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2 HELLO, ROBOT VISUAL ART
The future is pretty much here as robots take an ever more active part in all our lives. This exhibition tries to pick apart the science and the fiction of the world today. Plus, there’s R2-D2. See feature, page 132. V&A Dundee, Sat 2 Nov–Sun 9 Feb.
PHOTO: MARC BRENNER
1 THE GREAT WESTERN MUSIC
Proving that great music festivals don’t have to occur in Scotland’s ‘balmy’ summer months, this exciting addition to the Glasgow calendar looks set to make a big impression. Among the acts on a sweet-looking one-dayer are a strong selection of our Hot 100 folk including Free Love, Sacred Paws and Heir of the Cursed while the event also welcomes Songhoy Blues, Cass McCombs (pictured), the Pastels and Malcolm Middleton. See feature, page 52. Various venues, Glasgow, Sat 23 Nov. 6 THE LIST 1 Nov 2019–31 Jan 2020
3 BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES THEATRE
Penned by Inua Ellams, this play (making its Scottish debut) is set in the venue where African men traditionally gather to examine issues around family, identity and politics. See preview, page 122. Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, until Sat 9 Nov.