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GLASGOW THREE AGES POETRY SLAM Tron Theatre, Sun 7 Apr, tron.co.uk Three teams of poets go head-tohead in this poetry slam competition, divided up into age categories ‘Teens’n’Twenties’, ‘Thirtysomethings’ and ‘Old Enough to Know Better’. Hosted by Robin Cairns.
Scottish Ballet: The Crucible
history after the fall of the communist bloc, told through the point of view of a seven-year-old girl, an unravelling couple and an 80s game show host. Also touring, see list.co.uk/theatre for details. THE NEXT STEP SEC, Thu 17 Oct, sec.co.uk The CBBC tween dance show goes live with original choreography and music from the hit series.
EDINBURGH RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY Festival Theatre, Fri 27 & Sat 28 Sep,
HITLIST
BLACK XXX MEN WALKING Xxxx Xxxx Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Thu 5–Sat 7 Sep, tron. co.uk Three members of a monthly black men’s walking group in the Peak District explore aspects of black British identity. See preview, page 92. Also touring, see list.co.uk/ theatre for details. Also Traverse Theatre,
capitaltheatres.com The acclaimed dance company embarks on its last ever tour before shutting its doors in 2020. Featuring Alston’s Voices and Light Footsteps, the world premiere of Martin Lawrance’s A Far Cry and more. See preview, page 93. DIVERSITY Usher Hall, Sat 5 Oct, usherhall. co.uk Street dance skills from the winners of the third series of Britain’s Got Talent, still going strong. ON YOUR FEET Festival Theatre, Mon 7–Sat 12 Oct, capitaltheatres.com Jukebox musical about power couple Gloria and Emilio
Edinburgh, Wed 18–Sat 21 Sep, traverse.co.uk SOLARIS Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, Thu 12 Sep– Sat 5 Oct, lyceum.org. uk Psychological thriller exploring the deepest fears of a crew on board a space station orbiting a strange planet. See preview, page 90.
Estefan, from the origins of their story in Cuba to the streets of Miami. Also King’s Theatre, Glasgow, Mon 2–Sat 7 Mar, atgtickets.com LOVE SONG TO LAVENDER MENACE Royal Lyceum Theatre, Wed 9–Sat 12 Oct, lyceum.org.uk James Ley’s play set in a gay bookshop in 1987 Edinburgh, centred around bookseller Lewis and party-boy Glen. THE DRIFT Traverse Theatre, Thu 10 Oct, traverse.co.uk World premiere from Hannah Lavery, exploring the experience of being ‘mixed’ in Scotland.
SCOTTISH BALLET: THE CRUCIBLE Theatre Royal, Glasgow, Wed 25–Sat 28 Sep, scottishballet. co.uk Scottish Ballet brings Arthur Miller’s tale of the Salem Witch Trials to life on stage. See review, page 93. Also Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, Thu 17–Fri 18 Oct, capitaltheatres.com
See preview, page 92. Also Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Fri 11 & Sat 12 Oct, tron.co.uk BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES Royal Lyceum Theatre, Wed 23 Oct– Sat 9 Nov, lyceum.org.uk Play by Inua Ellams, which explores the unique cultural environment of barber shops in London, Johannesburg, Harare, Kampala, Lagos and Accra. ROCKY HORROR SHOW Edinburgh Playhouse, Mon 28 Oct– Sat 2 Nov, atgtickets.com Richard O’Brien’s classic musical follows Dr Frank’n’Furter and his weird and wonderful adventures.
DANCE INTERNATIONAL GLASGOW Various venues, Glasgow, Fri 4–Sat 26 Oct, tramway.org Biennial festival of dance. This year’s programme includes pieces by Farah Saleh, V/DA, Colette Sadler, Emanuel Gat and more. See preview, page 89.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH Couper Institute, Glasgow, Thu 31 Oct, nationaltheatrescotland. com Choreographerperformer Claire Cunningham explores identity and impersonation through the world of the tribute artist, performed by disabled artists. See review, xxxx90. page
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