediency rather than truth and justice, to foreign nationals and UK Muslims, many of whom have been locked up here indefinitely and without trial. Now in her early 60s and with grown-up children, Peirce has lived an extraordinary life. She’s come a long way from being educated in an exclusive school for girls and studying at the London School of Economics to representing the downtrodden and disenfranchised. There are plenty who see her as the devil incarnate, but without her, British democracy would be in a much more fragile state. (Brian Donaldson)

Tuesday 15

Edinburgh Electric Tales The Stand, 5 York Place,

558 7272. 8.30pm. £4 (£3). A blend of comedy and storytelling, with Sian Bevan and Susan Morrison. Tonight’s show is headlined by Susan Calman.

Wednesday 16

Edinburgh FREE Border Trouble: ‘World Literature’ and the Case of Scottish Balladry Appleton Tower,

Thursday 17

Glasgow The Gathering The Arches, 253 Argyle

Street, 565 1000. 7.30pm. £3 suggested donation. A new evening for discovering and sharing stories, poems and songs old and new, all with a folky edge.

Edinburgh Storytelling Centre, 43–45 High Street, 556 9579. 7.30pm. £9 (£7). Traveller singer-storyteller Sheila Stewart crosses the pond from Scotland to Ireland in a musical history of her people. Ages 14+.

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01334 475000. Times vary. Prices vary. Scotland’s Poetry Festival features over 80 performances from world class poets, writers, musicians, filmmakers and visual artists across four days. Tonight the festival is launched with guest speaker 48 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

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surrounding venues, 01334 475000. Times vary. Prices vary. Today you can learn the story behind Oscar Wilde’s lover Bosie Douglas with contemporary poet Gawain Douglas (11.30am), pick up a treat at the Poet’s Market (noon–4pm) or catch a NewYork-style poetry slam with Bob Holman, founder of the Bowery Poetry Club in Manhattan’s East Village (10.15pm).

Sunday 20

Glasgow FREE Monosyllabic Mono, 12 Kings Court, King Street, 553 2400. 8pm. Mono’s spoken word performance evening with open spots for anyone who fancies it – just email verseatye@yahoo.co.uk. Tim Key: Slutcracker Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 552 4267. 8pm. £10 (£8). Comedy, verse and bizarre meanderings from the standup poet.

St Andrews Tom Morton, poetry and live Gaelic music (5.30pm) and later there’s a special StAnza edition of Edinburgh literary cabaret The Golden Hour (7.30pm). For full listings see www.stanzapoetry.org

University Of Edinburgh, Crichton Street, 650 8445. 6–7.30pm. Professor Maureen N McLane of New York University looks at what makes a ballad a ballad, and what makes a Scottish ballad Scottish. Tickets are free but must be booked, via email. Booking essential.

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Tall Tales Oscar Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43–45 High Street, 556 9579. 7pm. £8 (£6). Storytellers compete to tell the tallest tale and win the Tall Tales Trophy.

St Patrick’s Day Celebration Scottish

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surrounding venues, 01334 475000. Times and prices vary. StAnza’s final day starts with a discussion of the challenges of translating poetry (10am) and continues with talks on the verse of Norman McCaig and Angus Calder (11.30am), lit-wit from stand-up poet Jenny Lindsay over lunch (1pm) and closing readings from Douglas Dunn and Ciaran Carson (8pm).

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Sara Paretsky Mitchell Library, North Street, 353 8000. 1–2pm. £8 (£6). The American author discusses crime fiction with Denise Mina. A special, postfestival event as part of Aye Write!

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Wednesday 23

Edinburgh FREE Rachel Polonsky Blackwell, 53–62 South Bridge, 622 8222. 4pm. Polonsky introduces her book Molotov’s Magic Lantern, inspired by the library of a Stalinist henchman. FREE Gillian Galbraith Stockbridge Library, Hamilton Place, 529 5665. 6.30–7.30pm. See Thu 3. Poetry Association of Scotland: Stephen Halliwell Scottish Poetry

Library, 5 Crichton’s Close, Canongate, 557 2876. 7.30pm. £5 (£3). Halliwell, Professor of Ancient Greek at St Andrews University, talks on ‘Myth Made Present: Sappho’s Lyric Vision’.

Thursday 24

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Spalding Gray: Stories Left to

Tell Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, 0845 330 3501. 7.30pm. £11 (£6.50). ‘Live autobiography’ written by Gray, and conceived by his window Kathleen Russo and the show’s director, Lucy Sexton. Part of New Territories.

Edinburgh Gliterary Lunch Caledonian Hilton Hotel, Princes Street. Noon–3pm. £55. Literary lunch with writers Allison Pearson and Mary Horlock. Advance booking on sibh@gliterarylunches.com or 01423 873116 essential. FREE Bodysnatchers to Lifesavers National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, 623 3918. 6pm. Tara Womersley and Dorothy Crawford explore the murky practices and morals of the medical industry in Edinburgh over the last 200 years.

Friday 25

Edinburgh

Guid Crack Club Waverley Bar, 1 St Mary’s Street, 557 1050. 7.30pm. £3 suggested donation. Regular storytelling club involving song and music aplenty. Part of Ceilidh Culture.

Saturday 26

Edinburgh Nothing But . . . April Fools Scottish

Poetry Library, 5 Crichton’s Close, Canongate, 557 2876. 11am–12.30pm. £5 (£3). A fun April Fools special focusing on poems about nonsense, tricksters and wildcards. No previous knowledge required.

Sunday 27

Edinburgh FREE Spark! Creativity Showcase The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6–8.30pm. See Sun 6. Shore Poets Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, 229 1442. 7.45–10.15pm. £4 (£3). The Shore Poets return to a new venue, this month with Pauline Prior-Pitt, Nancy Somerville and JL Williams. Part of Ceilidh Culture.

Tuesday 29

Edinburgh FREE Tom McGrath trust Launch Night Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, 228 1404. 7.30pm. Launch night of the trust set up to honour the life and work of the poet and playwright, who died in 2009, and whose play, The Hard Man, opens in a new production at the King’s Theatre on Thu 31 Mar. The event is composed of submitted pieces of work from writers, composers, musicians and artists based in Scotland and admirers of McGrath’s work.

Wednesday 30

Edinburgh

Glasgow

FREE Inky Fingers Open Mic The Forest Café, 3 Bristo Place, 220 4538. 8–11pm. Spoken word open mic. Email ahead (inkyfingersedinburgh@gmail.com) for a chance to perform, or just watch and admire. Featured performers this month are Nuala Watt and Zorras.

FREE Helen Fitzgerald Ramshorn Theatre, 98 Ingram Street, 552 3489. 5.15pm. The prolific Glasgowbased, Australian novelist discusses her work at this free talk organised by the University of Strathclyde’s English Department.

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THE BEST DANCEFLOOR ACTION

Crate DIGGING This issue KRIS WASABI takes us through the seven tracks that are currently rocking his playlist

R-P-Z & Wrong Island Present Den Haan Glasgow’s dirtiest electro-disco punks launch their Gods From Outer Space album alongside two of the city’s best clubs, with DJ support from David Barbarossa (Hung Up!), Teamy and Hushpuppy (Death Disco). Stereo, Glasgow, Fri 11 Mar.

Croc Madame vs Croc Monsieur Croc vs Croc is back, featuring an avalanche of Glasgow’s best alternative bands (Remember Remember, Divorce, Holy Mountain and Fur Hood). Art School, Glasgow, Fri 4 Mar.

Melting Pot New York disco legend Joaquin ‘Joe’ Claussell and locals Billy Woods and Thunder Disco Club join Melting Pot to celebrate their 10th birthday. Unmissable. Admiral Bar Basement, Glasgow, Sat 5 Mar.

Xplicit A relentless drum & bass and dubstep assault with a formidable double bill of fast rising duo Nero (‘You & Me’) and new star Jakwob (pictured). The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, Sat 19 Mar.

Bedbug Sharp, heavyweight drum & bass from special guest DJ Fresh one third of production trio Bad Company and joint head of Breakbeat Kaos (alongside Adam F) as Bedbug host another Friday night special. Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, Fri 11 Mar. The Cricket Club presents The Crease Solefusion’s original backroom maestros come out of retirement for an intimate blend of funk, soul and hip hop as they take over the Cab’s Speakeasy. Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, Fri 18 Mar.

Highlife Copromoters Huntleys & Palmers (alongside the Slabs of the Tabernacle team) launch their own record label with performances from T Williams and Auntie Flo. La Cheetah, Glasgow, Sat 5 Mar.

Tronicsole Two years in, Tronicsole welcome Shur-i-Khan (Freerange/Dark Energy) to help with their birthday celebrations for a down-tempo deep house masterclass in the art of mixology. Admiral Bar Basement, Glasgow, Sat 26 Mar. Innuendo Presents Caspa Dubstep comes to the Arches with this new night as Innuendo launches with a headline set of rough tough bass and jump-up sounds from one of the genre’s biggest names. The Arches, Glasgow, Fri 18 Mar.

Heavy Gossip For their first birthday party house heads Craig Smith and Nick Yuill are joined by in-demand minimalist man of mystery Cottam for some techy grooves (see preview, page 50). Medina, Edinburgh, Fri 11 Mar.

‘The original Moodymann ‘Freeki Mutha Fucker (Juan Atkins remix)’ (KDJ) is amazingly sleazy, total boner disco. This remix adds action strings and a nice synth line, without losing the hypnotic sleaze of the original. The Dirtbombs Party Store (In the Red) is a garage rock album out of Detroit, but it’s a match made in heaven because it’s all covers of Detroit techno tracks like ‘Strings of Life’. ‘Cottam’s releases are all superlimited and quite cloak and dagger, with no information on the label or anything. Cottam ‘EP 4’ (White Label) is totally essential, an Afro-tinged cut with a real Basic Channel techno influence. ‘Pop & Eye ‘Spinach Spaceship’ (Editainment) are another bunch of faceless editors with a healthy dose of humour and a chunky robo-funk edit of ‘Don’t Stop the Dance’ by Bryan Ferry. ‘Bakey Ustl ‘Tender Places’ (Unthank) – Ustl’s Estonian, releasing on an imprint of Edinburgh’s Firecracker Records. It’s a beautiful 10” clear vinyl weaving all over the shop from Chicago house to droney ambient into a jackin’ groove. ‘They just destroy the dancefloor and Den Haan ‘Universal Energy’ (Supersoul Recordings) is tongue in cheek, pseudo-homo Hi-NRG disco, as great fun as you’d expect from Glaswegians. ‘It’s good to hear the sound of young Detroit can still move me the first time I heard Omar S & Kai Alce ‘Not Phazed’ (FXHE) it had me close to tears, there’s not much more to say.’ (David Pollock) ■ Kris Wasabi guests at Tokyoblu, Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, Fri 4 Mar and hosts his own Wasabi Disco at Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh, Sat 19 Mar. 3–31 March 2011 THE LIST 49

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HEAVY GOSSIP Medina, Edinburgh, Fri 11 Mar

THE TRIALS OF HERCULES David Pollock catches up with an exhausted Andy Butler to talk about life in Hercules & Love Affair ndy Butler is feeling tired and emotional, and he’s blaming his airline for it. ‘I think BA played a trick on us and didn’t turn out the cabin lights the whole transatlantic flight. “No, we just turned them on because we’re serving food,” said the stewardess. Blah blah blah.’ When The List speaks to him he’s only just arrived at his Madrid hotel ahead of a bunch of European dates, and he sounds dog tired already. Yet sleep will only come after he’s spoken to us and dined out with the band and their entourage, because his excellent second album Blue Songs demands promotion. ‘We’re an international band,’ explains the New York-based group’s Denver-bred founder. ‘Aerea Negrot lives in Berlin, she makes techno music on her own with [Ellen Allien’s] BPitch Control Records. Shaun Wright is from Chicago, he brings a house influence and he’s an R&B singer. Mark Pistel’s an amazing change, just because I’m a huge fan of Meat Beat Manifesto and Consolidated.’ The line-up’s rounded out by longtime H&LA singer Kim Ann Foxman, with an array of guest singers past and present on record. ‘You know, I think Kele was in Glasgow last week,’ says Butler of his friend and sometime Bloc Party singer Kele Okereke, who guests on the new album’s ‘Step Up’. ‘I don’t know why he was there, I think it was for a DJ gig but it could have been romance, who knows?’ How did they come to work together? ‘He was tired of London and he wanted a change, so he decided to move to Manhattan. I told him I’d help him find a place, and while he was staying in a hotel

and looking, we’d go for lunch and write the song. It took about three days, and he got a really nice place in Chelsea in the end.’ Butler’s also still close to Antony Hegarty of Antony & the Johnsons fame, with whom he wrote the irresistible club hit ‘Blind’ from H&LA’s eponymous 2008 debut album. ‘Yeah, I spoke to him last night and he’s homebound with an ear infection,’ he says. ‘For him that’s like a Greek tragedy, a curse from the gods.’ Did Butler feel any pressure to follow up ‘Blind’ when he came to write the new tracks? ‘Well my honest answer is I’m never going to write ‘Blind’ number fucking two, so don’t hold your breath. That was written in a really special moment between Antony and I, when I had an affinity for a certain sort of disco. Maybe the new record needs a catchy tune, but it would just sound shit if I tried to write the same song again. I meant to ask, do you like the album?’ The List approves intensely of Blue Songs and its utterly authentic mix of NY disco, classic house and retro techno. ‘Well, that’s sweet of you to say. There was a time after it I thought, I don’t wanna hear that record, then a little later I was overwhelmed by the strength of the collaborations on it. I feel that when we come off stage too. Proud of this band and impressed by them all at once.’ It’s a wearying life in H&LA, it seems, but the rewards are worth it in the end.

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Hercules & Love Affair play Death Disco at the Arches, Glasgow, Sat 19 Mar.

When it comes to house you know you’re in safe hands with residents Craig Smith and Nick Yuill, two DJs who have carved out a reputation for their taste in disco house and deep funky electronica. Now their Heavy Gossip night is set to celebrate its first birthday – an important milestone for any club. And to mark the occasion they are joined by the minimalist sounds and ‘slow motion’ house of Cottam. It’s how Cottam has released his music that has made him an enigma, with untitled vinyl-only releases with no marketing. ‘I don’t think I avoid the limelight, I think it was just people didn’t know who I was,’ explains Cottam (aka Paul Cottam). ‘I never kept my identity secret or anything – if people asked me I’d tell them. I’ve been playing music in clubs on and off for years, it’s only over the past year and a half people have started to show an interest. Self promotion has always been a weak point of mine as well. I don’t like to force things.’ And the unnamed tracks? ‘Just a lack of faith in any of the titles I come up with,’ he laughs. ‘I always think they sound a bit daft.’ Even with his lack of self promotion, the quality of his output has caught many a DJs eye (including Mr Scruff, The Revenge and Kris Wasabi, see page 49), deep deep beats influenced by a love of techno and soul. An early convert to techno, he started DJing with the likes of Surgeon and Regis in the 90s. ‘I don't know what it was but when I heard dance music for the first time I was hooked, blown away by how different it was to anything I'd heard before,’ he says. He took a break from DJing only to brew up his mysterious tracks in his living room before securing distribution with Rub-A-Dub. He’s also itching to get up to Scotland, especially the prospect of manning the decks at Heavy Gossip. ‘It’ll be my first trip to Edinburgh so I’m really excited. I’ve been told it’s a beautiful city and that the nightlife is great. Getting to play with Craig Smith is special as well; he’s a fantastic DJ and his productions are right up my street. He’s been a bit of a hero of mine since rediscovering house music.’ (Henry Northmore)

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Glasgow Thursday

Clubs

■ Best in Show at Nice’n’Sleazy. 17 Mar, 11.30pm–3am. £2. Like Crufts, but with men (and Findo Gask DJs) instead of dogs. ■ Cheap & Nasty at Nice’n’Sleazy. 3 Mar, 11.30pm–3am. £2. Everything from disco to indie and electro to funk, with Matthew Craig of One More Tune and Define Define. ■ Classic Grand Thursdays at Classic Grand. Weekly 11pm–3am. £3 (students free). DJs Barry, Dec and Young Blood provide a mix of rock, electro, emo and industrial. ■ Co-Op at the Sub Club. Weekly 11pm–3am. £3 (£2). Four great Glasgow clubs (Orderly Disorder, Dirty Noise, Mount Heart Attack and Scrabble) team up for a new monthly night, with one picking the genre for the evening and the rest putting their own spin on it. Mediaheroic will be providing visuals. ■ Cryotec at Classic Grand. 17 Mar, 11pm–3am. £3 (students free). Playing the best in EBM and industrial. FREE Feel My Bicep at Flat 0/1. Weekly 11pm–3am. 80s sleaze, analogue funk, old school house, disco flexx and sweat on the walls. ■ Mixed Bizness at the Art School. Weekly 11pm–3am. Free for GSA students before midnight; £4 (£3) after. Cutting edge underground beats and classic dancefloor gems from resident Benny Boom and rotating residents NoFace, Point to C, MGCK and Djamba. Includes entry to on-rotation Thursday night clubs in the Vic Bar at the Art School. FREE Salsa Tumbao at Boteco do Brasil. Weekly 8pm–3am. Salsa and dancing with Farah Portela Alonso and Tumbao Salsa School. ■ Skint and Vengeance at the Cathouse. Weekly 11pm–3am. £3 (£2 students). DJs Billy and Colin play rock, emo and pop-punk in the main room, while DJ Q Ball has the sickest black metal, death metal and thrash in the back. ■ Sol’s Club at Sol’s Club. Weekly 10pm–3am. £5. Bollywood, Latin, AfroCaribbean and reggae club nights. ■ Soul Glo at the Buff Club. Weekly 11pm–3am. £3. DJ Snafu scratches funk, soul and old rhythm and blues. ■ Teenage Lust at Nice’n’Sleazy. 10 Mar, 11.30pm–3am. £2. A mutant disco of wedding standards, 80s and 90s indie and American punk from the Aberdonian night, now relocated to Glasgow. ■ The Pump Club at Nice’n’Sleazy. 24 Mar, 11.30pm–3am. £3. Throbb, The Falconi Bros, Von Trapp and guests present an electronic workout.

Chart & Party

■ Bump at Hummingbird. Weekly 11pm–3am. £tbc. R&B and hip hop from DJs Naeem and Sketch. ■ Common Room at Common. Weekly 10pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £5 (£3) after. DJs Craig Kelman and Craig McHugh play party tunes in a house party style. ■ Dirty Sexy Money at O’Couture. Weekly 11pm–3am. £tbc (free for students before midnight). That Tall Guy Scott plays cheese, pop and R&B. ■ Eureka at Bamboo. Weekly 11pm–3am. £4 (free with a matric card). DJ Toast plays rock, indie, dance and hip hop. FREE Laid Back at the Polo Lounge. Weekly 9pm–3am. DJ Suave Gav

presents a party that’s anything but laidback. ■ Onederful at Play. Weekly 5pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £5 (£3) after. Party sounds from DJ Chris Stewart and Tobin. FREE Pour Homme, Pour Femme, Pour Queens at FHQ. Weekly 9pm–3am. New weekly night from TLC Glasgow with DJ Shawn Roberts, free entry and a whole lotta tunes. ■ Rubbermensch and Jellybaby at O2 ABC2. Weekly 11pm–3am. £4. A night for indie lovers with Andy Wilson in charge. ■ Rumble Thursdays at the Garage. Weekly 11pm–3am. Free before 11.30pm; £5 (£3) after. Chart, pop, indie, R&B and hip hop fight it out for your aural affections. ■ Skint at the Viper Bar & Club. Weekly 9pm–2am. Free before 11pm; £5 (£3 students) after. Stephen Foy plays indie dancefloor anthems, pop hits and classic house. ■ Thursday at Milan at Milan. Weekly 11pm–3am. £tbc. DJ Naeem and DJ Sketch present a night of sleek and sexy urban tracks to get you moving. ■ Vibe at Boho. Weekly 10.30pm–2am. £5 (£4, students free before midnight). DJ Bobby B, DJ Gully and Mr Vin mash up hip hop, R&B, house and club classics. ■ iDJ at the Shed. Weekly 11pm–3am. £2. DJ Li’l Rich plays party sounds to start the weekend early. Monthly special events include bouncy castles, karaoke nights and the famous Shed roller disco.

Glasgow Friday

Clubs

■ Argonaut Sounds at Blackfriars. 18

Mar, 11pm–3am. £3. The Argonaut soundsystem returns playing reggae, dancehall and dub. ■ Ballbreaker and Vice at the Cathouse. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. £5 (£4). DJs Billy and Martin Bate play a selection of rock, metal, emo and even hip hop over two floors. ■ Banjax at La Cheetah. 25 Mar, 11pm–3am. £10. A new bi-monthly night from Dave Shades (Mount Heart Attack), Tommy & McGarvatron (Bass Invaders) and Data Rape aka Full Phat (Obese, Concept Theory). With Los Angelesbased electro and hip hop legend Greg Broussard, aka The Egyptian Lover. ■ Bass Warrior Sound System at the Art School. 4 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5–£6. DJ Dirtsman brings you a blazin’ night of total reggae dancehall, with a bit of jungle thrown in to keep you on your toes. With Riddim Tuffa and J Bostron. ■ Be Deep at the Admiral. 11 Mar, 11pm–3am. £8 before midnight; £10 after. A regular deep house party with residents Russell Ventilla and Andy Barton, and regular international guests. With German producer Terry Lee Brown Jr, launching his new albumLabyrinth (Plastic City). ■ Bigfoot’s at the Sub Club. 18 Mar, 11pm–3am. £7–£10. An eclectic techno and electronic music party. Bigfoot’s first party in the Sub Club, headlined by guest Onur Ozer. ■ Black Tent at Nice’n’Sleazy. 25 Mar, 11.30pm–3am. £3. Errors and Rock Action DJs playing indie, house and techno and all genres in between. ■ Colours at the Arches. 4 Mar, 10pm–3am. £15. Scotland’s biggest commercial club night presents an array of massive names. This month’s guests are Wolfgang Gartner, AN21 and Max Vangel. at the Art School. 4 ✽ Mar, 8pm–3am. £5. The purveyors of Croc Madame vs Croc Monsieur

‘madness, live DIY bands, performance art and mess’ return after some time off, bringing the whole of Glasgow’s live scene with them. Or Remember Remember, Divorce, Ultimate Thrush, Pro Life, Holy Mountain, Tangles, Fur Hood, North American War, The Cosmic Dead, Grope Town and The John Knox

Sex Club at least, plus Copy Haho and Cry Parrot DJs. ■ Damaged Goods at Nice’n’Sleazy. 4 Mar, 11.30pm–3am. £3. Two floors of punk rock, reggae, classic soul and New York disco. ■ Damnation at Classic Grand. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. £5 (students Free). Rock, metal, punk and emo. ■ Dirt Box at Stereo. 25 Mar, 11pm–3am. £10. A new house and techno party for Stereo, with regulars Dirty Basement, Crocky DaMan and Foley Foliage. With Calvertron and Last Japan, powered by the Electrikal Soundsystem. FREE Equalised at the Halt Bar. 4 Mar, 6pm–midnight. Deep house, techno and more from residents Bobby Wilson, Truman Data and Alex Ash. ■ Eyes Wide Open at Blackfriars. 4 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5 (students £4). Garage, psych and freakbeat brought to you by EWO DJs Holly and Sarah, plus live and DJ guests. With special guest DJ Liam Quinn (Beat Boutique, Manchester). ■ FreshLICK DJ Competition at Soundhaus. 4 Mar, 10pm–1am. £6. As part of FreshLICK’s drive to involve Fresh talent in their events they’re hosting a DJ competition for house, electro, techno and trance jocks, with the chance to earn future gigs at the Soundhaus. ■ Friday Street at Blackfriars. 25 Mar, 10pm–3am. £5. Classic mod sounds, 60s psych and northern soul at Scotland’s premier mod club, with regular DJs Mikey Collins and Paul Molloy. With guest Martin Gavin (Caley Soul). Innuendo Presents Caspa at the Arches. 18 Mar, 11pm–3am. £12. A new dubstep night comes to the Arches. With don of the scene Caspa, Featuring MC Rod Azlan and the Innuendo residents. ■ Jelly Roll Soul at La Cheetah. 4 Mar, 11pm–3am. £10. Inspired by Charles Mingus and Theo Parrish, this new night presents house from the Jelly Roll residents. With special guest FunkinEven (Eglo Records). ■ Killer Kitsch at the Sub Club. 25 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5 before midnight; £6–£8 after. A big weekend party from the midweek club night. With guest Paul Chambers (Phantasy Records, Soulwaxmas), all the way from Belgium. ■ Kino Fist at Nice’n’Sleazy. 11 Mar, 11.30pm–3am. £3. Night of cross-genre delights, new wave, Krautrock, spiky pop and freak beat from Charlotte and Rafla. ■ Lock Up Your Daughters at the Flying Duck. 18 Mar, 11pm–3am. £4–£5. Ass-shaking session from the LUYD fanzine pitched as ‘a response to the boredom and brain dead stagnation that plagues modern gay culture’, with residents DJ Suezz, Lock Up Your DJs and Skeleton Boy. Don your Stetsons and polish your rhinestones this month for LUYD’s Queer Ranch. ■ Men & Machines at La Cheetah. 18 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5. Disco, house and more all night long from Men & Machines at this irregular but worth waiting for night. With Munich’s San Quentin. ■ Mixed Bizness at the Art School. 11 Mar, 11pm–3am. £3 before midnight, £5 after; GSA students free before midnight, £3 after. Cutting edge underground beats and classic dancefloor gems from resident Benny Boom. With guest DJ Zinc. ■ Mount Heart Attack at La Cheetah. 11 Mar, 11pm–3am. £10 (students £7). A regular club with a wide-ranging taste in electronic party music and a fine line in special guest stars. With Brennan Green and Ali Ooft! ■ Nomad at the Art School. 4 Mar, 11pm–3am. £tbc. Tech-house grooves and subtle minimal undertones at this new night from Ivan Kutz, formerly of Club 69’s Seasons. Featuring guests Heartthrob (M_nus) from Michigan and Rossko from London.

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Decktionary HOBBES GUIDES US THROUGH CLUBBING’S MYRIAD GENRES

Italo (disco) adj. style of disco music commonly attributed to records of Italian origin, c. 1978–1985. Essentially electronic disco made with synthesisers and drum machines, Italo has a very white, rigid, European feel compared to its much looser, black American cousin (which had its own roots in soul, jazz, funk and R&B). Earlier releases tended to focus on futuristic, sci-fi themes and bizarre robot love songs, usually sung in English with a dodgy continental accent and characterised by an arpeggiated bass-line and baroque melodies, much catchier, poppier hooks for the European market than those found on US disco records at the time. ORIGINS Italo was a broad European phenomenon that developed as much in Germany, the Netherlands and, later, Canada, as Italy. KEY FIGURES Giorgio Moroder is probably the most famous Italo pioneer, following his immortal ‘I Feel Love’ smash with Donna Summer and British songwriting collaborator Pete Bellotte in 1977. Setting a template for everyone making electronic dance music ever since, allegedly after the moustachioed Moroder accidentally knocked the arpeggiator switch on his analogue synth and subsequently had a eureka moment when that much-imitated propulsive bass-line spontaneously emerged. Fellow Italo dons Gino Soccio, Alexander Robotnick and the highly prolific Patrick Cowley were respectively Canadian, Italian and American. Salvatore Cusato, aka Casco (RIP), who died in January, was also a significant player.

■ Hobbes is resident at Devil Disco Club, the Bongo Club, Edinburgh, Sat 19 Mar.

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Clubs FREE Only Fools and House at Flat 0/1. Weekly 6pm–midnight. Tom, Anton and Ewan play a fine selection of New York and Chicago house, cosmic Italo disco and classic 80s electro. ■ Propaganda at O2 ABC. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. £4. Indie Friday nighter with a dash of electro and rock. at Stereo. 11 Mar, ✽ 11pm–3am. £6–£7. Brilliantly seedy

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Glasgow electro-disco duo Den Haan launch their new LP Gods From Outer Space, with DJ support from David Barbarossa (Hung Up!), Teamy (Wrong Island) and RPZ and Death Disco resident Hushpuppy. ■ Return to Mono at the Sub Club. 11 Mar, 11pm–3am. £10 (students £8). A first-class house and techno party from residents Slam. With special guest Damian Lazarus. ■ Revolver Bears at Revolver. 4 Mar, 9pm–1am. £tbc. A new club night for Glasgow gents in search of a little furry company, courtesy of the Bearscots team. As well as the company, there’s drinks promotions, chocolate, and tunes from DJ Corky. ■ Riot Radio at Maggie May’s. Weekly 9pm–1am. £5. DJ Dan South presents indie rock’n’roll from the 60s to the present day.

GLASGOW CLUB VENUES ■ Admiral Bar Basement 72 Waterloo Street, 221 7705. A great venue that has managed to get a new 3am licence. ■ The Arches Argyle Street, 0870 240 7528. Probably the biggest venue in Glasgow and home to famous names like Colours, Death Disco and Pressure. ■ Arta 62 Albion St, 552 2101. An incredibly flash bar, restaurant and club space in the Merchant City. See listings for selected highlights. ■ Bamboo 51 West Regent Street, 332 1067/8. A musical programme that takes in modern soul and funky house makes this a favourite venue. See listings for selected highlights. ■ Basura Blanca at the Brunswick Hotel 106108 Brunswick Street, 552 0001. From electronica to soul and funk, a wide range of party nights abound at this basement venue. See listings for selected highlights. ■ Blackfriars 36 Bell Street, 552 5924. Rock, pop and indie DJs, with occasional bands earlier in the evening. See listings for selected highlights. ■ Black Sparrow 241 North Street, 221 5530. It’s an early-closing bar venue, but this new addition to Glasgow’s scene deserves mention for its fine selection of guest DJs. See listings for selected highlights. ■ Boho 59 Dumbarton Road, 357 6644. Glossy weekend clubbing at the foot of Byres Road. See listings for selected highlights. 52 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

■ Riot Radio at Maggie May’s. Weekly

9pm–1am. £5. DJ Dan South presents indie rock’n’roll from the 60s to the present day.

■ Screamadelica 20yr Showdown

at Chambre 69. 18 Mar, 11pm–3am. £13. Andy Weatherall, the man who moulded Primal Scream's masterwork, Screamadelica, helps celebrate its 20th anniversary with Transmission. See Music preview, page 79. ■ Superfly at the Flying Duck. 4 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5. Duncan Superfly and Gregor Emond ‘Keep On Keepin’ On’ providing a sweltering mix of sweet soul, sexy assed funk, 60s psyche rock, hip hop, post punk and new releases. ■ Tictactoe at the Arches. 4 Mar, 11pm–3am. £8. The minimal house and techno night returns, with resident Andrew Doran. With Canadian duo Art Department (Crosstown Rebels). ■ Upside Down at Nice’n’Sleazy. 18 Mar, 11.30pm–3am. £3. Where bad people meet good music.

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■ Audiofilth at Common. Weekly

9pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £7 (£5 students) after. Friday nights are getting dirty with Ross McMillan and Big Al orchestrating some of the filthiest house, electro, hip hop and indie.

■ Box 431 Sauchiehall Street, 332 5431. Rock, punk, indie and alternative sounds. See listings for selected highlights.

soul, R&B and house on the site of the old Belo. See listings for selected highlights.

■ Braehead Arena Kings Inch Road, 886 8300. Occasional large one-off events in this shopping centre-based arena.

■ Corinthian Ingram Street, 552 1101. Uppercrust clubbing. Smart clothes are a prerequisite over the weekend. See listings for selected highlights.

■ The Buff Club 142 Bath Lane, 248 1777. A number of fine nights take place at this upstairs-downstairs venue. ■ The Bunker Bar 193–199 Bath Street, 229 1427. Pre-club indie and rock sounds, with late opening at the weekend and occasional big-name guest DJs. See listings for selected highlights. ■ Byblos Unit Q, Merchant Square, 71 Albion Street, 552 3895. Flash mainstream dance sounds for mainstream clubbers in the heart of the Merchant City. ■ Carnival Arts Centre 2nd Floor, 34 Albion Street, 946 6193. Occasional, mostly world music-themed club nights at this Merchant City haunt. See listings for selected highlights. ■ The Cathouse 15 Union Street, 248 6606. The most popular metal and goth club in the city. See listings for selected highlights. ■ Classic Grand 18 Jamaica Street, 847 0820. Regular clubs and live music including Souldiggin’ and more. ■ Club 30 22 Cambridge Street, 332 3437. Billed as a discotheque, expect the most commercial of pop sounds with the occasional bigger name guest. ■ Common 25 Royal Exchange Square, 204 0101. A flash club which offers

■ The Courtyard 84 West Nile Street, 354 0049. A pub with a small al fresco space to the rear for some legendary daytime house parties. ■ The Ferry Anderston Quay, the Broomielaw, 553 0606. This floating venue on the Clyde plays host to various one-off nights, and the genius monthly that is VEGAS! ■ Firewater 341 Sauchiehall Street, 354 0350. Student-friendly indie-rocking bands and party choons late into the night. See listings for selected highlights. ■ The Flying Duck 142 Renfield Street, 572 0100. An eclectic, indie-focused club which - rather impressively - features a room made out to look like a kitchen. ■ The Garage 490 Sauchiehall Street, 332 1120. Student venue playing party tunes. See listings for selected highlights. ■ Glasgow School of Art 167 Renfrew Street, 332 0691. Record Playerz/Mixed Bizness (on Thursday) and Divine (monthly Saturdays) every week make this student venue a consistent winner. ■ Ivory Blacks 56 Oswald Street, 248 4114. Featuring a mixture of rock gigs and hardcore techno clubs. See

■ Boho Fridays at Boho. Weekly

9.30pm–3am. £6. Fridays at Boho are funky, with DJ Robin B. ■ Canvas at Arta. Weekly 10pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £5 after. Live bands plus DJs Martin Black (Fri) and Norman Robinson (Sat) playing funk and party classics. ■ Cheesy Pop at Queen Margaret Union. Weekly 9pm–2am. £3–£4 (£2 members). After many years, rampant hordes of mucky-minded, vodka fuelled urchins still flock to hear DJ Toast’s edam selection. ■ Crash at the Shed. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £5 after. Euan and Andy pack the dancefloor as they play all the party tracks you know and love. ■ Famous at Kushion. Weekly 4pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £7 (£5 students) after. James Lithgow and DJ Status take it through to 3am with indie, electro, house and hip hop. ■ Friday at Milan at Milan. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. £tbc. House and electro at this mainstream party night. ■ Hummingbird Friday at Hummingbird. Weekly 10pm–3am. Free before 10.30pm; £5 (£3 students) after. Carlo Carozzi and Andrew Melrose take charge of two rooms of house and party tracks. listings for selected highlights. ■ The Ivy 1102-1106 Argyle Street, 337 3006. It’s a bar, but it still manages an enviable selection of local house and techno DJ talent all week round. See listings for selected highlights. ■ Karbon 4 Buchanan Street, Springfield Court, 221 8099. Student night TIT is always full, with Electroball Fridays giving it a bit more of an edge. See listings for selected highlights. ■ Karibu 95 Hope Street, 221 7002. Glossy but commercial sounds in the heart of the city, with R&B a particular speciality. ■ Kushion 158-166 Bath Street, 331 4060. Studentfriendly house, pop and indie sounds. See listings for selected highlights. ■ La Cheetah 72 Queen Mary Street, 221 4851. Dance, electronica and cutting-edge rock’n’roll at the venue formerly known as Twisted Wheel. Studentfriendly house, pop and indie sounds. See listings for selected highlights. ■ MacSorley’s 42 Jamaica Street, 248 8581. It’s a pub, but one owned by (and just along the street from) the Sub Club, so the DJs are very good. ■ Maggie May’s 50 Trongate, Merchant City, 548 1350. A punk-themed music venue with a 3am license after the bands have finished. See listings for selected highlights. ■ Milan 50 42 Queen Street, 548 8002. Sleek and sexy urban and house music at Glasgow’s newest party joint, formerly Cube. See listings for selected highlights.

■ Lip Service at FHQ. Weekly 6pm–3am. £tbc. Long-running lesbian club night with a focus on all things sensual. Includes facepainting, dressingup box, spin the bottle booths and a ‘sexual postbox’. Ooh-er. ■ Music For Pleasure at Bamboo. Weekly 10pm–3am. Free before midnight with a matric card; £5 after. Gavin Sommerville, Gerry Lyons and Andy Wilson play R&B, hip hop, house and pop. ■ My Mum Told Me I Could DJ at the Viper Bar & Club. Weekly 11pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £5 (£4 students) after. The West End comes alive with Friday night chart and party sounds from DJs Nelson and Richie McColm. ■ NOW Fridays at Òran Mór. Weekly 11pm–3am. £6 (students £4). Chart, R&B, anthems, house and electro from Dave M. ■ Old Skool at the Buff Club. Weekly 11pm–3am. £6; £3 entry through the Butterfly & Pig. Funk, soul and disco from DJs Craig Thompson, Jack and Gordie. ■ POP Junkie at the Polo Lounge. Weekly 11pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £5 (£3 students) after. DJs Steven and Suave Gav inject your ears with pop sounds.

■ Nice’n’Sleazy 421 Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. One of Glasgow’s most down-to-earth and exciting bars, now with a late license at the weekend. See listings for selected highlights. ■ O2 ABC 300 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. This gig venue turns into a massive club night all through the weekend with a mix of indie and freeform mixing. ■ O2 Academy 121 Eglinton Street, 08700 771 2000. Host to big one-off parties ranging from Club Noir to Back to The Future. ■ O’Couture 373–377 Sauchiehall Street, 333 3940. Commercial and studentfriendly, in the heart of Glasgow’s busiest street. ■ The Old Fruitmarket Candleriggs, 353 8000. One of the city’s most atmospheric live venues, which hosts a selection of one-off clubs. ■ Oran Mor Byres Road, 0870 0132 652. Huge Gaelicstyle venue in the West End that plays host to Thursday, Friday and Saturday party nights. ■ Polo Lounge Wilson Street, 553 1221. The gay community of Glasgow votes with its feet every weekend, making this the most popular club of its kind in the city. See listings for selected highlights. ■ Queen Margaret Union University Gardens, 339 9784. Various club and cluborientated gigs occur at this student emporium. See listings for selected highlights. ■ The Shed 26 Langside Avenue, 649 5020. Commercial party nights in the heart of the Southside. See listings for selected highlights.

■ Soundhaus Hydepark Street, 221 4659. House, techno and live venue with Off The Record & DEFF and Monox every month. ■ Stereo 20–28 Renfield Lane, 222 2254. The venue which discovered Franz Ferdinand is revived in a new location, playing host to fine indie gigs and clubs in the basement. ■ Strathclyde Students’ Union University of Strathclyde, Students Association, 90 John Street, 567 5023. Housing a selection of cheesy and/or specialist student nights. See listings for selected highlights. ■ Sub Club Jamaica Street, 248 4600. One of the best club venues in Glasgow and host to Subculture and Optimo. ■ The Tunnel 84 Mitchell Street, 204 1000. A venue famous for its welldressed crowd and popularity. Dance tunes dominate the weekend. See listings for selected highlights. ■ Universal 157 Sauchiehall Lane, 332 8899. This smart venue hosts drum & bass and laid-back club nights, making it a varied space in which to relax. ■ The Viper Bar & Club 500 Great Western Road, Kelvinbridge, 334 0560. This west end institution has been recently refurbished, but it’s still an unashamedly mainstream affair. See listings for selected highlights. ■ The Winchester Club 49 Bell Street, 552 3586. A former jazz bar, this Merchant City basement venue attracts the kind of night and clientele which befits its elegant décor.

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www.list.co.uk/clubs ■ REplay Fridays at Play. Weekly 4pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £7 (£5 students) after. Will Ruane plays R&B and chart in room one, while Craig McHugh and Dave Wilson have the house anthems covered in the back room. ■ Tempted at Tusk. Weekly 10pm–2am. Free before 11pm; £5 after. Party sounds from DJ Norman Robinson. ■ United Nations of Dance at the Tunnel. Weekly 11pm–3am. £8. Clubland anthems, hip hop and R&B from Scotty Boy, Marc Anderson, Steve Clarke, John Thomson and more.

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■ Absolution at Classic Grand. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. £5 (students free). Rock, metal, industrial and punk to liven up your Saturday night. ■ All Tore Up at Blackfriars. 5 Mar, 10pm–3am. £7. Maximum rhythm and blues, rock’n’roll and rockabilly at this 1950s record hop. With live rockabilly from Dead Elvis & His One Man Grave with support from Charles Randolph Rivers’ Slim Rhythm Revue. ■ Bad Mouthin' at SWG3. 26 Mar, 10pm–3am. £tbc. A monthly residency with disco kings Al Kent and Rahaan. ■ Balkanarama at the Art School. 12 Mar, 10pm–3am. £7–£8. A night of gypsy/Balkan/klezmer madness, film, visuals and live music featuring gypsy belly dancing, live visuals, free plum brandy and more. Headlined by 12-piece Traktorkestra and Miso Petrovic (of Mostar Sevdah Reunion) alongside VJ Sestrsa, DJ Lemon Slice and DJ Wastepicker. ■ Bootlegged at the Saint. Weekly 11pm–3am. Free before midnight; £tbc after. A weekly night run by Pasty (Level 32) with local DJ guest spinning an eclectic mix in boutique surroundings. ■ Bottle Rocket at Nice’n’Sleazy. 19 Mar, 11.30pm–3am. £3. A night for dancing to indie-pop, post-punk, Motown, twee and anything else that gets feet tapping. ■ Classic Rock Club at Ivory Blacks. Weekly 11pm–2am. £5 (£3 students); free with a club flyer or a ticket stub from a gig anywhere in Glasgow that evening. The Mish Mosh DJs play classic rock, including Iron Maiden, Guns n’ Roses, Black Sabbath, Metallica and many more. ■ Deadly Rhythm at La Cheetah. 12 Mar, 11pm–3am. £8 before midnight; £10 after. Launched in London, a new dubstep, house and future garage night for Glasgow. With 2562/A Made Up Sound, Koreless and residents. See 5 Reasons, page 54. ■ Death Disco at the Arches. 19 Mar, 11pm–3am. £14; £7 if on DD email mailing list. Electro, house, disco and gauche party tracks at the Arches’ most lurid monthly party, with residents Hush Puppy, Josh Jones and Wavy Graves. With guests Hercules & Love Affair and Villa, and residents Hush Puppy, Josh Jones, Mingo-go and HaHaHa. See preview, page 50. ■ Deathkill4000 at Bloc+. 5 Mar, 10pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £2 after. An industrial rock noise party. With a live set from Pariso. ■ Divine at the Art School. 5 Mar, 11pm–3am. £4–£5. Glasgow’s longestrunning club residency brings you a monthly dose of northern soul, heavyweight funk, Tamla Motown, 60s freakbeat, dynamite ska, easy listening and psychedelic soundtracks. ■ Dum Dum at Bacchus. 26 Mar, 10pm–3am. £8 before 11pm and students all night; £10 after. Expect anything from experimental and electro to techno and IDM. Playing live is Galaxian of Drexciyan. ■ GBXperience Live at the Arches. 26 Mar, 11pm–3am. £15. A mighty night of hardcore and hardstyle. With Angerfist, George Bowie, Mallorca Lee, DJ Smurf, Obsession and Lost Origin.

Innuendo is a new night for the Arches, embracing the rising popularity of dubstep across the UK they launch with a headline set from London bad boy Caspa. At the forefront of the jump-up dubstep scene alongside frequent collaborator Rusko, they have pioneered a heavy relentless take on the sound that still rumbles with potent hard hitting basslines. ■ Innuendo at the Arches, Glasgow, Fri 18 Mar. ■ Hardcore Heaven Weekender 2011 Launch Party at Soundhaus. 5

Mar, 9pm–3am. £15. In advance of the massive hardcore-lovers’ party in Southport, Glasgow’s Twisted & Brainfire and Darkside vs Impact nights get some practice in. Featuring Re-Con, The Genesis Projection, MC Storm and Joey Riot. Highlife at La Cheetah. 5 Mar, 11pm–3am. £7. A bi-monthly night with excellent pedigree, from the people who bring you Slabs of the Tabernacle and Huntleys & Palmers Audio Club. Expect Afro beat, jacking’ house, Italo, 80s electro, UK funky, and Latin beats. Presenting the Huntleys & Palmers Records launch party with T Williams and Auntie Flo. ■ The Hot Club at Nice’n’Sleazy. 26 Mar, 11.30pm–3am. £3. Rafla (Nice’n’Sleazy) and Nobodaddy (The Phantom Band) play garage, punk, psych and rockabilly, with occasional live bands and art interventions. ■ I Love Dirty House at Ad Lib. 5 Mar, 10pm–3am. Free. Deep, acid and tech house from Jace Syntax, Kenny Campbell and Campbell Witlaw. Opening party. ■ Inside Out presents Hardlife at the Arches. 12 Mar, 10pm–3am. £20. A harder than usual mix of hard trance and house with Showtek, Luna, Organ Donors and Mark McVey. ■ Jilted at Soundhaus. 26 Mar, 9.30pm–4am. £6. A new tech-house night for the Soundhaus, with DJs Frostfire, Captiv8, DJ Tusk, Daniel Donnelly and Harvey Anderson. ■ Kollektiv at the Art School. 19 Mar, 11pm–3am. £6–£8. The techno collective welcomes a range of special guest. This month it’s Italy’s Fabrizio Maurizi (M_nus). ■ La Cheetah Presents at La Cheetah. 26 Mar, 11pm–3am. £10. One of Glasgow’s most bangin’ basements selects a guest for your approval. This time it’s Finnish disco duo Pusch 79 (Clone, Klakson).

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11pm–3am. £4. A bi-monthly house and techno club from residents Neill Murphy and Jamie Knox. With guests Scott Byrne and Martin Abram. ■ Love Music and Konichiwa at O2 ABC. Weekly 9.30pm–3am. £7 (£5). Soul, rock’n’roll, indie and electro with Gerry Lyons. Melting Pot at the Admiral. 5 Mar, 11pm–3am. £12. All things disco-house from residents Andrew Pirie and Simon Cordiner. Melting Pot celebrate their tenth birthday party with what promises to be one of the parties of the year. Joining them is disco legend Joaquin ‘Joe’ Claussell (Body & Soul, Sacred Rhythm, NYC) and Glasgow’s own Billy Woods and Thunder Disco Club. ■ Menergy at the Art School. 26 Mar, 11pm–3am. £6. Monthly Italo disco and Hi-NRG gay dance party, hosted by Lady Munter and Vanity Von Glow, with Kid Zipper and The Niallist on decks, live performances and more. It’s a March Manchester Invasion, with alternative drag queen Zsa Zsa Noir and the Scottish debut from hi-NRG DJs Pumping Iron. ■ Modern Lovers at the Flying Duck. 26 Mar, 11pm–3am. £3 before midnight; £6 (£5) after. Blues, garage punk, 60s pop, Motown, funk and beyond, with resident DJ Craig Jamieson. With guest DJ Andy Lewis (Acid Jazz, Paul Weller’s band). ■ Naive at the Art School. 26 Mar, 11pm–3am. £7. A new kid on the Glasgow club block, Naïve promises a blend of cultured, cosmopolitan French Touch and Gallic electro. With special guest Kavinsky. ■ Nu Skool at the Buff Club. Weekly 9pm–3am. £6; £3 entry through the Butterfly & Pig. Nick Peacock, John Ross and Alex O provide a fine line in disco, northern soul and all things funky. ■ One More Tune at the Art School. 12 Mar, 11pm–3am. £4 before 11.30pm;

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£5 after. Electro, techno and more, with residents Define Define, Saavedra and Peace. With Bad Autopsy (Ramp) and Jinty (Gutter Diddim). ■ Pandemic at Nice’n’Sleazy. 5 Mar, 11.30pm–3am. £3. Noj, Mark, Johnny Shrapnel and Gil Scott Heroin play indie, 60s garage, soul, rock’n’roll and ‘The Fall at least once.’ ■ Pass the Peas at Stereo. 5 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5. Andy Taylor (Resense, Wack Records) and weeG (Four Corners, Electrikal) play four solid hours of the international funk and soul scene’s very best tracks with live guests Federation of the Disco Pimp. FREE Phonic at the Halt Bar. 5 Mar, 3pm–midnight. A monthly electronic night with a broad remit. Expect Detroit techno, electro and synth-pop influenced sounds from residents Paul Bendoris and Headspeath. FREE Power Tools at Flat 0/1. Weekly 3pm–midnight. Korben Dallas and Nushta Droganova play Italo, disco and house. ■ Rectify at Soundhaus. 19 Mar, 10pm–3am. £12 (members £10). A night of hard dance and techno from resident Michael Hutcheson, from a club which originated as an illicit warehouse rave and went legit back in ‘04. Featuring Inside Out resident Sam Jones. ■ The Rock Shop at Maggie May’s. Weekly 11pm–3am. Free before midnight; £5 (£3) after. Resident Lee Craig plays a selection of rock, indie and metal classics in Maggie’s basement. ■ Saturdays at the Cathouse. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. £6 (£5.50). DJs Eric and Muppet offer classic and current rock on level one, while DJ Billy and Framie belt out emo and metal on level two. ■ Sector Events Present Neophyte Records Tour at

Soundhaus. 12 Mar, 10.30pm–3am. £15. Featuring top Dutch hardcore artists Neophyte, Evil Activities, Tha Playah and Panic, and Scottish favourites Obsession and DJ Q. ■ Subcity Party at the Arches. 5 Mar, 11pm–3am. £10 on the door; £8 advance; £6 limited advance. The University of Glasgow’s own radio station hosts another of its legendary parties, with a range of highest quality local DJs on the decks. This time out it’s their Sweet Sixteen party, with (deep breath) Beat Beneath, Chungo-Bungo, Datarape, Dim Sum, HaHaHa vs Raksha, Jackie Your Body, Kaleidoscope, One More Tune and Synth. ■ Subculture at the Sub Club. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. £10. Glasgow’s wellestablished house institution continues to reign supreme, with residents Harri and Domenic, and rolling residents Junior, Telford and Esa. ■ Tronicsole at the Admiral. 26 Mar, 11pm–3am. £10 (members £9). Deep and sophisticated house grooves every month from residents HiRO and Steven Coyle. This will be the second birthday party, with guest Shur-i-Khan (DarkEnergy, Freerange). ■ Voodoo at the Cathouse. Weekly 4–9pm. £6 (£3). Under-18s club, featuring two floors of rock, metal, punk, emo and requests with DJs Framie and Am-y. ■ Wrong Island at Nice’n’Sleazy. 12 Mar, 11.30pm–3am. £3. Electro, techno and all kinds of mash-ups from the Wrong Island DJs Dirty Larry and Teamy.

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■ Base at the Tunnel. Weekly 11pm–3am. £10. DJ Sketch, Harri Miller and John Thomson put together a blend of funky house and R&B over two huge and consistently packed rooms. ■ Bob’s Full House at Òran Mór. Weekly 11pm–3am. £8. Chart, R&B, house, indie and electro with DJ Bobby Bluebell. ■ Boho Saturdays at Boho. Weekly 9.30pm–3am. Free before 10.30pm; £8 after. Li’l Rich every Saturday with a li’l bit of everything. 3–31 March 2011 THE LIST 53

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Clubs FREE FHQ Saturdays at FHQ. Weekly 6pm–3am. Upbeat pop anthems. ■ Homegrown at Bamboo. Weekly 10pm–3am. £7 (£5 with a matric card). Big Al, Dominic Martin and Robin B play R&B, indie, rock and soul. ■ Hummingbird Saturdays at Hummingbird. Weekly 5pm–3am. Free before 10.30pm; £5 (£3 students) after. Party sounds from DJs Aaron Petrie and Kid Sleazy. ■ I Love Garage at the Garage. Weekly 11pm–3am. £7 (£5). Chart, indie, R&B and hip hop, with karaoke in Snapshotz.

5REASONS TO GO TO . . . DEADLY RHYTHM 1 It’s a brand new night, sort of ‘It’s an extension of a night I ran down in London,’ says promoter Alex Surguladze. ‘As the three of us who ran it have moved around the country [he’s in Glasgow to study] we’ve taken it with us, so there’s still a Deadly Rhythm in London and one in Brighton too.’ 2 It’s ambitious ‘We started off three years ago as a dubstep night – what we might have described as a more London-based sound. Lately we’ve been crossing over more, doing things like future garage, house and techno, and trying to work with new labels and develop AV shows.’ 3 It’s got pedigree Deadly Rhythm started off booking people like Skream, Joker and Kode9 in London, and has hosted label parties in the capital for the likes of Numbers, LuckyMe and Hotflush, alongside record launch parties for Mount Kimbie amongst others. 4 It’s got big plans Operating on a three-monthly cycle of two smaller dates at La Cheetah then a big quarterly party at SWG3, the club will launch this month with 2562 (pictured) and Koreless, bring Instra:Mental to town in April, then take Martyn and Braiden to the Studio Warehouse in May. 5 It knows the scene Their label parties have already put the Deadly Rhythm team in touch with Scottish innovators like Rustie, Hudson Mohawke and the LuckyMe team, so they know they’re here to add to an already strong scene. ‘We’re used to doing things which are very Londoncentric,’ says Surguladze, ‘but here we want to support local artists where we can, as well as trying to do things which other people aren’t.’ (David Pollock) ■ La Cheetah, Glasgow, Sat 12 Mar.

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■ Kinetic Blue at the Viper Bar &

Club. Weekly 9pm–2am. Free before 10.30pm; £6 (£5 students) after. Indie and funky house from Ross McMillan. ■ Kinky Disco at Kushion. Weekly 7pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £7 (£5 students) after. The self-styled sexiest party in town is hosted by DJs Stevie Foy and Gav Somerville. playing house, electro and urban hits. ■ O’Couture Saturdays at O’Couture. Weekly 11pm–3am. £8 (£5 students). Big-room party, dance and R&B sounds from Rob Etherson and That Tall Guy Scott. ■ PLAY Saturdays at Play. Weekly 5pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £8 (£6) after. Big room tunes from Will Ruane, Iain Pollock and Ross McFadyen. Note that opening time will be 10pm on the first Saturday of every month. ■ Saturday at Milan at Milan. Weekly 11pm–3am. £3 before midnight; £5 after. DJs Robbie and Cruz serve up chart, dance, R&B and hip hop. ■ Stepping Up a Notch at the Polo Lounge. Weekly 9pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £5 (£3 students) after. DJs Suave Gav and Leah give it their all on Saturday nights. ■ Worship at Tusk. Weekly 5pm–2am. Free before 11pm; £5 after. Party sounds from DJ John Heally. ■ Yoyo at the Shed. Weekly 10pm–3am. Free before midnight; £6 after. DJs Euan and Derek play pop and hip hop hits.

Glasgow Sunday

Clubs FREE Button Up at Flat 0/1. Weekly 9pm–2am. Duncan Harvey and Jack Isosceles play a mix of sleazy R&B, 50s and 60s pop, jump jive, Jamaican vibes and exotica from a bygone age. ■ Optimo Presents Hung Up! at the Sub Club. Weekly 11pm–3am. £tbc. Sundays aren’t dead yet! A new weekly event curated by Optimo DJs JD Twitch and JG Wilkes, taking up where their old night left off but with added input from some of Glasgow’s finest DJs. Expect guests on a smi-regular basis. FREE Sundays at the Cathouse. Weekly 11pm–3am. DJ AM-Y playing killer rock, metal, punk and requests. ■ Trash & Burn at Classic Grand. 27 Mar, 11pm–3am. £4. DJ Barry and Daiquiri Dusk present a night of glam, sleaze, girls and tease. ■ Wax Works at Bar Petite. 6 Mar, 3pm–3am. Free before 7pm; £4 after. Underground house and techno on vinyl, with the regular Wax Works team. February’s local guest will be Davie Barr.

Chart & Party

■ Banana Split at Play. Weekly

9pm–2am. Free before 10.30pm; £5 (£3 students) after. James D plays house and indie. ■ Big in Japan at O’Couture. Weekly 3pm–3am. £tbc. Dance if you want to, or take advantage of the cheap drinks instead. ■ Discobadger at Bamboo. Weekly 10pm–3am. Free before 11.30pm with a matric card; £5 (£4) after. DJ Kash, Domsko and Gerry Lyons play hip hop, house, funk and electro. ■ Encore at Kushion. Weekly 9pm–3am. £5 (£3). Party sounds, and note it’s free entry all night with a retail wage slip. ■ Hummingbird Sundays at Hummingbird. Weekly 9pm–1am. £tbc. Half price cocktails and party tracks. ■ Liquid Cool at Common. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £5 (£3 students) after. Iain Thomson, AJ and Gordon ‘Harri’ Miller play vocal garage and house. ■ Mayhem Sundays at Bennets. Weekly 11pm–3am. £tbc. Party tunes for an up for it gay crowd with Marc. ■ Shedkandi at the Shed. Weekly 11pm–3am. £2. Sisters Lisa Mafia and Li’l Gem present a house and R&B playlist.

■ Sin City at the Buff Club. Weekly 11pm–3am. £3 (free for students). Marky Mark and Mash brings you disco, funk, soul and house. FREE Sports Sunday at FHQ. Weekly 6pm–3am. Live football, a free jukebox and party sounds. ■ Sunday ‘Sentials at Play. Weekly 10pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £tbc after. Party sounds from DJs Chris Stewart and Ross McFadyen. ■ Sunday Service at Òran Mór. Weekly 11pm–3am. £5 (students £3). Chart, R&B, house and electro from Dave M. ■ Sunday Sesh at Boho. Weekly 11pm–3am. £5 (£3 students before midnight). Resident DJs play party anthems to wind you down or pick you up. ■ We Started Everything at the Garage. Weekly 11pm–3am. Free before 11.30pm; £5 (£3) after. A night of ‘unadulterated musical magnificence’ (we’re quoting) with Brian McMaster. ■ Weekends With a Bang! at the Polo Lounge. Weekly 9pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £5 (£3 students) after. DJ Leah takes you out with a bang at this explosive end to the week.

Glasgow Monday

Clubs FREE Boteco Intimo at Boteco do Brasil. Weekly 8pm–3am. Explore the intimate sounds of bossa nova, tropicalia, exotica and breezy lounge pop every Monday with your hostess DJ Mingo-go. ■ Burn at the Buff Club. Weekly 11pm–3am. £5 (£3). Burn provides all the disco songs you’ve forgotten about and the ones you can’t forget. Presented by Normski, Zeus and Mash.

Chart & Party

■ Alibi Mondays at the Garage. Weekly 11pm–3am. £5 (£3). Andy R plays requests from all genres. ■ Hangout Mondays at O’Couture. Weekly 4pm–3am. £tbc. Indie, dance, pop and cheap drinks. ■ Lock In at Bamboo. Weekly 10pm–3am. £5 (£3). New Monday nighter for Bamboo playing music ‘of the party variety’. FREE Passionality at FHQ. Weekly 11pm–3am. Passion’s the fashion on a Monday with this night from TLC and DJ Shawn Roberts.

Glasgow Tuesday

Clubs

■ Danse Macabre at Nice’n’Sleazy. 8 Mar, 11.30pm–3am. £2 before 1am; £3 after. DJs Pasta and Catnip spin oldschool goth rock and classic disco (how does that even work?), along with Italo, sleazy synthpop and the best alternative rock tracks the 80s had to offer. ■ I AM at the Sub Club. Weekly 11pm–3am. Weekly (not 8 Mar, see below) 11pm–3am. £2–£4. A new house and techno night from hosts Beta and Kappa, whose aim is to try and recapture the Optimo vibe of old on a Tuesday night. ■ I AM vs Naive at the Sub Club. 8 Mar, 11pm–3am. £tbc. Two of Glasgow’s finest young clubs team up for a house party. With New York’s Treasure Fingers. ■ Killer Kitsch at the Buff Club. Weekly 11pm–3am. £4 (£3). Upstairs, Euan and Dave play electronic music of all ages for all ages, while downstairs, Duncan plays funk, soul and swing. In the Butterfly & Pig Davie plays nu and old disco, and more. ■ Retrosexual at the Viper Bar & Club. 8 Mar, 7pm–3am. Free before 10.30pm; £5 (£3) after. An eclectic mix of Indie, electro and house with retro games, roller girls, beer pong and more. ■ Tranny Night at the Art School. 15 Mar, 10.30pm–3am. £tbc. Channel your inner drag king or queen at this fundraiser for the Painting and Printmaking degree show catalogue.

With DJ sets from Uptown, The Niallist and the Lock Up Your Daughters team, and performances from Menergy’s Lady Munter and Vanity Von Glow.

Chart & Party

■ Dubbed at FHQ. Weekly 11pm–3am. £3. DJs Rob Technic and Colin Reid play house, R&B, hip hop and indie. FREE Ipop at the Polo Lounge. Weekly 5pm–3am. Start the week very early with DJ Devine. ■ Juicy Tuesday at Kushion. Weekly 9pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £5 (£3 students) after. A night to entertain the masses across two rooms. Room one sees Stevie Foy rocking out indie pop and electro, while Li’l L and Ray Woods get the party started with hip hop beats and R&B grooves in room two. ■ Lust at O’Couture. Weekly 11pm–3am. £5 (£3 students). Indie anthems and urban beats. FREE Nectar & Nails at Hummingbird. Weekly 5pm–1am. Off the wall party sounds with DJ Ed Nygma. ■ Quids at Queen Margaret Union. Weekly 9pm–2am. £1 before 11pm; £3/2 after. Gerry Lyons provides the soundtrack for this new student indie night. ■ Switch Tuesdays at Bamboo. Weekly 11pm–3am. £4 (free for students). Dan South and Robin B mash up hip hop, R&B, pop and electro. ■ Tuesday at Viper at the Viper Bar & Club. Weekly 9pm–3am. £tbc (free for students). Free entry to all students, as DJ Callum Lawson plays all the anthems you’ll hear down the union. ■ Y’Uptae Tuesday at the Garage. Weekly 11pm–3am. Free before 11.30pm; £5 (£3) after. DJ Andy Wilson plays club anthems, party hits and requests, plus karaoke in the Snapshotz bar.

Glasgow Wednesday

Clubs

■ Dirty Noise at Nice’n’Sleazy. 23

Mar, 11.30pm–3am. £5. Dirty, filthy, poundin’ techno from residents Go-Dirty, Digital Stitch and Martin What?, with visuals by Mediaheroic. ■ Knock Knock at the Art School. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. £5 ; £3 advance and for GSA students. A new weekly club night from Synergy Concerts, who will be joining the dots between the most exciting touring bands and the best of home-grown talent; and visual art label TAKTAL, who provide the creative direction and work closely with Art School students, tutors and graduates to curate a night of visual splendour. ■ Muso at the Buff Club. Weekly 9pm–3am. £4 (£3). A night of up and coming bands, with DJs David Duffy and Amy Rew until 3am. ■ Nuke the Moon at the Flying Duck. Weekly 11pm–3am. £4 (£2). DJs Quahaze and Math look back to the golden age of clubs and the birth of dance music culture with a set of funk, disco, jackin’ house and breaks. FREE Open Mic at Boteco do Brasil. Weekly 8pm–3am. If you like to play music for others or just like listening to live artists then Boteco’s new open mic night is for you. ■ We Play Records at Bar Petite. Weekly 8pm–midnight. Free. An electronic pre-party, with Level32 and friends. ■ Wednesdays at Flat 0/1 at Flat 0/1. Weekly 11pm–3am. £tbc. Darrell plays 80s and urban funk jams and Dom plays a mix of early 80s slap synth funk rap grooves.

Chart & Party

■ Clubhouse at the Viper Bar & Club.

Weekly 9pm–2am. Free before 11pm; £5 (£3 students) after. DJ Nelson plays ‘Rihanna to Bananarama.’ ■ Foreplay at FHQ. Weekly 6pm–3am. Free. DJ Shazza presents a party for girls.

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www.list.co.uk/clubs ■ Gaga Wednesdays at the Garage.

Weekly 11pm–3am. £5 (£3). Chart, classic and current hits, and drink promos too. Free entry for UWS and Glasgow University students. ■ Gay as F**k at Play. Weekly 11pm–3am. Free before midnight; £3 after. Cheap drinks, big tunes and maximum gayness with DJs Darren and Michael. ■ Lollapalooza Wednesday at O’Couture. Weekly 11pm–3am. £5 (£3 students). Derek Ho, Rob Etherson and Stevie ‘Lost’ Foy play indie, pop, cheese and R&B. ■ Octopussy at the Arches. Weekly 11pm–3am. £7 (students £5). Jacuzzis, bouncy castles and a Chapel of Love at this weekly student night of indie, pop and electro. ■ Spank at Milan. Weekly 11pm–3am. £tbc. DJs Kris Keegan and Ian Stirling spin disco, house and classic anthems. FREE Taste at the Polo Lounge. Weekly 9pm–3am. A tasty midweek club party with DJ Steven. ■ Tongue in Cheek at Bamboo. Weekly 10pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £5 (£4) after. A night for all tastes as Gavin Sommerville plays R&B in the main room, DJ Toast plays chart in the lounge and Andy Wilson plays rock in the red room. ■ Twisted Fairytale at Kushion. Weekly 9pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £3 (£2 students) after. DJ Big Al takes charge, with cheap drinks and teapot shooters. ■ Vicious Circle at Hummingbird. Weekly 10pm–1am. £tbc. Party sounds from DJ Iain Thompson. ■ West End Wednesdays at Boho. Weekly 11pm–3am. £5 (£3 students before midnight). A student night for the West End, with cheap drinks and dancing.

EDINBURGH Events are listed by city, day, type then alphabetically by name. Submit listings at least 14 days before publication to clubs@list.co.uk. Edinburgh listings are compiled by Henry Northmore. ✽ Indicates Hitlist entry

Edinburgh Thursday

Clubs FREE Animal Hospital at Sneaky Pete’s. 10 Mar, 11pm–3am. Techno and minimal night with decor and live visuals. ■ Born To Be Wide at Electric Circus. 3 Mar, 7pm–2am. £5 (music union members £3.50). Music industry seminar/social club that aims to bring musos, journalists, promoters, record shop workers and musicians together. Launch of this year’s Wide Days Conference, followed by a Buy What You Hear session with the Oxfam Records DJs. ■ Bounce at Po Na Na. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. £5. DJ Johnny Frenetic will be providing the best in electro, house and chart mash-ups for your musical pleasures. ■ Bump at the Liquid Room. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. Free before midnight; £2 after. Master Caird and Johnny JunkHouse supply fresh cuts, remixes and requests at this night of house, indie, hip hop, funk, 80s, 90s, electro and disco night. FREE Dapper Dan’s at Sneaky Pete’s. 3 Mar, 11pm–3am. Default and Picassio promise ‘a wonky cocktail of beats’ on decks and FX. ■ Exhibit Music at Wee Red Bar. 3 Mar, 10.30pm–3am. £3 (£2). ‘Superior’

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indie, electro and rock’n’roll from DJs Del (Madchester) and Adrian James with a guest DJ set from Epic 26. FREE Frisky at the Hive. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. Chart and dancefloor anthems in the main room with indie and 90s hits out back. FREE Gayboi Mansion at GHQ. 10 Mar, 10pm–3am. Monthly club night just for the gentlemen. FREE Homegrown at Sneaky Pete’s. 17 Mar, 11pm–3am. New night focusing on up-and-coming drum & bass talent. ■ Movement at Electric Circus. Weekly 9pm–1am. £3 (£2). The best new indie and classic dancefloor killers. ■ Octopussy at the HMV Picture House. Weekly 7pm–2am. £4. Student night of chart, R&B, electro and indie classics. FREE Ride at Sneaky Pete’s. 24 Mar, 11pm–3am. Electro, indie and hip hop from Lauren and Chekkie. FREE Sick Note at Cabaret Voltaire. Weekly 11pm–3am. Indie/electro night from the Cab, with residents from Clash and Spies in the Wires. FREE Speaker Bite Me at Espionage. Weekly 11pm–3am. The Evol DJs take charge at this alternative disco night of indie, hip hop and a dash of electro, which features everything from Dizzee Rascal to The Cribs. ■ Stiletto at Lulu. Weekly 10pm–3am. £5 (£4). Electro-pop, glam house classics and disco. ■ The Spring Fling: A Forest Celebration at Studio 24. 3 Mar,

7pm–3am. £7. Relaunching the ‘Save the Forest’ fundraising campaign with a wild party of live music (including Horndog Brass Band, Black Cat, Jenm & the Gents and Luckypockets) plus DJs until 3am.

Chart & Party FREE Cheese & Crackers at Sin. Weekly 10pm–3am. ‘Cheesy’ classics and ‘cracking’ anthems. ■ Wonderland at Shanghai. Weekly 10pm–3am. £tbc. DJ Calverto spins student anthems and cheese.

Edinburgh Friday

Clubs

■ Axis at Cabaret Voltaire. 18 Mar, 11pm–3am. £8 before midnight; £9 after (students £8). Techno night. Hosting a Jack Knife Records special with heavyweight electro and dubstep from Hostage, Calverton and Attic Kings. ■ Balkanarama at Studio 24. 11 Mar, 9.30pm–3am. £7 before 10.30pm; £9 after. A blend of klezmer, Balkan, gypsy punk and electronic beats featuring live music, bellydancing, VJs and a live jam session. Headlined by 12-piece Traktorkestra and Miso Petrovic (of Mostar Sevdah Reunion) alongside VJ Sestrsa, DJ Lemon Slice and DJ Wastepicker. Bedbug at Cabaret Voltaire. 11 Mar, 11pm–3am. £6. Dubstep and bass heavy club night with a Friday night special from Bedbug. Hard insistent drum & bass action from special guest DJ Fresh (Breakbeat Kaos). ■ Bound For Glory at Cabaret Voltaire. 11 Mar, 11pm–3am. £3 before midnight; £4 after. Fudge Fingas, Beefy and Flyin’ Saucer at this monthly night that aims to raise funds for Oxfam, with a funk, house and electro soundtrack in the Cab’s Speakeasy. Joined by special guest Joseph Malik (Compost Records).

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at Cabaret Voltaire. ✽ 18 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5 before midnight; The Cricket Club presents The Crease

It’s a long way to Miami from Edinburgh (roughly 4262 miles fact fans) but Smirnoff have brought the Florida coast a bit closer as their Nightlife Exchange Project touches down in the capital with carnival entertainment, dancers, a luxury lounge bar, a Little Havana bar and guest Damaged Goods for a floorfilling set of electro, house, hip hop, dubstep and trance. ■ City Nightclub, Edinburgh, Sat 19 Mar.

£6 after. Solefusion’s backroom returns taking over the Speakeasy with a blend of funk, soul and hip hop as the original line-up reunite for one night only as Illtech Joe, Sugar Ray and ST’AX’ man the wheels of steel. ■ Confusion is Sex at the Bongo Club. 18 Mar, 11pm–3am. £7 (£5). Twisted and freaky mix of burlesque, glam techno, electro, indie punk and rock’n’roll. ‘Looney Tunes Toy House’ theme this month.

■ Cosmic at Studio 24. 18 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5 (students £4). A spacedout night of psychedelic trance, with live percussion and visuals by VisualGnosis. ■ Disgraceland at Henry’s Cellar Bar. 11 Mar, 11pm–3am. £6. Deadly mix of punk, rock, blues, lounge and indie, now in a new home. FREE Everybody at Electric Circus. Weekly 10pm–3am. The night starts with live band karaoke (until midnight) followed by a mix of pop, rock, indie, electro, disco and party tracks form 1960-2010. ■ Evol at the Liquid Room. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. Free before 11.30pm; £6 after. Edinburgh’s longest running indie night. With the usual mix of the best current and classic alternative and crossover tunes, Evol’s an institution. ■ Four Corners at the Bongo Club. 11 Mar, 11pm–3am. £3 before midnight; £5 after. Your local one-stop hop for funk/soul/jazz/Latin/Afro/reggae dancefloor action and sizzling live percussion. ■ Funk Me It’s Friday at Sin. Weekly 10pm–3am. Free before midnight; £4 after. Classic funk, disco and remixes. ■ Furburger at GHQ. 11 Mar, 11pm–3am. £4 (£3). DJs Dejaybird, Funki Diva and Boy Toy provide aural stimulation for gay women and their closest friends. ■ Girls & Boys at the HMV Picture House. Weekly 9.30pm–3am. £5 (£3). Edinburgh’s biggest indie night with a rock attitude. Heavy Gossip at Medina. 11 Mar, 10.30pm–3am. £5 before midnight; £8 after. Fresh house cuts, disco funk and reworked edits from residents Craig Smith and Nick Yuill. For their first birthday party they welcome the ‘slowmotion house’ and minimal techno of Cottam. See preview, page 50. ■ Hippy Hippy Shake at Studio 24. 25 Mar, 11pm–3am. £10. Electro-swing and funky house. Guest tbc. ■ Jackhammer at the Caves. 4 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5 before midnight; £7 after. Techno night. Soma’s Slam make a trip over to the East Coast for a set of expansive techno and house. ■ Kosheen at the Venue, Potterrow. 11 Mar, 10pm–3am. £5 before midnight; £7 after. Trip hop and drum & bass from the Kosheen DJs, with live support from Spaio & Sleazy Tek. ■ Late’n’Live at the Jazz Bar. Sat 11.30pm–4am. £5 (£3). Late night jazz and funk acts and DJs. Live guests include Le Salon de Jazz Refuse (4 Mar), Ka-Tet (11 Mar), Paul Mills' Funk Band (18 Mar) and the Raymond Harris Fusion Experience (25 Mar). ■ LuckyMe at Sneaky Pete’s. 25 Mar, 11pm–3am. £tbc. The scene setting taste makers at Glasgow record label/art collective LuckyMe head over to Edinburgh for more hip hop, dubstep and funky abstract beats (line-up tbc). ■ Luvely at the Liquid Room. 4 Mar, 10.30pm–3am. £12 (members £10). The saucy soirée of full-on, driving house music returns. ■ Mad Caravan at Studio 24. 4 Mar, 10pm–3am. £5. World music night. FREE Misfits at the Hive. Weekly 9pm–3am. DIY indie, electro, punk, rock and retro with bargain drinks. ■ Modern Lovers at the Store. 25 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5. Soul, funk, garage, freak beat, psyche and more from Craig Jamieson. Joined by Paul Weller’s bassist Andy Lewis for some added Acid Jazz. ■ Planet Earth at Citrus Club. Weekly 10pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £6 after. Music from 1976 through to 1989. In other words, a healthy dose of punk, new wave, new romantic and electro-pop (now with added 90s). ■ RSVP at Lulu. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. £8. Glamorous club hits. ■ Redeemer at Studio 24. Fri 11pm–3am. £5 (members/students £4). The UK’s biggest alt.rock and metal club comes to Edinburgh. ■ Sahara Sessions at Po Na Na. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. £3 before

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Clubs midnight; £6 after. Funky and disco tinged house and huge club classics at this new glam and sexy night for Po Na Na. ■ Soulsville at the Bongo Club. 25 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5. Tsatsu and Argonaut spin the best in soul, doo-wop, funk and rock’n’roll now with an added kick of live dancers and a ‘new musical direction’. ■ Static Undergound at the Lane. 11 Mar, 10pm–3am. £6 (students £3). There's a Tarantino theme at this instalment of Static Underground, with a soundtrack of house, electro, progressive and trance. ■ StepBack at Wee Red Bar. 18 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5 (£3). Heavy bass from WolfJazz and Eclair Fi Fi as StepBack makes its new home at the Wee Red. ■ Studio 100 at Cabaret Voltaire. 25 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5 before 1am, £7 after. Launch of this new deep soulful house and disco night in the Cab’s Speakeasy, hosted by Whispers. ■ Sugarbeat at Cabaret Voltaire. 25 Mar, 10.30pm–3am. £3 before midnight; £5 after. It’s a mash up of breaks, beats, electro and anything else they can lay their hands from your hosts Tim & Jez (Utah Saints). Residents special as Utah Saints and Trilogy take charge of the tunes. ■ This is Music at Sneaky Pete’s. Fri 10.30pm–3am. £3 (members free). Indieelectro night hosted by the Sick Note DJs. ■ Tokyoblu at Cabaret Voltaire. 4 Mar, 11pm–3am. £8. John Hutchison and Iain Gibson dish out the best in Chicago house, funky electro and disco. Joined by Edinburgh’s distorted disco king Kris Wasabi, with Harry Bennet taking care of the back room. See preview, page 49. ■ We Own presents Pete Tong and Afrojack at Ocean Terminal. 4

Mar, 10.30pm–3am. £25 (VIP £50). Big night of house to launch We Own’s new site and clothing line with support from Fred Lilla, One Dollar Dave and Jordan Cochrane. ■ Xplicit at the Bongo Club. 4 Mar, 11pm–3am. £8. Hard, dark drum & bass. Guest DJ Sigma (Hospital/Breakbeat Kaos) brings the noise.

Chart & Party

■ Hot & Gold at Stereo. Weekly 10pm–3am. Free before midnight; £4 (£2) after. Disco, dance and raunchy

EDINBURGH CLUB VENUES ■ Bacaro 7–11 Hope Street Lane, 247 7004. Stylish bijou clubbbing and cocktails. ■ The Bongo Club Moray House, 37 Holyrood Road, 558 7604. One of the coolest and most eclectic clubs in town. See listings for details. ■ Cabaret Voltaire 36-38 Blair Street, 220 6176. Mixed bag from house and techno to drum & bass and indie. See listings for details. ■ The Caves Niddry Street South, 557 8989. Great subterranean venue (as the name suggests) getting more and more popular due to its unique atmosphere. See listings for details. ■ CC Blooms 23-24 Greenside Place, 556 9331. One of the city’s most enduring gay clubs, with hiNRG tracks every night of the week.

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R&B on the mainfloor while upstairs you get 80s classics. ■ Kinky Disco at GHQ. Weekly 9pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £5 after. Pop, camp classics and dance hits from Cilla Slack and funky house and electro from DJ Michelle. ■ The Reunion at Lava Ignite. Weekly 10pm–3am. £5 before midnight; £7 after. Ibiza party every Friday all through summer with chart dance hits and Lava’s notorious hot tubs.

Edinburgh Saturday

Clubs

■ Bass Syndicate at Sneaky Pete’s. 12 Mar, 11pm–3am. £3 (members free). Bass Syndicate returns with a mix of bass heavy breaks, beats, electro and house from G-Mac, Believe and Silver Storic. ■ Bears in the Basement at New Town Bar. 12 Mar, 10pm–2am. £tbc. A men-only night for bears and their admirers to meet up with old friends or make new ones. ■ Beat Control at the HMV Picture House. Weekly 10pm–2am. £1 before midnight; £5 (£3) after. The Evol DJs dish out the best in twisted pop, indie and alternative beats as clubbing returns to the Picture House. ■ Beep Beep, Yeah! at Cabaret Voltaire. 5 Mar, 11pm–3am. £3. Taking over the Speakeasy with a staunchly retro soundtrack of 50s rock, 60s grooves and 70s psychedelia. ■ Big’n’Bashy at the Bongo Club. 12 Mar, 11pm–3am. £tbc. Four deck mix of dubstep, reggae, dancehall and jungle. ■ Bubblegum at the Hive. Weekly 9pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £4 after. A student friendly chewed up, spat out mix of electro, pop, dance, disco, soul and indie. ■ Circus at GHQ. Weekly 9pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £5 after. Pop and dance tunes across two rooms from DJ Darren and Dowzer. ■ Colours & City present Ferry Corsten at City Nightclub. 5 Mar,

10pm–3am. £15. Huge pounding hard house and trance tracks form Rotterdam’s Ferry Corsten (aka System F). ■ Dare! at Cabaret Voltaire. 26 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5. Taking over the Speakeasy with a celebration of dance music from through the ages (from

■ The Citrus Club Grindlay Street, 622 7086. Mainly studenty venue that goes for an indie vibe as well as a dash of punk, new wave and 80s classics. See listings for selected highlights.

for details.

■ City: Edinburgh 1a Market Street, 226 9560. From student nights and pop to big guest DJs. See listings for selected highlights.

■ Henry’s Cellar Bar 8-16a Morrison Street, 228 9393. Eclectic and experimental nights from surf rock to electro. See listings for details.

■ Electric Circus 36-39 Market Street, 226 4224. Eclectic dance beats and indie plus private rooms for a unique clubbling experience.

■ Hive 15–17 Niddry Street, 556 0444. Rock, indie, student nights and electronica. See listings for details.

■ Espionage 4 India Buildings, Victoria Street, 477 7007. Five floors of varied chart and dancey action. ■ Faith Wilkie House, Cowgate, 225 9764. Commercial dance sounds, pop hits and R&B. ■ GHQ 4 Picardy Place, 550 1780. Swish gay club. See listings

■ The GRV 7 Guthrie Street, 220 2987. Intimate club venue mixing art, techno, dub, live acts and beats. See listings for details.

■ HMV Picture House 31 Lothian Road, 0844 847 1740. Home to indie clubbing and big name oneoff special events. See listings for details. ■ The Jazz Bar 1 Chambers Street, 467 2539. Cool beats from global sounds to straight ahead jazz. See listings for details. ■ Karma Nights

Gorgio Moroder to Mylo) all from the masterful Jon Pleased Wimmin and Adam le Chic. ■ Devil Disco Club at the Bongo Club. 19 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5 (£4) before midnight; £7 (£6) after. No wave, vintage disco, electro funk, proto house and New York classics from the Trouble DJs and Giles Walker. HRH are this month’s live guests. ■ Driven at Henry’s Cellar Bar. 19 Mar, 11pm–3am. £3 before midnight; £4 after. Industrial, EBM and goth. ■ The Egg at Wee Red Bar. Weekly 10pm–3am. £1 before 11.30pm; £3 after (ECA students free before 11.30pm; £2 after). Indie, 60s garage, electro, northern soul, ska, 70s punk and new wave at this Edinburgh institution for those in the know after a quick fix of decent music. ■ Fake at Sneaky Pete’s. 5 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5. Electro, breaks and bassline house from horror film addicts Bus Daddy and Zomby Lover. ■ Filth at Sin. Weekly 10pm–3am. £5. Mash-ups from Richie Ruftone and DJ Babes. ■ The Go-Go at Studio 24. 5 Mar, 11pm–3am. Free before 11.30pm; £5 (£4) after. Swinging 60s garage, soul, mod, soul, new wave, surf and sleazy listening from residents Tall Paul and Big Gus. ■ The Green Door at Studio 24. 19 Mar, 10.30pm–3am. £5 (members/students £4). A night of rock’n’roll from classics to their mutant offspring. ‘For hepcats and squares alike’. ■ His & Hers at Electric Circus. 12 Mar, 10.30pm–3am. £5 before midnight; £6 after. The Baron and The Regent serve up the best in indie, punk and alternative. ■ I Love . . . at City Nightclub. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. £8. DJ Garry Spence (Galaxy FM) plays all the best mainstream chart and dance. ■ It’s All Good at Cabaret Voltaire. 12 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5. Floorfilling funky house, electro and hard house. ■ JakN at the Store. 5 Mar, 10.30pm–3am. £2 before midnight; £4 after. Techno past, present and future. JakN continue to put on the best techno and drum & bass parties for the lowest door price possible. ■ Karnival at Cabaret Voltaire. 26 Mar, 11pm–3am. £8 before midnight; £10 23 Lothian Road, 229 9197. Club classics, chart nuggets and party tunes. ■ The Lane 3 Queensferry Street Lane, 467 7215. Selection of cool house nights. See listings for details. ■ Lava Ignite 3 West Toll Cross, 228 3252. Chart favourites, pop hits and R&B. ■ The Liquid Room 9c Victoria Street, 225 2564. Home to indie, electro, dubstep, house and visiting big name DJs. ■ Lulu (under Tiger Lily) 125b George Street, 561 2245. Cool funk, house and other grooves from the people who brought you the Opal Lounge. ■ Medina 45-47 Lothian Street, 225 6313. Laid back vibes with cool hip hop and other sounds. See listings for details. ■ Mood Omni, Greenside Place, 550

after (students £8). Forward thinking house night. Dubby techno and acid house special from special guest Justin Robertson (Bugged Out). ■ Land of 1000 Dances at Studio 24. 12 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5 (members/students £4). Dedicated to northern soul, Stax records, Detroit soul and Chicago blues. ■ Late’n’Live at the Jazz Bar. Sat 11.30pm–3am. £5 (£3). Late night jazz and funk acts and DJs. Featuring Gecko 3 (5 Mar), The Privates (12 Mar), Rene Band (19 Mar) and The Soul Foundation (26 Mar). ■ Liquid Soul at Po Na Na. Weekly 10pm–3am. £4 before 11pm; £7 after. Retro-disco and funky house night, featuring Po’s own Mark B on the decks fusing classic and bang up-to-date funky house for those in the know. ■ Lulu at Lulu. Weekly 9pm–3am. £4 before 11pm; £8 after. Electro, club hits, sexy disco and chart favourites. ■ Madchester at the Liquid Room. 26 Mar, 10.30pm–3am. £6. Back where it belongs at the Liquid Room, Madchester plays the best the baggy era had to offer (think Happy Mondays, Stone Roses and The Charlatans) ■ Magic Nostalgia at Electric Circus. 26 Mar, 10.30pm–3am. £5 before midnight; £6 after. ‘The Wheel’ decides the playlist be it disco, 80s, rock gods, 90s rave, power ballads, one hit wonders or movie music, at this multi-genre nostalgia fest. ■ Messenger Sound System at the Bongo Club. 26 Mar, 11pm–3am. £6 before midnight; £7 after. The mighty Messenger Sound System blasts out the best in righteous reggae, dub and roots with MC Ras Echo. ■ Mumbo Jumbo at the Bongo Club. 5 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5 before midnight; £7 (£6) after. Headspin’s Steve Austin and Colin Miller join forces with Tackno’s Trendy Wendy mixing up funk, soul, electro, house and good time party tunes. ■ Musika at the Liquid Room. 12 Mar, 10.30pm–3am. £15. Edgy house and electro night Intelligent, driving house and techno from Nic Fanciulli with support from Polish deep/tech house producers Catz’n’Dogz. ■ Playdate at Sneaky Pete’s. 26 Mar, 11pm–3am. £3 (members free). House night with a few leftfield cuts from Steven and Stewart.

1640. Chart, dance and party tunes.

stylish venue in the heart of Edinburgh.

■ Opal Lounge 51 George Street, 226 2275. House and funky beats for a dressed up crowd.

■ Siglo 184 Cowgate, 240 2850. Charty, party, indie nights until 3am.

■ Opium 71 Cowgate, 225 8382. Rock, punk and metal, no messing. ■ Po Na Na 43b Frederick Street, 226 2224. Student nights, funky beats, house and more. See listings for selected highlights. ■ Potterrow Teviot, Bristo Square, 650 9195. Student heaven and home to some big one off parties. ■ Sneaky Pete’s 73 Cowgate, 225 1757. Underground clubbing at its best, from techno and dubstep to indie. See listings for details. ■ Shanghai Le Monde, 16 George Street, 270 3900. Slick and

■ Stereo King Stables Road, 229 7986. More big party tunes and drunken dancing. ■ Studio 24 Calton Road, 558 3758. Down and dirty club nights, specialising in techno and rock. See listings for details. ■ The Voodoo Rooms 19a West Register Street, 556 7060. Sophisticated clubbing and entertainment. See listings for details. ■ The Wee Red Bar Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, 229 1442. Student nights for the arty set. See listings for details. ■ Why Not? 14 George Street, 624 8311. Hits from the 80s to last week.

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www.list.co.uk/clubs ■ Pulse at Cabaret Voltaire. 12 Mar,

11pm–3am. £12. The techno night is joined by Dusty Kid (live) who’s tracks have been picked up by the likes of Richie Hawtin and Ricardo Villalobos. FREE Saturday Showdown at CC Blooms. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. DJ Shazza wants your dancing feet upstairs with her chart tunes, while DJ Blondie is standing up for herself downstairs with harder versions of pop and dance hits.

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■ Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project at City Nightclub. 19 Mar,

10pm–3am. £10. Smirnoff air-drop the best of the Miami club scene into Edinburgh. They’ll be bringing the Florida coast to City with Latino dancers, carnival entertainment and special guest Damaged Good resident at Miami’s Mansion and regular at the Winter Music Conference for a mix of electro, house, hip hop, dubstep and trance. ■ Tease Age at Citrus Club. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £6 after. This indie stalwart dishes up everything from swinging 60s hits to baggy Manchester faves as well as a host of current NME chart botherers with DJ Monkee Mickee. Edinburgh’s longest continually running indie night. ■ Ultragroove at Cabaret Voltaire. 5 Mar & 19 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5 before midnight; £8 after (students £5). Deep soulful house and disco from Gareth Sommerville. Craig Smith (6th Borough) returns for some more quality house on 5 Mar. Expect a ‘deep house tribal dubstep vibe’ from London producer Cooly G (Hyperdub) on 19 Mar. ■ The Underground at Studio 24. 26 Mar, 11pm–3am. £5 (students £4). Classic punk, new wave, modern punk, ska and 80s alternative sounds. ■ VEGAS! at the Voodoo Rooms. 26 Mar, 8.30pm–1am. £6 (£5 if ‘fabulously dressed’). Hip daddy swing, country classics and sleazy listening at the multiple award-winning, multi-genre club night for movers, groovers, hipsters, flipsters, guys and dolls. ■ Velvet at Cabaret Voltaire. 19 Mar, 10.30pm–3am. £3 before 11pm; £5 (£4) after. The women’s club night with an inclusive LGBTI policy and some kickin’ tunes is back on track in its new home - The Speakeasy. With DJ Jeremy. LGBT History Month and International Women’s Day Centenary Party. ■ Wasabi Disco at Sneaky Pete’s. 19 Mar, 11pm–3am. £3 (members free). Another dose of disco, new wave, punk and New York grooves as this ‘no holds barred disco death match’. Joined by Glasgow disco master Billy King and his Bozak Mixer. See preview, page 49. Xplicit at the Liquid Room. 19 Mar, 10.30pm–3am. £14. Hard drum & bass night. Headed by award winning drum & bass/dubstep duo Nero (who gave us the massive chart stormer ‘You & Me’) with support from rising dubstep star Jakwob.

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■ Embrace at Lava Ignite. Weekly 10pm–3am. £7 (£2 before 11pm). Chart dance hits from Stuart Lewis plus R&B, 60s, 70s and 80s anthems across the other dancefloors. ■ Love Groove at Stereo. Weekly 8.30pm–2am. £5 (£2) before midnight; £6 (£3) after. Mix of chart anthems, disco and classic dance tunes.

Edinburgh Sunday

Clubs FREE Booty at GHQ. 27 Mar, 10pm–3am. R&B, hip hop, soul and funk from DJs Dale Lush and Isla Blige. FREE Coalition at Sneaky Pete’s. Weekly 10pm–3am. Drum & bass, breaks, dubstep, techno and electro from the resident team every week. ■ Gossip at Electric Circus. Weekly 10pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £4 after (students £3). New student night with the emphasis on top tunes and drinks promos. Showcase your funny stories,

Ultragroove has always embraced a wide range of music that falls within the realm of house, disco and electro but this month they embrace the UK funky scene with a guest set from Hyperdub signing Cooly G. ‘Minimal tech, a bit of dubstep, a bit of this and that,’ she explains of her own output. ‘Funky to me sounds fruity; it’s quick little beats and a little bit of vocal. I go deeper, I spend a lot of time on the production’. ■ Ultragroove at Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, Sat 19 Mar. party pieces or just have a gossip in their Big Brother-style diary room, the funniest clips will be uploaded on the Electric Circus Facebook page. FREE Killer Kitsch at Cabaret Voltaire. Weekly 10.30pm–4am. Euan Neilson and David Sinclair import their mix of dance, electro, 80s synth pop, new wave and punk to the Cab. FREE Mile High Club at GHQ. Weekly 11pm–3am. Take off with Head Stewardess Cilla Slack for a night of mid-air frolics in the cockpit. ■ Rise at Opal Lounge. Weekly 10pm–3am. £5 (£4). Johnny Frenetic mashes up a unique and energetic three deck mix of funky house, sexy urban and indie infused electro, club classics and remixes. ■ Sunday Roast at the Liquid Room. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. Free before midnight; £2 after. The biggest indie, pop, electro and dubstep tunes. FREE Sunday Service at Sin. Weekly 10pm–3am. Big backpacker party. FREE Sunday Skool at CC Blooms. Weekly 11pm–3am. Weekly 90s nostalgia-fest with DJ Shelle La Belle. Bar open from 9pm. FREE The Sunday Rock Show at the Hive. Weekly 10pm–3am. Modern and classic rock anthems. ■ Tipsy at Lulu. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. £tbc. R&B, urban and hip hop from residents Nick G and DJ Prospect at what they promise will be ‘the hottest Sunday night party in town’.

Chart & Party

■ DNA at Lava Ignite. Weekly 10pm–3am. £7 (£4 before 11pm; £5 after). Student night of cheesy classics, R&B and chart hits (plus two hot tubs!).

Edinburgh Monday

Clubs

■ Decadence at Lulu. Weekly

10pm–3am. £tbc. OK so fair enough, it’s Mon, but that’s no excuse. ■ Full Moon Monday at Shanghai. Weekly 10pm–3am. £5. Thai beach party and UV rave.

FREE Mixed Up Mondays at the Hive. Weekly 10pm–3am. R&B, hip hop, pop and floor fillers. FREE Nu Fire at Sneaky Pete’s. Weekly 11pm–3am. Showcase of underground hip hop, dubstep, drum & bass, electro and MCs. ■ Subzero at Opal Lounge. Weekly 10pm–3am. £5. Cool and classy trendy get-together. ■ Trade Union at Cabaret Voltaire. Weekly 11pm–3am. £2 (students/hospitality staff £1). Taking care of Monday nights at the Cab with a mix of techno, beats and pieces from WolfJazz, Beefy and guests.

FREE Phat Tuesdays at Sin. Weekly 10pm–3am. Dancefloor favourites.

Edinburgh Wednesday

Clubs

FREE Antics at the Hive. Weekly 10pm–3am. Rock, emo, punk and metal dispatches from Edinburgh’s alt.scene. ■ Couture at Opal Lounge. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. £5. A space for ‘Edinburgh’s it-crowd to network’ with a cool soundtrack of hip hop, funk, R&B and party jams from Cunnie and Gino. ■ Dirty Sex at Lulu. Weekly 10pm–3am. £tbc. Raunchy dance beats. ■ Motion at the Liquid Room. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £2 (£1) after. An eclectic mix from across the decades. FREE Soul Jam Hot at Sneaky Pete’s. Weekly 11pm–3am. Old school, real deal soul, garage and R&B. FREE Split at Cabaret Voltaire. Weekly 11pm–3am. Drum & bass, electro, techno and breakbeat with Shadowskill, the Dropout DJs, Dogma and a smattering of very talented local guests.

FREE Axis at Sneaky Pete’s. Weekly 11pm–3am. Electro, techno, dubstep and bassline. ■ Bangers & Mash at the Hive. Weekly 10pm–3am. £1 before 11pm; £3 after. Student night of chart R&B and dance from the Big Cheese DJs. FREE Hush at Electric Circus. Weekly 10pm–1am. Northern soul and funk. ■ Indigo at the Liquid Room. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. £3 (£1). Midweek indie and alternative night from DJ Keiron. ■ Judgement at Shanghai. Weekly 10pm–3am. £tbc. A night of Ibiza house, lasers, smoke machines and dancers. FREE JungleDub at the Bongo Club. Weekly 11pm–3am. Showcasing the Scottish dub, dubstep and jungle scene. ■ Monaco at Opal Lounge. Weekly 10pm–3am. £tbc. Glamorous night of house and beats from Jez Hill. FREE Night Nookie at Sin. Weekly 10pm–3am. Electro, hip hop, dubstep, funk and bassline mash-ups. ■ Promiscuous at Lulu. Weekly 10pm–3am. £5. Each night starts with a ‘ladies only hour’ with cocktails, pitchers and chocolate strawberries, followed by a chart/electro mix. ■ Red Basil at Po Na Na. Weekly 10.30pm–3am. £4 before midnight; £5 after. New night of chart mash-ups, dubstep, indie and electro. FREE Slap Bang at Cabaret Voltaire. Weekly 11pm–3am. Musical mish mash of disco, funk, house and electro from DFault and Picassio. ■ Viva at GHQ. Weekly 10pm–3am. £5. Midweek clubbing with Jordan Cochrane, Ka-powzer and DJ Karol.

Chart & Party

£4 (free before midnight; £2 after). Successful night based on a complex numerical flirting system.

10.30pm–3am. £5. Student night of mainstream chart and dance, R&B and hip hop across two rooms.

Chart & Party FREE The Monday Club at Sin. Weekly 10pm–3am. Dance, chart, pop and hip hop form DJ Gianni.

Edinburgh Tuesday

Clubs

■ Flirty at Stereo. Weekly 10pm–3am.

■ Utopia at Lava Ignite. Weekly

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THE BEST COMEDY EVENTS

Events are listed by date, then city. Submit listings at least 16 days before publication to comedy@list.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Siân Bevan. ✽ Indicates Hitlist entry

Thursday 3

Glasgow Fit O’The Giggles @ The Inn The Inn, 2 Station Road, 942 6752. 8.30pm. £5 (£3). Keara Murphy. is joined by Bill Dewar, Ben Verth and Gareth Waugh. The Thursday Show The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £8 (£7; members £4). Joe Heenan hosts this weekend with Bennett Arron, Sandy Nelson and Catie Wilkins.

Glasgow

highlight Comedy Highlight, UGC

Improv Wars The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £4 (£2). With Baron von Billy Kirkwood, Stu Murphy and Garry Dobson.

Building, 11 Renfrew Street, 0844 844 0044. 8pm. £12. Susan Morrison joins Geoff Boyz and Neil Dugan. Free club entry included in the price. Cheap Thrills Comedy McConnells, 335 Hope Street, 333 9844. 8.30pm. £6 (£5; £4 in advance when booked online). Mac Star presents a new low-cost show, with comedy, snacks and dancing. The Friday Show The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £10 (£9; members £5). See Thu 3. Jongleurs Jongleurs, The Glasshouse 20 Glassford Street, 08700 111 960. 8.30pm. £15; £25 with meal. Rudi Lickwood, Dougie Dunlop and Bruce Fummey join Janey Godley.

Centre, Greenside Place, 0844 844 0044. 8.30pm. £13. Alex Boardman, Owen O’Neill and Mat Reed provide the laughs. Free club entry after the show. The Friday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £10 (£9; members £5). See Thu 3. Upstairs @ The Beehive Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket, 225 7171. 9pm. £5. With host Keara Murphy.

Russell Howard SECC, Finnieston

Doug Stanhope Those who claim that the ghosts of Hicks, Bruce and Carlin are alive and kicking in the shape of Doug Stanhope should take another look. He’s very much his own man. See feature, page 14. King’s Theatre, Glasgow, Tue 22 Mar.

Kevin Eldon He may be declaring himself just Titting About but the Jam and Nighty Night man gets set to deliver another tightly-honed and thoughtful set for the Stand people. The Stand, Edinburgh, Tue 29 Mar; The Stand, Glasgow, Wed 30 Mar.

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Jenny Eclair This time last year, Eclair delivered a blazing noholds-barred show about the pains and semipleasures of getting a little bit older. Strap yourself in for more. The Stand, Edinburgh, Wed 30 Mar; Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, Thu 31 Mar.

Monday 7

Glasgow

Saturday 5

Tim Key Bringing the poetry-comedy on like it’s 2009, Charlie Brooker’s favoured lyrical man gets a chance to do his award-winning Slutcracker show one more time. Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Sun 20 Mar.

Michael Redmond’s Sunday Service The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £6 (£5; members £1). Michael is joined by Sandy Nelson, Mark Bratchpiece, Thom Tuck and Graham Mackie.

FREE Whose Lunch Is It Anyway? The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 1.30pm. Stu & Garry lunchtime improv. The Sunday Night Laugh-In The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.30pm. £6 (£5; members £1). Gareth Berliner, James Kirk, Richard Melvin and Leona Irvine.

Glasgow

Jerry Sadowitz There really is no one quite like Jerry and thank heavens say the more sensitive-souled among you. Magic tricks with a full-frontal comedic onslaught that spares no one. King’s Theatre, Glasgow, Sat 19, Fri 25 Mar.

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Edinburgh

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Paul Foot Directed by Noel Fielding, Ash in the Attic is a tour de force of breathtaking lunacy in which the dapper Foot steps hard on pretty much every live comedy convention ever created. Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Fri 18 Mar.

FREE Comedy à la Carte Ramshorn Theatre, 98 Ingram Street, 552 3489. 2–5pm. Strathclyde Theatre Group with at-your-table performances. Glasgow Kids Comedy Club The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 3pm. £4. No under 5s; all kids must be accompanied. With Raymond Mearns. Russell Howard SECC, Finnieston Quay, 0844 395 4000. 8pm. £25. See Sat 5.

FREE Heresy The Jekyll & Hyde, 112 Hanover Street, 225 2022. 9pm. More wicked comedy with host Rick Molland. The Thursday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £8 (£7; students £4). Junior Simpson, Katherine Ryan, and host Vladimir McTavish.

Edinburgh John Shuttleworth Yorkshire’s polonecked organ-grinder gets set to fool no one (or everyone) with his show, A Man With No More Rolls. Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Sun 13 Mar; Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, Wed 16 Mar.

Glasgow

Edinburgh

Friday 4 Count Arthur Strong Tagging along on the gentler side of comedy life is the good count (aka Steve Delaney) with Command Performance, in which the blithering buffoon shambles around his stage not knowing which day of the week it might be. Ageing thesps look away now: this could be you. King’s Theatre, Glasgow, Thu 10 Mar.

Sunday 6

Quay, 0844 395 4000. 8pm. £25. See preview. highlight Comedy Highlight, UGC Building, 11 Renfrew Street, 0844 844 0044. 8pm. £12. See Fri 4. Jongleurs Jongleurs, The Glasshouse 20 Glassford Street, 08700 111 960. 8.30pm. £15. See Fri 4. Cheap Thrills Comedy McConnells, 335 Hope Street, 333 9844. 8.30pm. £6 (£5; £4 in advance when booked online). See Fri 4. Saturday @ The Dram Dram, 232–246 Woodlands Road, 332 1622. 8.30pm. £7 (£5). Ha Ha Comedy’s half price comedy club, with a fresh line-up every week, courtesy of Alan Anderson. The Saturday Show The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 9pm. £15. See Thu 3.

Edinburgh highlight Comedy Highlight, Omni

Centre, Greenside Place, 0844 844 0044. 8.30pm. £13. See Fri 4. The Saturday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £15. See Thu 3. Upstairs @ The Beehive Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket, 225 7171. 9pm. £5. See Fri 4.

Edinburgh Fit O’ The Giggles Out With the Old

Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket, 225 7171. 8pm. £2 (£1). A night of fresh gags and routines from local comedians. Red Raw The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.30pm. £2. Gareth Berliner and Thom Penny Dreadfuls Tuck compere.

Tuesday 8

Glasgow FREE Pop-Up Comedy The Halt Bar, 160 Woodlands Road, 352 9996. 8pm. New Scottish comedy showcase. Red Raw The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £2. Gareth Berliner heads up tonight’s newbie-fest.

Edinburgh Craig Campbell The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.30pm. £12 (£10). Campbell emerges from under Frankie Boyle’s headline for his own show.

Wednesday 9

Glasgow The Fun Junkies The Stand, 333

Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £5 (£4; members £2.50). New show from the How Do I Get Up There? sketch boys, with Des Clarke.

Edinburgh We Happy Few Presents . . . The Banshee Labyrinth, 29–35 Niddry Street, 558 8209. 8.30pm. £3. Sketches and stand-up from Ben Verth, Mickey Anderson, Hitch Hanrahan, Adam Mitchell and Who is Jean?.

Thursday 10

Glasgow Count Arthur Strong King’s Theatre,

297 Bath Street, 0844 871 7648. 8pm. £20.50 (£18.50). The deluded thespian in Command Performance. DisComBoBuLate Mitchell Library, North Street, 353 8000. 8–10pm. £8 (£6). Arnold Brown and Michael Redmond join various performer types. The Thursday Show The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £8 (£7; members £4). Seymour Mace, Matt Green, Davey Connor and host Scott Agnew.

Edinburgh FREE Heresy The Jekyll & Hyde, 112 Hanover Street, 225 2022. 9pm. See Thu 3.

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www.list.co.uk/comedy The Thursday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £8 (£7; members £4). Ty Barnett, Colum McDonnell, Rick Molland and Dan Bland join compere Bruce Devlin.

Friday 11

Glasgow OxFem Presents . . . St Aloysius College, 45 Hill Street, 7pm. £10. Flamboyant and diverse evening for International Women’s Day, featuring comedy, dance, burlesque and more, with proceeds going to Oxfam. highlight Comedy Highlight, UGC Building, 11 Renfrew Street, 0844 844 0044. 8pm. £12. Martin Mor, Smug Roberts and Mitch Benn. Cheap Thrills Comedy McConnells, 335 Hope Street, 333 9844. 8.30pm. £6 (£5; £4 in advance when booked online). See Fri 4. The Friday Show The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £10 (£9; members £5). See Thu 10. Jongleurs Jongleurs, The Glasshouse, 20 Glassford Street, 08700 111 960. 8.30pm. £15. Brendan Riley, Sandy Nelson and Will-E Robo.

Edinburgh

Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £4 (£2). See Mon 7. Fit O’ The Giggles Out With the Old Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket, 225

7171. 8pm. £2 (£1). See Mon 7. Red Raw The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.30pm. £2. See Tue 8.

Tuesday 15

Glasgow FREE Pop-Up Comedy The Halt Bar, 160 Woodlands Road, 352 9996. 8pm. See Tue 8. Red Raw The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £2. See Tue 8.

Edinburgh Tiernan Douieb and Barry Castagnola The Pleasance Cabaret Bar,

60 Pleasance, 556 6550. 7.30pm. £5 (£4). An entirely comfortable night of comedy with two of stand-up’s favoured children. Electric Tales The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.30pm. £4 (£3). Comedy and storytelling, headlined by Susan Calman.

Wednesday 16

highlight Comedy Highlight, Omni

Glasgow

Centre, Greenside Place, 0844 844 0044. 8.30pm. £13. Patrick Rolink joins Seann Walsh and Harvey Walsh. The Friday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £10 (£9; members £5). See Thu 10. Upstairs @ The Beehive Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket, 225 7171. 9pm. £5. See Fri 4.

Clyde 1 Entertains . . . O2 Academy,

Saturday 12

Glasgow highlight Comedy Highlight, UGC

Building, 11 Renfrew Street, 0844 844 0044. 8pm. £12. See Fri 11. Cheap Thrills Comedy McConnells, 335 Hope Street, 333 9844. 8.30pm. £6 (£5; £4 in advance when booked online). See Fri 4. Jongleurs Jongleurs, The Glasshouse, 20 Glassford Street, 08700 111 960. 8.30pm. £15. See Fri 11. Saturday @ The Dram Dram, 232–246 Woodlands Road, 332 1622. 8.30pm. £7 (£5). See Sat 5. The Saturday Show The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 9pm. £15. See Thu 10.

Edinburgh highlight Comedy Highlight, Omni

Centre, Greenside Place, 0844 844 0044. 8.30pm. £13. See Fri 11. The Saturday Show The Stand, 5 York

Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £15. See Thu 10. Upstairs @ The Beehive Beehive Inn,

18 Grassmarket, 225 7171. 9pm. £5. See Fri 4.

Sunday 13

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Theatre, 63 Trongate, 552 4267. 8pm. £15. The synth-playing guru of Sheffield rolls on. Michael Redmond’s Sunday Service The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road,

0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £6 (£5; members £1). With Matt Green, Matthew Winning, Stuart Mitchell and Ancient Annie.

Edinburgh FREE Whose Lunch Is It Anyway? The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 1.30pm. See Sun 6. The Sunday Night Laugh-In The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.30pm. £6 (£5; members £1). Colum McDonnell, Jill Baxter, Gerry McDade and Phil O’Shea.

Monday 14

Glasgow Improv Wars The Stand, 333

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121 Eglinton Street, 0844 477 2000. 7pm. £17.50. Gala evening to herald the arrival of this year’s Glasgow International Comedy Festival, with Bruce Devlin, Scott Agnew, Stewart Francis and The View. Benefit in Aid of PATH Scotland

The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £7 (£5). Line-up tba.

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Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 8pm. £15 (£13). See Sun 13. Benefit in Aid of Marie Curie Hospice Glasgow The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.30pm. £10. Line-up includes Tiernan Douieb.

Thursday 17

REVIEW CD

LOUIS CK Hilarious (Comedy Central) ●●●●● ‘Ray Charles has killed more Jews than happy marriages have ended in divorce.’ Believe me, try as hard as you can, the context around which this line is delivered near the beginning of Hilarious simply cannot be guessed at. But then second guessing genius is a wholly pointless exercise. When Louis CK played a short tour of the UK a couple of years back, there was an actual audible thump of microphones being hung up across the British comedy community as everyone decided that the game was probably done, and no one really had much of a reason to carry on with their work. A master was in our midst, spreading the word of his misanthropic yet beautifully cultivated take on this life. For once, Ricky Gervais was spot on when lavishing his new US buddy with praise. As with the finest observational-confessional comedy, CK’s premises spring from the obvious and universal but where he takes them is a world apart. Among the Hilarious topics are being single at 41 and trying to step back on the dating treadmill, having a three-year-old daughter who acts pretty much like a three-year-old, how optimism is akin to stupidity and why white people have no right to bleat about anything (ever!). ‘I don’t know why I’m such an asshole,’ insists Mr CK. An asshole, maybe. But an undeniably brilliant one nonetheless. (Brian Donaldson)

Glasgow Comedy Festival Curry Comedy @ Slumdog Slumdog Bar & Kitchen, 410 Sauchiehall Street, 0844 395 4005. 7pm. £19.95 including a curry. With Chris Broomfield. Des McLean Live King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £16.50 (£14.50). Fresh from last year’s DVD Is This the Way to Armadillo? Comedy in the Buff The Buff Club, 142 Bath Lane, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £7 (£5). Fully-clothed comedy showcase. Alan Anderson Dram, 232–246 Woodlands Road, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £7 (£6). Alan Anderson explains Whisky Fir Dummies. Griffin Giggles The Griffin, 226 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £7 (£5). A selection box of comedy treats. St Patrick’s Day Irish Comedy Special The Stand, 333 Woodlands

celebration with Kevin Hayes, Niall Browne, Niall McCamley, Pearse James, Paulie Cronin and MC Keara Murphy. FREE Heresy The Jekyll & Hyde, 112 Hanover Street, 225 2022. 9pm. See Thu 3. The Thursday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £8 (£7; members £4). Host Susan Morrison introduces Maureen Langan, Derek Johnston, Lee Kyle and ‘A Very Special Guest Headliner.’ Who probably will be.

Friday 18

Glasgow Comedy Festival The Big Lunchtime Comedy Chat Show Corinthian, 191 Ingram Street, 0844

395 4005. 1pm. £10 including lunch; £5 without. With Des Clarke and Scott Agnew. Christian Schulte-Loh WEST

Road, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £10. With Keith Farnan, Michael Redmond, Michael Smiley, and Elaine Malcolmson. Stephen Carlin Brel, 39–43 Ashton Lane, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £7 (£6). In Just Because I’ve Thrown Your Gift Away Doesn’t Mean I Hate You. Tom Deacon Blackfriars, 36 Bell Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £9 (£8). The BBC Radio 1 DJ presents his stand-up show. Zombie Science 1Z Queen Margaret Union, 22 University Gardens, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £5 (£3). Dr Austin combines stand-up with a spoof scientific lecture. Irish Special WEST Brewery, Building 4 Templeton Building, Glasgow Green, 0844 395 4005. 9pm. £10. Jeff O’Boyle and Elaine Malcolmson headline.

Brewery, Building 4 Templeton Building, Glasgow Green, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £8 (£5). Award-winning Deutsch comedy. Stephen K Amos King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £18.50 + £1 restoration levy. Amos does his heartwarming show The Best Medicine. Phil Nichol The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 395 4005. 7.45pm. £10 (£8). Nichol presents The Simple Hour. The Comedy Supper Club Arta, The Old Cheesemarket, 62 Albion Street, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. Show + meal £19.95; show only £9 (£7). Dinner and laughs. Arrive at 6.30pm for dining.

Monday 14

Edinburgh

Dram, 232–246 Woodlands Road, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £7 (£6). A special festival edition of the weekly showcase.

An Irish Comedy Stew The Voodoo

Ha Ha Half Price Comedy Southside The Shed, 26 Langside

Rooms, 19a West Register Street, 556 7060. 7.30pm. £16.50 including traditional Irish meal. A St Paddy’s day

Avenue, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £7 (£6). Alan Anderson and Bratchy present this mixed line-up evening. Meal deals and

Ha Ha Half Price Comedy Club

free club entry available. Phil Kay Òran Mór, 731-735 Great

Western Road, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £12 (£10). The beardy Tweed-wearer beckons. Russell Kane The Garage, 490 Sauchiehall Street, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £12 (£10). The award-winning scamp returns to his roots with Smokescreens and Castles. In association with The List. The Unusual Suspects The Buff Club, 142 Bath Lane, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £5. David Innes, Will Lawton, Jimi McGuigan, Jon Mooney and Adam Struth are the suspects in question. Wil Hodgson Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £8 (£6). The cult comedian is Straight Outta Chippenham with more smart chat. £5 Festival Funnies Maggie May’s, 60 Trongate, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £5. Scott Agnew introduces festival acts. Comedy Central Live Stand Up Show Highlight, UGC Building, 11

Renfrew Street, 0844 844 0044. 8.30pm. £12. John Scott, Nick Doody, Tony Hendricks, Johnny Candon and Yianni Agisilaou form a fine festival showcase. Comic Relief at the Classic Grand

Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £10 (£8). Local comedians come together for Comic Relief. An Englishwoman, A Scotswoman and an Irishwoman . . . The Griffin,

226 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £7 (£5). Jojo Sutherland, Viv Gee and Pauline Goldsmith represent their nations. Joel Dommett Brel, 39–43 Ashton Lane, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £7 (£6). Stand-up from the award-laden youth. Jongleurs Comedy Show Tiger Tiger, The Glasshouse, 20 Glassford Street, 0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £15; £25 with two-course meal. Dominic Woodward, Brian Higgins and Des Clarke. 3–31 March 2011 THE LIST 59

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Comedy Man vs Woman The State Bar, 148

Jon Richardson Òran Mór, 731-735

Ha Ha Comedy Late n Loud Dram,

Maureen Langan Brel, 39–43 Ashton

Holland Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £5 (£4). Raymond Friel-penned Glaswegian sketch comedy. Tom Allen Blackfriars, 36 Bell Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £9 (£8). In Tom Allen Toughens Up, the smart chap considers, well, toughening up. Well, This is Awkward Capitol, 468 Sauchiehall Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £7 (£6). A trio of fine Scottish stand-ups Matt Winning, Richard Gadd and James Kirk. See page 18. Comedy Out West WEST Brewery, Building 4 Templeton Building, Glasgow Green, 0844 395 4005. 9pm. £10 (£8). A chance to see some of the festival’s finest. Michael Smiley Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 0844 395 4005. 9.30pm. £10. The Belfast comedian in Immigrant. Paul Foot Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 0844 395 4005. 10pm. £10 (£8). The surreal comic in Ash in the Attic, directed by Noel Fielding. To Be Continued . . . The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 0844 395 4005. 10pm. £5 (£4). New improv troupe with sketches based on audience suggestions. Magners Festival Club The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 10.30pm. £12 (£10). This late-night show will feature big festivally names. Ha Ha Comedy Late n Loud Dram, 232–246 Woodlands Road, 0844 395 4005. 10.40pm. £7 (£6). Late night bargain comedy from Ha Ha Comedy.

Great Western Road, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £12 (£10). The ever-worried Mr Richardson insists It’s Not Me, It’s You. Phil Differ Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £8 (£7). That Which Does Not Kill Us Makes Us Scunnered is Phil’s latest exploit. The Unusual Suspects The Buff Club, 142 Bath Lane, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £5. See Fri 18. £5 Festival Funnies Maggie May’s, 60 Trongate, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £5. See Fri 18. Christian Schulte-Loh Brel, 39–43 Ashton Lane, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £8 (£5). See Fri 18.

232–246 Woodlands Road, 0844 395 4005. 10.40pm. £7 (£6). See Fri 18.

Lane, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £7 (£6). Sharp-edged comedy all the way from New York. With support. See page 15. FREE Free Comedy @ The Ivory Ivory Hotel, Langside Avenue Shawlands, 0844 395 4005. 8.45pm. Another comedy showcase, in the pretty Shawlands venue. Tom Stade The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 9.30pm. £9 (£7). The vicious, laid-back Canadian goes solo.

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Glasgow Cheap Thrills Comedy McConnells, 335 Hope Street, 333 9844. 8.30pm. £6 (£5; £4 in advance when booked online). See Fri 4.

Edinburgh highlight Comedy Highlight, Omni

Centre, Greenside Place, 0844 844 0044. 8.30pm. £13. Settle down with a pint and Rob Collins, Erich McElroy and Steve Harris, then go dancing after if you fancy. The Friday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £10 (£9; members £5). See Thu 17. Upstairs @ The Beehive Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket, 225 7171. 9pm. £5. See Fri 4.

Saturday 19

Glasgow Comedy Festival The Big Lunchtime Comedy Chat Show Corinthian, 191 Ingram Street,

Comedy Central Live Stand Up Show Highlight, UGC Building, 11

Renfrew Street, 0844 844 0044. 8.30pm. £15. See Fri 18. The Continuing Story of Carla Rhodes Capitol, 468 Sauchiehall Street,

0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £8 (£7). Comedy ventriloquism show from New York. See page 15. John Robertson The Griffin, 226 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £8 (£6). High octane comedy from the manic Australian in Dragon Punch. Rick Molland Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £6 (£4). Rick Heresy Molland shows us The Sick Puppy Who Wants to Burn the World. Zoe Lyons Blackfriars, 36 Bell Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £9 (£8). Smart and funny stand-up in Clownbusting. Saturday Night at the State The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 0844 395 4005. 9pm. £7 (£5). A special festival outing, with MC Chris Broomfield. Henning Wehn Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 0844 395 4005. 10pm. £10 (£8). The German comedy ambassador to the UK expounds on his life in My Struggle. The Stockholm Syndrome Capitol, 468 Sauchiehall Street, 0844 395 4005. 10pm. £6 (£5). Comedy and songs from Davey Connor, Stephen Callaghan and guests. Jerry Sadowitz King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 10.30pm. £19.50 + £1 restoration levy (£15.50 + £1 restoration levy). Magic and offensiveness in equal measure. Magners Festival Club The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 10.30pm. £15 (£12). See Fri 18.

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Glasgow Cheap Thrills Comedy McConnells, 335 Hope Street, 333 9844. 8.30pm. £6 (£5; £4 in advance when booked online). See Fri 4. Saturday @ The Dram Dram, 232–246 Woodlands Road, 332 1622. 8.30pm. £7 (£5). See Sat 5.

Edinburgh highlight Comedy Highlight, Omni

Centre, Greenside Place, 0844 844 0044. 8.30pm. £13. See Fri 18. The Saturday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £15. See Thu 17. Upstairs @ The Beehive Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket, 225 7171. 9pm. £5. See Fri 4.

Sunday 20

Glasgow Comedy Festival The Big Lunchtime Comedy Chat Show Corinthian, 191 Ingram Street,

0844 395 4005. 1pm. £10 including lunch; £5 without. See Fri 18. Pakora, Pint and Platter Slumdog Bar & Kitchen, 410 Sauchiehall Street, 0844 395 4005. 1.30pm. £15 including meal. Charan Gill’s witty history of curry. Best of Scotland Grosvenor, Ashton Lane Hillhead, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £4. A selection of local talent. Miles Jupp The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £10 (£8). The dreadfully charming Jupp gives us Fibber in the Heat. Pam Ann King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £22.50 (£20). See Sat 19. Comedy in the Buff The Buff Club, 142 Bath Lane, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £7 (£5). See Thu 17. Tim Key Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £10 (£8). Poetry, comedy and puns in The Slutcracker.

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Gareth Richards and Chris Ramsey

Blackfriars, 36 Bell Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £8 (£7). Two popular circuit comics cheer up Glasgow in this joint bill. Griffin Giggles The Griffin, 226 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £7 (£5). See Thu 17.

Monday 21

Glasgow Comedy Festival All About Character Nude, 44 Ashton

Lane, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £4. Character comedy aplenty. Best of Scotland Grosvenor, Ashton Lane Hillhead, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £4. See Sun 20. Keith Farnan The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 7.30pm. £8 (£7). Farnan presents his show No Blacks. No Jews. No Dogs. No Irish. All Welcome. Stand Up For Palestine King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 0844 871 7648. 7.30pm. £28.50. Stunning line-up, with Frankie Boyle, Fred MacAulay, Gary Tank Commander, Susan Calman and Tom Stade. Tom Wrigglesworth The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 7.30pm. £10 (£8).Wrigglesworth’s Nightmare Dream Wedding. The Unusual Suspects The Halt Bar, 160 Woodlands Road, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £5. David Innes, Will Lawton, Jimi McGuigan, Jon Mooney and Adam Struth assume the suspected tag. Scott Agnew The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 9.30pm. £8 (£7). Glasgow favourite is on home turf, telling Tales.

Edinburgh Fit O’ The Giggles Out With the Old Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket, 225

7171. 8pm. £2 (£1). See Mon 7.

Dan Clark

0844 395 4005. 1pm. £10 including lunch; £5 without. See Fri 18. An Afternoon with Frank Carson

King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 2.30pm. £15 + £1 restoration levy (£12.50 + £1 restoration levy). An afternoon with the legendary Mr Carson. FREE The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, 113–117 Trongate, 0844 395 4005. 7pm. Their latest (unsuitable for children) show. Daniel Sloss The Garage, 490 Sauchiehall Street, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £10. Sloss presents My Generation. Pam Ann King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £22.50 (£20). Character comedy, air hostess style-ee in the innuendo-laden You F’Coffee Tour. Geddit? Yeah, us too. Abandoman The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 395 4005. 7.45pm. £10 (£8). Unique improvised comedy stylings from the rap duo in Pic’n’mix Tape. Coalition of Comedy The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield St, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £3. A showcase of comics performing under the banner Tears of the Beer-Affected. The Comedy Supper Club Arta, The Old Cheesemarket, 62 Albion Street, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £9 show only (£7). See Fri 18. Ha Ha Half Price Comedy Club

Dram, 232–246 Woodlands Road, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £7 (£6). See Fri 18. Ha Ha Half Price Comedy Southside The Shed, 26 Langside

Avenue, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £7 (£6). See Fri 18. 60 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

Remember Johnny Two-Hats from The Mighty Boosh (season one)? Recall the handsomely rogueish one from sketch group Electric Eel (later to slither onto Channel 4 in a sitcom about estate agents. Title escapes us)? Come to mind a recent BBC Three comedy show about a hapless moron called How Not to Live Your Life? Well, DC played those in all of them. Ah, it was called Estate Agents, wasn’t it? ■ The Garage, Glasgow, Fri 25 Mar.

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www.list.co.uk/comedy Red Raw The Stand, 5 York Place, 558

Comedy in the Buff The Buff Club,

Davey Connor and Iain Stirling

7272. 8.30pm. £2. Chris Henry and Billy Kirkwood join the freshers.

142 Bath Lane, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £7 (£5). See Thu 17. Dan Antopolski The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8pm. £10 (£8). See Wed 23. Bennett Arron Capitol, 468 Sauchiehall Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £8 (£6). Bennett Arron Has Had Enough. Fact. FREE Bratchy and The Wee Man’s

Blackfriars, 36 Bell Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £9 (£7). In Take Off Your Wristband, It’s Not that Kind of Festival. Graham Mackie The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £7 (£5). In One More Burnt CD. Jongleurs Comedy Show Tiger Tiger, The Glasshouse, 20 Glassford Street, 0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £15; £25 including meal. See Fri 18. Susan Morrison Brel, 39–43 Ashton Lane, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £7 (£6). Susan Morrison indulges in Faffing About.

Tuesday 22

Glasgow Comedy Festival Micky Flanagan King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £16.50. Ubiquitous TV cockney. John Bishop SECC, Finnieston Quay, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £25. It’s John Bishop. ‘Nuff said. JayDee and Coke Brel, 39–43 Ashton Lane, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £5. Jay Lafferty and Dee Custance team up. See feature, page 18. FREE Pop-Up Comedy Preview The Halt Bar, 160 Woodlands Road, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. Free comedy snippets. BBC Scotland Presents Best of Red Raw The Stand, 333 Woodlands

Road, 0844 335 8879. 9.30pm. £3 (£2). Red Raw revue with Scott Agnew. Doug Stanhope King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 9.45pm. £18.50. Intelligent American comedy. See feature, page 14.

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Edinburgh Andrew Lawrence The Stand, 5 York

Place, 558 7272. 8.30pm. £8 (£7). The acclaimed Too Ugly for Television Tour.

Wednesday 23

Comedy Pub Quiz: Festival Special The Arches, 253 Argyle Street,

0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. Anarchic comedy quiz. Carl Donnelly Blackfriars, 36 Bell Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £9 (£7). The rising star commands us to Clap Your Hands Say Carl Donnelly! Griffin Giggles The Griffin, 226 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £7 (£5). See Thu 17. Sara Pascoe Brel, 39–43 Ashton Lane, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £7 (£6). London comedian in Sara Pascoe v The Apocalypse shocker. Zombie Science 1Z Queen Margaret Union, 22 University Gardens, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £5 (£3). See Thu 17. Magners Festival Club The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 10pm. £10 (£8). See Fri 18. Patter Merchant City Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 0844 395 4005. 10pm. £10 (£8). Part stand-up comedy, part late night chat show, with Phil Differ and Patrick Rolink.

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An Audience with Tam Cowan

FREE Heresy The Jekyll & Hyde, 112 Hanover Street, 225 2022. 9pm. See Thu 3. The Thursday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £8 (£7; members £4). With Joe Heenan, Lee Camp and special visitor Debra DiGiovanni.

King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £16.50 (£15). The muchloved Scottish star reminisces. Boothby Graffoe The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 7.30pm. £8 (£7). With musician Nick Pynn in The Return of Boothby Graffoe. The Collective The Halt Bar, 160 Woodlands Road, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £5 (£3). Sketch comedy larks. The Gentleman’s Closet Comedy Show Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street,

0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £3 (£2). Live debut of Billy Kirkwood-starring podcast. Jessica Ransom Brel, 39–43 Ashton Lane, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £7 (£6). Comedy from the diverse character actress from The Armstrong and Miller Show. FREE Pop-Up Comedy Preview The Victorian Bar, Tron Theatre 63 Trongate, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. See Tue 22. Andrew Lawrence The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 9.30pm. £8 (£7). See Tue 22.

Edinburgh Dan Antopolski The Stand, 5 York

Place, 558 7272. 8.30pm. £10 (£8). Surreal, cerebral comedy in Turn of the Century.

Thursday 24

Glasgow Comedy Festival Curry Comedy @ Slumdog Slumdog Bar & Kitchen, 410 Sauchiehall Street, 0844 395 4005. 7pm. £19.95 including meal. See Thu 17. Andy Parsons King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 0844 871 7648. 7.30pm. £21. Sublime satire from the week mocker. Best of Scotland Grosvenor, Ashton Lane Hillhead, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £4. See Sun 20. Trampled Bat Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £5. A live performance of the Trampled Bat podcast, with special guests. Universal Comedy presents The Clinic CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street,

0844 395 3005. 7.30pm. £5.50 (£4.50). Jojo Sutherland, Viv Gee, Susan Calman and more introduce some fresh faces. Amateur Transplants Òran Mór, 731735 Great Western Road, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £10. The singing doctors return with their In Theatre show. An Evening with Shappi Khorsandi The Garage, 490 Sauchiehall

Street, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £14 (£12). A brand new show from the chatty comedian and author Khorsandi. In association with The List.

Friday 25

Glasgow Comedy Festival The Big Lunchtime Comedy Chat Show Corinthian, 191 Ingram Street,

Three Men and a Little Lady(boy)

The Griffin, 226 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £8 (£5). With Graham Mackie, Ray Bradshaw and Gus Tawse. Comedy Out West WEST Brewery, Building 4 Templeton Building, Glasgow Green, 0844 395 4005. 9pm. £10 (£8). See Fri 18. The First Rule of Club Powerhorse

The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 0844 395 4005. 10pm. £7 (£5). Steven Halcrow, Ross Main and Will Setchell blurt out an hour of stand-up and sketches. Jerry Sadowitz King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 10pm. £19.50 (£15.50). See Sat 19. Patter Merchant City Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 0844 395 4005. 10pm. £10 (£8). See Thu 24. Magners Festival Club The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 10.30pm. £12 (£10). See Fri 18. Ha Ha Comedy Late n Loud Dram, 232–246 Woodlands Road, 0844 395 4005. 10.40pm. £7 (£6). See Fri 18.

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Glasgow Cheap Thrills Comedy McConnells, 335

Hope Street, 333 9844. 8.30pm. £6 (£5; £4 in advance when booked online). See Fri 4.

Edinburgh highlight Comedy Highlight, Omni

Centre, Greenside Place, 0844 844 0044.

8.30pm. £13. Johnny Candon, the acrid Bruce Devlin and the smooth Sean Grant. The Friday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £10 (£9; members £5). See Thu 24 for line-up. Upstairs @ The Beehive Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket, 225 7171. 9pm. £5. See Fri 4.

Saturday 26

Glasgow Comedy Festival The Big Lunchtime Comedy Chat Show Corinthian, 191 Ingram Street,

0844 395 4005. 1pm. £10 including lunch; £5 without. See Fri 18. Sawney Bean: Humane Cuisine

Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, 113–117 Trongate, 0844 395 4005. 3pm. £3. See Fri 25. Caroline Rhea King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £18.50 (£15). Yep, it’s Aunt Hilda off Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. Coalition of Comedy The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield St, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £3. See Sat 19. The Comedy Supper Club Arta, The Old Cheesemarket, 62 Albion Street, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. Show + meal £19.95; show only £9 (£7). See Fri 18. Ha Ha Half Price Comedy Club

Dram, 232–246 Woodlands Road, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £7 (£6). See Fri 18. Ha Ha Half Price Comedy Southside

The Shed, 26 Langside Avenue, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £7 (£6). See Fri 18. £5 Festival Funnies Maggie May’s, 60 Trongate, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £5. See Fri 18. Comedy Central Live Stand Up Show Highlight, UGC Building, 11

Renfrew Street, 0844 844 0044. 8.30pm. £15. See Fri 18. Costaki Economopoulos The Griffin, 226 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £9 (£7). Caroline Rhea’s bloke looks at life as an American Dad.

0844 395 4005. 1pm. £10 including lunch; £5 without. See Fri 18. Sawney Bean: Humane Cuisine

Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, 113–117 Trongate, 0844 395 4005. 6pm. £3. A sympathetic look at the tragedy of cannibalism with Robin Cairns. Celebrity Autobiography King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £20 (£17.50). Comedians recite choice bits from memoirs by the stars. See First Word, page 2. The Triumphant Return of Jimmy and Jackie WEST Brewery, Building 4

Templeton Building, Glasgow Green, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £8 (£5). Carl Hutchinson and John Whale introduce the audience to Jimmy and Jackie. Mark Nelson The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 7.45pm. £10. Nelson presents wicked gags aplenty in Guilty Pleasures. The Comedy Supper Club Arta, The Old Cheesemarket, 62 Albion Street, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. Show + meal £19.95; show only £9 (£7). See Fri 18. Dan Clark The Garage, 490 Sauchiehall Street, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £15. In association with The List. See caption, opposite. David Kay Òran Mór, 731-735 Great Western Road, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £12 (£10). Comedy from the star of BBC Two’s Freedom, with Scones at the Ready. Ha Ha Half Price Comedy Club

Dram, 232–246 Woodlands Road, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £7 (£6). See Fri 18. Ha Ha Half Price Comedy Southside The Shed, 26 Langside

Avenue, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £7 (£6). See Fri 18. The Unusual Suspects The Buff Club, 142 Bath Lane, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £5. See Mon 21. £5 Festival Funnies Maggie May’s, 60 Trongate, 0844 395 4005. 8pm. £5. See Fri 18. Comedy Central Live Stand Up Show Highlight, UGC Building, 11

Renfrew Street, 0844 844 0044. 8.30pm. £12. See Fri 18. 3–31 March 2011 THE LIST 61

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Comedy Jongleurs Comedy Show Tiger Tiger,

The Glasshouse, 20 Glassford Street, 0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £15; £25 including meal. See Fri 18. Mikey Adams Capitol, 468 Sauchiehall Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £7 (£6). In Messages from the Giving Hawk, with music from Jay Bharaj. Nick Helm Blackfriars, 36 Bell Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £8 (£7). Comedy peppered with stand-up, poetry and music. Pete Johansson Brel, 39–43 Ashton Lane, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £8 (£7). Johansson reveals some bits about his life with Pete’s On Earth. Rob Kane Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, 0844 395 4005. 8.30pm. £5 (£3). Kane entertains his home-crowd in Frustration Can Cause Accidents. Comedy Out West WEST Brewery, Building 4 Templeton Building, Glasgow Green, 0844 395 4005. 9pm. £10 (£8). See Fri 18. Saturday Night at the State The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 0844 395 4005. 9pm. £7 (£5). See Sat 19. Cabaret Noir King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 10pm. £16.50. Comedy, cabaret and burlesque hosted by Miss Behave of La Clique. The Stockholm Syndrome Capitol, 468 Sauchiehall Street, 0844 395 4005. 10pm. £6 (£5). See Sat 19. Magners Festival Club The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 10.30pm. £15 (£12). See Fri 18. Ha Ha Comedy Late n Loud Dram, 232–246 Woodlands Road, 0844 395 4005. 10.40pm. £7 (£6). See Fri 18.

Glasgow Cheap Thrills Comedy McConnells, 335 Hope Street, 333 9844. 8.30pm. £6 (£5; £4 in advance when booked online). See Fri 4.

Edinburgh highlight Comedy Highlight, Omni

Centre, Greenside Place, 0844 844 0044. 8.30pm. £13. See Fri 25. The Saturday Show The Stand, 5 York

Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £15. See Thu 24 for line-up. Upstairs @ The Beehive Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket, 225 7171. 9pm. £5. See Fri 4.

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Glasgow Comedy Festival The Big Lunchtime Comedy Chat Show Corinthian, 191 Ingram Street,

0844 395 4005. noon. £10 including lunch; £5 without. See Fri 18. Pakora, Pint and Platter Slumdog Bar & Kitchen, 410 Sauchiehall Street, 0844 395 4005. 12.30pm. £15 including meal. See Sun 20. Sawney Bean: Humane Cuisine

Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, 113–117 Trongate, 0844 395 4005. 2pm. £3. See Fri 25. Chortle Comedy Quiz McPhabbs, 23 Sandyford Place, 0844 395 4005. 2.30pm. £3 charitable donation. Reckon you know your comedy? Time to prove it. Nick Revell The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 6.30pm. £8 (£7). Thoughtful comedy in Revell Yell. Comedy in the Buff The Buff Club, 142 Bath Lane, 0844 395 4005. 7pm. £7 (£5). See Thu 17. The Ginge, The Geordie and The Geek Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 0844

395 4005. 7pm. £10. The three G’s submit a best of their last three years. Chris Martin Brel, 39–43 Ashton Lane,

0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £7 (£6). Not the Coldplay one. Griffin Giggles The Griffin, 226 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £7 (£5). See Thu 17. Impact with Laughter Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £10. Billy Kirkwood, Mikey Adams, Stu & Garry, Fred MacAulay and How Do I Get Up There? all join in. Lee Camp Blackfriars, 36 Bell Street, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £9 (£7). Lee Camp is Taking the Piss Out of America. See page 15. 62 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

BBC Scotland Presents Best of Red Raw The Stand, 333 Woodlands

Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £3 (£2). See Tue 22.

Edinburgh Greg Davies Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13–29 Nicolson Street, 529 6000. 6.30pm. £17. See Mon 28. Kevin Eldon The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 7.30pm. £10. The TV stalwart who enjoys Titting About.

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RUSSELL HOWARD SECC, Glasgow, Sat 5 & Sun 6 Mar ‘I started doing stand-up when I was 18 and the very idea that by the time I was 22 I’d be making money out of it is kind of mind-blowing, so everything else beyond that is ridiculous.’ Russell Howard isn’t ready to count his comedy chickens just yet, this despite being an increasingly recognisable figure on the box for his regular appearances on Mock the Week as well as hosting his own show, Russell Howard’s Good News on BBC Three. Add that to the healthy sales that have accompanied his live DVDs and the tour he is on now, which has included sell-out gigs at vast arenas such as London’s O2, and you could be forgiven for thinking that the Howard comedy stock couldn’t really get much higher. But while this is a comic who clearly believes in hard graft in order to perfect his writing and performing skills, he’s not above making himself look a bit stupid. Last year he ran the London Marathon in aid of the National Society for Epilepsy (his brother Dan has the disorder) and while he came in at a respectable four and a quarter hours, he clearly wasn’t fully prepared for the post-race media chat. ‘I made a prat out of myself because I was interviewed by Sue Barker and rather than graciously saying, “it’s been lovely to do this for charity and we raised £15,000”, I’m on telly going, “I beat my bruvva!” I just came across as an odious twerp. But I took the piss out of myself on telly the following week, so I felt as though I’d rectified that situation.’ For his current Right Here Right Now tour, Howard may be filling ridiculously large halls, but he limbered up in less vast spaces. ‘I spent all summer doing small gigs, working the stuff up, and in January I did 20 gigs at 200-seater arts centres. But even the big arena shows feel exactly the same: it’s still me in a dressing room writing up what I’m going to do later. That bit is equally as dull as it’s always been.’ (Brian Donaldson)

Kevin Eldon The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 6.30pm. £10 (£8). See Tue 29. Craig Campbell The Garage, 490 Sauchiehall Street, 332 1120. 7pm. £12 (£10). See Tue 8. Bruce Fummey Brel, 39–43 Ashton Lane, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £7 (£6). An exploration of My Afro Celtic Angst. The Collective The Halt Bar, 160 Woodlands Road, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £5 (£3). See Wed 23. FREE Pop-Up Comedy The Victoria Bar @ the Clutha, 159 Bridgegate, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. See Tue 29. Jason Cook The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £8 (£7). Cook debuts new show, Numpty.

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Place, 558 7272. 7.30pm. £12. It’s the Eclair you love: Old Dog New Tricks.

Thursday 31

Glasgow Comedy Festival Curry Comedy @ Slumdog Slumdog Bar & Kitchen, 410 Sauchiehall Street, 0844 395 4005. 6pm. £19.95 including meal. See Thu 17. Steve Gribbin The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 6.45pm. £9 (£7). Gribben thinks its Love at First Sight. Who knows, it might be. Comedy in the Buff The Buff Club, 142 Bath Lane, 0844 395 4005. 7pm. £7 (£5). See Thu 17. Jenny Eclair Citizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, 429 0022. 7pm. £16.50. See Wed 30.

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Julia Sutherland and Sarah-May Philo The 13th Note Café/Bar, 50–60 King Street, 0844 395 4005. 7pm. £5 (£4). Filthy females in Fooling Around. Norman Lovett Òran Mór, 731-735 Great Western Road, 0844 395 4005. 7pm. £13 (£11). Lovett proves that, as a performer, he’s a lot more than just Holly from Red Dwarf. Andrew Bird Brel, 39–43 Ashton Lane, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £7 (£6). The trouble with being The Unlikely Lad. Billy and Chris’ Comedy All-Sorts

FREE Free Comedy @ The Ivory Ivory Hotel, Langside Avenue Shawlands, 0844 395 4005. 7.45pm. See Sun 20. Debra DiGiovanni The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £9 (£7). The Canadian in Get the Kettle!!.

7.30pm. £5. See Mon 21. Improv Wars The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £6 (£5). Garry Dobson, Stu Murphy and Billy Kirkwood face off.

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Fit O’ The Giggles Out With the Old Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket, 225

FREE Whose Lunch Is It Anyway? The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 12.30pm. See Sun 6. Richard Herring The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 7.30pm. £12 (£10). In, Christ on a Bike: The Second Coming.

Monday 28

Glasgow Comedy Festival Danny Lobell The Stand, 333

Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 6.30pm. £6 (£4). The ‘Comical Radio’ host in Completely Uncensored (except for a few things). See page 15. Greg Davies The Garage, 490 Sauchiehall Street, 0844 395 4005. 7pm. £15. The We Are Klang veteran is Firing Cheeseballs at a Dog. In association with The List. The Unusual Suspects The Halt Bar, 160 Woodlands Road, 0844 395 4005.

Edinburgh 7171. 7pm. £2 (£1). See Mon 7. Red Raw The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 7.30pm. £2. With Rebecca Donohue.

Tuesday 29

Glasgow Comedy Festival All About Magic Nude, 44 Ashton Lane, 0844 395 4005. 6.30pm. £4. A magical evening with Nude residents. Scott Capurro The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 6.30pm. £9 (£7). In Opens Up. FREE Pop-Up Comedy The Halt Bar, 160 Woodlands Road, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. Free Scottish comedy showcase. Tiffany Stevenson Brel, 39–43 Ashton Lane, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £7 (£6). Ms Stevenson discusses You, Me and Some Other People We Don’t Know.

Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £5 (£4). Chris Henry and Billy Kirkwood oversee the laughs. Comedy @ The Lee The Lee, 100 St James Road, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £5. Gary Little introduces three top acts. Delete the Banjax Capitol, 468 Sauchiehall Street, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £8 (£7). Rising sketch quartet. Griffin Giggles The Griffin, 226 Bath Street, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £7 (£5). See Thu 17. Josh Howie Blackfriars, 36 Bell Street, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £8 (£7). The nerdy comedian treats us to a Gran Slam. The Wee Man The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £7 (£5). He’s not just a ned. He’s the Nedator. Zombie Science 1Z Queen Margaret Union, 22 University Gardens, 0844 395 4005. 7.30pm. £5 (£3). See Thu 17. Magners Festival Club The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 9pm. £10 (£8). See Fri 18.

Edinburgh The Thursday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8pm. £8 (£7; members £4). Costaki Economopoulos joins host Billy Kirkwood and Rob Rouse.

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THE BEST FILM RELEASES

Profile Name Richard Ayoade Born 12 June 1977, Whipp’s Cross, London

Archipeligo More middle class holiday meandering from Unrelated writer-director Joanna Hogg. See review, page 65 and www.list.co.uk/gff for a recent interview with Hogg. GFT, Glasgow, Fri 4–Thu 10 Mar; Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Fri 4–Thu 17 Mar.

Background Best known for playing Moss in Graham Linehan’s hit TV comedy The IT Crowd, Ayoade first came to the notice of cult comedy fans as writer, director and co-star of spoof sci-fi series Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace in 2004. As well as featuring in The Mighty Boosh, he’s also directed music videos for Arctic Monkeys, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Vampire Weekend. What’s he up to now? Ayoade has written and directed his first film, Submarine, a darkly funny coming-of-age story adapted from Joe Dunthorne’s novel.

Route Irish Ken Loach and Paul Laverty finally take on Iraq in this military thriller, starring comedian John Bishop. See interview, page 64, and review at www.list.co.uk GFT Fri 18–Thu 24 Mar, and selected release.

Submarine Coming of age comedy from Richard Ayoade, previously best known for his TV roles in The IT Crowd and The Mighty Boosh. See profile, right, and review, page 66. General release from Fri 18 Mar.

Cave of Forgotten Dreams (3D) Werner Herzog takes his camera potholing down some ancient caves with nausea-inducing effect in 3D. See review, page 67. Selected release from Fri 25 Mar.

The Adjustment Bureau Enjoyable sci-fi romantic drama based on a short story by Philip K Dick and starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt as a politician and ballerina on the run. See review, page 67. General release from Fri 4 Mar. Les Diaboliques Henri-Georges Clouzot’s murderous 1955 thriller starring Simone Signoret gets a new print makeover. See Also Released, page 68. Filmhouse, Edinburgh & GFT, Glasgow, Mon 28–Wed 30 Mar.

The African Queen Hepburn and Bogart head back to the jungle courtesy of a sparkling new 35mm print. See Also Released, page 68. Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Fri 4–Thu 10 Mar; GFT, Glasgow, Tue 22 & Wed 23 Mar.

Animal Kingdom Explosive familial crime drama starring Guy Pearce and James Frecheville and set in Melbourne. Also with an Oscarnominated supporting performance from Jacki Weaver (pictured). General release, out now. True Grit Vengeance will be hers in the brothers’ first western which is a violent and sustained affair. Jeff Bridges, Josh Brolin, Matt Damon and Hailee Steinfield star. General release, out now.

The King’s Speech Oscar-laden British movie starring Best Actor Colin Firth as stammering George VI. Go see it to see Film Council (RIP) funding put to good use for once. General release, out now.

On turning the novel into a film ‘You can’t rely on literary fireworks, so it becomes more about behaviour; watching people and seeing how other people react. There’s no equivalent to a reaction shot in a book, there’s no way of instantaneously juxtaposing two views simultaneously. And films are good at that; they’re basically people just looking at one another! So you have to turn it into that – a series of looks.’ On casting the two young leads ‘They were great and never felt like they were deliberately playing it like comedians. When you reach my age you just go: “I don’t want to do stuff with people I don’t like.” That’s the main thing: [finding] people you can talk to and enjoy two months of drizzle with. In Wales.’ Interesting fact. Ayoade is developing a film based on Dostoevsky novella The Double. (Paul Gallagher)

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THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH Screenwriter Paul Laverty’s tenth film with Ken Loach inevitably finds them in Iraq. Brian Donaldson catches up with him after his latest victory at Berlin aterboarding. A barbaric act of intolerable cruelty that should have stayed in the middle ages or a justifiable military tool in extricating information from the sworn enemy? Given what we now know of western forces’ sometimes inhumane tactics in Iraq, Guantanamo Bay and various locations across the globe, surely no one of sane mind could sit down and make a positive case for the state practice of near-drowning. A work of fiction it may be, but the waterboarding scene near the end of Route Irish is virtually unwatchable. Fergus (Mark Womack), a Scouse ex-SAS man is trying to discover the truth behind the mysterious death of his childhood friend Frankie (comedian John Bishop in his acting debut) while on duty in Baghdad. Evidence is mounting that what Frankie knows about the slaughter of an innocent family by members of a private security contractor (polite code here for mercenaries) has led to his murder. The increasingly desperate Fergus straps his prime suspect to a plank, interrogates him and intermittently pours liquid into his lungs. Naturally enough, the victim blurts out the story that Fergus want to hear, but is it the truth or a means to stop the agony? Paul Laverty is the Calcutta-born Scottish screenwriter and ex-human rights lawyer who has once again collaborated with Ken Loach on a movie that will undoubtedly upset the establishment forces who would rather this sort of thing was brushed right under the carpet. From his Spain base, Laverty is on something

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of a high after another of his scripts, for Even the Rain, has just helped that film to win an audience award at the Berlin International Film Festival. A jovial and generous soul by nature, Laverty is nonetheless ceaseless in his condemnation of those he simply views as arrogant warlords. ‘Torture is a criminal offence and is incorporated into the body of United States law by international treaties. At the very least there should be an investigation into the criminal responsibility of Rumsfeld, Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice and, of course, Bush. It’s

‘A GOOD ISSUE DOESN’T SIMPLY MAKE FOR A GOOD FILM’ remarkable how the whole political culture was polluted by what these people set in motion. Dick Cheney was asked on a radio programme, “What’s wrong with a little dunk in the water?” It’s little wonder that they’re viewed as such hypocrites around the world.’ Route Irish is the tenth feature-length collaboration between Loach and Laverty, a partnership that began in 1996 with Carla’s Song, and has subsequently given us Ae Fond Kiss, The Wind that Shakes the Barley and Looking for Eric. ‘It’s a very organic relationship now,’ says Laverty. ‘With Route Irish, the massive human tragedy and abuse of

power was something that we both felt very deeply that we should engage with. But a good issue doesn’t simply make for a good film; you have to find a very personal way into it and have an interesting puzzle to solve that somehow enlightens the broader picture.’ The puzzle at the centre of the film initially lies in the belief of Fergus, who cannot buy the official line that Frankie was in the wrong place at the wrong time. ‘He was born lucky’ is Fergus’s rather flimsy rationale for pursuing the truth, but his gut instincts prove to be correct as he slowly unravels a grand conspiracy. ‘When you hear Fergus saying that in the beginning, you think he’s just unhinged,’ says Laverty. ‘And he is in the process of falling apart from what he’s lived through. But he’s also a highly trained man and he knows the situation out there very well and just smells something wrong with it.’ Laverty once quoted a line from Woody Guthrie that ‘a human being is a hoping machine’, and in the face of the kinds of misery and cruelty he encounters during the research for his scripts, has also taken strength from the words of the US historian Howard Zinn whom he became friends with just before his death last year. ‘He said that you think things are not going to change but history surprises you and that we can become part of the surprising. We’re not just watching from a distance. We can participate and take sides.’ Route Irish, selected release, Fri 18 Mar. See review at www.list.co.uk

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REVIEWS BIOPIC

HOWL (15) 84min ●●●●● Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman – the duo behind 1984 documentary The Times of Harvey Milk – were originally commissioned by the Allen Ginsberg estate to make a documentary to mark the 50th anniversary of Ginsberg’s most celebrated and notorious poem, Howl. Epstein and Friedman missed their deadline by three years because of the strange, incantatory nature of the poem at the heart of the film and the astonishing level of research they did in preparation. The resulting ode is a peculiar beast that is neither documentary nor straight literary adaptation. What the filmmakers have tried to do is resurrect the poem from its now established status of ‘classic’, wrench it from the hallowed halls of academia and replace it within its proper, historical context. The juxtaposition of James Franco’s passionate, mercurial and intelligent reading of Howl with a recreation of the court case that surrounded its emergence – the trial of publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti for printing ‘obscene’ material – helps to remind us of just how iconoclastic and controversial Ginsberg’s work was. Strange as this may make America of the 1950s look, this is still the land that most recently contested gay marriage in one of its courtrooms. In this sense, Howl emerges as a poem for and of our own time, perhaps the most vital test of great ‘literature’. The animated translation of the poem is overly literal but still diverting, and Epstein and Friedman should be commended for bringing Howl to a new generation. (Anna Rogers) ■ GFT, Fri 11–Thu 17 Mar; Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Fri 25– Thu 31 Mar.

DRAMA/FANTASY

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THE TEMPEST

ARCHIPELIGO

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After her baroque but static stab at Titus Andronicus, Julie Taymor turns her attention to Shakespeare’s final play, with Helen Mirren centrestage as not Prospero but Prospera, the islandbound magician who toys with a group of shipwrecked sailors, washed up on her shores by the tempest she created. Prior to her current Spider Man: Turn Off the Dark debacle, Taymor's Broadway credentials have helped her ensnare a cast of strange bedfellows. Tom Conti, David Strathairn, Chris Cooper and Alan Cumming are the sailors, while Caliban (Djimon Hounsou), Stephano (Alfred Molina) and Trinculo (Russell Brand, awful) dither around drunkenly on the sidelines. Summoning the rough magic of Ariel (Ben Wishaw), Prospera faces up to the loss of daughter Miranda (Felicity Jones) as chaos reigns around her. With such an array of talent, plus stunning Oscarnominated costumes by Sandy Powell and lashings of CGI, Taymor’s The Tempest sounds lively enough, but flounders in poor line-readings, ugly visuals and a wretched pomp-rock score. Only Mirren and Conti rise above the pretensions of the project, which turn Shakespeare’s swan song into a deathly-dull plod. With hellhounds, frogs, and special effects trickery in abundance, there's plenty of novelty on offer, but little magic. (Eddie Harrison) ■ General release from Fri 4 Mar.

Joanna Hogg’s second feature film, and the followup to her critically acclaimed debut Unrelated, is a sharply observed drama of family dynamics that affirms the director as a distinct and visionary figure in British cinema. Archipelago is set on Tresco in the Scilly Isles, where Patricia and her two grown-up children Cynthia and Edward are enjoying a break before Edward heads off for a year in Africa. Initially the middle-class niceties suggest that everyone is happy but gradually tensions begin to form and a more complex picture of the relationships in the family emerges. Hogg delights in letting awkward scenarios unfold; sometimes this gives rise to moments of great humour, as in one memorable scene that takes place in a restaurant, where Cynthia insists on sending back her order and complaining to the chef, much to the discomfort of those around her. At other points the tension is raw, believable and all too recognisable. The naturalism of Hogg’s film gradually draws its audience in, so that by its end you feel as if you too have endured this troubled family holiday. Archipelago isn’t always easy to watch, but it is honestly observed and has an emotional power that lingers. (Gail Tolley) ■ GFT, Glasgow, Fri 4–Thu 10 Mar; Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Fri 4–Thu 17 Mar.

THRILLER

FAIR GAME (12A) 107min ●●●●● The CIA leak that ended operative Valerie Plame’s career, and the subsequent fallout that revealed a line of corruption leading all the way from Republican low-lives Karl Rove and ‘Scooter’ Libby to the Whitehouse, hardly has the raw tragedy of our own Kelly affair, but it’s still a fascinating modern morality tale and, in director Doug Liman’s hands, makes for a serviceable political thriller. The film begins in 2002 when Plame (played with a bloodless austerity by Naomi Watts) is involved in garnering evidence about Iraq’s alleged uranium enrichment programme and weapons of mass destruction (of which there was no evidence). Unable to give Bush Jr’s neo-cons the information they want to hear and resolutely standing in the way of them fabricating their own, she soon finds herself outed and so the process of vindication starts. Leading the counter charge is Plame’s dogmatic, slightly unhinged ex-Democrat senator husband Joe Wilson (a righteously menacing Sean Penn). Tautly if clinically directed by Liman (The Bourne Identity, Mr & Mrs Smith) and well performed by all concerned, Fair Game is slightly derailed by Jez and John Butterworth’s tonally schizophrenic screenplay, which lurches from slick secret service speak to big emotive speeches that underline just how far Penn’s Wilson will go for the woman and children he loves. (Paul Dale) ■ General release from Fri 11 Mar. 3–31 March 2011 THE LIST 65

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THE EAGLE (12A) 113min ●●●●● Following on from State of Play, Kevin Macdonald has created a new adaptation of Rosemary Sutcliff’s children’s adventure The Eagle of the Ninth, which was also the subject of a fondly remembered BBC TV series. After his success with The Last King of Scotland, Macdonald has been able to pull together an impressive production for this Scottish-set story, but The Eagle fails to land due to an over-literal script by Jeremy Brock. Lumpen hunk Channing Tatum (GI Joe, Dear John) plays Marcus, a Roman centurion who is injured in battle, and left to recuperate with his uncle Aquila (Donald Sutherland). While resting, Marcus hears of his vanished father, who 20 years previously commanded a legion of 5000 men north of Hadrian’s Wall, and was never seen again. With his slave Esca (Jamie Bell) by his side, Marcus sets off for Caledonia to retrieve the Golden Eagle emblem of the lost legion, and to clear his family name. Standing between them and the prize are the Seal people, a savage race who made short work of Marcus’ father. It’s a measure of the awkwardness of Brock’s script that it takes 40 minutes before Marcus sets out on his mission, yet considerably less time to find the Eagle. Macdonald has a strong feel for military life, yet The Eagle lacks the pace and momentum that worked so well on the page. And Tatum, who certainly looks the part of a warrior, delivers a flat performance, lacking in spirit or fire, and striking no sparks with the well-qualified cast around him. On the plus side, The Eagle is a frequently engrossing, oldfashioned adventure story that will please older children. But without the operatic, visceral feel of Zack Snyder’s 300, The Eagle isn’t likely to fly much higher than last year’s already forgotten Centurion. (Eddie Harrison) ■ General release from Fri 25 Mar.

COMEDY

DRAMA/ADAPTATION

DOCUMENTARY

SUBMARINE

BENDA BILILI!

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NORWEGIAN WOOD (NORUWEI NO MORI)

In a nameless Welsh village, at an unspecified moment of the late 20th century, we meet Oliver Tate (Craig Roberts), a 15-year-old schoolboy with a briefcase and a tendency to be ridiculed by his peers. But in his mind – the perspective Richard Ayoade most often presents to us – Oliver is a supremely intelligent outsider, the ultra-cool star in the film of his own life. Oliver has his sights set on two goals; to lose his virginity before he turns 16, and to save his parents’ marriage. There’s a similarity to Wes Anderson’s Rushmore in the precisely crafted way that Ayoade shoots Oliver’s life, as well as his eye for comic details, but the film has a style of its own that keeps it from feeling like an imitation. Tonally, Ayoade treads a fine balance between poignant emotion and detached comedy, and his young leads serve him well in this regard. Yasmin Paige (as Oliver’s fire-obsessed crush, Jordana), is particularly good, equally convincing as the cool object of Oliver’s fantasy and the emotionally complicated, real girl he gets to know. The icing on the cake is the soundtrack, a surprisingly tender set of new songs by Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner. (Paul Gallagher) ■ General release from Fri 18 Mar. See profile, page 63.

Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami has a unique voice in contemporary fiction, both hugely imaginative and intensely intimate. But with this adaptation of one of his most popular books, filmmaker Anh Hung Tran fails to find a way to successfully translate that voice into substantial and effective cinema. The story of directionless student Watanabe (Kenichi Matsuyama), and the relationships he pursues while at university in the late 60s is one of Murakami’s more straightforwardly accessible plots, but as retold by Tran it is ponderous and painfully dull. The director’s ability to create striking visuals is undeniable, and the film is graced with many beautiful, sensual moments, made all the more lovely by the fine soundtrack from Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood. There are weighty themes to the story – death and love, the possibility of connection – but Tran’s contemplative approach, complete with sluggish pacing and intensely internalised performances, ironically only serves to keep the audience at arm’s length from the story’s emotional core. (Paul Gallagher) ■ GFT, Glasgow, Fri 11–Thu 24 Mar.

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(12A) 85min ●●●●● Kinshasa is the largest city in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It’s rated as one of the most dangerous cities in the world in terms of crime with a spiraling homeless problem that includes over 20,000 children under the age of 18 living rough (according to 2004 figures). In the grounds of the city’s zoo live Ricky Lickabu and Coco Ngambali, the founding members of disabled Congolese rhythm’n’blues band Staff Benda Bilili!. They are backed by a younger rhythm section of street kids who they protect. In many ways they are these children’s hope and salvation, and they are certainly the only youth project in the area. Renaud Barret and Florent de La Tullaye’s heartfelt documentary follows the group from their first studio recordings to local and international recognition. The music is great and the filmmakers work hard to maintain an interest in each band member’s inspiring story. Taking their lead from Wim Wenders’ Buena Vista Social Club, Benda Bilili! is as much a tale of social exclusion and long overdue recognition as of fierce musical talent. That the film runs out of steam when dreams are realised is unsurprising. (Paul Dale) ■ Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Fri 18–Thu 24 Mar. GFT, Glasgow, Fri 25–Thu 31 Mar.

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THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU (12A) 99min ●●●●● The work of Philip K Dick has inspired some of cinema’s great sci-fi films, from Blade Runner to Minority Report via Total Recall. The Adjustment Bureau, which is derived from one of the author’s short stories, doesn’t quite measure up to the former or latter, but it’s a fun ride. Marketed as a cross between the Bourne trilogy and Inception, George Nolfi’s film is actually more of a romantic drama with elements of sci-fi and action. It thrives on the human connection underpinning the story rather than the ‘out there’ sci-fi that forms the backdrop. When ambitious young congressman David Norris (Matt Damon) suffers a career setback, his life is transformed by a chance meeting with beautiful dancer Elise (Emily Blunt). Norris is advised against pursuing the relationship, however, by mysterious members of a hatwearing organisation who are determined to plot

an alternative course for him. Naturally, Norris chooses to try and pursue his own destiny. Admittedly, how much you enjoy Nolfi’s film depends on how much you’re prepared to go with the sci-fi element of the story, which challenges the notion of fate and could be interpreted as deeply religious. Thankfully, though, the chemistry between Damon and Blunt make them an easy pair of protagonists to root for, and Nolfi’s decision not to take things too seriously works in the film’s favour. The New York locations, too, help to provide an eyecatching backdrop to the belated action sequences. Indeed, it’s only really the sci-fi element that begs more questions than it answers and which could have benefited from greater exploration – a criticism that could be levelled at many lesser Dick adaptations. Adjust your expectations accordingly, though, and this is still a hugely enjoyable slice of hokum. (Rob Carnevale) ■ General release from Fri 4 Mar.

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CAVE OF FORGOTTEN DREAMS (15) 90min ●●●●● In 1994 the limestone Chauvet-Pont-d’Arc caves in France’s Ardèche region were discovered by explorers, and it emerged that they contained the oldest ever paintings created by human beings, dating back some 35,000 years. Last year, Werner Herzog became the first ever filmmaker to gain access to what he calls in his distinctive voiceover the ‘place where the modern soul awakened’. Herzog’s images are filled with a sense of awe: the vast chambers contain towering stalactites and animal bones strewn on the floor, while on the walls are the charcoal depictions of all manner of animals, including mammoth, minotaur and bison. The 3D technology captures the contours of the rock formations, imbuing some of these artistic representations with an illusion of movement. There’s a wonderful coda involving albino crocodiles at a neighbouring nuclear reactor plant and interesting questions are raised about the human impulse to pass on knowledge through art to future generations. (Tom Dawson) ■ Selected release from Fri 25 Mar.

Here’s what may be of interest on DVD and Blu-ray coming out in March. An Unflinching Eye: The Films of Richard Woolley (BFI ●●●●●) brings together the almost complete short and feature work of this overlooked British filmmaker whose films were as important in essaying Britain’s social decline in the 1970s and 80s as those of Mike Leigh and Ken Loach. Highlights include his two best features Brothers and Sisters and Telling Tales. City Island (Anchor Bay ●●●●●) is a likeably intimate comedy drama about a dysfunctional New York family. Andy Garcia stars as Vince Rizzo, a prison guard with a secret dream of becoming an actor. Julianna Margulies, Alan Arkin and Emily Mortimer bring a lot of class to this modest farce. Just when you had finished watching all of Akira Kurosawa’s films on DVD, here comes Early Kurosawa: The Unknown Films of Akira Kurosawa (BFI ●●●●●) containing Kurosawa’s long unavailable first six features. None of these films is as good as Yojimbo, Seven Samurai, Red Beard ad nauseum but they all contain suggestions and premonitions of the brilliance to come. Crime drama Stone (Lionsgate ●●●●●) starring acting heavyweights Robert De Niro and Ed Norton, didn’t get a cinema release in the UK last year, which is a shame because this double-crossing psychological drama is better than some films that did, and of course it’s a veritable smorgasbord of method acting. Susana and The Brute (both Bongo, both ●●●●●) are two of the great Andalusian surrealist and filmmaker Luis Buñuel’s little seen 1950s melodramas. Susana (also known as The Devil and the Flesh) is a satiric fable of erotic desire and communal decay, while The Brute is an unblinking melodrama of capitalist brutality and corruption. Powerful little seen psychological thriller The Night of the Following Day (Odeon ●●●●●) starring Marlon Brando and Richard Boone gets a long overdue release, the depth and sadism of this 1968 kidnap drama now seems way ahead of its time. Finally Canadian indie film director (and onetime Mr Molly Parker) Matt Bissonnette’s lovely 2006 film Who Loves the Sun (Axiom ●●●●●) (pictured) finally emerges on DVD. This dawdling tale of homecomings and old loves is as relaxing as English language cinema gets without herbal intervention. (Paul Dale) 3–31 March 2011 THE LIST 67

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Film REVIEWS ALSO RELEASED Chalet Girl (12A) 96min ●●●●● Charmless Brit rom-com. Reviewed in full at www.list.co.uk General release from Wed 16 Mar. Les Diaboliques (12A) 113min ●●●●● New print of French thriller classic. Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Fri 18–Thu 24 Mar; GFT, Glasgow, Mon 28–Wed 30 Mar. Anuvahood (15) 88min ●●●●● Hoodie horror spoof comedy. Selected release from Fri 18 Mar.

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Ironclad (15) 120min ●●●●● Knights Templar adventure. See full review and interview at www.list.co.uk General release from Fri 4 Mar. Patagonia (15) 118min ●●●●● Welsh road movie. Reviewed in full at www.list.co.uk Selected release from Fri 4 Mar. Rango (PG) 107min ●●●●● Johnny Depp in swashbuckling chameleon animated comedy. General release from Fri 4 Mar. Men on the Bridge (15) 90min ●●●●● Turkish drama. Reviewed in full at www.list.co.uk GFT, Glasgow Mon 7–Wed 9 Mar and selected release. The African Queen (PG) 105min ●●●●● New print of romantic adventure classic, starring Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn. Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Fri 4–Thu 10 Mar; GFT, Glasgow, Tue 22 & Wed 23 Mar. Walkabout (12A) 100min ●●●●● New print of 1971 outback drama. Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Fri 11–Mon 14 Mar; GFT, Glasgow, Fri 25–Sun 27 Mar. All American Orgy (18) 98min ●●●●● Dumb US sex comedy. General release from Fri 11 Mar. Battle: Los Angeles (12A) 117min ●●●●● Marine platoon fights off aliens. General release from Fri 11 Mar. The Company Men (15) 105min ●●●●● Corporate downsizing drama. General release from Fri 11 Mar. Hall Pass (15) 105min ●●●●● Farrelly bothers take on adultery in latest comedy starring Owen Wilson. General release from Fri 11 Mar. The Resident (15) 91min ●●●●● Women in danger in loft horror starring Hilary Swank. General release from Fri 11 Mar. His & Hers (U) 83min ●●●●● Couples documentary. See full review and profile at www.list.co.uk GFT, Glasgow, Fri 11–Thu 17 Mar. 68 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

Ballast (15) 96min ●●●●● US suicide drama (pictured, below). Reviewed in full at www.list.co.uk Selected release from Fri 18 Mar. The Lincoln Lawyer (tbc) 120min ●●●●● Adequate adaptation of Michael Connelly thriller starring Matthew McConaughey. General release from Fri 18 Mar Route Irish (15) 109min ●●●●● Military thriller from Ken Loach and Paul Laverty. Reviewed in full at www.list.co.uk. See feature, page 64. Selected release from Fri 18 Mar. You Will Meet a Dark Stranger (12A) 98min ●●●●● Familial comedy from Woody Allen. Reviewed in full at www.list.co.uk Selected release from Fri 18 Mar. Limitless (tbc) tbcmin ●●●●● Interesting druggy thriller. General release from Wed 23 Mar. Country Strong (12A) 116min ●●●●● Country and Western music scene fable. General release from Fri 25 Mar. Faster (15) 97min ●●●●● Octaned thriller. Reviewed in full at www.list.co.uk General release from Fri 25 Mar. The Insatiable Moon (15) 100min ●●●●● Diverting New Zealand comedy drama. Reviewed in full at www.list.co.uk GFT, Glasgow, Fri 25–Sun 27 Mar. A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures (U) 85min ●●●●● Likeable animation with environmental message. General release from Fri 25 Mar. How Much Does Your Building Weigh Mr Foster? (12A) 78min ●●●●● Mildly engaging documentary about architect Norman Foster. Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Tue 29–Thu 31 Mar.

This intriguing investigative documentary from Alex Gibney (Enron ..., Taxi to the Dark Side) chronicles the spectacular rise and fall of the American politician Eliot Spitzer. As the attorney general of New York in the late-1990s, Spitzer launched a crusade against high-level financial corruption; by 2006, he had been triumphantly elected governor of New York, and was considered a future Democratic presidential candidate. Yet within 13 months he was forced to resign from office when it emerged that this married father of three had been paying for female prostitutes from an upmarket Manhattan escort agency. Gibney’s interviews with Spitzer reveal a man utterly commanding in discussing matters of politics and economics, yet faltering in explaining why he was prepared to risk his whole career for illicit sex. And if the slickly shot Client 9 can’t definitively prove there was an official conspiracy to bring down Spitzer, it does make us wonder why so many federal resources were devoted to investigating this particular prostitution ring and why Spitzer’s details were leaked by the Justice Department to the press. (Tom Dawson) ■ Selected release from Fri 4 Mar.

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UNKNOWN (12A) 113min ●●●●● Liam Neeson has had a career revival as the star of mid-budget action thrillers in which he growls his way through various preposterous situations, while remaining muscularly watchable. Though comparable to his reactionary turn in 2008’s Taken, Unknown is more The Return of Martin Guerre meets Memento. The Irish star plays Dr Martin Harris a biotech scientist in Berlin to attend a conference accompanied by his wife, played by Mad Men’s January Jones. Things go awry when the good doctor leaves his briefcase at the airport. Director Jaume Collet-Serra showed, with his House of Wax remake (starring Paris Hilton), that he can make the best out of the preposterous and plenty of suspension of belief is required when Harris is whizzed to the airport in a taxi driven by a beautiful Bosnian immigrant Gina (Diane Kruger). One car crash later and Harris is in a coma for four days, his identity has been stolen and no one believes that he is the man he purports to be. Luckily Gina is on hand and the duo kick ass in a thriller in which the Berlin location is pivotal to the mystery. (Kaleem Aftab) ■ General release from Fri 4 Mar. See Diane Kruger interview at www.list.co.uk

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The Adjustment Bureau (12A) ●●●●● (George Nolfi, US, 2011) Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Anthony Mackie. 105min. See review, page 67. General release. The African Queen (PG) ●●●●● (John Huston, UK, 1951) Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley. 105min. Splendid World War I adventure has the marvellous pairing of grizzled Bogey and spinsterish Hepburn as they make their way up the Congo fighting swamps, the Hun and each other to quite thrilling effect. See Also Released, page 68. Glasgow Film Theatre; Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Aguirre, Wrath of God (15) ●●●●● (Werner Herzog, West Germany, 1972) Klaus Kinski, Cecilia Rivera. 95min. Seventeenth century conquistadors on a mission to explore the Amazon court disaster when the zeal of their leader remains undampened after a number of encounters with hostile Indians. Part of Werner Herzog season. Cameo, Edinburgh. Alexandra (Aleksandra) (PG) ●●●●● (Alexander Sokurov, Russia/France, 2007) Galina Vishnevskaya, Vasily Shevtsov, Raisa Gichaeva. 95min. Poignant Chechnyan tale from Sokurov, Russia’s most fêted living filmmaker. Part of An Introduction to European Cinema. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. All American Orgy (18) ●●●●● (Andrew Drazek, US, 2009) Laura Silverman, Ted Beck, Adam Busch. 98min. See Also Released, page 68. General release. An American Werewolf in London (15) ●●●●● (John Landis, US, 1981) David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Griffin Dunne. 97min. Classic horror as an American backpacker is bitten by a werewolf on the moors. Glasgow Film Theatre. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (12A) ●●●●● (Adam McKay, US, 2003) Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Paul Carell. 94min. Snappy comedy vehicle for Saturday Night Live veteran Will Ferrell that’s set in the sexist days of the 1970s TV news media. Sloans, Glasgow. Animal Kingdom (15) ●●●●● (David Michod, Australia, 2010) Guy Pearce, Ben Mendelsohn, Joel Edgerton, James Frecheville. 113min. Featuring a who’s who of Australian character actors, writer/director David Michôd’s Sundance prize-winning debut is a riveting drama about a teenager (Frecheville) who becomes trapped in a life of crime with his three uncles. Selected release. Another Fine Mess with Laurel and Hardy (U) (Various, UK, 1928/29) Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy. 90min. Triple bill from the accident prone pair: in Liberty they’re escaped convicts trying to recover their trousers, in Big Business they’re messing up a business transaction, and in You’re Darn Tootin’ they are dismissed from a band and have to make a living by busking. With live piano accompaniment from Neil Brand. Hippodrome, Bo’ness. Anuvahood (15) ●●●●● (Adam Deacon & Daniel Toland, UK, 2011) Adam Deacon, Femi Oyeniran, Ollie Barbieri. 88min. See Also Released, page 68. Selected release. Apnea (Apnoia) (15) (Aris Bafaloukas, Greece, 2010) Youlika Skafida, Sotiris Pastras, Andrianna Babali. 87min. Film about a brooding swimmer, made by a director who was himself a former national swimming champion. Part of Greek Film Festival. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Archipelago (15) ●●●●● (Joanna Hogg, UK, 2010) Tom Hiddleston, Kate Fahy, Lydia Leonard. 115min. See review, page 65. Glasgow Film Theatre; Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Attenberg (18) (Athina Rachel Tsungari, Greece, 2010) Ariane Labed, Giorgos Lanthimos, Vangelis Mouridis. 95min. A young Greek woman sets out to inform

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herself about love and sexuality, inspired by her hero David Attenborough and his studies of wildlife. Part of Greek Film Festival. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Bad Timing (18) ●●●●● (Nicolas Roeg, UK, 1979) Art Garfunkel, Theresa Russell, Harvey Keitel. 123min. As surgeons fight for the life of a young American in Vienna, we learn of a university lecturer’s obsessive and often violent relationship with her. Typical Roeg, with elliptical editing and an explosion of ideas: the result is an extraordinarily powerful film. Part of Nick Roeg season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Ballast (15) ●●●●● (Lance Hammer, US, 2008) Micheal J Smith Sr, JimMyron Ross, Tarra Riggs. 96min. See Also Released, page 68. Selected release. Barney’s Version (15) ●●●●● (Richard J Lewis, US, 2010) Paul Giamatti, Minnie Driver, Rosamund Pike. 133min. A rambling and unfocused exploration of the failed romantic history of a middle-aged cynical schlub, enlivened by solid turns from Giamatti and Pike. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Batman (12) ●●●●● (Tim Burton, US, 1989) Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, Kim Bassinger. 120min. Nicholson is on top form: psychotic, witty and zanier than ever, but the real triumph is Keaton’s. With less screen time than the Great Upstager, he produces a performance of memorable subtlety and power, which gives credibility to the Bruce Wayne/Batman character while remaining true to the comic strip. Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow. Battle Los Angeles (12A) ●●●●● (Jonathan Liebesman, US, 2011) Aaron Eckhart, Ramon Rodriguez, Ne-Yo. 116min. See Also Released, page 68. General release. The Battle of Algiers (15) ●●●●● (Gillo Pontecorvo, Algeria/Italy, 1965) Brahim Haggiag, Jean Martin, Yacef Saadi. 140min. Brilliantly realistic documentarystyle reconstruction of Algeria’s struggle for liberation. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Benda Bilili! (PG) ●●●●● (Renaud Barret/Florent de la Tullaye, Democratic Republic of the Congo/France, 2010) 85min. See review, page 67. Glasgow Film Theatre; Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Betelnut (tbc) (Yang Heng, China, 2005) Qi Dai, Yi Gao, Yu Liang. 112min. Two teenage boys experience a summer of love and crime in a dead-end town on the banks of the Yangtze river. Part of Takeaway China season. CCA, Glasgow. Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (PG) ●●●●● (John Whitesell, US, 2011) Martin Lawrence, Brandon T Jackson. 107min. FBI agent Malcolm Turner and son pose as Big Momma and Charmaine to infiltrate an all-girls performing arts school. General release. The Big Sleep (PG) ●●●●● (Howard Hawks, US, 1946) Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, John Ridgely, Martha Vickers. 114min. Witty, sultry, atmospheric, mainstream film noir with Bogey and Bacall doing their excellent double act. Part of Hawks season. Glasgow Film Theatre. The Bird People in China (15) (Takashi Miike, Japan, 1998) Masahiro Motoki, Renji Ishibashi, Wang Li Li. 118min. A Japanese trader travels into rural China to investigate a business prospect and comes across a remote hill tribe whose children wear wings made from bamboo and paper. Part of Japanese Cinema Since the Mid-90s season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Biutiful (15) ●●●●● (Alejandro González Iñárritu, Spain/Mexico, 2010) Javier Bardem, Maricel Álvarez, Hanaa Bouchaib. 147min. Having been diagnosed with terminal cancer, Barcelona underworld hustler Uxbal (Bardem) has just months to put his chaotic life in order. Sentimental but visually impressive storytelling from writerdirector Iñárritu. Cameo, Edinburgh. Black Swan (15) ●●●●● (Darren Aronofsky, US, 2010) Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis. 107min. In an Oscar-winning turn, young ballerina Nina (Portman) finds herself thrown into a maelstrom of conflict, backstabbing and mental manipulation when she is cast as both the white and black swans in a lavish production of Swan Lake. Dark and powerful. General release.

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Film INDEX Blue Valentine (15) ●●●●● (Derek Cianfrance, US, 2010) Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams. 111min. An emotionally draining but extraordinary story of the decline of a marriage. Claustrophobic and at times almost unwatchable, the pair put in astonishingly good performances in this brutal piece of filmmaking. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Bodies of Work (PG) (UK, Daniel Warren, Various) 77min. Three films made by Daniel Warren, documenting and exploring the work of Scottish Ballet, including footage of rehearsals and backstage. Part of Ballet at GFT season. Glasgow Film Theatre. A Bout de Souffle (Breathless) (PG) ●●●●● (Jean-Luc Godard, France, 1959) Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg, Daniel Boulanger. 90min. Godard’s debut feature provoked quite a stir in its day for its carefree arrogance with the conventions of filmic grammar, but today it stands as a casual love letter to the American B-movie crime picture. Cameo, Edinburgh. Bridget Jones’s Diary (15) ●●●●● (Sharon Maguire, US/UK, 2001) Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth. 96min. On paper, Jones was a snivelling, neurotic wreck; on film she’s a snivelling, neurotic wreck who also happens to be consistently hilarious. Scotsman Screening Room, Edinburgh. Brighton Rock (15) ●●●●● (Rowan Joffe, UK, 2010) Sam Riley, Helen Mirren, Andrea Riseborough. 106min. Director Joffe’s bold adaptation more than holds its own against the 1947 version. Macrobert, Stirling; Cameo, Edinburgh.

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GLASGOW ■ The Buff Club 142 Bath Lane. 0141 248 1777. Charity screening in aid of SVA India. £4 (includes free entry to club night afterwards). ■ CCA 350 Sauchiehall Street. 0141 352 4900. ccaglasgow.com Selected films at CCA this month are screening as part of Takeaway China – see takeawaychina.ricefield.org.uk or call 0141 548 6978 for information. Free–£4. ■ Cineworld Parkhead Forge Shopping Centre, 1221 Gallowgate. 0871 200 2000. cineworld.co.uk £5.90–£6.50 (£4.40–£4.80; family ticket £18.80); 3D supplement £2.10 (£1.50); glasses 80p per pair. Off peak prices Mon–Thu before 5pm. ■ Cineworld Renfrew Street 7 Renfrew Street. 0871 200 2000. cineworld.co.uk £6.30–£7.50 (£5.20; family ticket £21.20); 3D supplement £2.10 (£1.50); glasses 80p per pair. Off peak prices Mon–Thu before 5pm and Fri–Sun before noon. ■ Eastwood Park Theatre Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock. 0141 577 4970. eastwoodparktheatre .co.uk £4 (£3). 70 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

Catfish (12A) ●●●●● (Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman, US, 2010) Megan Faccio, Melody C Rosher, Ariel Schulman. 87min. A skilful contemporary fabulist work from young filmmakers Joost and Schulman, following Schulman’s artist older brother and his burgeoning online friendship with the family of a young fan. Blurring the line between true documentary and cinematic hoax, the true nature of the piece remains unclear but it’s an intriguing and a thoughtful critique. Macrobert, Stirling. Cave of Forgotten Dreams (15) ●●●●● (Werner Herzog, Canada/US/France/Germany/UK, 2010) 95min. See review, page 67. Glasgow Film Theatre. A Century of Shipbuilding: Tales from the UK (E) (Various, UK, 1910–1974) 84min. A selection of shorts depicting the history of shipbuilding in the UK and on the Clyde in particular. Part of This Working Life: Tales from the Shipyard season. Glasgow Film Theatre. Chalet Girl (12A) ●●●●● (Phil Traill, UK/Germany/Austria, 2011) Felicity Jones, Bill Nighy, Ed Westwick. 96min. See Also Released, page 68. General release. Cinema Paradiso (15) ●●●●● (Giuseppe Tornatore, Italy/France, 1988) Phillipe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Salvatore Cascio. 123min. Told largely in flashback, the winner of the 1990 Oscar for Best Foreign Film traces young Salvatore’s infatuation with his village cinema, and his growing friendship with its projectionist (played to perfection by Noiret). Sloans, Glasgow.

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■ Empire Clyde Regional Centre, 23 Britannia Way. 0871 471 4714. empirecinemas.co.uk £5.20–£6.75 (£5; family ticket £20); 3D supplement £1.50. Off peak prices Mon–Thu before 5pm; SaverDay Tuesday £3.95. ■ Gilmorehill Centre 9 University Avenue. See goethe.de/glasgow for information. Free. ■ Glasgow Film Theatre 12 Rose Street. 0141 332 6535. glasgowfilm.org/theatre £6.90 (£5.20).

■ Odeon at the Quay Springfield Quay, Paisley Road. 0871 22 44 007. odeon.co.uk £7.10–£8.40 (£4.85–£6.25; family ticket £19.40–£23); 3D supplement £2 (£1.60); glasses £1 per pair. Off peak prices Mon–Thu before 5pm. ■ Odeon Braehead X-scape, Kings Inch Road. 0871 2244 007. odeon.co.uk £7.10–£8.40 (£5.20–£6.80; family ticket £20.80–£24.60); 3D supplement £2 (£1.60); glasses £1 per pair. Off peak prices Mon–Thu before 5pm.

■ Glasgow Women’s Library 15 Berkeley Street. 0141 248 9969. womenslibrary.org.uk. Free (booking recommended).

■ Paisley Arts Centre New Street, Paisley. 0141 887 1010. paisleyfilmsociety.com £5 (£4; members £3; membership £10 per season).

■ Grosvenor Ashton Lane, Hillhead. 0845 166 6002. grosvenorcafe.co.uk/ cinema £5–£7.75 (£4–£6; sofa seats £15–£30). Various peak and off peak prices throughout the week.

■ Showcase Cinema Barrbridge Leisure Centre, Coatbridge. 0871 220 1000. showcasecinemas.co.uk £5.90–£7.20 (£5.40); 3D supplement £2; glasses £1 per pair. Off peak prices before noon.

■ IMAX Theatre Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay. 0141 420 5000. gsc.org.uk/imax £8.95 (children £6.95); IMAX films: add £2.50 to Science Mall admission.

■ Showcase Cinema Griffin Avenue, Phoenix Business Park, Paisley. 0871 220 1000. showcasecinemas.co.uk £5.90–£7.20 (£5.40); 3D supplement £2; glasses £1 per pair. Off peak prices Mon–Fri before 6pm; Sat & Sun before noon.

■ Metropolitan Candleriggs. Films are screening at this bar as part of Takeaway China – see takeawaychina.ricefield.org.uk or call 0141 548 6978 for information. Free (booking essential).

■ Sloans 62 Argyle Arcade, 108 Argyle Street. 0141 221 8886. sloansglasgow.com/ eatfilm Free.

City of God (18) ●●●●● (Fernando Meirelles, Brazil, 2002) 129min. Based on Paulo Lins’s sprawling novel and spanning three decades, this is an epic account of the growth of organised drug-dealing in a slum housing project, the so-called City of God in Rio de Janeiro. Part of Youth Gangs on Film. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Civic Life (15) (Christine Molloy & Joe Lawlor, Various, 2003–2010) 106min. Portmanteau film by filmmakers Joe Lawlor and Christine Molloy, aka Desperate Optimists, featuring snapshots of communities around the world at work and play. Glasgow Film Theatre. Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer (E) (Alex Gibney, US, 2010) 117min. See review, page 68. Selected release. Collapse (15) ●●●●● (Chris Smith, US, 2009) 82min. Focused and interesting documentary about Michael Ruppert, the police officer/reporter who predicted the financial crisis in his newsletter. Macrobert, Stirling. The Company Men (15) ●●●●● (John Wells, UK/US, 2010) Ben Affleck, Thomas Kee, Tommy Lee Jones. 104min. See Also Released, page 68. General release. Confessions (15) ●●●●● (Tetsuya Nakashima, Japan, 2010) Takako Matsu, Masaki Okada, Yoshino Kimura. 106min. A very dark drama about murder and revenge in a Japanese school. Uncomfortable viewing but expertly executed and satisfyingly complex. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Coppélia (E) (France, 2011)Magical ballet about a mechanical doll who comes to

EDINBURGH ■ The Banshee Labyrinth 29–35 Niddry Street. 0131 558 8209. futureshorts.com £4. ■ Brunton Theatre Ladywell Way, Musselburgh. 0131 665 2240. bruntontheatre.co.uk £5.10–£5.60 (£4.60–£5.10). ■ Cameo 38 Home Street. 0871 902 5723. picturehouses.co.uk £5.30–£7.30 (£2–£5.80). Sunday Double Bills £7.30 (concessions £5.80; members free).Off peak price Tue–Fri before 5pm, all late shows and all day Mon; Wed first screening £2 for concessions. ■ Cineworld Fountainpark Fountain Park, 130/3 Dundee Street. 0871 200 2000. cineworld.co.uk £6.70–£7.90 (£5.10; family ticket £21.60); 3D supplement £2.10 (£1.50); glasses 80p per pair. Off peak prices Mon–Fri before 5pm. ■ Dominion 18 Newbattle Terrace. 0131 447 4771. dominioncinemas.net £6–£10.90 after (£4.60–£7.90; seniors discount Sun–Thu only). Off peak prices before 6pm. ■ Filmhouse 88 Lothian Road. 0131 228 2688. filmhousecinema.com £5.60–£7.50 (£2.60–£5.50). Off peak prices Mon–Fri before 5pm (extra discount on Fri).

life and interferes with the lives of two lovers, performed by the Ballet de l’Opéra de Paris in a new version by Sergei Vikharev. Glasgow Film Theatre. Country Strong (12A) ●●●●● (Shana Feste, US, 2010) Gwyneth Paltrow, Tim McGraw, Garrett Hedlund. 116min. See Also Released, page 68. General release. Crime and Punishment (tbc) (Zhao Liang, China, 2007) 122min. Powerful documentary investigating the Chinese law enforcement system. Part of Takeaway China season. CCA Glasgow. Cure (18) (Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Japan, 1997) Koji Yakusho, Masato Hagiwara, Tsuyoshi Ujiki. 111min. A detective wrestles with problems in his private life as he struggles to solve the connection between a series of brutal murders of Tokyo prostitutes. Part of Japanese Cinema Since the Mid-90s season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Les Diaboliques (15) ●●●●● (Henri-Georges Clouzot, France, 1955) Simone Signoret, Vera Clouzot, Paul Meurisse. 107min. See Also Released, page 68. Glasgow Film Theatre; Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Digital Desperados: Latin American Triple Bill (E) (Various) 90min. Three films about Latin American communities in resistance: Bonita: Ugly Bananas and Pura Vida? deal with the banana and pineapple industries in Ecuador and Costa Rica respectively, while Salud y Solidaridad tells the tale of a unique system of grassroots democracy in parts of Mexico. CCA, Glasgow. The Dilemma (12A) ●●●●● (Ron Howard, US, 2011) Vince Vaughn, Kevin

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■ North Edinburgh Arts Centre 15a Pennywell Court, Muirhouse, 0131 315 2151. northedinburgharts .co.uk £1 (NEAC ‘Good Neighbours’ 50p).

■ Vue Ocean Ocean Terminal, Ocean Drive, Victoria Dock, Leith. 0871 224 0240. myvue.com £5.95–£8 (£4.50–£6.10; family ticket £18–£23.80); 3D supplement £2.40 (£1.80). Off peak prices all day Mon–Thu and Fri before 5pm (extra discounts Mon–Thu before 5pm).

■ Odeon 118 Lothian Road. 0871 22 44 007. odeon.co.uk £7.50–£8.85 (£5.50–£6.90; family ticket £22–£26); 3D supplement £2 (£1.60); glasses £1 per pair. Off peak prices Mon–Thu before 5pm. ■ Odeon Wester Hailes 120 Wester Hailes Road, Westside Plaza. 0871 22 44 007. odeon.co.uk £6.60–£7.85 (£4.75–£6; family ticket £19–£22.60); premier seat upgrade £1.10 (family £4.40); 3D supplement £2 (£1.60); glasses £1 per pair. Off peak prices Mon–Thu before 5pm. ■ Scotsman Screening Room Scotsman Hotel, 20 North Bridge. 0131 556 5565. scotsmanscreenings.com Films are screened on Sundays at 8pm. Film only £10. Meal packages £39. ■ Sofi’s 63–65 Henderson Street. 0131 555 7019. bodabar.com £2, screening organised by Scottish Swedish Society.

■ Vue Omni Omni, Greenside. 0871 224 0240. myvue.com £5.95–£8 (£4.50–£6.10; family ticket £18–£23.80); 3D supplement £2.40 (£1.80). Off peak prices all day Mon–Thu and Fri before 5pm (extra discounts Mon–Thu before 5pm).

OTHER INDEPENDENTS ■ The Hippodrome 10 Hope Street, Bo’ness. 01324 506850. falkirk.gov.uk/ hippodrome £5.25 (£4; family ticket £14.40). ■ Macrobert University of Stirling, Stirling. 01786 466666. macrobert.org £4.75–£5.75 (£4.25–£5.25). Off peak prices before 6pm. ■ Dundee Contemporary Arts Nethergate, Dundee. 01382 909900. dca.org.uk £4.50–£6 (£3.50). Off peak prices before 5pm (extra discounts Mon–Thu).

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www.list.co.uk/film James, Winona Ryder, Jennifer Connolly. 111min. Mediocre and unfunny bromance that wastes the talents involved including Ryder and Connolly. Cameo, Edinburgh. Don’t Look Now (18) ●●●●● (Nicolas Roeg, UK, 1973) Donald Sutherland, Julie Christie. 103min. Splendid supernatural suspense movie, as subtly textured and brilliantly edited as any of Roeg’s work, with the added advantage that it’s a rather good yarn. Part of Nick Roeg season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Drive Angry 3D (18) ●●●●● (Patrick Lussier, US, 2011) Nicolas Cage, Amber Heard, Katy Mixon. 104min. A vengeful father (Cage) breaks out of hell and goes after the men who killed his daughter. See review at www.list.co.uk. General release. Eleftherios Venizelos (15) (Pantelis Voulgaris, Greece, 1980) Minas Christidis, Giannis Voglis, Dimitris Myrat. 157min. A chronicle of the life and influence of Eleftherios Venizelos, a long-time prime minister of Greece and the man responsible for Crete’s unification with the nation. Part of Greek Film Festival. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Eureka (18) ●●●●● (Nicolas Roeg, US, 1982) Gene Hackman, Theresa Russell, Rutger Hauer, Mickey Rourke. 129min. Impressive story of lust for flesh and material wealth, with metaphysical overtones added to the heady brew. Part of Nick Roeg season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Exile Island (15) (Elias Giannakakis & Evi Karabatsou, Greece, 2008) 90min. Insight into the ‘National Reformatory’, built in the 1940s to ‘rehabilitate’ leftists on the uninhabited island of Makronisos. Part of Greek Film Festival. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec (12A) (Luc Besson, France, 2010) Louise Bourgoin, Mathieu Amalric, Gilles Lellouche. 107min. A supernatural adventure about a travel writer who believes an Egyptian tomb holds the secret that can save her ailing sister: full of silliness and mummies. Part of Rendez-vous with French Cinema season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Fair Game (12A) ●●●●● (Doug Liman, US/UAE, 2010) Naomi Watts, Sean Penn. 108min. See review, page 65. General release. The Family Friend (15) ●●●●● (Paolo Sorrentino, Italy, 2006) Giacomo Rizzo, Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Laura Chiatti, Clara Bindi. 102min. Odd but pleasing Fellini-esque farce. Part of An Introduction to European Cinema. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Faster (15) ●●●●● (George Tillman Jr, US, 2010) Billy Bob Thornton, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Dwayne Johnson. 97min. See Also Released, page 68. General release. The Fighter (15) ●●●●● (David O Russell, US, 2010) Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams. 115min. Based on the true story of half-brothers Micky Ward (Wahlberg) and Dicky Eklund (Bale), David O Russell’s biopic charts their rise from a white trash neighbourhood in Massachusetts during the 1980s to world welterweight champion and jail respectively. General release. Fitzcarraldo (15) ●●●●● (Werner Herzog, Peru/West Germany, 1982) Klaus Kinski, Jose Lewgoy, Claudia Cardinale. 158min. Determinedly realistic South American odyssey that proved punishing for director, star, and the unfortunate hordes sucked into making their dreams a reality. But the result is damned impressive. Part of Werner Herzog season. Cameo, Edinburgh. Fly Me to the Moon (U) ●●●●● (Ben Stassen, US, 2008) Buzz Aldrin, Adrienne Barbeau, Ed Begley Jr. 84min. A 3D film describing mankind’s first trip to the moon. IMAX, Glasgow. The 400 Blows (PG) ●●●●● (François Truffaut, France, 1959) JeanPierre Léaud, Albert Rémy, Claire Maurier. 101min. Truffaut’s debut about a 13-yearold Parisian boy’s odyssey through his depressing family life is intensely moving and startlingly perceptive about childhood. A masterpiece. Cameo, Edinburgh. Four Lions (15) ●●●●● (Christopher Morris, UK, 2010) Benedict Cumberbatch,

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Scotland’s first ever festival celebrating silent cinema starts this month in Scotland’s most beautiful cinema, The Hippodrome. Opening with a rare screening of Josef Von Sternberg’s 1927 flapper comedy It starring the mighty Clara Bow and closing with FW Murnau’s Nosferatu, this is three jam packed days not to be missed. Laurel and Hardy (pictured) and Charlie Chaplin films are honoured with a live accompaniment from the brilliant Neil Brand, who will also be giving a masterclass. There are also documentaries, workshops and the world premiere of a score composed by the local schools orchestra. Book now and book fast. Ticket deals available. ■ Hippodrome, Bo’Ness, Fri 18-Sun 20 Mar. Alex MacQueen, Julia Davis. 101min. Post9/11 worthiness put aside, Morris hits the right note as he pokes fun at prejudices with some hapless British Muslims who want to blow themselves up as part of a misconstrued notion of Jihad. Cineworld Renfrew Street, Glasgow; Cineworld Fountainpark, Edinburgh. Future Shorts (E) (Various) 90min. An international initiative offering a monthly showcase of the finest short films from around the world. Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh. Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould (U) ●●●●● (Michèle Hozer, Peter Raymont, Canada, 2009) 111min. Utilising never-before seen footage, photographs, home recordings and diary entries, Hozer and Raymont’s documentary is a largely successful attempt to untangle the many myths that surround the life, talent and mental health of the enigmatic but extraordinary piano genius. Glasgow Film Theatre. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (U) ●●●●● (Howard Hawks, US, 1953) Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell, Charles Coburn. 91min. Digital re-release of Howard Hawks’ beloved 1953 comedy musical starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Get Low (PG) ●●●●● (Aaron Schneider, USA, 2009) Robert Duvall, Bill Murray, Sissy Spacek. 101min. A cobwebby comic spin on a 1930s American folk tale. A small town is surprised when curmudgeonly recluse Felix (Duvall) arranges to hold his own funeral before his death to see who turns up. Terrific performances from Duvall and Spacek as his only friend Mattie, but a hokey piece of storytelling. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (18) ●●●●● (Niels Arden Oplev, Sweden, 2009) Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Peter Haber. 152min. The first of Stieg Laarson’s deservedly successful millennium thrillers receives a faithful but laborious film treatment. Cineworld Renfrew Street, Glasgow; Cineworld Fountainpark, Edinburgh. Gnomeo & Juliet 2D (U) ●●●●● (Kelly Asbury, UK/US, 2011) James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Michael Caine. 83min. Animated adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet ultimately undone by a few too many pop culture references and by the decision to

concentrate on Elton John’s material rather than the bard’s. Selected release. Gnomeo & Juliet 3D (U) ●●●●● (Kelly Asbury, UK/US, 2011) James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Michael Caine. 83min. See above. General release. Go (15) (Isao Yukisada, Japan, 2001) Yosuke Kubozuka, Kou Shibasaki, Shinobu Otake. 122min. Compelling drama about a Korean teenager living in Japan who falls in love with a Japanese girl and is left with a dilemma over whether or not to reveal his nationality to her. Part of Japanese Cinema Since the Mid-90s season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Gypsy Melody (PG) ●●●●● (Edmond T Greville, UK, 1936) Lupe Velez, Alfred Rode, Jerry Verno. 73min. Full of rousing gypsy tunes performed by Alfred Rode and his Tzigane Orchestra, this tale combines cheery comedy with a story of the (still ongoing) Romany oppression. Part of Projecting the Archive. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Hall Pass (15) ●●●●● (Bobby Farrelly/Peter Farrelly, US, 2011) Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Jenna Fischer. 105min. See Also Released, page 68. General release. Happy Day (15) (Pantelis Voulgaris, Greece, 1976) Zorz Sarri, Giorgos Moshidis, Stavros Kalaroglou. 105min. This thinlydisguised allegory on Greece’s 1967–74 military junta is about the political prisoners of a concentration camp on a scorched island preparing a feast for the arrival of the ‘great mother’. Part of Greek Film Festival. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (12A) ●●●●● (David Yates, UK/US, 2010) Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint. 146min. The seventh installment of the wildly popular wizard franchise is atmospheric but emotionally hollow. Vue Omni, Edinburgh. His & Hers (U) ●●●●● (Ken Wardrop, Ireland, 2009) 83min. See Also Released, page 68. Glasgow Film Theatre. How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr Foster? (E) ●●●●● (Carlos Carcas & Norberto Lopez Amado, UK/Spain/Germany/US/Switzerland/France/ China/Hong Kong, 2010) 78min. See Also Released, page 68. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. How to Train Your Dragon 2D (PG) ●●●●● (Dean DeBlois/Chris Sanders, US, 2010) Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, America Ferrera. 97min. Commendable

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new DreamWorks animation set in the mythical world of Vikings and dragons, and based on the book by Cressida Cowell. Hiccup, a Viking teenager, befriends a dragon. Macrobert, Stirling. Howl (15) ●●●●● (Rob Epstein & Jeffrey Friedman, US, 2010) James Franco, Jon Hamm, Mary-Louise Parker. 84min. See review, page 65. Glasgow Film Theatre; Filmhouse, Edinburgh. I Am Number Four (12A) ●●●●● (DJ Caruso, US, 2011) Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant, Teresa Palmer. 109min. Action-packed thriller based on book by Pittacus Lore about young man, John Smith (Pettyfer), who is a fugitive on the run from ruthless enemies sent to destroy him. Decent enough adventure thriller. General release. I for India (PG) ●●●●● (Sandhya Suri, UK, 2005) 70min. Lovely documentary which tells the story of Yash Pal Suri, an immigrant from India to the UK in 1965 who kept in touch with his family back home through a series of Super 8mm movies. Glasgow Women’s Library, Glasgow. I Was a Male War Bride (PG) ●●●●● (Howard Hawks, US, 1949) Cary Grant, Ann Sheridan, Marion Marshall. 106min. Rambunctious Hawksian romantic comedy set against realistic backgrounds. Part of Hawks season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. The Insatiable Moon (15) ●●●●● (Rosemary Riddell, New Zealand, 2010) Ian Mune, Bruce Phillips, Sara Wiseman. 101min. See Also Released, page 68. Glasgow Film Theatre. In The Name of The Father (15) ●●●●● (Jim Sheridan, US/Ireland, 1993) Daniel Day-Lewis, Pete Postlethwaite, John Lynch. 133min. Writer-director Sheridan manipulates the facts concerning the wrongful arrest and eventual acquittal of Gerry Conlon, one of the Guildford Four; but the deep, disturbing truths of this miscarriage of justice remains. Day-Lewis and Postlethwaite give career-best performances as Gerry and Giuseppe Conlon, the father and son whose relationship provides the emotional core of the movie. Macrobert, Stirling. Inception (12A) ●●●●● (Christopher Nolan, US, 2010) Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Ellen Page. 147min. DiCaprio stars as Don Cobb, a thief who is the master of the art of extraction, stealing secrets from the minds of the unconscious. Macrobert, Stirling. Inside Job (12A) ●●●●● (Charles Ferguson, US, 2010) Matt Damon, William Ackman, Daniel Alpert. 108min. The causes of the global financial crisis of 2008 are rigorously explored in this absorbing documentary from American filmmaker Ferguson. Cameo, Edinburgh. Insignificance (15) ●●●●● (Nicolas Roeg, UK, 1985) Michael Emil, Theresa Russell, Tony Curtis. 109min. Roeg’s adaptation of a play by Terry Johnson sees 20th-century stars from Marilyn Monroe to Senator McCarthy meet for a series of intense head-to-heads in hotel rooms. Part of Nick Roeg season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Ironclad (15) ●●●●● (Jonathan English, UK/US, 2011) Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti, Derek Jacobi. 121min. See Also Released, page 68. General release. It (U) ●●●●● (Clarence Badger, US, 1927) Clara Bow, Antonia Moreno, William Austin. 76min. Bow is Betty Lou Spence, a shop girl with plenty of ‘it’ (as in ‘she’s got it’), and she’s in hot pursuit of department store owner Cyrus Waltham (Moreno). Screened with live piano accompaniment. Part of Festival of Silent Cinema. Hippodrome, Bo’ness. It’s a Long Road (15) (Pantelis Voulgaris, Greece, 1998) Thanasis Vengos, Giorgos Armenis, Dimitris Katalifos. 118min. Three parter dealing with people at major turning points in their lives – an archaeologist making a big discovery, a group of ornithologists facing a momentous decision and a factory owner abandoned by his wife and children. Part of Greek Film Festival. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. 3–31 March 2011 THE LIST 71

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Film INDEX Jewish Film Club (tbc) (Various) 90min. Running since 2006, the Jewish Film Club brings a range of documentary, features and shorts to the CCA, with a focus on contemporary cinema. CCA, Glasgow. Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (15) (Isshin Inudo, Japan, 2003) Satoshi Tsumabuki, Chizuru Ikewaki, Juri Ueno. 116min. Idiosyncratic love story stemming from a strange encounter between a student and a disabled girl who is pushed around in a pram by an old woman. Part of Japanese Cinema Since the Mid-90s season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Jungle Book (U) ●●●●● (Wolfgang Reitherman, US, 1967) With the voices of George Sanders, Louis Prima. 78min. Growing up in the jungle, young Mowgli learns from the animals around him. Enjoyable Disney, a long way after Kipling, but the songs are wonderful. Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow. Just Go with It (12A) ●●●●● (Dennis Dugan, US, 2011) Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman. 116min. Aniston and Sandler team up for this pretty diverting romantic comedy about an ageing lothario plastic surgeon and his loyal assistant, who get dragged in to a web of lies and deceit when he falls for a young schoolteacher. General release. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 3D (U) (Jon Chu, US, 2011) Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Jaden Smith. 105min. Tedious tour documentary about the nauseating child star who didn’t know what ‘Germany’ meant. General release. The Karamazovs (12A) (Petr Zelenka, Poland/Czech Republic, 2008) Martin Mysicka, Michaela Badinkova, Igor Chmela. 110min. Zelenka uses a Prague theatre company, visiting Krakow with the intention of performing Dostoyevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov, to explore issues of faith, immortality and salvation. Glasgow Film Theatre. Katka (E) (Helena Trestikova, Czech Republic, 2010) 90min. Documentary filmed over thirteen years and following the lives of three women who live on the mean streets of Prague, making a living by hustling, stealing and even attempted murder. Glasgow Film Theatre. The Kid (U) ●●●●● (Charlie Chaplin, USA, 1921) Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan. 68min. Classic family comedy with Charlie Chaplin playing a tramp lumbered with raising an abandoned baby. Part of Festival of Silent Cinema. Hippodrome, Bo’ness. King of Thorn (12A) (Kazuyoshi Katayama, Japan, 2009) Voices of Sendai Eri, Kana Kanazawa, Toshiyuku Morikawa. 100min. Exciting anime about a government’s attempts to fight a mysterious virus that turns sufferers to stone. Part of We Love Anime. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. The King’s Speech (15) ●●●●● (Tom Hooper, UK, 2010) Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, Geoffrey Rush. 118min. Firth’s affable persona lends an edge to the sheer frustration with which the King stumbles his way through public performances and contributes largely to the film’s feel-good twist. General release. The Kite Runner (12A) ●●●●● (Marc Forster, US, 2007) Khalid Abdalla, Ehsan Aman, Vsevolod Bardashev. 128min. Gripping and moving adaptation of the novel by Khaled Hosseini, about two boys whose ordinary lives become caught up in Afghanistan’s tumultuous politics. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains (15) (Lou Adler, US, 1982) Diane Lane, Laura Dern. 87min. Rarely screened tale of three teenage girls who form a mouthy punk band. Glasgow Film Theatre. Laputa: Castles in the Sky (PG) (Hayao Miyazaki, Japan, 1986) 124min. Rollercoaster animated adventure set in a 19th century fantasy world concerning two children on a quest to discover the legendary flying castle Laputa. Part of We Love Anime. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. The Lavender Hill Mob (U) ●●●●● (Charles Crichton, UK, 1951) Alec

Guinness, Stanley Holloway, Sidney James. 78min. Charming Ealing comedy that has mild-mannered bank clerk Guinness being dragged into a gold bullion robbery. Smashing satire and cracking car chase. Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley. Legacy: Black Ops (15) ●●●●● (Thomas Ikimi, UK/Nigeria, 2010) Idris Elba, William Hope, Monique Gabriela Curnen. 114min. See Also Released, page 68. Selected release. Limitless (tbc) ●●●●● (Neil Burger, US, 2011) Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Abbie Cornish. tbcmin. See Also Released, page 68. General release. The Lincoln Lawyer (15) ●●●●● (Brad Furman, US, 2011) Marisa Tomei, Matthew McConaughey, Ryan Phillippe. tbcmin. See Also Released, page 68. General releas. Linda Linda Linda (12A) (Nobuhiro Yamashita, Japan, 2005) Doona Bae, Aki Maeda, Yu Kashii. 114min. High school movie, Japanese style, as a teenage girl group struggles to find a new vocalist and guitarist just days before a big performance at the school’s cultural festival. Part of Japanese Cinema Since the Mid-90s season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. A Little Bit of Heaven (12A) ●●●●● (Nicole Kassell, US, 2011) Kate Hudson, Kathy Bates, Gael Garcia Bernal, Whoopi Goldberg. 106min. Above average romantic comedy about an uptight woman dying of cancer who finds the threat of falling in love again worse than death. General release. Live at the Met: Lucia di Lammermoor (E) (2011) Natalie Dessay, Joseph Calleja. Donizetti’s tale of a feud between two families is widely considered to be one of the most exhilarating operas of the 19th century. Screened live from the Metropolitan Opera. Cameo, Edinburgh; Cineworld Renfrew Street, Glasgow; DCA, Dundee. Live from the Bolshoi: Don Quixote (E) (Russia, 2011) 180min. A stunning production of Miguel de Cervantes’ ballet, packed with energetic personalities, colourful characters and magnificent choreography by Alexei Fadeyechev. Selected release. Lord of the Dance 3D (U) (Marcus Viner, UK, 2011) Michael Flatley. 95min. A chance to see the phenomenally popular Irish dance show on the big screen. Selected release. Lotte Reiniger: The Fairy Tale Films (U) ●●●●● (Lotte Reiniger,

Germany, 2011) 50min. Five films of Reiniger, the innovative German animator who used back-lit silhouettes and who is credited with creating the first animated feature, ten years before Walt Disney. Includes Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella and Thumbelina. DCA, Dundee. Love Like Poison (Un poison violent) (15) (Katell Quillévéré, France, 2010) Clara Augarde, Lio, Michel Galabru. 92min. A tale of teenage sexual awakening and Catholic guilt that poses provocative questions about faith without judgement. Part of Rendez-vous with French Cinema season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. The Man who Fell to Earth (18) ●●●●● (Nicolas Roeg, UK, 1976) David Bowie, Rip Torn, Buck Henry. 138min. A well cast Bowie gives perhaps his best performance in this dazzling, occasionally obtuse, piece of Roegian sci-fi. Part of Nick Roeg season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Little Fockers (12A) ●●●●● (Paul Weitz, US, 2010) Ben Stiller, Teri Polo, Jessica Alba. 97min. The formula remains the same for this third instalment of familial comedy franchise. Likeable and forgettable. Vue Ocean, Edinburgh. Men on the Bridge (15) ●●●●● (Asli Özge, Germany/Turkey/Netherlands, 2009) Cemile Ilker, Umut Ilker, Fikret Portakal. 90min. See Also Released, page 68. Glasgow Film Theatre; Cameo, Edinburgh. Monkey Business (PG) ●●●●● (Howard Hawks, US, 1952) Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, Charles Coburn. 97min. More classic comedy from director Hawks, this time with Grant as an absent-minded professor who causes chaos when his elixir of youth gets mixed in with the contents of the office water cooler. Part of Hawks season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. My Perestroika (15) (Robin Hessman, US/UK/Russia, 2010) 98min. Documentary following five members of the last generation to be brought up in Soviet Russia, with rare home footage from their childhood in the 1970s and 80s. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. National Theatre Live: Frankenstein (15) (Danny Boyle, 2011) Benedict Cumberbatch, Jonny Lee Miller. 180min. Mary Shelley’s classic gothic tale, written by Nick Dear and realised by Danny Boyle in his return to theatre. The roles of Dr Frankenstein and the Creature are alternated between Benedict Cumberbatch and Johnny Lee Miller. Glasgow Film Theatre.

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The Greeks are coming, again. After the cultural shockwave that was Giorgos Lanthimos’ Dogtooth, this year’s festival looks at the next generation of Greek filmmakers with screenings of Lanthimos produced drama Attenberg, Filippos Tsitos’ acclaimed comedy about immigration and petty racism Plato’s Academy and postmodern Greek tragedy Strella. The big focus of this year’s festival is on new wave filmmaker Pantelis Voulgaris, whose films from the 1960s to now, are of great political and moral influence in his homeland. The rare UK screenings of Voulgaris’ best films – Quiet Days in August, Soul Deep, Happy Day and Stone Years (pictured) will be followed by post film discussions with the director. Ticket deals available. ■ Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Fri 11-Mon 21 Mar.

Neds (18) ●●●●● (Peter Mullan, UK/France/Italy, 2010) Martin Bell, Connor McCarron, Linda Cuthbert. 123min. An ugly, disturbing and deeply felt account of social betrayal set in 1970s Glasgow. Clever and caustic filmmaking that works hard to dodge the pitfalls of cliché. Selected release. Never Let Me Go (12A) ●●●●● (Mark Romanek, UK, 2010) Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightley, Andrew Garfield. 103min. Writer Alex Garland and One Hour Photo director Romanek’s adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s bleak, existential novel is a triumph of casting, featuring deeply felt performances from Mulligan and Garfield as students of the mysterious Hailsham boarding school. Selected release. New York I Love You (15) ●●●●● (Various, US, 2010) Shia LeBoeuf, Natalie Portman, Bradley Cooper. 103min. The second installment of the Emmanuel Benbihy’s Cities of Love franchise interweaves eleven ten-minute tales of love, loss and heartbreak with a flabby predictability that even solid cameos from veterans Ethan Hawke and Eli Wallach fail to salvage. Glasgow Film Theatre. No Strings Attached (15) ●●●●● (Ivan Reitman, US, 2011) Ashton Kutcher, Natalie Portman. 107min. A sweet-andsour confection that coasts by on personable leads, but stutters awkwardly through lame comedy. General release. No Woman, No Cry (15) (Christy Turlington Burns, US, 2010) 60min. A screening by Take One Action to mark International Women’s Day (Tue 8 Mar) of a moving documentary about four women facing pregnancy and birth in parts of the world where such natural occurrences are still a major danger to health. A Take One Action screening. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Norwegian Wood (15) ●●●●● (Tran Anh Hung, Japan, 2010) Ken’ichi Matsuyama, Rinko Kikuchi, Kiko Mizuhara. 133min. See review, page 66. Glasgow Film Theatre. Nosferatu (PG) ●●●●● (FW Murnau, Germany, 1922) Max Schreck, Alexander Granach, Gustav von Wangenheim. 72min. A wonderfully visual movie, with twisted shadows and sexual undercurrents placing it well above the Kinski/Herzog remake. Hippodrome screening includes a live soundtrack from David Allison featuring live music, eerie samples and sound effects. Part of Festival of Silent Cinema. Hippodrome, Bo’ness; Cameo, Edinburgh. Nostalgia (15) ●●●●● (Andrei Tarkovsky, Italy, 1983) Oleg Jankovsky, Erland Josephson, Domiziana Giordano. 126min. A Russian poet and musicologist researching in the Tuscany hills meets a mysterious stranger who believes the world is about to end. Though often obscure, Nostalgia is still a hauntingly beautiful evocation of exile and the need for faith. CCA, Glasgow. Notting Hill (15) ●●●●● (Roger Michell, UK, 1999) Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, Hugh Bonneville. 123min. The leads don’t strain themselves, but Richard Curtis’ script is filled with witty jokes, particularly about national stereotypes. St Bride’s Centre, Edinburgh. Of Gods and Men (15) ●●●●● (Xavier Beauvois, France, 2010) Lambert Wilson, Michael Lonsdale, Roschdy Zem. 120min. Real-life inspired story of a group of Cistercian monks caught up in a civil war in an unnamed African country. Poignant, understated and masterful filmmaking from director Beauvois. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. On the Clyde (E) (Various, UK, 1956–2010) 66min. Three different angles on life past and present by Glasgow’s great river. Part of This Working Life: Tales from the Shipyard season. Glasgow Film Theatre. 127 Hours (15) ●●●●● (Danny Boyle, US, 2010) James Franco, Amber Tamblyn, Kate Mara. 94min. Accomplished and absorbing filmmaking from the team behind Slumdog Millionaire, relating the gripping true story of mountaineer Aron Ralson (Franco). Cameo, Edinburgh.

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www.list.co.uk/film One Million Yen Girl (15) (Yuki Tanada, Japan, 2008) Yu Aoi, Mirai Moriyama, Pierre Taki. 121min. From young writer and director Tanada comes this unusual tale about a girl who decides to save one million yen before moving to a town where no-one knows her, then repeat the process again and again. Part of Japanese Cinema Since the Mid-90s season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. The Other Boleyn Girl (12A) ●●●●● (Justin Chadwick, UK, 2008) Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana. 115min. The ‘hidden history’ of Mary Boleyn, sister of Anne, the second of Henry VIII’s six wives. Playing the Boleyn girls, Portman and Johansson are cast against type in less-than-thrilling sibling rivalry, while the usually excellent Bana (as the King) simply looks fed up. But rather than the cast it’s probably Peter Morgan’s undercooked adaptation of Philippa Gregory’s overheated novel that’s to blame. St Bride’s Centre, Edinburgh. Passport to Pimlico (U) ●●●●● (Henry Cornelius, UK, 1949) Stanley Holloway, Margaret Rutherford, Basil Radford. 84min. A London borough discovers an ancient charter and declares its independence and exemption from rationing. Wonderful wit and fun as the Ealing Studios satirise British red tape and bureaucracy. St Bride’s Centre, Edinburgh. Patagonia (15) ●●●●● (Marc Evans, UK, 2010) Matthew Rhys, Duffy, Nia Roberts. 118min. See Also Released, page 68. Glasgow Film Theatre. Paul (15) ●●●●● (Greg Mottola, Spain/France/UK/US, 2011) Seth Rogen, Simon Pegg, Jane Lynch. 103min. Efficient if unadventurous comedy about two English sci-fi nerds who encounter a real-life alien while on a road-trip through America’s UFO hotspots. The fantastically realised CG alien (Rogen) gets the best lines and makes the film worthwhile. General release. Perestroika (15) (Sarah Turner, UK, 2009) 115min. Poetic travelogue to the edge of Siberia’s vast nothingness. DCA, Dundee. Performance (18) ●●●●● (Nic Roeg & Donald Cammell, UK, 1970) James Fox, Mick Jagger, Anita Pallenberg. 105min. Shot in two halves, one half gangster film, one half a requiem to psychedelic enhancement, experimental film and the belief in the self, Performance looks, feels and sounds like nothing else. Part of Nick Roeg season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Pierrot Le Fou (15) ●●●●● (Jean-Luc Godard, France/Italy, 1965) Jean-Paul Belmondo, Anna Karina, Dirk Sanders, Raymond Devos, Samuel Fuller. 110min. This politically astute homage to American genre cinema marked Godard’s departure from the new wave to more political forms of filmmaking. Cameo, Edinburgh. Pina Bausch (E) (Anne Linsel/Pit Weyrich, Germany, 2006/1976) 80min. Two films forming a tribute to the influential German choreographer, most famous for her work with Tanztheater Wuppertal. The first is a documentary about her life and work made by Anne Linsel in 2006, just three years before Bausch’s death, and the second is a recording of Bausch’s legendary staging of Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du Printemps, made in 1976. Gilmorehill Centre, Glasgow. Plato’s Academy (15) (Filippos Tsitos, Germany/Greece, 2009) Antonis Kafetzopoulos, Anastasis Kozdine, Titika Sarigouli. 103min. Four slackers spend their days in judgemental observation of the hard-working immigrants around them, until one of their number discovers that he himself has an Albanian heritage. Part of Greek Film Festival. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Point Blank (A Bout Portant) (15) (Fred Cavayé, France, 2010) Gilles Lellouche, Roschdy Zem, Elene Anaya. 84min. Cavayé’s follow-up to Anything for Her is another tale of outwardly cosy lives uprooted by kidnapping and vicious criminality. Part of Rendez-vous with French Cinema season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Pooh’s Heffalump Movie (U) ●●●●● (Frank Nissen, US, 2005) Voices of David Ogden Stiers, Jim Cummings.

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So successful was Psychotronic’s horror all-nighter at the Cameo in Edinburgh at the end of November last year (despite being held during a blizzard) that it’s now heading up the M8. Go through the night with Evil Dead 2, Suspiria, Basket Case and Re-Animator on two Saturday nights in March. Best of all three of these films will be screened on their original 35mm prints. ■ Grosvenor, Glasgow, Sat 5 & Sat 12 Mar. 68min. Another camp adventure from the Hundred Acre Wood. Tigger gets all the best lines again. Macrobert, Stirling. Potiche (15) (François Ozon, France, 2010) Catherine Deneuve, Gérard Depardieu, Fabrice Luchini. 103min. Stylish farce about a trophy wife (or potiche) who is forced to negotiate the terms of her smug ladies man of a husband’s release when he is taken hostage by disgruntled employees. Part of Rendezvous with French Cinema season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. The Princess of Montpensier (18) (Bertrand Tavernier, France/Germany, 2010) Mélanie Thierry, Lambert Wilson, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet. 139min. Politics and passion in the 16th century from versatile French director Tavernier. Part of Rendezvous with French Cinema season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Quiet Days in August (15) (Pantelis Voulgaris, Greece, 1991) Aleka Paizi, Themis Bazaka, Thanasis Vengos. 108min. Three love stories interlink in deserted summertime Athens. Part of Greek Film Festival. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Rabbit Hole (12A) ●●●●● (John Cameron Mitchell, US, 2010) Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Dianne Wiest. 90min. Shortbus director Mitchell’s third feature avoids the pitfalls of TV melodrama through excellent writing and memorable performances. Hippodrome, Bo’ness. Raging Bull (18) ●●●●● (Martin Scorsese, US, 1980) Robert de Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci. 129min. De Niro’s stunning physical presence dominates Scorsese’s savagely bleak study of selfdestructive machismo. Cameo, Edinburgh. Ramona & Beezus (U) ●●●●● (Elizabeth Allen, US, 2010) Joey King, Selena Gomez, John Corbett. 103min. Overlong and insubstantial tale of sisterly mischief adapted from the best-selling children’s books by Beverly Cleary. Glasgow Film Theatre. Rango (PG) ●●●●● (Gore Verbinski, US, 2011) Voices of Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin. 107min. See Also Released, page 68. General release. Rebel without a Cause (18) ●●●●● (Nicholas Ray, US, 1956) James Dean, Natalie Wood, Jim Backus, Sal Mineo. 111min. Though now irrevocably dated, this is still notable as the film that articulated the until-then unrecognised experiences and aspirations of a whole generation and does of course contain our favourite nostalgia icon in full flow. Sloans, Glasgow. Red Ensign (U) ●●●●● (Michael Powell, UK, 1934) Leslie Banks, Carol Goodner. 69min. Stirring early Michael

Powell feature about romantic and labour relations on the banks of the Clyde. Glasgow Film Theatre. Red Skirts on Clydeside (E) (Jenny Woodley & Christine Bellamy/Kirsten MacLeod, UK, 1984/2011) 60min. Documentary made in the 80s about the women involved in the Govan rent strike of 1915, followed by the results of a more recent film project looking at Govan women’s lives today. Part of This Working Life: Tales from the Shipyard season. Glasgow Film Theatre. Repulsion (18) ●●●●● (Roman Polanski, UK, 1965) Catherine Deneuve, Ian Hendry, John Fraser. 105min. Polanski’s first English language movie remains one of his best, a genuinely disturbing exploration of intense paranoia and claustrophobia that unflinchingly picks at the audience’s deepest neuroses. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. The Resident (15) ●●●●● (Antti Jokinen, UK/US, 2011) Hilary Swank, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Christopher Lee. 91min. See Also Released, page 68. General release. Rio Bravo (PG) ●●●●● (Howard Hawks, US, 1959) John Wayne, Dean Martin, Angie Dickinson, Walter Brennan, Ricky Nelson. 141min. Classically sprawling western, in which the Duke plays a lawman trying to go it alone against the gang trying to spring their colleague from the local jailhouse. Part of Hawks season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. The Rite (15) ●●●●● (Mikael Håfström, US, 2011) Anthony Hopkins, Colin O’Donoghue, Alice Braga. 113min. Doubtful US priest Michael Kovak (O’Donoghue) is recruited to travel to Rome to join the Pope’s secret army of exorcists. After some old fashioned frights it quickly becomes boring as the script bogs down in theological discussions. Despite a strong cast and expensive production it’s still just a hoary variation on The Exorcist. General release. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (15) ●●●●● (Jim Sharman, UK, 1975) Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Meat Loaf. 100min. Rock spoof on old horror movies with the splendidly camp Curry as the bisexual Frank N Furter. Dressing up is very much encouraged at this charity screening in aid of a children’s home in India, and there’s also a movie quiz and raffle on the night, plus free entry to the club afterwards. The Buff Club, Glasgow. Roman Holiday (U) ●●●●● (William Wyler, US, 1953) Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck, Eddie Albert. 118min. Overrated but easy to watch fairytale romance about a fleeing princess

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(Hepburn) and her relationship with a journalist in 50s Italy. Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow. Route Irish (15) ●●●●● (Ken Loach, UK/France/Italy/Belgium/Spain, 2010) Mark Womack, Andrea Lowe, John Bishop. 108min. See interview, page 64 and review at www.list.co.uk. Glasgow Film Theatre. Sawako Decides (12A) (Yuya Ishii, Japan, 2009) Hikari Mitsushima, Kotaro Shiga, Ryo Iwamatsu. 112min. A young woman reaches a crossroads in her life. Just as she is wondering what to do, she hears that her father has fallen ill, and must travel to see him, with her boyfriend and his daughter in tow. Part of Japanese Cinema Since the Mid-90s season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. The Secret Garden (U) ●●●●● (Agnieszka Holland, US, 1993) Kate Maberly, Maggie Smith, John Lynch. 102min. The unusual combination of the director of Europa Europa and the writer of Edward Scissorhands conspires to create an authentic and affecting version of the children’s classic novel. Hippodrome, Bo’ness. Sherlock Junior + Never Weaken (U) ●●●●● (Buster Keaton/Fred Newmeyer, US, 1921/1924) 64min. In Sherlock Junior, a cinema projectionist spends his life daydreaming that he is a great detective, and one day actually finds himself in the movie he’s projecting. Meanwhile in Never Weaken, an office worker goes to ever more extreme lengths to attract the attentions of a girl who works next door, before making a series of equally extreme (but vain) suicide attempts when he hears she is to marry another. Screening with live piano accompaniment. Part of Festival of Silent Cinema. Hippodrome, Bo’ness. The Ship (E) (Bill Bryden & Derek Bailey, UK, 1990) Joseph Brady, Phil McCall, Hugh Martin. 100min. BBC Scotland version of Bill Bryden’s spectacular 1990 theatre production staged in a Govan engine shed. Part of This Working Life: Tales from the Shipyard season. Glasgow Film Theatre. The Shipbuilders (U) (John Baxter, UK, 1944) Clive Brook, Morland Graham, Nell Ballantyne. 90min. With this updated version of George Blake’s 1935 novel of the Clydeside shipping depression, Baxter’s down-to-earth style found medium-budget respectability. Something of a period piece, made at a time when boosting the nation’s morale was of prime importance at British National, but it’s still an eloquent expression of working class life. Part of This Working Life: Tales from the Shipyard season. Glasgow Film Theatre. The Social Network (12A) ●●●●● (David Fincher, US, 2010) Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake. 120min. Dramatisation of the story behind the founding of the world’s most ubiquitous stalking vehicle, starring Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg. Selected release. Son of Babylon (15) ●●●●● (Mohamed Al Daradji, Iraq/UK/France/Netherlands/UAE/Egypt/P alestine, 2009) Yasser Talib, Shazada Hussein. 100min. Melancholy drama set in post-Saddam Iraq, as a little boy and his grandmother set out in search of the boy’s father, who has been missing since the Gulf War. Glasgow Film Theatre. Soul Deep (Psyhi Vathia) (15) (Pantalis Voulgaris, Greece/Cyprus, 2009) Vangelis Mourikis, Giorgos Symeonidis, Victoria Haralabidou. 124min. A story about two teenage brothers who find themselves on opposite sides in Greece’s bloody 1946–1949 civil war. Part of Greek Film Festival. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. The Space Between (15) (Tim Barrow, UK, 2010) Vivien Reid, Tim Barrow, David Whitney. 85min. Film made by (and starring) Tim Barrow (The Inheritance) on a mini-budget in Edinburgh and London, about two lonely people who find hope in one another. Filmhouse, Edinburgh.

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Film INDEX Spione (PG) ●●●●● (Fritz Lang, Germany, 1928) Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Gerda Maurus, Willy Fritsch. 143min. A criminal mastermind at the centre of a sprawling espionage operation employs a Russian lady to subvert the efforts of a government agent – not counting on her falling in love with him. CCA, Glasgow. Stardust (PG) ●●●●● (Matthew Vaughn, UK, 2007) Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Robert De Niro, Sir Ian McKellen. 130min. Star-studded fantasy epic adapted from the novel by Neil Gaiman. Glasgow Film Theatre. Still Life (PG) ●●●●● (Jia Zhang-ke, China/Hong Kong, 2006) Tao Zhao, Sanming Han, Zhubin Li. 112min. Sixth Generation Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke’s lyrical study of uprooted lives and human yearning in contemporary China set against a background of change and industrial development. Part of Takeaway China season. CCA, Glasgow. The Stone Tape (PG) (Peter Sasdy, UK, 1972) Michael Bryant, Jane Asher, Iain Cuthbertson. 89min. Ghostly goings-on in a creepy mansion are simulated in this cult classic by the atonal sounds created by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, which were highly sophisticated in their time. The British Science Association in conjunction with Edinburgh Secret Society, who will be measuring the audience’s fear levels throughout, present this screening. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Stone Years (15) (Pantelis Voulgaris, Greece, 1985) Themis Bazaka, Dimitris Katalifos, Maria Martika. 142min. The true story of a couple separated by prison and exile during the post-Greek Civil War years until the fall of the military dictatorship, from 1954–74 – the 20 ‘stone years’. Part of Greek Film Festival. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Submarine (15) ●●●●● (Richard Ayoade, UK, 2010) Craig Roberts, Yasmin Paige, Noah Taylor. 94min. See profile, page 63 and review, page 66. Glasgow Film Theatre. Summer Wars (PG) (Mamoru Hosoda, Japan, 2009) 114min. A teenage maths prodigy gets his dream job for the summer – posing as his secret crush’s girlfriend at a weekend birthday celebration. But just as things in the real world are going right, his mathematical prowess gains him entry to a digital world where everything is very, very wrong. Part of Japanese Cinema Since the Mid-90s season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Sword of the Stranger (15) (Masahiro Andô, Japan, 2007) Yûki Chinen, Tomoya Nagase, Akio Ôtsuka. 102min. A contemporary anime chanbara (Japanese swordplay film) about a young boy and his dog and their battle with the mighty Ming dynasty. Part of Japanese Cinema Since the Mid-90s season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Så olika (tbc) (Helena Bergström, Sweden, 2009) Ingela Olsson, Anna Ulrika Ericsson, Philip Zandén. 108min. Scottish Swedish Society screening of a fun film about a recently divorced Swedish politician and her sister, a TV producer. Sofi’s, Edinburgh. Tales from the Shipyard: Glasgow (E) (Various, UK, 1936–2011) 82min. Shorts programme celebrating Glasgow’s shipbuilding heritage, including Sean Connery’s wry look at the Govan shipyards, The Bowler and the Bunnet (1967) and Hilary Harris’ Oscar-winning Seawards the Great Ships. Part of This Working Life: Tales from the Shipyard season. Glasgow Film Theatre. Tangled 2D (PG) ●●●●● (Nathan Greno, US, 2010) Voices of Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Donna Murphy. 96min. Disney/Pixar funk-up of the classic tale of Rapunzel that is nonetheless traditional to the core, blessed with catchy musical numbers and a plethora of scenes ripped off directly from the studio’s own back catalogue (see Aladdin, Little Mermaid et al). Funny and impressive, but lacking charm. Selected release. Tangled 3D (PG) ●●●●● (Nathan Greno, US, 2010) Voices of Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Donna Murphy. 96min. See above. Selected release. The Tempest (PG) ●●●●● (Julie Taymor, UK, 2011) Helen Mirren, Alan

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Cumming, Felicity Jones. 109min. See review, page 65. General release. Temple Grandin – A View from the Inside (E) (Rupert Isaacson, US, 2011) When Rupert Isaacson’s son was diagnosed with autism he resolved to learn everything about the condition. He meets with Dr Temple Grandin, an autistic adult herself, to find answers to all the questions parents of autistic children want to ask. Macrobert, Stirling. This is Spinal Tap (15) ●●●●● (Rob Reiner, US, 1983) Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, RJ Parnell, Ed Begley Jr. 82min. Certainly the most ingenious, accurate and funny of all spoof rockumentaries, with wonderfully spontaneous dialogue, convincing fly-onthe-wall camera work, self-penned heavy metal parodies, and of course the amp that goes to 11. Glasgow Film Theatre. Three Times (Zui Hao De Shiguang) (12A) ●●●●● (Hou HsianoHsien, France/Taiwan, 2005) Chen Chang, Di Mei, Mei Fang, Shu Qi. 120min. Three stories of life and love in Taiwan spanning a century and keeping the lead actors in similar relationships throughout. Dreamy, euphoric and poetic follow up to Café Lumiere from this remarkable filmmaker. Metropolitan Bar, Glasgow. The Tigger Movie (U) ●●●●● (Jun Falkenstein, US, 2000) Voices of Jim Cummings, Nikita Hopkins, Ken Samson. 77min. Yarn based on AA Milne’s characters finds Pooh, Piglet, Tigger et al still living a charmed life of tea parties and afternoon naps. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Touching The Void (15) ●●●●● (Kevin Macdonald, Canada, 2003) Nicholas Aaron, Brendan Mackey, Simon Yates, Joe Simpson. 106min. Brilliant cliff-hanging reconstruction feature documentary of the terrible events that overtook mountaineers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates when they tried to climb a Peruvian mountain in 1985. Cameo, Edinburgh. The Tourist (12A) ●●●●● (Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, US/France, 2010) Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, Paul Bettany. 103min. Lifeless European crime caper. There is no chemistry between the two stars and The Lives of Others director Von Donnersmarck seems completely out of his depth. Macrobert, Glasgow. Toy Story 3 2D (U) ●●●●● (Lee Unkrich, USA, 2010) Voices of Tom Hanks,

Tim Allen, Joan Cusack. 108min. Andy has grown up and is on the way to college, so everyone’s favourite toys are packed off to Sunnyside day-care centre. After a whirlwind of close-cut situations, the film manages to retain its good humour and pathos long enough to bring all the characters safely to a satisfying resolution. Macrobert, Glasgow. True Grit (15) ●●●●● (Joel Cohen/Ethan Cohen, US, 2010) Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Hailee Steinfeld. 110min. The Coen brothers’ version of Charles Portis’ novel takes an expansive, detailed view of a corrupt, bygone society, seen through the eyes of 14-year-old Mattie Ross (Steinfeld). Eliciting the help of drunken veteran Cogburn (Bridges), she seeks the gang who murdered her father. General release. A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures (U) ●●●●● (Ben Stassen, Belgium, 2010) Voices of Melanie Griffith, Isabelle Fuhrman, Yuri Lowenthal. 85min. See Also Released, page 68. General release. Two in The Wave (Deux De La Vague) (12A) (Emmanuel Laurent, France, 2010) 91min. A richly detailed account of the friendship and shared history of two of the leading lights of the French New Wave, Francois Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard. Cameo, Edinburgh. Twosome (15) (Jaroslav Fuit, Czech Republic, 2009) Kristyna FuitovaNovakova, Jakub Wagner. 89min. A couple reach a crossroads in their relationship and book a holiday which leads to a big change in their lives. Part of Made in Prague season. Glasgow Film Theatre. Under the Sea 3D (U) (Howard Hall, UK, 2009) Jim Carrey. 65min. Carrey narrates an underwater 3D look at the impact of global warming upon the diverse coastal regions of Southern Australia, New Guinea and the Indo-Pacific areas. IMAX, Glasgow. Unknown (12A) ●●●●● (Jaume ColletSerra, UK/Germany/France/Canda/ Japan/US, 2011) Liam Neeson, January Jones, Diane Kruger. 113min. See review, page 68, andf Diane Kruger interview at www.list.co.uk. General release. The Usual Suspects (18) ●●●●● (Bryan Singer, US, 1995) Gabriel Byrne, Kevin Spacey, Stephen Baldwin. 106min. Guessing game cinema at its best. A

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The new digital restoration of great British filmmaker Nic Roeg’s 1971 outback drama Walkabout brings in its wake a chance to revisit some of Roeg’s best films. Highlights include a very rare screening of his brilliant 1983 prospector drama Eureka, Performance, Don’t Look Now, the overlooked psychological drama Bad Timing, and of course The Man Who Fell to Earth starring David Bowie. Ticket deals available. ■ Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Fri 11 Mar-Sat 2 Apr.

perfectly matched team of crooks discover that their chance meeting wasn’t so random after all: a legendary gangster boss is using them in an intricate vendetta. Macrobert, Stirling. UWS Screen Performance Showcase (E) (Various, UK, 2010/11) 90min. Ten new screenworks from final year honours students on the BA Performance programme at the University Of The West of Scotland. CCA, Glasgow. Walkabout (15) (Nicholas Roeg, Australia, 1970) Jenny Agutter, Lucien John, David Gumpilil. 100min. Two English kids have to fend for themselves in the Australian outback when their father commits suicide. Sexual and cultural tensions are captured by magnificent photography by the former cinematographer, here on his second film as director. Part of Nick Roeg season. Glasgow Film Theatre; Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (12A) ●●●●● (Oliver Stone, US, 2010) Shia LaBeouf, Michael Douglas, Carey Mulligan. 132min. Oliver Stone’s sequel to the iconic original has all the fancy moves and polish of a classic Hollywood melodrama. Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh. Waste Land (PG) ●●●●● (Lucy Walker, Brazil/UK, 2010) 98min. This Oscar-nominated documentary is set in the Jardim Gramacho in Rio de Janeiro, the world’s largest rubbish dump. An uplifting work which demonstrates how art can transform lives. Glasgow Film Theatre; Filmhouse, Edinburgh. West is West (15) ●●●●● (Andy DeEmmony, UK, 2010) Aqib Khan, Om Puri, Linda Bassett. 103min. Featuring none of the anarchically inventive comedy or keen social observation of East is East, this long-belated sequel follows Salford chipshop owner George Khan (Puri) as he takes his unruly son on a character-building trip to Pakistan. A few nice moments, but for the most part this is an uninspired and unrewarding sequel. Selected release. Whale Rider (PG) ●●●●● (Niko Caro, New Zealand, 2003) Keisha Castle-Hughes. 101min. Touching and intelligent naturalistic drama for older kids and adults, this has enthralled audiences at film festivals across the world. Glasgow Film Theatre. Wild at Heart (18) (David Lynch, US, 1990) Nicholas Cage, Laura Dern, Diane Ladd, Willem Dafoe. 127min. Cage and Dern are the energetic young lovers on the run, pursued by ultrastrange hitman Dafoe on a sometimes comic, sometimes disturbing, trail towards the ultimate rendezvous with Elvis and the Wizard of Oz. Glasgow Film Theatre. The Wizard of Oz (U) ●●●●● (Victor Fleming, US, 1939) Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Margaret Hamilton, Toto. 102min. Brilliant, seminal and iconic adaptation of Frank L Baum’s fantasy novel. Sloans, Glasgow. A Woman’s Way (Strella) (18) (Panos H Koutras, Greece, 2009) Mina Orfanou, Yannis Kokiasmenos, Minos Theoharis. 113min. Just released from prison, Yiorgos, who looks like a tough nut but dreams of squirrels, is searching for his long lost son. He meets Strella, a big-hearted trans prostitute who sings like Maria Callas in cabaret bars. Part of Greek Film Festival. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Yogi Bear 2D (U) ●●●●● (Eric Brevig, US/New Zealand, 2010) Dan Aykroyd, Justin Timberlake, Anna Faris. 80min. Yogi Bear (Aykroyd) sets about saving Jellystone Park from corrupt politico Mayor Brown (Daly) with the help of a documentary maker (Faris) and pal BooBoo (Timberlake). Good films for children are hard to get right but Yogi Bear makes it look almost impossible. General release. Yogi Bear 3D (U) ●●●●● (Eric Brevig, US/New Zealand, 2010) Dan Aykroyd, Justin Timberlake, Anna Faris. 80min. See above. Selected release. You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (12A) ●●●●● (Woody Allen, UK, 2011) Antonio Banderas, Josh Brolin, Anthony Hopkins, Gemma Jones. 98min. See Also Released, page 68. General release.

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By The Seat Of Your Pants European style clown theatre from the very talented Plutôt la Vie (pictured). Three men await their fate in this charming slapstick show for children aged 8+ and their families. Howden Park, Livingston, Thu 3 & Fri 4 Mar; Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, Sat 5 Mar; Eastwood Theatre, Giffnock, Tue 8 Mar; Platform, Glasgow, Fri 18 Mar. Caged Catherine Wheels Theatre, the company behind the wonderful Martha and Lifeboat gives its take on the legendary tale of Beauty and the Beast. See preview. Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, Thu 24–Sat 26 Mar; Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Thu 31 Mar–Fri 1 Apr. Children’s Classic Concerts Owen and Olly leave the full orchestra behind, for three concerts exploring Celtic rhythms and the brass and woodwind sections. See photo caption. City Hall, Glasgow, Sun 6 Mar; Marryat Hall, Dundee, Sun 13 Mar; Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, Sun 20 Mar. Julia Donaldson Zog and Co There’s more to Julia Donaldson than perennial favourite, The Gruffalo. As part of Glasgow’s Aye Write! festival, the popular author acts out stories and sings songs, followed by a book signing session for Zog and Cave Baby. Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Sat 12 Mar. Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival In amongst the grown-up comedy you’ll find a few nice wee events for kiddies, including a comical characters workshop, puppet shows and the Kids Comedy Club. See listings. Various venues, Glasgow, Thu 17 Mar–Sun 10 Apr. Saturday Stories Andy Cannon, one half of the brilliant Wee Stories Theatre, delivers another of his imaginative monthly storytelling sessions for ages 5+. Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Sat 26 Mar.

FREE Tech Thursday Thu 3 Mar, 6pm. City Halls, Candleriggs, 353 8000. Learn to use top-of-the-range music equipment. Ages 12–18. FREE Saturday Art Club Special Sat 5, 19 & 26 Mar, 10.30am–12.30pm. Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, 287 3050. A different project each week for 3–11-year-olds and their families. FREE RSPB Weekends Sat 5 & Sun 6 Mar and Sat 26 & Sun 27 Mar, 11am–1pm & 2–4.30pm. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9599. Jungly activities on 5 & 6 Mar, followed by creepy crawly fun on 26 & 27 Mar. Suitable for all the family. FREE Discover! Sat 5 Mar, 11am–12.30pm & 2–3.30pm, Sun 6 Mar 1–4pm. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9599. Treasure hunt for ages 4–11. FREE Are You Coming Out to Play? Sun 6 Mar, 2–3pm. Mitchell Library, North Street, 353 8000. Have a go at some old-school playground games. Part of Aye Write! FREE Pop-Up Theatre Sun 6 Mar, 2–3pm. Mitchell Library, North Street, 353 8000. Theatre creation for kids aged 5–7. Part of Aye Write!. FREE Lost in the Museum! Sat 12 Mar, 1–3pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, Nitshill, 276 9300. Solve the clues to escape the dreaded mummy. Ages 5+. FREE Saturdays at the Palace Sat 12 Mar, 2pm. People’s Palace & Winter Gardens, Glasgow Green, 276 0788. Fun activities for families. FREE Burrell for Families Sat 12 Mar, 2–4pm. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. A family session making clay faces. Ages 5–12.

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Those hard-working boys Owen and Olly are hosting no less than three Children’s Classic Concerts this month, each with a very distinct flavour. First up is Celtic Fling in Glasgow, featuring guest musicians the Whistlebinkies, clarsach player Savourna Stevenson and Celtic drummers Albannach, along with Highland dancing champion, David Wilton. While both Tom Toms and Tooters in Dundee and Bongos and Brass in Edinburgh are intimate concerts highlighting different families of instruments in an orchestra (brass, then woodwind). Expect a mix of special guest and silliness in both, plus some seriously great music. ■ City Halls, Glasgow, Sun 6 Mar; Marryat Hall, Dundee, Sun 13 Mar; and Queens’ Hall, Edinburgh, Sun 20 Mar.

Comical Characters Workshop

Sat 19 Mar, 10am; Sun 20 Mar, 2pm. £6.95. Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue Kelvindale, 339 6185. A rod puppet workshop for adults and children. Part of Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival FREE Glasgow Lanterns Sat 19 Mar, 10.30am–4pm. The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, 221 6362. Recycle old transparent rubbish into beautiful lanterns. Suitable for all ages. FREE Burrell for Families (Greek Frieze Art) Sat 19 Mar, 2–4pm. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. A family session for 5–12 year-olds to learn all about Greek Frieze Art. FREE Archaeology Uncovered Sat 26 Mar, 11am–1pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, Nitshill, 276 9300. Hands-on actvities and learning. Ages 7+. Booking essential. FREE Desert Island Objects Sat 26 Mar, 1–3pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, Nitshill, 276 9300. Choose your three favourites from the entire Glasgow Museums collection. Ages 5–12. Booking essential. Spring Fair at Sandyflat Stables Sat 26 Mar, 2–4pm. £1. Sandyflat Stables, Caldercuilt Road, Summerston, 945 1369. A day of pony rides, bouncy castle, games and stalls for horse and pony fans. FREE Family Friendly Sunday Sun 27 Mar, 1.30–3.30pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, Nitshill, 276 9300. Creative workshops for families, followed by a tour at 2.30pm (advance booking essential for tour).

Books & Storytelling FREE Colours of the World Sat 5 Mar, 1–2pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, Nitshill, 276 9300. An interactive storytelling event with a colourful theme. 3–31 March 2011 THE LIST 75

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FREE James and the Giant Peach Sat 5 Mar, 2–3pm. Mitchell Library, North Street, 353 8000. Roald Dahl’s classic adventure is 50 years old – celebrate with story, puzzles, games and crafts. Ages 7–11. Part of Aye Write! FREE Aliens Love Underpants Sat 5 Mar, 2–3pm. Mitchell Library, North Street, 353 8000. Close encounters of the ‘pantastic’ kind with stories and games. Ages 3–6. Part of Aye Write! FREE Toddlers Tales Sun 6 Mar, noon–1pm. Mitchell Library, North Street, 353 8000. Physically active storytelling. Ages 3–5. Part of Aye Write! FREE The Brain Boggling Family Book Challenge Sun 6 Mar, 2–3pm. Mitchell Library, North Street, 353 8000. Themed rounds, picture rounds, and the ever popular Book Bingo. Suitable for family teams (ages 7+). Part of Aye Write! FREE Horrid Henry Gets Rich Quick Sun 6 Mar, 2–3pm. Mitchell Library, North Street, 353 8000. Horrid Henry visits and indulges in some jokes, games and chocolaty fun. Ages 7–10. Part of Aye Write!

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Music Children’s Classic Concerts: Celtic Fling Sun 6 Mar, 3pm. £10

(£6). City Halls, Candleriggs, 353 8000. See photo caption, page 75.

Theatre & Comedy Diving Belle Sat 5 Mar, 2pm. £5.95 (children £4.95). Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue Kelvindale, 339 6185. Dive into the magical world of Belle’s Carousel Cafe.

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10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm. £4. Museum of Childhood, 42 High Street, 529 4142. Help make a puppet theatre, then perform in a wee play. Booking essential. Ages 5+. FREE Ghostly Ladies and Gentlemen / Shadow Puppets Workshop Sat 26 Mar,

10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm. Museum of Edinburgh, Huntly House 142 Canongate, 529 3963. Create a creepy shadow puppet from card and fabric, to perform tales of Edinburgh’s ghostly past. FREE Watch Out Toads About Sun 27 Mar, Times vary. Holyrood Park, 652 8150. Help the park rangers transport toads across Holyrood’s roads to their spring breeding grounds, with games and activities after. Booking essential. Mother’s Day Sewing Workshop

Sun 27 Mar, 2–3.30pm. £12. Kiss the Fish Studios, 9 Dean Park Street, Stockbridge, 332 8912. Make a pretty lavender-filled bird for Mum. Some sewing skills required. Ages 7+.

Julia Donaldson: Zog and Co

Sat 12 Mar, 10.30–11.30am. £8 (£6; children £3; family ticket £14). Mitchell Library, North Street, 353 8000. Stories and songs with Julia Donaldson, followed by a signing. Part of Aye Write! Tall Tales at the Tron Sat 26 Mar, 10–10.50am. £6 per adult + child. Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 552 4267. Fun, interactive storytelling session for ages 3–5.

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Glasgow Kids Comedy Club

Sun 6 Mar, 3pm. £4. The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. More intrepid comics entertain the toughest audience around. Age 5+. Part of Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival. By The Seat Of Your Pants Tue 8 Mar, 11am & 1.30pm. £4. Eastwood Park Theatre, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, 577 4970. See Hit List.

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Family Story Time: The Gingerbread Man Sat 12 & Sun 13

Mar, 10.30am & 12.30pm. £5 (family ticket £15). Scottish Youth Theatre, The Old Sheriff Court, 105 Brunswick Street, 552 3988. Storytelling theatre from Scottish Youth Theatre. Ages 0–7. Pinocchio Sat 12 Mar, 2pm. £5.95 (children £4.95). Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue Kelvindale, 339 6185. Puppet adaptation. The Chuckle Brothers: Barry Potter and his Full Blood Brother

Sat 12 Mar, 2.30pm. £16.25 (£15.25). King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 0844 871 7648. Slapstick laughs with Paul and Barry. By The Seat Of Your Pants Fri 18 Mar, 10.30am. £8 (£4.50). Platform, The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, 276 9696. See above. Three Wishes Sat 19 Mar, 2pm. £5.95 (children £4.95). Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue Kelvindale, 339 6185.Mystical folk tale. Followed by Can’t You Sleep Little Bear?. The Princess and the Pea Wed 23 Mar–Sun 10 Apr (not Mon). Until Sun 3 Apr 10.30am & 1.30pm; Tue 5–Sun 10 Apr also 4pm. £7.50 (family ticket £34 for five people). Scottish Youth Theatre, The Old Sheriff Court, 105 Brunswick Street, 552 4267. Adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale. Ages 3–7. The Emperor’s New Clothes Sat 26 Mar, 2pm & 4pm; Sun 27 Mar, 3pm. £5.95 (children £4.95). Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue Kelvindale, 339 6185. A puppet version of the tale featuring live music.

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PREVIEW ADAPTATION

CAGED Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, Thu 24–Sat 26 Mar; Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Thu 31 Mar–Fri 1 Apr What’s in a name? Seemingly a great deal when it comes to selling a show, as Catherine Wheels theatre company discovered when they started work on their new fairytale adaptation, Caged. ‘We were originally going to call it Beauty and the Beast,’ explains artistic director, Gill Robertson, ‘but that was a problem because people naturally make assumptions about what type of show they’re going to see. This is definitely a re-telling of it, which is why it’s called Caged. It will be great fun and exciting, but it’s not the Disney version, there are no dancing teapots.’ Instead of enchanted dinnerware, Robertson and her team have focussed on the friendship between the main characters, as it evolves from dislike and revulsion to love and acceptance. ‘It’s about two people, who are obviously very different, negotiating their relationship,’ says Robertson. ‘The Beast starts off disgusted by who he is, wanting love but being so ashamed of himself – while Beauty is very constrained by expectations of being the good girl. So both characters undergo changes and influence each other. She has to accept him for who he is, and he’s got to accept himself.’ An emotional journey which may well have adults in the audience shedding a tear, but what about younger ones less attuned to the subtleties of the human condition? ‘It’s ultimately got to be a really exciting story for them,’ says Robertson, ‘that’s what pulls them through. I think there are lots of messages in there about learning to adapt and to accept difference, but I don’t like messages – it’s just got to be a really good story, and to have those fairytale and magical elements.’ (Kelly Apter)

EDINBURGH Activities & Fun Own a Pony Day Fri 4 Mar, 1.30–4pm. £7.50. Gorgie City Farm, 51 Gorgie Road, 337 4202. Muck out a pony, groom and tack them up, and maybe have a ride. Booking essential. Ages 6–12. FREE Street Dance & Street Arts Saturdays, 10–10.45am & 11am–noon. North Edinburgh Arts Centre, 15a Pennywell Court, 315 2151. Hip-hop and street dancing, followed at 11am by cool arts and crafts, for ages 8–14. Drop-in Pottery Sessions Sat 5 Mar, 11am–1pm. £7 (£6) for mugs; £4 (£3) for tiles and coasters. Gorgie City Farm, 51 Gorgie Road, 337 4202. Decorate a pottery piece with your choice of colourful glazes. FREE Botanical Drawing: Tree Leaves Sat 5 & Sun 6 Mar, 1–4pm. Royal Botanic Garden, Inverleith Row, 248 2909. Leaf-drawing workshop led by one of the RBGE’s illustrators. Ages 5+. FREE Family Tours Saturdays, 2pm. National Museum of Scotland, Chambers

Street, 0300 123 6789. A 15-minute tour designed with families in mind. FREE Art Cart Sun 6 Mar, 2–4pm. National Gallery of Scotland, The Mound, 624 6200. Family-focused activities, inspired by works from the collection. Ages 3–12. FREE Wonderful Woodlands Sat 12 & Sun 13 Mar, 1–4pm. Royal Botanic Garden, Arboretum Place, 248 2979. Animal mask-making and a woodlands quiz. Ages 3+. FREE Portrait Detectives! Sun 13 Mar, 2–4pm. National Gallery of Scotland, The Mound, 624 6200. Historical crime-solving, as part of the Portrait of a Nation exhibition. FREE Bags of Art Sun 20 Mar, 2–4pm. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, 75 Belford Road, 624 6200. Explore the collections and create amazing works of art. Ages 3–12. FREE Spring Flower Show Children’s Exhibition Sat 26 & Sun 27 Mar, 10am–4pm. Royal Botanic Garden, Arboretum Place, 248 2979. See the entries for the children’s Eco Schools Daffodil Competition and take part in

Polly’s Pink Pyjamas Fri 4 Mar, 3.30–5pm. £3 per child. Christ Church Centre, Morningside Road, 447 1917. Songs, activities and a reading from Vivian French. Come dressed in pyjamas. Ages 3+. Tickets from The Edinburgh Bookshop. FREE The Blackwell Children’s Book Group Mon 14 Mar, 5.45pm. Blackwells, 53–59 South Bridge, 622 8222. An hour of friendly book chat for 8–11 year olds. This month it’s The Boy with the Bronze Axe. Email childrens.edinburgh@ blackwell.co.uk to join. Tiny Tales: Animals Tue 15 Mar, 10am & 11.30am. £5. Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43–45 High Street, 556 9579. Animal-themed stories, rhymes and interactive fun for tots. Ages 6 months–3 years. Story Space: St Patrick’s Day Thu 17 Mar, 11am. £6. Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43–45 High Street, 556 9579. Storytelling with games, songs and actions to fire the imagination. This week’s theme is spirits and leprechauns. Ages 2–5. Saturday Stories Sat 26 Mar, 11.30am. £5 (£4; family ticket £15). Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, 228 1404. Storytelling from Andy Cannon, from the silly to spooky. Ages 5+ and their families.

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Music The Quicken Tree Thu 17 Mar–Sat 19 Mar, 6.30pm. £7 (£5). Royal Botanic Garden, Arboretum Place, 248 2979. A musical stroll through the Botanics, produced by Trinity and Piriehall primary schools and Edinburgh University Music in the Community. Children’s Classic Concerts: Bongos and Brass Sun 20 Mar, 3pm.

£10 (£6; children £6; family (2 adults, 2 children) £29). The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. See photo caption, page 75

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By The Seat Of Your Pants Sat 5 Mar, 7.30pm. £11 (£9; children £6). Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh, 665 2240. See Glasgow. Peter and the Wolf Sun 6 Mar, 2pm. £7 (£5; family ticket £20). The Pleasance Theatre, 60 Pleasance, 650 4673. Young Peter journeys to visit his grandfather at the edge of the dark and mysterious forest. Ages 5+. Caged Thu 24 Mar, 10am & 1.30pm; Fri 25 Mar, 10am; Sat 26 Mar, 2pm & 3.30pm. £6 (family ticket £22). Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh, 665 2240. See preview. Cloud Man Sun 27 Mar, 2pm. £7 (£5; family ticket £20). The Pleasance Theatre, 60 Pleasance, 650 4673. Storytelling, puppetry and visuals. Ages 5+. Caged Thu 31 Mar, 7pm; Fri 1 Apr, 10.30am. £14 (£6–£10). Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, 228 1404. See preview.

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www.list.co.uk/LGBT Events are listed by date, then city. Submit listings at least 16 days before publication to gay@list.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Laura Ennor. ✽ Indicates Hitlist entry

GLASGOW Activities & Events Women Make History Workshops Launch Event Thu 3 Mar, 6–7.30pm.

£3 (free). Glasgow Women’s Library, Mitchell Library, 15 Berkeley Street, 248 9969. Find out about what’s on offer at this series of learner-led workshops focusing on women’s lives, work and experiences in the past. Big Women’s Quiz of the Century

Thu 10 Mar, 7–10pm. £6 (£3). CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. Celebrate 100 years of International Women’s Days and many millennia of ladies being awesome. Teams of six welcome. BYOB. Shout Out 2011 Sat 19 Mar, 11am–8pm; Sun 20 Mar, noon–7pm. £15–£25. SECC, Exhibition Way, 0844 395 4000. The first gay lifestyle festival in Scotland, with live music, DJs, casino, shopping and activities. See www.shoutoutproud.co.uk for more info. FREE Have Your Say Sat 19 Mar, noon–4pm. A community consultation event for Glasgow’s LGBT community, with info about local organisations, free coffee, cake and lunch, and a chance to give your views on a new space for the community. See www.woslgbt.org.uk.

Arts Staircase Until Sat 5 Mar, 7.45pm. £11

(£7). Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 552 4267. See review in Theatre. FREE Life Dramas Mon 7 Mar, 12.30–2.30pm. Glasgow Women’s Library, Mitchell Library, 15 Berkeley Street, 248 9969. Theatre workshop for women using the Theatre of the Oppressed methodology. Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo Tue 8 & Wed 9 Mar, 7.30pm.

£16.50–£29.50. King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 529 6000. Witty, yet respectful, homage to some of classical ballet’s finest moments. Zoe Lyons Sat 19 Mar, 8.30pm. £9 (£8). Blackfriars, 36 Bell Street, 0844 395 4005. Smart and funny stand-up as Ms Lyons looks at living life happily in Clownbusting. Part of Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Kylie Minogue Mon 28 Mar–Wed 30 Mar, 8pm. £65–£85. SECC, Finnieston Quay, 0844 395 4000. Another megaproduction from pop behemoth Ms Minogue. We predict feathers.

Clubs Lip Service Fridays, 6pm–3am. £tbc.

FHQ, 10 John Street, 0845 166 6037. Long-running lesbian club night with a focus on all things sensual. Revolver Bears Fri 4 Mar, 9pm–1am. £tbc. Revolver, 6a John Street, 553 2456. A night for Glasgow gents in search of a little furry company, courtesy of the Bearscots team. Tunes from DJ Corky. Stepping Up a Notch Saturdays, 9pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £5 (£3 students) after. The Polo Lounge, 84 Wilson Street, 0845 659 5905. DJs Suave Gav and Leah give it their all. Weekends With a Bang! Sundays, 9pm–3am. Free before 11pm; £5 (£3 students) after. The Polo Lounge, 84 Wilson Street, 0845 659 5905. An explosive end to the week. FREE Ipop Tuesdays, 5pm–3am. The Polo Lounge, 84 Wilson Street, 0845 659 5905. Start the weekend very early with DJ Devine. FREE Foreplay Wednesdays, 6pm–3am. FHQ, 10 John Street, 0845 166 6037. DJ Shazza presents a party for girls. Menergy Sat 26 Mar, 11pm–4am. £6. The Art School, 168 Renfrew Street, 353 4690. This month Lady Munter hosts a March Manchester Invasion, with

INTERVIEW RON PECK

CLUBBED TO DEATH As his 1987 pink pound gangland thriller Empire State is released on DVD and Blu-ray for the first time, filmmaker Ron Peck remembers those cold blooded old times It’s mad to think that Ron Peck’s Thatcherite era thriller Empire State has lain dormant for so long. Set in and around the gay clubbing scene, which at the time was exploding in vast warehouse clubs in the UK, the film easily still stands next to The Long Good Friday, Angel and Mona Lisa as a largely successful attempt to essay what Thatcher’s free market economy policies did to the dispossessed, the greedy and the terminally psychotic. One of the reasons the film may have slipped through the net is one of perception. Peck had previously made the celebrated queer cinema milestone Nighthawks in 1978, and along with Derek Jarman was viewed as one of the key proponents of this cinematic strata. ‘It’s so strange because I don’t really see myself in those terms,’ Peck muses down the phone from his London home. ‘My commitment to Nighthawks was total, but after it people started asking me: “Are you a filmmaker or a gay filmmaker?” With Empire State Peck wanted to go another way: ‘I wanted the sexually ambiguous characters to be meshed into the story and not be part of some separate world. That was what was happening in society at the time, these huge mega gay clubs with American names had exploded and totally lost their stigma for straights. There was this recognition everywhere that gays had money.’ On DVD and Blu-ray, Empire State arrives with a ton of extra features, including one clip of Peck on Right to Reply (the film was released sequentially on the cinema and on Channel 4) defending the violence and language in the film. ‘It was a violent time, by releasing the constraints on money, Thatcher had encouraged everyone to be aggressive,’ Peck explains. With two new features about to be released, Peck wonders how a younger generation of viewers will take to the resurrection of Empire State. ‘Its lurid melodrama is a little high coloured now,’ he sighs. ‘But the feedback has been very positive so far.’ (Paul Dale) ■ Empire State, out Mon 14 Mar (Network). crosschannelfilm.com

alternative drag queen Zsa Zsa Noir and the Scottish debut from hi-NRG DJs Pumping Iron.

EDINBURGH Activities & Events FREE Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Fri 4 Mar, 2–4.30pm. LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. Workshop exploring how and why the symptoms of PTS disorder manifest themselves, and how they can be managed. FREE Growing Pains: A Young Person’s Guide to Mental Health

Sat 5 Mar, 1–4.30pm. LGBT Centre, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. Informal exploration of mental health issues for young people (under 25), including a myth-busting quiz, creative arts session and discussion. FREE Edinburgh Trans Women Group Meeting Sat 5 Mar, 7.30–9.30pm. LGBT Centre, 9 Howe

Street, 523 1100. A group for MTF transgender people. FREE LGBT Centre Drop-in Mondays, 5.30–8pm. LGBT Centre, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. Weekly, informal drop-in service. FREE Basketball Drop-in Tue 8, 15 & 22 Mar, 6–7pm. Broughton High School, 29 East Fettes Avenue, 523 1100. A relaxed bounce about for beginner slam dunkers. FREE First Steps Fitness Wednesdays, 6.30–7.45pm. Inverleith Park, Arboretum Place, admin@lgbthealth.org.uk Weekly jogging club, with circuit training for those of a more masochistic bent. FREE Women’s Book Group Wed 9 Mar, 7–9pm. LGBT Centre, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. Meet members of the LGBT community who share a passion for books. Razzle Dazzle’s Big Camp Quiz

Wednesdays, 9pm. £tbc. Cafe Habana, 22 Greenside Place, 558 1270. Join the ‘Queen of the Quiz’ for this weekly

showing-off session, with a rollover jackpot if no-one was clever enough to win it last week. New Town Bar Quiz Night Thu 10 & 24 Mar, 9–10.30pm. £tbc. New Town Bar, 26b Dublin Street, 538 7775. Regular quiz night at the New Town Bar. FREE LGBT Age at Gorgie City Farm Fri 11 Mar, 2–4pm. Gorgie City Farm, 51 Gorgie Road, 523 1100. Spring outing for the over-50s. FREE Film Club Fri 11 Mar, 6.30–9.30pm. LGBT Centre, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. Monthly screenings of film offerings with an LGBT focus. FREE Personal Development Weekend Sat 12 & Sun 13 Mar, 11am–4pm. LGBT Centre, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. Explore ideas of personality and communication over this two-day course, working towards better relationships and self-knowledge. FREE Edinburgh Trans Men Group Meeting Sat 12 Mar, 7.30–9.30pm. LGBT Centre, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. A social evening for FTM transgender people. FREE Bi Edinburgh Meeting Wed 16 Mar, 8–9.30pm. LGBT Centre, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. Monthly meet-up for bisexuals and those with questions about their sexuality. See www.biscotland.org for more information. FREE Art Therapy: Exploring Dimension Fri 18 Mar, 1–4.30pm. LGBT Centre, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. Sculpture session led by a qualified Art Therapist. FREE Edinburgh Gay Men’s Book Group Wed 23 Mar, 7–9pm. LGBT Centre, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. A book club for gents with a lust for reading. FREE Icebreakers Wed 23 Mar, 7.30–9.30pm. The Regent Bar, 2 Montrose Terrace, 661 8198. Social group for people who want to make new friends in LGBT company. FREE LGBT Lives Fri 25–Wed 30 Mar (not Sun), 10am–5pm. Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 30–36 Dalmeny Street, Leith, 555 7100. Original artwork focusing on the lives of LGBT people through an exploration of identities and communities. FREE Psychiatry Q&A Tue 29 Mar, 3–5pm. LGBT Centre, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. Put your questions about mental health diagnoses and treatments to a qualified psychiatrist.

Arts FREE Acting Out with the Luvvies Tue 8, 15 & 22 Mar, 7–9pm. LGBT Centre, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. Join Edinburgh’s LGBT theatre group, the Luvvies, for three sessions of acting out and acting up, and maybe even think about joining their next production.

Clubs Poptastic Fri 4 Mar, 10pm–3am. £4

(£3). GHQ, 4 Picardy Place, 0845 166 6024. Indie/electro and retro pop/trash. Luvely Fri 4 Mar, 10.30pm–3am. £12 (members £10). The Liquid Room, 9c Victoria Street, 225 2564. Saucy soirée of full-on, driving house music returns. FREE Saturday Showdown Saturdays, 11pm–3am. CC Blooms, 23–24 Greenside Place, 556 9331. DJ Shazza and DJ Blondie face off. FREE Gayboi Mansion Thu 10 Mar, 10pm–3am. GHQ, 4 Picardy Place, 0845 166 6024. Monthly men’s night. Furburger Fri 11 Mar, 11pm–3am. £4 (£3). GHQ, 4 Picardy Place, 0845 166 6024. Aural stimulation for gay women and their closest friends. Bears in the Basement Sat 12 Mar, 10pm–2am. £tbc. New Town Bar, 26b Dublin Street, 538 7775. A men-only night for hirsute gentlemen. Velvet Sat 19 Mar, 10.30pm–3am. £3 before 11pm; £5 (£4) after. Cabaret Voltaire, 36–38 Blair Street, 220 6176. International Women’s Day Centenary Party. FREE Booty Sun 27 Mar, 10pm–3am. GHQ, 4 Picardy Place, 0845 166 6024. R&B, hip hop, soul and funk from DJs Dale Lush and Isla Blige. 3–31 March 2011 THE LIST 77

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Music HITLIST

THE BEST ROCK, POP, JAZZ & FOLK

EAT, SLEEP and BREATHE

Hercules and Love Affair The NYC neo-disco punks have a new album out, and are sure to bring a camp, dance-your-ass-off, pumped up live show. See preview, page 50, and how to win tickets, p86. The Arches, Glasgow, Sat 19 Mar. (Rock & Pop)

The eating habits of SAM BEAM, the South Carolinaraised, now Texas-based singer-songwriter better known as Iron and Wine What time is breakfast? Depends on the day and if I’m at home or on tour. Tea or coffee? Espresso.

Kylie Apparently the pop princess plans to pay homage to My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding on her next tour. In the meantime she’s doing three nights in Glasgow with her ‘Aphrodite – Les Folies’ show. See preview, page 81. SECC, Glasgow, Mon 28–Wed 30 Mar. (Rock & Pop)

The Phantom Band The boys tour album The Wants. Their new video for ‘Every-body Knows It’s True’ gets our thumbs up too. See First Word, page 2. Cab Vol, Edinburgh, Thu 17 Mar, with FOUND; Classic Grand, Sat 19 Mar, Glasgow. (Rock & Pop)

Smoking or non-smoking? No smoking, these days. Sweet or savoury snacks? Depends on the time of day, but chocolate is always a nice treat. What food do you miss when you tour? Austin BBQ is hard to find anywhere but Austin. Who’s the best cook you know? In the band, I’ve heard rumour that Matt Lux (bass) is quite the star in the kitchen. What’s on your rider? What if I said green M&Ms and room temp Guinness shipped over from Dublin? Actually, it’s pretty standard fare – veggies, dip, chips, salsa.

Primal Scream It’s been twenty years since Screamadelica came out. Relive it all on page 79. SECC, Glasgow, Fri 18 Mar, (Rock & Pop); Andrew Weatherall (DJ set) at Transmission, Chambre 69, Glasgow, Fri 18 Mar (Clubs). Withered Hand, Zoey Van Goey and O’Messy Life A triple bill from Limbo, with Sunderland 8-piece O’ML, Glasgow’s ZVG and Embra’s Withered Hand, raising funds before his trip to SXSW. Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh, Sat 5 Mar. (Rock & Pop) 78 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

Fox Gut Daata Bleeping, twinkling electronica from Govanhill-based GSA graduate Rickie McNeill, who’s done a lush reworking of Conquering Animal Sound’s ‘Maschine’. Mono, Glasgow, Mon 14 Mar. (Rock & Pop)

Kit with Divorce Lo-fi noise pop from Oakland (myspace. com/vvkitvv) and sludgey metal from Glasgow’s Divorce (myspace.com/ puredivorced) who’re doing London’s Camden Crawl in May. Stereo, Glasgow, Mon 21 Mar. (Rock & Pop)

Raekwon The Wu Tang Clan MC comes to Edinburgh, a week after releasing new album, Shaolin Vs Wu Tang (out Tue 8 March). See preview, page 80. The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, Tue 15 Mar. (Rock & Pop)

The Babies Cassie Ramone – frontwoman from Vivian Girls – moonlighting here in lo-fi supergroup, The Babies alongside Woods bassist Kevin Morby. Stereo, Glasgow, Sat 19 Mar. (Rock & Pop)

Jacques Greene, The Blessings, Éclair Fifi and American Men A rock solid line-up for the Wednesday clubnight Knock Knock, with artists from the Lucky Me collective. Art School, Glasgow, Wed 9 Mar. (Rock & Pop, Clubs)

Which country/ city has the best food? So many choices, I can’t decide. Do you eat out a lot? At home, not so much. On the road, everyday. Do you eat or drink onstage? Water only onstage.

■ Iron and Wine play HMV Picturehouse, Edinburgh, Fri 11 March. Current album Kiss Each Other Clean is out now on 4AD.

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PRIMAL CREATION Two decades after Screamadelica first dropped into indie discos and student bedsits across the land, Primal Scream are touring the album once more. Malcolm Jack examines the components that made it a seminal, epoch-defining record 25% AN ACID HOUSE DEFINING SOUND As described in the recent Creation Records rockumentary Upside Down, Screamadelica’s story began in 1989 after Creation boss Alan McGee relocated from London to Manchester for a year to be at the epicentre of one of the biggest youth culture phenomena Britain had witnessed since punk – acid house, and the socalled second summer of love. He began preaching the gospel of E to Primal Scream singer and bezzie mate Bobby Gillespie, whose band were hitherto jangly indie also-rans that had failed to deliver Creation a single hit in six years. In a cauldron of pills, crossover experimentation and all-night raving, Screamadelica was cooked. Hailed as an instant classic upon its release in 1991, it won the inaugural Mercury Music Prize, framed the zeitgeist and enshrined rock’s enslavement to the beat. 10% 5% BOBBY GILLESPIE’S SWAGGER The Primal Scream frontman has always been a divisive figure, with a personality veering from righteous groover to arrogant, lunkheaded prick over the years, depending on his mood and state of intoxication. But the cult of Screamadelica owed everything to his totemic presence, as did the fate of Creation. Screamadelica was Creation’s first in a clutch of epochal albums, and it turned the iconic label’s fortunes around in time for them to sign Oasis and sell tens of millions of records worldwide. ‘I couldn’t have done it without Gillespie,’ says Creation boss Alan McGee at the end of Upside Down of his old Glasgow schoolmate, a figure in whose footsteps Liam and Noel Gallagher promptly followed, swaggering. 35% PILLS, THRILLS AND . . . MORE PILLS Nobody will be rubbing their hands together in greedy anticipation of Primal Scream’s Screamadelica performance more than Glasgow’s drug dealers. It’s the quintessential ecstasy album – the very sound of guys on pills making music to take pills to. Gillespie has described ecstasy as the drug that ‘opened everyone’s minds’ during recording sessions. Without it Screamadelica would probably have

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20% SONGS TO COME UP TO As the oft-quoted sample from Peter Fonda B-movie The Wild Angels at the start of ‘Loaded’ concludes with the lines ‘We’re gonna have a good time, we’re gonna have a party,’ be sure that an SECC on MDMA will follow suit. From the Stonesy gospel of ‘Moving On Up’, through the soulful, psych-frazzled 10-minute epic ‘Come Together’ and the beatific dub of ‘Step Inside This House’, Screamadelica is an album that repeatedly lives up to the title of its standout track ‘Higher Than The Sun’. 5% SONGS TO COME DOWN TO While it’s best known as an album for enjoying on a high, Screamadelica is also sensitive to the lows too, both emotional and chemical, be it the broken-hearted bluesy wail of ‘Damaged’, or the dawn haze of the almost sea shanty-esque final come down ‘Shine Like Stars’, which sees the album wash out woozily to the sound of a wheezing harmonium and lapping waves. Primal Scream perform Screamadelica, SECC, Glasgow, Fri 18 Mar; Andrew Weatherall (DJ set) at Transmission, Chambre 69, Glasgow, Fri 18 Mar. 3–31 March 2011 THE LIST 79

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DEERHUNTER Oran Mor, Glasgow, Mon 28 Mar, supported by Lower Dens Any respectable profile piece on Atlanta, Georgia quartet Deerhunter would necessitate its author to offer a history and overview of the self-styled ghost rock and ambient punk band’s impressive ten-year career. It would thus require the writer to dig deep into the troupe’s gorgeous noise-pop back-catalogue, by way of research. And if such investigation resulted in the loss of several working hours thanks to the, how shall we put it, ‘mesmeric’ cover art for Deerhunter’s 2005 debut album, Turn it Up Faggot, (let’s just say it involves a naked appendage belonging to the Black Lips’ Jared Swilley), well clearly that would reflect rather shamefully on the journalist in question. While the sleeve for Deerhunter’s calling card remains something of a talking point, its musical content has since been down-played by frontman Bradford Cox: he has suggested that perhaps they issued their debut too early and too eagerly. Following a professional hiatus, several personnel changes and well-received tours with the likes of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Battles and Nine Inch Nails, however, Deerhunter continue to thrive as a much-loved alt-rock proposition. Their present line-up spans Cox, Moses Archuleta, Josh Fauver, and Lockett Pundt, and their current (fourth) long player, Halcyon Digest (4AD) is a worthy follow-up to 2008’s widely acclaimed double-disc Microcastle/Weird Era Cont. Whether or not we’ll witness any of Deerhunter’s vivid onstage antics remains to be seen – think floral cross-dressing and fake blood – but what’s guaranteed is some colourful rock from a rousing four-piece who are fitter than ever. (Nicola Meighan)

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FOUND Album launch at the Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh, Thu 3 Mar FOUND are supporting The Phantom Band, Captains Rest, Glasgow, Mon 14 Mar; and Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, Thu 17 Mar ‘We were all a bit jealous of Cybraphon,’ laughs Tommy Perman. FOUND’s bassist and synth player is talking about their ‘autonomous emotional robot band’ project that went on to win them a BAFTA in 2009. And the more it spread like wildfire on the internet, even popping up on a Cable TV News bulletin in Texas (Perman later forwards me the Brass Eye-esque YouTube clip), the more removed it became from the experimental pop/art collective that built it. ‘We’re hugely proud of its success of course,’ he adds, ‘but FOUND would almost never be mentioned when people wrote about it.’ Despite losing out in the global popularity stakes to their installation, the Edinburgh trio are in good spirits. They have just received a Vital Spark award from Creative Scotland to collaborate with Aidan Moffat, are showing interactive sound pieces at a variety of forthcoming exhibitions and are about to head out on tour with The Phantom Band to support the release of their first studio album factorycraft on legendary label Chemikal Underground. The record is by far their most accomplished to date and finds FOUND exploring different ways of music-making. ‘Our sound has really been affected by all of the live shows we’ve done over the years,’ says Perman. ‘It’s more upbeat now, and just . . . bigger. We used to take so much equipment on tour,’ he smiles. ‘I think we were trying to do too much really. You know, we were new to the game, a little bit too enthusiastic and trying to show off, it was just ridiculous. So now we’ve learned our lesson, stripped it all back to a more simple set-up and are using less conflicting sounds, and as a result we’re making music that is a lot more focused, on stage and on record. It seems to make a lot more sense this way.’ (Camilla Pia) ■ The single ‘Machine Age Dancing’ (Mon 7 Mar) and LP factorycraft (Mon 14 Mar) will be released on Chemikal Underground. 80 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

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RAEKWON The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, Tue 15 Mar Two years ago, when Wu-Tang Clan MC, Raekwon announced the sequel to his acclaimed 1995 solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, you could’ve been forgiven for thinking it was merely some kind of clever ploy to stir up interest in a career that had arguably long been patchy. When the record finally dropped, however, it became apparent this was in fact an unprecedented return to form, showcasing a unique storytelling ability and his trademark rap flow – perhaps one of the most recognisable of the ‘Clan. Where he would go next after such an achievement seemed unclear, but this has proven to be far from problematic for ‘The Chef’, who, in between touring with Wu-Tang and writing a movie, has been busy lending his mic skills to numerous collaborators, including Kanye West, Faith Evans and, uh, Justin Bieber. The announcement of new album Shaolin Vs Wu-Tang, released later this month, got pulses racing again with its proposed allegiance to the old school Wu-Tang sound, which has the potential to be another classic for the vault. If that wasn’t enough The Chef is taking his wares to Edinburgh for a one-off Scottish date. ‘When I think about Scotland I think about the exciting people out there that really love hip hop,’ Raekwon told The List. ‘It’s been a minute since I been out there though, but yeah, I can’t wait man, it’s gonna be hot.’ You heard the man. (Ryan Drever) ■ Shaolin Vs Wu-Tang is released Mon 7 Mar. www.myspace.com/raekwon

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CRYSTAL STILTS The Arches, Glasgow, Sun 27 Mar ‘It’s the morning, I’m at home in Brooklyn,’ informs JB Townsend, guitarist in ethereal noisemongers Crystal Stilts, ‘just watching a movie about a giant squid.’ Ah, the life of the between-albums alternative musician. Townsend’s band’s debut album Alight of Night was released in 2008 and it proved to be a slow-burn success, bringing him, co-founder Brad Hargett and the rest of the group acclaim in all the right places as spiritual heirs to the spaced-out dream pop sound of The Jesus and Mary Chain, Spacemen 3 and Cocteau Twins. Coming up in April, then, will be the quintet’s second record In Love With Oblivion. ‘We started it about a year ago, and recorded it pretty much live here in Brooklyn at

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KYLIE SECC, Glasgow, Mon 28–Wed 30 Mar, supported by The Ultra Girls Perhaps you have heard of Kylie Minogue. She is a pop star first and foremost – you might say The Pop Star: an Australian singer, dancer and actor who has sold nearly 70 million records and reaped scores of global hits since her brilliant debut ‘I Should Be So Lucky’ in 1987. Chronicling the titles of her 51 singles and 11 albums – not to mention her collaborations with everyone from Jason Donovan to the Pet Shop Boys – would defy our given column inches, but among our timeless favourites were the soul-rock shimmy of ‘Some Kind of Bliss’ (1997); the bike shed anguish of ‘Hand On Your Heart’ (1989) or The Goldfrapp-does-INXS romp of ‘2 Hearts’ (2007). She is also an indie icon: Kylie dueted with Nick Cave on ‘Where the Wild Roses Grow’ (1996), and provided backing vocals for him on ‘Death is Not the End’, then collaborated

a friend’s house,’ says Townsend, who produced the album with mixing help from a friend named Gary Olsen. ‘It’s similar in style to the first record, although then I played a lot of the instruments myself and now it’s more of a collaboration, so I guess the songs are a little more concentrated and less spacey. The one that stands out for me is the last one, ‘Prometheus at Large’, which is kind of Velvet Underground-sounding. We did it quickly at the last minute, so it was really spontaneous and fun.’ For a group who released their first album five years after they formed, they’re picking up the pace. Might we have to wait three years for the next album? ‘We actually have a lot of songs written already from the last session,’ Townsend says, ‘we’re definitely getting more prolific as we go on.’ (David Pollock) ■ In Love with Oblivion will be released on Mon 11 Apr on Fortuna Pop.

with the Manics’ James Dean Bradfield for her 1998 album, Impossible Princess. Channelling Barbarella on the video for hip-locking ballad ‘Put Yourself in My Place’ didn’t harm her cult credentials either. She is a dancefloor monarch: witness her signing to clubland establishment Deconstruction in the early 90s; or her enduring, vintage floor-fillers such as ‘Spinning Around’ (2000) and ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Head’ (2001). She is a showbiz deity: her best friend is Joan Collins (according to celebrity tongue-wags), and her Twitter mates include Jake Shears, Boy George and Jane Fonda. She is Aphrodite herself – at least she is on the face of her latest album and forthcoming tour: who are we to argue? She should not be confused with Kylie Minoise – aka Glasgow-based sonic arsonist Lee Cummings. By virtue of their parallel names, however, you can trace La Minogue’s cultural influence as deep as the Central Belt underground noise scene. That’s the markings of a star, indeed. (Nicola Meighan)

JOHN GRANT From Denver, Ohio Occupation From around 1994 to 2004, frontman of the dimly remembered but beloved by those who know them, Czars. Now an unexpected comeback king, with last year’s debut album under his own name Queen of Denmark (recorded with Texan indie-rockers and Bella Union labelmates Midlake as his backing band) earning Mojo magazine’s Album of the Year award. He must be pleased Maybe not. ‘I wanted to kill myself last year more than I have in my entire life,’ Grant told The Independent’s Andy Gill earlier this year. Having semi-retired from the music business over the last few years, working in translation and waiting tables instead, Queen of Denmark is a work of catharsis which recalls the horror of growing up gay in smalltown America and the latter days of The Czars – a time when Grant had a bad drug problem and a habit for what he described to the Guardian last year as ‘dangerous sexual behaviour. There were people who’d only have sex with me if I smoked cocaine with them.’ Sounds pretty depressing. It isn’t, at least not all of it. Just check out the fried barroom honky-tonk of ‘Chicken Bones (key lyric: ‘some days it’s just chicken bones / you better fuck off now / you better leave me alone’) or the bittersweet and nostalgic country psychedelia of ‘I Wanna Go to Marz’: Grant is a first-rate singer-songwriter first and foremost, otherwise why would we be so pleased to have him back? Listen to: Queen of Denmark by John Grant feat. Midlake, Goodbye by The Czars, The Ugly People vs the Beautiful People by The Czars (all on Bella Union). (David Pollock) ■ Liquid Room, Edinburgh, Wed 23 Mar.

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GOBLIN The Arches, Glasgow, Fri 25 Feb ●●●●● The Glasgow Music and Film Festival has scored a real coup with Goblin, arch-horror instrumentalists usually found supplying the music to Dario Argento’s Giallo masterpieces through the 70s and 80s. Alongside Ennio Morricone they have provided some of the most startling soundtracks in cinema history, their propulsive electro funk heightening the tension, creating music that taps a nerve, sets you on edge; the perfect accompaniment to Argento’s spiralling visions of violence. They hadn’t played live for over 30 years, then arranged a few festival dates in 2009, collapsed again and split halfway through their tour, meaning they didn’t make it to last year’s GFF. Now they are back (in a slightly different line-up, currently featuring key original members Claudio Simonetti, Massimo Morante and Maurizio Guarini) for their first ever Scottish show and the wait has been more than worthwhile. Unlike a lot of film scores, Goblin’s music is powerful and psychologically complex even when removed from context. Live, you soon realise what a fantastic band Goblin are in their own right. Master musicians, their psych-prog-rock is instantly evocative of screens drenched in blood, and their demonic instrumentals are a stark contrast to the huge grins plastered across their faces. Screens flicker into life showcasing clips from some of horror’s most shocking films as they launch into music from their illustrious history. Highlights include the unnerving theme from Suspiria, the haunting refrain and heartbeat of ‘L’Alba Dei Morti Viventi’ (from Dawn of the Dead) and the creepy nursery rhyme that is ‘School at Night’ (from Profondo Rosso, aka Deep Red). They even find time for some of their later work, touching on their 2000 score for Sleepless, a cacophony of glorious terror. Not everything played tonight is from a film, though, with tracks from Roller and Back to Goblin all getting an airing, their own prog-rock reminiscent of Pink Floyd, King Crimson and Yes. It’s a faultless performance from Goblin themselves but there is a slightly distracting moment towards the end when the wrong footage is played on the screens, as images from Sleepless accompany music from Phenomena and the ominous title track from Profondo Rosso (both masterpieces that encapsulate a feeling of impending dread and fear). Their music is so wonderfully constructed, their manic vision so pure in its aim at your emotions, to unsettle, confuse and disturb. Goblin are true masters of their art. (Henry Northmore) 82 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

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Kid Canaveral bribed me at their SXSW fundraiser show, and the bribe totally worked. After recently expressing my love for a hurtling pop aria called ‘So Close to Beautiful’ – the B-side to KC’s debut single, ‘Smash Hits’ – the harmonious Edinburgh four-piece rolled it out especially. It was brilliant. For the record, however, the power-pop champions’ Stereo appearance was a blinder even without the inclusion of ‘SCTB’. KC are rightly loved for their ebullient melodies, and upbeat favourites ‘Couldn’t Dance’ and ‘Good Morning’ enjoyed a celebratory resonance in the week when they announced a record deal with Fence. Fence will no doubt be equally jubilant: they’ve bagged a major talent in David MacGregor. His soaring vocals and knack for a ballad would give any number of independent stadium rockers a run for their money: jaw-dropping opener ‘Her Hair Hangs Down’ was beautiful; and ‘Stretching the Line’ provided an equally hair-raising chorale. KC are set for this year’s SXSW Scottish pop exodus, alongside Withered Hand, King Creosote and Rachel Sermanni. I believe that’s what they call an embarrassment of riches. (Nicola Meighan)

Lazy Sundays in the Botanics will never be the same again after this all-day extravaganza of nine acts from Edinburgh’s fecund experimental hissand-mist scene, set in the ornate upstairs gallery of Inverleith House. Headlined by out-of-town guests Jazzfinger, collaborations between members of Scrim, Muscletusk, Fordell Research Unit and Hockyfrilla came with natural light and an eerie silence outside once darkness fell. Cartoon sound-art double-act Usurper added a meta-narrative to their usual japes by recreating the noise of their kindergarten junkyard kit using vocal noises rather than manufactured ones. ‘Deadhestcess’ (pictured) was a loose alignment of Helhesten’s theatrical sound poetics and Dead Labour Process/ Muscletusk’s vocal deconstruction of counter-cultural guru RD Laing’s word-game dialogues, ‘Knots.’ As dusk turned to black night, Duncan Harrison presented a triptych of contrasting sonic bursts. Jazzfinger played in darkness, conjuring up a sublime elemental brew of rolling electronic thunder that became oddly meditative. (Neil Cooper)

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A decade ago the notion of a British MC storming the charts was as good as laughable. Now Dizzee Rascal, Tinchy Stryder, Example, Chipmunk, NDubz and the rest shift hundreds of thousands of records, and the future of UK hip pop is so assured that Mike Skinner can afford to take early retirement. Dapperly bespectacled Londoner Tinie Tempah is the latest rapper to turn grime scene credibility into commercial triumph. His massively successful year in pop – which has seen him score three number ones and shift half-a-million albums – was capped with a double win at the BRITs, a triumph he celebrated here by getting a young female fan to victoriously wave his two statuettes aloft while he sang ‘Invincible’. Tempah’s young, studenty, heavily Topshop-attired fan base couldn’t have cared less that there’s barely a thin sliver of difference between the 22-year-old and his abovementioned contemporaries, as they partied to the cheesy house beats of ‘Miami 2 Ibiza’, the watered-down drum & bass of ‘Frisky’ and dubinflected Best British Single winner ‘Pass Out’. But as the hip pop field becomes ever more crowded, will they still love him tomorrow? (Malcolm Jack)

Under his Birchville Cat Motel moniker, Campbell Kneale made some of the most beautiful noise and drone of the last decade, being as much about tranced-out organ rituals as ear-bleeding brutality. Re-emerging as Our Love Will Destroy The World, the New Zealander has opened up his sound to a wider range of influences. Kneeling before a flight case tightly packed with samplers, mini-synths and FX pedals, he writhes on his knees and flails his arms as invisble demons dance around him. Reflecting the current vogue in experimental circles for horror movie sonics, Kneale’s set initially recalls recent work by Ensemble Economique, all voodoo drums and Giallo synths. But Kneale is no modish imitator, and he is less concerned with creating an unsettling atmosphere than building a mass of textured noise. Despite all the synth tones, mangled guitars and spectral feedback Kneale lays over that unrelenting rhythmic base, he retains a sense of space, so the listener can find their way into the maelstrom and float freely around: at least until a sudden barrage of noise leaves us reeling in ecstasy. (Stewart Smith)

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There’s an advert on TV just now, for some fancy car. Its slogan is ‘machines cannot make art’, or words to that effect. Clearly its manufacturers haven’t heard the organic mechano-pop of FOUND. For the past ten years, the Aberdeen-formed, Edinburgh-based art collective have flaunted their creative ingenuity through Fence releases, multimedia spectaculars and a BAFTA-winning rock’n’roll robot called Cybraphon. But factorycraft, FOUND’s third LP (and first for Chemikal Underground) sees them coming of age as a muscular three-piece, a serious rock band, and one of our finest. It also proves mechanics and art can make good bedfellows. Witness the marriage of homespun folk-rock and wiry (nay, Wire-y) guitars on ‘Anti-Climb Paint’; the accomplished vocals, techno-grooves and Joshua Tree riffs of ‘I’ll Wake with a Seismic Head No More’ and the picturesque soul of ‘Machine Age Dancing’. But space and time are the real stars on factorycraft. The sprawling centrepiece, ‘Shallow’, is incandescent: part motorik perambulation; part MOR anthem; part rainsmeared, pitch-shifting wig-out. ‘Blendbetter’, meanwhile, is a psychedelic swansong from a trio who’ve discovered a nation’s hitherto-untapped love for Celtic kraut-folk. Watch their silhouettes, flanked by The Phantom Band: walking like robots; singing like lovers; dancing in a brave new dawn of Scottische Pop. (Nicola Meighan)

Kassidy are an intriguing one, so they are. The blues-folk band are one of Scotland’s brightest prospects – spring-loaded by a major label, ready to be launched – but their sound is a world away from their hometown of Glasgow. The title of this debut album Hope St., is about as close to the Dear Green Place as it comes, although the likes of ‘That Old Song’ sounds better suited to spaghetti westerns than Sauchiehall Street noodle bars. Their transatlantic twang certainly isn’t detrimental though, and tracks like ‘I Don’t Know’, although predictable, showcase deep production and sublime hooks perfect for the radio, TV and just about everything else. (Chris Cope)

From the opening jangles of this latest magnum opus by Icelandic ex-pat turned Edinburgh resident Benedikt H Hermannsson, one could be forgiven for thinking this was the missing link between the fey-pop joie de vivre of early Orange Juice and the finished article of Belle and Sebastian a decade or so later. As it is, Hermannsson is very much his own man, crooning in a frippish Icelandic over a set of gloriously jaunty piano, horn and string arrangements from his homegrown kitchen-sink big band (he has another version in Edinburgh that he’s currently touring Europe with). Knowing the lingo probably helps, but, throw in a whistling choir or two, and it sounds like a work of pure joy nevertheless. (Neil Cooper)

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Last of the Country Gentlemen (Mute) ●●●●●

Like an Iain Sinclair of the North, Trembling Bells songwriter Alex Neilson seeks to evoke the psychic landscapes of his native Yorkshire. And so we find him here on their third album (following Carbeth and Abandoned Love) in Goathland, nursing a broken heart, or in Otley, reeling from a demonic vision on the moors. Yet this is a cosmic Englishness, informed by classic American music as much as traditional folk. Lavinia Blackwell’s superb arrangements encompass courtly Renaissance filigree, colliery brass bands and wailing free jazz. Her vocals have never sounded better, her exquisite soprano complemented by a tougher lower range that lends the songs dignity and strength. (Stewart Smith)

It’s always nice to find something interesting, or better yet, a little odd amongst the deluge of new releases. Preferring to be vague in terms of their/his background and personnel and uncompromisingly elaborate when it comes to musicmaking, The Son(s) are exactly that. Described as a ‘three man solo project’ – loosely explained as the continuation of a disbanded Edinburgh trio’s work through one member’s efforts – The Son(s)’ debut album is warm and already very comfortable in its own sound; drenched in psychedelic influences and buoyed by soothing, yet often haunting, layered vocals. Comparisons to the likes of Midlake seem justified, but this album has a curious and accomplished sound of its own. (Ryan Drever)

It’s hard to isolate The King of Limbs from its context, especially when Radiohead do something like produce it as a ‘newspaper album’ – the £30 version comes wrapped in ‘many large sheets of artwork’ that embrace the distortions of packaging and media. Thom Yorke’s sideways lyrical references to thievery, accumulation and the ‘empty space inside my heart’ take things into familiar, but not boring, territory. The world is cold and greedy; androids remain paranoid; and Radiohead continue to make great music. By turns awkwardly skittering and straightforwardly melodic, covering both sadness and hope, this is another quiet (if quite similar) gem from a band you couldn’t pick apart, and wouldn’t want to. (Jonny Ensall)

Besides a few low-key gigs, this Texan troubadour hasn’t been heard since releasing an album as frontman to Lift to Experience ten years ago. The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads has since acquired cult status, and the band remains a Peel Sessions favourite. Pearson’s long-time-coming follow-up is, in contrast to the musical grandeur of its antecedent, a sparse, pareddown solo effort in which painful personal issues are worked through in seven seriously sad songs. Four tracks run over ten minutes, and Pearson’s lonely vocals and guitar are joined only by mournful violin, making for a difficult listen. Selfindulgent, yes; but affecting with it. (Miles Fielder) ■ Josh T Pearson plays Stereo, Glasgow, Fri 25 Mar.

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ERLAND AND THE CARNIVAL

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE

THE VACCINES

KING CREOSOTE AND JON HOPKINS

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What Did You Expect From The Vaccines? (Columbia Records) ●●●●●

London-based trio Erland and The Carnival, led by eponymous Orcadian folk artist Erland Cooper, follow their self-titled debut album up with this dark and engrossing piece of work. Trawling the depths of 60s folk and psychedelia, E&TC holed themselves up in the hull of an old ship moored at Embankment on the Thames and resurfaced with this unsettling yet head-bobbing collection, inspired by a mix of surreal art and poetry as well as personal journeys (both physical and figurative). The overall atmosphere conveyed on Nightingale shows off the band’s collective talent and vision and is likely to please anyone bored with The Coral. (Ryan Drever)

Josh Homme is the king of cool. He has the rockstar wife (Brody Dalle, formerly of The Distillers), he makes smoking less ‘fatality’ and more ‘finesse’, and, of course, he is the ginger Elvis. This reissue of Queens of the Stone Age’s self-titled debut album goes back to his postKyuss days of 1998 when perhaps he wasn’t quite so hip, but the music is most certainly doused in swagger. ‘Hispanic Impressions’ is an engrossing instrumental, vagabond in nature, whilst the barbed ‘The Bronze’, one of the reissue’s exclusives, manages to convince any doubters that maybe, just maybe, reissues aren’t entirely futile exhibitions of cash-snatching or egotism. (Chris Cope)

The Vaccines’ name may already be synonymous with over-inflated hype, but to be fair, the London quartet have mastered the art of penning incredibly infectious melodies ridiculously quickly – claiming to have completed this much-anticipated debut in a few weeks last year. Tracks like ‘A Lack Of Understanding’, ‘Nørgaard’ and ‘All In White’ back up their burgeoning flair for creating buzzworthy indie rock on the back of some great singles, but it’s the shockingly dodgy lyrics throughout and Justin Young’s detached singing style that ultimately let them down. ‘Put a wetsuit on, come on come on. . .grow your hair out long . . .put a t-shirt on. . . do me wrong, do me wrong’ he drones on, erm, ‘Wetsuit’– oh dear. (Camilla Pia)

AMBIENT ELECTRONICA

FRENCH HOUSE

ALT-ROCK

SPACE DISCO

VECTOR LOVERS

BUSY P & DJ MEHDI

THE STROKES

DEN HAAN

Electrospective (Soma) ●●●●●

Let The Children Techno (Ed Banger) ●●●●●

Angles (Rough Trade) ●●●●●

Gods From Outer Space (Courier of Death) ●●●●●

A game designer in real life and a producer since 2002, Martin Wheeler here collects a bunch of the tracks he’s released on Soma into one handy compilation, even more so considered he’s remixed and remastered each one from scratch. The collection is kicked off by a rare outing for Wheeler’s digitised vocal on ‘Melodies and Memory’ (‘we gave up our tears to the neon sky’) and characterised by a laidback downtempo pop and hiss the whole way through, betraying a distinctly oriental influence in titles like ‘Shinjuku Girl’ and ‘Tokyo Glitterati’. Unashamedly artificial but soothing nonetheless, Electrospective comes across like a stoner’s-pace Kraftwerk. (David Pollock)

This new compilation haemorrhages many of Parisian label Ed Banger’s 00s cool points with its hasty mixes (courtesy of Busy P and DJ Mehdi), cheesy raps and hackneyed futurist skits. Many of the songs from the label’s stalwarts – Sebastian, Mr Oizo, Bobmo, Feadz et al – show off the same cut-toshreds, fuzzed-up French house that once ruled the blogosphere, but this is now the era of disco, deep house and dubstep, and the Bangers have fallen behind. Stripped back tracks by Discodeine and Gesafellstein add echo, depth and edge. But overall, on the basis of this, it sounds like Paris is no longer burning. (Jonny Ensall)

‘Under Cover Of Darkness’ is undeniably sparky, but for The Strokes to follow it with a whole album of classic Is This It?-isms would have been a mistake. That’s not to say this long-awaited fourth release doesn’t have flashes of the quintet’s former work – but it’s also like nothing they’ve ever made. The band have shaken things up big time; sounding revitalised and clearly brimming with ideas as offkilter electronic and synth-driven interludes, intricate picked guitars, big lolloping basslines, sultry disco beats and haunting effects-ridden vocals are combined seamlessly with anthemic, stroppy pop songs. Angles is easily the most brilliant The Strokes have been since that seismic scene-altering debut. (Camilla Pia)

It’s taken them a while to get down to it, but Glasgow duo Den Haan (Matthew Aldworth, aka Crème de Menthe, and Andy Gardiner) finally deliver the debut album their electrifyingly sleazy live sets have promised. Beginning with a spooky snatch of ‘70s sci-fi scene-setting entitled ‘The End’, it soon settles into a rhythm of groovy as hell Italo and John Carpenter-style minimal electronica, from the Jarre-on-pills title track to the beautifully unsubtle suggestion of ‘Release the Beast’ and ‘Night Shift’, complete with gruff and unashamedly camp vocal effects. Your new favourite afterclub album, without doubt. (David Pollock) ■ Den Haan play with a club set album launch at Stereo, Glasgow, Fri 11 Mar, see page 49.

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Diamond Mine (Domino Recording Company) ●●●●●

This was apparently a labour of love between Fife folkster King Creosote and London electronica artist and producer Hopkins, recorded in fits and starts over the last seven years. It’s a beautifully complementary collaboration, Kenny Anderson’s plaintive vocals and guitar strums making a great counterpoint to Hopkins atmospheric and melancholic soundscapes. Homely hisses and creaks gently filter through sweeping strings and synths to give songs like ‘Running on Fumes’ and ‘John Taylor Starts His Month Away’ a new lease of life, subtly bringing a fresh dimension to King Creosote’s bittersweet melodies and leaving the listener in an oddly uplifting dwam. (Doug Johnstone)

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STAN TRACEY Sound Check (Resteamed Records) ●●●●● This double album is a family affair, in which the veteran pianist teams up with son Clark on drums for a fairly freeform set of duets on the first disc, then adds bassist Andrew Cleyndert for a more straight-ahead trio set on the second, focusing mainly on music by two of Stan’s major influences, Monk and Ellington. The pianist is now in his mid 80s, but is still playing with impressive energy on top of his accumulated musical wisdom, and if we don’t learn much that we didn’t already know about him from this outing, it’s a very enjoyable addition. (Kenny Mathieson) JAZZ

FRINGE MAGNETIC Twistic (Loop Records) ●●●●● Jamie Cullum makes a guest appearance here, but don’t be fooled into expecting anything else very Jamie-like (come to think of it, not even his own duet with Elisabeth Nygaard). Trumpeter Rory Simmons leads this eclectic band through a strange musical hinterland – somewhere between jazz and contemporary classical, with more than a touch of indie-pop and dance groove thrown in. Nygaard’s moody Nordic pop and Andrew Plummer’s Tom Waits-style growl add contrasting vocals to the mix. The combination can be hit-and-miss, but throws up some fascinating twists along the way. (Kenny Mathieson) WORLD

AURELIO Laru Beya (Stonetree/Real World) ●●●●● When Belizean singer Andy Palacio died tragically three years ago, people feared his placing of Garifuna language music onto the global scene, via the extraordinary album Wátina would end. Palacio must be beaming at the sound of Aurelio, who duets here with Senegalese star Youssou N’Dour, his mentor courtesy of the Rolex Arts Initiative. This is an album by a major world musician (and politician): a sublime and original fusion of sounds, irresistible musical stories, the ‘feelgood’ factor (it was recorded in a beach shack) underpinned by a sense of audacious pleasure. There’s even a Manu Chao’ish feel to ‘Ineweyu’. (Jan Fairley) WORLD

CURRO FUENTES & THE BIG BAND Cartagena! Cumbia and Descarga Sound of Colombia 1962–72 (Soundway) ●●●●● This fabulous record beams you right into the 60s Colombian coastal scene courtesy of Curro Fuentes, son of the family owners of the pioneering Discos Fuentes recording company. One summer Curro formed a supergroup-styled orchestra, creating stunning music with its vibrant saxes, brass, vamping piano, layered percussion and witty, gloriously raucous choruses. This one time ‘low life’ dance music gone ‘high class’ big band jazz oozes pleasure. The album and packaging (with a great story booklet) consolidate Soundway as the new quality reissue label to follow. (Jan Fairley)

SINGLES & DOWNLOADS It’s all gone a wee bit duff for Duffy of late hasn’t it? Following her flop of a second album, the Welsh soul-pop warbler’s reportedly quitting music, and the snooze-worthy ‘My Boy’ (Polydor) ●●●●● suggests she won’t be missed. It’s your comeuppance for that rage-inducing Diet Coke ad, love. No less soporific is James Blake, whose much slavered-over talent this particular reviewer still struggles to get its head around. A dull song – ‘The Wilhelm Scream’ (Atlas/A&M) ●●●●● – remains a dull song even if you apply ‘edgy’ production akin to submerging it in the bathtub, right? Another artist with possibly inflated ideas of their artistic worth is Tinie Tempah, who by ripping-off Kanye West’s ‘Touch the Sky’ in the video for ‘Wonderman’ (Parlophone) ●●●●● – an average hip-pop knockabout featuring a typically beige Ellie Goulding – seems to be wishfully hinting at whom he considers himself a British answer to. Much better is Anna Calvi, who channels PJ Harvey and Jeff Buckley with elemental drama on ‘Blackout’ (Domino) ●●●●● Grinderman’s Stonesy groover ‘Palaces of Montezuma’ (Mute) ●●●●● meanwhile, finds Nick Cave banging on about pleasant things like ‘the spinal chord of JFK wrapped in Marilyn Monroe’s negligee’. It’s okay Nick, I wasn’t enjoying that sandwich anyway. Blasts from the indie-pop past The Primitives, Morrissey’s favourite band circa 1987, return with the ‘Never Kill a Secret’ EP (Fortuna Pop!) ●●●●● the janglesome title track of which is beaten to Single of the Month only by The Kills with sleazy dub-strut ‘Satellite’ (Domino) ●●●●● as Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart (pictured) blow-off Kate Moss and Jack White respectively to get back to putting the shits right up us as only this perennially peely-wally looking twosome can. (Malcolm Jack)

ALSO RELEASED Kurt Vile Smoke Ring For My Halo (Matador) ●●●●● Four years into his recorded career and four albums down, the Philadelphian alt-rocker lives up to the Constant Hitmaker title of the first. Grimy, Sonic Youthinfluenced reverb meets downbeat smalltown angst on a grower of a record.

The Human League Credo (Wall of Sound) ●●●●● The Sheffield trio’s first album in a decade marries Oakey’s sullen man-machine murmur, Catherall and Sulley’s synthesised dolly-bird chirping and unfeasibly credible electro-pop on better tracks like ‘Night People’ and ‘Single Minded’.

Nasty P Choosers Can’t Be Beggars (KFM Records) ●●●●● Edinburgh’s ever-reliable KFM returns with a cohesive, suitably oldschool offering from their in-house rapper, calling to mind Roots Manuva, Jurassic 5 and Wu-Tang Clan, with appearances from J5’s Akil, Profisee and Skinnyman.

Akron/Family S/T II: The Cosmic Birth and Journey of Shinju TNT (Dead Oceans) ●●●●● Who needs a good album title (even the band don’t know what it means) when you have an album this full of wonder. The Portlandart-rockers force epic pop and experimental soundscapes together.

New York Dolls Dancing Backward in High Heels (Blast Records) ●●●●● 2011’s least necessary comeback is still impossible to dislike, as shale-voiced sexagenarians David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain do a streetwalkin’ strut through a bunch of saxed-up garage rock.

Monoganon Songs To Swim To (Winning Sperm Party) ●●●●● File this tender, indie-folk effort from Glasgow’s John B McKenna beside Bright Eyes or Devendra Banhardt. It’s not in the same league (no shame), but the same blend of strummed confessional and tense emotive spikes is there. (David Pollock) 3–31 March 2011 THE LIST 85

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Disco-dancing NYC sex punks Hercules and Love Affair will be lording it over the next Death Disco night at the Arches on Sat 19 Mar, accompanied by Hush Puppy, Josh Jones, Mingo-go and Hahaha. HaLA are currently enjoying good reviews after the release of second album Blue Songs – to experience some of their balls-out, multi-coloured, loud and proud action live, enter at www.list.co.uk/offers by Fri 18 Mar to win yourself one of three pairs of tickets.

WIN BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB TICKETS The latest band to take to the stage in Miller’s Filtered Music series is Bombay Bicycle Club, who’ll be appearing at Glasgow’s Oran Mor on Wed 30 Mar. Joining them will be art-rock trio FOUND (see interview, page 80), and folk-rock outfit The Seventeenth Century. Tickets are only £5, but if even that total breaks your bank, you can win one of three pairs of tickets at www.list.co.uk/offers

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ROCK&POP Events are listed by date, then city. Submit listings at least 14 days before publication for Glasgow to glasgow@list.co.uk and for Edinburgh to henry@list.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Fiona Shepherd and Henry Northmore. For ticket outlet information, see Book Now. ✽ Indicates Hitlist entry

Thursday 3

Glasgow

■ Alabama 3 Òran Mór, 731–735 Great Western Road, 357 6200. 7pm. £16. Characterful blend of Southernfried preachifying, dancefloor-friendly beats, delivered tonight in acoustic form. ■ Beady Eye Barrowland, 244 Gallowgate, 552 4601. 7pm. £27.50. Liam Gallagher and the rest of the Oasis line-up who are not Noel strut their stuff for the first time anywhere in their new incarnation. Let’s hope the music is better than the name. ■ Fraser John Lindsay, Destino and Sparrahawk Classic Grand, 18

Jamaica Street, 847 0820. 7pm. £4. Blues rock. Launch of the Melodic Mayhem album. ■ Fu Manchu and Lords of Bastard The Cathouse, 15 Union Street, 248 6606. 7pm. £10. Over-14s show. Hairy stoner rockers from California. ■ This Silent Forest, Donald MacDonald & the Islands and Blochestra Stereo, 20–28 Renfield

Lane, 222 2254. 7pm. £5 (£3). Epic multi-layered indie outfit launch their new single. ■ Cut Copy The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, 565 1000. 7.30pm. £12.50. Melbourne trio with a dizzying array of influences from disco to post-punk to spacey pop to US indie. ■ Them Beatles Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846. 7.30pm. £15.50–£16.50 (£14.50–£15.50). Fab Four tribute band from Scotland. ■ Dave Dominey Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, 42 Otago Lane, 357 4524. 8pm. £2. Funkiness on laptop and bass.

■ Mitchell Museum, White Heath, Nathalie Holmes & Tom Clarke and We See Lights The Captain’s Rest,

185 Great Western Road, 332 7304. 8pm. £4. Lo-fi indie combo, who use found instruments and have attracted comparisons to MGMT, Modest Mouse and Grandaddy. ■ Wonga 4 Tonga Mono, 12 Kings Court, King Street, 553 2400. 8pm. £5 in advance; £6 on the door. Fundraiser for the Atenisi Foundation for Performing Arts in Tonga, featuring Duglas T Stewart, William Douglas and the Wheel, The Boppin Heads, San Fran and the Ciscos, The Scuffers and more. How can you resist with an event title like that? The cream of Scotland’s independent music scene comes together again for the muchenlarged Haddowfest on Sat 2 & Sun 3 Mar. Among the bands appearing at various venues across Edinburgh will be The 10:04s, Johnny Foreigner, Stanley Odd (above), Curators, Kitty the Lion and White Heath, while Razorlight provide the big name headline thrills on Sunday night. We’ve got a pair of weekend tickets up for grabs – enter at www.list.co.uk/offers to win.

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■ Exlovers, The Imagineers, First Tiger and Liam Cairns King Tut’s

Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £5. London-based shoegaze dream pop quintet. ■ Bruce Nicol, Robert Bowden and Dean Tawyer The 13th Note Café/Bar, 50–60 King Street, 553 1638. 9pm. £tbc. Singer/songwriters. ■ Grant Me Revenge Slouch, 203–5 Bath Street, 221 5518. 9pm. Metal bill with more bands to be confirmed. FREE To Sofia, Rex Mundi and Stringman Bloc+, 117 Bath Street, 574 6066. 9pm. before 11pm. Sultry guitar rock from Manchester.

Edinburgh FREE Henry Ibbs The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. Electroacoustic sounds from singer-songwriter Ibbs and friends. ■ Born To Be Wide Electric Circus, 36–39 Market Street, 226 4224. 7pm–2am. £5 (music union members £3.50). Music industry seminar/social

club that aims to bring musos, journalists, promoters, record shop workers and musicians together. Launch of this year’s Wide Days Conference, followed by a Buy What You Hear session with the Oxfam Records DJs. ■ The Boxer Rebellion and We Are Augustines Cabaret Voltaire, 36–38 Blair Street, 220 6176. 7pm. £8.50. Garage rock with bite from the Londonbased (via America and Australia) Boxer Rebellion. FREE Martyn MacKenzie Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, 229 1442. 7pm. Acoustic night. ■ Matt Norris & The Moon, Kitty & The Lion, Fran O’Hanlon and Caro Bridges & The River Sneaky

Pete’s, 73 Cowgate, 225 1757. 7pm. £4. Edinburgh-based harmonising folky collective, plus a solo show from Kitty (presumably without her Lion). ■ The Spring Fling: A Forest Celebration Studio 24, 24–26 Calton

Road, 558 3758. 7pm–3am. £7. Relaunching the ‘Save the Forest’ fundraising campaign with a wild party of live music (including Horndog Brass Band, Black Cat, Jen & the Gents and Luckypockets) plus DJs until 3am. ■ FOUND, S-Type, On the Fly and Radio Magnetic Soundsystem The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, 556 7060. 8pm. £7–£9. FOUND launch new album factorycraft, on which the award-winning Edinburgh art-pop collective take their experimental but catchy sound in a rockier direction. Plus there’s hip hoppy electronica from SType at this Limbo night. See preview, page 80. ■ Unpeeled The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £5 (£3). Showcase of four new acts of any genre from rock and indie to folk and acoustic. The Bevvy Sisters guest. FREE Hailey Beavis Nobles Bar, 44a Constitution Street Leith, 629 7215. 8.30pm. Acoustic showcase featuring various guests

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Glasgow

■ Anti-Nowhere League Ivory

Blacks, 56 Oswald Street, 248 4114. 7pm. £9. Old school punk rockers who used to hang with the Damned (and have an infamous ‘carrot story’ in their disreputable past). ■ Beady Eye Barrowland, 244 Gallowgate, 552 4601. 7pm. £27.50. See Thu 3. FREE Diana Schad The Living Room, 150 St Vincent Street, 229 0607. 7pm. Singer/pianist performing originals and covers. ■ Shadowthrone, Torch the Skyline and Laws of Alchemy

Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, 847 0820. 7pm. Album launch for this Airdrie death metal band.

■ Strange October, Rare Breed and Waiting on Jack O2 Academy 2,

121 Eglinton Street, 0844 477 2000. 7pm. £6. Rocking local outfits.

■ Strangetouch, The Great Folk Scandal, The Acetones and 100 Paper Boats g2, 490 Sauchiehall

Street, 353 3111. 7pm. £5. Alt pop. ■ Whole Lotta Led O2 ABC, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 01475 723038. 7pm. £12.50. Gloucestershire-based Led Zep tribute band, approved by Jimmy Page. At this show, they mark the 40th anniversary of Led Zeppelin IV. ■ UKReign, Preacher and Devil May Cry Nice’n’Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. 7.30pm. £6. Classic rock from Ayrshire’s Preacher.

■ The Asps, Mono Fly, Would You Like Fries With That and Dirty Boots Maggie May’s, 60 Trongate, 548

1350. 8pm. £5. Garage/indie from Dirty Boots.

■ Colonel Mustard & the Dijon 5, Brendan Campbell, Calm as the Colour and Little Fire The 13th Note

Café/Bar, 50–60 King Street, 553 1638. 8pm. £5. Indie rock. ■ The Erja Lyytinen Band and Virgil & the Accelerators The Ferry, 25 Anderston Quay, 01698 360085. 8pm. £12.50 in advance; £14 on the night; £26.45 with early dinner at 6pm.. Finnish slide blues guitarist and band. ■ Paws, Mondegreen, Male Pattern Band and Lady North The

Captain’s Rest, 185 Great Western Road, 332 7304. 8pm. £5. Alt rock.

■ Porchsong Anthology, Matthew Malone and Two Rivers The State

Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 8pm. £4. Wistful folky sounds from PSA at this Vagabond Social Club night. ■ Wild Palms, Song of Return and Letters King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £6. London post-punkers with Devo and Gang of Four influences.

■ Croque Madame Vs Croque Monsieur The Art School, 168 Renfrew

Street, 353 4690. 9pm. £5. Bumper lineup of punky, heavy and electronica bands at this alternative club night, including Remember Remember, Ultimate Thrush, Divorce, Pro Life, North American War, Fur Hood, Holy Mountain, The Cosmic Dead, John Knox Sex Club, Grope Town and Tangles. Phew! ■ Charger Ivory Blacks, 56 Oswald Street, 248 4114. 11pm. £5. Classic rock covers. ■ Goonies Never Say Die, What the Blood Revealed and No Comet

Bloc+, 117 Bath Street, 574 6066. 11pm. Free before 11pm; £2 after. Cinematic sounds from instrumental six-piece.

Edinburgh FREE Rossco Galloway The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. The singer-songwriter-guitarist is regularly joined by a selection of special guests.

■ Blank Canvas, Jump Press A and Curators Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh

College of Art, Lauriston Place, 229 1442. 7pm. £4. Dark epic indie rock from Blank Canvas.

■ The Leg, Louis Barabbas & the Bedlam Six and Zed Penguin

Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8–16 Morrison Street, 228 9393. 7pm. £5. Local masked indie terrors The Leg are supported by lusty vaudeville swing and folk rock from Manchester at this Ides of Toad gig. ■ Work & Weatherall, The Directors Cabaret Voltaire, 36–38 Blair

Street, 220 6176. 7pm. £6. Get Loose presents Work & Weatherall, The Directors and more acts tbc. ■ The Good Natured and Spark Central Library, George IV Bridge, 242 8000. 7.30pm. £tbc. Aka synth pop singer/songwriter Sarah McIntosh. Part of the ‘Get it Loud’ tour of libraries across the UK. ■ Magic of Motown Playhouse, 18–22 Greenside Place, 0844 847 1660. 8pm. £20.50–£23. Tribute to the sweet soul sounds of Motown starring the supremely-talented MofM band, with hits made famous by the Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Martha Reeves and more. FREE Martin Andrews Whiski, 119 High Street, 556 3095. 10pm. Blend of rock, pop and blues. ■ 13 Bats Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8–16 Morrison Street, 228 9393. 11pm–3am. £5. Pure psychobilly/rockabilly from Madrid.

Saturday 5

Glasgow FREE The MeatMen Maggie May’s, 60 Trongate, 548 1350. 6pm. Rockabilly, bluegrass and skiffle from Glasgow trio. ■ The Decemberists Barrowland, 244 Gallowgate, 552 4601. 7pm. £15. Folky indie pop from eccentric Oregon tunesmiths who appear to have morphed into early REM on their new, strippedback album. ■ Flood of Red Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, 847 0820. 7pm. £8. Over14s show. Screamo six-piece from Glasgow.

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Music ROCK&POP ■ Gypsy Mojo Ivory Blacks, 56 Oswald Street, 248 4114. 7pm. Glasgow four-piece. ■ The Stranglers and Wilko Johnson O2 ABC, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £23. The old punk warhorses play on without Hugh Cornwell. Expect classic hits from their back catalogue, such as ‘Peaches’, ‘Golden Brown’, ‘No More Heroes’ and ‘Strange Little Girl’. Support comes from Dr Feelgood guitarist Johnson. ■ Who’s Who O2 ABC2, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £11. Tribute band performing The Who’s greatest hits. ■ 10cc Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 7.30pm. £24–£26. The hits of one of the most successful and influential English bands of the 70s, revisited by original member Graham Gouldman. ■ Abba Cadabra Condorrat Club, Main Road, Cumbernauld, www.abbacadabra.co.uk 7.30pm. £10 (children £5 admitted until 10pm only). An Abba tribute act that plays 100% live. Dressing up, singing along and dancing

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WIN SOMA GOODIES Superb Glasgowbased dance label Soma has two reasons to be happy right now: one, the release of excellent album

Electrospective by Soma signee Vector Lovers (see review, page 84), and two, its 20th anniversary, which it has celebrated by releasing the Soma Compilation 2011, a collection of tracks by some of the label’s finest artists. Well, happily for you, we have two copies of Electrospective, two copies of the Compilation, and – why not? – two Soma T-shirts to give away.

in the aisles, all in aid of NSPCC Scotland. ■ Jack Bruce The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, 565 1000. 7.30pm. £21. The great Jack Bruce fronts the Ronnie Scott’s Blues Experience as part of a limited and prestigious tour. Full band (drums, keys, bass and horns) and Tony Remy on guitar. 18+. ■ Our Innocent Lost, Skarlett Riot and Streetlight Nice’n’Sleazy, 421

Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. 7.30pm. £tbc. Manchester rock five-piece headline. ■ Counterparts and Illicit Still The Ferry, 25 Anderston Quay, 01698 360085. 8pm. £10.50 in advance; £12 on the night; £24.45 with early dinner at 6pm. Rush tribute band. ■ Maranchez, Fireside Kicks and HeHateUs Maggie May’s, 60 Trongate, 548 1350. 8pm. £5. Maranchez describe their sound as ‘The Beatles dragged down an alley and battered by Iron Maiden’. ■ Surfer Blood, Young Prisms and No Joy King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £9. Indie pop from the Sunshine State. FREE Itchycoo Park 1901 Bar and Bistro, 1534 Pollockshaws Road. 9pm. 60s tunes and sharp suits. ■ Federation of the Disco Pimp

Blackfriars, 36 Bell Street, 552 5924. 11pm. £3 before midnight; £5 after. Seven-piece band playing jazzy funk tunes from everyone from Herbie Hancock to Lettuce at this Pass the Peas night. FREE Pariso and Hush Bloc+, 117 Bath Street, 574 6066. 11pm. Free before 11pm. Experimental hardcore.

Edinburgh FREE William Douglas The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. Unplugged session with William Douglas and friends. ■ Ben Ottewell Cabaret Voltaire, 36–38 Blair Street, 220 6176. 7pm. £12. Gomez lead singer and guitarist takes to the road for a solo show.

■ Echo Arcadia, Selective Service, Stve Heron and Rachel Morrison The Bongo Club, Moray

House, 37 Holyrood Road, 558 7604. 7pm. £5. Edinburgh indie-pop five-piece

Echo Arcadia headline this Bainbridge Music Showcase.

■ The Illustrated, Steel Rose, Whigs & Rakes and Generic Stereo

Electric Circus, 36–39 Market Street, 226 4224. 7pm. £6. Alt rock and indie. ■ Trapped Mice, Loch Awe and Taken at the Flood Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, 229 1442. 7pm. £5. Alt.folksters TM launch new EP Waving & Pointing. ■ Black Cherokee, Who’s Edna and Donna Maciocia Espionage, 4

India Buildings Victoria Street, 477 7007. 7.30pm. £6 (students £5). A night of ‘undiscovered’ Edinburgh talent, with many more to be confirmed, to raise funds for Cancer Research. ■ In the Flesh: The Pink Floyd Show Playhouse, 18–22 Greenside

Place, 0844 847 1660. 7.30pm. £29.25. Pink Floyd tribute focusing on flashing lights, lasers, a full-on stage show and music from Floyd’s classic years. ■ Sad Society + Chinese Jocks

Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8–16 Morrison Street, 228 9393. 7.30pm–3am. £4. Legendary local punks Sad Society plus new wave/rock from Chinese Jocks. More acts tba.

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Goey and O’Messy Life The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, 556 7060. 8pm. £9. Edinburgh’s alternative folk artist Withered Hand makes a very welcome return Limbo. FREE The Zips Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8pm. Scot skiffle punks.

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■ The Billy Walton Band and The Pat McManus Band The Ferry, 25

Anderston Quay, 01698 360085. 7pm. £12.50 in advance; £14 on the night; £26.45 with an early dinner at 5pm. Blues double bill featuring veteran acts from New Jersey and Ireland. ■ Blancmange O2 ABC, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £16. Rest easy – everyone’s third favourite 80s synth pop band are back, back, back. Living on the ceiling and all that. Now, how about a Thompson Twins’ reunion? ■ D.R.U.G.S. The Cathouse, 15 Union

Street, 248 6606. 7pm. £8. Post-hardcore Michigan band whose name is an acronym for Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows ■ Death Vessel and Rozi Plain Stereo, 20–28 Renfield Lane, 222 2254. 7pm. £7.50. Aka singer-songwriter Joel Thibodeau whose unique voice is complemented by ukulele and upright double bass capturing the surreal and sublime aspects of life. ■ Terrorvision The Garage, 490 Sauchiehall Street, 332 1120. 7pm. £14. Over-14s show. Jolly 90s Britrockers who bouncing around to the strains of their biggest hit, ‘Tequila’. FREE A Band Called Quinn The Victorian Bar, Tron Theatre 63 Trongate, 552 4267. 7.30pm. ABCQ perform sultry trip-pop and music written for Vanishing Point’s production of The Beggar’s Opera. Appearing tonight at Club Sublime. ■ Former Ghosts The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, 565 1000. 7.30pm. £7.50. FG blend singer Freddy Ruppert’s Ian Curtis-esque vocals with searing synths, nervous drum beats and static noise. ■ Panda Su, Esperi and I Build Collapsible Mountains Captain’s Rest, 185 Great Western Road, 332 7304. 8pm. £tbc. Panda Su, aka Suzanne Shaw, is a one-woman band from St Andrews playing whimsical electroacoustic and folk pop. ■ A Trespassing Scot The Aragon Bar, 131 Byres Road, 339 3252. 8pm. Indie folk sounds from Glasgow musician. ■ Bearsuit King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £6. Bearsuit are a Norwichbased band with a haphazard pop, rock and soul sound which met with the approval of the late, great John Peel. With Siamese Ghost. ■ Futures and Morning Parade King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £7.50. RESCHEDULED.This gig has been rescheduled to 8 Jun. ■ Three Wise Men Òran Mór, 731–735 Great Western Road, 357 6200. 9pm. £10. Daintees frontman Martin Stephenson is joined by Bruce Morton and Roberto Cassani for a fusion of music and comedy.

Surfer Blood

WIN JAMES BLAKE ALBUMS Marrying soul-searching introspection with dubstep bass and beats doesn’t seem like the most likely combination, but it seems to have worked for the tastemakers at BBC Radio 1, who have chosen James Blake (wunderkind proponent of the aforementioned genre mashup) as one of their Sound of 2011 acts. The 22-yearold has just dropped his eponymous debut album on the world; if you’d like to win one of two copies, enter at www.list.co.uk/offers. For more on Blake, see our single review, page 85.

HOW TO ENTER Log onto list.co.uk/offers. Closing date for competitions is Mon 28 Mar, unless otherwise stated. There is no cash alternative. Usual List rules apply.

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Jangly surf-rock from this five-piece from West Palm Beach, Florida, who were all over the blogosphere two years ago thanks to their first single ‘Swim’. They’ve got big, sunshiney echoes of The Beach Boys and the catchiness of The Shins, and last year’s debut album Astro Coast often wandered into Vampire Weekend’s Technicolored indie-pop territory. ■ with Young Prisms and No Joy, King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow, Sat 5 Mar.

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Cowgate, 225 1757. 7pm. ÂŁ5 in advance; more on the door. Frontman of Absentee with his new project. â&#x2013; The Stranglers and Wilko Johnson The HMV Picture House, 31 Lothian Road, 0844 847 1740. 7pm. ÂŁ23. See Sat 5. FREE The Water Tower Bucket Boys Maloneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Bar, 14 Forrest Rd, 226 5954. 9pm. A mix of old-time bluegrass, punk rock, Cajun and country.

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The Garage, 490 Sauchiehall Street, 332 1120. 7pm. ÂŁ12.50. Veteran thrash and progressive metal guitarist from Canada with his latest outfit. â&#x2013; Dan Michaelson & the Coastguards Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rest, 185

Great Western Road, 332 7304. 8pm. ÂŁtbc. Frontman of Absentee with new project. Support from The Wooden Sky. â&#x2013; Michael Simons Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, 42 Otago Lane, 357 4524. 8pm. ÂŁ2. Glasgow-based guitarist playing folk, blues and beyond. FREE Monoganon Mono, 12 Kings Court, King St, 553 2400. 8pm.

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Singer/songwriter John McKenna fronts this grungey/funk/pop proposition, launching their limited-to-500-vinylcopies album Songs to Swim To at this show. See review, page 85. â&#x2013; Jack Savoretti and Lail Arad King Tutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent St, 221 5279. 8.30pm. ÂŁ10. Scruffy, half-English, half-Italian, bohemian troubadour peddling delicate melancholy. FREE Blochestra Bloc+, 117 Bath St, 574 6066. 9pm. Bring any instrument you might have (from a tuba to a triangle) for a workshop/jam session on two songs each week, before planned gigs for this ad hoc multi-member orchestra.

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Music ROCK&POP ■ Diagram of the Heart, Simple Mistake and Waiting on Jack

Nice’n’Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. 7.30pm. £6. Weedy chart synth pop. Note new date and venue. ■ James Vincent McMorrow

Captain’s Rest, 185 Great Western Road, 332 7304. 8pm. £tbc. See Mon 7. ■ Juan Pablo, Julia & the Doogans, The Barents Sea and Becca Fox The Captain’s Rest, 185

Great Western Road, 332 7304. 8pm. £tbc. Juan Pablo launch their EP ‘Loose Lips Sink Ships’ with full supporting line-up of gentle souls. ■ San Fran & the Ciscos TchaiOvna House of Tea, 42 Otago Lane, 357 4524. 8pm. £2. A night of singers and bands hosted by San Fran & the Ciscos. ■ Dead Rock West, Man Gone Missing, Finding Albert and Mike Nisbet King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a

St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £7. LA roots rockers with throw in a bit of bluegrass to the mix. ■ Sunshine Social, Roman Road and Gary Jordan The 13th Note

Café/Bar, 50–60 King Street, 553 1638. 9pm. £tbc. Six-piece alt.folk band from Glasgow.

Edinburgh

■ Dave McPherson Sneaky Pete’s, 73 Cowgate, 225 1757. 7pm. £7 in advance; more on the door. See Mon 7. ■ Death Vessel and Rozi Plain Cabaret Voltaire, 36–38 Blair Street, 220 6176. 7pm. £7.50. See Sun 6. ■ Boutros Bubba, Super Adventure Club and My Cousin I Bid You Farewell Henry’s Cellar Bar,

8–16 Morrison Street, 228 9393. 8pm. £5. Dutch alt.rockers play this Detour South by South West special. FREE Hard Rock’s Battle of the Bands Hard Rock Café, 18–20 George Street, 260 3000. 8pm. The Edinburgh heats of the national bands competition

to win a slot at Hard Rock Calling 2011 in London’s Hyde Park (final on the Thursday).

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Wednesday 9

Glasgow

■ Sacred Betrayal Ivory Blacks, 56

Oswald Street, 248 4114. 6.30pm. £7. See Fri 4. ■ All Time Low and Yellow Card Barrowland, 244 Gallowgate, 552 4601. 7pm. £15. Over-14s show. Punk pop quartet from Maryland. ■ Vigo Thieves Captain’s Rest, 185 Great Western Road, 332 7304. 8pm. £5. Classic rock and pop influences from this Wishaw quartet, launching their single ‘Love is Dead’. ■ Mona King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £7. Rescheduled date for this rocking Nashville combo who sound just a tad like Kings of Leon. FREE Boutros Bubba, Super Adventure Club and My Cousin I Bid You Farewell Bloc+, 117 Bath Street, 574 6066. 9pm. Free before 11pm. See Tue 8. ■ Sean Kennedy, Wrote the Author and Mr Kil The Buff Club, 142

Bath Lane, 248 1777. 9pm. £4. Live music at the Buff’s regular Muso club night.

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Jacques Greene, The Blessings, Eclair Fifi and American Men The Art School, 168

Renfrew Street, 353 4690. 10.30pm. £5. Artists from the LuckyMe collective, including young Montreal house producer Jacques Greene, take over this week’s Knock Knock night.

Edinburgh FREE Mad Nurse Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, 229 1442. 7pm. Post-rock. ■ Napoleon IIIrd Electric Circus,

Texas-born Josh T Pearson showcases tracks off his much anticipated debut solo LP Last of the Country Gentlemen (see review, page 83). While the record threatens to leave you wanting to stick your head in an oven – it was written on the back of a self-confessed ‘rough year’ and containing solemn titles such as ‘Sorry with a Song’ – there is an uplifting spirit to be found in the darkness. ■ Stereo, Glasgow, Fri 25 Mar.

36–39 Market Street, 226 4224. 7pm. £6. One man pop machine with trusty backing from his reel-to-reel tape machine. ■ Meursault, Washington Irving and Graeme Clark The Caves, Niddry

Street South, 557 8989. 7.30pm. £6 in advance; £8 on the door. Distorted, absorbing folktronica from Meursault as they headline this Intermedia Degree Show Fundraiser, with the Hotrods DJs until 3am. ■ Edinburgh Unplugged 3 The Royal Oak, 1 Infirmary Street, 557 2976. 8pm. £2. A night of acoustic music featuring Townhouse, six-piece a capella group The Wild Myrtles, folk duo Eilidh Steel & Mark Neal and Nicky Carder (Neoviolet). FREE Hard Rock’s Battle of the Bands Hard Rock Café, 18–20 George Street, 260 3000. 8pm. See Tue 8. ■ Sarah McQuaid Edinburgh Folk Club, Cabaret Bar, 60 The Pleasance, 650 2458. 8pm. £8 (£7; members £5). Singer-songwriter who wrote the Irish ‘DADGAD Guitar Book’ and recently released ‘I Won’t Go Home ’Til Morning’.

Thursday 10

Glasgow

■ Hell Above Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, 847 0820. 7pm. Album launch for these local thrash metallers. ■ Two Door Cinema Club and Copy Haho Barrowland, 244 Gallowgate, 552 4601. 7pm. £12. Upbeat electronic indie from Northern Irish trio who have proved to be the stealth success of the past year. ■ The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, 08444 779000. 7.30pm. £27.50. Probably the best known and certainly one of the longest running Floyd tributes, supposedly counting members of the real band among its fans. ■ Devil May Cry Nice’n’Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. 7.30pm. £6. Live music. ■ The Limelight Music Festival 90 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 552 4267. 7.45pm. £11–£15 (£7–£11). Three nights of music to celebrate the launch of Limelight Studios, tonight featuring Sally Clay, Sarah Caltieri, 21st Century Band, Zass and Little Eye plus guests including Terry Neason, ex-Blue Nile man PJ Moore, Maggie Reilly and Bathers members Chris Thomson and Hazel Morrison. ■ The Forgotten Works Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, 42 Otago Lane, 357 4524. 8pm. £2. Electro-acoustic four-piece playing ‘new-fashioned chamber music’ on guitar and double bass. ■ The Kat Healy Music Club, Sonny Marvello and Dead Man’s Waltz The Captain’s Rest, 185 Great

Western Road, 332 7304. 8pm. £tbc. Singer/songwriter who says she has always felt a bit ‘odd’ supported by two acts with some theatrical swagger.

■ Outback Eskimos, We Came from the Sea and Kerrie Lynch

Maggie May’s, 60 Trongate, 548 1350. 8pm. £5. Indie folk sounds from Edinburgh’s WCFTS. ■ Royal Republic, Eat Dr Ape and the Jigawotts King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £6. Swedish quartet influenced by Britpop, punk and funk, who have supported Biffy Clyro.

■ The Love Spells, Politics of Time, Caroline Gilmour and Stephanie Manns Slouch, 203–5 Bath

Street, 221 5518. 9pm. Live music.

■ The Stupid Idiots and W.E.F.U.N.K. The 13th Note Café/Bar,

50–60 King Street, 553 1638. 9pm. Live music.

Edinburgh FREE Henry Ibbs The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. See Thu 3. ■ Bearfoot Beware Bannerman’s, 55 Niddry Street, 556 3254. 8pm. £tbc. Alternative pop punk and post-rock from Leeds. ■ Charity Fundraiser Party Night

The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4. Student charity do with live music to raise funds for a good cause.

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Music ROCK&POP FREE Hard Rock’s Battle of the Bands Hard Rock Café, 18–20 George Street, 260 3000. 8pm. See Tue 8. FREE Hailey Beavis Nobles Bar, 44a Constitution Street Leith, 629 7215. 8.30pm. See Thu 3.

Friday 11

alt.country siren from Nashville, with indie appeal. ■ Does It Offend You Yeah? O2 ABC2, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £10. Dayglo, electro punk scenesters from Englandshire play tracks from their ominously titled second album Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You.

Glasgow

■ Echofires, Vanishing People, Ryan Patterson and Scott Beaton

Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. SOLD OUT. Soppy ballads and R&B with a tasteful hip hop edge from the allconquering commercial troubadour who has also written a bunch of hits for other artists including Travie McCoy and BoB. ■ Caitlin Rose Stereo, 20–28 Renfield Lane, 222 2254. 7pm. £8. Up-coming

O2 Academy 2, 121 Eglinton Street, 0844 477 2000. 7pm. £6. Echofires are a new band fronted by singer/songwriter David Ell. ■ FNUK The Ferry, 25 Anderston Quay, 01698 360085. 7pm. £6 in advance; £7 on door. Nine-piece funk, soul and disco act. ■ Gallus Cooper Ivory Blacks, 56

■ Bruno Mars O2 ABC, 330

Oswald Street, 248 4114. 7pm. £8. Alice Cooper tribute. ■ The Levellers and The Wonder Stuff Barrowland, 244 Gallowgate, 225 2564. 7pm. £23. Crustie overlords and purveyors of political folk rock celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Levelling the Land album, with suitable fraggle rock support. ■ Till This Night Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, 847 0820. 7pm. £5. Launch of the ‘Never Wise By Chance’ EP. ■ Midnight Lion, Capitols, Bellow

Bellow and Portraits Nice’n’Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. 7.30pm. £tbc. Accomplished electro-pop from ex-Drive-By Argument members Midnight Lion. ■ Sing-a-Long-a-ABBA King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 0844 871 7648. 7.30pm. £21. The spirit of the super Swedes lives on in this musical extravaganza with live singers, on-screen lyrics, fancy dress and a party atmosphere. ■ Maggie Reilly Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 552 4267. 7.45pm. £11–£15 (£7–£11). Veteran singer/songwriter who was the voice of the Mike Oldfield hit ‘Moonlight Shadow’ performs her first Scottish concerts in over 20 years as part of the Limelight Music Festival. With support from Little Eye (Fri only) and Sally Clay. ■ The Bands Maggie May’s, 60 Trongate, 548 1350. 8pm. £6. Live music. ■ John Hailstones, Zoobizaretta, Massacre Cave and Borborigmi

LABEL OF LOVE WE CAN STILL PICNIC ‘We Can Still Picnic is a brand new trick in town – a loose collective of artists, musicians, writers, provocateurs, poets, aesthetes and facilitators,’ proclaims DIY maverick Douglas McIntyre, who also runs indie record label Creeping Bent. The List needs to know more. When and why did you start We Can Still Picnic? ‘We Can Still Picnic was born in Glasgow on 10/10/10. It was started to amuse ourselves and challenge the residing orthodoxy and general malaise enveloping the city.’ Do you have a label manifesto? ‘The stated aim is to stimulate/manipulate/agitate. Social interaction is high on the agenda; all uptight and designed to thrill.’ Can you tell us about your output to date? ‘The first two albums by The Nectarine No 9, originally released on the Postcard label: both their debut (A Sea With Three Stars) and its follow up (Saint Jack) have been unavailable for a number of years, so it is our pleasure to release them in digital format. We’ve started a monthly WCSP club on the last Saturday of every month in Mono, Glasgow. We are interested in intervention in any media, so will be presenting visual and audio ideas across a range of formats.’ Would you say there’s any common thread that runs through your productions? ‘We share ideological and artistic ground with Mao, Marx, Marc and Godard. We aim to disappoint.’ What are your goals for WCSP? ‘Our goals are to get loaded and have a good time, as Peter Fonda once said. WCSP is a communications and design company operating across multiple platforms. We’ve started our club and radio show; our next goal is to distribute WCSP pamphlets which will feature musings on everything from Yves Klein to Sun Ra to Boards of Canada.’ What records are coming up? ‘We’re currently working with a group called POST – they’re a kind of modernist take on [Eno’s] Here Come the Warm Jets meets Arthur Russell’s disco material. POST are as interested in design and art as they are music. We’ll be packaging and releasing audio by POST later in the year.’ (Nicola Meighan) ■ Vic Godard (above) & Subway Sect/Sexual Objects/Wake the President at Accies Club, Glasgow, Fri 11 Mar; WCSP club at Mono, Glasgow present: Monochrome Set/Wake the President/Spectorbullets/POST, Sat 26 Mar.

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The Captain’s Rest, 185 Great Western Road, 332 7304. 8pm. £tbc. Quirky saxdriven sounds from Zoobizaretta. ■ Vic Godard & Subway Sect and The Sexual Objects The Accies Club, Helensburgh Drive Jordanhill. 8pm. £10. Punk-pop pioneer and sometime Postcard Records-signed artist Godard, supported by Davy Henderson’s (of Fire Engines) Sexual Objects. Plus Wake the President. ■ Seerauber Jenny, The Rudiments and Blank Canvas King

Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £5. Duo whose name means ‘Pirate Jenny’, comprising Brighton-based Fran Barker and ex-Mint Royal man Neil Claxton from Mint Royale. FREE The Do or Dies, Ghosts of Progress and Audio: Model Bloc+, 117 Bath Street, 574 6066. 9pm. Free before 11pm. Raffish indie troupe from London town. FREE The Hardy Souls, Switchback Road, The Dirty Suits and Shaun Philbin Slouch, 203–5

Bath Street, 221 5518. 9pm. Local indie rockers. ■ Terror Bird, Golden Grrrls and Tangles The 13th Note Café/Bar, 50–60 King Street, 553 1638. 9pm. £tbc. Piano/synth-led dramatic indie pop from LA, supported by fuzzy C86 sounds from the Golden Grrrls trio.

Radioactive!

■ Y’All is Fantasy Island, Loch Awe and Two Wings Sneaky Pete’s,

73 Cowgate, 225 1757. 7pm. £tbc. Stripped-down melancholy set from Falkirk’s Y’All is Fantasy Island at their final show. FREE Martin Andrews Whiski, 119 High Street, 556 3095. 10pm. See Fri 4.

Stirling FREE The Acoustic Bar – Factory Records Night Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, 01786 274000. 7pm. Free night of acoustic music by local acts, drinks promos and more.

Saturday 12

Glasgow FREE The MeatMen Maggie May’s, 60 Trongate, 548 1350. 6pm. See Sat 5. ■ Blue Sky Archives, SAFARI, Poor Things and Little Fire Stereo,

20-28 Renfield Lane, 222 2254. 7pm. £5. Launch of the Saraseto Records compilation Everywhere You Are with set from some of the featured bands. ■ Buffalo Tom and Stevie & the Moon Òran Mór, 731–735 Great Western Road, 357 6200. 7pm. £15. Return of the rootsy/grungey/indie rockers from Boston, who made many a grown man cry in the 90s. ■ Eye’s Own, Coup D’Etat, Silverscreen and Calum Jarvie O2

Academy 2, 121 Eglinton Street, 0844 477 2000. 7pm. £6. Live music. ■ Mike Posner and Talay Riley O2 ABC2, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £10. Rap/rock crossover dude from Detroit. With support from new R&B contender Talay Riley who has written songs for Chipmunk, Justin Bieber and JLS. ■ Boyzone SECC, Finnieston Quay, 0844 395 4000. 7.30pm. £35.50. The Irish boy band return with their ballads and pop hits, this time touring new album ‘Brother’, recorded in tribute to late member Stephen Gately. ■ Mellifluous Nice’n’Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. 7.30pm. £tbc. Five-piece alt.rock/pop-punk band from Dumbarton. ■ Maggie Reilly Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 552 4267. 7.45pm. £11–£15 (£7–£11). See Fri 11. ■ Barbara Dickson Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 8pm. £22.50–£25. See Thu 10. ■ Penguins Kill Polar Bears, Little Yellow Ukuleles, The Darien Venture and Verse Metrics Captain’s

Rest, 185 Great Western Road, 332 7304. 8pm. £5. Post-rock mixing grunge, heavy rock and pop influences from PKPB.

■ James Owen Fender, Jonathan Carr and Brian Cattigan King Tut’s

Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £5. Another likely lad London troubadour in the Jack Peñate mould. Fender is 24 and originally from Leeds.

■ RPZ & Wrong Island Present Den Haan Stereo, 20–28 Renfield

■ Abrasive Wheels, Prairie Dugz and We Free Men Ivory Blacks, 56

Lane, 222 2254. 11pm–3am. £6–£7. Brilliantly seedy Glasgow electro-disco duo Den Haan launch their new LP Gods From Outer Space, with DJ support from David Barbarossa (Hung Up!), Teamy (Wrong Island) and RPZ and Death Disco resident Hushpuppy.

Oswald Street, 248 4114. 9pm. £9. Punk veterans from Leeds. ■ Aucan The 13th Note Café/Bar, 50–60 King Street, 553 1638. 9pm. £tbc. A synthesis of digital and acoustic, melody and dissonance from Italy’s Aucan. FREE The Fortunate Sons 1901 Bar and Bistro, 1534 Pollockshaws Road. 9pm. Harmonious Glaswegian bluesmeisters. FREE Revelry Thieves Slouch, 203–5 Bath Street, 221 5518. 9pm. Indie. FREE Your Loyal Subjects and Vakunoht Bloc+, 117 Bath Street, 574 6066. 11pm. Free before 11pm. Edinburgh alt.rock duo and progressive space rock sounds.

Edinburgh

■ Black International Wee Red Bar,

Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, 229 1442. 7pm. £tbc. Post-punk and alt.rock. Album launch party with support acts tbc. ■ Iron & Wine The HMV Picture House, 31 Lothian Road, 0844 847 1740. 7pm. £15.50. Beardy indie folk troubadour whose voice graced the Garden State soundtrack. ■ The Mystery Girls Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8–16 Morrison Street, 228 9393. 7pm. £4. Punk rock from The Mystery Girls who play from their debut album

Edinburgh FREE Bruncheon! Featuring The Sound of Muesli Out of the Blue Drill

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www.list.co.uk/music Hall, 30–36 Dalmeny Street, Leith, 555 7100. 11.30am–3pm. Brunch and live music plus your choice of breakfast, traditional or continental. FREE William Douglas The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. See Sat 5. FREE Discopolis Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, 229 1442. 7pm. Haunting electro pop. ■ Fitzroy Soul, The Heirs of Dust and Missing Cat Sneaky Pete’s, 73

Cowgate, 225 1757. 7pm. £tbc. Psychout blues electronica from the Edinburgh trio. ■ Plastic Animals, Vendor Defender and Cancel the Astronauts Cabaret Voltaire, 36–38

Blair Street, 220 6176. 7pm. £4. Heavy alternative rock triptych. ■ Yrock Presents Electric Circus, 36–39 Market Street, 226 4224. 7pm. £tbc. Local band showcase with acts tbc. ■ Vic Godard & Subway Sect and The Sexual Objects Citrus Club, 40–42 Grindlay Street, 622 7086. 7.30pm. £10. See Fri 11. ■ Official Vic Godard Aftershow Party Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8-16

Morrison Street, 228 9393. 10.30pm–3am. £5. With sets by Spectorbullets, Shock & Awe and Sam Barber & the Outcasts.

Sunday 13

Glasgow

■ Ben Poole Band The Ferry, 25

Anderston Quay, 01698 360085. 7pm. £8 in advance; £9 on the night; £21.95 with early dinner at 5pm. See Sat 12. ■ Lazarus AD and Bonded By Blood Ivory Blacks, 56 Oswald Street, 248 4114. 7pm. £7. Groove metal band from Wisconsin. ■ Part Wind Part Wolf, Matt Norris & the Moon and Neoviolet

Music

Captain’s Rest, 185 Great Western Road, 332 7304. 7pm. £5. Indie folk bill. ■ Yashin and Jumpsuit Apparatus The Garage, 490 Sauchiehall Street, 332 1120. 7pm. £10. Funeral for a Friendstyle emo rock. ■ Boyzone SECC, Finnieston Quay, 0844 395 4000. 7.30pm. £35.50. See Sat 12. ■ The State Broadcasters, Vinny Peculiar and Loudon Nice’n’Sleazy,

421 Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. 7.30pm. £6. Scottish Americana outfit, promoting their new album The Ship and the Iceberg. ■ Mike Dignam and Kevin Maguire King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8pm. £7. Acoustic singer/songwriter from Preston. ■ Misconduct, Same Old Story, Shields Up and Flags Raised The

13th Note Café/Bar, 50–60 King Street, 553 1638. 9pm. £tbc. Wreckin’ Pit night of punk action with two Swedish bands heading up the bill.

Edinburgh FREE Spark! Creativity Showcase The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. See Sun 6. ■ Barbara Dickson Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13–29 Nicolson Street, 529 6000. 7.30pm. £25.50 (£24). See Thu 10. ■ Carus Thompson Band The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £7 (£5). Australian singer-songwriter on his European tour promoting new album Caravan.

Monday 14

Glasgow

■ Skepta and P Money O2 ABC2,

330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £9.50. Over-14s show. Tottenham MC who is part of the Roll Deep crew.

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APRIL ■ Jaguar Skills

Arches, Glasgow, 1 Apr. ■ Nas & Damien Marley O2 Academy,

Glasgow, 1 Apr. ■ Peter, Bjorn & John Stereo,

Glasgow, 1 Apr. ■ Rumer Queen’s

Hall, Edinburgh, 1 Apr. ■ Errors

Nice’n’Sleazy, Glasgow, 2 Apr. ■ Heather Peace

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, 2 Apr.

■ Dum Dum Girls

■ Marcus Foster Captain’s Rest, Glasgow, 9 Apr; Sneaky Pete’s Edinburgh, 10 Apr. ■ Kate Nash Cabaret

■ Tom McRae

■ Jamiroquai SECC, ■ Big Country HMV

■ Little Comets Oran Mor, Glasgow, 8 May.

Picture House, Edinburgh, 21 Apr.

■ Josh Ritter & The Royal Family Liquid

■ N-Dubz SECC,

Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, 13 Apr; Playhouse, Edinburgh, 15 Apr.

■ The Wanted SECC:

■ Saxon O2 ABC,

Glasgow, 14 Apr.

■ Adele O2 ABC,

Glasgow, 15 Apr.

■ Clare Maguire Oran Mor, Glasgow, 15 Apr. ■ Kassidy Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 15 Apr. ■ Steve Cradock

Tut’s, Glasgow, 21 Apr. Glasgow, 21 Apr.

■ Tim Booth Oran

Mor, Glasgow, 21 Apr. ■ The Boy Will Drown Classic Grand,

Glasgow, 22 Apr. ■ Trey Songz O2

ABC, Glasgow, 22 Apr. ■ My Passion Arches,

Glasgow, 23 Apr.

■ Bring me The Horizon O2 Academy,

Glasgow, 24 Apr. ■ Glasvegas HMV Picture House, Edinburgh, 24 Apr; O2 Academy, Glasgow, 25 Apr.

King Tut’s, Glasgow, 16 Apr.

■ Best Coast Arches,

■ Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Usher Hall,

■ David Guetta

Glasgow, 27 Apr.

Edinburgh, 16 Apr. ■ Katy Perry SECC,

■ Underoath Garage,

■ Kassidy O2 ABC,

■ Kyuss O2 ABC,

■ . . . And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead and Rival Schools

Glasgow, 4 Apr.

■ Bowling For Soup (acoustic) Liquid

Room, Edinburgh, 5 Apr. ■ The Vaccines O2

Glasgow, 16 Apr.

■ And So I Watched From Afar Oran Mor, Glasgow, 9 May. ■ Katie Melua Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 9 May. ■ James Boyce Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 11 May. ■ Eric Clapton

SECC, Glasgow, 12 May. ■ Rolo Tomassi

Stereo, Glasgow, 12 May. ■ 808 State O2

Glasgow, 28 Apr.

MAY ■ Panic! At the Disco Garage,

■ Whitechapel

Cathouse, Glasgow, 8 Apr.

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■ Lykke Li Arches,

Glasgow, 18 Apr.

■ Katy B Arches,

Glasgow, May 5.

■ The National Corn Exchange, Edinburgh, 23 Aug.

SEPTEMBER ■ Arcade Fire

Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, 1 Sep. ■ Brian Wilson Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 11 Sep. ■ Nigel Kennedy

SECC: Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, 19 Sep. ■ Adele Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 24 Sep; O2 Academy, Glasgow, 25 Sep.

OCTOBER

Glasgow, 16 Jun.

Glasgow, 14 Jun.

■ Neal Morse Arches, Glasgow, 18 Jun.

■ Rihanna SECC,

Glasgow, 10 & 11 Oct. ■ The Specials

■ Take That

■ BB King Playhouse, Edinburgh, 26 Jun.

■ Katy Perry SECC,

■ Kings of Leon

Murrayfield, Edinburgh, 26 Jun.

■ Within Temptation

SECC, Glasgow, 19 May.

Barrowland, Glasgow, 20 May.

Tut’s, Glasgow, 4 May.

Glasgow, 20 Aug.

■ James Boyce The Arches, Glasgow, 18 May.

■ Peter Doherty

■ The Lines King

■ Dolly Parton SECC,

■ Chase & Status O2 Academy, Glasgow, 21 Oct.

■ The View

■ Beady Eye Corn Exchange, Edinburgh, 18 Apr.

Glasgow, 10 Jun.

AUGUST

SECC, Glasgow, 18 Oct.

6 Apr.

Oran Mor, Glasgow, 7 Apr.

Glasgow, 9 Jun.

Glasgow, 20 Jul.

■ Bon Jovi

■ Funeral Party Oran Mor, Glasgow, 19 May; Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 20 May.

■ The Low Anthem

■ Journey, Foreigner and Styx SECC,

■ Iron Maiden SECC,

■ Niki & The Dove Arches, Glasgow, 17 May.

■ Duran Duran

■ Secret Sisters Oran Mor, Glasgow, 3 May.

JUNE

■ Whitesnake SECC,

■ Explosions in the Sky HMV Picture House, 15 May.

Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, 3 May.

Room, Edinburgh, 7 Apr.

Glasgow, 29 May.

8-10 Jul.

Ness, 11-13 Jun.

■ Olly Murs SECC:

■ Carl Barat Liquid

■ The Mountain Goats King Tut’s,

■ T in the Park feat Arctic Monkeys, Foo Fighters and Coldplay Balado, Fife,

■ RockNess feat Kasabian, Chemical Brothers and Paolo Nutini Dores, Loch

■ Brother King Tut’s,

Barrowland, Glasgow, 6 & 7 Apr.

■ Fleet Foxes Corn Exchange, Edinburgh, 29 May.

■ Cascada O2 ABC,

Glasgow, 14 May.

Glasgow, 2 May.

■ Airbourne Toxic Event QMU, Glasgow,

■ Brother Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, 29 May.

■ Rush SECC,

Garage, Glasgow, 17 Apr.

ABC, Glasgow, 5 Apr.

Glasgow, 26 May.

■ Elton John SECC,

■ Devlin Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 19 May.

Glasgow, 17 Apr.

■ Swedish House Mafia Barrowland,

Academy, Glasgow, 14 May.

■ Metronomy Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, 25 Apr.

Braehead Arena, Glasgow, 27 Apr.

Glasgow, 4 Apr.

■ Mike & The Mechanics SECC:

■ The Phoenix Foundation Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, 25 May.

■ The Dears King

■ I’m From Barcelona Arches,

Glasgow, 25 May.

■ Wild Beasts Oran Mor, Glasgow, 6 May.

Arches, Glasgow, 11 Apr.

Room, Edinburgh, 12 Apr.

■ Twin Atlantic

■ The Alarm O2 ABC,

Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, 25 May.

Glasgow, 20 Apr.

SECC: Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, 11 Apr.

■ Noah & the Whale Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 5 May. Barrowland, Glasgow, 6 May.

■ Russell Watson

■ Razorlight Corn

■ Faithless O2 Academy, Glasgow, 4 Apr.

■ Eli ‘Paperboy’ Reed Arches,

Glasgow, 20 Apr.

Glasgow, 13 Apr.

■ Cloud Control King Tut’s, Glasgow, 4 Apr.

SECC: Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, 19 Apr.

Voltaire, Edinburgh, 10 Apr.

Stereo, Glasgow, 3 Apr. Exchange, Edinburgh, 3 Apr.

■ Paul Rodgers

■ Queens of the Stone Age O2 Academy, Glasgow, 20 May. ■ The Dodos Arches,

Glasgow, 21 May.

■ Villagers Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 23 May.

Murrayfield, Edinburgh, 22 Jun. Hampden Park, Glasgow, 22 & 23 Jun.

NOVEMBER Glasgow, 3 & 4 Nov.

Barrowland, Glasgow, 10 Nov. ■ Yes SECC: Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, 12 Nov. ■ Engelbert Humperdink SECC:

■ Rob Zombie Corn

Exchange, Edinburgh, 30 Jun.

JULY

Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, 18 Nov. ■ Rihanna SECC,

Glasgow, 23 Nov.

DECEMBER

■ JLS Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, 1 Jul.

■ Jools Holland

■ neil Diamond

■ Mogwai

Hampden, Glasgow, 2 Jul.

SECC, Glasgow, 2 & 3 Dec. Barrowland, Glasgow, 22 Dec.

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Music ROCK&POP ■ Anny Celsi & Nelson Bragg and Duncan Maitland Black Sparrow, 241

North Street, 221 5530. 8pm. £tbc. LAbased singer/songwriter who has attracted comparisons to Aimee Mann and Lucinda Williams. ■ FOUND and S-Type Captain’s Rest, 185 Great Western Road, 332 7304. 8pm. £tbc. Album launch gig for Edinburgh’s experimental pop troupe with acoustic, samplers and laptop setup. See preview, page 80. ■ Michael Simons Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, 42 Otago Lane, 357 4524. 8pm. £2. See Mon 7. FREE Blochestra Bloc+, 117 Bath Street, 574 6066. 9pm. See Mon 7. FREE Fox Gut Daata Mono, 12 Kings Court, King Street, 553 2400. 9pm. Glitch-hop sounds.

Seefeel with Konx-om-Pax

Ladywell Way, Musselburgh, 665 2240. 7.30pm. £15 (£13). John Hylton gives a true-to-life performance as the pop wonder Neil Diamond, accompanied by his eight-piece band. Featuring all the songs from Diamond’s Jazz Singer album, as well as a selection of other hits. FREE Hailey Beavis Nobles Bar, 44a Constitution Street Leith, 629 7215. 8.30pm. See Thu 3.

Edinburgh

■ Gogol Bordello The HMV Picture House, 31 Lothian Road, 0844 847 1740. 7pm. £17.50. Gypsy punk band whose frontman Eugene Hutz was one of the stars of the Liev Schreiber-directed film Everything is Illuminated and also frugged with Madonna at Live Earth.

Friday 18

Glasgow

and SECC, ✽ Finnieston Quay, 0844 395 4000. 6.30pm. £28.50. Bonkers Bobby Primal Scream

■ People Places Maps, Coup d’Etat, Deliver Me Sneaky Pete’s, 73

Cowgate, 225 1757. 7pm. £4 in advance; more on the door. Headlined by Dunfermline’s folk popsters People Places Maps.

Glasgow

■ Elbow and Villagers SECC, Finnieston Quay, 477 3500. 6.30pm. £27.50. Strangely uplifting indie miserablists from Manchester back on a victory lap after their Mercury Music Prize win with ‘The Seldom Seen Kid’. ■ Cat’s Eyes St Andrews in the Square, 1 St Andrews Square, 559 5902. 7pm. £12.50. New outfit featuring Horrors frontman Faris Badwan in collaboration with classically trained soprano and multi-instrumentalist Rachel Zeffira. ■ Cherry Ghost and Drive Drive Faster Òran Mór, 731–735 Great Western Road, 357 6200. 7pm. £11. Over-14s show. Uplifting indie epics in the spirit of fellow northerners Elbow and Richard Hawley, who hit big with People Help the People. ■ My Ruin Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, 847 0820. 7pm. £11. Over-14s show. Mouthy grrrl rapper Tairrie B rages hard in dark horror rock mode. ■ Ill Nino, Breed 77 and Static Cult King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8pm. £12.50. Over-14s show. NY-based Latino metalheads with support from kindred Gibraltan band. ■ Strawberry Ocean Sea, Carnivores, Run from Red and Phil Feenan Captain’s Rest, 185 Great

Seefeel marked their return, after a 14-year pause, with a special performance for Warp Records’ 20th birthday in Paris last year. The gig was mesmerising enough for Warp’s co-founder Steve Beckett to corner them when they came off-stage and ask them to make a record, which they did. Seefeel came out last month on Warp, and is full of oddly beautiful, unsettlingly creepy electronica. Support comes from Glasgow’s Konx-om-Pax, aka digital artist Tom Scholefield who’s just self-released his first album on Display Copy, featuring Stuart Braithwaite. ■ The Art School, Glasgow, Mon 21 Mar. ■ The Believers Brel, 39–43 Ashton

Lane, 342 4966. 7.30pm. £9. Old school country with a punky edge from Seattleites Craig Aspen and Cynthia Frazzini.

■ Siobhan Wilson, Andrew Lindsay and Coat Hooks

Nice’n’Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. 7.30pm. £tbc. Franco-Scottish singer/songwriter headlines. ■ Tyvek and Black Jash Captain’s Rest, 185 Great Western Road, 332 7304. 8pm. £6. Detroit band who have been described as ‘the Cale line-up of the Velvet Underground being tortured by a cheap synthesizer’. ■ Toploader and 4 Day Weekend King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £10. Remember the 90s? Crazy times. And these guys were right there with their middle of the road piano pop singalongs.

Western Road, 332 7304. 8pm. £5. Warm-up show for the release of the weareglasgow compilation. ■ Reveille, Eternal Fags and Mr Peppermint The 13th Note Café/Bar, 50–60 King Street, 553 1638. 9pm. £tbc. Noise rock bill.

Edinburgh

Street, 226 4224. 7.30pm. £5. Krautrocking duo Birdhead are backed by the gypsy-country sounds of Emelle and DJ Kris Wasabi keeps everyone dancing after the fact. ■ Bourne to Brew The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £8 (£6). Mercurial soundscapes with blasts of piano improvisation and a mix of soothing folk, urban funk and free jazz.

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Raekwon The Liquid Room, 9c

Victoria Street, 225 2564. 7pm. £14. Live solo show from the Wu-Tang Clan rapper. See preview, page 80.

Wednesday 16

Glasgow

■ Clyde 1 Entertains . . . O2

Academy, 121 Eglinton Street, 0844 395 4005. 7pm. £17.50. Gala evening to herald the arrival of this year’s Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival, with local lads Bruce Devlin and Scott Agnew providing the laughs, ably assisted by Canadian Stewart Mock the Week Francis. Rock’n’roll thrills come from Dundee’s The View and Glasgow’s hotly tipped Kassidy. 96 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

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■ Real Diamond – The Jazz Singer Tour Brunton Theatre,

✽

Tuesday 15

important Mancunian indie band. They’ve got the cheekbones and haircuts at any rate. The Phantom Band and FOUND Cabaret Voltaire, 36–38 Blair Street, 220 6176. 7pm. £12. Glasgow’s compelling Krautfolk ensemble The Phantom Band return playing tracks from latest album The Wants. See preview, page 80.

■ Emma’s Imagination Cabaret

Voltaire, 36–38 Blair Street, 220 6176. 7pm. £5. Whimsical Scottish singersongwriter Emma Gillespie, who won Sky 1’s Must Be The Music talent search.

■ Birdhead, Emelle, the Young Spooks Electric Circus, 36–39 Market

Thursday 17

Glasgow

■ A Band Called Quinn Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, 847 0820. 7pm. £tbc. See Sun 6. ■ Beholder and Achren Ivory Blacks, 56 Oswald Street, 248 4114. 7pm. £7. Trad metal.

■ The Chariot and My Child My Bride The Cathouse, 15 Union Street,

248 6606. 7pm. £10. Over-14s show. Christian hardcore metal band headline. ■ Chase & Status O2 ABC, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £15. Live show from the hard drum & bass duo with MC Rage and Giles Walker. Support from upcoming Scottish singer Yasmin and Red Light. ■ Stiff Little Fingers Barrowland, 244 Gallowgate, 552 4601. 7pm. £16.50. Over-14s show. If it’s St Patrick’s Day, it must be Ireland’s favourite delinquent punk sons with their annual Barrowland gig. ■ Andrea Heins Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, 42 Otago Lane, 357 4524. 8pm. £2. Canadian singer/songwriter on guitar and auto-harp. ■ Bourne to Brew The Glasgow Art Club, 185 Bath Street, 248 5210. 8pm. £8 (£6). See Wed 16.

■ Hey! Alaska, Lights Out Dresden, City of Statues and Lions

Captain’s Rest, 185 Great Western Road, 332 7304. 8pm. £4. Mix of pop punk, hardcore and rock. ■ Jack Townes King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8pm. £5. Live music. ■ Clueless and Neon Hero Bloc+, 117 Bath Street, 574 6066. 9pm. Free before 11pm. Dutch band punting a melodic US college rock sound. ■ Debrasco Slouch, 203–5 Bath Street, 221 5518. 9pm. Alt.rock and post-punk sounds.

Edinburgh

■ Lost in Audio Electric Circus, 36–39 Market Street, 226 4224. Times tbc. £5 (£4). Hard-edged indie packed with guitar hooks as LiA launch their new EP. FREE Henry Ibbs The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. See Thu 3. ■ The Heartbreaks Sneaky Pete’s, 73 Cowgate, 225 1757. 7pm. £6 in advance; more on the door. Hailed as the next

RTX

Gillespie and his band of tea-drinking rock’n’rollers play their classic album Screamadelica on this 20th anniversary tour. Don’t fight it, feel it. See preview, page 79. ■ Zodiac Mindwarp O2 ABC2, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 6.30pm. £13. The return of Mötley Crüe’s favourite band – we’re not sure if that is a compliment or not – with new single ‘White Trash’. ■ Arthouse, Project Orion, Vickie Paxton, Calum Wilson and My Name is a Dirty Word O2 Academy

2, 121 Eglinton Street, 0844 477 2000. 7pm. £6. The headliners ‘aim to save you from rock mediocrity’. FREE Diana Schad The Living Room, 150 St Vincent Street, 229 0607. 7pm. See Fri 4. ■ Winner Takes It All Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846. 7.30pm. £15–£17 (£15). A double-bill of tribute-based musical magic, featuring the musics of (respectively) the Bee Gees and Abba. ■ The Black Hand Gang, Wagon Rebellion and 32 Miles to Breakfast Captain’s Rest, 185 Great

Western Road, 332 7304. 8pm. £tbc. Raw urban blues and country rock in a Band of Horses/Kings of Leon vein from BHG. ■ Kast off Kinks The Ferry, 25 Anderston Quay, 01698 360085. 8pm. £13.50 in advance; £15 on the night; £27.45 with early dinner at 6pm. Not quite a tribute band as the Kast off Kinks feature former members of The Kinks from through the years, including original drummer Mick Avory. ■ One More Time . . . By Request

Mitchell Theatre, 6 Granville Street, 353 8000. 8pm. £12.50. Tommy Reid sings hits from the Sinatra Song Book with backing from Greenock’s 16-piece Capitol Big Band and the Reid Sisters. Proceeds go to Cancer Research. ■ Sondura, Fireproof Match and Augusta Fireball King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £5. London-based melodic metal band headlines. FREE The Delivery Slouch, 203–5 Bath Street, 221 5518. 9pm. Live music. ■ From Paris To Prison Bloc+, 117 Bath Street, 574 6066. 11pm. Free before 11pm; £2 after. Local alt.rock trio head up this Barmellodie night.

Edinburgh

■ Bound to Perdition, Deadwake,

Neon Cougar Sneaky Pete’s, 73 Cowgate, 225 1757. 7pm. £2. Raucous death metals from BtP with 80s glam hair from Neon Cougar. ■ Edinburgh Eagles Fundraiser

Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8–16 Morrison Street, 228 9393. 7pm. £4. Fundraiser for ice hockey club, bands tbc.

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Music ROCK&POP ■ Metallica UK Studio 24, 24–26

Calton Road, 558 3758. 7pm. £10. Tribute to James Hetfield’s hirsute metallers. ■ Scrap Brain and Sidelock Cabaret Voltaire, 36–38 Blair Street, 220 6176. 7pm. £6. Youth Rock night featuring screamo troop Sidelock. FREE The Wildhouse Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, 229 1442. 7pm. Eclectic Collective evening. FREE Martin Andrews Whiski, 119 High Street, 556 3095. 10pm. See Fri 4.

Saturday 19

Glasgow FREE The MeatMen Maggie May’s, 60 Trongate, 548 1350. 6pm. See Sat 5. The Babies Stereo, 20–28 Renfield Lane, 222 2254. 7pm. £7.50 in advance; £9 on the night. Vivian Girls frontwoman Cassie Ramone and Woods bassist Kevin Morley join forces in this lo-fi supergroup. The Phantom Band Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, 847 0820. 7pm. £12. See Thu 17. ■ The Revolt and The Clock O2 Academy 2, 121 Eglinton Street, 0844 477 2000. 7pm. £6. Originals inspired by 60s and 70s rock’n’roll. ■ Shayne Ward O2 ABC, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £25. The 2005 X Factor winner is Up Close And Personal on this tour. So he’s singing especially for you. Yes, you. ■ The Twilight Singers The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, 565 1000. 7pm. £14. American alt.rockers fronted by exAfghan Whigs vocalist Greg Dulli, return after a five-year break.

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Small Ads

■ Nodzzz, The Mantles, She’s Hit and Mickey Gloss Nice’n’Sleazy, 421

Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. 7.30pm. £5. Garagey indie onslaught from She’s Hit.

■ Rollermania – The Musical Story of the Bay City Rollers

Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846. 7.30pm. £16.50–£18.50. See Thu 17. ■ Westlife and Wonderland SECC, Finnieston Quay, 01667 404615. 7.30pm. £40.50. More stool-bound balladry from the boy band who refuse to die. With support from MOR girl band managed by Westlife’s Shane. ■ Are You Experienced? The Ferry, 25 Anderston Quay, 01698 360085. 8pm. £10.50 in advance; £12 on the night; £24.45 early dinner at 6pm. A tribute to the mighty Jimi Hendrix formed in 1996 by John Campbell. The show makes the most of Campbell’s visual resemblance with full stage costumes and stage antics. ■ Crystal Fighters Captain’s Rest, 185 Great Western Road, 332 7304. 8pm. £7. East London ensemble updating the folk music of the Basque region on synthesizers. As awkward a blend as it sounds. ■ Metallica UK and Firebrand Super Rock Ivory Blacks, 56 Oswald Street, 248 4114. 8pm. £10. Tribute to the mighty metal behemoths Metallica. ■ Atomgevitter, Trees of Sores, Filthpact and Clocked Out The 13th

Note Café/Bar, 50–60 King Street, 553 1638. 8.30pm. £5. Thrash and hardcore sounds at the launch of Atomgevitter’s debut album Thrash Ritual. Free copy of album included in the entry price.

■ Glen Matlock & the Philistines, Tragic City Thieves and Punk Jock

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■ Westlife and Wonderland SECC, Finnieston Quay, 01667 404615. 7.30pm. £40.50. See Sat 19. ■ Funeral For A Friend King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 01382 228496. 8pm. £15. Taking the emotional drive and melodic heart of emo, the gut-driven power of rock and the work ethic of hardcore. With support from Rise to Remain and Tiger Please. ■ Marshan and Dead Otter The 13th Note Café/Bar, 50–60 King Street, 553 1638. 9pm. £tbc. Marshan are self-styled ‘purveyors of the desperation blues’.

Edinburgh

19a West Register Street, 556 7060. 7pm. £6. A night of acoustica and indie including Nicky Carder’s band Neoviolet.

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FREE William Douglas The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. See Sat 5. ■ Atom of Amber Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, 229 1442. 7pm. £tbc. Rock and punk. ■ The Fillers The Liquid Room, 9c Victoria Street, 225 2564. 7pm. £10. Killers tribute act. ■ Funeral For A Friend The Bongo Club, Moray House, 37 Holyrood Road, 01382 228496. 7pm. £15. Taking the emotional drive and melodic heart of emo, the gut-driven power of rock and the hardworking ethic of hardcore. ■ Guns 4 Roses Studio 24, 24–26 Calton Road, 558 3758. 7pm. £10. Tribute to Axl and co, and they promise to show up on time. ■ Pyramidion and Homunculus Sneaky Pete’s, 73 Cowgate, 225 1757. 7pm. £tbc. Psych jams from Pyramidion with the beautifully-named Homunculus. ■ Seven Deadly Sins Cabaret Voltaire, 36–38 Blair Street, 220 6176. 7pm. £6. Raw indie and classic pop from singer-songwriter Alex Moran and his Seven Deadly Sins (more acts tbc). ■ We Luv Musik The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, 556 7060. 8pm. £tbc. The best new and established acts (live up tbc).

Sunday 20

Glasgow

■ Glasgow Thrash Bash II: Unfinished Business Stereo, 20–28

Renfield Lane, 222 2254. 2.30pm. £6 in advance. Thrash metal all-dayer. Line-up includes Adrenicide, Virus, Circle of Tyrants, Amok, Citizen Death, Genetic Mutation, Thrashist Regime, Strike Offensive and Psychoanalysis. ■ Marseille and Neil Buchanan Art Attack Ivory Bar & Restaurant, 2–4 Camphill Avenue, 636 0223. 7pm. £7.50. Kick ass old school rock quintet from Liverpool. ■ Matt Anderson The Ferry, 25 Anderston Quay, 01698 360085. 7pm. £10 in advance; £12 on the night; £23.95 with early dinner at 5pm. Sprawling blues, roots and rock player with mournful, soulful voice.

■ Silverstein, There For Tomorrow and While She Sleeps Òran Mór,

731–735 Great Western Road, 357 6200. 7pm. £12.50. Over-14s show. A distillation of hardcore, punk and emo from this Canadian five-piece. ■ Sonata Arctica The Garage, 490 Sauchiehall Street, 332 1120. 7pm. £15. Over-14s show. Power metal from Finland, where they know a thing or two about such things.

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King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £10. The bloke who wrote most of the Sex Pistols’ tunes tours with his new band. Note rescheduled date. FREE Run, Lucky and Free Slouch, 203–5 Bath Street, 221 5518. 9pm. Live music. FREE Whisky River 1901 Bar and Bistro, 1534 Pollockshaws Road. 9pm. Footstomping rock, soul and blues from Yoker band. Hercules & Love Affair The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, 565 1000. 11pm. £14 (£7 half-price pass if you sign up to Death Disco mailing list on Arches website.). Nouveau disco troupe from Brooklyn. See Clubs preview, page 50. ■ Late Night Fiction Bloc+, 117 Bath Street, 574 6066. 11pm. Free before 11pm. Hardcore and emo sounds.

■ The Little Yellow Ukuleles, The Riveras, Ten84 and Glasgow Lights Nice’n’Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall

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Street, 333 0900. 7.30pm. £4. Mary’s Meals fundraiser. ■ The Primitives The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, 565 1000. 7.30pm. £10. The 80s jangling indie band get their peroxide on once more.

Edinburgh FREE The Hermitage and James Metcalfe Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, 229 1442. 7pm. Acoustic night.

■ Neoviolet, Dan Gillan Band and Jump Press A The Voodoo Rooms,

■ Trapped in Kansas, Pensioner, Carson Wells, Aviation For Kids

Sneaky Pete’s, 73 Cowgate, 225 1757. 7pm. £3. Math rock and jazz inspired indie from TIK.

Monday 21

Glasgow

■ The Script SECC, Finnieston Quay,

0844 395 4000. 6.30pm. £25. Blandly mainstream indie pop from Dublin. One for Maroon 5/Snow Patrol fans. ■ The Charlatans Acoustic Òran Mór, 731–735 Great Western Road, 357 6200. 7pm. £12.50. Tim Burgess and Mark Collins of The Charlatans perform an acoustic set. Kit and Divorce Stereo, 20–28 Renfield Lane, 222 2254. 7pm. £5. Lo-fi noise pop from Oakland, California supported by Glaswegian noiseniks. ■ The Maine and Never Shout Never The Garage, 490 Sauchiehall Street, 332 1120. 7pm. £11. Over-14s show. Pop-punk five-piece from Arizona. ■ The Pineapple Thief and Second Skin Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, 847 0820. 7pm. £10. Quartet from Somerset mixing progressive, alternative and indie rock influences. ■ Arbouretum and Hush Arbors Captain’s Rest, 185 Great Western Road, 332 7304. 8pm. £7. Psych rockers from Baltimore who play it slow and heavy on new Jung-inspired album The Gathering. ■ Michael Simons Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, 42 Otago Lane, 357 4524. 8pm. £2. See Mon 7. ■ Seefeel and Konx-om-Pax The Art School, 168 Renfrew Street, 353 4690. 8pm. £8.50. Woozy electronica soundscapes from a 90s band who sound quite comfortable next to the current likes of The xx. FREE Blochestra Bloc+, 117 Bath Street, 574 6066. 9pm. See Mon 7.

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Tuesday 22

Glasgow

■ A Day Overdue and Kids Can’t Fly Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street,

847 0820. 6.30pm. £7. Edinburgh punkpoppers headline. ■ The Abyssinians O2 ABC2, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £15. Legendary reggae act who have their roots in the 60s.

■ The Crookes, The Angles, Sonic Templars and Inner Sight King Tut’s

Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £5. Indie urchins from Sheffield.

Edinburgh

■ Daniel O’Donnell Usher Hall, Lothian Road, 228 1155. 7.30pm. £29.50–£35.50. The man with a thousand jumpers performs a selection of classic hits from his astonishingly successful easy listening records.

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Glasgow

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■ Epic 26 Cabaret Voltaire, 36–38

Blair Street, 220 6176. 7pm. £6. High energy rock mixed with electro synths. FREE Lost City Lights Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, 229 1442. 7pm. LCL describes themselves as ‘an explosion of sheer flavour’. ■ The Acid Fascists Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8–16 Morrison Street, 228 9393. 7.30pm–3am. £4. Space punk and garage rock plus support.

■ Emma’s Imagination O2 ABC2,

330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £5. See Wed 16. ■ Patrick Wolf and Rowdy Superstar Òran Mór, 731–735 Great Western Road, 357 6200. 7pm. £12.50. Folktronica urchin continues to plough his own furrow. ■ David Rovics, Gary Og and Ken O’Keefe Nice’n’Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. 7.30pm. £7. Rabblerousing folk song from David Rovics.

■ David Rovics, Deavid Ferrard

and Fiona Keenan Bannerman’s, 55 Niddry Street, 556 3254. 8pm. £8. Rabble-rousing folk song from David Rovics at this Edinburgh Stop the War benefit. FREE Martin Andrews Whiski, 119 High Street, 556 3095. 10pm. See Fri 4.

■ NSPCC Scotland Spring Concert

Mitchell Theatre, 6 Granville Street, 287 2999. 7.30pm. £8 (£5). Aspiring young performers from across West Dunbartonshire deliver an extravaganza of music and song. ■ Holy Grail and Revoker King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8pm. £7. Over-14s show. Metal bands from California and Wales. ■ Jesca Hoop Captain’s Rest, 185 Great Western Road, 332 7304. 8pm. £8. Carolina singer/songwriter who once nannied for Tom Waits. ■ Twilight Hotel The Ferry, 25 Anderston Quay, 01698 360085. 8pm. £10 in advance; £12 on the night; £23.95 with early dinner at 6pm. Talented Canadian alt roots duo, touring their third album When the Wolves Go Blind.

■ Flags Raised, Moonshine Docks, Departures and Pianosa Bloc+, 117

Bath Street, 574 6066. 9pm. Free before 11pm. Punk quadruple bill. ■ John Rush, Keiran Robinson and Suspire The Buff Club, 142 Bath Lane, 248 1777. 9pm. £4. Live music at the Buff’s regular Muso club night.

Edinburgh

■ John Grant The Liquid Room, 9c Victoria Street, 353 8000. 7pm. £15. The former Czars singer has a baritone to die for and a critically-acclaimed solo album (2010’s Queen of Denmark) under his belt. See preview, page 81. ■ Napier Live Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, 229 1442. 7pm. £3. Three bands with an affiliation to Napier university play live. ■ Steve Heron Sneaky Pete’s, 73 Cowgate, 225 1757. 7pm. £tbc. Rising Edinburgh songsmith. ■ Mark & William/Back in the USA

The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 7.30pm. £7 (students £5; children £4). A showcase of young musicians, featuring Eat Dr Ape, Sheila Who?, Mark Heavenor, Penny Black, Rory Butler and special guests. ■ Secret CDs The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, 556 7060. 7.30pm. £3. A night set up to help sell CDs by Edinburgh-based musicians. Featuring live sets from The Invisible Helpers, Augustalia, Karen Edward and Confushian. ■ Tribute to Abba – Forever

Playhouse, 18-22 Greenside Place, 0844 847 1660. 7.30pm. £23.25. Tribute to those kings and queens of pop, AnniFrid, Björn, Benny, and Agnetha.

Thursday 24

Glasgow

■ Fenech Soler, James Yuill and Alpine O2 ABC2, 330 Sauchiehall

Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £8. Melodic electro pop outfit.

■ Glamour of the Kill The Cathouse,

15 Union Street, 248 6606. 7pm. £8. 80sinfluenced metal outfit from York. ■ Brian Gatens, The Katet, The Fear and Devil May Cry

Nice’n’Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. 7.30pm. £6. Live music. ■ Madskull and The Tenemants Stereo, 20–28 Renfield Lane, 222 2254. 7.30pm. £5. Glasgow alt six-piece headline this Glasgow City Scoundrels night.

■ NSPCC Scotland Spring Concert

Mitchell Theatre, 6 Granville Street, 287 2999. 7.30pm. £8 (£5). See Wed 23.

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Saturday 26

Glasgow

■ The Despondents, The Zombie Headhunters, Eddy & The TBolts and The Jackhammers The

She can do it like a dude and she ain’t about the ch-ch-chang-chang, apparently. The winner of both the Critics’ Choice Brit Award and BBC Sound of 2011’s Poll brings her ‘dirty, dirty, dirty’, genderbending, crotch-grabbin’, radio-friendly, rant-pop swagger to town. She’ll be back in July to play at T in the Park too. (Bad news for anyone cursing that ‘Price Tag’ song, currently getting stuck in the heads of Brits across the land.) ■ 02 Academy, Glasgow, Thu 31 Mar. ■ Dr Mango & the Chickpeas

Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, 42 Otago Lane, 357 4524. 8pm. £2. Scottish and French-Canadian traditional and contemporary music. ■ Kojackson 5 featuring Speedbump The Admiral, 72a

Waterloo Street, 221 7705. 8pm. £6. Classic rock covers in aid of Action for ME.

■ Mackenzie & Swad, The Rhythm Theory, Megamega Man and Audiophiles The 13th Note Café/Bar,

50–60 King Street, 553 1638. 8pm. £tbc. Electro. ■ Munch Munch, Galoshins and Battery Face Captain’s Rest, 185 Great Western Road, 332 7304. 8pm. £5. Bristol synth-pop four-piece described as the missing link between Weezer and Broken Social Scene. ■ For Abel, Built On Tradition, Culann and Pinky Suavo King Tut’s

Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £6. Glaswegian alt.pop.

■ This Sudden Injury, A Fate Untold and Wolves at Heart Bloc+,

117 Bath Street, 574 6066. 9pm. Free before 11pm. US melodic punkinfluenced sounds.

Edinburgh

■ Run/Lucky/Free and Lost City Soul Electric Circus, 36–39 Market

Street, 226 4224. Times tbc. £5 (£4). Rachel Cormack’s Edinburgh indie act, Run/Lucky/Free were shortlisted for Radio Forth’s One to Watch last year. FREE Henry Ibbs The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. See Thu 3. ■ EdTwestival Hawke & Hunter, 12 Picardy Place, 557 0952. 7pm. £10 (£8). The Edinburgh leg of the global Twitter festival ‘celebrating the use of social media for social good’ features electro pop form Epic26, folksters Matt Norris & the Moon, Departure Lounge resident DJ Astroboy and more to be announced. FREE Hailey Beavis Nobles Bar, 44a Constitution Street Leith, 629 7215. 8.30pm. See Thu 3.

Friday 25

Glasgow

■ 32 Miles to Breakfast, Rusty Nails Band, Left Falange and

Cyster Scalpel O2 Academy 2, 121

Eglinton Street, 0844 477 2000. 7pm. £6. Altrock bill. ■ Indiecode, Lemon Party and The Edge of Noize O2 ABC2, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £6. Rolling Stones and Arctic Monkeys influences from Indiecode. ■ Josh T Pearson Stereo, 20–28 Renfield Lane, 222 2254. 7pm. £8.50. Former Lift to Experience frontman, still getting lost in his dark, epic soundscapes. ■ Three Blind Wolves and John Knox Sex Club The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, 565 1000. 7pm. £7.50. ‘Badass hillbilly rock’n’roll’ from Ross Clark’s new band. ■ Van Der Graaf Generator O2 ABC, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £17.50. Return of the veteran progressive rocker with a dark sound characterised by keyboards and saxophone. ■ Warrior Soul and Blood Drum Ivory Blacks, 56 Oswald Street, 248 4114. 7pm. £10. New York rock/punk act who reformed earlier this year. ■ The Paris Riots Nice’n’Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. 7.30pm. £6. Angular and epic indie sounds. ■ Tom McConnell City Halls: Recital Rooms, Candleriggs, 353 8000. 8pm. £10. Soulful blend of acoustic, jazz and hip-hop influences from Edinburghbased singer/songwriter at this Acoustic Affair gig. ■ Wing & A Prayer Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, 42 Otago Lane, 357 4524. 8pm. £2. Folk/blues duo. FREE The Latecomers Lauries Bar, 34 King Street, 552 7123. 8.15pm. Acoustic set of originals and classic covers. ■ Black Sun Drum Corps The 13th Note Café/Bar, 50–60 King Street, 553 1638. 9pm. £tbc. Evening of slowcore heaviosity for your delectation. FREE The George Lindsay Band 1901 Bar and Bistro, 1534 Pollockshaws Road. 9pm. Chicago blues. FREE Lynnie Carson Slouch, 203–5 Bath Street, 221 5518. 9pm. Singer/songwriter launches new EP. ■ Glasgow Podcart MixUp Mayhem Bloc+, 117 Bath Street, 574

6066. 11pm. Free before 11pm. Three high profile acts, to be confirmed, cover each other’s songs.

13th Note Café/Bar, 50–60 King Street, 553 1638. 2.30pm. £tbc. Garage pop punk rock alldayer with The Eddies, Razorblade Smile, First Step to Failure, The Fnords, Buzzbomb, The Red Eyes, Spoutmouth and Ana Trash completing the bill. FREE The MeatMen Maggie May’s, 60 Trongate, 548 1350. 6pm. See Sat 5. ■ Cee Lo Green O2 ABC, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £17.50. Over-14s show. Goodie Mob member, Gnarls Barkley singer and now a successful solo artist with an old school R&B vocal talent. ■ McFly SECC, Finnieston Quay, 0844 395 4000. 7pm. £14–£28.50. Pop with a punky edge from this sterling UK quartet who are starting to outgrow their boyband roots, if not their audience. ■ Thea Gilmore and Nigel Stonier The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, 565 1000. 7pm. £14. Thea Gilmore sings with Joan Baez, hires Tom Waits’s percussionist and Bruce Springsteen buys her albums. After ten albums, stardom beckons. ■ Obvious Outcome, The Dead Agenda, Scragfight and Natalie Pryce Nice’n’Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall

Street, 333 0900. 7.30pm. £5. Local riot grrrls Scragfight describe themselves as ‘retired female ninjas’. ■ Horse The Old Fruitmarket, Candleriggs, 353 8000. 8pm. £16.50. See Thu 10. ■ Jim Diamond City Halls: Recital Rooms, Candleriggs, 353 8000. 8pm. £16. Former member of Alexis Korner Blues Band and PhD, and longtime solo singer performs his hits. Part of the current Acoustic Affair season. ■ We Can Still Picnic Mono, 12 Kings Court, King Street, 553 2400. 8pm. £7. An evening of discord and discourse featuring a very fine line-up in the shape of urbane 80s indie popsters The Monochrome Set supported by Spectorbullets, POST and DJs Wake the President. See Label of Love, page 92. ■ Clare Maguire King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £10. Up-and-coming young singer, who has already guested on the current Streets album, and is turning heads with her dramatic voice. FREE Bootleg Wonderland MacSorley’s Music Bar, 42 Jamaica Street, 248 8581. 9pm. Guitar-based funk, soul and pop covers on the last Saturday of the month.

■ Captain Slack’s Mezzanine AllStars, Banda71 and Raj Against the Shereen Soundhaus, 47

Hydepark Street, 221 4659. 9pm. £5. Hearty 13-piece reggae band mixing warm Jamaican rhythms with a wry Scottish humour. Plus samba band and Rage Against the Machine tribute band. 3–31 March 2011 THE LIST 99

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Music ROCK&POP FREE Green Door Clinic and The Late Julys Slouch, 203–5 Bath Street, 221 5518. 9pm. Bluesy rock sounds. FREE Vendetta 1901 Bar and Bistro, 1534 Pollockshaws Road. 9pm. Indie rock covers from this Ayrshire band. ■ Laura Meyer and Always Me Me Me Bloc+, 117 Bath Street, 574 6066. 11pm. Free before 11pm. Singer/songwriter from New York.

Edinburgh

■ Amoriste Electric Circus, 36–39

Market Street, 226 4224. Times tbc. £5 in advance; £6 on the door. Uplifting London-based indie pop band. FREE The Pineapple Chunks Elvis Shakespeare, 347 Leith Walk, 561 1363. 2.30pm. Experimental indie with a progressive edge. FREE William Douglas The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. See Sat 5. ■ The Beat The HMV Picture House, 31 Lothian Road, 0844 847 1740. 7pm. £16. One of the earliest of the British ska revivalist groups, who skanked up the charts with the likes of ‘Mirror in the Bathroom’ and ‘Stand Down Margaret’. ■ Great Junction Music Studios Showcase Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8–16

Morrison Street, 228 9393. 7pm. £4. Mixed line-up, bands still tbc.

■ The Hipple People, The Moondawgs and The Edinburgh Bhangra Crew The Bongo Club,

Moray House, 37 Holyrood Road, 558 7604. 7pm. £8 (£6). Mixed fundraiser for Canongate Youth Project headed by 60s group The Hipple People. ■ The Jackals Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, 229 1442. 7pm. £tbc. Acoustic and classic rock.

■ Three Blind Wolves, Bwani Junction and Matt Norris & The Moon Cabaret Voltaire, 36–38 Blair

Street, 220 6176. 7pm. £7. ‘Badass hillbilly rock’n’roll’ from Ross Clark’s new band. ■ Back For Good Playhouse, 18–22 Greenside Place, 0844 847 1660. 7.30pm. £23.25. Take That tribute act. FREE Mike Nisbet and Ziggy Campbell Carter’s Bar, 185 Morrison Street, 228 9149. 8pm. To celebrate the launch of Viva Stereo’s fourth album Endure the Dark to See the Stars there will be an album playback, a DJ set from OnTheFly (aka King Creosote’s drummer Gavin Brown), glam folk from Nibet and a solo show from FOUND’s Campbell. FREE Sunshine Delay Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8pm. Melodic country-influenced Americana. ■ Red2Red and Man at the Window Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8–16 Morrison Street, 228 9393. 10.30pm–4am. £4. A mix of reggae, rock and ska, with more support tba. ■ The Four Candles Dexter’s Lounge Bar, 24 Castle Street, 01382 228894. 3pm. £tbc. An exhilarating blend of pop and R&B from the 60s and 70s. ■ Boys With X-ray Eyes Balcony Bar, Ward Road, 01382 203518. 8pm. £tbc. Heavy rock on their farewell tour.

Sunday 27

Glasgow

■ Hardcore Superstar, The 69 Eyes and Crashdiet The Garage, 490

Sauchiehall Street, 332 1120. 7pm. £13.50. Swedish glam rockers following in the hair metal tradition of Hanoi Rocks with Finnish and Swedish supports. ■ Crystal Stilts and Golden Grrrls The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, 565 1000. 7.30pm. £9. Dark new wave from Brooklyn. See preview, page 81. ■ James Blake Nice’n’Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. 8pm. £8. Minimalist dubstep piano man and BBC Sound of 2011 runner-up. ■ Fireworks, Make Do & Men and Save Your Breath King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £7.50. Punk pop from Detroit. 100 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

■ Moral Dilemma, Apologies I Have None, Roscoe Vacant and The Gantin’ Screichs The 13th Note

Café/Bar, 50–60 King Street, 553 1638. 9pm. £tbc. Night of punk headed by London’s Moral Dilemma,

Edinburgh FREE Spark! Creativity Showcase The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. See Sun 6. ■ Lower Dens feat. Jana Hunter

Sneaky Pete’s, 73 Cowgate, 225 1757. 7pm. £7 in advance; more on the door. Atmospheric new wave from the first act to sign to Devendra Banhart’s label. ■ Sing-a-Long-a-ABBA Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13–29 Nicolson Street, 529 6000. 7.30pm. £19. See Fri 11.

Monday 28

Glasgow

■ Blackguard Ivory Blacks, 56 Oswald

Street, 248 4114. 7pm. £7. Metal sounds.

■ Eliza Doolittle and Yasmin O2

ABC, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £12.50. Over-14s show. Chirpy young pop pretender, born into light entertainment royalty. Her mum is singer Frances Ruffelle and her gran is veteran acting coach Sylvia Young. ■ Deerhunter and Lower Dens Òran Mór, 731-735 Great Western Road, 357 6200. 7.30pm. £12. Incorrigible Atlanta punks. See preview, page 80. Kylie Minogue SECC, Finnieston Quay, 0844 395 4000. 8pm. £65–£85. Another mega-production from Ms Minogue. This extravaganza is entitled ‘Aphrodite – Les Folies’. We predict feathers. See preview, page 81. FREE Blochestra Bloc+, 117 Bath Street, 574 6066. 9pm. See Mon 7.

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■ Her Name Is Calla, Birds of Passage and Analogue of the Sun

The 13th Note Café/Bar, 50–60 King Street, 553 1638. 9pm. £6. Post-rock band from Yorkshire.

Edinburgh

■ The Jim Jones Revue The Bongo

Club, Moray House, 37 Holyrood Road, 558 7604. 7pm. £12. London-based rock’n’rollers, ‘here to save your soul’.

Tuesday 29

Glasgow

■ Pigeon Detectives O2 ABC, 330

Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £14. Over-14s show. Generic indie rockers from Leeds. ■ John Maus Mono, 12 Kings Court, King Street, 553 2400. 8pm. £5. Ariel Pink and Panda Bear musical associate who also teaches philosophy at the University of Hawaii. Deep, man. Kylie Minogue SECC, Finnieston Quay, 0844 395 4000. 8pm. £65–£85. See Mon 28.

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■ The Magic Carpet Cabaret

Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, 42 Otago Lane, 357 4524. 8pm. £2. Songwriters and bands presented by Jim McAteer. ■ Scanners Captain’s Rest, 185 Great Western Road, 332 7304. 8pm. £6. Alt indie foursome who cracked stateside, back to try their hand at Britain. ■ The Jim Jones Revue King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £12. See Mon 28.

Edinburgh

■ Chris Difford – The Imaginary Friends Tour Brunton Theatre,

Ladywell Way, Musselburgh, 665 2240. 7.30pm. £15 (£13). Difford of Squeeze is joined by Boo Hewerdine and Dorie Jackson to play old songs and tunes from his new album Cashmere If You Can.

Wednesday 30

Glasgow

■ Big Audio Dynamite O2 ABC, 330

Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £27.50. Over-14s show. Mick Jones’ post-Clash genre clash outfit on the reunion trail. And why not?

■ Bombay Bicycle Club, Found and The Seventeenth Century Òran

Mór, 731–735 Great Western Road, 357 6200. 7pm. £5. Youthful indie trio from London headline the latest Miller Filter Music gig where bands play in a more stripped-down format. ■ Chris Difford – The Imaginary Friends Tour St Andrews in the

Square, 1 St Andrews Square, 559 5902. 7.30pm. £14. See Tue 29. Kylie Minogue SECC, Finnieston Quay, 0844 395 4000. 8pm. £65–£85. See Mon 28.

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■ Wake Via Satellite, The Chinaskis and Flip Banshee Bloc+,

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Thursday 3

Glasgow

117 Bath Street, 574 6066. 9pm. Free before 11pm. Indie with a hint of prog.

■ Plunge Trio The Glasgow Art Club, 185 Bath Street, 248 5210. 8pm. £6 (£5). Swedish jazz trio specialising in improvised acoustic music.

Edinburgh

36–39 Market Street, 226 4224. 7pm. £4. Touted alt.rock quintet from Glasgow.

Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £5 (£3). The richly-seasoned harmonies of the Bevvy Sisters provide an alternative take on folk and swing songs. ■ The Freaky Family The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). Organic hip hop and jazzy grooves.

■ Blue Sky Archives Electric Circus,

Thursday 31

Glasgow

■ Jessie J and Liam Bailey O2 Academy, 121 Eglinton Street, 0844 477 2000. 7pm. £12. Over-14s show. Urban pop contender who has been biding her time writing hits for other people before launching her own solo career and has now scooped both the BBC’s Sound of 2011 and Brits Critics Choice Awards. ■ Arrington de Dionyso

Nice’n’Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. 7.30pm. £tbc. Otherworldly trance-punk performer and visual artist from Olympia. ■ Jukebox Memories Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846. 7.30pm. £14.50–£16.50 (matinee all seats £13.50) (£14.50). Comedy musical featuring Christian, Dean Park and The Swingcats, drawing on the music of the 60s and 70s with hits from the Drifters, Neil Sedaka, Connie Francis, Chubby Checker, Elvis and more.

■ Endor, Randolph’s Leap, Amber Wilson and Esperi Captain’s Rest, 185

Great Western Road, 332 7304. 8pm. £tbc. Endor are a Glaswegian quartet comparable to a more melodic Arab Strap, supported by singer/songwriter Randolph’s Leap. ■ John Miller & his Country

Casuals Woodend Tennis & Bowling Club, 10 Chamberlain Road, 959 1428. 8pm. £10. Radio Sweethearts singer Miller and band play trad country originals. ■ Peat Loaf The Ferry, 25 Anderston Quay, 01698 360085. 8pm. £10 in advance; £12 on door; £23.95 with dinner at 6pm. Spanish Meatloaf tribute who’s a real dead ringer. ■ The Undertones and The Minutes King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £17.50. One of the great adolescent misfit post-punk gangs reform as a middle-aged misfit post-punk gang to celebrate their 35th anniversary. Great tunes though, no argument about that. ■ Aged Yummy, Aspen Tide and The Dirty Keys Bloc+, 117 Bath Street, 574 6066. 9pm. Free before 11pm. Left-field pop bill.

Edinburgh FREE Henry Ibbs The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. See Thu 3.

■ Artisans, The Colours, The Koves, Anna & Rebecca, To Be Continued and The Embers Cabaret

Voltaire, 36–38 Blair Street, 220 6176. 7pm. £tbc. Indie bill. ■ Scanners Sneaky Pete’s, 73 Cowgate, 225 1757. 7pm. £7. See Tue 29. ■ The Men They Couldn’t Hang

Malone’s Irish Bar, 14 Forrest Road, 226 5954. 8pm. £12.50. Political folk punks, first active in the 80s. FREE Hailey Beavis Nobles Bar, 44a Constitution Street Leith, 629 7215. 8.30pm. See Thu 3.

■ The Bevvy Sisters The Jazz Bar, 1

Friday 4

Glasgow

■ The Bevvy Sisters Stereo, 20-28 Renfield Lane, 222 2254. 7pm. £tbc. See Thu 3.

Edinburgh FREE Lorna Reid Trio Forth Floor Brasserie, Harvey Nichols, 30–34 St Andrew Square, 524 8350. 7.30pm. Cool swinging jazz from vocalist Reid with Campbell Normand on piano and Ed Kelly on bass. ■ The Jazz Bar Quintet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). Hard bop and lesser-known standards from the accomplished fivepiece.

■ Edinburgh University Jazz Orchestra: Jackson Idol The Venue,

Potterrow, Bristo Square, 650 2656. 8.30pm. £8 (students £5). Ten guest vocalists perform the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five, accompanied by the orchestra under director Edward Marr. ■ Late’n’Live The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11.30pm–3am. £5 (£3). Late night jazz and funk acts and DJs. Live guests include Le Salon de Jazz Refuse.

Saturday 5

Edinburgh FREE The Mellotones The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 3pm. Jimmy Taylor and band play songs by Mel Torme and other great jazz vocalists. ■ Ralph Towner and Paolo Fresu The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 8pm. £16.50. Master guitarist Ralph Towner and Sardinian trumpet/flugelhorn player Paolo Fresu (Dave Holland, John Zorn) play music from their recent album Chiaroscuro. ■ World Premiere Quintet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). A different selection of five leading jazz players come together for each session with no rehearsal. ■ Late’n’Live The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11.30pm–3am. £5 (£3). Late night jazz and funk acts and DJs. Featuring Gecko 3.

Sunday 6

Edinburgh FREE Tinderbox Project The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 3–5pm. Open rehearsal for this 30-piece orchestra of young players with tutors/mentors from some of Edinburgh’s best rock, funk, jazz and indie players. ■ Edinburgh Bands Together For St Columba’s Hospice The Jam

House, 5 Queen Street, 226 4380. 6.30pm. £10–£20. Blues, jazz, world, rock and more as Davie Paton, Nobby

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www.list.co.uk/music Clark Experience, Liz MacEwan & Jack Finlay Trio, Safehouse, Soulussion, Kenny Herbery & Rab Howat, Davy Sloan & Blind Lemon, Fiona MacEwan, The Gospel Truth Choir, Al James, Liz Dicks and Shorty Rogers all play for a good cause. FREE Haftor Medboe & Renee Stephanie Café Grande, 184 Bruntsfield Place, 228 1188. 7pm. Jazz guitarist Medboe is joined by singer Stephanie. ■ Led Bib and NeWt The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, 556 7060. 7.30pm. £10. Raucous ‘punk-jazz’ quintet from London.

■ Singers Night with Verona Chard The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street,

220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). London-based jazz vocalist backed by her piano/bass/drums trio. FREE The Whighams Jazz Club Whighams Wine Cellars, 13 Hope Street, Charlotte Square, 225 8674. 8pm. All singers and instrumentalists are welcome at this jazz jam with a different host every week and a stellar trio featuring a contemporary take on Dixieland jazz from the Nova Scotia Jazz. ■ The Sunday Sinners The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). Motown style funk/soul from this six-piece fronted by Fiona Lynch and Joe Early.

Monday 7

Edinburgh

■ The Jazz Bar Big Band The Jazz

Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 7.30pm. £4 (£3). Jazz classics from this 17-piece ensemble. ■ Glamour & The Baybes The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). Mix of rock, jazz, blues and funk from this four-piece powered by drummer Jordie Gilmour.

Tuesday 8

Glasgow FREE The Hot Club of Glasgow Ivory Hotel, Langside Avenue Shawlands, 636 0223. 7.30pm. Informal jam session of Django-Reinhardt-style gypsy jazz and swing.

Edinburgh

■ The Six O’Clock Blues The Jazz

Bar, 1 Chambers St, 220 4298. 6pm. Donation. Live acoustic blues from John Hunt and friends.

■ Tuesday Heartbreak Live Funkout The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers St,

220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). Guitarist Aki Remally leads this funk band.

Wednesday 9

Edinburgh

■ Iain Copeland’s X-Men The Jazz

Bar, 1 Chambers St, 220 4298. 8pm. £6 (£5). Blistering jazz and blues from drummer Iain Copeland and saxophonist Nigel Hitchcock who fuse folk, rock and jazz and rework modern classics from the likes of Neil Young and Radiohead. ■ Ka-Tet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). Talented piano player/vocalist Mike Kearney leads this funk/blues five-piece.

Thursday 10

Glasgow

■ Iain Copeland’s X-Men The

Glasgow Art Club, 185 Bath Street, 248 5210. 8pm. £6 (£5). See Wed 9.

Edinburgh

■ The Freaky Family The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Thu 3.

Friday 11

Edinburgh

■ Scottish National Jazz Orchestra present an Evening with Kurt Elling The Queen's Hall,

87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 7.30pm. £17.50 (£10; under-16s free with ticket holder). Having won a Grammy for Best Vocal Jazz Album last year, Kurt Elling showcases his smooth vocals in his unique interpretation of the great American songbook backed by the SNJO. See preview, below. ■ The Corrie Dick Quartet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £5 (£4). Jazz and funk from this Glasgow-based drummer and this quartet put together especially for tonight. ■ Late’n’Live The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11.30pm–3am. £5 (£3). Late night jazz and funk acts and DJs. Live guests include Ka-Tet.

Saturday 12

Glasgow

■ Todd Gordon Eastwood Park

Theatre, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, 577 4970. 7.30pm. £12 (£10; students £8). Todd Gordon sings classics from the repertoire of jazz vocalist Tony Bennett.

■ Scottish National Jazz Orchestra present an Evening with Kurt Elling RSAMD (Academy

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Saturday 19

Edinburgh

Glasgow

Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Wed 9.

FREE Rachel Lightbody Quartet Brel, 39–43 Ashton Lane, 342 4966. 3pm. New jazz vocalist.

■ Ka-Tet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers

Thursday 17

Edinburgh

■ Jazz Bar Quartet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). Jazz four-piece. ■ The Freaky Family The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Thu 3.

Friday 18

Edinburgh FREE Lorna Reid Trio Forth Floor Brasserie, Harvey Nichols, 30–34 St Andrew Square, 524 8350. 7.30pm. See Fri 4. ■ Late’n’Live The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11.30pm–3am. £5 (£3). Late-night jazz and funk acts and DJs. Live guests include Paul Mills’ Funk Band.

Edinburgh FREE The Mellotones The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 3pm. See Sat 5. ■ World Premiere Quintet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). See Sat 5. ■ Late’n’Live The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11.30pm–3am. £5 (£3). Late night event with jazz and funk acts and DJs. Featuring Rene Band.

Sunday 20

Edinburgh FREE Tinderbox Project The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 3–5pm. See Sun 6. FREE Ken Scott & Dougie Urquhart Café Grande, 184 Bruntsfield Place, 228 1188. 7pm. Lively jazz.

Concert Hall), 100 Renfrew Street, 3325057. 7.30pm. £17.50 (£10; under16s free with ticket holder). See Fri 11.

Edinburgh FREE The Mellotones The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 3pm. See Sat 5. ■ Maceo Parker The HMV Picture House, 31 Lothian Road, 0844 847 1740. 7pm. £17.50. His name synonymous with funk, Parker has an impeccable musical pedigree. Mainly known for being James Brown’s original sax player, he has also worked with George Clinton, Bootsy Collins and Prince. Please note this event is a rescheduled date from Fri 29 Oct 2010. All tickets for original date remain valid. ■ World Premiere Quintet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). See Sat 5. ■ Late’n’Live The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11.30pm–3am. £5 (£3). Late-night jazz and funk acts and DJs. Featuring The Privates.

Sunday 13

Edinburgh FREE The Whighams Jazz Club Whighams Wine Cellars, 13 Hope Street, Charlotte Square, 225 8674. 8pm. All singers and instrumentalists are welcome at this jazz jam with a different host every week and a stellar trio. Featuring classic swing from Swing 2011. ■ The Sunday Sinners The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Sun 6.

Monday 14

Edinburgh

■ The Jazz Bar Big Band The Jazz

Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 7.30pm. £4 (£3). See Mon 7. ■ Glamour & The Baybes The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Mon 7.

Tuesday 15

Glasgow FREE The Hot Club of Glasgow Ivory Hotel, Langside Avenue Shawlands, 636 0223. 7.30pm. See Tue 8.

Edinburgh

■ The Six O’Clock Blues The Jazz

Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. Donation. See Tue 8.

■ Tuesday Heartbreak Live Funkout The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers

Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Tue 8.

JAZZ

SNJO WITH KURT ELLING Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, Fri 11 Mar; RSAMD, Glasgow, Sat 12 Mar; MacRobert, Stirling, Sun 13 Mar As mouthwatering prospects go, this meeting of arguably the world’s top jazz singer and arguably the UK’s finest jazz big band is as good as it gets. Elling (pictured) has performed only once before in Scotland, also with a big band (from Norbotten), and the chance to hear the Chicagoan again is not to be missed. The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (and never mind that ‘arguably’ – they are the best) are usually heard in instrumental repertoire, but they have worked with singers before, most recently the late Tam White. Their director, saxophonist Tommy Smith, explained the motivation in asking Elling over in the simplest of terms. ‘That’s easy – he’s the best jazz voice on the planet at the moment, and we are really looking forward to working with him. We have worked with a number of singers, including Tam of course, and also Carol Kidd, Cleo Laine and Norma Winstone, but this should be special.’ Vocally, Elling can venture where others can’t go. If his approach owes something to the example of Mark Murphy, he has his own original and immediately identifiable style of phrasing and delivery, and is comfortable across a range of material, from the standard jazz repertoire to contemporary songs. The songs chosen for this short tour will feature just such a range, including his take on John Coltrane’s ‘Resolution’, a highlight of the Norbotten concert. (Kenny Mathieson) 3–31 March 2011 THE LIST 101

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Monday 21

Edinburgh

■ The Jazz Bar Big Band The Jazz

Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 7.30pm. £4 (£3). See Mon 7. ■ Glamour & The Baybes The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Mon 7.

Tuesday 22

Glasgow FREE Lunchtime Jazz Ramshorn Theatre, 98 Ingram Street, 552 3489. 1.15pm. Jazz students from the university perform under the direction of Stewart Forbes. FREE The Hot Club of Glasgow Ivory Hotel, Langside Avenue Shawlands, 636 0223. 7.30pm. See Tue 8.

Edinburgh

■ The Six O’Clock Blues The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. Donation. See Tue 8. ■ Tuesday Heartbreak Live Funkout The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers

Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Tue 8.

Wednesday 23

Glasgow

■ Lord Todd Prom Lord Todd Bar,

Campus Village, University of Strathclyde, 548 2435. 7.30pm. £9 (£7; children £5). Musical journeys from Baroque to The Beatles with Strathclyde University’s Guitar Ensemble, and across Continents with the Celtic Ensemble.

Edinburgh

■ Edinburgh University Jazz Orchestra The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers

Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). Jazz classics from this 17-piece band playing cool arrangements of jazz and funk tunes. ■ Ka-Tet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Wed 9.

Thursday 24

Glasgow

■ David Newton Quartet The Glasgow Art Club, 185 Bath Street, 248 5210. 8pm. £6 (£5). Pianist Newton teams up with saxophonist Stewart Forbes, bassist Brian Shiels and drummer Alyn Cosker. ■ Eddie Walker & Fraser Spiers St Andrews in the Square, 1 St Andrews Square, 559 5902. 8pm. £9 (£7). Folk, blues, ragtime and great guitar and harmonica playing.

Edinburgh

■ Trio of Oz The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers

Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £15 (£12). Starstudded night at the Jazz Bar with New York’s Rachel Z and her piano/bass/drums backing which happens to feature Omar Hakim, drummer with David Bowie, Miles Davis, Sting, Dire Straits and many more. ■ The Freaky Family The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Thu 3. 102 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

Friday 25

Edinburgh

■ Wendy Carle Taylor The Bongo Club, Moray House, 37 Holyrood Road, 558 7604. 7pm. £10 (£8). Covering all bases from French chanson, through jazz and blues to traditional Scottish tunes. Tonight’s gig is the official launch of her new album The Vanishing Day. ■ The Jazz Bar Quintet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). See Fri 4. ■ Late’n’Live The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11.30pm–3am. £5 (£3). Late night jazz and funk acts and DJs. Live guests include the Raymond Harris Fusion Experience.

Saturday 26

Edinburgh FREE The Mellotones The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 3pm. See Sat 5. ■ World Premiere Quintet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). See Sat 5. ■ Late’n’Live The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11.30pm–4am. £5 (£3). Late night jazz and funk acts and DJs. Featuring The Soul Foundation.

Sunday 27

Glasgow FREE Marco Cafolla Electric Trio The Butchershop Bar & Grill, 1055 Sauchiehall Street, 339 2999. 3pm. Modern jazz and driving funk. ■ Swing Sensation Highlight, UGC Building, 11 Renfrew Street, 0844 844 0044. 7.30pm. £tbc. Big band swing dance nights with live music from Glasgow’s 14-piece Swing Sensation. ■ Jazz Under my Skin Café Cossachok, 10 King Street/Trongate 103, 553 0733. 9pm. £6. Jazz standards and bluesy skat from singer/guitarist Chris Clark.

Edinburgh FREE Tinderbox Project The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 3–5pm. See Sun 6. FREE Jayne Seawright & Mark Goundry Café Grande, 184 Bruntsfield Place, 228 1188. 7pm. Jazz vocalist. ■ Food with Eivind Aarset The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, 556 7060. 7.30pm. £10. Dynamic and forward-thinking music enhanced and tempered with live sampling, drums and electronics, while they are joined by electric jazz guitarist Aarset. ■ Napier Music Course Singers Showcase The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers

Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). A selection of vocalists from the Napier music course. FREE The Whighams Jazz Club Whighams Wine Cellars, 13 Hope Street, Charlotte Square, 225 8674. 8pm. All singers and instrumentalists are welcome at this jazz jam with a different host every week and a stellar trio. Featuring a selection of guests and surprises to mark the Whigham Jazz Club’s Second Anniversary (27 Mar). ■ The Sunday Sinners The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Sun 6.

Monday 28

Edinburgh

■ The Jazz Bar Big Band The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 7.30pm. £4 (£3). See Mon 7. ■ Glamour & The Baybes The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Mon 7.

Tuesday 29

Glasgow

■ Rush Hour Jazz City Halls,

Candleriggs, 353 8000. 5.30pm. £4.

Stewart Forbes directs the University of Strathclyde’s Applied Music Jazz Majors through an early evening concert. FREE The Hot Club of Glasgow Ivory Hotel, Langside Avenue Shawlands, 636 0223. 7.30pm. See Tue 8.

Edinburgh

■ The Six O’Clock Blues The Jazz

Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. Donation. See Tue 8.

■ Tuesday Heartbreak Live Funkout The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers

Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Tue 8.

Wednesday 30

Edinburgh

■ NeWT Trio with Silke Eberhard

The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £6 (£5). Funky sounds with inventive tunesmithery from the trio with Berlin-based Silke Eberhard rocking out on sax. ■ Ka-Tet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Wed 9.

Thursday 31

Glasgow

■ NeWT Trio with Silke Eberhard

The Glasgow Art Club, 185 Bath Street, 248 5210. 8pm. £6 (£5). See Wed 30.

Edinburgh

■ Kerrie Stirling The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). Kerrie’s band Soul Simplicity play at the launch of her new CD. ■ The Freaky Family The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Thu 3.Thursday 3

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Thursday 3

Glasgow

■ Jim Malcolm St Andrews in the

Square, 1 St Andrews Square, 559 5902. 8pm. £8 (£6). Edinburgh-based singersongwriter who is also the voice of Old Blind Dogs. FREE Lyra Busby Hotel, Field Road, Clarkston, 644 1136. 8pm. Irish, Scottish, Americana and English folk fused with rock.

Edinburgh FREE Calum Wood & Roberta Pia Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8pm. Fun, young folk session with tunes and songs. ■ Unpeeled The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £5 (£3). Showcase of four new acts of any genre from rock and indie to folk and acoustic. The Bevvy Sisters guest.

Friday 4

Glasgow

■ The Bevvy Sisters Stereo, 20-28 Renfield Lane, 222 2254. 7pm. £tbc. See Thu 3. ■ Laura’s Charity Ceilidh St Andrews in the Square, 1 St Andrews Square, 07515 387717. 8pm. £10. Laura Greer is running the London Marathon and raising funds for Oxfam projects by means of a ceilidh. Featuring a raffle and auction: all proceeds/profits will go to Oxfam.

‘boy band of Scottish traditional music’ play live. ■ Crumbling Jack and Friends The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 8pm. £15 (£12). Songwriter AA Reid and singer Ian Robertson present songs and poetry in the company of some musical friends. FREE Tom Oakes & Kathryn Nicoll Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8.30pm. Traditional folk on flute, guitar and violin.

Saturday 5

Glasgow FREE Ceilidhs at Lauries Lauries Bar, 34 King Street, 552 7123. 8pm. Traditional Saturday night shindig at Laurie’s Bar.

Edinburgh FREE Allan Johnston & Friends Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 4pm. Original story songs, powerful harmonies, terrific banter, plus multiinstrumental virtuosity from the Celtic tradition.

Sunday 6

Glasgow

■ Russian Maslennitza Café Cossachok, 10 King Street/Trongate 103, 553 0733. 9pm. £6. Russian winter pancake festival with live Russian and Scottish music.

Edinburgh FREE Tom Oakes & Kathryn Nicoll Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 4pm. See Fri 4. FREE Bobby Nicholson & Eddy Hanson Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8pm. Folk session. ■ Shore Light Wee Folk Club, Royal Oak, Infirmary Street, 557 2976. 8.30pm. £5. Bluegrass and roots trio. FREE The Water Tower Bucket Boys Malone’s Irish Bar, 14 Forrest Road, 226 5954. 9pm. A mix of old time bluegrass, punk rock, blues, Cajun and country.

Monday 7

Edinburgh

■ James Vincent McMorrow

Sneaky Pete’s, 73 Cowgate, 225 1757. 7pm. £7 in advance; more on the door. Ethereal folk, ‘equal parts grit and sugar’.

Tuesday 8

Glasgow

■ International Women’s Day Café

Cossachok, 10 King Street/Trongate 103, 553 0733. 9pm. £6. Champagne, music and fun with sopranos Anush Hovhannissyan and Maria Atlas and baritone Michael Pavlov performing popular operettas, folk and jazz tunes in celebration of International Women’s Day.

Edinburgh

■ David Vernon & Dick Lee Leith Folk Club, The Village, South Fort Street, 07502 024852. 7.30pm. £8. FREE The Fyrd Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8pm. Folk on guitar, vocals and violin from Eddy Hanson and Mike Breen. ■ Ceilidh Club The Bongo Club, Moray House, 37 Holyrood Road, 558 7604. 8.30pm. £6. Ceilidh dancing, furious fiddlers and callers to lead you through the steps. Featuring live music from Whisky Kiss.

Wednesday 9

Edinburgh

Ladywell Way, Musselburgh, 665 2240. 7.30pm. £14.50 (£12.50). Expect blazing bagpipes, accordion and fiddle mixed with standard rock instruments as the

FREE Easy Chair The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. Laidback folky sounds from Graham Laird and Mike Bennet. FREE The Black Cat Band Captains

■ Skerryvore Brunton Theatre,

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www.list.co.uk/music Bar, 4 South College Street. 8pm. Balkan gypsy music. ■ Sarah McQuaid Edinburgh Folk Club, Cabaret Bar, 60 The Pleasance, 650 2458. 8pm. £8 (£7; members £5). Singer-songwriter who wrote the Irish DADGAD Guitar Book and recently released I Won’t Go Home ‘Til Morning. FREE John Langan Nobles Bar, 44a Constitution Street Leith, 629 7215. 8.30pm. Folk and world music.

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Thursday 10

Glasgow FREE Lyra Busby Hotel, Field Road, Clarkston, 644 1136. 8pm. See Thu 3. ■ Sarah McQuaid St Andrews in the Square, 1 St Andrews Square, 559 5902. 8pm. £8 (£6). See Wed 9.

Edinburgh FREE Calum Wood & Roberta Pia Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8pm. See Thu 3.

Friday 11

Glasgow

■ Malawi Ceilidh Dance Christ the

King Hall, 220 Carmunnock Road, 07867 980914. 7.30pm. £15 (£12). A night of ceilidh dancing in support of the Malawi Challenge Bike Ride organised by the charity Link Community Development, with live music from the Mirin Ceilidh Band.

Edinburgh

■ Teannaich Pollock Halls, Holyrood

Park Road, www.thatscottishband.com 7.30pm. £8 (£6). Dance to a funky Ceilidh band with mandolin mischief. FREE Tom Oakes & Kathryn Nicoll Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8.30pm. See Fri 4. ■ Balkanarama Studio 24, 24–26 Calton Road, 558 3758. 9.30pm–3am. £7 before 10.30pm; £9 after. A blend of klezmer, Balkan, gypsy punk and electronic beats featuring live music, bellydancing, VJs and a live jam session. Headlined by 12-piece Traktorkestra and Miso Petrovic (of Mostar Sevdah Reunion) alongside VJ Sestrsa, DJ Lemon Slice and DJ Wastepicker.

Saturday 12

Glasgow

■ James Yorkston Mitchell Library,

North Street, 353 8000. 7–8pm. £8 (£6). James Yorkston is one of Scotland’s leading folk singers, and his book It’s Lovely To Be Here: The Touring Diaries of a Scottish Gent has been acclaimed for its mix of deadpan humour, wideeyed wonder and the romantic absurdity of playing music for a living. Here he talks about his book and plays some of his lovely music. Part of Aye Write!

■ The Kilkennys: ‘Fine Girl, Ye Are!’ Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield

Street, 332 1846. 7.30pm. £16.50 (£13.50). Irish band The Kilkennys tell the story of the Clancy Brothers, in a theatrical show narrated by Cathal McCabe and packed full of traditional Irish songs. FREE Ceilidhs at Lauries Lauries Bar, 34 King Street, 552 7123. 8pm. See Sat 5.

Edinburgh FREE Allan Johnston & Friends Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 4pm. See Sat 5. ■ Edinburgh Highland Reel And Strathspey Society Blackhall St Columba’s Church, Queensferry Road, 332 4431. 7.30pm. £8. Join the Edinburgh Highland Reel and Strathspey Society for their annual concert celebrating Scottish music. Tickets available from Nicola Foy (0131 343 1923) and on the door. FREE Peter Michael Rowan Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8pm. Fiddler Rowan hosts a folky session.

The folk singer discusses his recent book, It’s Lovely to Be Here: The Touring Diaries of A Scottish Gent, full of anecdotes from his days on the road. ■ Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Sat 12 Mar. Part of Aye Write!

Sunday 13

Glasgow

■ The State Broadcasters, Vinny Peculiar and Loudon

Nice’n’Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. 7.30pm. £6. Scottish Americana outfit, promoting their new album The Ship & The Iceberg. ■ Music Potpourri Café Cossachok, 10 King Street/Trongate 103, 553 0733. 9pm. £6. A ragbag of tunes from Viennese favourites to folky klezmer from Lev Atlas on violin and Georgie Gajjic on accordion.

Edinburgh FREE Tom Oakes & Kathryn Nicoll Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 4pm. See Fri 4. FREE Kenny Herbert & Rab Howatt Café Grande, 184 Bruntsfield Place, 228 1188. 7pm. Much loved local musicians playing traditional Scottish to soul and R&B. FREE The Beggar Girls The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, 556 7060. 7.30pm. Haunting harmonies from the Scottish Borders with a blend of Balkan, French and English folk, FREE Bobby Nicholson & Eddy Hanson Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8pm. See Sun 6. ■ Roberto Cassani Wee Folk Club, Royal Oak, Infirmary Street, 557 2976. 8.30pm. £5. Billed as ‘a contemporary minstrel’, Cassani sings songs and weaves stories to make you smile.

Tuesday 15

Edinburgh

■ Rura Leith Folk Club, The Village,

South Fort Street, 07502 024852. 7.30pm. £6. Four young Scottish musicians on Highland bagpipes, fiddle, guitar and bodhran. FREE The Fyrd Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8pm. See Tue 8. ■ Ceilidh Club The Bongo Club, Moray House, 37 Holyrood Road, 558 7604. 8.30pm. £6. Ceilidh dancing, furious fiddlers and callers to lead you through the steps. Featuring live music from Hopscotch Ceilidh Band.

Wednesday 16

Edinburgh FREE Easy Chair The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. See Wed 9.

■ Sublime Persian Sufi Music with Davod Azad St John’s Episcopal

Church, Princes Street, 331 4469. 7pm. £10 on the door. Classical Iranian spiritual music that is played live at Sufi gatherings at Iranian Sufi houses worldwide. Part of the Edinburgh Festival of Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace 2011. FREE The Black Cat Band Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8pm. See Wed 9. ■ Brendan Hendy Trio Edinburgh Folk Club, Cabaret Bar, 60 The Pleasance, 650 2458. 8pm. £8 (£7; members £5). Traditional Irish music. FREE John Langan Nobles Bar, 44a Constitution Street Leith, 629 7215. 8.30pm. See Wed 9.

Thursday 17

Glasgow

■ The Fureys And Davey Arthur

Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846. 7.30pm. £15–£17.50. The Irish legends perform with Davey Arthur. ■ The Gathering The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, 565 1000. 7.30pm. £3 suggested donation. A new evening for discovering and sharing stories, poems and songs, all with a folky edge. ■ Anarkali St Andrews in the Square, 1 St Andrews Square, 559 5902. 8pm. £8 (£6). Glasgow-based Anarkali, a band whose Indian name disguises that they are mainly influenced by the sounds of their Scottish and Irish homelands. FREE Lyra Busby Hotel, Field Road, Clarkston, 644 1136. 8pm. See Thu 3.

Edinburgh

■ Celtic Celebrations The Voodoo

Rooms, 19a West Register Street, 556 7060. 6.30pm. £10. St Patrick’s Day special with an evening of traditional and modern Celtic music featuring Rachel Smith (Celtic Harp), Calliope (concertina and guitar duo), The Last Ones Left, Celtic singer Catherine O’Halloran and Shanachie plus a performance from the Siamsoir irish dancers.

■ St Patrick’s Night with CATB The

Caves, Niddry Street South, 557 8989. 7pm. £9. Celtic folk rock from Ireland. FREE Calum Wood & Roberta Pia Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8pm. See Thu 3. ■ Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh

Band The Royal Scots Club, 29–31 Abercromby Place, 556 4270. 8pm. £6. Live ceilidh music, Scots tunes and dancing.

Friday 18

Glasgow

■ Parkinson’s Charity Ceilidh St

Andrews in the Square, 1 St Andrews Square, 07881 806661. 7pm. £25. An evening of Ceilidh dancing and traditional Scottish food, featuring the Kilter Ceilidh band. Proceeds go to Parkinson’s UK and local Parkinson’s charities.

Edinburgh FREE She’koyokh Klezmer Ensemble Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh University, Bristo Square, 650 2427. 1pm. The exhilarating and lively klezmer ensemble perform a hybrid of Eastern European/Balkan and gypsy sounds. ■ She’koyokh Klezmer Ensemble

St Bride’s Centre, 10 Orwell Terrace, 346 1405. 8pm. £7 in advance; £10 on the door. See Fri 18. ■ Edinburgh Ceilidhs Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston Street, 339 5374. 8pm. £8 in advance; £10 on the door (children £6). Traditional fun with ceilidh bands and a piper, and some international folk dances to complement the Scottish classics. Refreshments available. Featuring live music from the Wille Fraser Ceilidh Band. ■ The Fureys And Davey Arthur The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 8pm. £15 + £1.50 booking fee. See Thu 17. ■ Haight-Ashbury and Myagi The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). Five-piece country folk headed by drummer/vocalist Andy Duncan. ■ Ken’s Ceilidhs Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston Street, 339 5374. 8pm. £10 on the day; £8 in advance. Ceilidh with 3–31 March 2011 THE LIST 103

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Music FOLK Willie Fraser’s ceilidh band featuring a piper and international folk dances. FREE Tom Oakes & Kathryn Nicoll Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8.30pm. See Fri 4.

■ Unity Ceilidh Rudolf Steiner Hall,

The Bevvy Sisters

60 Spylaw Road. 7.30pm. £10 (£6.50; under 12s £3.50). Hud Yer Wheesht play at this fundraising ceilidh for the Unity Centre. Part of Ceilidh Culture. FREE Seraphim Whiski, 119 High Street, 556 3095. 10pm. Acoustic funky folk. Part of Ceilidh Culture.

Saturday 19

Glasgow

Sunday 27

FREE Ceilidhs at Lauries Lauries Bar, 34 King Street, 552 7123. 8pm. See Sat 5.

Edinburgh

FREE Tune & Tale Tasters: Workshops National Museum of

FREE Allan Johnston & Friends Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 4pm. See Sat 5. FREE Doc’s Ole Town Revival Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8pm. Bluegrass and ol’ country.

Sunday 20

Glasgow

■ Lev Atlas and Nigel Clark Café Cossachok, 10 King Street/Trongate 103, 553 0733. 9pm. £6. Two thirds of Koshka perform some of the world’s best known guitar and violin duets from Grapelli through Russian to Cossachok gypsy favourites.

The trio of Heather Macleod, Kaela Rowan and Lindsey Black bring an old-timey, radio-era chic to their powerhouse folk harmonies. They sold out their show at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections earlier this year, and have been filling up a scrapbook of glowing reviews for their debut album St James Sessions ever since. ■ The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh, Thu 3 Mar; Stereo, Glasgow, Fri 4 Mar.

Edinburgh FREE Tom Oakes & Kathryn Nicoll Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 4pm. See Fri 4. FREE Bobby Nicholson & Eddy Hanson Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8pm. See Sun 6. ■ Haggerdash Wee Folk Club, Royal Oak, Infirmary Street, 557 2976. 8.30pm. £5. A folk roots celebration with the boys from Stonehouse.

Monday 21

Edinburgh FREE Acoustic Bluegrass Jam Session Victoria, 265 Leith Walk, 555 1638. 8pm. Session with Pat and friends.

Tuesday 22

Edinburgh

■ Chloe Matharu Leith Folk Club, The Village, South Fort Street, 07502 024852. 7.30pm. £6. Fairport Convention-inspired classic folk with a sincerity the belies her young years. FREE The Fyrd Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8pm. See Tue 8. ■ Ceilidh Club The Bongo Club, Moray House, 37 Holyrood Road, 558 7604. 8.30pm. £6. Ceilidh dancing, furious fiddlers and callers to lead you through the steps. Featuring live music from Heeligoleerie.

Wednesday 23

Edinburgh FREE Easy Chair The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers St, 2204298. 6pm. See Wed 9. FREE The Black Cat Band Captains

Bar, 4 South College Street. 8pm. See Wed 9. ■ Jez Lowe Edinburgh Folk Club, Cabaret Bar, 60 The Pleasance, 650 2458. 8pm. £8 (£7; members £5). Folk singer usually accompanied by his Bad Pennies. FREE John Langan Nobles Bar, 44a Constitution Street Leith, 629 7215. 8.30pm. See Wed 9.

Thursday 24

Glasgow

■ Eddie Walker & Fraser Spiers St

■ Norman Mackay’s Ceilidh Experience Ghillie Dhu, 2 Rutland

Place, 222 9930. 7.30pm. £25 inc 3 course dinner; £2 for ceilidh only. Night of traditional music and vigorous dancing. Part of Ceilidh Culture. ■ Sporrandipity Ceilidh Band St Bride’s Centre, 10 Orwell Terrace, 346 1405. 7.30pm. £8 (under 16s £5). Lively ceilidh. Part of Ceilidh Culture. FREE Tom Oakes & Kathryn Nicoll Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8.30pm. See Fri 4.

Saturday 26

Andrews in the Square, 1 St Andrews Square, 559 5902. 8pm. £9 (£7). Folk, blues, ragtime and great guitar and harmonica playing. FREE Lyra Busby Hotel, Field Road, Clarkston, 644 1136. 8pm. See Thu 3.

FREE Ceilidhs at Lauries Lauries Bar, 34 King Street, 552 7123. 8pm. See Sat 5.

Edinburgh

FREE Calum Wood & Roberta Pia Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8pm. See Thu 3.

Friday 25

Edinburgh

■ Wendy Carle Taylor The Bongo Club, Moray House, 37 Holyrood Road, 558 7604. 7pm. £10 (£8). From French chanson, through jazz and blues to traditional Scottish tunes. Gig is the official launch of her new album The Vanishing Day. Part of Ceilidh Culture. ■ Guid Crack Club Waverley Bar, 1 St Mary’s Street, 557 1050. 7.30pm. £3 suggested donation. Regular storytelling club involving song and music aplenty. Part of Ceilidh Culture.

Glasgow

■ Family Ceilidh Rudolf Steiner Hall, 60 Spylaw Road. 2pm. £6.50. Scottish dancing for all the family with live music from Hud Yer Wheesht. Part of Ceilidh Culture. FREE Allan Johnston & Friends Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 4pm. See Sat 5.

■ Scots Music Group Ceilidh with The Robert Fish Band St Bride’s

Centre, 10 Orwell Terrace, 555 7668. 7.30pm. £8 (£6) (members £7 (£5); on the door £10 (£7)). The Robert Fish Band provide the live music for this night of traditional music and dancing. Beginners are welcome – a caller will explain the dances and there are lots of friendly folk to get everyone dancing. Part of Ceilidh Culture.

Scotland, Chambers Street, 0300 123 6789. 12.30–4pm. Live music (from Michael Haywood and Laura Grime) and storytelling workshops (with Michael Williams). Part of Ceilidh Culture. FREE Tom Oakes & Kathryn Nicoll Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 4pm. See Fri 4. FREE Bobby Nicholson & Eddy Hanson Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8pm. See Sun 6. ■ Newfangled Folk Usher Hall, Lothian Rd, 228 1155. 8pm. £10 (£8). Rising folk stars Yvonne Lyon, Kim Edgar and David Ferrard perform live together. Part of Ceilidh Culture. ■ Shona Mooney & Christopher Keatinge Wee Folk Club, Royal Oak,

Infirmary St, 557 2976. 8.30pm. £5. Acoustic session with innovative Borders fiddle player Mooney and Christopher Keatinge. Part of Ceilidh Culture. ■ The Banana Sessions The Bongo Club, Moray House, 37 Holyrood Road, 558 7604. 9pm. £10 (£7). A modern, quirky take on folk from vocalist Roberta Pia and her band. FREE FOOTSTOMPING: Traditional Scots Music Whiski, 119 High Street, 556 3095. 9.30pm. Evening celebrating the best of traditional Scottish music. Part of Ceilidh Culture.

Monday 28

Edinburgh FREE Muckle Flugga Whiski, 119 High Street, 556 3095. 9.30pm. Trad Scottish music from this ceilidh band. Part of Ceilidh Culture.

Tuesday 29

Edinburgh

■ Columcille Music Workshop

McDonald Road Library, 2–4 McDonald Rd, 529 5644. 10.15–11.45am. £4. The Columcille Ceilidh Band lead these workshops open to everyone but especially focused to welcome people with learning disabilities. Part of Ceilidh Culture. ■ Little Miss Higgins Leith Folk Club, The Village, South Fort Street, 07502 024852. 7.30pm. £8. A mix of country and blues from this Canadian powerhouse. FREE The Fyrd Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8pm. See Tue 8.

Opera. With tickets at only £10 if you’re under 26, it’s a safe bet. Handel’s

R Strauss’s

Verdi’s

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www.list.co.uk/music ■ Ceilidh Club The Bongo Club, Moray House, 37 Holyrood Road, 558 7604. 8.30pm. £6. Ceilidh dancing, furious fiddlers and callers to lead you through the steps. Featuring live music from Free Range. Part of Ceilidh Culture.

■ Lothian Gaelic Choir Tollcross

■ FOOTSTOMPING: Traditional Scots Music Whiski, 119 High Street,

■ Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band The Royal Scots Club, 29–31

556 3095. 9.30pm. See Sun 27.

Abercromby Place, 556 4270. 8pm. £10 (£6). Live ceilidh music, Scots tunes and dancing. Part of Ceilidh Culture. FREE The Gorms Whiski, 119 High Street, 556 3095. 9.30pm. Scottish/Irish music. Part of Ceilidh Culture.

Wednesday 30

Glasgow

■ Chris Difford – The Imaginary

Friends Tour St Andrews in the Square, 1 St Andrews Square, 559 5902. 7.30pm. £14. See Tue 29.

Edinburgh FREE Easy Chair The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. See Wed 9. ■ Ceilidh Beginners Thomas Morton Hall, Ferry Road, Leith, 554 1408. 6.30pm. £6.50 (£5.50). Sheilia McCutcheon leads this class for those who want to learn Scottish dance, with live music from Callum Marwick or Freeland Barbour. Part of Ceilidh Culture. ■ Ceilidh Intermediate Thomas Morton Hall, Ferry Road, Leith, 554 1408. 7pm. £6.50 (£5.50). Sheilia McCutcheon leads this class for those who want to brush up their ceilidh skills, with live music from Callum Marwick or Freeland Barbour. Part of Ceilidh Culture. ■ ArrK The Royal Scots Club, 29–31 Abercromby Place, 556 4270. 8pm. £10 (£7). Evocative foot-tapping traditional Irish and Scottish music. Part of Ceilidh Culture. FREE The Black Cat Band Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 8pm. See Wed 9. ■ Celtish Edinburgh Folk Club, Cabaret Bar, 60 The Pleasance, 650 2458. 8pm. £8 (£7; members £5). A mix of Celtic music on harp, flute, fiddle and guitar, alongside one of the most emotive voices on the folk scene. Part of Ceilidh Culture. FREE John Langan Nobles Bar, 44a Constitution Street Leith, 629 7215. 8.30pm. See Wed 9. FREE FOOTSTOMPING: Traditional Scots Music Whiski, 119 High Street, 556 3095. 9.30pm. See Sun 27.

Thursday 31

Glasgow

■ Janet Russell St Andrews in the

Square, 1 St Andrews Square, 559 5902. 8pm. £8 (£6). Arresting folkster performs.

Edinburgh

■ Columcille Music Workshop

Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre, 5 Moredunvale Place, 672 2629. 10.15am. £4. See Tue 29.

Primary School, Fountainbridge, 228 1155. 7.30pm. £7.50 (£5). Join the accomplished Gaelic choir for an evening learning some new Gaelic songs. No experience necessary. Part of Ceilidh Culture.

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Friday 4

Glasgow RSAMD Showcase RSAMD, 100

Renfrew Street, 332 5057. 1pm. £10.50 (£7.50). Performers from the School of Music are showcased on the final day of the Musiclearninglive conference.

Edinburgh FREE Iain McLarty Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh University, Bristo Square, 650 2427. 1.10pm. Organ works by Buxtehude, Krebs, Mendelssohn, Scheidt and Georg Böhm.

Saturday 5

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Birtwistle – Pulse Shadows St

Andrews in the Square, 1 St Andrews Square, 668 2019. 7.30pm. £14 (£8). ecat and Hebrides Ensemble present the Scottish première of Birtwistle’s masterpiece, with Claron McFadden (soprano). Plus Purcell’s Fantasias.

Tuesday 8

Glasgow French Violin Gems Ramshorn Theatre, 98 Ingram Street, 552 3489. 1.15–2pm. £4. Violinist Gina McCormack and pianist Nigel Clayton in Leclair’s Sarabande, Tambourin, Chausson’s Poeme and Saint-Saens’s Sonata in D minor Op 75.

Glasgow

Edinburgh

Glasgow Wind Band: Full Force

FREE Andrew Zolinsky Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh University, Bristo Square, 650 2427. 1.10pm. A piano programme including Debussy’s Images, selections from Unsuk Chin’s Etudes and a double bill of Ligeti and Chopin’s studies C Major Op 10 No 7 and E Flat Minor Op 10 No 6.

FREE Ruth Morley/Rhian MacLeod Glasgow University Concert Hall, University Avenue, 330 4092. 1.10pm. Music for flute and marimba including Makoto Shinohara’s Kassouga, Lewis Murphy’s Blood and Manuscript and a new piece by Jane Stanley called Grafting.

RSAMD, 100 Renfrew Street, 332 5057. 7.30pm. £10 (£6). A mixture of established favourites and new compositions. FREE Schola of the London Oratory School St Aloysius’ Church, 25 Rose Street, Garnethill, 332 3039. 7.30pm. The world première of Roxanna Panufnik’s Schola Missa de Angelis, plus works by MacMillan, Bruckner and Purcell. Walton’s Façade St Bride’s Episcopal Church, 69 Hyndland Road. 7.30pm. £10 (£8). The Auricle Ensemble presents Walton’s Façade with Joanna Tope and Crawford Logan. Conducted by Christopher Swaffer.

Edinburgh

FREE The Canja Ensemble National Gallery of Scotland, The Mound, 624 6200. 6–6.30pm. Dutch wind trio performs de Groot’s Variations on a French Folk Tune, Haydn’s Trio for Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon and others. Scottish Opera: Orlando Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13–29 Nicolson Street, 529 6000. 7.15pm. £15.50–£63.50 (concessions available). Handel’s romance is updated to World War II. Featuring Tim Mead (counter-tenor) and Sally Silver (soprano), directed by Harry Fehr and conducted by Paul Goodwin.

Scottish Opera: Orlando Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Festival Theatre, 13–29 Nicolson Street, 529 6000. 7.15pm. £15.50–£63.50 (concessions available). See Thu 3. Trevor Pinnock St Cecilia’s Hall, Niddry Street, 668 2019. 7.45pm. £5–£16. The master harpsichordist plays music by Rameau, Couperin, Froberger and JS Bach.

FREE Edinburgh University Renaissance Singers Glass Arcade, Scottish Agricultural College, The King’s Buildings, Mayfield Road. 1.05pm. Music by Tomás Luis de Victoria, the Spanish composer who died 400 years ago this year.

Thursday 3

Glasgow

Joshua Bell and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields Usher Hall,

Lothian Road, 228 1155. 7.30pm. £10–£30 (children £5; seniors/disabled £8–£28; students £10). Violin superstar leads the orchestra through Haydn’s Symphony No 13 in D Major, Mendelssohn’s Symphony No 4 in A Major Op 90 ‘Italian’ and Brahms’ Double Concerto Op 102. Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Zadok the Priest The Queen’s Hall,

87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 7.30pm. £9–£27. Richard Egarr conducts Handel’s jubilant coronation anthem, alongside Bach’s Contrapunctus XIV and Suite No 3 and a trio of works by Purcell: Suite from The Fairy Queen, Hear my Prayer and Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem.

Sunday 6

Glasgow FREE Kelvingrove Sunday Organ Recitals Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9599. 3–3.45pm. Sunday promenade concerts with different organists.

Edinburgh FREE Schola of the London Oratory School The Sacred Heart Church, 28 Lauriston Street, 229 9821. 5pm. A concert of choral music.

Monday 7

Glasgow Song Studio: Magic, Myth and Legend RSAMD, 100 Renfrew Street,

332 5057. 1pm. £6.50 (£4.50). Investigating songs by Wolf, Mendelssohn, Liszt, Strauss, Judith Weir and others.

Wednesday 9

Glasgow FREE John Tilbury Glasgow University Concert Hall, University Avenue, 330 4092. 7.45pm. AMM veteran Tilbury performs Cage’s Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano, with a preconcert discussion at 6.45pm between Tilbury and Martin Parker Dixon.

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Birtwistle – Pulse Shadows

The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 7.45pm. £14 (£7). See Mon 7.

Thursday 10

Glasgow William Conway Westbourne Music, 7

West George St. 12.45pm. £7 (£6; students/children £3). JS Bach’s Cello Suites 1 & 5. FREE Red Note Ensemble Glasgow University Concert Hall, University Avenue, 330 4092. 1.10pm. Works by John Cage: Concert for Piano and Orchestra and Aria. BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra: Sacred and Profane 4

City Halls, Candleriggs, 353 8000. 7.30pm. £10–£23 (concessions available). Wagner’s Prelude to Parsifal and Sibelius’ Symphony No 1 close the series, plus Johannes Moser performing Elgar’s magnificent Cello Concerto. Andrew Litton conducts.

Never been before? Try it for free. Get a taster at Opera Unwrapped where the orchestra, singers and back-stage crew introduce you to the plot, characters and music and let you in on some behind-the-scenes secrets. 2 Mar • 6 Apr • 25 May | Festival Theatre Edinburgh 29 Mar • 13 May | Theatre Royal Glasgow 3 Jun | His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen 10 Jun | Eden Court Inverness 3–31 March 2011 THE LIST 105

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Music CLASSICAL Edinburgh Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Stravinsky’s Chamber Ballets III

The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk St, 668 2019. 7.30pm. £9–£27. Violinist Renaud Capuçon joins the SCO for Szymanowski’s Violin Concerto No 2 in a concert which also includes Haydn’s ‘Surprise’ Symphony No 94 and Stravinsky’s Orpheus. FREE Edinburgh University Renaissance Singers: Victoria in Context Canongate Kirk, 153

Canongate, 5563515. 7.45pm. See Wed 9.

Friday 11

Glasgow Boyling Point - Rory Boyle at 60

RSAMD, 100 Renfrew Street, 332 5057. 1pm. £10.50 (£7.50). Renowned Scottish composer Rory Boyle is celebrated in a recital of his music for solo piano alongside that of composers who inspired him, namely Schubert and Ravel. James Willshire is the pianist. FREE Arditti Quartet Glasgow University Chapel, University Avenue, 330 4092. 7.30pm. The Arditti Quartet plays works written for it by John Cage: Four, Quartet in 4 parts and Music for 4.

Prokofiev’s First Quartet and is joined by Ishizaka for Schubert’s Cello Quintet. ■ Dunedin Consort Bute Hall, Glasgow University, University Avenue, 0131 516 3718. 7.30pm. £9 (£6). A weekend of workshops for keen singers culminates in a performance led by the Dunedin Consort of Bach’s Magnificat and Handel’s glorious Dixit Dominus. Glasgow Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert RSAMD, 100

Renfrew Street, 332 5057. 8pm. £12 (£9; children £4). The GCO, with friends from the Leipzig Academic Orchestra, play Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto featuring Gongbo Jiang; Sibelius’ wonderfully wintry Symphony No 5; and Caledonian Muse by E McGuire.

Edinburgh Edinburgh University Wind Band

Canongate Kirk, 153 Canongate, 556 3515. 7.30pm. £2 (voluntary donation). A recital evening in which players perform in a variety of configurations.

Monday 14

Glasgow Mondays at One RSAMD, 100

FREE Tovey Memorial Prize Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh University, Bristo Square, 650 2427. 1.10pm. Recital of performance by music students including the winner of the much coveted Tovey Prize 2011.

Thursday 17

Glasgow FREE Kevin Bowyer: John Cage Glasgow University Chapel, University Avenue, 330 4092. 1.10pm. Works for organ by John Cage, including Variations II and excerpts from Harmony of Maine. BBC SSO Afternoon Performance

City Halls, Candleriggs, 353 8000. 2pm. £7. Mei-Ann Chen conducts Mendelssohn’s ‘Reformation’ Symphony and Veronika Eberle joins for Prokoviev’s First Violin Concerto. The Barony Prom Barony Hall, Rottenrow East, 353 8000. 7.30pm. £9 (£7; children £5). Strathclyde University Concert Band and Big Band feature Slavonic Dances by Dvo_ák, a Lloyd Webber selection and a fistful of big band jazz.

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Mr McFall’s Chamber: Mad March Week 1 St Bride’s

Glasgow

Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Stravinsky’s Chamber Ballets III

University of Strathclyde BA Applied Music String Ensemble

Edinburgh

City Halls, Candleriggs, 353 8000. 7.30pm. £11.50–£25. See Thu 10.

Ramshorn Theatre, 98 Ingram Street, 548 2682. 1.15pm. £4. A programme of string orchestral music, directed by Iain Massey.

RSAMD, 100 Renfrew Street, 332 5057. 7.30pm. £6.50 (£4.50). Red Note and RSAMD’s MusicLab join forces to celebrate the birthday of Rory Boyle with a programme including works by Boyle, Lennox Berkeley and Frank Spedding, plus Stravinsky’s Octet.

Edinburgh

Tuesday 15

McLarty conducts Britten’s Simple Symphony, Arensky’s Variations on a Theme of Tchaikovsky, Nielsen’s Little Suite and Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No 1.

Friday 18

Glasgow Royal Scottish Academy Brass: Vive les Cuivres RSAMD, 100

Episcopal Church, 69 Hyndland Road, 332 5057. 7.30pm. £10 (£8). Eight Irish Madrigals by the ever-popular Gavin Bryars, plus new settings of four poems by Edward Thomas composed by Joel Rust, Martin Suckling, Dylan Curran and Eric Allen. Featuring guest soloists Susan Hamilton and Nicholas Mulroy.

Boyling Point: Rory Boyle at 60

Renfrew Street, 332 5057. 1pm. £6.50 (£4.50). The Academy’s brass department show what they are made of in a concert for ensembles and soloists.

Edinburgh

Renfrew Street, 332 5057. 1pm. £10.50 (£7.50). A celebration of the Auld Alliance with music by Dukas, SaintSaëns and Bozza. Opera Scenes RSAMD, 100 Renfrew St, 332 5057. 2pm. £6.50 (£4.50). Mark Hathaway directs a varied programme of extracts from operas in simple staging.

Edinburgh Edinburgh University Wind Band

Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh University, Bristo Square, 650 2427. 7.30pm. £5 (£3). Conducted by Morven Bell. Edinburgh University Music Society Symphony Orchestra

Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, 226 0000. 7.30pm. £8 (£5). Shostakovich’s Symphony No 10 and Carl Nielsen’s Aladdin Suite, conducted by Russell Cowieson.

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Mr McFall’s Chamber: Mad

March Week 1 St John’s Church, Princes Street, 668 2019. 7.30pm. £10 (£8). See Thu 17.

Saturday 19

Glasgow Albert Herring RSAMD, 100 Renfrew

Edinburgh University String Orchestra Canongate Kirk, 153

Canongate, 556 3515. 7.30pm. £6 (£4). Iain

Street, 332 5057. 7.15pm. £19.50 (£15.50). Britten’s comic opera is directed by Frederic Wake-Walker and conducted by Timothy Dean/Jessica Cottis.

FREE Sarah Nicholls Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh University Bristo Sq, 650 2427. 1.10pm. Nicholls (piano) performs Michael Edwards’ I believe the highest human achievement can be accomplished with a raging heart, Adrift by Richard Barrett and Atau Tanaka’s Suspensions.

Saturday 12

Edinburgh Edinburgh Competition Festival Performance The Queen’s Hall, 87–89

Clerk Street, 668 2019. 7pm. £8 (£4; students & children free). Outstanding performances from the Festival of Music and Speech, followed by performances by soloists from the Festival’s Concerto Class accompanied by the Friends of the Festival Orchestra. Edinburgh University Music Society Sinfonia and Chorus St

Mary’s Cathedral, 23 Palmerston Place, 225 6293. 7.30pm. £8 (£5). Nicholas Fletcher conducts Bruckner’s Te Deum, Walton’s Coronation Te Deum and Delius’ Brigg Fair. The Flight of Song Canongate Kirk, 153 Canongate, 556 3515. 7.30pm. £8 (£6). The Calton Consort kicks off its 2011 season with John Bevan Baker’s Songs of Courtship, Debussy’s Trois Chansons de Charles d’Orléans, Howard Skempton’s The Flight of Song and Karol Szymanowski’s Six Kurpie Songs. Jason Orringe conducts. Scottish Chamber Choir: German Romantics St Giles’ Cathedral, Royal

Mile, 226 0673. 8pm. £10 (students £5; under 18s free). All choral, all German: Brahms’ Warum ist das Licht gegeben, Bruckner’s Three Motets and Ave Maria and Rheinberger’s Abendlied and Mass in E flat for Double Choir.

Sunday 13

Glasgow FREE Kelvingrove Sunday Organ Recitals Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9599. 3–3.45pm. See Sun 6. Pavel Haas Quartet with Danjulo Ishizaka City Halls, Candleriggs, 353

8000. 3pm. £12. The quartet performs 106 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

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ORLANDO Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, Thu 3 and Sat 4 Mar; seen at Theatre Royal, Glasgow ●●●●● In setting Handel’s Orlando in a 1940s London hospital, young director Harry Fehr has been completely ingenious. Taken from Orlando Furioso, the Italian Renaissance epic which inspired three Handel operas, the tale is of Orlando, the great soldier of Charlemagne’s army, who has returned from war, falls in love with Angelica, only to be rejected as she’s in love with someone else. This sets off a state of madness in Orlando, who, in Scottish Opera’s version, is a handsome pilot whose disturbing flashbacks to the war he has just been fighting can’t be a million miles away from the mental health problems of today’s service personnel returning from present day world war zones.

The cast is small, the five solo singers cleverly augmented by actors taking on various hospital white-coat type roles. Originally scheduled for three and a half hours, Fehr has cut the score back to three hours, which makes for well balanced staging on a neat reversible set that holds the attention without a moment’s drop in concentration. As Orlando, counter-tenor Tim Mead is outstanding. He has not only just the right voice for the role, but draws the audience directly to the core of his suffering and vulnerability, and ultimately into sharing the joy of his recovery. Hugely demanding vocally, Angelica is impressively sung by Sally Silver whose agile technique takes Handel’s leaping up and down the register in its stride. Likewise Claire Booth, whose tender Dorinda also brought a little tongue-in-cheek humour to her role as nurse. (Carol Main).

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www.list.co.uk/music Glasgow Orchestral Society

Sherbrooke St Gilbert’s Church, Nithsdale Road, Pollokshields, info@gos.org.uk. 7.30pm. £10 (£7). Eric Dunlea conducts Glasgow’s oldest amateur orchestra in a programme of music by Britten, Copland, Rodriguez and Tchaikovsky.

Edinburgh Edinburgh University Brass Band

Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh University Bristo Square, 650 2427. 7.30pm. £5 (£3). Angus Tully conducts. Jubilo Spring Concert Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, tickets@jubilo.org.uk. 7.30pm. £10 (£7). Four Bruckner Motets, Haydn’s Te Deum Laudamus and Puccini’s Messa di Gloria, featuring soloists Colin Heggie and Andy Fraser. Accompaniment from the Edinburgh Players, who will provide Mendelssohn’s Ruy Blas Overture. Scottish Chamber Orchestra: New Romantics IV The Queen’s Hall,

87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 7.30pm. £9–£27. Garry Walker conducts Battistelli’s Fair is foul, foul is fair, Berio’s Folk Songs, the world premiere of Harper’s Pastoral and Britten’s Suite on English Folk Tunes. Edinburgh University Chamber Choir Canongate Kirk, 153 Canongate,

556 3515. 8pm. £8 (£5). A selection of works by Vaughan Williams, Mealor, Sweelinck and William Byrd. Edinburgh University String Orchestra and Singers Old St Paul’s

Church, 39 Jeffrey Street, 556 3332. 8pm. £6 (£4). A night of Handel, featuring his roof-raising Coronation Anthems, the Organ Concerto Op 7 No 1 in B Major and costume drama soundtrack fave Water Music Suite No 1.

Sunday 20

Glasgow FREE Kelvingrove Sunday Organ Recitals Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9599. 3–3.45pm. See Sun 6. Sounds International Annual Charity Concert Glasgow Royal

Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 7.30pm. £10. The ecumenicallyminded choir’s annual charity concert is in aid of Scottish charity Quarriers.

Edinburgh Children’s Classic Concerts: Bongos and Brass The Queen’s Hall,

87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 3pm. £10 (children £6; family ticket £29). Mayhem and musicianship on percussion and brass, presented by Owen and Olly. Edinburgh University Female Voice Choir Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh

University, Bristo Square, 650 2427. 7.30pm. £5 (£3). With conductor Vaughan Fleischfresser. Linton Singers 25th Anniversary Concert Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars

Place, 226 0000. 7.30pm. Â£8. The choir performs Fauré’s Requiem and a new work by Edinburgh-based composer Steve King. Benefit concert in aid of Mercy Ships. Scottish Sinfonia St Cuthbert’s Church, 5 Lothian Road, 229 1142. 7.45pm. £12 (£10; schoolchildren £3). Neil Mantle conducts Rimsky-Korsakov’s Russian Easter Festival Overture, Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante (with soloists Daniel Bell and Matthew Hunter) and Franck’s Symphony in D minor.

Monday 21

Electroacoustic music by pioneering composer Jonty Harrison.

Edinburgh Edinburgh Youth Choir Greyfriars

Kirk, Greyfriars Place, 226 0000. 7.30pm. £10 (£8). Wayne Weaver conducts. FREE Noisy Nights 13 Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, 228 1404. 8pm. Red Note’s informal night of new music, featuring the Ten Minute Composing Challenge: write a piece in the interval and it might get played at the end of the night.

Mr McFall’s Chamber: Mad March Week 2 The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk

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Scottish Opera: Intermezzo

Street, 332 5057. 7.15pm. £19.50 (£15.50). See Sat 19.

RSNO: Järvi conducts the Leningrad Glasgow Royal Concert Hall,

Edinburgh

2 Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 7.30pm. £10–£32 (under 26s £5; under 16s free). See Fri 25.

Glasgow

East Lothian Council Instrumental Music Service Showcase Concert

The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 7.30pm. £5. Talented young musicians’ showcase.

Wednesday 23

Glasgow Lord Todd Prom Lord Todd Bar,

Campus Village, University of Strathclyde, 548 2435. 7.30pm. £9 (£7; children £5). Strathclyde University’s Guitar Ensemble and Celtic Ensemble in an informal setting.

Edinburgh FREE The Margaret Fletcher Schola Cantorum of Edinburgh Lieder Prize 2011 Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh University, Bristo Square, 650 2427. 2pm. A competitive concert of German Lieder.

Thursday 24

Glasgow

Edinburgh Edinburgh Bach Choir: St Matthew Passion St Cuthbert’s Church, 5 Lothian

Road, 228 1155. 6.30pm. £17.50 (£15). Bach’s masterpiece features Philippa Hyde, Marion Ramsay, John Arthur, Joshua Ellicott, Chris Elliott, Stewart Kempster and the Edinburgh Bach Society Orchestra. Edinburgh Concert Band & James Gillespie’s School Choir Morningside

United Church, 15 Chamberlain Road, 473 2000. 7.15pm. £10 (£8; children £5). A concert in aid of 500 Miles, a charity supporting medical services in Malawi and Zambia. Cadenza: CD Fundraising Concert

St Peter’s Church, Lutton Place, 447 3102. 7.30pm. £8 (£6; schoolchildren £2). Lighter favourites by Finzi, Vaughan Williams, Whitacre, Richard Rogers, Gershwin, George Harrison and more.

Sunday 27

St Mary’s Music School Ensembles

Glasgow

Westbourne Music, 7 West George St, 649 5347. 12.45pm. £7 (£6; students/children £3). Virtuoso young performers from the renowned specialist music school based in Edinburgh. Albert Herring RSAMD, 100 Renfrew Street, 332 5057. 7.15pm. £19.50 (£15.50). See Sat 19.

FREE Kelvingrove Sunday Organ Recitals Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9599. 4–4.45pm. See Sun 6. Kings Park Brass St Andrews in the Square, 1 St Andrews Square, 559 5902. 7.30pm. £6 (£5). Kings Park Brass and the Glasgow Youth Choir in an evening of instrumental and choral music.

BBC SSO: Flights of Inspiration

City Halls, Candleriggs, 353 8000. 7.30pm. £10–£23. Bartok’s Music for strings, percussion and celesta and Harrison Birtwistle’s Endless Parade featuring trumpeter Håkan Hardenberger, as well as Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto in E Flat and Sibelius’s The Wood Nymph. Mr McFall’s Chamber: Mad March Week 2 RSAMD, 100 Renfrew Street,

332 5057. 7.30pm. £10 (£8). New commissions from top UK jazz composers Tim Garland and Martin Kershaw plus works by Astor Piazzolla, Raymond Scott and Frank Zappa.

Edinburgh Edinburgh Quartet Brunton Theatre,

Ladywell Way, Musselburgh, 665 2240. 6.30pm. £23.50 (£21.50; without supper £11.50–£13.50). The irrepressible quartet performs Schubert’s Quartet in A Minor Op 29 (‘Rosamunde’), Beethoven’s Quartet in D major Op 18 No 3 and the Quartet No 2 by Prokofiev, following a one-course supper.

Friday 25

Edinburgh

RSAMD String Ensemble with Ilya Gringolts RSAMD, 100 Renfrew Street,

Trio Ecossaise Canongate Kirk, 153

Canongate, 556 3515. 6pm. £8 (£6; schoolchildren £2). The clarinet/cello/piano trio plays works by Mozart, Bruch and Nino Rota. All proceeds go to the Musicians Benevolent Fund.

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Albert Herring RSAMD, 100 Renfrew

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Street, 668 2019. 8pm. £12 (£10). See Thu 24.

Theatre Royal, 282 Hope Street, 0844 871 7647. 7.15pm. £17–£49 (concessions available). Francesco Corti directs Richard Strauss’ droll ‘sitcopera’ of marital confusion, starring Anita Bader and Roland Wood. Part of Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival

Glasgow 332 5057. 1pm. £6.50 (£4.50). Ilya Gringolts (violin) joins RSAMD players in a performance including Schoenberg’s Verklärte Nacht. Albert Herring RSAMD, 100 Renfrew Street, 332 5057. 7.15pm. £19.50 (£15.50). See Sat 19. Electroacoustic Event 100 Renfrew Street, 332 5057. 7.30pm. £6.50 (£4.50).

Symphony No 7 ‘Leningrad’. Plus Dvorák’s Serenade for Strings and a preconcert talk at 6.45pm.

Music

Edinburgh Artisan Trio Canongate Kirk, 153

Canongate, 556 3515. 7.30pm. £10 (£8). The Hans Gál Society presents the young Edinburgh-based piano trio performing works by Schubert, Beethoven and Gál.

Monday 28

Glasgow FREE BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra: Discovering Music City Halls, Candleriggs, 353 8000. 2pm. Pianist Martin Roscoe, presenter Stephen Johnson and conductor Jonathan Schiffman explore Brahms’ colossal Piano Concerto No 2.

Edinburgh Edinburgh Quartet Stockbridge Parish Church, Saxe-Coburg Street, 554 1315. 7.30pm. £12 (£4–£8). Final concert in the Edinburgh Quartet’s 2010/11 season features quartets by Mozart, Ravel and Beethoven’s great Op 59 No 3 ‘Rasumovsky’. Hagen Quartet The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 7.45pm. £11–£19 (concessions available). Lutoslawski’s String Quartet and Beethoven’s craggy String Quartet No 14 in C sharp Minor Op 131.

Tuesday 29

RSNO: Järvi conducts the Leningrad Usher Hall, Lothian Road,

Glasgow

228 1155. 7.30pm. £10–£32. Neeme Järvi conducts Shostakovich’s roaring

Theatre, 98 Ingram Street, 552 3489. 1.15pm. £4. Valentin Schiedermair

From Vienna to Paris Ramshorn

Birtwistle – Pulse Shadows Amazingly, this major piece by Sir Harrison Birtwistle has not been heard live in Scotland before. Don’t miss its Scottish premiere with Hebrides Ensemble and the phenomenal American soprano Claron McFadden (pictured), to whom the work is dedicated and who gave its first performances in 1996. Mon 7 Mar, St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow; Tue 8 Mar, Eden Court, Inverness; Wed 9 Mar, Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh; Fri 11 Mar, Perth Concert Hall. Scottish Opera: Intermezzo Hot on the heels of their enormously successful Orlando, Scottish Opera turn to something completely different and Richard Strauss’s witty and elegant comedy of manners inspired by the real life marital goings on in his own home. Sat 26, Wed 30 Mar, Sat 3 Apr, Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Thu 7, Sat 9 April, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.

Mr McFall’s Chamber: Mad March Week Four new commissions one week in March and another two unveiled the next. Yes, it is a bit mad. First off are Martin Suckling from Scotland, Joel Rust from England, Dylan Curran from Ireland and Eric Allen from the US. All are under 30 and all have set a poem by Edward Thomas, with the set making a fine companion to Gavin Bryars’s Eight Irish Madrigals. Thu 17 Mar, St Bride’s Church, Glasgow; Fri 18 Mar, St John’s Church, Edinburgh. (piano) presents Mozart’s Rondo in D K485, Schubert’s Wanderer Fantasy and Chopin’s Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise brillante Op 22.

Wednesday 30

Glasgow

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Scottish Opera: Intermezzo

Theatre Royal, 282 Hope Street, 0844 871 7647. 7.15pm. £17–£49 (concessions available). See Sat 26.

Thursday 31

Edinburgh Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Fauré’s Requiem Usher Hall, Lothian

Road, 228 1155. 7.30pm. £9–£27. Fauré’s tranquil testament plus Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll and Schreker’s seldom-heard Chamber Symphony. With Robin Ticciati (conductor), bass-baritone Neal Davies and soprano Carolyn Sampson. 3–31 March 2011 THE LIST 107

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The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy The Ramshorn stages Douglas Adams’ space comedy using the original radio scripts. See preview, page 116. Ramshorn Theatre, Glasgow, Thu 24 Mar–Fri 1 Apr.

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Wild Life Contemporary horror about a couple who become convinced that a feral child is lurking just outside their house. See preview, page 109. Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Fri 11 & Sat 12 Mar; Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh, Wed 16 Mar. Sweetness Kevin MacNeil adapts Torgny Lindgren’s novel of brotherly strife for Dogstar theatre. See preview, page 109. Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, Thu 3 Mar; North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Fri 4 Mar. 108 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

Mother Courage and her Children A new version of Brecht’s classic. See preview, page 109. Paisley Arts Centre, Thu 10 Mar; Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, Thu 12 Mar; Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Wed 30 Mar–Sat 2 Apr.

Around the World in 80 Days Lung Ha’s mounts an epic stage version of Jules Verne’s novel. See Q & A, right. Platform, Glasgow, Thu 31 Mar & Fri 1 Apr; Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Wed 6 & Thu 7 Apr. King Lear Shakespeare’s great tragedy about a deluded monarch cast into the wilderness, featuring an acclaimed performance by Derek Jacobi in the lead. See preview, page 109. Theatre Royal, Glasgow, Mon 7–Sat 12 Mar.

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Girl X Robert Softley and Pol Heyvaert explore issues surrounding disability sexuality. See preview, page 114. Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Fri 4-Sat 12 Mar; Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, Wed 16 Mar–Sat 19 Mar.

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Journey’s End David Grindley’s revival of RC Sherriff’s poignant World War I drama arrives in the capital following an 18month run in London and a Tony-award winning Broadway stint. See feature, page 108. King’s Theatre, Edinburgh, Tue 15–Sat 19 Mar.

Janis Claxton: Humanimalia New work inspired by Enclosure 44 – Humans where Claxton’s company spent 11 days inside an enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo. See preview, page 112. Tramway, Glasgow, Fri 4 & Sat 5 Mar.

Northern Ballet: Cleopatra The company brings one of the most famous women in history to life, with music by composer Claude-Michel Schönberg. See preview, page 112. Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Thu 10-Sat 12 Mar.

What inspired you to go Around the World in 80 Days? I wanted to give the company members a chance to do a classic play. Around the World in 80 Days came to mind as a story that is rarely produced for the stage, and is funny, with lots of characters. I contacted Finnish playwright Bengt Ahlfors who has written a stage version and he gave us free rein to adapt his script. How did your collaboration with Douglas Maxwell come about? I was thinking of who would have the right spirit for an adventure piece and who would know and understand Lung Ha’s well enough to adapt the script. Douglas was my first choice: he has a brilliant sense of humour. Is this Lung Ha’s most ambitious show to date? As a sole Lung Ha’s production it is probably the most ambitious. The members are going from strength to strength with the help of choreographer Christine Devaney, composer and musician Pete Vilk and a great set by Becky Minto. Is theatre a particularly good medium with which to engage people with learning difficulties? Definitely. Theatre not only teaches you communication and raises your confidence it also gives you a chance to understand other people by creating characters. What has been the highlight of your career with Lung Ha’s? Maybe when members were awarded the Cats Award for the Best ensemble for Huxley’s Lab together with Grid Iron. This meant so much to them and has had a long-term effect on their work. If you were to travel around the world in 80 days where would you most like to stop off? It would be at our family sauna in Finland. You need a good sauna if you are travelling around the world. I am a Finn after all . . . ■ See Hitlist, left, for full performance schedule.

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THEATRE OF CONFLICT Yasmin Sulaiman visits the French locations that inspired RC Sherriff’s classic World War I drama Journey’s End and talks to director David Grindley about the massive success of his recent revival of the play here’s a tunnel on the Canadian National Memorial site at Vimy Ridge in northern France that tries to give you an insight into the conditions soldiers would have gone through during World War I. Our tour group, a mixed bag of journalists and PRs, is jostling for a view of the runner’s room, a small enclosure cluttered with dirty wooden furniture covered in chicken wire. It’s a damp, depressing sight that’s been singled out as the inspiration for the set of one of the most successful British theatre productions of the last decade: David Grindley’s 2004 revival of Journey’s End by RC Sherriff, a poignant World War I drama. Having enjoyed an 18-month run in London and a Tony-award winning Broadway stint in 2007, it’s now embarking on a lengthy tour across the UK. We’re recreating the 2003 journey taken by director Grindley and designer Jonathan Fensom when they were planning the production. This in turn follows part of the likely route taken by the soldiers in Sherriff’s 1928 play before they reach the trenches at Saint-Quentin, where the action is set. And although we also visit the British memorial at Loos and the French cemetery at Notre Dame de Lorette, Vimy Ridge seems to have played the biggest role in shaping the production. ‘Being in the underground tunnel was an absolute moment of clarity for us,’ Grindley tells me a month later, before the show is due to reach Edinburgh. ‘We knew that’s how we should convey the feeling of claustrophobia and give it a much more visceral edge than we would have done otherwise.’

Throughout the tour and afterwards, Grindley is keen to emphasise that Journey’s End is not an ‘anti-war’ play and that Sheriff – who, aged 19, volunteered for service in 1915 and was wounded at Passchendaele – wrote it as a commemoration to the men with whom he served in battle. But it also seems likely that the show’s success since 2004 is partly owed to public reaction in the UK and US against mounting military death tolls, first in Iraq and now in Afghanistan.

‘IT PLAYS INTO PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT OUR CURRENT WARS’ ‘I think it plays into public awareness about our current wars,’ Grindley agrees, ‘but I feel the success of the play is due to the fact that the characters were citizen soldiers – Kitchener’s Army, ordinary men, who found themselves in the middle of war. Why the show works so well is that people see real men enduring extraordinary circumstances. And, as I’ve always said, it’s a play about hero worship for which the backdrop is the war.’ This hero worship comes in the form of Raleigh, the 18-year-old lieutenant who asks to be sent to the company of 21-year-old Captain Stanhope, whom he looked up to at school, only to find that the experience of war has made his idol an alcoholic. For Grindley, the relationship

between the two characters is the linchpin of the play’s dynamic and he has great faith in his cast’s ability to tackle this. ‘The young actors we have in this production really bring the narrative to life,’ he enthuses. ‘The great thing about this show is that the actors are very committed to doing it – however many people are in the audience, they always deliver a very high standard performance.’ Sherriff’s aptitude for dramatic timing also plays a significant role. ‘You’re always aware of the ticking clock that at any moment this world is going to end,’ Grindley explains, ‘because the enormous German attack is about to begin. It’s wrong to say there’s a “thriller” aspect to the play but there is something about it that ensures that the audience’s pulses are racing by the end.’ It’s this dramatic awareness that fuelled Sherriff’s subsequent Hollywood career, during which time he penned scripts for Goodbye Mr Chips and The Dam Busters. Even though it’s been seven years since his production came to life, Grindley still speaks passionately about Sherriff’s play. And, buoyed by a high-calibre cast, he’s keen to sustain the momentum behind the show for some time yet. ‘2014 will be the centenary of the start of World War I, the 85th anniversary of Sherriff’s original production and indeed the tenth anniversary of my own production,’ he says, ‘so it’s definitely a milestone to aim for.’ Journey’s End, King’s Theatre, Edinburgh, Tue 15–Sat 19 Mar. 3–31 March 2011 THE LIST 109

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KEVIN LOW

LAURENCE WINRAM

JOHAN PERSSON

‘You would never do Lear without an actor in mind,’ says Michael Grandage. The outgoing director of London’s Donmar Warehouse has had just such an actor in mind for several years. He has built his acclaimed production of Shakespeare’s great tragedy around Sir Derek Jacobi who, at the age of 72, feels he is ready to play the old king, a man who bequeaths his kingdom to his daughters only to be cast into the wilderness and surrender to madness. The conversations between director and actor have gone on for seven years, each man preparing himself psychologically for a gargantuan undertaking. ‘At the odd dinner, at least once a year, he would usually say, “Have you thought about where our Britain is?”’ says Grandage. ‘It says he’s king of Britain in the play, so where is it?’ The answer is in some ancient, primitive time, an empty place of stripped-back timber and functional fashion. Here, in a deeply moving performance, Jacobi gathers his family round and says: ‘Tell me my daughters . . . which of you shall we say doth love us most?’ He treats the line as a whimsical afterthought, a casually conceived idea, yet his whole tragedy rests on it. When things don’t go his way, he digs in his heels, banishing the faithful Cordelia and irritating the scheming Goneril and Regan. ‘We want to present a Lear that concentrates on the domestic tragedy at the centre of it,’ says Grandage. ‘That’s what excited me and, it turned out, what excited him.’ To work with an actor of such charisma makes perfect sense. ‘He’s the highest ranking person on the stage and he needs to carry some kind of star quality,’ he says. ‘Put a crown on Joe Schmo and hope it has its effect; put on a crown on Derek Jacobi and something happens to the play.’ (Mark Fisher)

PREVIEW CLASSIC

PREVIEW NEW PLAY

PREVIEW ADAPTATION

MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN

WILD LIFE

SWEETNESS

Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Fri 11 & Sat 12 Mar; Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh, Wed 16 Mar. For touring schedule see www.magneticnorth.org.uk

Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, Thu 3 Mar; North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh, Fri 4 Mar. For touring schedule see www.dogstartheatre.co.uk

Voyeurism has long been a part of human nature, and the internet has only increased the opportunities for pointing and staring at those who stand out. Playwright Pamela Carter is convinced that in our voyeurism we are – at least in part – searching for some truths about the human condition. The idea is explored in Carter’s play, Wild Life. She was asked by Magnetic North to write something based around the story of Victor, the so-called ‘Wild Boy of Aveyron’ – a feral child who was found and studied by various doctors in the early 1800s in an attempt to reach a definition of humanity. After a series of associative leaps from that starting point, Carter alighted on the idea of a ‘modern-day wild child’, picked up on and sensationalised by the media in the manner of so many TV shock-docs. Her protagonists are ‘a very average couple’ who interact with the world via TV and the internet. In a plot that plays on that horror-movie desire to be shocked while safe within a comfortable home, they become obsessed with the idea of a feral child they believe is lurking outside. Carter is tight-lipped on the nature or indeed existence of this ‘virtual child’, but we can be sure her new work will play on some familiar fears and morbid fascinations. (Laura Ennor)

In between touring internationally with The Tailor of Inverness, co-artistic director Matthew Zajac’s award-winning account of his father’s journey from Poland to Scotland, Dogstar theatre company has managed to put together Sweetness, a tragicomedy in which Zajac stars and directs with assistance from Licketyspit’s Virginia Radcliffe. Adapted by author Kevin MacNeil from the novel by Swedish writer Torgny Lindgren, Sweetness focuses on the bitter relationship between two brothers, played by Zajac and Sean Hay, but the action has moved from Sweden to the north of Scotland. ‘It’s a play which is essentially about death and a very bitter sibling rivalry,’ Zajac explains. ‘These are universal themes in human existence so I’m hoping that audiences will relate quite strongly to them.’ Despite our growing awareness of Swedish authors like Stieg Larsson and Henning Mankell, Lindgren remains little-known in the UK. But Zajac isn’t daunted by the task of attracting audiences to an unknown work: ‘There’s always a risk in what we do, that’s just the nature of producing new plays. It’s a challenge but we’ve got to depend on the audience that we’ve built over the years and the reputation the company’s got.’ (Yasmin Sulaiman)

Paisley Arts Centre, Thu 10 Mar; Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, Thu 12 Mar; Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Wed 30 Mar–Sat 2 Apr. For touring schedule see birdsofparadisetheatre.co.uk ‘She’s like a lioness with her cubs – she keeps them close,’ says Alison Peebles preparing to take on the formidable title role of Mother Courage, the powerhouse at the heart of Bertolt Brecht’s study of economic survival in the 30 Years’ War. The character is witty and entertaining, yet capable of acts of chilling calculation. ‘She has the charisma of a monster,’ says Peebles. ‘You’d enjoy spending time in her company but you’d be horrified by what she’s coming out with.’ It puts her in mind of the looters who appear at times of natural disaster and put their own desperate needs ahead of the common good. ‘She’s an opportunist and a woman of her time and situation,’ says Peebles. ‘War makes people different. She’ll do anything to survive. Morally, you might not agree with her, but everything she does is for the best for her family.’ Heading an impressive cast in a touring production by Birds of Paradise, Peebles is delighting in the character’s contradictions: ‘Brecht himself believed you should be surprised by each moment and that’s what I want to do.’ (Mark Fisher) 110 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

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MARILYN Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, until Fri 11 Mar; Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh, Tue 15 Mar–Sat 2 Apr ●●●●●

MARC MARNIE

JOHN JOHNSTON

Certain actresses have an image that resonates throughout popular culture long after their departure from the silver screen. Almost none have remained as morbidly fascinating as Marilyn Monroe, and her appeal is explored compellingly in Sue Glover’s new play. Set in the spring and summer of 1960, Marilyn tracks the turbulent relationship that developed between Monroe (played by Frances Thorburn) with Oscar-winning French actress, Simone Signoret (Dominique Hollier) when America’s favourite blonde bombshell returned from New York to Hollywood to film Let’s Make Love with Signoret’s husband, Yves Montand. The French couple live in the Beverly Hills Hotel, in an apartment adjacent to that of Monroe and her husband du jour, playwright Arthur Miller. The two women strike up an uneasy friendship, filled with differing opinions and insecurity on both sides, refereed by acerbic New York hair stylist and wisecracking one-woman support network, Patti (Pauline Knowles). Thorburn’s voice is perfect for the role, mixing sweet, honey-tinged croons with erratic outbursts and all three women offer strong, nuanced performances that highlight the characters’ individual qualities and failings. While Monroe’s look, persona and fragile state of mind in the years before her death are largely pinpointed by Thorburn, it is clear that Glover’s re-telling is about more than a cheap caricature of a movie icon. Glover, best known for Bondagers as well as her writing for radio and television, poignantly highlights how two fiercely independent women still end up defining themselves through men. What strikes most close to home is the depiction of how two interesting, strong-willed women and polar opposites wrestling to be taken seriously by a male dominated society abandon sisterhood when men come between them. Overall it’s a witty take on celebrity and feminism in the 1960s that still resonates in the present day. (Lauren Mayberry)

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Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Thu 24–Sat 26 Mar. Seen at Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, Fri 25 Feb. For touring schedule see www.randomaccomplice.com ●●●●●

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Random Accomplice’s trio of Ayrshire-set plays seems intended as an affectionate parody of the portmanteau horror films popularised by Amicus in the 1960s. The individual segments do, however, offer a snapshot of the playwrights’ individual strengths and preoccupations. Douglas Maxwell’s typically densely written piece opens the show in Girvan with a tale of rival tourism officials and boxing kangaroos that introduces the framing device of contaminated water or ‘Rabbie Juice’. DC Jackson’s Stewarton-set piece brings to bear the playwright’s strong sense of the domestic on an outrageously crude story about a pair of rutting teenagers whose night of cherry popping pleasure quite literally transforms them. The final segment, by director Johnny McKnight, is a disarming blend of couthy dialogue and visual absurdity in which zombies converge on a pair of Ardrossan canteen workers. If the show feels inconsequential, the off-the-wall humour and bawdy set pieces mean it’s never less than great fun. (Allan Radcliffe) 112 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

There are a number of very good reasons for resurrecting Charles Dyer’s 1966 play (which was adapted into a film starring Rex Harrison and Richard Burton), foremost of which is his control of language. Under Dyer’s pen, the plain tics and disappointments of everyday speech become poetic and lovely. To an extent this is very much a period piece from a time when homosexuality was still illegal: the subject is the mutual and self-loathing between two ageing lovers, Charlie and Harry, who have been forced to live their whole lives together illicitly. Director Andy Arnold turns actor here, playing Charlie as a Pinteresque tragic antihero. As Harry, Benny Young manages a rather beautiful study in the melancholy always hinted at and suppressed in those great English camp turns of the period – he manages to reference both Frankie Howard and Mrs Slocombe without losing dignity. As a two-hander, the play doesn’t offer much variation, and this production could certainly stand to ramp the tension up a bit more. However, a twist at the end is played brilliantly, refracting everything we thought we knew. (Kirstin Innes)

Linda Griffiths’ play, ‘wildly inspired’ by George Gissing’s The Odd Women proves highly entertaining in its exploration of the early days of women’s emancipation. The plot focuses on exsuffragette Mary Barfoot (Ann Louise Ross) and her lover Rhoda Nunn’s (Clare Lawrence Moody) attempts to emancipate the Madden sisters – flighty Monica, alcoholic Virginia and disapproving Alice – through touch-typing and shorthand. As the women’s self-awareness develops they wrestle with the inequities bequeathed to them by their biology as well as the pitfalls of falling in love. While Griffiths’ wordy script attempts to show the complexity of sexual politics in the late 19th century, there are times when the dialogue feels didactic, with the result that it is difficult to engage with the characters on a human level. The conceit of having the characters speak their thoughts also proves confusing at times. But Stellar Quines’ production is kept afloat by the nimble performances, some very funny set pieces, including a mass fainting fit, and the stripped-back, stylish staging. (Allan Radcliffe)

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One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams directed by Susan C. Triesman and Bruce Downie

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CHOREOGRAPHER OF THE MONTH JANIS CLAXTON What made you want to be a choreographer? I grew up running wild in the Australian bush and I was always dancing barefoot outdoors. I guess it was that connection with the wilderness and the land along with a need for emotional and creative release and a desire to experience the power and fullness of all of that in motion. What is the inspiration behind your latest piece? Humanimalia was originally inspired by Enclosure 44 – Humans, where in 2008 during the Edinburgh Fringe my company spent 11 days inside an animal enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo. That led to a lot of research into the evolutionary connections we share with other animals especially the other great apes. Humanimalia is based on these connections, the 98% DNA we share with chimpanzees and the 2% difference. What are you looking for in the dancers who perform your choreography? There are, of course, physical and technical needs and mostly I work with female dancers, but what is really important to me is to work with intelligent dancers who are committed and prepared to embrace the entire process from conception and research to development. So the dancers contribute at every level of the creative process. Their voices, movement and ideas are intricately woven throughout the work. I need to work with dancers who love the process and ethos of the company. I am not a ‘jobbing dancer’s’ choreographer! What do you hope audiences will take away from your work? I hope that audiences feel something, that they are moved and inspired. I hope Humanimalia gets them thinking about our place in the animal kingdom and I hope they donate some money to Budongo Conservation Field Station or any other conservation fund that is helping keep endangered species alive. ■ Humanimalia, Tramway, Glasgow, Fri 4 & Sat 5 Mar; Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, Fri 11 Mar; macrobert, Stirling, Thu 17 Mar. 114 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

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NEW TERRITORIES Tramway, Glasgow, Tue 8–Sat 26 Mar As the New Territories festival continues apace, we asked artistic director Nikki Milican to take us on a whistle-stop tour of the main stage dance productions. First up is a double-bill from Louise Lecavalier, a former dancer with Canadian outfit La La La Human Steps. ‘I’ve been keeping an eye on what Louise has been doing,’ says Milican, ‘and felt that now was the time to bring her over. There will be people who have no idea who La La La Human Steps are, and they’ll be able to get a little taster of what that work used to be like.’ Like Lecavalier, Liquid Loft is making its New Territories debut with Posing Project B, an awardwinner at the 2007 Venice Biennale. ‘I think it lends itself very well to the architecture of Tramway 1, because it’s not a traditional end-on piece,’ says Milican. ‘It’s also very engaging and quite immediate for the audience.’ Making a welcome return to the festival is Canadian company O Vertigo with Onde de Choc (Shock Wave).

‘They had huge success at New Territories in 2002 with Luna, and it’s been hard to find a piece that would at least equal that,’ explains Milican. ‘As with all Quebeçois companies, they’re technically brilliant, and for people who aren’t looking for the leftfield quirky things we do, this is much more mainstream, choreographic dance.’ Also returning to the fold is France’s Compagnie Didier Théron, with its powerful work, Hara-kiri, performed underneath 40 fluorescent lights. ‘I’m a believer in creating long-term relationships with some artists, and Didier is one of them,’ says Milican. ‘This is quite a slow, meditative piece, extraordinarily lit and quite complex in its staging, but at the same time very simple in its performance.’ To close the festival, Milican has programmed renowned Spanish choreographer, Sol Pico, who at the age of 43 has created a 1980s rock concert to explore the ageing process. ‘Sol wanted to go back on stage herself,’ says Milican, ‘and question what it’s like for a dancer to have a maturing body, looking at the whole age issue. It’s a fantastic piece to end the festival with.’ (Kelly Apter)

PREVIEW BALLET

NORTHERN BALLET: CLEOPATRA Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Thu 10–Sat 12 Mar With new production Cleopatra, Northern Ballet is heading into unchartered territory. For, while the movers and shakers of the Roman Empire have many column inches devoted to them, not all of it is helpful in terms of getting into a role. ‘In the past, we’ve worked from books or plays, where literally everything is written down for us,’ says dancer Toby Batley, who plays Cleopatra’s lover, Mark Antony. ‘But, while there is a lot of information about Cleopatra and Mark Antony, it’s mainly just historical facts. So, in a way, that’s made it a bit freer because you can’t really go wrong – but it’s also harder because there’s not so much to go by.’ The show’s scenario has been written by Northern Ballet’s artistic director, David Nixon, composer Claude-Michel Schönberg (of Les Miserables fame) and director Patricia Doyle. It was their job to bring one of the most famous women in history back to life – and give Batley something to build his rendition of Mark Antony on. ‘He was a pretty wild character,’ he says, ‘very brave and really sexual. He also spent a lot of time drinking and gambling, so one difficulty has been to make it believable that Cleopatra would fall in love with him. Because somebody like that could come across to the audience as not very nice – and he probably wasn’t, but you still want them to fall in love with him like she did.’ (Kelly Apter)

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“Type damn you. Type! It’s the only way to liberty.”

DANCE CONSORTIUM presents

HE ‘TH I S I S T T IG H N T S E I N FU N AVE H R E V E L YO U’L LET’ L A B E H T AT SU N DAY TI

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UK Première

By Linda Griffiths Wildly inspired by The Odd Women by George Gissing A co-production with Stellar Quines Theatre Company

18 February –12 March 2011 (then touring) BOX OFFICE: 0131 248 4848 GROUPS 8+: 0131 248 4949 www.lyceum.org.uk/arousal Royal Lyceum Theatre is a Registered Company No. SCO62065 Scottish Charity Registered SCO10509 Stellar Quines is a Registered Company No. 157796 Registered Charity No. SCO23628

+++++ TE S ‘PI R O U ET ALLS. F AN D PRAT ’ S P R I C E L ES LEGRAPH

SUNDAY TE

“Nobody ever said Lady Macbeth was a brunette.”

World Première

By Sue Glover A co-production with Citizens Theatre, Glasgow

Citizens Theatre: playing until 12 March 2011 BOX OFFICE: 0141 429 0022 www.citz.co.uk

Lyceum Theatre: 15 March–2 April 2011 BOX OFFICE: 0131 248 4848 GROUPS 8+: 0131 248 4949 www.lyceum.org.uk/marilyn Supported by Glasgow Restaurant Association and Arts & Business New Arts Sponsorship Investment Company No. SCO62065 Scottish Charity Registered SCO10509

TUE 8 & WED 9 MARCH 0844 871 7648 bkg fee

www.ambassadortickets.com/ glasgow online bkg fee

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Theatre and directed by Davey Anderson. Ticket price includes a pie and drink.

Events are listed by city, then alphabetically by venue. Submit listings at least 16 days before publication to theatre@list.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Laura Ennor. ✽ Indicates Hitlist entry

A Play, A Pie & A Pint: The Soap Hour Mon 14–Sat 19 Mar, 1pm.

£8–£12.50. A play that explores whether your identity is forged in the day-to-day life around you. Play, A Pie & A Pint: One Night in Iran Mon 21–Sat 26 Mar, 1pm.

GLASGOW

£8–£12.50. Lunchtime theatre about an illegal tryst in Iran.

■ THE ARCHES 253 Argyle Street, 565 1000. It’s Her Birthday Sat 5 Mar, 6–9pm. £3. A Moment’s Peace Theatre Company celebrates International Women’s Day with an evening of performances celebrating and exploring the stories of women.

A Play, A Pie & A Pint: St Catherine’s Day Mon 28 Mar–Sat 2

UWS BA Performance Showcase

The Kilkennys: ‘Fine Girl, Ye Are!’

Wed 23 Mar, 1pm & 7pm. £7 (£5). Final-year students from the University of the West of Scotland showcase 5–10 minute pieces created during their studies, ranging from conventional playwriting to experimental devised pieces. The 7pm show is suitable for ages 18+ only.

Sat 12 Mar, 7.30pm. £16.50 (£13.50). The story of the Clancy Brothers, in a theatrical show narrated by Cathal McCabe.

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Mar, 7.30pm. £10. The National Theatre of Scotland presents Molly Taylor’s onewoman show Love Letters to the Public Transport System (Wed) and Gary McNair’s exploration of the political systems we are born into and bound to accept (or not), Count Me In (Thu). At the end of the week (Fri & Sat) you can see both plays as a double bill. A Midsummer Night’s Dream Tue 22–Sat 26 Mar, 7.30pm (Sat mat 2.30pm). £10–£17.50 (concessions £7–£14.50; Tue all tickets £10). Headlong Theatre and The Nuffield, Southampton present Shakespeare’s bestloved comedy, relocated to a 1960s Hollywood film set. Somersaults Wed 23–Sat 26 Mar, 7.30pm. £12.50 (£7.50–£9.50). The National Theatre of Scotland presents a play exploring words, language and their importance when it comes to identity by Iain Finlay MacLeod. ■ EASTWOOD PARK THEATRE Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, 577 4970. Smalltown Thu 10 Mar, 7.30pm. £12 (£10; students £8). See review. The Wedding Singer Tue 15–Sat 19 Mar, 7.30pm (Sat mat 2.30pm). £10–£14. Musical based on the Adam Sandler movie of the same name. Presented by Theatre South. Glasgow Tales Tue 29 Mar, 7.30pm. £3. A new piece of theatre devised by Eastwood Park Theatre Young Company and inspired by the snippets of conversation picked up on Glasgow’s streets, buses and trains. ■ KING’S THEATRE 297 Bath Street, 0844 871 7648. Half a Sixpence Thu 3–Sat 5 Mar, 7.30pm (Sat mat 2.30pm). £16.50–£21.50. Big-hearted musical performed by the Lyric Club. 116 THE LIST 3–31 March 2011

■ PAVILION THEATRE 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846.

■ PLATFORM The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, 276 9696. Shooting Truth Thu 10–Sat 12 Mar, 7pm (Sat mat 2.30pm). £2.50. Platform Performance presents a show about a teenage film making project.

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Around the World in 80 Days

Thu 31 Mar, 7.30pm; Fri 1 Apr, 11am. £8 (£4.50). Award-winning company for actors with learning disabilities Lung Ha’s presents a new adaptation by Douglas Maxwell. See interview, page 107.

DEBORAH CHAMPION

■ CITIZENS THEATRE 119 Gorbals Street, 429 0022. Lear’s Daughters Thu 3–Sat 5 Mar, 7.30pm (Sat mat 2pm). £10 (£7). XLC Theatre Company and Langside College present a sequel imagining what happened to King Lear’s daughters after the end of Shakespeare’s play. Marilyn Thu 3–Sat 12 Mar (not Sun/Mon), 7.30pm (Sat 5 Mar mat 2.30pm). £10–£17.50 (£7.50). See review. Off the Page Wed 9, 16 & 23 Mar, 2pm. £20 for four sessions. Informal, participatory play readings. Death, Dumb, Blonde Wed 9 Mar–Sat 12 Mar, 7.30pm. £12.50. A violent, psychoanalytical thriller from Seenunseen. Girl X Wed 16 Mar–Sat 19 Mar, 7.30pm. £10–£17.50 (£7–£14.50). Ages 14+. See preview,right.

Apr, 1pm. £8–£12.50. Michael Marra’s play tells the story of different generations of romantic Irish balladeers.

PREVIEW NEW WORK

GIRL X Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Fri 4–Sun 13 Mar; Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, Wed 16–Thu 19 Mar About four years ago, performer and disability rights activist Robert Softley came to the National Theatre of Scotland with an unusual proposition. He’d been following the case of Ashley X, a pre-pubescent disabled girl in the US whose parents filed an injunction to halt her puberty, removing her womb and breasts. Softley had been participating in intense online debates surrounding the case, and knew he wanted to develop the ideas somehow. ‘It’s funny, because I actually thought it would make a very, very bad play,’ he says. ‘It’s such an emotive subject: it could easily become weepy and overblown as a piece of theatre. So I went to the National Theatre of Scotland and said, look, I’ve got this idea, but I’m really worried that it could go horribly wrong. And that’s why I’m thankful that they teamed me up with Pol.’ Pol is, of course, Belgian director Pol Heyvaert, best known to Scottish audiences as the man behind 2007’s brutal, unflinching Aalst, in which the testimonies of a couple accused of murdering their children were put forth for public scrutiny. Softley and Heyvaert have been involved in an NTS-supported collaboration almost since that production finished. The resulting piece, Girl X, an innovative, confrontational and entirely un-weepy interaction with those issues, begins a Scottish tour this month. ‘Aalst was also about a potentially emotive subject, and I really responded to the way Pol veered right away from anything hysterical,’ says Softley. ‘He pared it right back to debate, deliberately didn’t go for the big sob story. With Girl X, we’ve gone some very interesting places. My original idea was to focus tightly on the issues, but Pol was interested in the whole idea of political correctness and how that can stifle debate. He’s not scared to do things that I don’t know we’d ever think of in the UK.’ (Kirstin Innes) ■ A longer version of this piece can be found online at list.co.uk/theatre

Young Variety 11 Sun 6 Mar, 7pm.

£15 (children £10; family ticket £45). Almost 200 children from across the Central Belt join forces with Michelle McManus and the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.

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Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo Tue 8 & Wed 9 Mar,

7.30pm. £16.50–£29.50. The very talented all-male American company returns to Scotland with another witty, yet respectful, homage to some of classical ballet’s finest moments. Highly recommended for newcomers and aficionados alike. The Circus of Horrors: The Four Chapters From Hell Mon 14 Mar,

7.30pm. £23.50–£27.50 (£20.50–£24.50). Recreated early 20th century-style freak show and horror fest. The Chippendales Tue 15 & Wed 16 Mar, 8pm. £26–£29. The greasy hunks

are back with a new pec-rippling show: Most Wanted. Cabaret Noir Sat 26 Mar, 10pm. £16.50. A barnstorming night of comedy, cabaret and burlesque hosted by the sword-guzzling Miss Behave of La Clique. Part of Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival Oliver! Tue 29 Mar–Sat 2 Apr, 7.30pm (Sat mat 2.30pm). £12–£21. PMOS presents the all-singing, all-dancing tale of the boy who just wanted more. ■ ÒRAN MÓR 731-735 Great Western Road, 357 6200. A Play, a Pie and a Pint: A Dead Man’s Dying Thu 3–Sat 5 Mar, 1pm.

£8–£12.50. The season of South American theatre continues with this tale of a raucous Colombian funeral, written by Esteban Navajas Cortes and adapted

■ QUEEN MARGARET UNION 22 University Gardens, 339 9784. The Man in the Iron Mask Sun 20 Mar, 5pm & 8pm. £8 (students £6). The University of Glasgow’s Cult Classic Theatre performs an adaptation from the work of Alexander Dumas. ■ RAMSHORN THEATRE 98 Ingram Street, 552 3489. FREE Comedy a la Carte Sun 6 Mar, 2–5pm. Select dishes of comic delight from the menu, to be served at your table by Stathclyde Theatre Group. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

Thu 10–Sat 12 Mar, 7pm. £5. Insurrection on the psychiatric ward with STaG. A Midsummer Night’s Dream Wed 16–Sat 19 Mar, 7.30pm. £8 (£6). Performed by Glasgow College HND Acting and Performance students. Part of Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival

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The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Thu 24 Mar–Fri 1 Apr

(not Sun), 7.30pm. £7–£10 (£4–£7). See preview, page 116. Part of Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival. ■ RSAMD 100 Renfrew Street, 332 5057. Notes to Self – Watertight Sat 12–Thu 17 Mar (not Sun), 7.30pm. £8 (£5). New musical theatre pieces from the RSAMD’s second year students. John Cairney’s Greasepaint Monkey – An Actor on Acting Fri

18 Mar, 2.30pm. £1. Delve into the world of the luvvie. Romeo and Juliet Thu 24–Sat 26 Mar, 7.30pm. £7 (£5). Modern reinterpretation of the ultimate love story from the RSAMD’s Dramaworks programme, in which students use technology and social networks to explore themes and relationships in existing plays. ■ SECC Finnieston Quay, 0844 395 4000. Mamma Mia! Sat 5 Mar–Sun 3 Apr (not Mon), 7.30pm (Sat & Sun mat 2.30pm). £15–£39.50. Smash hit Abba musical. ■ THEATRE ROYAL 282 Hope Street, 0844 871 7647. Lord of the Flies Until Sat 5 Mar 7.30pm (Sat mat 2.30pm). £10–£26.

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www.list.co.uk/theatre Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures company has teemed up with 15 boys and young men from the Glasgow area to create this dynamic re-working of William Golding’s novel. King Lear Mon 7–Sat 12 Mar, 7.30pm (Sat mat 2.30pm). £21.50–£33.50. See preview, page 109. Scottish Opera: Intermezzo Sat 26 Mar & Wed 30 Mar, 7.15pm. £17–£49 (concessions available). See Classical Music listings.

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7.45pm. £11–£15 (£7–£11). See preview, page 109. What Happened Is This Wed 30 Mar–Sat 2 Apr, 8pm (Sat mat 2.30pm). £9 (£7). Never Did Nothing presents a new comedy from Nick Underwood. Part of Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival

■ TRAMWAY 25 Albert Drive, 0845 330 3501. Humanimalia Fri 4 & Sat 5 Mar, 7.30pm. £8 (£6). Fascinating piece of work from Edinburgh-based choreographer, Janis Claxton, inspired by her on-going research exploring the relationship between humans and primates which started at Edinburgh Zoo during the 2009 Fringe. See Dance Q&A, page 112.

■ VARIOUS VENUES The Arches, CCA, Ramshorn Theatre, SWG3, Tramway, www.newmoves.co.uk New Territories Festival Thu 3–Sat 26 Mar, times vary. Prices vary. The long-standing international festival of live art returns with a line-up including performance collective Black Market International, dance companies O Vertigo, Sol Pico and Didier Théron, and Scottish choreographers Iona Kewney and Anna Krzystek. Richard Strange’s Cabaret Futura also makes an appearance, and there’s a focus on Poland’s underground artists. See preview, page 112.

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■ TRON THEATRE 63 Trongate, 552 4267. Staircase Thu 3–Sat 5 Mar, 7.45pm. £11 (£7). See review. The Belief Project Thu 3–Sat 5 Mar, 8pm. £9 (£7). The Glasgow-based collective behind Initial Itch return with a show about how people are defined by their beliefs. Wild Life Fri 11 & Sat 12 Mar, 8pm. £9 (£7). See preview, page 109. Age of Arousal Tue 15–Sat 26 Mar (not Sun/Mon), 7.45pm. £15 (£11). See review, page 110. Gagarin Way Tue 22–Sat 26 Mar, 8pm. £9 (£7). Gregory Burke’s acclaimed play following socialism’s disappearance from an area where it was once a defining aspect of daily life. A Song, a Sip & a Sandwich Sun 27 Mar, 4–7pm. £12. Cabaret night in

EDINBURGH ■ THE AUGUSTINE CHURCH 41–43 George IV Bridge, info@fallingcutlery.com. Lazybed Thu 17–Sat 19 Mar, 7.30pm. £7.50 (£6). The debut performance by new theatre company Falling Cutlery is a comedy by Iain Crichton Smith. ■ BEDLAM THEATRE 11b Bristo Place, 225 9893. The Glass Menagerie Tue 8–Sat 12 Mar, 7.30pm. £5 (£4.50; members £4). Presented by Edinburgh University Theatre Company.

World Premiere Conceived by Ashley Page and Antony McDonald. Music by Robert Moran.

Glasgow Theatre Royal 12–16 April Edinburgh Festival Theatre 20–23 April Inverness Eden Court Theatre 27–30 April