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Review of 1996
And you thought it was all over. Why the year of Trainspotting was one to remember.
Page 6
Babybird
Stephen Jones on the hatching of a soaraway success.
Page 10
No Way Sis
The rise and rise of a tribute band.
Page 11
101 Dalmatians Glenn Close turns nasty as Cruella De Vil.
Page 12
101 Dalmatians
Panto revrews They’re behind you . . . the best and worst on offer. Page 14
Evita
The film to save Madonna’s soul . . . and career. Page 16
Evita
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" " ; Scott Hicks on Shine
Hogmanay
Colour guide to the world’s biggest New Year party in Edinburgh (Centre pages).
Plus where to herald the
bells in Glasgow (Page 18).
Clubbers’ special Your ten-page guide to the best clubs in Glasgow
and Edinburgh. Plus
the essential clubspeak glossary, and spot
the Clubber — which type are you?
Page 81
FOR JOBS IN THE ARTS, MEDIA, EDUCATION, SOCIAL WORK
— SEE CLASSIFIED RECRUITMENT PAGE 102
Pam Ferris on Matilda 22 Lesbian director Maria Maggenti 22 Reviews 24 ‘ Film Index 34 Four Week Listings 40 Del Amitri 44 Placebo 45 Salsa Celtica 45 Mogwai 45 Live reviews 47 Album reviews 48 Listings Rock & Blues 50 Light 54 Jazz 54 Folk & World 55 Classical & Opera 57 Review: Crazy For You 50 Listings Theatre 59 Dance 61 Comedy 62 Listings 63 The Old Firm match 64 Scotland’s small football ’ clubs celebrated 64 Listings 65 M y Beautiful Beast at the Collective 68 Northern Lights at the Fruitmarket 66 Listings 67 Nightmare: Birth Of Horror 71 Festive TV preview 72 Twelve days ofTV films 73 Jeanette Winterson 78 Events & Reviews 80 Listings Venues 101 Christmas Video games 109 Classified (incl I Saw You) 102 Food 110 Competitions 112
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