Macbeth
THEATRE
With Liam Brennan in the title role and a medieval backdrop, expect dark thrills from Pitman Wallace's production. See page 88. Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh, Fri 12 Sep—Sat 11 Oct.
Calexnco MUSIC Burns and Convertino rev up their rusty Americana truck and head out with a new album and welcome live date in tow. See page 65. Queen ’3 Hall, Edinburgh, Thu 11 Sep.
Bon Iver MUSIC Minimal, spectral folk from this unassuming talent, responsible for one of the albums of the year, For Emma, Forever Ago. See page 65. Queen ’3 Hall, Edinburgh, Wed 17 Sep.
DaVId Simon BOOKS The creator of TV drama The Wire makes a one-off appearance in Glasgow at a special screening event. See page 33. GET, Glasgow, Thu 18 Sep.
Fast Club CLUBS Come celebrate the fifth birthday of punk night Fast Club at the Bongo Club and throw some shapes to the likes of So 80 Modern. See page 37. The Bongo Club, Edinburgh, Fri 5 Sep.
Ziauddm Sardar BOOKS Curiosity fuels Sardar’s exploration of the Indian diaspora and intertwined
fates of Britain and the subcontinent.
See page 34. Granta, out now.
Mighty Baash
COMEDY
Peter Firman COMEDY Excessive eye-rubbing may be the result of watching the unbelievable magic coming out of this magician's hat. See page 45. The Stand, Edinburgh, Tue 16 Sep; the Stand, Glasgow, Wed 17 Sep.
Vince and Howard make a welcome return with Bollo and all your faves in tow. See pages 9, 45 & 104. Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Thu 11 & Fri 12 Sep; Pavilion, Glasgow, Sat 13 8. Sun 14 Sep.
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