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sprinkled the last of its magic dust, star Daniel Radcliffe has confirmed he will make his Broadway debut when the play Equus transfers to New York in September next year. The 18- year-old completed a successful eight-week run of Peter Shaffer‘s play — about a disturbed youngster who blinds horses - at the Gielgud Theatre in London earlier this year. Radcliffe said of the Stateside move: ‘If we can get a straight play to really succeed in a world of theatre that is so besieged by musicals, that would be a real achievement and I think the time is absolutely right to do it there. For a kid who grew up listening to showbiz tunes in the car, Broadway is a big, big thing. All the people I know in New York say the Big Apple is ready for this kind of play.‘ Radcliffe’s co-star Richard Griffiths, will also reprise his role for the
Broadway show.
I The covers have been whisked off the programme for New Territories 2008, Scotland's international festival of live arts. Next year’s festival will run from Wed 6 Feb—Sat 8 March at Glasgow’s Tramway and is set to showcase experimental performance, video, art installation and music by more than 100 invited artists from Scotland, the UK, Europe and across the world.
I Auld Reekie has been named ‘Favourite UK City" in the Guardian Travel Awards for the eighth \(éar running. Commended for its stunning architecture. restaurants and work} class galleries. museums and testimls. Edinburgh topped the poll \‘.’llll an impresswe 90“ ~ of the Oxerail note. This, latest plaudit follows hot on the heels of Edinburgh recently being mted Best Place to Live in the UK in the Dianne.
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I Those kindly folks at the BBC are offering sci-ti lovers the chance to
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get up close and personal with Torchwood star John Barrowman. The Any Dream Will Do judge is set to host new primetime Beeb show, The Kids Are Alright, in which adults pit their wits against seven so-called ‘superkids' for a cash prize. The BBC is currently on the hunt for audience members for the show, which will be filmed during the day at the corporation's new studios in Glasgow from Mon 26—Fri 30 Nov. To register your interest in the free audience tickets please email kidsaudience tickets@endemoluk.com
I Hogmanay plans are shaping up nicely in the capital following news that Scottish electro popster Calvin Harris will be flexing his musical muscles at this year‘s street party alongside Kasabian and Idlewild. Harris, who has previously collaborated with Faithless and Groove Armada and is now working with comeback queen Kylie, said, 'l'm really
looking forward to it. It's the best
place to be by far on New Year's Eve.‘
I The CatStrand, in Dumfries and Galloway, has received £331,829 from The Big Lottery. The award, spread over three years, will enable the venue to offer the Glenkens community greater access to a wide range of services and activities. Since the venue opened this September it has attracted a host of local talent, including John Hegley, Fred MacAuIay and tenor Nicky Spence.