15DAYStolive The things to catch this fortnight
Those Dancing Days
2 MUSIC We gave a glowing review to these five merry Stockholm indie gals last issue, and here’s a chance to catch them live. Captain’s Rest, Glasgow, Sun 30 Nov.
Scottish Opera: La Traviata
1 CLASSICAL MUSIC SO’s new production of Verdi’s tale of love and tragedy, with Italian soprano Carmen Giannattisio as Violetta, is not to be missed. See page 77. Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, Thu 27 & Sat 29 Nov.
Christmas on the Closes Summer
3 AROUND TOWN Wander down to Mary King’s Close and find out more about Scottish Christmas and Hogmanay traditions from the 1500s. See page 30. Mary King’s Close, Edinburgh, Sat 6 & Sun 7 Dec.
4 FILM Kenny Glenaan’s BAFTA- winning drama gives Robert Carlyle his best role in years.
A work of rare observation and intelligence. See page 45. GFT and selected release from Fri 5 Dec.
Charles Avery
5 VISUAL ART A creator of fantastical worlds who creates vivid lives for its inhabitants. See page 87. National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh, Sat 29 Nov-Sun 15 Feb.
4 THE LIST 27 Nov–11 Dec 2008
Looking Rough at 30
6 MUSIC One of our favourite artists ever (that’s Jarvis Cocker to you) headlines a tour in
honour of ace record label Rough Trade’s 30th birthday. See page 14. Picture House, Edinburgh, Fri 28 Nov.
Pressure’s 10th Birthday
7 CLUBS Carl Craig, David Holmes, Radioslave and DJ Yoda are among the heavyweight DJs helping the brothers Slam blow out their candles. Arches, Glasgow, Fri 28 Nov.